OBITUARIES

Gerald "Jerry" Allen Ditzell

2020

Gerald Allen “Jerry” Ditzell, age 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, (November 25, 2020) at the Clifton Springs Hospital after an extended illness.  Private family services will be held next week at Mount Green Cemetery in Romulus. Charitable donations may be directed the Clifton Springs Hospital in Jerry’s memory.

Jerry was born on May 25,...

Stephen Tulla

Dec 30, 2019

Stephen B. Tulla

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Steve Tulla of Ovid, on Dec. 30, 2019, at the age of 65.

He was born on March 27 1954, in Ithaca, and had graduated from South Seneca High School. Steve proudly served in the U S. Air Force from...

Jeffery L. Williams

Dec 25, 2019

Jeffrey L. Williams, age 75, of 7708 State Route 96, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, in Ovid on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 3:00 to 6:00pm. Prayers of committal will be held privately in Rose Cemetery. In lieu of...

Jennifer Laprade

Dec 9, 2019

Jennifer Coleman LaPrade, age 57, of 6605 Baptist Church Road, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 9, 2019.

Jennifer was born in Waterloo on August 1, 1962, a daughter of the late Leo Paul and Jeannine (DeParde) Coleman. She was a 1980 graduate of South Seneca High School and had worked as the produce...

Jean R. Nicholson Quinn

Dec 9, 2019

Jean Nicholson Quinn, age 89, longtime resident of Depot Road, died on December 9, 2019. She was born on June 20, 1930, to the late Edward and Mary (McKenna) Nicholson. Jean was the first female recreational therapist for New York State and was employed by Willard Psychiatric Center for 40 years.

Jean is survived by her son,...

Deborah Nichols

Dec 6, 2019

Deborah G. Bodine Nichols, age 71, longtime resident of Prospect Street in Willard, passed away peacefully at the home of her sister in Newark.

Debbie was born in Clifton Springs on September 13, 1948, a daughter of the late Russell and Catherine (DeRycke) Bodine. She worked as a registered nurse at Willard Psychiatric Center from 1969 to...

Kathryn Barkman

Dec 5, 2019

Kathryn L. Barkman, age 46, longtime resident of Cayuga Ridge Nursing & Rehab, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Ovid Federated Church, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard. A Service of Prayer and Remembrance will also...

Dale F. Trout Sr.

Dec 4, 2019

Dale Frederick Trout Sr., age 89, a life-long resident of Fayette, NY, passed away Wednesday December 4th 2019 at Huntington Living Center, in Waterloo, NY.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid from 11:00am to Noon on Saturday, December 14, 2019. A Memorial Service will then be held at Noon, officiated by Pastor...

Bruce Harold King

Dec 4, 2019

Bruce Harold King of Ovid, age 65, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Bruce was born August 10, 1954 in Waterloo, NY. He was employed by Hosmer Winery as a laborer and wine bottler. Bruce took care of lawn care and landscaping for many local families as well as working for a cleaning service....

Marilyn M. Verity

Nov 17, 2019

Marilyn M. Verity, age 72, of 2317 Seneca Road, passed away at the Pathway Home on Sunday, November 17, 2019, having valiantly fought cancer for two years.

Marilyn was born in Greenwich Village, NYC on March 5, 1947, a daughter of the late Peter Joseph and Dorothy M. (Synoracki) Gill. She grew up in Brooklyn and moved...

Helen M. “Peg” Bloniarz

Nov 8, 2019

Helen M. ‶Peg″ Bloniarz, age 97, died on Friday, November 8, 2019.

A daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Konopa) Grabowski, Helen was a member of Holy Cross Church and loved her flower gardens. Among her various careers Helen spent time working at Sampson Air Force Base.

Helen is survived by her son Michael...

Janet R. Compton

Oct 21, 2019

Janet R. Compton, age 79, lifetime resident of the area, died at Pathway Home on Monday, October 21, 2019.

The family will receive friends from Noon to 2:00pm on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 South Main Street in Ovid. A funeral service will then follow at 2:00pm, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard of...

Isabelle A. Morehouse

Oct 16, 2019

Isabelle A ‶Belle″ Tomkins Morehouse, 99, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2019 at Huntington Living Center in Waterloo, NY.

The family will be present to receive friends on Saturday October 26th from 1:00 to 2:00pm pm at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main St. Ovid, NY A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 pm at the...

Martha A. Cherwak

Oct 16, 2019

Martha A. Cherwak, 83, passed away peacefully at home on October 16, 2019. She was born on July 27, 1936, in Bath, NY to the late Chauncy and Julia Gregg.

Martha was employed by Seneca County Health Department for many years. She never really retired as she spent much of her time farming with her late husband...

Phyllis L. Joslyn

Oct 15, 2019

Phyllis L. Joslyn of Willard, age 92, died peacefully at Geneva Living Center North on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

Phyllis was born April 21, 1927 in Elmira, NY, a twin daughter of the late John S. and Vera L. (Mitchell) MacDonald. She was employed by Willard Psychiatric Center as a Therapy Aide before becoming a Psychiatric Social...

Vera Henderson

Oct 12, 2019

Vera Henderson, age 88, of Lodi, died on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

In accordance with Vera’s wishes, there will be no public services.

Vera is survived by three sons and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald in 2014.

Annamay Strope

Oct 8, 2019

Annamay Strope, age 91, longtime resident of Footes Corners Road, died at Beechtree Center on Tuesday, October 8, 2019

A gathering of friends will be hosted by the family at a future date. Interment will be held privately at Frear Memorial Park in Ithaca.

Kindly consider a donation in Annamay❜s memory to, American Cancer Society,...

Gloria M. Mcdonald

Oct 3, 2019

Gloria M. McDonald, age 78, formerly of East Seneca Street, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, October 3, 2019, following several recent hospitalizations.

Gloria was born in Seneca Falls on November 1, 1940, a daughter of the late Eugene and Mary Jane Hayes. She was a graduate of Ovid High School and then spent more...

David A. Dellefave

Sep 30, 2019

David A. Dellefave, age 67, of 4444 State Route 89, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, September 30, 2019.

David was born in Seneca Falls on September 6, 1952, a son of the late Andrew and Palma (D❜Amico) Dellefave. He was a graduate of Mynderse Academy and had attended Cayuga Community College in Auburn. He...

Deborah E. Reed

Sep 29, 2019

Deborah E. Reed, age 64, of 3195 Demont Road, died on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Strong Hospital, following complications from a recent surgery.

Debbie was born in Waterloo on July 5, 1955, a daughter of the late John and Shirley Price. She was a graduate of Mynderse Academy and enjoyed her role as a stay at...