OBITUARIES

Jun 9, 2023

Alfred “Walt” Prouty, age 75, passed away at the Homestead in Penn Yan on Friday, June 9, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

A Celebration of Life will be held on June 24, 2023 from 12:00pm to 3:00 pm at the Lodi Fire House 8557 NY-414, Lodi, NY 14860. Burial was held privately at Fairview...

Jun 3, 2023

“ OVID - Lloyd F. Rose, age 62, died at Soldier’s and Sailor’s Hospital in Penn Yan on Saturday June 3, 2023. Lloyd was born in Elmira on June 10, 1960. While in high school, Lloyd discovered a life long passion for football. Many of his friends and teammates knew him as “Rouser”. After completion of high school, he...

May 31, 2023

Pamela J. Blanche, age 64, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on May 31, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Born July 3, 1958 in Seneca Falls, the daughter of the late William C. and Rosemary (Meeks) Law, and was a 1978 graduate of Ovid High School. A homemaker for many years, Pam found joy in her grandkids...

May 24, 2023

Edward L. Mitchell, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2023.

Born November 13, 1960 in Buffalo, he was the only child of Gordon E. and Ruth M. (nee Collins) Mitchell, and was a 1980 graduate of Romulus High School.  He then attended Alfred State University and proudly served his country in the US Navy from...

May 22, 2023

Glenn E. Walborn, age 84, lifetime resident of Romulus, died at Geneva General Hospital on Monday, May 22, 2023 following a brief hospitalization.

Glenn was born in Romulus on September 29, 1938, the 8th of 10 children born to Howard and Edna (nee Updyke) Walborn.  He graduated from Romulus High School and then had a long career...

Apr 24, 2023

Honorine C. Rock, age 97, longtime resident of West Blaine Road, died at Laurel House hospice in Newark on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Honorine was born in Auburn on January 30, 1926, a daughter of the late Harry D. and Blanche (nee Comerford) Chamberlain. Following graduation, she attended Freeman’s Business School in Geneva and worked at Sampson...

Apr 24, 2023

Michael A. Chambers, age 72, of 20 Sprucewood Lane in Geneva, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 24, 2023.

The family will receive friends from 10:00am to Noon at on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid.  A funeral service will then be held at Noon, followed by prayers...

Apr 20, 2023

Timothy J. Doane, age 82, long time resident of Ovid and formerly of Seneca Falls passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by caring staff at The Homestead in Penn Yan on Thursday, April 20, 2023. A Celebration of Life with military honors will be held at the VFW Post 6200 in Ovid at 11:00am on Saturday, May 13, 2023, the family...

Apr 15, 2023

David Van Vleet Howie was born in East Orange, NJ, on November 9, 1921. He graduated with a degree in printing from the Rochester Institute of Technology, after which he enlisted in the US Army in 1942. He served in the Field Artillery in North Africa and Italy where he was involved in three campaigns: the Rome-Arno, North Apennine...

Apr 10, 2023

David C. Eggersdorf, age 77, of Romulus passed away at home on Monday, April 10, 2023.

In keeping with David’s wishes, burial of his ashes will be private for family. The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in David’s memory to kindly consider the VFW Post 6200, PO Box 1, Ovid, NY 14521....

Mar 29, 2023

Earl L. Hayward, age 75, longtime resident of 2027 West Seneca Street, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid from 10:00am to Noon on Saturday, April 8, 2023. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Interlaken Sportsmen’s Club, PO Box...

Mar 27, 2023

Patricia S. Travis, age 75, of 5534 State Route 96, died at her home on Monday, March 27, 2023 following years of declining health.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am. A scripture service will then be held at 11:00am, led by Fr. James Fennessey.  Interment...

Mar 24, 2023

Adam C. Covert, age 44, of 7410 State Route 414, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 24, 2023

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00pm at Covert Funeral Home on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  A memorial service will then be led by family friend, Pastor David Leonard of Interlaken Reformed Church. Interment will be held privately...

Mar 4, 2023

Robert A. Betzler, age 83, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born on August 23, 1939, in Ithaca, a son of the late Donald

C. and C. Louise (nee Stilwell) Betzler. He graduated from Interlaken Central School in 1957 and from Cornell University with a Master’s degree in...

Mar 2, 2023

Rosemarie Crouse, age 77, of Interlaken passed away at Highland Hospital with family by her side on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 10:30am to 3:00pm on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the American Legion, 1011 Route 5&20, Geneva.

Rosemarie was born in Geneva on November 26, 1945 to...

Mar 1, 2023

Allan W. Jennings age 85, passed away at Pathway Homes in Seneca Falls on March 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 13, 1937 to the late Jesse and Marion (Landis) Jennings in Romulus, NY. A local Ovid/Romulus man he spent more than 30 years working for GTE Sylvania. He always planted a big...

Feb 26, 2023

Philip A. Strope, age 69, passed away at home on February 26, 2023.

Born on October 7, 1953 in Ithaca, NY to the late Eben A. and Annamay (Daines) Strope. Phil loved everything outdoors including hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed helping family and friends and especially those at Juniper Manor. Phil worked for many years at...

Feb 24, 2023

Ellamae Marie McLaughlin, age 9, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

The family will be present to receive friends from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Seneca Community Church, 5738 Route 96, Romulus. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 1:00pm at the church. The...

Feb 19, 2023

Beatrice E. Licak, age 90, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Geneva General Hospital.

Bea was born on January 11,1933 in Alhambra, CA, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Adelle (nee Heisel) Nivison. She was a graduate of the Ovid High School class of 1952. She was a faithful attendee of Christ Church in...

Feb 9, 2023

John Mitchell, age 86, died on February 9, 2023 at the Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Horseheads after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

John was born in Lubec, Maine on April 18, 1936, a son of the late James and Hazel (nee Ryder) Mitchell. Upon graduating from Lubec High School, he obtained his electrical engineering...