OBITUARIES

Cathy R. McGinnis

Cathy R. McGinnis

Aug 12, 2025

Cathy R. McGinnis of Woodbourne, NY, a long-time area resident, died Tuesday August 12, 2025 at her home. She was 67.

The daughter of the late Clarence R. and Loeva M. Clark McGinnis, she was born March 21, 1958 in Honolulu, HI.

Cathy proudly served our country in the US Air Force. She retired after 28 years of service from UPS in...

Karen Ann Barley Jones

Karen Ann Barley Jones

Aug 7, 2025

Karen Ann Barley Jones of Liberty, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. She was 83.

Karen was the daughter of the late Winfield W. and Carolyn (Ernhout) Barley, she was born July 16,1942 in Middletown, New York.

Karen graduated from Liberty High School, Class of 1960 and Becker Junior College,...

Michael J. Cox

Michael J. Cox

Aug 5, 2025

Michael J. Cox of Liberty, NY, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Delhi, NY. He was 76.

The son of the late Paul Otis Cox, Sr. and Hazel Irene Baker Cox, he was born October 5, 1948 in New York City, NY.

Michael worked at Warehouse Paint and Carpet in Liberty, NY.

Survivors include his daughter,...

Andrew Spector

Andrew Spector

Aug 2, 2025

Andrew Spector of Monticello, NY, a long-time area resident, died Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his home. He was 39.

The son of Bruce Spector and Liane Mohler, he was born May 12, 1986 in New York City.

Andrew was an avid NY Giants fan.

Survivors include his parents and many close friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 10-11 AM in...

Jose Omar Arevalo Morales

Jose Omar Arevalo Morales

Jul 28, 2025

Jose Omar Arevalo Morales of Liberty, NY, a Machine Operator for PepsiCo, died Monday, July 28, 2025 at his home. He was 53.

The son of Dilma Morales and Samuel Arevalo, he was born May 24, 1972 in Canton Los Ejidos, El Salvador.

Survivors include his wife, Reina Isabel Bonilla Mendoza, at home; one daughter, Karla Morales Clemente and her husband Hector...

Jaclene "Jackie" Poley

Jaclene "Jackie" Poley

Jul 26, 2025

With broken hearts and tearful eyes, we announce the untimely passing of Jaclene “Jackie” Marie Poley, a vibrant soul who left this world far too soon on July 26, 2025, at the age of 36.

Jackie was born on January 23, 1989, to parents Bonnie Peters (Kevin) and Larry “Skeeter” Austin (Laurie) in Harris, New York. She was a graduate of...

Allan "Hank" Kehrley

Allan "Hank" Kehrley

Jul 25, 2025

Allan "Hank" Kehrley of Liberty, NY passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 at his home.  He was 90.  The son of the late Melvin and Louise Norris Kehrley, he was born April 2nd, 1935 in Briscoe, New York.

He worked for Baim’s Garage before joining the Airforce where he was stationed in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Allan then worked for the Liberty...

John Emerson

John Emerson

Jul 24, 2025

John Warren Emerson died on Thursday, July 24, 2025 after a debilitating fight with cancer. He was 74 years old.

John was born the middle child to the late Basil “Red” and Nora Emerson in Oneida, NY and is survived by his sister, Lochie Emerson Musso and brother, B. David Emerson. Life brought him to Arizona, where he met his future...

Harold "Hal" Galper

Harold "Hal" Galper

Jul 18, 2025

Hal Galper, a pianist, composer and arranger who enjoyed a substantial performing career but made perhaps a deeper contribution as a jazz educator, died July 18 in Cochecton, New York. He was 87.

His death was announced on social media by his longtime friend and sometime bassist Todd Coolman. Cause of death was not disclosed.

A native of Salem, Massachusetts, Galper was...

Paul Hans

Paul Hans

Jul 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Hans, who left us at the age of 79 after a life defined by courage, service, unwavering love, and deep devotion to his family.

Paul was born March 31, 1946 in Buffalo, NY to the late Francis and Melania Markowski Hans.

