OBITUARIES

Jun 10, 2021

Ervan William Kline Jr, born May 31, 1958 in Rochester, NY to the late Ervan W. and Shirley Ann Kline Sr., passed away June 10th 2021 at the age of 63.

Ervan attended St Francis, Border City and Waterloo High School. Ervan was a bus driver for the Geneva School District for 20 years, and everyone knew...

Jun 6, 2021

ROMULUS-Lona Y. Lester, of 5658 East Lake Road, died at Strong Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

The family will host a Celebration of Life at their home on Saturday, July 10th, 2021 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.   In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Lona’s memory to the Beverly Animal Shelter, 50...

Jun 6, 2021

OVID-Theodore J. “Ted” Simon Sr., age 87, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Ted was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey on June 18, 1933, a son of the late Fred A. and Hattie Clevenger Simon.  He graduated from high school and began his lifelong career and passion of farming. He...

Jun 6, 2021

In loving memory of John “Jack” Christensen...who passed away at Geneva Living Center on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

Jack was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He leaves behind his beloved wife, Emma, of 68 years and their children Candace (David) Starling, Cheryl (Doug) Gentile, Susan (Dale Sowards) Beardslee; along with grandchildren Zachary...

Jun 2, 2021

George D. Gordy Sr., passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

George was born in Claxton, Georgia on November 4, 1930, a son of the late Charlie and Vertilee (Kirby) Gordy.  A master plumber and owner operator of GPP Inc., George also served his country in the U.S. Army.

He is...

May 28, 2021

Tracy L. Wech, age 50, longtime resident of the Ovid area, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, May 28, 2021.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:00pm on Sunday, May 30, 2021.  A funeral service will then be held at 2:00, followed by prayers of committal at Ovid Union...

May 26, 2021

Eleanore Fillingham Casey, age 93, formerly of Ovid and a resident of Seneca Lake Terrace, died at Geneva General Hospital on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 following several years of declining health.

A graveside service will be held privately at Canoga Cemetery in Seneca Falls. Kindly remember Eleanore with a donation to the Ovid American Legion Post #463,...

May 23, 2021

Kenneth L. Austin, age 69 has baled his last load of hay and ridden⁰ his favorite John Deere into the setting sun on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Ken was born in Elmira on July 31, 1951, son of the late Lyle and Lelia Anthony Austin. He was a graduate of Horseheads High School Class of...

May 20, 2021

Carol J. Bond, longtime resident of Ovid and Willard, died at Pathway Home in Seneca Falls on Thursday, May 20. 2021

At Carol’s request, there will be no services and her ashes will be scattered privately.

Carol was born in Seneca Falls on April 3, 1948, a daughter of the late Stanley Lee and Josephine...

May 19, 2021

Kenneth “Poppie” Reilly, age 81 of Ovid, NY passed unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Ken was born in Queens, NY on December 27, 1939, a son of late Edward and Myrtle Reilly. In 1971, Ken and Olga moved their 5 children to Ovid to build a life away from the hustle and bustle...

May 13, 2021

Mary Anne Kowalski, our beloved sister, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 13, 2021, in her home in Romulus, New York.  She was born on August 18, 1946 in Denver, Colorado to the late Rose O’Meara and Thaddeus Kowalski.

Mary Anne was raised in Colonie, New York. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in...

Apr 30, 2021

Robert Burns Mannix, age 84, lifetime resident of Ovid, died at MM Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua on Friday, April 30, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Friday, August 13th, 2021 by Fr. Bernard Maloney OFMCap at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ovid.  Prayers of committal with military honors will...

Apr 30, 2021

Melvin E. Quinn, age 89, of Ovid died at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, April 30, 2021.

The family will receive friends from 11:00am to Noon on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid.  A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard will then be held at Noon, followed by prayers of committal at...

Apr 30, 2021

Joseph E. Nogle, age 87, longtime resident of East Lake Road, passed away at his home on Friday, April 30, 2021.

The family will receive friends from 11:00am to Noon on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid.  A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard will then be held at Noon, followed by...

Apr 29, 2021

Romulus, NY/Crosby, TX –Dana M. Speegle, 47,  of Crosby, TX, passed away on 29 April 2021 at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Baytown, TX unexpectedly.  Dana was surrounded by his family.

Dana was born 23 May 1973 in Waterloo, NY, son of Michael (deceased) and Linda Speegle.  Dana’s growing up years were spent in Denver, CO, Landstuhl, West...

Apr 24, 2021

Larry E. Cooper, age 57, passed away at home with his family on Saturday, April 24, 2021, after a long and courageous fight with cancer.

Larry was born in Ithaca on December 30, 1963, a son of the late Stephen and Adelaide (Sarsfield) Cooper. He proudly served his country as member of the Army from 1983-1986. Larry...

Apr 15, 2021

Ruth L. Wilson, a ge 100, previously of Geneva and Ovid, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Ruth was born on July 6, 1920 in Phelps, NY, a daughter of the late Lewis and Lillian Frind.  Ruth married Hayes Wilson in April 1943 and moved to Boise, Idaho due to Hayes’s military service.  They...

Apr 10, 2021

Michelle E. Langley, age 63, lifetime resident of Ovid, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Geneva General Hospital.

Michelle was born in Seneca Falls on July 14, 1957, a daughter of the late Richard and Joyce (nee Christopher) Young.  She was a 1976 graduate of South Seneca Central School and had worked for many years...

Apr 3, 2021

Audrey M. Dawson, age 87, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

Audrey was born in Ithaca on January 28, 1934, a daughter of the late Merlin and Maud (Goodwin) Mabie. A graduate of Interlaken Central Schools in 1952, Audrey spent many years working at Lakeside Nursing Home in Ithaca and working in...

Mar 26, 2021

Brenda L. Fenton Campbell Porter, age 48, died unexpectedly at her home on Munson Road on Friday, March 26, 2021.

Brenda was born in Ithaca on May 3, 1972, a daughter of Vern and Barbara (Murray) Fenton. She had worked throughout the Ithaca area as a bartender and waitress, most notably the VFW on State Street in...