OBITUARIES

Betty Lou Knack

Betty Lou Knack

Oct 30, 2026

Betty Lou Knack of White Sulphur Springs, NY, a retired telephone operator for NY Telephone Company and a longtime area resident died Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. She was 93.

The daughter of the late Cecil and Ollie Jackson Smith, she was born October 30, 1933 in Willow Springs, MO. Betty was...

Janice Brey

Janice Brey

Oct 28, 2026

Janice Therese Brey, “Nan,” age 89, passed away on October 28, 2026.

Janice was born Janice Therese Menges on October 3, 1937, on East Hill, Youngsville at home. Her parents were Peter And Wilda (Kehrley) Menges.

Janice grew up in Briscoe, NY where she roamed the neighborhood with the “Briscoe Bums.” She remained friends with many of the Bums throughout her life...

Ruth E. Killie

Ruth E. Killie

Oct 27, 2026

Ruth E. Kille of Hancock, NY, a home maker and a lifelong area resident died Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab and Residential Health Care Facility in Roscoe, NY. She was 91.

The daughter of the late Albert H. and Ruby M. Webster Rausch, she was born April 12, 1935 in Hancock, NY.

Ruth will be lovingly remembered for...

Alan Bruce Weitz

Alan Bruce Weitz

Oct 22, 2026

Alan B. Weitz of Monticello, NY a long time area resident died Thursday October 22, 2026 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.  He was 76.

The son of the late Max and Sylvia Rogak Weitz, he was born April 29, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY.

Funeral services will be private. Dignified cremation provided by Harris Crematorium LLC.

Sandra M. Watson

Sandra M. Watson

Oct 22, 2026

Sandra M. Watson of Hurleyville, NY, a homemaker and longtime area resident died on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center, Campbell Hall, NY. She was 79.

The daughter of the late Warren B. and Grace M. King Watson, she was born August 18, 1947 in Hawaii.

Sandra is survived by her son Henry “Buffer” Watson of Goshen, NY; six...

Jose Velez-Kianez

Jose Velez-Kianez

Oct 19, 2026

Jose Velez-Kianez of Monticello, NY a retired manager for Chase Bank and a long-time area resident, died Monday, October 19, 2026 at Fishkill Center for Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Fishkill, NY.  He was 82.

The son of the late Jorge and Artenia Vega, he was born December 10, 1943 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Funeral services will be private.  Dignified cremation provided...

Russell G. Peters, Jr.

Russell G. Peters, Jr.

Oct 12, 2026

Russell G. Peters, Jr. of Hortonville, NY, a retired farmer and a lifelong area resident died Monday, October 12, 2026 at the Garnet Health Hospital in Middletown, NY. He was 95.

The son of the late Russell G., Sr. and Florence Wood Peters, he was born July 17, 1931 in Callicoon, NY.

Russell had worked on his farm with his family for...

Roy Riley

Roy Riley

Oct 10, 2026

Roy Riley of Liberty, NY, died Saturday, October 10, 2026, at his home in Liberty, NY. He was 58.

Roy was born May 16, 1968.

Burial was private at Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, NY.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY. 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 or www.Harris-FH.com

Rudolph Bowen

Rudolph Bowen

Oct 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Rudolph “Rudy” Bowen

September 4, 1952 – October 7, 2026

Rudolph “Rudy” Bowen was born on September 4, 1952, and departed this life on October 7, 2026, at the age of 74. With roots in Daytona Beach, Florida, and later making his home in Liberty, New York, Rudy lived life with independence, determination, and a personality all his...

Nicole Jessica Gardner

Nicole Jessica Gardner

Oct 7, 2026

Nicole Jessica Gardner of Downsville, NY a lifelong area resident died Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at home.

The daughter of Glenn W. and Anna B. Terry Mattice, she was born January 9, 1988 in Oneonta, NY.

Nicole was a retail clerk for the Downsville Country Store. She enjoyed diamond art, painting, and completing puzzles.

