OBITUARIES

Jan 25, 2023

Linnet K. McLaughlin, age 45, of 2131 Chapman Street died on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Strong Hospital following a sudden cardiac event.

Linnet was born in Centereach, Long Island on May 8, 1977, the daughter of Edmund and Patricia (nee Greco) Iseley. The family moved to Willard in 1987, and Linnet graduated from South...

Jan 21, 2023

Betty J. Baker, age 78, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at FF Thompson Hospital, after a hard fight with cancer.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid.  Prayers of committal will be held at Ovid Union Cemetery and a reception will be hosted...

Jan 18, 2023

Robert Lewis Clark, age 66, of Interlaken passed away at home with his wife by his side on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

In keeping with Robert’s wishes, services will be private for family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks those who would like to make a donation in Robert’s memory to kindly consider the Tunnels to...

Jan 10, 2023

Gwendolyn Ann (nee Dhondt) Hayes, 71, of Ovid, NY, entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2023 surrounded by family.

She bravely and gracefully battled cancer, and while she didn’t lose that battle, she opted for peace and comfort instead of war on her terms.

Gwen was predeceased by her biological father Lewis Dhondt, her...

Jan 9, 2023

Walter A. Troutman, age 78, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on January 9, 2023.

Walter was born in Seneca Falls on February 3, 1944, the son of the late Douglas and Gwendolyn (nee Thomas) Troutman. He joined the US Air Force in 1964 and proudly served during the Vietnam War. He worked for 20 plus years...

Jan 7, 2023

Larry G. Poth, age 81, lifetime resident of the area, died under hospice care in Wildwood, FL on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

A graveside service, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 26, 2023 at the West Lodi Cemetery. The family will then host a reception at the Lodi Fire House,...

2023

Francis J. Laper, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at home on January 8th. His body will be interred at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Auburn. A ceremony of remembrance will be held sometime later in the Spring or Summer.  Francis loved his garden, the lake, the activities at the birdhouses he recently built with his best friend, Steve. He loved everything...

Dec 23, 2022

David E. Coleman, age 66, of County Road 129, passed away at his home on Friday, December 23, 2022.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00am.  A memorial service will then follow at 11:00, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard of Ovid...

Dec 22, 2022

Steven A. Wingler, age 68, passed away at home surrounded by family on December 22, 2022. He was born October 28, 1954 in North Wilkesboro, NC. The son of the late Arnold and Annie Belle (nee Brooks) Wingler.

Steve, or more commonly Papa Wingler was one of the most indescribable men in the world. He...

Dec 14, 2022

Orlinda Mae (nee Peebles) Keach, age 79, longtime resident of Romulus and Varick, died peacefully at Huntington Living Center on Wednesday, December 14, 2022

A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery in the town of Varick.  Kindly consider a donation in Linda’s memory to Oak...

Dec 6, 2022

Susan E. McQuilkin, age 61, of South Town Building Road, died at her home on December 6, 2022 after a brief illness.

Born in Kenmore, NY on June 4, 1961 the daughter of Gary and MaryLou Whitely. She had lived in the Ovid area for over 20 years, having most recently worked at Ovid Big...

Dec 3, 2022

Erline M. Cooley, age 90, died at home on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

Erline was born on August 9, 1932, the daughter of the late Earl and Mary Louise (nee Carey) Corwin.  She was a graduate of Romulus Highschool and a longtime resident of Romulus.

Services are being held privately for family, per Erline's request....

Nov 29, 2022

Brenda M. Reagin, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Cayuga Medical Center.

The family will receive friends from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street in Ovid, a funeral service will then immediately follow at 2:00pm. Interment will be held at Ovid Union Cemetery following the...

Nov 28, 2022

Crystal M. “Shell Meeks" Houseknecht, age 41, died peacefully in Willard at the home of her sister, on Monday, November 28, 2022, following a recent cancer illness.

A graveside ceremony will be held at 2:00 on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Lakeview Cemetery in Interlaken, officiated by Pastor Tim Dean.  Kindly consider a donation in Shell’s memory...

Nov 24, 2022

Paul “Jerry” Westervelt, age 77, of Lakeshore Landing in Romulus, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 with his wife and son at his side.

Born in Seneca Falls on March 10, 1945, a son of the late Paul and Arleta (nee Swanson) Westervelt. Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Ovid High School and had already...

Nov 17, 2022

John E. Coleman, age 82, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid from 10:00am to Noon on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. A memorial service will immediately follow at Noon, prayers of committal with military honors will be held at Holy Cross...

Nov 8, 2022

Leo M. Young, age 86, longtime resident of the Ovid area, waved his checkered flag for the last time on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after being on hospice for several weeks.

Born in Geneva, NY on August 17, 1936, Leo was one of eleven children to James and Eva (nee Wyman) Young.   Following his service in the...

Nov 7, 2022

Janet Sue Shellenberger, age 63, of Halsey Lane, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, November 7, 2022.

Janet was born in Fort Hood, Texas on September 2, 1959, a daughter of the late Bill Sullivan and Madiline Sue Tucker, living throughout the country as she grew up in a military family. She had lived in Seneca...

Nov 5, 2022

Joann C O’Connell, 89, formerly of Ovid, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Kingston, NY on August 24, 1933 to W. Leonard and Anne (nee Lawson) Collins. Raised in Bloomingburg, NY, Joann graduated from Middletown High School and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing...

Nov 4, 2022

OVID- Frances M. Harris, age 80, lifetime resident of the Ovid area, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022.

Fran was born on December 24, 1941, a daughter of the late Fayette and Dorothy (nee Keavney) Carpenter, and a graduate of Ovid Central School. She was married to Bill Harris in September of 1962 and...