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Thomas Martz Obituary

SENECA FALLS/OVID– Thomas H. Martz Jr., age 63, longtime resident of Ovid, died at his Seneca Falls home on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Tommy was born in Waterloo on March 1, 1960, the only son of Thomas and Nancy (nee Stephens) Martz. He graduated from Romulus Central School and had worked at Brewers Construction in Ovid until his retirement. He was a member of the Ovid VFW Auxiliary and a volunteer for the Romulus Fire Department. Tommy was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish.

He is survived by his mother, Nancy Kelsey of Waterloo, father, Thomas Martz Sr. of Georgia; sisters, Terri (Robert) Taggart of Georgia and Tracey (David) Martz-Hoffman of Geneva and brother in law, Joseph LaGeorge of Mount Morris; his children, Andrew (Catherine) Avery of Seneca Falls, Beth (Aaron) Lapp-Mangum of Candor and Craig Lapp of Seneca Falls; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Tommy was preceded in death by his long time companion, Rhonda Lapp; a sister, Tami LaGeorge; and step father, Norman Kelsey.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, (November 6), at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid, officiated by Rev. Scott Avery. Prayers of committal will be held in Ovid Union Cemetery.

For additional information please visit www.covertfuneralhome.com or call 6074-869-3411

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, 2023.

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Wilmer and Cheri Zimmerman

October 28, 2023

You have our condolences. Many fun memories while in Fire Department. You are all in our prayers.

Kathy Spencer-Brockway

October 17, 2023

Martz family I´m so so sorry to hear Tommy passed.
Thinking of you all during this time

Melanie Bennett MacShane

October 13, 2023

Tommy you will always hold a special place in my heart. I have fond memories of old times.peace be with you .

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