OBITUARIES

Jun 10, 2014

Constance R. Dreier, age 52 of Falls Street, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Connie was born in Johnson City, NY on March 12, 1962. She had worked as a nursing assistant of the Rochester area. She then spent the majority of her later life in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. Connie is survived by her daughter...

May 25, 2014

Michael W. Rainey, age 58, passed away of natural causes at his home on County Road 139 on Sunday, May 25, 2014. Mike worked side by side with his parents at the Bolton's Donut Shop in Ithaca and Happy Landing Restaurant in Interlaken for many years.

He waspreceded in death by his loving parents, Bob andPhyllis, and...

May 18, 2014

Mary Carroll Willers, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Kidders, New York on Sunday, May 18, 2014 with her family by her side. She was 96. There will be a funeral mass to celebrate Mary's life at 11 AM, on Friday, May 30 at the St Francis Solanus Catholic Church in...

May 3, 2014

Gerald E. Slocum, of Interlaken, passed away unexpectedly at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the age of 86. Gerald was born in Mecklenburg, NY on September 29, 1927, a son of the late Earl and Lillian (Miller) Slocum. He was an Aviation Electrician’s Mate Third Class V6 USNR in the United States Navy...

Apr 29, 2014

Francis E. “Fran” Hurd, age 90, of Indian Hills in Waterloo and longtime resident of Lodi, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday (Apr. 29, 2014) at Rochester General Hospital following a sudden heart attack.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Sunday, May 4, 2014 and on Monday, May 5, 2014 from 10:00am to 11:00am...

Apr 28, 2014

Irene M. Williamson, age 71, of Conifer Village, passed away peacefully at her apartment, following an extended cancer illness.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00am on Monday (April 28) at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street in Ovid. A funeral service will then follow at 11:00am, officiated by Pastor Dave Spencer of the...

Apr 17, 2014

Mae Ida Gleason of Romulus passed away at home on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the age of 88.

In keeping with Mae’s wishes there will be no services.

Mae was born in Seneca Falls on March 12, 1926, the only child of the late Wesley and Loretta (Smith) Upham. Mae is survived by her...

Apr 11, 2014

Eleanor J. “Sue” Weber, age 74, of 8612 Lodi-Covert Townline Road, died on Friday, April 11, 2014 at Cayuga Medical Center. Payers of committal will be held privately at West Lodi Cemetery. Covert Funeral Home of Ovid has assisted the family with arrangments.

Mar 30, 2014

William A.”Bill” Hartigan, age 84, of Main Street in Romulus, died at Geneva General Hospital on Sunday, March 30, 2014. A Scripture Service, officiated by Fr. Bart Minson, OFMCap, will be held at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2014 Bill was born in Utica, NY on August 18, 1929, a son of...

Mar 24, 2014

Patricia B. Lee, age 90, of Albany passed away at Albany Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 24, 2014. Services will be private for the family. As a lifelong animal lover, Patricia’s family asks those who wish to make a contribution in her memory to kindly consider Pryor’s Planet, 16060 Ventura Blvd. #110, Encino, CA 91436; www.Pryorsplanet.com Patricia was born...

Mar 3, 2014

Ethel B. Bond, age 96, of Waterloo, NY, and formerly of Ovid and Winter Haven, FL, died on Monday March 3, 2014 at the Wayne County Nursing Home in Lyons.

In accordance with Ethel’s wishes there will be no prior calling hours. A grave side memorial service will be held in the Spring at the Canoga Cemetery,...

Feb 16, 2014

Gary B. Ike, age 79, longtime area resident, died at Seneca Nursing & Rehab on Sunday, (Feb 16th) following a brief illness. The family will receive friends from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Friday, (Feb 21st) at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street in Ovid. A memorial service will then be held at the funeral home at 1:00. Interment...

Feb 11, 2014

Everett “Chuck” Babcock,Sr. age 76, of 2162 Grove Street, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, as the result of a spinal injury he sustained at home in December. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 16, 2014 from 1:00 to 5:00pm at Covert Funeral Home, 7199...

Feb 4, 2014

Curtis M. Thompson age 77, of 3643 County Road 139, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2014.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00pm on Saturday, February 8th, 2014, at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 South Main Street in Ovid. Prayers of committal will be held privately at Lake View Cemetery in Interlaken....

Feb 1, 2014

Ismael Vasquez, age 71, of 1062 Route 336, died on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Geneva General Hospital.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 on Wednesday, February 5th, at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street in Ovid, a funeral service will then follow at the funeral home at 2:00pm, officiated by Rev. John Kotun....

Jan 29, 2014

Esther Jane Lathan Passmore, age 84, of Romulus, formerly of Willard, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 29, 2014.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at her home at 5440 McDuffie Town Road, Romulus, on Saturday, February 1st, 2014 from 2-6 pm. The family asks those who wish to remember Esther in...

Jan 20, 2014

Velma M. Maguire, age 98, formerly of Water Street in Ovid, died at Seneca Nursing & Rehab Center in Waterloo on Monday, January 20, 2014.

The family will receive friends from 11:00am to Noon on Thursday (Jan 23rd) at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 South Main Street in Ovid. A funeral service will then follow at Noon on...

Jan 9, 2014

Harry G. Hayes, age 74, lifetime resident of Lodi, died on Thursday (Jan 9th) at Bayonet Point Medical Center in Hudson, FL, following a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held at West Lodi Cemetery at a future date, to be announced by Covert Funeral Home of Ovid. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation...

Jan 5, 2014

Calvin N. Champion age 77, of 8913 State Route 414, died at the home of his daughter in Willard on Sunday, January 05, 2014, following a recent cancer diagnosis.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00pm on Wednesday, (Jan 8th) at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 South Main Street in Ovid. A funeral service, officiated by...

Jan 4, 2014

Mary Ellen Bond, 89, of Ovid, went to be with her Lord on Jan. 4, 2014. She was born on October 14, 1924, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Stuart V. and Dorothy (Davis) Carpenter. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1943. Mary Ellen was a coloratura soprano and had the honor of singing on television...