Chester August Anderson, Jr.
Jan 9, 2026
Chester A. Anderson, Jr., of Callicoon Center, NY, passed peacefully surrounded by his family at Garnet Medical Center in Middletown, NY, after a year and half battle with Prostate Cancer, on Friday, January 9, 2026.
The son of the late Chester A. Sr, and Eleanor Guazzoni Anderson, he was born September 3, 1946 in Hoboken, NJ. Chet retired from The Port...
Anna Frances Miller Friedman
Jan 6, 2026
Anna Frances Miller Friedman of Liberty, NY, a lifelong area resident and retired Chief Court Clerk for the Town of Liberty for over 20 years, died peacefully Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at her home. She was 75.
The daughter of the late Emil and Helen Johannemann Miller, she was born October 25, 1950 in Monticello, NY.
Anna loved to read, crochet, garden,...
Nikolaos Stellatos
Jan 5, 2026
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Nickolas Stellatos of Toronto, Ontario, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Nickolas left this world on January 5, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased...
John T. Sander
Jan 3, 2026
John Thomas Sander, 70, of North Branch, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children. John was born on March 27, 1955, in Liberty, New York, to the late Earl John Sander and Althea Mae Sander.
In his twenties, John worked in the tunnels of Chicago alongside several close friends, an experience he often spoke about...
Florence Hathaway
Jan 2, 2026
Florence Hathaway died on January 2, 2026, after a short illness. She was born on October 6, 1932, which made her 93 years old, not that she liked to admit that. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, to Anthony and Betty Rickey, she was a self-proclaimed “city girl.” After graduating from school, Flo went to work in the garment district...
Jessica Lynne Tyler
Jan 1, 2026
Jessica Lynne Tyler, a lifelong resident of Cochecton, NY, passed away at the young age of 39, on January 1, 2026 at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY.
The daughter of Ricky E. and Linda R. (Nober) Tyler, Jessica was born February 2, 1986 in Harris, NY.
After graduating from Sullivan West in 2004, Jessica attended SCCC, OCCC, and more recently...
Joseph Poptanich, Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Joseph Poptanich, Jr., of Roscoe, NY and formerly of Ulster County, NY died Monday, December 29, 2025 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab and Residential Health Care Facility in Roscoe, NY. He was 74.
The son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Mildred Thayer Poptanich, he was born July 10, 1951 in Newburgh, NY.Joseph was a Mechanical Engineer and retired as a...
Barbara A. Viele
Dec 27, 2025
Barbara A. Viele of Liberty, NY, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY. She was 84.
The daughter of the late Theron and Ethel Finkle Davenport, she was born February 7, 1941 in Roscoe, NY.
Barbara had worked for Richard Gross Law Offices in Liberty, NY. She was...
Teresa Blume
Dec 22, 2025
Teresa Blume of Liberty, NY, a retired Health Aide for Wellness Health Care in Monticello, NY and a long-time area resident died on Monday, December 22, 2025 at St. Joseph's Place at Bon Secor Hospital in Port Jervis, NY where she was receiving temporary medical care and rehabillitation services. She was 74; soon to be 75 years old.
The daughter of...
Carolyn S. Appley
Dec 22, 2025
Carolyn S. Appley, of East Branch, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025 at Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility, Roscoe, NY.
The daughter of the late Jasper Shellman and Jennie McAdams Shellman, she was born on May 28th, 1935. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Appley.
Carolyn grew up in the Roscoe area where she graduated from Roscoe Central High School...
Winifred M. Slaver
Dec 20, 2025
Winifred M. Slaver of Liberty, NY, a retired dental assistant and home health aid, and a longtime area resident died Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY. She was 77.
The daughter of the late Conrad B. Slaver and Mary Molloy, she was born October 19, 1948 in Liberty New York.
Funeral services will be held privately.
Dignified cremation...
Gary R. Steele
Dec 20, 2025
Gary R. Steele of East Branch, NY, a retired beautician and a lifelong Delaware County resident, died Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab and Residential Health Care Facility in Roscoe, NY. He was 77.
The son of the late Reginald and Helen Conklin Steele, he was born February 28. 1948 in Hancock, NY.
Gary was always a farmer at...
Casandra Deborah Hercules
Dec 16, 2025
Casandra Deborah Hercules of Liberty, NY, a retired Family Care Provider for Rockland Psychiatric Center, and a longtime area resident died Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at her home. She was 72.
The daughter of the late Augustus and Ruby Baptiste Pascall, she was born November 3, 1953 in Maraval, Trinidad.
Casandra was known for her strong faith in God, helping others and...
Harry Cherpelis
Dec 13, 2025
Harry Cherpelis of Roscoe, NY, a long-time area resident, died Saturday December 13, 2025 at his home. He was 96.
The son of the late Konstantinos and Penelope Papaioannou Cherpelis, he was born January 30, 1929 in Aghalianos, Greece.
Survivors include his daughters.
Funeral services and graveside burial will be Monday, December 15, 2025 at St. Nektarios Monastery, Roscoe, NY.
Funeral arrangements have been...
Bruce "Hot Rod" Dennison
Dec 13, 2025
Bruce “Hot Rod” Dennison of Liberty, NY, a retired sanitation worker for private haulers in Rockland County, NY and a longtime area resident, died Saturday, December 13, 2025 at his home. He was 75.
The son of the late Cecil and Deon Van Dunk Dennison, he was born June 13, 1950 in Suffern, NY.
Survivors include his wife, Cheri L. Brush Dennison,...
JoAnn Gesvantner
Dec 12, 2025
JoAnn Gesvantner of White Sulphur Springs, NY, a retired teacher and a lifelong area resident died Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty, NY following a brief illness. She was 75.
The daughter of the late Joseph G. and Margaret Knack Gesvantner, she was born October 5, 1950 in Liberty, NY.
JoAnn had taught elementary education...
James DeFio
Dec 9, 2025
James DeFio of Liberty, NY, a retired manager at CVS in Philadelphia, PA, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at home in Liberty, NY. He was 68.
The son of the late Stella Schneider, he was born March 11, 1957 in Syracuse, NY.
James was a communicant of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Liberty, NY. He was The President of the Residential...
Kathryn Anne Wowk
Dec 4, 2025
Kathryn Anne Wowk of Youngsville, NY, a front desk receptionist at the Villa Roma in Callicoon, NY and a longtime area resident died Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY. She was 56.
The daughter of the late Robert and Cynthia Smith Nelson, she was born March 7, 1969 in Newark, NJ.
Kathryn had participated in...
Carolynn Grossman
Dec 3, 2025
Carolynn Grossman of Cochecton, NY, a lifelong area resident and Manager for Direct Care Advocate died peacefully Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury in Lake Katrine, NY. She was 49.
The daughter of late Larry and Carol Hector Houman, she was born August 23, 1976 in Monticello, NY.
Carolynn lives a life filled with love,...
Paul D. Muthig
Dec 3, 2025
Paul D. Muthig of Parksville, NY, a journeyman Ironworker with Iron Workers Local 417 in Wallkill, NY and a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY. He was 90.
The son of the late Jerome and Nellie Grant Muthig, he was born February 21, 1935, at the family farm in Aden.
Paul...
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