OBITUARIES

Feb 6, 2025

Elsie M. Spencer of Auburn, formerly of Ovid passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 83. Born on January 21, 1942, in Seneca Falls, she embodied warmth and compassion throughout her life.

For many years, Elsie dedicated herself to being a home health care provider in the Ovid area. She was particularly...

Jan 30, 2025

LODI-Jeffrey W. Frey, age 63, longtime resident of Shaw Road, died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on the evening of January 30, 2025.

 

Jeff was born in Rochester on May 31, 1961, and was the son of William and Nancy Frey. He graduated from Irondequoit High School and attended Monroe Community College where he was an all-American swimmer. He worked...

Jan 27, 2025

Ruth M. Lucas of Interlaken passed away, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the age of 81. 

Ruth was born in the South Bronx on February 17, 1943, a daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (nee Dunning) Lewis. Ruth grew up in humble beginnings in the tight-knit and once innocent community...

Jan 19, 2025

Jane Simmons, age 90, longtime resident of the Ovid area, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Sunday, January 19, 2025, following a several years as a resident of Huntington Nursing Home.

 

Jane was born in Ithaca on January 16, 1935, a daughter of the late Paul L. and Reva (nee Landon) Dean. In addition to raising her family of four,...

Jan 16, 2025

Florence E. McComb, age 84, longtime resident of Rock River Road, died at Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

She was born in Portland Point on September 16, 1940, one of 9 children born to James E. and Cora Reagin. She was married to Gerald McComb of Interlaken when she was 16, and they eventually made their home on...

Jan 15, 2025

Brenda S. Griffin, born on November 23, 1958, in Penn Yan, NY, passed away on January 15, 2025, at Strong Hospital. Brenda's journey through life was marked by dedication and service, both in her career and her community.

Brenda attended grade school in Interlaken and proudly graduated from South Seneca High School in 1976. Following her education, Brenda embarked on a...

Jan 10, 2025

Dennis C. Hayes, age 72, longtime resident of Ovid and Romulus, passed away peacefully January 10, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born in Seneca Falls on April 4, 1952. A born naturalist, Dennis created a lasting legacy by passing on his love of nature to his children, grandchildren and many who knew him. Inspiring us to foster a deep...

Dec 30, 2024

OVID-Inez Scharlene (nee Seydlitz) Schweizer, age 78, of Macedon NY, passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital Monday, December 30,2024.

Born in Lincoln Nebraska, Inez was the eldest of the four daughters of Charles Benno Seydlitz and Elsie Rose (nee Miller) Seydlitz. She spent her childhood and teen years in Nebraska where she was raised in the Baptist Church, loved her cat...

Dec 10, 2024

James E. Langley, age 80, of 5618 State Route 414, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 10, 2024

 

Jim was born in Seneca Falls on June 9, 1944, a son of the late William R. and June D. (nee Ostberg) Langley. He was a 1962 graduate of Ovid High School, and had worked as a therapy aide and transfer...

Dec 9, 2024

Ross H. Updike, age 70, lifetime resident of the area, died suddenly at his home on Ovid-Lodi Townline Road on Monday, December 9, 2024.

 

Ross was born in Seneca Falls on May 7, 1954 a son of the late Malcolm and Patricia (nee Ike) Updike. He was a graduate of South Seneca High School and had been a competitive barrel racer...

Dec 6, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul David McCoy, age 79, on December 6th, 2024 at Geneva General Hospital . 

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, Navy veteran, and hardworking member of the community, Paul lived a life of service, dedication, and strength. His legacy will continue to inspire all who knew him.

Born on December 18, 1944...

Nov 19, 2024

James H. Blanche, age 73, longtime resident of Lodi and Ovid, died at Strong Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Jim was born in Clifton Springs on August 13, 1951, a son of Joseph and Helen (Ward) Blanche, he proudly served his country in the US Army during the Viet Nam era....

Nov 16, 2024

Barbara J. Strawway, age 91, longtime resident of Ovid and Romulus died at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, following a brief hospitalization.

Barb was born in Candor, NY on April 19, 1933. Her mother died when she was only 13, and her grandmother, Lily Cook, was instrumental in her upbringing.  Barb worked a long career of 28...

Nov 11, 2024

Judy L. Rosbaugh, age 82,  longtime resident of Brown Street, died on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Seneca Nursing Center in Waterloo, following a recent decline in her health.

Judy was born in Cortland on August 26, 1942, a daughter of Bernold and Lucille (nee Underwood) Ike.  She was a Romulus High School graduate and had long...

Nov 8, 2024

Douglas Stuart McWhorter, age 58, longtime resident of Combs Road, died unexpectedly at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Doug was born in Waterloo, NY on October 30, 1966, the youngest child of Stuart and Jean (nee White) McWhorter. He was a 1985 graduate of South Seneca High School, where his friends called him “Stu-bee”...

Nov 8, 2024

Robert Lenwood Winder, age 85, of Interlaken passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, November 8, 2024.

Prayers of committal will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Lake View Cemetery in Interlaken.

He was born in Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania on December 26, 1938, a son of the late Lenwood Winder...

Nov 2, 2024

Virginia R. Cosgrove, of Sheldrake died November 2, 2024. She was born in Buffalo, NY May 16, 1927, the daughter of George S. Minns of Seneca Castle, NY and Laurel Lane (Pim) Minns of Buffalo, NY.  She grew up in Buffalo, attended PS 45 and graduated from Lafayette High School.  Upon marrying William Rollo, she moved to Seneca Falls,...

Nov 1, 2024

Aneta S. Glover, longtime resident of Main Street in Interlaken, died at Huntington Living Center in Waterloo on November 1, 2024.

Aneta was born in Poughkeepsie on March 1, 1943, the daughter of the late Tracey and Frances (nee Medlock) Glover. She had worked as an office assistant in various parts of New York before moving back...

Oct 31, 2024

Kenyon R. Alexander, age 77, passed away at his Poplar Beach home on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Kenny was born in Ithaca on August 19, 1947, a son of the late Robert and Jean (nee Margeson) Alexander. The family lived in the Fall Creek Neighborhood, and for a lifetime considered himself a “Cricker”. He loved any and...

Oct 24, 2024

Natalie Louise Covert of Ovid passed away at home on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the age of 41.

A Celebration of Natalie’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the Ovid VFW, 7068 Route 96, Ovid. The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Natalie’s...