OBITUARIES

Dec 9, 2024

Ross H. Updike, age 70, lifetime resident of the area, died suddenly at his home on Ovid-Lodi Townline Road on Monday, December 9, 2024.

 

Ross was born in Seneca Falls on May 7, 1954 a son of the late Malcolm and Patricia (nee Ike) Updike. He was a graduate of South Seneca High School and had been a competitive barrel racer...

Dec 6, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul David McCoy, age 79, on December 6th, 2024 at Geneva General Hospital . 

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, Navy veteran, and hardworking member of the community, Paul lived a life of service, dedication, and strength. His legacy will continue to inspire all who knew him.

Born on December 18, 1944...

Nov 19, 2024

James H. Blanche, age 73, longtime resident of Lodi and Ovid, died at Strong Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Jim was born in Clifton Springs on August 13, 1951, a son of Joseph and Helen (Ward) Blanche, he proudly served his country in the US Army during the Viet Nam era....

Nov 16, 2024

Barbara J. Strawway, age 91, longtime resident of Ovid and Romulus died at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, following a brief hospitalization.

Barb was born in Candor, NY on April 19, 1933. Her mother died when she was only 13, and her grandmother, Lily Cook, was instrumental in her upbringing.  Barb worked a long career of 28...

Nov 11, 2024

Judy L. Rosbaugh, age 82,  longtime resident of Brown Street, died on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Seneca Nursing Center in Waterloo, following a recent decline in her health.

Judy was born in Cortland on August 26, 1942, a daughter of Bernold and Lucille (nee Underwood) Ike.  She was a Romulus High School graduate and had long...

Nov 8, 2024

Douglas Stuart McWhorter, age 58, longtime resident of Combs Road, died unexpectedly at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Doug was born in Waterloo, NY on October 30, 1966, the youngest child of Stuart and Jean (nee White) McWhorter. He was a 1985 graduate of South Seneca High School, where his friends called him “Stu-bee”...

Nov 8, 2024

Robert Lenwood Winder, age 85, of Interlaken passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Prayers of committal will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Lake View Cemetery in Interlaken.

He was born in Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania on December 26, 1938, a son of the late Lenwood Winder...

Nov 2, 2024

Virginia R. Cosgrove, of Sheldrake died November 2, 2024. She was born in Buffalo, NY May 16, 1927, the daughter of George S. Minns of Seneca Castle, NY and Laurel Lane (Pim) Minns of Buffalo, NY.  She grew up in Buffalo, attended PS 45 and graduated from Lafayette High School.  Upon marrying William Rollo, she moved to Seneca Falls,...

Nov 1, 2024

Aneta S. Glover, longtime resident of Main Street in Interlaken, died at Huntington Living Center in Waterloo on November 1, 2024.

Aneta was born in Poughkeepsie on March 1, 1943, the daughter of the late Tracey and Frances (nee Medlock) Glover. She had worked as an office assistant in various parts of New York before moving back...

Oct 31, 2024

Kenyon R. Alexander, age 77, passed away at his Poplar Beach home on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Kenny was born in Ithaca on August 19, 1947, a son of the late Robert and Jean (nee Margeson) Alexander. The family lived in the Fall Creek Neighborhood, and for a lifetime considered himself a “Cricker”. He loved any and...

Oct 24, 2024

Natalie Louise Covert of Ovid passed away at home on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the age of 41.

A Celebration of Natalie’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the Ovid VFW, 7068 Route 96, Ovid. The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Natalie’s...

Oct 22, 2024

Rose Ann Nivison, age 87, longtime resident of Main Street, died at Geneva General on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, following a brief hospitalization.

Ann was born in Varick on March 15, 1937, a daughter of the late Harvey and Anna (nee Jennings) Deal. She had worked for many years as a therapy aide at Willard Psychiatric Center,...

Oct 14, 2024

Louis F. Jerger Jr. age 92, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter in Freeville on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Lou was born in Bridgeport, OH on December 19, 1931, a son of the late Louis and Minerva (nee Gary) Jerger Sr.  He was inducted into the US Air Force in 1951 and proudly served...

Oct 13, 2024

Deborah C. Hathaway, age 66, longtime resident of Ithaca, died at SUNY Community General Hospital in Syracuse on October 13, 2024, following a brief hospitalization.

Debbie was born in Waterloo on February 15, 1958, a daughter of the late Marshall and Rose Marie (nee Crapo) Hathaway.  After graduation from South Seneca High School, she had worked as...

Oct 10, 2024

Nancy I. Kelsey, age 82, longtime resident of Waterloo, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Nancy was born in Waterloo on January 4, 1942, a daughter of the late Charles and Irene (nee Porter) Stephens.  She started her family at a young age, and then worked in the food service department of...

Oct 2, 2024

SENECA FALLS - Alan B. “Opa” Ike, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital with his wife and daughter by his side.

Alan was born in Waterloo on December 7, 1960, a son of the late Gary and Helene (nee Baker) Ike. He joined the USArmy in 1979, and after his...

Oct 1, 2024

Raffaela A. “Rae” Arena, age 93, of 6750 Elm Beach Road, passed away in Cicero on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid from 1:00 to 5:00pm on Monday, October 7, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday, at Holy Cross Catholic Church...

Sep 14, 2024

Patricia B. Reilly, age 83, of Prospect Street, died at her home on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Patricia was born in Queens on March 18, 1941, one of six children born to Edward and Myrtle (nee Sauder) Reilly.  She had lived on Long Island before moving to Florida, where she had worked for many years as a...

Sep 11, 2024

Virginia “Ginny” Roswell Riegel, age 86 of State Street, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

A ceremony will be held at NYS Veteran’s Cemetery in Romulus at 11:00am on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, with a reception to follow for family and friends at the Seneca Falls Country Club at 12:30pm. Kindly consider a...

Sep 9, 2024

Lelia R."Lee" Terry, age 95, longtime resident of Darling Road, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Born on November 5, 1928, in Cuyler, NY, she was one of 13 children born to the late Raymond and Effa (nee Woodford) Ike. Upon completion of high school, she was married to John Terry. She...