OBITUARIES
Josetta E. "Jo" Babcock
Jul 27, 2020
Josetta E. “Jo” Babcock, age 77, longtime resident of Ovid and Lodi, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Monday, July 27, 2020, following several recent hospitalizations.
Josetta was born in Afton, NY on January 14, 1943, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Verna O’Rourke. Her grandmother, Ethel M. O’Rourke was instrumental throughout her childhood. Josetta...
Michael J. Lichak Sr.
Jul 27, 2020
Michael J. Lichak Sr., age 82, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home with family by his side on July 27, 2020.
Born in Old Forge, PA on July 1, 1938, the son of the late George Sr. and Elizabeth (Lesko) Lichak. Michael worked at Willard Psychiatric Center as a mental health therapy aide for 37 years....
Steven W. Copeland
Jul 25, 2020
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Steven Wayne Copeland, Jazz Musician, age 55, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Born August 11, 1964 in Stuttgart, Germany, a son of Howard F. and Vera Copeland. Steve was born in Stuttgart, German on August 11, 1964, a son of CSM Howard F. and Vera Copeland. Their military family traveled throughout the world,...
Nichole M. Edkin-Steinruck
Jul 18, 2020
Nichole M. Edkin-Steinruck, age 29, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, July 18, 2020.
The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid from 4:00 to 6:00pm on Friday, July 24, 2020. A memorial service and burial at Ovid Union Cemetery will be held privately. Kindly consider a donation in Nichole’s memory to Beverly...
Salomon S. Butler
Jul 13, 2020
Salomon S. Butler, age 37, longtime Ovid resident, died at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse on, Monday, July 13, 2020, a result of long term health complications.
Solomon was born in Ithaca on February 28, 1983, a son of the late Albert “Sonny” Butler and Deborah Constantine. In his adolescent years, he was fostered by Ted...
Geraldine "Gerrie" Hibbard
Jul 4, 2020
Geraldine "Gerrie" Hibbard Died on Saturday July 4, 2020 at the age of 84. Gerrie was born in Seneca Falls, NY and raised in Romulus, NY.
Gerrie was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Vangelder) Hilkert.
Gerrie is survived by her children, Sansa Hibbard of Waterloo, Jay Hibbard of Waterloo and Scott Hibbard...
Stephen D. Hovencamp
Jul 3, 2020
Stephen D. Hovencamp, age 70, of 2075 Wilson Road and former longtime resident of Trumansburg, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center after a brief illness, with his wife by his side. We take comfort in knowing that he❜s sailed on to higher waters where the fish are plentiful, and he can cast his...
Patsye C. Williams Yonce
Jun 26, 2020
Patsye Cameron Williams Yonce, age 78, longtime resident of Ovid, died at Strong Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 26, 2020, following several months of deteriorating health.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from Noon to 2:00pm at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid. A graveside service will then be held at 2:30pm on Thursday...
Arthur Kinne Jr.
Jun 16, 2020
Arthur A.I. Kinne Jr., age 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
Arthur was born in Concord, NH on April 30, 1949 the son of Arthur Sr. and Sylvia (Loan) Kinne. He graduated from Interlaken High School and worked at Willard Psychiatric Center for many years before transferring to Elmira Psychiatric Center, where he retired as...
John Dale Conklin
Jun 16, 2020
John Dale Conklin, age 84, lifetime resident of Elmira, passed away on June 16th, 2020. John was born in Elmira on December 21, 1935, a son of the late John and Freida Conklin. John, better known as Dale, was a master woodworker and enjoyed talking to customers at area craft shows. He enjoyed creating unique pieces and his work...
Susann E. Stapleton
Jun 9, 2020
Susann E. ‶Sue″ Stapleton, age 70, lifelong resident of Ovid, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Laurel House Comfort Care in Newark.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid. A Memorial Service will then be held at the funeral home at 10:00am...
Mark J. Mcdonald
Jun 3, 2020
Mark J. McDonald, age 59, longtime resident of the Ovid-Interlaken area, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
Mark was born in Warsaw, NY on May 26, 1961. He graduated from South Seneca High School and then proudly served in the US Navy for 4 years. Prior to returning to the Ovid area a number...
Elizabeth E. Sanders
Jun 2, 2020
Elizabeth E. Sanders, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at her Hudson, Florida home on Wednesday, June 2, 2020.
The family will hold a private ceremony on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Covert Funeral Home, followed by interment at Ovid Union Cemetery. Kindly consider a donation in Liz❜ memory to: Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 East River Road, Waterloo,...
Winifred L. Bennett
May 28, 2020
Winifred L. (Ormsby) Bennett , age 82, died peacefully with family by her side, at home, 82 Mill Street in Waterloo NY.
Committal Prayers will be held at 11:00am on Friday, July 30th, 2021 at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Seneca Community Church or the Romulus Fire Department in...
George T. Davis
May 16, 2020
George T. Davis, age 63, of 1716 Gilbert Road, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
The family will hold a private memorial at their home this week, A public memorial event will be planned by the family, at a point in which it is allowable under guidelines. Kindly consider a donation to: Town of Romulus, Hernon...
Daniel H. Simmons
May 16, 2020
Daniel H. ‶Danny″ Simmons, age 51, of Brokaw Road, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
Danny was the youngest son of Andrew J. and Jean (MacCheyne) Simmons, born on August 3, 1968 in Waterloo. He was a 1987 graduate of South Seneca High School and had always lived in the Ovid/Interlaken area. For many years, Danny...
David M. Gauthier
May 15, 2020
David M. Gauthier, age 62 of Verona Village, died suddenly on Friday, May 15, 2020. He was born on December 5, 1957 in Little Falls, NY to Richard Gauthier of Canajoharie and Bethel Gauthier (nee Harris) of Ithaca, NY.
David was born into an Air Force family who moved a lot, but as a young man, he...
Brian E. Moss
May 14, 2020
Brian E. Moss Jr., age 30, of 5 Seneca Circle, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 14, 2020.
Brian was born in Geneva on August 10, 1989 and had attended Mynderse Academy through 12th grade. He had worked various jobs in Seneca Falls, most recently at Wolffy❜s Grill. Brian was adversely affected by choices made in his youth,...
Clarence And Barbara Hildreth
May 13, 2020
Clarence and Barbara Hildreth, longtime residents of Vineyard Road extension, passed away on May 13th and March 19th respectively.
They had both been born in the Finger Lakes area, and had remained here throughout their lifetimes. Both worked at Cornell University, Clarence as a steamfitter, and Barbara as a lab technician. They truly enjoyed their home on...
Nancy H. Stewart
May 7, 2020
Nancy Helen Stewart, 88, of 7508 State Route 414, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls.
Nancy was born on March 5, 1932 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Carl and Katherine (Nichols) Nelson. She was an attendant at Willard Psychiatric Center and retired after many years of service....
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