OBITUARIES

Oct 5, 2020

Melvin “Jim” Creswell Sr., age 80, died unexpectedly at his home on Center Road on Monday.

Services with military honors will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Romulus, with Pastor Rob Mellgard officiating. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a memorial contribution in Jim’s memory to South Seneca...

Oct 5, 2020

Charles E. “Butch” Pell, age 75, of County Road 141, passed away at The Centers at St. Camillus in Syracuse after a month long hospitalization in Geneva.

Services will be held privately at Covert Funeral Home, with military honors at Lake View Cemetery in Interlaken. Kindly consider a donation in Butch’s memory to Lake View Cemetery Association,...

Oct 1, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce Michael R. Griffin, 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY after fighting a valiant, year-long battle with cancer.

Born in Buffalo, NY on August 27, 1957, Mike was raised in Interlaken, NY where he sought out adventures (many unprintable for...

Sep 19, 2020

Francis G. “Frank” Greene, age 64, former longtime resident of Tipperary Street in Romulus, passed away at his home in Dundee on Saturday, September 19, 2020.

A funeral service to celebrate Frank’s life will be held at 11:00am on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Seneca Community Church, 5738 State Route 96, in Romulus, officiated by Pastor Dave...

Sep 6, 2020

Embrose A. Dugas, age 89, former longtime resident of the Bixby Homes, walked into his sunset on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Embrose was born in Jeanerette, LA on July 1, 1931, a son of the late Embrose and Julia (Landor) Dugas Sr.  He proudly served his country in the US Air Force, from 1951 to 1953.  He...

Sep 6, 2020

Judy Simmers, 73, passed away Sunday (September 6, 2020) after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.

Obeying her wishes there will be no funeral services. A family gathering will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Romulus Music Boosters, RCS Music Boosters, 5705 Rt. 96, Romulus, NY 14541...

Sep 3, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Patrick Joseph O'Connell announces his passing on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at the age of 62 after a brief battle with cancer.

Patrick was born on March 6, 1958, in Waterloo, the son of the late James and Joy (Coryell) O'Connell.Growing up in the Finger Lakes...

Sep 2, 2020

Frances Delong Steen, age 92, longtime resident of Ithaca and formerly of the Ovid area, passed away peacefully at home, following a brief illness.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid.  Prayers of committal will be held privately at Ovid Union...

Aug 22, 2020

Robert F. “Fritz” Veeder, age 53, died of injuries sustained in an ATV accident on Saturday, August 22, 2020.

Fritz was born in Montour Falls on April 24, 1967, a son of Gary F. and Agnes Veeder. He graduated from South Seneca High School and had worked at Hartman’s Welding in Waterloo, traveled with a rigging company...

Aug 16, 2020

Harold W. Grove, age 71, of 5767 Main Street, died at Geneva General Hospital following an extended illness.

Harold was born in Bellefonte, PA on December 10, 1948, a son of the late Steryl E. and Betty (Sunday) Grove. Upon completion of High School, he joined the US Army where he had a 23 year career, retiring...

Aug 14, 2020

Edward F. Crouse, of Lodi-Covert Townline Road, died at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, on Friday, August 14, 2020.

Ed was born in Newark, NY on January 10, 1945, a son of the Edward F. and Martha (McGuire) Crouse. Ed left high school and joined the US Navy, serving from May 29, 1963 to September 22,...

Aug 5, 2020

Fred Sepe, age 80, went home to be with His Lord on August 5, 2020.

Fred was born into a large, loving family in Queens, New York. He was the oldest of five siblings and 30 first cousins. Fred was a caring, hard-working man, fearless, smart, innovative and loving. He cherished his family, his farm, wildlife, horses...

Jul 28, 2020

Barbara J. Hornyak passed away at home on July 28, 2020 at the age of 75.

Barbara was born in Manchester, CT on April 1, 1945, a daughter of the late Edgar and Astrid (Benson) Smith. She was a registered nurse for many years.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Philip Hornyak in...

Jul 27, 2020

Josetta E. “Jo” Babcock, age 77, longtime resident of Ovid and Lodi, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Monday, July 27, 2020, following several recent hospitalizations.

Josetta was born in Afton, NY on January 14, 1943, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Verna O’Rourke. Her grandmother, Ethel M. O’Rourke was instrumental throughout her childhood.  Josetta...

Jul 27, 2020

Michael J. Lichak Sr., age 82, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home with family by his side on July 27, 2020.

Born in Old Forge, PA on July 1, 1938, the son of the late George Sr. and Elizabeth (Lesko) Lichak.  Michael worked at Willard Psychiatric Center as a mental health therapy aide for 37 years....

Jul 25, 2020

CORN HILL

Steven Wayne Copeland, Jazz Musician, age 55, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Born August 11, 1964 in Stuttgart, Germany, a son of Howard F. and Vera Copeland.  Steve was born in Stuttgart, German on August 11, 1964, a son of CSM Howard F. and Vera Copeland. Their military family traveled throughout the world,...

Jul 18, 2020

Nichole M. Edkin-Steinruck, age 29, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, July 18, 2020.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid from 4:00 to 6:00pm on Friday, July 24, 2020. A memorial service and burial at Ovid Union Cemetery will be held privately. Kindly consider a donation in Nichole’s memory to Beverly...

Jul 13, 2020

Salomon S. Butler, age 37, longtime Ovid resident, died at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse on, Monday, July 13, 2020, a result of long term health complications.

Solomon was born in Ithaca on February 28, 1983, a son of the late Albert “Sonny” Butler and Deborah Constantine.  In his adolescent years, he was fostered by Ted...

Jul 4, 2020

Geraldine "Gerrie" Hibbard Died on Saturday July 4, 2020 at the age of 84. Gerrie was born in Seneca Falls, NY and raised in Romulus, NY.

Gerrie was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Vangelder) Hilkert.

Gerrie is survived by her children, Sansa Hibbard of Waterloo, Jay Hibbard of Waterloo and Scott Hibbard...

Jul 3, 2020

Stephen D. Hovencamp, age 70, of 2075 Wilson Road and former longtime resident of Trumansburg, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at SUNY Upstate Medical Center after a brief illness, with his wife by his side. We take comfort in knowing that he❜s sailed on to higher waters where the fish are plentiful, and he can cast his...