Survivors include her children, Lana Rose Gardner and James...

Raymond E. Cottman

Raymond E. Cottman

Oct 7, 2026

Raymond E. Cottman of Swan Lake, NY, an Assistant House Manager for New Hope Community in Loch Sheldrake, NY and a longtime area resident, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the Garnet Health Hospital, Harris, NY. He was 45.

The son of Marion Cottman and Robert Brice, he was born July 4, 1981, in Manhattan, NY.

Raymond found joy in singing, bringing...

Patricia N. Bauernfeind

Patricia N. Bauernfeind

Oct 5, 2026

Patricia N. Bauernfeind of Milanville, PA, a longtime area resident died Monday, October 5, 2026 at the Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA. She was 61.

The daughter of the late William C. "Sonny" and Katie P. Soles Cain, she was born June 25, 1965 in Fayetteville, NC.

Patty had attended the Caulkins Baptist Church in Milanville, PA. She had worked as...

Carol Hook

Carol Hook

Oct 4, 2026

Carol Hook, (Carol Stewart), age 86, of Liberty, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 4, 2026, at Garnet Regional Hospital in Middletown, NY.

Born on December 5, 1939, in Liberty, NY to Cyrus Jay Stewart and Nancy Stewart, Carol grew up in Liberty where she attended Liberty High School. She went on to become a wonderful...

Walter J. Bivens, III

Walter J. Bivens, III

Oct 4, 2026

Walter J. Bivens, III of Downsville, NY, a bluestone cutter and a lifelong area resident died Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Downsville, NY. He was 74.

The son of the late Walter J., Jr. and Leona O'Dell Bivens, he was born July 2, 1952 in Walton, NY.

Walter enjoyed being in the outdoors and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife,...

Lillian Lynn Kowalik

Lillian Lynn Kowalik

Oct 3, 2026

Lillian Lynn Kowalik, aged 60, passed away peacefully at her residence in Liberty, New York, on October 3, 2026.

Lillian was born on January 16, 1966, at Cape Cod General Hospital in Hyannis, Massachusetts, alongside her twin brother, George.

At just six months old, she moved with her family to Newburgh, New York. She spent her early teen years there, raised by...

Benson Brown

Benson Brown

Oct 2, 2026

Benson Brown of Liberty, NY passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.  He was 74.

Graveside services and burial will be Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, NY.

Russell Fairweather, Jr.

Russell Fairweather, Jr.

Oct 1, 2026

Russell A. Fairweather, Jr. of Milford, PA, a lifelong area resident died Thursday, October 1, 2026.  He was 36.

The son of Russell Sr. and Brenda Lee Whitby Fairweather, he was born April 21, 1990 in Middletown, NY.

Funeral services will be private.

Robert L. Silsbe

Robert L. Silsbe

Sep 25, 2026

Robert Lloyd Silsbe of Tennanah Lake, NY, and Venice, FL, died Friday, September 25, 2026. He was 72.

The son of the late Seymour and Joan Pearlstein Silsbe, he was born July 22, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY. Known as Bob to family and friends, he was a graduate of James Madison High School, graduated from the University of Miami with a...

Edward B. McAndrew

Edward B. McAndrew

Sep 22, 2026

Edward B. McAndrew, 91, longtime resident of Liberty, NY, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2026. His wife and best friend of 67 years, Norma C. McAndrew, survives him.

Born March 6, 1935, in Dunmore, PA to James and Irene McAndrew, he was one of six children. He graduated from East Stroudsburg Teachers College. He met his wife, Norma,...

Dale E. Browne-O'Dell

Dale E. Browne-O'Dell

Sep 18, 2026

Dale E. Browne-O’Dell of Cuddebackville, NY, the former owner of O’Dell Country Store in Cuddebackville, NY and a long time area resident died on Friday, September 18, 2026 at The Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty, NY. She was 85.

The daughter of the late Arthur and Anne Woolaver Leinbach, she was born May 19, 1941 in Binghamton, New York.

Dale...

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