OBITUARIES

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,...

Dec 11, 2018

Janet A. James, age 92, longtime resident of State Route 89, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Janet was born in Rutland, VT on June 15, 1926, a daughter of the late Cyril and Louise (Fredette) Webster. She graduated from Poughkeepsie High School, and soon thereafter married Norman James of Lodi. While...

Dec 10, 2018

David T. Griffith, age 92, longtime resident of West Seneca Street, passed away at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Center on Monday, December 10, 2018.

David was born on August 21, 1926 and was adopted as an infant, by sisters; Charlotte and Elizabeth Griffith. He grew up in the Clifton Springs area and graduated from Geneva High School. He...

Nov 30, 2018

Lawrence G. Nichols, age 71, longtime resident of Prospect Street, passed away at the Wayne County Nursing Home on Friday, November 30, 2018. Interment will be held privately at Hope Cemetery in South Corning.

Kindly consider a donation in Larry❜s memory to: Alzheirmers Association by visiting www.alz.org, or the Wayne County Nursing Home, Resident Activity Fund, 52...

Nov 24, 2018

Stacey L. Ware, age 56, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Saturday, November 24th, 2018, surrounded by family.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday November 30th, 2018 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street in Ovid. A Celebration of Stacey❜s Life will be hosted by the family...

Nov 17, 2018

Harold F. Jennings, age 74, of 2196 Cayuga Street, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Harold as born in Ithaca on June 27, 1944, a son of the late George F. and Vernell (Megin) Jennings. Harold had a strong work ethic, and had been employed at the former Sylvania factory in Seneca...

Nov 5, 2018

Emmanuel J. Mundell, age 34, of 2899 County Road 139, left his earthly body to be with his heavenly father on November 5, 2018. He has left behind to rejoice in his homecoming his son, Elias: his daughter, Elivia; his brother, Jericho; his nephew, Quinton; and his parents, Melvin and Susan Mundell.

He will truly be missed...