OBITUARIES

May 1, 2020

Jason P. Wintermute, age 42, passed away at Pathway Home in Seneca Falls on Friday, May 1, 2020 following a long cancer illness.

Jason was the youngest of five children born to Howard and Shirley Wintermute, on August 23, 1977 in Amsterdam, New York. Jason was a talented craftsman, and could easily work in any trade or...

Apr 30, 2020

Gwendolyn L. Rappleye, age 92, passed away peacefully at her family home on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

Gwen was born on October 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Baxter and Blanch (Van Ness) Coleman. She graduated from Ovid High School, and had been a homemaker to her family, first in Interlaken and then in Lodi. There...

Apr 15, 2020

Edith R. Lavarnway, age 86, died at home on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Gillette, Wyoming, November 2, 1933, the daughter of Spencer and Corinne (Schenck) Riley, Edith moved to NY with her family. She obtained her Diploma in Nursing from Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY, and her Bachelors in Nursing...

Apr 13, 2020

Russel M. McComb, age 80, lifetime resident of Ovid, passed away at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Center in Ithaca on April 13, 2020.

Born on October 9, 1939, a son of the late Edwin and Abbie McComb, he graduated from Interlaken High School in 1958 Eight days later, he fulfilled his childhood dream of joining the United States...

Mar 31, 2020

Loyd E. Barnes, age 27, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The family gathered privately and there will be no public services. Loyd was born in Montour Falls on November 27, 1992. He attended South Seneca Schools and enjoyed welding, working on cars, and playing his guitar. A lost soul, Loyd is at peace now.

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Mar 20, 2020

On March 20, 2020 Norman Brewer, from Interlaken, passed away at Upstate Medical Hospital, Syracuse. Norman Brewer, better known as Norm, leaves behind his wife, kids, grandchildren and a heck of a lot of stuff. He was a huge collector of just about everything. Born in Seneca Falls to Nealy and Elizabeth (Boyce) Brewer. Graduated from Ovid High School,...

Mar 20, 2020

Henry H. Luke, age 87, of 1592 Leader Road, died at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, March 20, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at Ovid Union Cemetery; service date and time will be announced for family and friends to attend. Kindly remember Henry by making a donation in his name to Beverly Animal Shelter, 51...

Mar 6, 2020

Paul J. Kelley, age 49, of 7279 County Road 132, died tragically on Friday, March 6, 2020.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid, on Monday, March 9, 2020 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00pm. A scripture service and military honors will be held at Sampson Veterans Memorial...

Mar 4, 2020

Jane E. Oakleaf Dox, age 86, formerly of Willard and Geneva, passed away at her home in Greece on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon to 1:00PM on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid. A Memorial Service will then follow at 1:00pm,...

Mar 1, 2020

Carolyn F. Williams, age 70, longtime resident of Interlaken, died at her son❜s home on Sunday, March 1, 2020.

A private committal ceremony will be held at Lake View Cemetery in the summer of 2020.

Carolyn was born in Cumberland, Maryland on October 18, 1949, the daughter of Norman and MaryGrace (Bunner) Miller. She moved...

Feb 21, 2020

Paul W. Predmore, age 82, passed away at home accompanied by his children on Friday, February 21, 2020.

Born at home in Trumansburg, NY, on January 6, 1938, Paul was the only son of the late William and Mildred (Harrington) Predmore. He continued to live in Trumansburg and attended high school until he honorably served in the...

Feb 12, 2020

Eva Ann Bennett, age 91, a longtime resident of Ovid, NY passed away peacefully at the Lund Home Hospice Care Center in Gilbert, AZ on Friday December 27, 2019 surrounded by her daughters. Eva had lived also in Scotia NY, and Norristown, PA.

Eva was born in Cortland NY on May 15, 1928. She was the daughter...

Feb 5, 2020

Nellie T. Hay, 95, passed away February 5, 2020 at Cayuga Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Ithaca, N.Y. Nellie was a 1943 graduate of Interlaken Central School. She graduated from Rochester Business Institute a year later and then worked at Cornell University and Kodak for a number of years. Following marriage to Alexander Hay, she and her husband...

Feb 4, 2020

Diana R. Weeks, age 70, of Hector, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at Clifton Springs Hospital.

Born on February 15, 1949 the daughter of the late John D. Bird Sr. and Mae A. (Fegley) Bird. Diana graduated from Waterloo High School in 1967. Diana married her husband LaVerne on March...

Jan 19, 2020

FREDERICK WILLIAM ‶Fritz″ SMITH, age 68, of 1594 W. Blaine Road, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

The family will receive friends from noon to 1:00pm on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid. A memorial service will then be held at the funeral home at 1:00pm. Interment will...

Jan 14, 2020

Brian Shaub, 54, of Lodi, went to be with Jesus Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse after many health battles over the years. His struggles are now over and he can be in peace. Brian was a mechanic most of his life. He worked at Honda of Ithaca and shared a shop with Scott Mabee in...

Jan 10, 2020

Edward H. Moore, 68, of 2878 County Road 139, Ovid, entered peacefully into the gates of heaven Friday, January 10, 2020, at Strong Memorial Hospital, following a heroic, decades-long battle with heart disease.

Born February 21, 1951, Ed was the third of four children of Wilford V. and Hildegard Cawliczek Moore. His father❜s military career landed Ed...

Jan 6, 2020

Dale F. Trout, Jr. age 59, resident of 371 East Main Street Apartments, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

Services will now be held privately on Saturday, June 13th at Covert Funeral Home, with burial at Fayette Rural Cemetery. Services will not be open to the public as previously...