OBITUARIES

Raymond E. Cottman

Raymond E. Cottman

Oct 7, 2026

Raymond E. Cottman of Swan Lake, NY, an Assistant House Manager for New Hope Community in Loch Sheldrake, NY and a longtime area resident, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the Garnet Health Hospital, Harris, NY. He was 45.

The son of Marion Cottman and Robert Brice, he was born July 4, 1981, in Manhattan, NY.

Raymond found joy in singing, bringing...

Patricia N. Bauernfeind

Patricia N. Bauernfeind

Oct 5, 2026

Patricia N. Bauernfeind of Milanville, PA, a longtime area resident died Monday, October 5, 2026 at the Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA. She was 61.

The daughter of the late William C. "Sonny" and Katie P. Soles Cain, she was born June 25, 1965 in Fayetteville, NC.

Patty had attended the Caulkins Baptist Church in Milanville, PA. She had worked as...

Carol Hook

Carol Hook

Oct 4, 2026

Carol Hook, (Carol Stewart), age 86, of Liberty, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 4, 2026, at Garnet Regional Hospital in Middletown, NY.

Born on December 5, 1939, in Liberty, NY to Cyrus Jay Stewart and Nancy Stewart, Carol grew up in Liberty where she attended Liberty High School. She went on to become a wonderful...

Walter J. Bivens, III

Walter J. Bivens, III

Oct 4, 2026

Walter J. Bivens, III of Downsville, NY, a bluestone cutter and a lifelong area resident died Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Downsville, NY. He was 74.

The son of the late Walter J., Jr. and Leona O'Dell Bivens, he was born July 2, 1952 in Walton, NY.

Walter enjoyed being in the outdoors and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife,...

Lillian Lynn Kowalik

Lillian Lynn Kowalik

Oct 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Lillian Lynn Kowalik

Lillian Lynn Kowalik, aged 60, passed away peacefully at her residence in Liberty, New York, on October 3, 2026.

Lillian was born on January 16, 1966, at Cape Cod General Hospital in Hyannis, Massachusetts, alongside her twin brother, George.

At just six months old, she moved with her family to Newburgh, New York. She spent her...

Robert L. Silsbe

Robert L. Silsbe

Sep 25, 2026

Robert Lloyd Silsbe of Tennanah Lake, NY, and Venice, FL, died Friday, September 25, 2026. He was 72.

The son of the late Seymour and Joan Pearlstein Silsbe, he was born July 22, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY. Known as Bob to family and friends, he was a graduate of James Madison High School, graduated from the University of Miami with a...

Edward B. McAndrew

Edward B. McAndrew

Sep 22, 2026

Edward B. McAndrew, 91, longtime resident of Liberty, NY, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2026. His wife and best friend of 67 years, Norma C. McAndrew, survives him.

Born March 6, 1935, in Dunmore, PA to James and Irene McAndrew, he was one of six children. He graduated from East Stroudsburg Teachers College. He met his wife, Norma,...

Dale E. Browne-O'Dell

Dale E. Browne-O'Dell

Sep 18, 2026

Dale E. Browne-O’Dell of Cuddebackville, NY, the former owner of O’Dell Country Store in Cuddebackville, NY and a long time area resident died on Friday, September 18, 2026 at The Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty, NY. She was 85.

The daughter of the late Arthur and Anne Woolaver Leinbach, she was born May 19, 1941 in Binghamton, New York.

Dale...

Dale P. Price

Dale P. Price

Sep 18, 2026

Dale P. Price of Neversink, NY, a retired Bakery Manager and Carpentry Supervisor at Frost Valley YMCA for over 40 years, and lifelong area resident of Sullivan County, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026. He was 68.

What can one say about a man like Dale, when no words can really do him justice?

Dale’s life spoke for itself. He was genuine,...

Barbara Jane Diekman

Barbara Jane Diekman

Sep 16, 2026

Barbara Jane Diekman of Smallwood, NY passed away September 16, 2026 at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY. She was 87.

The daughter of the late John and Mildred Nathanson Bootsman, she was born May 4, 1939 in Evergreen Park, IL.

Barbara was a graduate of Hope College in Holland, Michigan. She devoted much of her life to education, teaching German, Biology,...

