OBITUARIES

May 23, 2021

Kenneth L. Austin, age 69 has baled his last load of hay and ridden⁰ his favorite John Deere into the setting sun on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Ken was born in Elmira on July 31, 1951, son of the late Lyle and Lelia Anthony Austin. He was a graduate of Horseheads High School Class of...

May 20, 2021

Carol J. Bond, longtime resident of Ovid and Willard, died at Pathway Home in Seneca Falls on Thursday, May 20. 2021

At Carol’s request, there will be no services and her ashes will be scattered privately.

Carol was born in Seneca Falls on April 3, 1948, a daughter of the late Stanley Lee and Josephine...

May 19, 2021

Kenneth “Poppie” Reilly, age 81 of Ovid, NY passed unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Ken was born in Queens, NY on December 27, 1939, a son of late Edward and Myrtle Reilly. In 1971, Ken and Olga moved their 5 children to Ovid to build a life away from the hustle and bustle...

May 13, 2021

Mary Anne Kowalski, our beloved sister, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 13, 2021, in her home in Romulus, New York.  She was born on August 18, 1946 in Denver, Colorado to the late Rose O’Meara and Thaddeus Kowalski.

Mary Anne was raised in Colonie, New York. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in...

Apr 30, 2021

Robert Burns Mannix, age 84, lifetime resident of Ovid, died at MM Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua on Friday, April 30, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Friday, August 13th, 2021 by Fr. Bernard Maloney OFMCap at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ovid.  Prayers of committal with military honors will...

Apr 30, 2021

Melvin E. Quinn, age 89, of Ovid died at Cayuga Medical Center on Friday, April 30, 2021.

The family will receive friends from 11:00am to Noon on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid.  A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard will then be held at Noon, followed by prayers of committal at...

Apr 30, 2021

Joseph E. Nogle, age 87, longtime resident of East Lake Road, passed away at his home on Friday, April 30, 2021.

The family will receive friends from 11:00am to Noon on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid.  A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard will then be held at Noon, followed by...

Apr 29, 2021

Romulus, NY/Crosby, TX –Dana M. Speegle, 47,  of Crosby, TX, passed away on 29 April 2021 at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Baytown, TX unexpectedly.  Dana was surrounded by his family.

Dana was born 23 May 1973 in Waterloo, NY, son of Michael (deceased) and Linda Speegle.  Dana’s growing up years were spent in Denver, CO, Landstuhl, West...

Apr 24, 2021

Larry E. Cooper, age 57, passed away at home with his family on Saturday, April 24, 2021, after a long and courageous fight with cancer.

Larry was born in Ithaca on December 30, 1963, a son of the late Stephen and Adelaide (Sarsfield) Cooper. He proudly served his country as member of the Army from 1983-1986. Larry...

Apr 15, 2021

Ruth L. Wilson, a ge 100, previously of Geneva and Ovid, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Ruth was born on July 6, 1920 in Phelps, NY, a daughter of the late Lewis and Lillian Frind.  Ruth married Hayes Wilson in April 1943 and moved to Boise, Idaho due to Hayes’s military service.  They...

Apr 10, 2021

Michelle E. Langley, age 63, lifetime resident of Ovid, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Geneva General Hospital.

Michelle was born in Seneca Falls on July 14, 1957, a daughter of the late Richard and Joyce (nee Christopher) Young.  She was a 1976 graduate of South Seneca Central School and had worked for many years...

Apr 3, 2021

Audrey M. Dawson, age 87, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

Audrey was born in Ithaca on January 28, 1934, a daughter of the late Merlin and Maud (Goodwin) Mabie. A graduate of Interlaken Central Schools in 1952, Audrey spent many years working at Lakeside Nursing Home in Ithaca and working in...

Mar 26, 2021

Brenda L. Fenton Campbell Porter, age 48, died unexpectedly at her home on Munson Road on Friday, March 26, 2021.

Brenda was born in Ithaca on May 3, 1972, a daughter of Vern and Barbara (Murray) Fenton. She had worked throughout the Ithaca area as a bartender and waitress, most notably the VFW on State Street in...

Mar 26, 2021

Chester S. Goslicki, age 86, of Ovid passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Friday, March 26, 2021

Prayers of Committal will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery on April 27th at 11:00am. The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Chester’s memory to kindly consider South Seneca Ambulance, 2011 Route 96A, Ovid,...

Mar 12, 2021

Donald A. Dill, age 79, a longtime resident of Elm Beach, passed away on March 12, 2021, following an extended illness.

Donnie was born in Niagara Falls on May 17, 1941, the oldest son of the late Howard and Sally Dill. He was entrusted to the care of Cyrus P. and Marguerite E. Lee of Sheldrake at...

Feb 9, 2021

Judith “Judy” Steve Messenger, age 83, longtime resident of McCarrigher Road, passed away on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA due to complications of Covid-19.

Judy was born in Newfield, NY on April 16, 1937, a daughter of the late Maynard and Vivien Chaffee.  Judy enjoyed a long career at South Seneca...

Feb 8, 2021

Janet M. “Linda” Carvalho, age 82, former longtime resident of Asbury Road in Lansing, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Monday, February 8. 2021 following an extended illness.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 6th at 2:00pm via Zoom   (I.D.: 871 0949 6864 and password: 030621).

Linda was born in Danby on...

Feb 6, 2021

Christopher M. Wilson, age 35, lifetime resident of the Ovid area, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 6, 2021, following a recent hospitalization for diabetes treatment.

The family will host a Celebration of Life at the Ovid VFW at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 20, 2021.

Chris was born in Geneva on September 29, 1985, the son...

Feb 1, 2021

Patrick McLaughlin, age 85, longtime resident of Ovid, NY passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 1, 2021 at Geneva General Hospital.

“Uncle Pat”, as many fondly called him, was born on December 5, 1935 to Clara and Walter McLaughlin. He worked as a laborer in many parts of the Lodi and Ovid area,...

Jan 31, 2021

Dominick Thomas Lasso, age 75, of Lodi passed away at home on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

Dominick was born on October 31, 1945 in Newark, New Jersey, a son of the late Dominick and Emily (Smith) Lasso. He honorably served his country in the United States Coast Guard from 1962-1967 and the Air Force from 1968 to...