OBITUARIES

Jun 23, 2017

Ryan Marley Esguerra, age 23, of Ovid, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2017 in Chicago surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm at the Ovid Federated Church, 7137 Main...

Jun 10, 2017

Martin R. David of Lodi passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Saturday, June 10, 2017, with his wife by his side.

The family will be present to receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on...

Jun 10, 2017

Gary J. Walborn, age 75, longtime resident of Verona Village, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Living Center at Geneva-North.

The family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home. Prayers of committal with military honors will be held at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 10:00am...

Jun 6, 2017

Nita J. Peterson, age 84, formerly of Verona Village, passed away at Geneva General Hospital on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 South Main Street in Ovid, officiated by Pastor Adam Porter of the Covert Baptist Church. Prayers of committal will...

May 31, 2017

Steven A. Hill, age 61, long time resident of Romulus, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Steve was born on July 24, 1955 in Berwick, PA, a son of Donald and Helen Hill. He proudly served his country in the US Army, he was called to active duty during Operation Desert Storm, and retired as Sergeant from Fort Drum....

May 30, 2017

Richard W. ‶Dick″ Clair, formerly of Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Geneva Living Center South, where he had been a resident since last year.

A graveside prayer service with military honors will be held at 10:00am on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Ovid. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider...

May 28, 2017

Charles ‶Chuck″ Krebbeks of Romulus passed away at Westchester Medical Center on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the age of 71. A Graveside Service with full military honors will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Sampson Veteran❜s Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks those that would like to make a contribution in...

May 21, 2017

Jeffrey P. ‶Jeff″ Miller, age 57, of 1790 Gilbert Road, died unexpectedly on Sunday May 21, 2017.

Friends are invited to an open reception, hosted by the family, from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Friday, May 26, 2017 at American Legion Post #462 on Seneca Street in Ovid. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the...

May 21, 2017

Joan A. Lotz, age 75, died on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Rochester General Hospital.

In accordance with Joan❜s wishes, she asks that you remember her kindly and privately, much like she lived her life. Joan was born on August 4, 1941 in Corinth, NY, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Jane Allen. She had...

May 18, 2017

Leonard P. Wilson, age 78, of 3385 Potter Road, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Leonard was born in Interlaken on March 12, 1939, a son of Alfred and Ella Mae (Holford) Wilson. He attended Interlaken High School and remained in the area his entire lifetime. He was married to Barbara Everts on January...

May 14, 2017

Florence Patricia McMaken, age 89, of Parish Road, passed away at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca, following a recent decline in health. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Ovid Federated Church, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider at donation in Pat❜s memory to the OFC Organ...

May 6, 2017

Audrey L. Chaffie, age 81, of Ann Street, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Home in Ithaca.

The family will be present to receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 South Main Street in Ovid. A graveside memorial service will be held at a...

May 4, 2017

Gertrude Lois Steinruck, age 94, formerly of Trumansburg, died on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Seneca View Nursing Facility.

The family will be present to receive friends from from 1:00 to 2:00pm on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 South Main Street in Ovid. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 2:00pm at the...

Apr 23, 2017

Robert Stephen Ubriaco, 63, of Ovid, NY passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Robert is survived by his wife Mary of 39 years; daughter, Therese (Nicholas) Matthews; son, Stephen (Michelle) Ubriaco; brothers, Thomas (Peggy) Ubriaco, Dennis (Carol) Ubriaco, Dean (Mary) Ubriaco; sisters, Jeanne (Jack) Costello, Janet (Michael) Humiston; and many loving nieces,...

Apr 23, 2017

Robert C. ‶Duke″ Gerlach, age 83, of Ovid passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The family will be present to receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Christ Church, 1993 Main...

Apr 16, 2017

William E. ‶Bill″ Harris, age 84, lifelong resident of Ovid passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 16, 2017. The family will receive friends from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Prayers of committal will...

Apr 14, 2017

Gloria D. Close, 84, of Lodi, died at Beechtree Care Center on Friday, April 14, 2017. In keeping with Gloria❜s wishes, services will be private for family. The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Gloria❜s memory to kindly consider the American Legion Post 770, PO Box 456, Trumansburg, NY 14886 or the Lodi Fire...

Mar 28, 2017

Paul W. Walborn Jr., 59, of Port Byron died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital. The family will be present to receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00pm on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will immediately follow at the funeral home at...

Mar 20, 2017

Mr. Paul W. ‶Billy″ Walborn, longtime resident of Ovid, died peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the age of 86, while at the Penn Yan Manor, following a brief hospitalization. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2:00pm on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Ovid Federated Church. There will be a time of fellowship afterwards in the church❜s...

Mar 18, 2017

Timothy C. ‶Griff″ Griffith, age 64, of Ovid passed away at Bridgewater Nursing Home on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

The family will be present to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid. The family asks those that would like to make a contribution in...