OBITUARIES

Barbara Johnston

Barbara Johnston

Jul 18, 2026

Barbara A. Johnston of Downsville, NY, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 at her home. She was 74.

The daughter of the late Arthur and Mildred Kohler Kinsella, she was born October 26, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY.

Barbara enjoyed a distinguished career on Wall Street in New York City, where she served for many years as a Chief Compliance Officer. She took...

Michael Taylor

Michael Taylor

Jul 17, 2026

Michael Taylor of North Branch, NY, a retired garbageman and longtime area resident, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY. He was 68 years old.The son of the late Joseph John Taylor and Dorothy Jean Kelly, he was born on March 4, 1958, in Brooklyn, NY.Michael was an avid history buff who...

Dragan Mićić

Dragan Mićić

Jul 17, 2026

Dragan Mićić was born on October 18, 1973, in Belgrade, Serbia, to Božidar Mićić and Bojana Milojević.A man of exceptional intelligence, dignity, and depth, Dragan earned his Master of Public Administration degree from Columbia University. He devoted his professional life to international public service, serving as an international civil servant and diplomat with the United Nations. Throughout his career, he...

Arvilla "Honey" Fix

Arvilla "Honey" Fix

Jul 16, 2026

Arvilla E. Fix, 91, beloved by everyone as “Honey”, passed quietly on July 16, 2026 at home in Grahamsville, NY. Honey was born on January 3, 1935 in Newburgh, NY to Richard and Arvilla Williams. She was married on August 3, 1952 to Robert N. Fix, known as Bob, for 66 years until his passing in 2019. Along with Bob,...

Gloria P. Jackson

Gloria P. Jackson

Jul 15, 2026

Gloria P. Jackson of Liberty, NY a retired child development provider and a longtime area resident passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was 73.

The daughter of the late Andrew and Claudine Wilkins Wallace, she was born July 25, 1952 in Queens, New York.

Gloria loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed playing Angry...

James Amato

James Amato

Jul 14, 2026

James John Amato, 79, of Downsville, New York, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on December 31, 1946, in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Jacqulyn (Larsen) and Charles J. Amato. Jim made Downsville his home and became a well-known and respected member of the community. He graduated from Downsville Central School...

Matthew J. Mauldin

Matthew J. Mauldin

Jul 8, 2026

Matthew J. Mauldin, of Poughkeepsie, New York, a Senior Third-Party Risk Management Analyst with NBT Bank and a devoted community volunteer, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the age of 39.

Born on January 28, 1987, in Cleveland, Ohio, Matthew was the son of Bridget Romanelli Mauldin and Randolph Mauldin Jr.

Matthew built a respected career with NBT Bank, where...

Larry A. Bivins

Larry A. Bivins

Jul 8, 2026

Larry A. Bivins of Livingston Manor, New York a lifelong area resident died Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY with his devoted family at his side. He was 74.

The son of the late Kenneth and Iva Decker Bivins, he was born May 4, 1952 in Liberty, NY. Larry was employed for many years as...

Eileen Elizabeth Adickes

Eileen Elizabeth Adickes

Jul 6, 2026

Eileen Elizabeth Adickes of Cooks Falls, NY, a former secretary for the Bank of Montreal in New York City and a long-time area resident died Monday, July 6, 2026 at her home. She was 82.

The daughter of the late Walter and Emma Denninger Kirschmann, she was born March 1, 1944 in Queens, NY.

Eileen enjoyed working in her gardens at her...

Gina Davidson Tanaka

Gina Davidson Tanaka

Jul 6, 2026

Gina Davidson Tanaka of Johnstown, PA, formerly of Sullivan County, NY, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on July 6, 2026 at her home. Gina devoted many years of her life to caring for others as a nurse, a profession she carried out with compassion, kindness, and dedication. Her gentle spirit and caring heart touched the lives...

Karen Ann Taylor

Karen Ann Taylor

Jul 5, 2026

Karen Ann Taylor of North Branch, NY a homemaker passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 at her home. She was 67.

