OBITUARIES

L. Updike Elma

Jul 22, 2017

Elma L. Updike, age 83, formerly of Lodi, passed away at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home on Saturday, July 22, 2017.

The family will be present to receive friends from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 1:00pm at the...

M. Maccheyne Eileen

Jul 22, 2017

Eileen M. MacCheyne, age 71, of Interlaken, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Seneca Nursing and Rehab surrounded by family after a courageous fourteen month battle with cancer. Eileen was born on July 20, 1946 in Ithaca, the oldest of eight children to Donald and Grace (Ike) Terry. She was born to be a mother and always...

W. Brinkerhoff Chad

Jul 21, 2017

Chad W. Brinkerhoff, age 45, of Lodi, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 21, 2017.

Services will be private for family. The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Chad❜s memory to kindly consider the Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 E. River Street, Waterloo, NY 13165.

Chad is survived by his daughter,...

M. Covert Doris

Jul 10, 2017

Doris M. Covert, age 92, longtime resident of 7112 Prospect Street in Ovid, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 10, 2017.

The family will be present to receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00pm on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home of Ovid. Interment will be held privately at Maple Grove Cemetery in...

D. Best Randy

Jul 1, 2017

Randy Best, age 59, passed away on July 1, 2017 at Geneva General Hospital.

Honoring Randy❜s wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral. Any donation in Randy❜s honor to Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 East River Road, Waterloo, NY 13165, would be greatly appreciated.

Randy was the son of the late Edward ‶Bill″ Best...

J. Stowell Wanda

Jun 27, 2017

Wanda J. Travers Stowell, age 76, longtime resident of Chapman Street, passed away at Living Center at Geneva-South on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.

At her request, there will be no services.

M. Esguerra Ryan

Jun 23, 2017

Ryan Marley Esguerra, age 23, of Ovid, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2017 in Chicago surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm at the Ovid Federated Church, 7137 Main...

J. Walborn Gary

Jun 10, 2017

Gary J. Walborn, age 75, longtime resident of Verona Village, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Living Center at Geneva-North.

The family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home. Prayers of committal with military honors will be held at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 10:00am...

R. David Martin

Jun 10, 2017

Martin R. David of Lodi passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, June 10, 2017, with his wife by his side.

The family will be present to receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on...

J. Peterson Nita

Jun 6, 2017

Nita J. Peterson, age 84, formerly of Verona Village, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 South Main Street in Ovid, officiated by Pastor Adam Porter of the Covert Baptist Church. Prayers of committal will...

A. Hill Steven

May 31, 2017

Steven A. Hill, age 61, long time resident of Romulus, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Steve was born on July 24, 1955 in Berwick, PA, a son of Donald and Helen Hill. He proudly served his country in the US Army, he was called to active duty during Operation Desert Storm, and retired as Sergeant from Fort Drum....

W. Clair Richard

May 30, 2017

Richard W. ‶Dick″ Clair, formerly of Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Geneva Living Center South, where he had been a resident since last year.

A graveside prayer service with military honors will be held at 10:00am on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Ovid. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider...

Krebbeks Charles

May 28, 2017

Charles ‶Chuck″ Krebbeks of Romulus passed away at Westchester Medical Center on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the age of 71. A Graveside Service with full military honors will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Sampson Veteran❜s Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks those that would like to make a contribution in...

P. Miller Jeffrey

May 21, 2017

Jeffrey P. ‶Jeff″ Miller, age 57, of 1790 Gilbert Road, died unexpectedly on Sunday May 21, 2017.

Friends are invited to an open reception, hosted by the family, from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Friday, May 26, 2017 at American Legion Post #462 on Seneca Street in Ovid. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the...

A. Lotz Joan

May 21, 2017

Joan A. Lotz, age 75, died on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Rochester General Hospital.

In accordance with Joan❜s wishes, she asks that you remember her kindly and privately, much like she lived her life. Joan was born on August 4, 1941 in Corinth, NY, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Jane Allen. She had...

P. Wilson Leonard

May 18, 2017

Leonard P. Wilson, age 78, of 3385 Potter Road, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Leonard was born in Interlaken on March 12, 1939, a son of Alfred and Ella Mae (Holford) Wilson. He attended Interlaken High School and remained in the area his entire lifetime. He was married to Barbara Everts on January...

P. Mcmaken Florence

May 14, 2017

Florence Patricia McMaken, age 89, of Parish Road, passed away at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca, following a recent decline in health. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Ovid Federated Church, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider at donation in Pat❜s memory to the OFC Organ...

L. Chaffie Audrey

May 6, 2017

Audrey L. Chaffie, age 81, of Ann Street, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home in Ithaca.

The family will be present to receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 South Main Street in Ovid. A graveside memorial service will be held at a...

Gertrude Steinruck

May 4, 2017

Gertrude Lois Steinruck, age 94, formerly of Trumansburg, died on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Seneca View Nursing Facility.

The family will be present to receive friends from from 1:00 to 2:00pm on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 South Main Street in Ovid. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 2:00pm at the...

S. Ubriaco Robert

Apr 23, 2017

Robert Stephen Ubriaco, 63, of Ovid, NY passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Robert is survived by his wife Mary of 39 years; daughter, Therese (Nicholas) Matthews; son, Stephen (Michelle) Ubriaco; brothers, Thomas (Peggy) Ubriaco, Dennis (Carol) Ubriaco, Dean (Mary) Ubriaco; sisters, Jeanne (Jack) Costello, Janet (Michael) Humiston; and many loving nieces,...