OBITUARIES

Mary E. Backner

Apr 24, 2024

Mary E. Backner, age 91, of Willard/Ovid, New York, died at Hospicare Residence in Ithaca on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, following recent health setbacks.

Mary was born in Trumansburg on March 26, 1933, a daughter of the late Washington and Lena (nee Grant) Yaw. Mary worked as a waitress at Taughannock Farms Inn for 28 years. She...

Donna Hamilton

Apr 21, 2024

Donna Hamilton, age 69, formerly of Interlaken and current resident of Ithaca, died at Cayuga Medical Center on April 21, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late William J. and Beverly Hamilton Jr. She had worked in food service throughout the Ithaca area until her retirement. Interment was held privately at Calvary Cemetery in Ithaca on...

Marilyn A. Maleski

Apr 14, 2024

Marilyn A. Maleski of Ovid passed away at Pathway Home Hospice on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the age of 87.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Friday, April 19,...

Constance A. "Connie" Mott

Apr 9, 2024

Constance A. “Connie” Mott, longtime resident of Old Lake Road, passed away at Pathway Home in Seneca Falls on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Connie was born in Endicott on November 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Norbert and Elizabeth Carlson.  She was married to John “Jack” Mott on November 24, 1956. They made their family home...

Amanda R. Godwin

Apr 6, 2024

Amanda R. Godwin, age 41, longtime resident of the Romulus area, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Beloved wife of almost 20 years to Maurice Godwin, with whom she joyfully shared her hand in marriage on October 22, 2005. Amanda started her life in Fresno, CA on June 25, 1982, the daughter of Darrell and...

Robert E. Stevens

Mar 24, 2024

OVID-Robert E. Stevens, age 86, longtime resident of Willard, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lakeland, FL on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Bob was born in Seneca Falls on March 16, 1938, a son of the late Henry and Helen Stevens.  Upon completion of high school, he joined the US Navy and proudly served his country...

Samantha (Burke) Webb

Mar 20, 2024

Samantha Webb, age 40, loving wife, mother, and sister was taken too early on March 20th, 2024 at Rochester General Hospital following a hard fought battle with cancer. She never gave up hope and fought until the very end.

Sam was very compassionate and loving. She was always willing to help in any way even to those...

Roland Lee Voorheis

Mar 17, 2024

Roland L. Voorheis, age 76, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on March 17, 2024 following a brief hospitalization. He was surrounded by his entire family.

Roland was born in Montour Falls on March 26, 1947, one of eight children born to Edwin and Betty (nee Crippen) Voorheis.  He worked for the family paving business until he...

Carl I. Porter

Mar 12, 2024

Carl I. Porter, age 85, longtime resident of Darling Road, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 following a recent hospitalization.

Carl was born in Tioga, NY, a son of the late Wayne and Harriet (Drake) Porter.   He joined the US Army in 1956, serving in the 538th Engineer Battalion. Upon discharge...

Elinor I. (Kuney) Goslicki

Mar 5, 2024

Elinor I. Goslicki, age 84, longtime resident of Ann Street in Ovid, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, following a brief hospitalization.

Prayers of committal will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Ovid on Friday, March 22,  2024 at 11:00am. The family asks those who wish to make a contribution in...

Pamela S. (Weber) Merlinahti

Mar 4, 2024

Pamela S. Weber Merilahti, age 62, lifetime resident of the area, passed away at her home on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Pam was born in Ithaca on June 18, 1961 a daughter of the late LeRoy “Tootch” and Sue Weber. She had attended South Seneca Schools and continued to live in the Lodi/Interlaken/Ovid areas all her life,...

Charles "Chuck" Silas Hubbell

Feb 17, 2024

Enfield – Charles Silas Hubbell, age 88, lifelong resident of Enfield, passed away at home on February 17, 2024.

Charles was born on September 29, 1935, one of 12 children of the late Raymond and Hilda (Jones) Hubbell. At the age of 17 he joined the United States Marine Corps. He faithfully and honorably served his country...

Sharon L. (Acker) Collins

Feb 16, 2024

Sharon L. Collins, age 79, of Ovid passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, February 16, 2024.

Sharon was the daughter of the late Harold and Belma Acker. She was a graduate of Interlaken High School and lived in the Ovid area her entire life. She enjoyed playing games on her laptop and loved animals of...

Francis "Fran" Steverson

Feb 13, 2024

LODI-Francis "Fran" M Steverson, age 88 of Lodi, NY passed away peacefully in New Windsor, MD on February 13, 2024. Fran was born March 2, 1935 in Waverly NY. He moved to Lodi when he was 15. Upon meeting 'Patty-Anne' he knew she would become his wife. In 1955, at the ages of 20 and 17.  They eloped in...

Janice E. (Hannon) Williamson

Feb 11, 2024

Janice E. Williamson passed away one week short of her 90th birthday at St. Ann’s Nursing Home in Rochester on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Janice was born in Geneva on February 18, 1934, a daughter of the late Adam and Elizabeth (nee Matteson) Hannon. She was married to Harold Williamson at Fort Bragg, NC on December 8,...

Nancy A. (Nye) Pinette

Feb 8, 2024

Nancy A. Pinette, age 53, of 9348 Lodi-Covert Townline Road, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Nancy was born in Kentucky on September 30, 1970, a daughter of the late Milford and Geraldine Nye. She was a 1989 graduate of South Seneca High School and the following year, married her high school sweetheart,...

Lylia Lee Clawson

Feb 4, 2024

Lylia Lee Clawson, age 85, formerly of Lodi, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on February 4, 2024.

Lylia Lee was born in Lodi on August 27, 1938, a daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth (nee VanVleet) Clawson.  She was a graduate of Interlaken High School and the Willard School of Nursing. Lylia Lee moved to...

William N. "Billy" Yale

Feb 3, 2024

William N. “Billy” Yale, cherished husband of Ashley Mula and devoted father to Finnley (2 yrs old) and Iris (6 mos), peacefully passed away on February 3, 2024 at the age of 36, due to an acute asthma attack.

Billy was born in Portsmouth, VA on April 4, 1987, the son of William R. and Elizabeth Yale...