OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Apr 23, 2017

Robert C. ‶Duke″ Gerlach, age 83, of Ovid passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The family will be present to receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Christ Church, 1993 Main...

Apr 16, 2017

William E. ‶Bill″ Harris, age 84, lifelong resident of Ovid passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 16, 2017. The family will receive friends from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Prayers of committal will...

Apr 14, 2017

Gloria D. Close, 84, of Lodi, died at Beechtree Care Center on Friday, April 14, 2017. In keeping with Gloria❜s wishes, services will be private for family. The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Gloria❜s memory to kindly consider the American Legion Post 770, PO Box 456, Trumansburg, NY 14886 or the Lodi Fire...

Mar 28, 2017

Paul W. Walborn Jr., 59, of Port Byron died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital. The family will be present to receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00pm on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will immediately follow at the funeral home at...

Mar 20, 2017

Mr. Paul W. ‶Billy″ Walborn, longtime resident of Ovid, died peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the age of 86, while at the Penn Yan Manor, following a brief hospitalization. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00pm on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Ovid Federated Church. There will be a time of fellowship afterwards in the church❜s...

Mar 18, 2017

Timothy C. ‶Griff″ Griffith, age 64, of Ovid passed away at Bridgewater Nursing Home on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

The family will be present to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid. The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in...

Mar 16, 2017

Bernice M.(Delong) Coleman, age 87, longtime resident of County Road 129, and formerly of Interlaken, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 16, 2017.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00pm on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid, a funeral service will then follow at 4:00pm, officiated by the...

Mar 6, 2017

Doris A. White, age 82, died at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY, on March 6, 2017. A gathering to celebrate Doris❜s life will be held at Ginny Lee Café this spring or early summer - the date and time will be announced by the family later. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in memory of Doris...

Mar 4, 2017

Florence G. Vargason, age 97, of Ovid, passed away at Cayuga Ridge Extended Care Facility on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

The family will receive friends from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Ovid Federated Church, 7137 Main Street, Ovid. Funeral Services will immediately follow at 2:00pm at the church. Prayers of committal will follow...

Feb 27, 2017

Linda H. Mero, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Route 96, on Monday, February 27, 2017. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home on Main Street in Ovid. A scripture service will then be at 3:00 pm at the funeral home, led by Fr....

Feb 26, 2017

Francis Michael Moran, known fondly by some as ‶Bugsy″, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Romulus on February 26, 2017.

Kindly consider at donation in Mike❜s name to the American Heart Association or to the charity of one❜s choice. You may also leave a message of condolence or share a memory at covertfuneralhome.com. In accordance with...

Feb 22, 2017

Sonja Wirth, age 79, of Kings Corners Road, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.

Sonja was born on February 9, 1938 in Czechoslovakia, the only daughter of the late Dr. Max and Anna Katzburg. She survived the holocaust and immigrated to the US in 1951 via Italy to...

Feb 21, 2017

Mary L. Russell, age 100, passed away peacefully at her home on Depot Road on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.

There will be a Celebration of her life on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 9:30am at Christ Church in Willard, as part of the regular service of Holy Eucharist. Prayers of committal will be held privately at Ovid...