OBITUARIES

Jan 28, 2024

Wanda M. Waid, age 92, longtime resident of Interlaken, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Wanda was born in Little Genesee, NY on December 5, 1931, a daughter of the late Gerald B. and Winona (nee Campbell) Winchell. After completing high school in Belmont, she was married to Duane Waid.  In 1955,...

Jan 15, 2024

Richard A. “Dick” Ferris, age 69, longtime resident of County Road 138, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Geneva General Hospital on Monday, January 15, 2024 following complications from recent cancer treatments.

Dick was born in Ithaca, NY on April 17, 1954, a son of the late Harold and Bertha (nee DeLong) Ferris.  He attended Interlaken...

Jan 13, 2024

James A. Reagin Jr., age 59, died at Geneva General Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2024 following a very recent cancer diagnosis.

Jim was born in Cortland on December 18, 1964, a son of the late James and Irene Reagin Sr.  He was a 1985 graduate of South Seneca High School and had a long career at...

Jan 11, 2024

James Allan "Jimmy" Hicks, age 88, of Willard passed away at home on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

In keeping with Jimmy’s wishes, there will be no formal services. The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in his memory to kindly consider the Oak Hill Cemetery, PO Box 134, Romulus, NY 14541, online at...

Jan 11, 2024

Frank E. Nye, age 61, longtime resident of Lodi Center Road, died at his home on Thursday, January 11, 2024, following a cancer diagnosis.

Frank was born in Waterloo on November 13, 1962, a son of the late Milford and Geraldine Nye. He was a graduate of South Seneca High School and had worked at Pine Tree...

Jan 3, 2024

Rachel M. Dahl, age 68, of Romulus passed away on January 3, 2024 at Geneva General Hospital.

In keeping with Rachel’s wishes, there will be no formal services. The family asks if you would like to make a contribution in her memory to kindly consider the Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 East River Road, Waterloo, NY 13165.

Jan 1, 2024

Virginia L. Standish-McLaughlin, age 80, longtime resident of Baptist Church Road, passed away at her home on January 1, 2024.

Virginia was born in Dunbar, West Virginia on August 14, 1943, a daughter of the late Earl and Merle Harris. After moving to Pennsylvania and then New York, she had a long career at Willard Psychiatric Center...

Dec 29, 2023

Betty A. Mead, age 85 longtime resident of Verona Village died on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home following a recent cancer diagnosis.

Betty was born in Elmira on October 13, 1938, the daughter of the late Roland and Minnie (nee Jones) Mead.  She was a 1956 graduate of Ovid High School and began...

Dec 27, 2023

Mary A. McPherson, age 90 of Seneca Falls and Havre, MT passed away on December 27, 2023 at Geneva General Hospital.

Mary was born in Havre, MT on September 22, 1933, the daughter of the late John and Lucy (nee Baricevic) Lawlor.

She was raised on the family ranch and after high school she traveled...

Dec 10, 2023

James Alan Gabriel, 76, of Ovid, passed away in the company of family at the Pathway Home on Sunday, December 10, 2023.  Jim was born on September 11, 1947, in Batavia, NY to the late Stephen and Anna (Gross) Gabriel of Alabama, NY.

Jim attended Oakfield-Alabama Central School and earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics from...

Dec 10, 2023

Robert D. Budd, age 68, of Upper Lake Road, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Bob was born at Yokota AFB in Japan on April 3, 1955. He enlisted in the US Air Force at age 17, and proudly served his country until 1974 as a combat veteran and dog handler in Vietnam. He returned...

Dec 7, 2023

David A. Jones Sr., age 85, passed away at his home in Lodi on Thursday, December 7, 2023 after several months of failing health.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  A funeral service will then take place at 1:00pm, with prayers of committal...

Dec 1, 2023

Cathleen “Kate” Hunt, 73, passed away peacefully on December, 1st, 2023. A celebration of her life will be planned in Spring 2024.

Kate was born on May 20th, 1950 in Bloomfield, NY to parents Richard and Betty Clark. Summers of her childhood were spent at the family cottage on the shores of Canandaigua Lake, where her enduring...

Nov 22, 2023

Robert F. Sherman, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home, with his loving family at his side.

In accordance with Robert’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. Burial will be held privately at Mount Green Cemetery for his family and close friends.

Robert was born in Waterloo, NY on...

Nov 17, 2023

Linda B. Rathbun, age 81 of 5598 County Road 1, Trumansburg, passed away unexpectedly at Strong Hospital in Rochester on Friday, September 17, 2023.

She was born in Sayre, PA on January 29, 1942, a daughter of the late Merriett and Harriet Hodge.  Linda worked at the former Lakeside Nursing Home for several years before her retirement....

Nov 12, 2023

Larry E. Peterson, age 79, of 23 Indian Hills Drive, died peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Geneva General Hospital, following an extended illness.

Larry was born in Pine City, Minnesota on November 4, 1944, a son of the late Harold and Lorraine (nee Olsen) Peterson with brother Leslie and sister Dorothy. He obtained his master’s...

Nov 1, 2023

Heidi Coryell, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Heidi was born in Washington, DC on January 1, 1945, a daughter of the late James and Henrietta (nee Charles) Garner.  She received her Master’s degree and worked for many years at the Cayuga Home for Children in Auburn, NY. Heidi spent her life fiercely...

Oct 30, 2023

Elaine Houseknecht, age 80, longtime resident of 8236 County Road 131, gained her angel wings on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA following a brief hospitalization.

Elaine was born in Geneva on January 17, 1943, a daughter of the late Alburtus and Catharine (nee Goodge) VanRiper. After graduation, she was married to...

Oct 23, 2023

Nancy I. Jacot Canniff, age 89, longtime resident of 8252 Neely Road, died on Monday, October 23, 2023, surrounded by family at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY.

Born in Ellsworth, Maine on January 2, 1934, a daughter to Lawrence and Marjorie (nee Hamblen) Robinson. She grew up on Mount Desert Island in the town of Southwest...

Oct 19, 2023

Matthew Lee Null passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the age of 48.

A Celebration of Life  will be held from 3:00 to 6:00pm on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Ovid VFW Post 6200, 7068 Route 96, Ovid. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.

Matt was...