OBITUARIES

Mar 21, 2019

Terrell (Terry) Fredrick Brace, 79, of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away March 21,2019. He was born March 9, 1940, in Wolcott, NY to Lyle and Norma Brace.

From 1958 to 1962 he served with the Marine Corp as a bugler and chauffer for the general in Okinawa, Japan.

Terry was employed by Cornell University for...

Mar 16, 2019

Cora T. Eighmey, age 77, formerly of Route 89 in Romulus, died at Huntington Living Center on Monday, March 11, 2019, following an extended illness.

Prayers of Committal and Military Honors will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Romulus, officiated by Fr. William Fennessy. Kindly consider a donation...

Feb 24, 2019

John R. ‶Jack″ Zammett, age 80, lifetime resident of Ovid, passed away at on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Prayers of committal with military honors will be held privately at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Romulus. Kindly consider a donation in Jack❜s memory to the animal rescue organization of your choice.

Jack was born in Seneca Falls on...

Feb 21, 2019

Paul L. St. Germain, age 84, of 1189 County Road 4, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019, following a brief stay at Seneca Nursing & Rehab Center.

The family will receive friends at Grace Baptist Church, 3142 Johnson Road in Geneva, on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 11:00am to Noon. A funeral service at the church,...

Feb 21, 2019

Barbara M. Carey, formerly of East Lake Road, died at Geneva Living Center North on Thursday, February 21, 2019.

Calling hours and a memorial service will be scheduled and announced by Covert Funeral Home in the coming weeks. Kindly consider a donation to the Varick Fire Department, 4682 State Route 96A, Geneva, NY 14456 or Ontario-Yates Hospice,...

Feb 21, 2019

Meloney J. Hayward, age 65, of 3062 County Road 143 in the Town of Lodi, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, 21, 2019.

Meloney was born in Charleston, South Carolina on July 8, 1953, a daughter of Charles A. and Eva (Woodard) Hayward. She graduated from Trumansburg High School and then enlisted in the US Army, where she...

Feb 12, 2019

Longtime resident of Seneca County, Donald ‶Wayne″ Brewer, age 69, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Geneva General Hospital.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Linda, and his children; Christie Marie Brewer of Hayts Corners, Donald T. Brewer of Fairfield County and Douglas W. Brewer of Seneca Falls, his siblings; Roger (Kathy)...

Feb 9, 2019

Gloria G. Ike, age 72, longtime resident of Peterman Road, died at Huntington Living Center on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Gloria was born in Waterloo on September 29, 1946, a daughter of the late Gordon and Ruth (Grace) Steen. She attended schools in Ovid and Interlaken, and had worked at Willard Psychiatric Center and Seneca Army Depot....

Feb 5, 2019

Lloyd W. Koke, age 89, of Ovid passed away at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

A Graveside Service with military honors will be announced later this year. The family asks those who would like to make a donation in Lloyd❜s memory to kindly consider a donation to Christ Lutheran Church in Interlaken....

Feb 1, 2019

Darlene J. Brehm, age 67, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away peacefully at her home on West Wyckoff Road, Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Darlene was born in Ithaca on April 3, 1951, a daughter of the late Howard and Shirley (Fulton) Willard. She was a graduate of Trumansburg High School, and over the course of several years, obtained her Master...

Jan 29, 2019

James E. Close of Interlaken, NY, passed away January 29, 2019 at Hospicare in Ithaca. He was born in Elmira, NY on January 16, 1931 to the late Julion and Clara Bolton Close.

He graduated from Elmira Free Academy in 1949 and enlisted in the US Air Force. He served in Alaska during the Korean conflict and...

Jan 20, 2019

Margaret A. ‶Peggy″ Lypka, age 79, formerly of Lodi and Ovid, passed away at the Falls Home in Montour Falls on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Peggy was born in Geneva on February 7, 1939, a daughter of the late Donald and Beatrice ‶Betty″ McIntosh. After high school, Peggy always remained in the area; she worked at Willard Psychiatric Center,...

Jan 18, 2019

John G. Champion, age 48, longtime resident of the Ovid area, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 18, 2019.

In acknowledgement of his often private and close circle of friends, as a family we ask that you remember John fondly and offer your prayers on his behalf, as we will lovingly do the same.

He is survived by...

Jan 16, 2019

James Schramm, age 81, longtime resident of Rochester, NY, died on Wednesday January 16, 2019. Jim was born in Michigan, a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Formitagg) Schramm. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1958-1962. He retired from Rochester Gas & Electric. Jim enjoyed fishing and working on homes in North Bay Ontario and...

Jan 6, 2019

Lester S. (Lucky) Sandifur, age 85, accepted the Lord❜s offer to join him while at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic, on Sunday, January 6, 2019. You were coming home but you left us too fast and we understand.

Friends and family may call from 1:00 - 3:00 pm on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Covert...

Jan 6, 2019

William J. ‶Bill″ Cool, age 85, of 4692 Cool❜s Drive, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 6, 2019. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00pm on Wednesday, January 9th at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 South Main Street in Ovid. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Thursday, January 10th at Holy...

Jan 5, 2019

Ronald E. Slate, age 75, of Smith Vineyard Road, Romulus, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Ron was born in Candor, NY on November 20, 1943, the only son of the late Earl and Mamie (Foster) Slate. He left school at a young age, and found himself in the US Army at the age of...

Dec 27, 2018

Command Sergeant Major George W. Artley, USA, Retired, age 79, longtime resident of Water Street, passed away at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse on Thursday, December 27, 2018. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00pm on Thursday, January 3, 2018 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid. A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Les Moore of Wellspring...

Dec 17, 2018

John Swanson Jr, age 90, died peacefully at his son❜s home in Groton, NY on Monday, December 17, 2018.

John was born in Bolton, Connecticut on May 9, 1928, a son of the late John and Anna (Carlson) Swanson Sr. After serving in the US Navy submarine service from 1945-1949 he began his lifelong career of farming....

Dec 16, 2018

Thomas J. ‶Tom″ Martin, age 84, longtime resident of Brown Street, passed away at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse on Sunday, December 16, 2018. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00pm on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Friday, December 21,...