Deneen D. Sterrett

Deneen D. Sterrett

Sep 13, 2026

Deneen D. Sterrett of Manhattan, NY, formerly of Sullivan County, NY died Sunday, September 13, 2026 at her home in New York City. She was 62.

The daughter of the late Lora Sterrett, she was born July 18, 1964 in NYC, NY.

Deneen was a Direct Support Professional and had worked for Sullivan ARC and The Center for Discovery. She enjoyed interior...

Howard "Howie" Charles Olsen, Jr.

Howard "Howie" Charles Olsen, Jr.

Sep 11, 2026

Howard C. "Howie" Olsen, Jr. of Niles, Ohio, formerly of Sullivan County, NY, died Saturday, September 11, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, OH. He was 70.

The son of the late Howard C., Sr. and Sharron Smith Olsen Reynolds, he was born May 20, 1956 in Callicoon, NY.

Howie was a truck driver, heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He enjoyed...

Douglas Aaron Kautz

Douglas Aaron Kautz

Sep 11, 2026

Douglas A. Kautz of North Branch, NY, a retired maintenance man from Frito Lay Co. and lifelong area resident, died Friday, September 11, 2026 at Garnet Health Hospital, Middletown, NY. He was 68.

The son of the late Harold and Mary Ann Jackson Kautz, he was born June 9, 1958 in Callicoon, NY.

Douglas loved to spend time with his grandsons. He...

Mary L. Kalin

Mary L. Kalin

Sep 9, 2026

Mary Linda Kalin of Parksville, NY, formerly of Orange County, NY, a retired Unit Secretary at the Newton Hospital in Newton, NJ, passed peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. She was 89.

The daughter of the late Thomas and Rose Durr McGrath, she was born September...

Frank Zayas

Frank Zayas

Sep 8, 2026

Frank A. Zayas of Livingston Manor, New York, beloved father of two, devoted brother, son, uncle, and dear friend, and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the age of 66.

The son of Barbara Jones Zayas and the late Francisco L. Zayas, he was born April 24, 1960, in...

William J. Fendsack

William J. Fendsack

Sep 2, 2026

William (Bill) Fendsack, 83, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Norwich, NY and Rotterdam, NY left us way too soon on September 2, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.

William was born on April 10, 1943 to Alice and William Fendsack in Carbondale, PA.

William was raised by his mother, Alice, and his stepfather, Walter Coddington in Liberty, NY. William graduated...

Susan M. Conklin

Susan M. Conklin

Aug 23, 2026

Susan Marie Conklin, beloved mother and longtime resident of Fremont Center, passed away on Sunday, August 23 , 2026. She was 87.

Born in Passaic, New Jersey, to the late John and Marie Yuhas, Sue moved with her family to Long Eddy in 1971, spending the next four decades promoting thousands of local businesses in both the Catskill Shopper and the...

Wilma Pearl Mueller

Wilma Pearl Mueller

Aug 15, 2026

Wilma Pearl Mueller of Honesdale, PA a home maker and a long time area resident died Saturday, August 15, 2026 at her home. She was 93.

The daughter of the late Leland J. and Velma H. Green Hanscom, she was born June 17, 1933 in Charleston, ME.

Wilma was a devoted communicant of Vine and Branch Church in Liberty, NY, where her...

Michele Glassel

Michele Glassel

Aug 13, 2026

Michele I. Glassel of North Branch, NY, a retired Post Mistress for the Youngsville, NY Post Office and a lifelong area resident died Thursday, August 13, 2026 at her home. She was 68.

The daughter of the late Michael and Florence Riker Antosh, she was born December 16, 1957 in Jeffersonville, NY.

Michele retired after thirty-four years of working in the Post...

Roy F. Gorton

Roy F. Gorton

Aug 13, 2026

Roy F. Gorton of Roscoe, NY, a retired lineman for NY Telephone Company and a lifelong area resident died Thursday, August 13, 2026 at the Garnet Health Hospital in Middletown, NY. He was 95.

The son of the late Vernon and Marjorie Benton Gorton, he was born December 2, 1930 in Liberty, NY.

Roy is a former member and Past Chief of...

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