OBITUARIES

George and Yerim Goh Argento

George and Yerim Goh Argento

Feb 12, 2026

George and Yerim Goh Argento of Yulan, NY passed away on February 12, 2026 at their home.

They loved kayaking, traveling and mud 4-wheeling with their jeep. They were very adventurous.

They leave behind one sister, Anita Argento; one brother, Joseph Argento and his wife Tamara; nephews, Christopher Argento and Brandon Argento; nieces, Jessica Argento and Tiffany Cowen.

George was a Professor at...

Rita Ann Parsons Davis

Rita Ann Parsons Davis

May 25, 2026

Rita Ann Parsons Davis of Jeffersonville, NY, a homemaker and lifelong area resident died Monday, May 25, 2026 at the Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. She was 79.

The daughter of the late Harry J. and Mabel M. Jensen Parsons, she was born September 16, 1946 in West Damascus, PA.

Rita enjoyed crocheting in her spare time and spending time...

Andrea Patricia Palma Pineda

Andrea Patricia Palma Pineda

May 23, 2026

Andrea Patricia Palma Pineda of Liberty, NY, a former employee of Ideal Snacks and a longtime area resident died Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her home. She was 44.

The daughter of Marco Tulio Palma Rivera and Maritza Consuelo Pineda Varela, she was born November 11, 1981 in Puerto Cortes, Honduras.Survivors include one daughter, Andrea M. Licona of Liberty, NY; one...

Shirley Ann Tucker

Shirley Ann Tucker

May 22, 2026

Shirley A. Tucker of Roscoe, NY, a retired administrator for the Roscoe Adult Home and a longtime area resident died Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, NY with her sons at her side. She was 89.

The daughter of the late Thomas and Matilda Frisbie Clark, she was born August 26, 1936 in Blakey, Pa.

Shirley was...

Gerald F. Griffin

Gerald F. Griffin

May 20, 2026

Gerald Griffin, 67, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away on May 20, 2026. He was born in Brooklyn, NY. He grew up in Jeffersonville, NY and graduated from Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School. 

He is survived by his sisters, Virginia Bernhardt and Carol Griffin Kaufmann and her husband George Kaufmann, his niece, Jessica Lynn Pedroza and her husband Carlos Pedroza. He also leaves...

Yun Tian Yang

Yun Tian Yang

May 20, 2026

Yun Tian Yang of Liberty, NY, a retired cook for Jiu Xing, Inc. in Millis, MA and a longtime area resident died Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at his home. He was 66.

The son of the late Jin X. and Zhang Z. Ying Yang, he was born March 22, 1960 in Fujian Fuzhou, China.

Survivors include one daughter, Fang Yang and her...

John K. O'Dell Sr.

John K. O'Dell Sr.

May 18, 2026

John K. O’Dell Sr, 66, of Livingston Manor, NY passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones at Garnet Health Hospital in Harris, NY.

John was born June 4, 1959 to George and Joyce O’Dell at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie NY.

He was a generous man, devoted, loving, hardworking, and funny.

He had a love for the outdoors....

James A. Mance

James A. Mance

May 16, 2026

James Andrew Mance of Delhi, NY formerly of Liberty, NY, loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and cousin went to be with his Lord Saturday morning, May 16, 2026 at home. He was 72.

James was born on January 24, 1954 in Liberty, the son of Richard Stewart Mance and Ruth King Mance.

He attended Liberty Elementary and High School graduating in...

Albert Novak

Albert Novak

May 15, 2026

Albert Novak of Livingston Manor, NY, an administer for the United Cerebral Palsy in NYC, NY, died Friday, May 15, 2026 at home. He was 54.

The son of the late Jury and Eugenia Kridelman Novak, he was born June 15, 1971 in Russia.

Albert attended 4 years of college. He worked with individuals with developmental disabilities. He enjoyed music, was kindhearted,...

Carol A. Bennett

Carol A. Bennett

May 14, 2026

Carol A. Bennett of Jeffersonville, NY a home maker, died Thursday, May 14, 2025 at her home, with her daughter at her side. She was 96.

