OBITUARIES

Tina Marie Westfall

Sep 26, 2021

Tina M. Westfall, age 52, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid, on Saturday, October 2, 2021.  A Celebration of Tina’s life will then be held at 6:30pm at Camp Edgemere on the grounds of Willard DTC. In lieu of flowers, kindly...

Mary Ellen (James) Stevens

Sep 24, 2021

Mary Ellen (James) Stevens, age 89, longtime resident of Lodi NY died on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Mary Ellen was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on January 20, 1932, the daughter of the late Ernest Lee and Marian (Frost) James. They sold their farm in Duchess County, NY  in 1946 and purchased two farms here on the Townsendville...

E. Lee Davidson

Sep 23, 2021

E. Lee Davidson, age 75, of Townsendville Road, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Lee was born in Thayer, MO on October 15, 1945, the only son of Elbert and Ethel (Wynn) Davidson.  He enjoyed his work as a truck driver, and retired as the terminal manager for Buckeye Pipeline (formerly...

Carolyn M. Zogg

Sep 21, 2021

Carolyn M. Zogg, age 89, of Lower Lake Road, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Carolyn was born in Penn Yan on December 14, 1931, daughter of the late Rev. Chester V. and Mildred C. Zogg. She was a graduate of Syracuse University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts.  She later earned...

William G. "Bill" Swank

Sep 17, 2021

William G Swank, 56, lifetime resident of the Ovid/Interlaken area unexpectedly passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, September 17, 2021.

Son of Gordy and Joyce Swank, he was born in Waterloo, NY, on July 1, 1965.  He worked from a young age for Compton Farms and was a 1984 graduate of South Seneca Central School. ...

Dianna L. (Murphy) Lisk

Sep 12, 2021

Dianna L. Lisk, age 65, lifetime resident of the area, died at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca on Sunday, September 12, 2021 following a brief illness.

Dianna was born in Waterloo on March 8, 1956, a daughter of the late Albert and Shirley (Rumsey) Murphy.  She was a 1975 graduate of South Seneca High School...

Ruth P. (Powers) Cuson

Sep 7, 2021

Ruth P. Cuson, age 83, passed away peacefully at the Bixby Home in Interlaken on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

She was born in LaCrosse, WI on April 19, 1938, the daughter of Harvey and Marie (Hefti) Powers, sibling of Nancy, Ellen, Richard and Thom. She met, and then married John Cuson on June 8, 1957, and started...

Robert L. Kelly

Sep 4, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Robert L. Kelly, age 60 our beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed on Saturday, September 4, 2021, while in the hospital. Those who knew him, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is...

Bonnie L. (Halsey) Palmer

Sep 2, 2021

Bonnie L. Palmer, age 76, of Ovid passed away surrounded by family at Strong Memorial Hospital on Thursday, September 2, 2021.

The family will be present to receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00am on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Interlaken Reformed Church, 8315 N. Main Street, Interlaken. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 11:00am at...

Joseph A. Bennett

Aug 28, 2021

Joseph A. Bennett, age 83, longtime resident of Yale Station Road, died on Saturday, August 28, 2021 following a brief hospitalization.

A private graveside service will be held at Mount Green Cemetery. Kindly consider a donation in Joe’s memory to the Romulus Fire Department, PO Box 2, Romulus, NY  14541.

Joe was born in Ithaca,...

Lillian Brewer

Aug 24, 2021

Lillian Triplett Brewer of Interlaken, known by her loved ones as “Gram”, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the age of 101.

Lillian was born in Columbus Ohio on May 27, 1920.  She was raised by her grandmother on a small farm near Athens, Ohio where she attended a...

David R. Moore

Aug 16, 2021

David R. Moore, age 77, of Romulus, NY, passed away at Strong Hospital on Monday, August 16, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ovid, NY followed by prayers of committal with military honors to...

William "Bill" Olsowske

Aug 13, 2021

William G. “Bill” Olsowske, age 88, of 3269 State Route 414, passed away at Geneva General Hospital following a year long illness from cancer.

At Bill’s request, his family will hold services privately. Kindly consider a donation in Bill’s memory to the Canoga Sportsmen’s Club, 3228 Cemetery Road, Seneca Falls, NY  13148.

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Richard "Dick" G. Boyes

Aug 7, 2021

Richard G. Boyes, age 90, of Interlaken passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 to 3:00pm on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Trumansburg United Methodist Church, 80 East Main Street, Trumansburg. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Hospicare...

Alethea R. (Orman) Cratsley

Jul 29, 2021

Alethea R. Cratsley, age 71, of Ovid passed away at Rochester General Hospital surrounded by family on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 2:00pm at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid.  Kindly consider a donation in memory of Alethea to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St....

Jane M. (Rossi) Taylor

Jul 22, 2021

Jane M. Taylor, age 82, of Lodi passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  All who knew and remember her will recall her sense of humor and infectious smile.

The family will receive friends from 10:00am to 11:00am on Saturday, July 31 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid.  A funeral service will immediately...

Patricia A. (Carnevale) Williams

Jul 21, 2021

Patricia A. Williams, age 73, of 7708 State Route 96 in Interlaken, passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

Pat was born in Oneida on December 30, 1947, one of four children of the late Raymond and Anna (Quattrociocchi) Carnevale, Sr. Pat was a three-sport athlete during her...

Jonathan C. "Jake" Hosmer Sr.

Jul 9, 2021

Jonathan C. “Jake” Hosmer Sr., age 68, passed away at his home on Friday, July 9, 2021 following a prolonged illness.

The family will receive friends from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid.  A funeral service will immediately  follow at 4:00. Burial will be held at...

Philip H. Butterer

Jul 5, 2021

Philip H. Butterer passed away surrounded by his beautiful wife and loving family on Monday July 5, 2021 at the age of 79.

Phil was born February 14,1942 in Trenton, NJ to Albert and Elizabeth Butterer. He graduated from the George School in 1960. Following high school he attended the Citadel, leaving after one year to answer...

Eugenia M. (Kaiser) Srmack

Jun 27, 2021

Eugenia M. Srmack, age 87, died unexpectedly at her home on Route 96 on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

At Genie’s request, there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Holy Cross Church followed by prayers of committal at Holy Cross Cemetery in Ovid....