OBITUARIES

L. Travis Sandy

Aug 10, 2018

Sandy L. (Steele) Travis, age 60, passed away at her home on Friday, August 10, 2018.

Calling hours will be held at the Romulus Fire Department, 2010 Cayuga Street, from 2:00 - 4:00pm and 6:00 -8:00pm on Thursday, August 16, 2018. A Memorial Service, officiated by Pastor Rob Melgard of the Ovid Federated Church, will be held...

Willis D. Allen Dr.

Aug 9, 2018

Beloved retired Ovid physician, Willis D. Allen, passed away August 9, 2018 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca following a brief illness. He was 96 years old. Willis was born on August 17, 1921 in Geneva, N.Y. to Charles Ogden Allen and Edna Fridley. He attended grade school at Fayette District School #14 in MacDougall and high school in...

E. Schmidt Ruth

Aug 9, 2018

RUTH E. SCHMIDT

INTERLAKEN-Ruth E. Schmidt, age 80, of Interlaken, passed away quickly and quietly at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2018.

Born on February 11, 1938, in Bohemia, NY, Ruth was the daughter of the late Edgar and Margaret (Ness) Clerke.

Ruth was known for her work with the Ovid Library, and...

S. Law Timothy

Jul 29, 2018

Timothy S. Law, age 57, of First Street, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 29, 2018.

The family will be present to receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid. A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, August 3rd at the funeral home, officiated by Rev....

Gorski Ruberta

Jul 14, 2018

Ruberta L. Gorski, age 94, of Conifer Village, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Saturday, July 14, 2018.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm today, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Covert Funeral Home of Ovid. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Holy Cross Cemetery in...

Garard Suzanne

Jul 12, 2018

Suzanne Garard, age 62, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2018. She leaves behind extended family in Florida and Eastern NY state. "Su" was a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the NY State Agency Access VR.

Donations to the House of John,14 Spring Street,, Clifton Springs NY 14432, in her honor are appreciated.

Nye Sherri

Jul 11, 2018

Sherri Nye, age 57, of 9320 County Road 137, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. The family will be present on Saturday, July 14th for visitation at Covert Funeral Home from 10:00am to Noon for a time of sharing and remembrance. Interment will be held privately at Lake...

Lou Hammond Cynde

Jul 1, 2018

Cynde Lou (Bond) Hammond, age 62, most recently residing at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home, Ithaca, NY, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 1, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Cynde (an identical twin) was born July 12, 1955, a daughter of the late Miles and Mary Ellen (Carpenter) Bond of Ovid, NY. She...

R. Stevens Karl

Jun 30, 2018

Karl R. Stevens, age 78, of 3344 Munson Road, passed away at Geneva General Hospital, with his daughters by his side, on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 South Main Street in Ovid, from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Thursday, July 5, 2018. A Graveside service will be held at...

A. Stevens Linda

Jun 30, 2018

Linda A. Stevens, age 75, of 6938 State Route 96A, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Lake View Cemetery in Interlaken, with Rev. David Leonard of the Interlaken Reformed Church officiating. Kindly consider a donation in Linda❜s memory...

A. Davis Dorothy

Jun 29, 2018

Dorothy A. Davis, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, June 29, 2018.

Dorothy would like nothing more than a party to celebrate and commemorate her life, therefore, the family is hosting an open house at their home, 4505 Kings Corners Road. They will receive friends from Noon to 6:00pm on Friday, July...

A. Rustyak Stephen

Jun 26, 2018

STEPHEN A. RUSTYAK, age 92, of 7141 Prospect Street and formerly of Ithaca, passed away at the Pathway Home in Seneca Falls on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

Steve was born in Ithaca on July 12, 1926, a son of the late Albert B. and Rosa Rustyak. He graduated from Ithaca High School and proudly served his country...

A. Borzansky Marjorie

Jun 24, 2018

Marjorie A. Borzansky, age 94, of 3344 State Route 96A, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 24, 2018. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 29, 2018 from 9:30 to 10:30am at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street in Ovid. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Friday at St. Francis...

Howard Snyder Gail

Jun 16, 2018

Gail (Howard) Snyder, 82, of Ovid, NY died Saturday, June 16th at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Center in Ithaca after a brief battle of lung cancer.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Wednesday, June 20th, at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday,...

M. Wells Steven

Jun 16, 2018

Steven M. ‶Spaz″ Wells, age 50, died at his home on Ann Street on Saturday, June 16, 2018.

The family will be present at the Ovid VFW Post 6200, 7068 State Route 96, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2018 where friends can share memories and stories of Spaz. In lieu of flowers, kindly...

Houser Travis

May 18, 2018

Travis Houser died peacefully on May 18th at the Salt Lake City Veterans Home, where he received wonderful care for the last 14 months of his life.

Travis was born on September 1, 1924 in San Francisco. Because his father was an army officer, the family moved frequently. They lived in Hawaii for four years, right off...

C. Vanvleet Mary

May 5, 2018

Mary C. VanVleet went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 5th, two days after celebrating her 88th birthday with all 8 of her children.

With her quiet faith and infectious laugh, Mary touched the lives of so many. She was always there to listen and offer understanding and hope to others; her door was always...

W. Betzler Phyllis

May 3, 2018

Phyllis Wickes Betzler, age 79, of Interlaken passed into Eternity on May 3, 2018 at her apartment at Ferris Hills in Canandaigua.

She was born October 23, 1938 to Charles Jay Wickes and Dorothy Haviland Wickes. Phyllis graduated in 1956 from Interlaken Central School and in 1960 from the University of Buffalo School Of Pharmacy. She was...

V. Morrow Mary

May 3, 2018

Mary V. Morrow, age 78, longtime resident of Keady Road, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 3, 2018, following a recent cancer diagnosis.

Mary was born in Ithaca on July 17, 1939, a daughter of the late George L. and Hazel (Rosbaugh) VanVleet. She graduated from Interlaken High School and began a long career...

B. Willson Winifred

May 1, 2018

Winifred B. ‶Winnie″ Willson, age 87, longtime resident of Knight Street, passed away at Serenity House Hospice on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.

A Celebration of Winnie❜s life will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Lodi Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Barbara Schwartz. Friends are invited to attend a luncheon, hosted by the...