OBITUARIES

Robin K Williamson Redman

Robin K Williamson Redman

Nov 23, 2020

Robin K. Williamson Redman, age 61 of St. Augustine, Florida went to be with his Lord on November 23, 2020 after a long illness.  He was born in Ithaca on September 23, 1959.

His love of music was his life, he played any instrument, had a beautiful singing voice and wrote music.

He is survived...

Russell H. Boettcher

Russell H. Boettcher

Nov 19, 2020

Russell H. Boettcher, age 93, passed away at his home on November 19, 2020.

A Graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:00am on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Grove Cemetery in Trumansburg. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a memorial contribution in Russell’s memory to American Legion Post 770, PO Box 456, Trumansburg, NY...

Betty M. Sincebaugh

Betty M. Sincebaugh

Nov 5, 2020

Betty M. Sincebaugh, age 91, of Ovid passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

A Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ovid.. Prayers of committal will follow at St. James Cemetery in Trumansburg. The family asks those who wish to make a...

Joseph S. Kaiser

Joseph S. Kaiser

Oct 30, 2020

Joseph S. Kaiser, age 95, lifelong resident of 6957 State Route 96, passed away at Seneca Nursing & Rehab Center in Waterloo on Friday, October 30, 2020

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Prayers of committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family asks those who wish...

William D. "Doug" Krom

William D. "Doug" Krom

Oct 27, 2020

William “Doug” Krom, age 74, died unexpectedly at the home of his daughter in Lodi on October 27, 2020.

Doug was born in Sharon, CT on June 15, 1946, the only son of the late William and Lillian Krom.  He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era from 1965 to 1967, and...

Dorothy M. "Dot" (Rouse)  Tomkins

Dorothy M. "Dot" (Rouse) Tomkins

Oct 21, 2020

MacDougall- Dorothy M. “Dot” Tomkins, age 77, 50 year resident of Route 336, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 following a brief hospitalization.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday, October 24, 2020.  A memorial service will then be held at 3:00pm, officiated by Fr. James Fennessey....

Robert B. (Bob) Woodard Jr.

Robert B. (Bob) Woodard Jr.

Oct 16, 2020

Robert Bruce (Bob) Woodard Jr, age 73, longtime resident of State Route 414, died at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, October 16, 2020, following a brief hospitalization.

The family will celebrate and memorialize his life with a service at the Ovid Federated Church at 11:00am on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard.  Prayers of...

Melvin "Jim" Creswell

Melvin "Jim" Creswell

Oct 5, 2020

Melvin “Jim” Creswell Sr., age 80, died unexpectedly at his home on Center Road on Monday.

Services with military honors will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Romulus, with Pastor Rob Mellgard officiating. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a memorial contribution in Jim’s memory to South Seneca...

Charles "Butch" Pell

Charles "Butch" Pell

Oct 5, 2020

Charles E. “Butch” Pell, age 75, of County Road 141, passed away at The Centers at St. Camillus in Syracuse after a month long hospitalization in Geneva.

Services will be held privately at Covert Funeral Home, with military honors at Lake View Cemetery in Interlaken. Kindly consider a donation in Butch’s memory to Lake View Cemetery Association,...

Michael R. Griffin

Michael R. Griffin

Oct 1, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce Michael R. Griffin, 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY after fighting a valiant, year-long battle with cancer.

Born in Buffalo, NY on August 27, 1957, Mike was raised in Interlaken, NY where he sought out adventures (many unprintable for...

Francis G. "Frank" Greene

Francis G. "Frank" Greene

Sep 19, 2020

Francis G. “Frank” Greene, age 64, former longtime resident of Tipperary Street in Romulus, passed away at his home in Dundee on Saturday, September 19, 2020.

A funeral service to celebrate Frank’s life will be held at 11:00am on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Seneca Community Church, 5738 State Route 96, in Romulus, officiated by Pastor Dave...

Embrose Dugas

Embrose Dugas

Sep 6, 2020

Embrose A. Dugas, age 89, former longtime resident of the Bixby Homes, walked into his sunset on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Embrose was born in Jeanerette, LA on July 1, 1931, a son of the late Embrose and Julia (Landor) Dugas Sr.  He proudly served his country in the US Air Force, from 1951 to 1953.  He...

Judith A. (Good)  Simmers

Judith A. (Good) Simmers

Sep 6, 2020

Judy Simmers, 73, passed away Sunday (September 6, 2020) after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.

Obeying her wishes there will be no funeral services. A family gathering will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Romulus Music Boosters, RCS Music Boosters, 5705 Rt. 96, Romulus, NY 14541...

Patrick J. O'Connell

Patrick J. O'Connell

Sep 3, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Patrick Joseph O'Connell announces his passing on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at the age of 62 after a brief battle with cancer.

Patrick was born on March 6, 1958, in Waterloo, the son of the late James and Joy (Coryell) O'Connell.Growing up in the Finger Lakes...

Frances (Delong)  Steen

Frances (Delong) Steen

Sep 2, 2020

Frances Delong Steen, age 92, longtime resident of Ithaca and formerly of the Ovid area, passed away peacefully at home, following a brief illness.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid.  Prayers of committal will be held privately at Ovid Union...

Robert "Fritz" F. Veeder

Robert "Fritz" F. Veeder

Aug 22, 2020

Robert F. “Fritz” Veeder, age 53, died of injuries sustained in an ATV accident on Saturday, August 22, 2020.

Fritz was born in Montour Falls on April 24, 1967, a son of Gary F. and Agnes Veeder. He graduated from South Seneca High School and had worked at Hartman’s Welding in Waterloo, traveled with a rigging company...

Harold W. Grove

Harold W. Grove

Aug 16, 2020

Harold W. Grove, age 71, of 5767 Main Street, died at Geneva General Hospital following an extended illness.

Harold was born in Bellefonte, PA on December 10, 1948, a son of the late Steryl E. and Betty (Sunday) Grove. Upon completion of High School, he joined the US Army where he had a 23 year career, retiring...

Edward F. Crouse

Edward F. Crouse

Aug 14, 2020

Edward F. Crouse, of Lodi-Covert Townline Road, died at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, on Friday, August 14, 2020.

Ed was born in Newark, NY on January 10, 1945, a son of the Edward F. and Martha (McGuire) Crouse. Ed left high school and joined the US Navy, serving from May 29, 1963 to September 22,...

Fred Sepe

Fred Sepe

Aug 5, 2020

Fred Sepe, age 80, went home to be with His Lord on August 5, 2020.

Fred was born into a large, loving family in Queens, New York. He was the oldest of five siblings and 30 first cousins. Fred was a caring, hard-working man, fearless, smart, innovative and loving. He cherished his family, his farm, wildlife, horses...

Barbara J. Hornyak

Barbara J. Hornyak

Jul 28, 2020

Barbara J. Hornyak passed away at home on July 28, 2020 at the age of 75.

Barbara was born in Manchester, CT on April 1, 1945, a daughter of the late Edgar and Astrid (Benson) Smith. She was a registered nurse for many years.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Philip Hornyak in...

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