OBITUARIES

Jul 14, 2023

Judy A. Poth, age 81, lifetime resident of the area, died following a brief hospitalization at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, July 14, 2023.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 10:00am to Noon. A memorial service will then be held at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Rob...

Jul 8, 2023

Raymond L. Austin, age 82, formerly of West Seneca Street, died at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Ray was born in Seneca Falls on November 16, 1940, a son of the late Howard and Marjorie (nee Fish) Austin.  He served his country in the Air Force from 1963-1967 as a member...

Jul 4, 2023

Virginia A. Olsowske, age 82, of Romulus passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

A private service will be held at a later date for family. In lieu of flowers the family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Virginia’s name to kindly consider the MacDougall Sportsmen’s Club, 3800 MacDougall...

Jun 30, 2023

Maria (nee Herrmann) Elmore, age 83, died at Geneva General Hospital on Friday June 30, 2023.

Maria was born in Mainz, Germany on April 7, 1940. Gaining her primary education in Germany, Maria worked several jobs there before moving to the US, highlighted by working at a local winery and for Opel Automotive Manufacturing. Locally she worked...

Jun 28, 2023

Edward J. Walawender, age 95, longtime resident of Hayts Corners on County Road 129, passed away at Geneva Living Center, where he had been residing since February 2023.

The family will receive friends from 10:00am to 11:30am on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid. A Mass of Christian Burial will...

Jun 20, 2023

Arlo L. Johnson, age 81, formerly of Keady Road in Lodi, died at the home of his daughter at in Lyons on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

The family will host a Celebration of Life at their home at 1177 State Route in Lyons on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from Noon to 4:00pm.  In lieu of flowers, kindly...

Jun 19, 2023

Ada C. Cool, age 89, of 4692 Cool’s Drive, passed away at her home on Monday, June 19, 2023.

The family will receive friends from 10:00am to 11:30am on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon on Friday, at Holy Cross...

Jun 11, 2023

Francis Mettler, longtime resident of County Road 129, died at Bethany Village in Horseheads following a recent hospitalization.

Francis was born in Ithaca on January 2, 1927, attended Trumansburg High School and was drafted by the US Army in 1945.  He was self-employed as a roofer, installing 100’s of roofs in the local area, and then became...

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...