The daughter of the late Richard Bellman and Gloria Ann MacBride, she was born December 17, 1958 in Brooklyn, New York. Karen enjoyed spending time in her flower gardens.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Taylor, at home; five sons, Michael Taylor...

Michael Andrew Kraycer

Michael Andrew Kraycer

Jul 3, 2026

Michael Andrew Kraycer of Liberty, NY a retired Mail Carrier for the USPS and a lifelong area resident died Friday, July 3, 2026. He was 85.

The son of the late Joseph and Helen Swierczek Kraycer, he was November 18, 1940 in Olyphant, PA.

Michael proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965. A faithful...

Patricia A. Nead

Patricia A. Nead

Jul 2, 2026

Patricia A. Nead of Roscoe, NY a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the Roscoe Rehab. and Residential Health Care Facility, Roscoe, NY. She was 87.

The daughter of the late Harold and Esther Ackerson Heaney, she was born May 8, 1939 in Cooks Falls, New York.

Patricia dedicated many years of service to the Substance Abuse Recovery Center...

Charlene R. Meola

Charlene R. Meola

Jun 25, 2026

Charlene R. Meola of Livingston Manor, NY, formerly of Roscoe, NY, a former Town of Rockland Deputy Town Clerk and a longtime area resident died Thursday, June 25, 2026 at home. She was 89.

The daughter of the late Adam and Marie Wachendorf Baum, she was born March 11, 1937 in Jersey City, NJ.Charlene is a former member of the Roscoe-Rockland...

Rani L. Bult

Rani L. Bult

Jun 23, 2026

Rani Lee Bult of Youngsville, NY a retired Intake Office Coordinator for Sullivan County Public Health Services and a long time area resident, died Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY. She was 63.

The daughter of the Donald and Lillian Amatrone Harrington, she was born April 5, 1963 in Nyack, New York.

Rani worked for over 34...

Lucy A. Karadontes

Lucy A. Karadontes

Jun 21, 2026

Lucy A. Karadontes of Jeffersonville, NY, a retired Teachers Aide for Sullivan County BOCES and a longtime area resident died Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the Garnet Health Hospital in Harris, NY. She was 96.

The daughter of the late Miltiades and Loulla Hadjouanou Demetriou, she was born October 26, 1929 in New York City, NY.

Lucy was a Past President of...

Patricia A. McArthur

Patricia A. McArthur

Jun 21, 2026

Patricia A. McArthur of Ferndale, NY, a retired clerk from the US Post Office in Ferndale, NY and a lifelong area resident died Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the Garnet Health Hospital in Harris, NY. She was 91.

The daughter of the late Raymond and Beatrice Beadle Cole, she was born November 22, 1934 in Monticello, NY.

Pat is a former member...

June C. Repko

June C. Repko

Jun 19, 2026

June C. Repko of Liberty, NY, a retired employee of Harris Hospital (Garnet) and New York Telephone Co., died Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab. and Residential Health Care Facility in Roscoe, NY. She was 92.

The daughter of the late Charles and Anna Selena McDonald "Margaret O'Day" Nelson, she was born September 16, 1933 at Belleview Hospital...

Katherine "Katie" M. DiNapoli

Katherine "Katie" M. DiNapoli

Jun 13, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Katie DiNapoli, who passed away at the age of 48 after a courageous battle with cancer.Throughout her life, Katie demonstrated extraordinary strength, resilience, and grace. Even during her illness, she faced each day with courage and determination. Her love for her family was boundless, and she...

Harold Yodice

Harold Yodice

Jun 12, 2026

Harold "Harry" Yodice of Liberty, NY a retired firefighter for NYFD and a long-time area resident, died Friday, June 12, 2026 at his home. He was 71.

The son of the late Eric and Virginia Yodice, he was born June 5, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY.

Harry proudly served New York City as a firefighter during the events of September 11, 2001, exemplifying courage,...

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