The daughter of Karola Wissmeyer, she was born November 10, 1929 in Munich, Germany. After World War II, Carol and her husband, Thomas, journeyed to the United States to begin a new chapter in life...

Carol Ann Newman

Carol Ann Newman

May 13, 2026

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Carol Ann Newman, 81, of Grahamsville.

Carol was born on March 16, 1945, in Hancock to the late Lester and Betty Leroy Thomas. She died peacefully surrounded by her family.

Carol dedicated her life to her devoted husband and to raising their five children while also helping support the family income. She held...

Bonnie Lou Norris

Bonnie Lou Norris

May 13, 2026

Bonnie Lou Norris of White Sulphur Springs, NY a homemaker and a life long area resident died Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at her home. She was 65.

The daughter of the late Darwin and Gerlene DeGroodt Bivins, she was born September 11, 1960 in Liberty, NY.  Bonnie had been a long time member of The Church of Nazarene.

Survivors include her husband,...

Martin Meyer

Martin Meyer

May 7, 2026

Martin Anthony Meyer, 86, of Obernburg, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, at UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, NY.

Martin was born on September 29, 1939, in Roscoe; he was the beloved son of Charles Meyer and Catherine (Herbert) Meyer.

Martin was known for his humor, dedication, and strong work ethic. He touched the lives of everyone who knew him...

Susan Bridget Iaropoli

Susan Bridget Iaropoli

May 6, 2026

Susan Bridget Iaropoli of Jeffersonville, NY, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Garnet Health Catskill Regional Hospital in Harris, NY. She was 57.

The daughter of the late Henry Edward and Susan Theresa Doonan Bischoff, she was born January 6, 1969 in White Plains, NY.

Susan loved the color purple, dolphins, and spending time with her cats, especially, Nightmare. Her favorite thing...

Harold Fox

Harold Fox

May 6, 2026

Harold J. "Harry" Fox of Poughkeepsie, NY, formerly of Jeffersonville, NY, a retired Police Officer for the City of New York and a longtime area resident died Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Vasser Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was 85.

The son of the late Michael and Catherine Hamill Fox, he was born May 16, 1940 in Bronx, NY. 

Harry proudly...

Russell A. Hodge

Russell A. Hodge

May 6, 2026

Russell Arden Hodge of Roscoe, NY, an entrepreneur and a life long area resident passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY.

The son of the late Russell V. and Alice Arden Hodge, he was born on September 12, 1939 in Monticello, NY. He was a pioneering American decathlete and former world record holder who devoted...

Anna M. Gref

Anna M. Gref

May 4, 2026

Anna M. Gref of Jeffersonville, NY, a lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly Monday, May 4, 2026, at her home. She was 36.

Anna was born July 8, 1989, in Middletown, NY, to Kevin and Barbara Gref, who loved her dearly. An artist of deep natural talent and a treasured sister to her siblings, she was the proud mother of Colby, now...

Jane Alice Benson

Jane Alice Benson

May 4, 2026

Jane Alice Benson (Flint), 79, of North Branch, NY, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026 surrounded by her family.

Born in Bronx, NY on November 25, 1946, Jane had an ambitious life as an administrative assistant, business owner, seamstress, gardener, cook, and most importantly, matriarch of the Benson family. She grew up on Long Island, and moved to North Branch,...

Howard J. King

Howard J. King

May 4, 2026

Howard J. King of Livingston Manor, NY a retired Correctional Officer at Ulster Correctional Facility, Napanoch, NY and a long-time area resident died Monday, May 4, 2026 at his home. He was 60.

The son of the late Daniel Sr. and Loretta B. Schuchman King, he was born June 10, 1965 in Queens, NY.

Howard enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing the drums...

John Patrick Ducey

John Patrick Ducey

May 2, 2026

John Patrick Ducey, 55, of Callicoon, New York, passed away on May 2, 2026.

John was a devoted husband to Jennifer Coll Ducey and a deeply loving father to his two children, Zachary John and Emily Ruth, who were the center of his world. Born in Liberty, New York, he was the beloved son of the late Michael and Robin Ducey.

John...

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