All Obituaries

Gerard “Jerry” Rathje of Roscoe, NY, a retired mechanic for the Downsville Central School Bus Garage, Downsville, NY and a long time area resident, died Monday November 23, 2020 at Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY.  He was 76. The son of the late Albert and Patricia Timoney Rathje, he was born July 22, 1944 in Queens, NY. Survivors include his daughter, Jerilynn Brock and her husband Martin of Roscoe, NY; one grandson, Donavin Brock of Roscoe, NY; several nieces...

Linda A. Mears of Livingston Manor, NY, an accountant and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY.  She was 67. The daughter of the late Kenneth R. and Betty I. Gransbury Mears, she was born August 13, 1953 in Roscoe, NY. Linda enjoyed spending time outdoors; she always loved tending to her flower gardens, hunting, fishing, and camping.  Linda was a big hearted and caring person who loved animals; she was a...

Samuel Lawrence Krom of Liberty, NY, a retired dairy farmer and a lifelong area resident, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 74. The son of the late Lawrence W. Krom and Janette M. Barriger, he was born May 18, 1946 in Walton, NY. Samuel proudly served Our Country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War; he was the recipient of three Purple Heart Metals; he was a member of the VFW; a former member of the Liberty Elks...

Albert J. McArthur of Cochecton, NY, a retired laborer for Sullivan County Highway Department and a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home, with his loving family at his side.  He was 70. The son of the late Stanley J. and Eldora P. Huebsch McArthur, he was born January 28, 1950 in Liberty, NY. Albert proudly served Our Country in the United States Marines; and he had been a member of the International Order of Old Bastards. Survivors include his...

Shelly J. Cooke of Livingston Manor, NY, an office manager for Dynamite Youth Center Foundation, Fallsburg, NY and a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at her home.  She was 52. The daughter of the late James and Jeanette May Cooke, she was born October 24, 1968 in Walton, NY. Shelly loved to travel and enjoyed spending time at the beach.  She held a special place in her heart for the children at the Dynamite Youth Center. Survivors include her husband,...

Harry G. “Rip” Rapenske of Liberty, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 26, 2020.  Born in Richfield Springs, NY to Mary and John Rapenske, he was one of four brothers.  In high school he excelled in football, basketball, baseball, and track for 4 years.  He was recently inducted into the Richfield Springs Central School Hall of Fame.  At 17 years of age he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates and played shortstop for the Hornell Braves...

Donald J. Sherwood a lifetime resident of Roscoe, NY passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2020. The son of Elizabeth H. Sherwood and the late John C. Sherwood, he was born on January 12, 1959 in Newburgh, NY.  Donald did black topping and concrete in the community; he loved to have a good time and everyone who knew him knows, he loved to laugh and joke. Survivors include his step daughter, Mary Slone (George); one granddaughter, Serenity (little one) of Ohio; his mother, Elizabeth...

Dear family and friends on October 22, 2020 Jacqueline Foster Santiago AKA Cj gained her wings and as much as it may hurt us, she is now in a better place.  She passed away at the Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty, NY. Jacqueline was known as the life of the party; she was always out going and more than dependable. The daughter of the late Beverly and Johnny Foster, she was born and raised in New York City, NY. She spent the majority of her adult years in Far...

Helen Wilson of Liberty, NY, a clerk and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY.  She was 97. The daughter of the late Clifford and Edith Stodart Moore, she was born March 27, 1923 in Loch Sheldrake, NY. Helen, known to most as “Gramma” was an avid New York Yankees Fan, you could always count on her to be watching the games and rooting for their wins; she loved her house plants and enjoyed watching the cows...

Audrey Elizabeth (Ingram) Yusavitz passed away peacefully October 9, 2020, in her sleep at home at the age of 91 years old.  The daughter of the late Olive Violet Ada Knight and Herbert Joseph Edward Ingram, she was born March 15, 1929 in Nottingham, England. Audrey grew up during WWII and was evacuated to an orphanage in Cardiff, Wales for several years during the war.  At 18 years old, Audrey enlisted in the British Royal Air Force (W.A.A.F.) and served as a radio...