A proud and resilient man, Paul faced and overcame...

Donna S. Chapman

Donna S. Chapman

Jul 17, 2025

Donna Lee Chapman of French Woods, NY, passed away Thursday July 17th at Forest City Rehab Center. Donna was born in Walton, NY, on October 18th, 1948.

Donna graduated from SUNY Brockport in 1969 and taught Kindergarten and Pre – K at Hancock Elementary School for over 30 years. She loved working with children and is known for turning her lessons...

Jason T. McGlone

Jason T. McGlone

Jul 17, 2025

Jason T. McGlone of East Branch, NY a head cook at Delaware Valley Job Corps. Center, and a long time area resident, died Thursday, July 17, 2025 in active line of duty while responding to an emergency call. He was 51.

The son of Evelyn Scherf McGlone and the late Thomas John McGlone, he was born June 14, 1974 in Huntington,...

Ronald W. Odell

Ronald W. Odell

Jul 17, 2025

Ronald W. Odell, longtime resident of Downsville, NY (Hamlet of Corbett) died Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Delhi Rehab. and Nursing Center Delhi, NY. He was 86.The son of the late Ralph and Mildred Eck Odell, he was born February 21, 1939 in Peakville, NY.In addition to his parents, Ron was predeceased by one brother, Marcus Odell, his first wife...

Judith Ann Boxberger

Judith Ann Boxberger

Jul 16, 2025

We mourn the passing of Judith Ann Boxberger. Born on April 22, 1943 in Liberty, NY to the late Herbert F. Boxberger and Dorothy M. Weyrauch-Boxberger; she was a lifelong member of the Liberty community.

Upon graduating from Liberty High School, Judy went to work for Ross Industries of Liberty, New York, the Vistaprint of it's time. She started in the...

Alice Rose Ferber

Alice Rose Ferber

Jul 15, 2025

Alice Rose Ferber of Hankins, NY a student at Sullivan West High School, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025. She was 15.

The daughter of Dennis Ferber, she was born January 25, 2010 in Gillette, WY.

Alice was a quick learner, anything she didn’t know, she was determined to learn. She was a happy go lucky girl, who was full of life....

Raul Acevedo

Raul Acevedo

Jul 14, 2025

Raul Acevedo of Newburgh, NY passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 at Albert Einstein Hospital, Brond, NY. He was 79.

The son of the late Cruz and Josepha Villanueva Acevedo, he was born November 30, 1945 in New York.

Survivors include his nephews; and extended family.

Dignified cremation will be provided by the Harris Crematorium, LLC. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the...

Natale J. Guido

Natale J. Guido

Jul 14, 2025

Natale Joseph Guido of Liberty, NY a retired tow truck driver for the NYPD and a long time area resident died Monday, July 14, 2025 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY. He was 76.

The son of the late William Guido and Joan Szymczak, he was born October 27, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York.

Natale proudly served Our Country in the...

Harold A. Barber

Harold A. Barber

Jul 12, 2025

Harold A. Barber, 99, of White Lake, NY, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in White Lake on April 9, 1926, Harold was the eldest of five children of Albert Fred and Hazel (Stephenson) Barber. He grew up on White Lake, attended a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Monticello High School at...

Susan E. Kohler

Susan E. Kohler

Jul 12, 2025

Susan E. Kohler left this life on July 12, 2025 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY. She always had a wonderful sense of humor and a contagious laugh. We miss her.

The daughter of the late Earl M. and Gertrude Smith Kohler, she was born June 10, 1945 in Dayton, OH. Susan grew up in Jeffersonville, NY, where she enjoyed...

Stacey L. LaFrancois

Stacey L. LaFrancois

Jul 9, 2025

Stacey L. LaFrancois of Roscoe, NY, a homemaker and longtime area resident died Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Garnet Health Hospital in Middletown, NY. She was 49.

The daughter of the late Edward and Carolyn Hinkledire LaFrancois, she was born July 15, 1975 in Flushing, NY.

Stacey had been a volunteer for several years for the Liberty Volunteer Ambulance Corp. and...

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