All Obituaries

Mary M. Magenta a homemaker and a long-time resident of Hurleyville, NY, died Wednesday May 31, 2023 at 12:06 a.m. at Maimonides Hospital. She was 70 years old.  Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 25, 1952, she was the daughter of William and Helen Jackson-Power. Mary enjoyed spending her time with family, especially her two beautiful grandchildren Liam and Caleb. She was survived by her husband, Natale Magenta; her three children, Ralph, Julie and Anthony Magenta; her two...

George W. Colton, of Grenada, MS, formerly of Livingston Manor, NY, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada, MS.  He was 43. The son of the late Ellis B. and Madeline J. Davis Colton, he was born April 21, 1979 in Norwich, NY. George was a graduate of the Livingston Manor Central School and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include one brother, Ellis B. Colton, III and his wife Sun Cha Pok of So. Korea; his sister, Teresa Katz and her husband...

Sometimes in life, things happen that we cannot make sense of, and so, it is with the sincerest regret, that we inform you that Javon Islam entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2023. Javon was just 17 years old. It is not often that you come across a 17 year old that has touched so many lives in so many big ways. His family, friends, and community are in a state of utter disbelief and extreme sorrow. To navigate this uncharted territory, we will lean on each other and unite in the love that...

Jesus R. Torres of Liberty, NY a plumber and long-time area resident, died Friday, May 19, 2023 at his home.  He was 77. The son of the late Jesus R. Torres, Sr. and Estrella Rodriguez, he was born April 6, 1946 in Yauco, Puerto Rico. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Mathews-Torres, at home; two sons, Edward X. Torres and his wife Kristina of Houston, TX and Joseph Matthew Torres of Liberty, NY; two daughters, Natalie Torres of Houston, TX and Jamie Lee Mendoza and her husband Fredy...

Robert J. Plenge of Oswego, NY, former resident of Roscoe, NY, a retired Financial Director, died Wednesday May 17, 2023 at the Oswego Hospital in Oswego, NY.  He was 66.   The son of the late Charles H. and Dorothy T. (Short) Plenge, he was born September 6, 1956 in Amityville, NY. Robert attended Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY earning an Accounting Degree.  He worked as a Financial Director for the County of Social Services in Sullivan, Orange, and Steuben.  He retired...

Ann Marie Clark, of Sebastian, FL, a retired educator, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Sebastian, FL.  She was 93. The daughter of the late Alphonsus and Lillian Smith Clark, she was born on September 29, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY. Ann received a Bachelor’s degree from Good Counsel College (now part of Pace University), a Master’s degree from St. John’s University in New York, and finished required courses toward an Education degree from Teacher’s College at...

Amanda Decker Armstead of Glen Allen, VA formerly of Roscoe, NY, passed away, Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest Campus, Richmond, VA. She was 41. The daughter of Dawn Houck Decker and the late Michael Decker, she was born November 8, 1981 in Walton, NY. Amanda was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and granddaughter; she was a Registered Nurse and worked at the Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Parham Campus in Virginia; she enjoyed spending time at the...

Russell W. Constant of Roscoe, NY a lifelong area resident, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his home.  He was 72. The son of the late Robert and June Caston Constant, he was born March 28, 1951 in Ellenville, NY. Russell retired as a Correctional Officer after 32 years of service from Ulster Correctional Facility, Napanoch, NY; after retirement, he worked at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts from the time it opened until 2021; he was a past board member of the Roscoe Free...

Donald “Red” Cornish, born  October 31st, 1949, passed away Thursday, May 11th, at home, surrounded by family, after a short, but fierce battle with cancer.  He was 73. Born to Donald and Edith (Heller) Cornish of Burnside, NY, Red Cornish was many things.  He was a proud Navy Veteran, who served his country from 1968-1972.  Upon returning from duty, he worked construction for 40 years and retired as a Local 17 laborer.  He was also a lifetime member of...

John Perry of Sherburne, NY formerly of Livingston Manor, NY, a retired laborer and a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Upstate University Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, with his family by his side. He was 59. The son of the late Albert and Hazel Tuttle Perry, he was born September 2,1963 in Liberty, NY. John was an outdoorsman and he enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife, Carol Potter of Sherburne, NY; five daughters, Sarah Ouimette of FL, Lisa Jones and her...