OBITUARIES

Gary R. Steele

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Roger A. Dannic

Roger A. Dannic

Nov 29, 2025

Roger Augustus Dannic, Sr., of Callicoon, NY, a long-time resident of the area, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, surrounded by his children, at the Allied Services Hospice Center in Scranton, PA. He was 82 years old.

Roger was born on May 16, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Augustus Francis Dannic and Dorothy Therese Walsh Dannic.

A proud veteran,...

Dennis Cicio

Dennis Cicio

Nov 20, 2025

Dennis Cicio of Livingston Manor, NY a life long area resident died, Thursday November 20, 2025 at his daughter's home. He was 81.

The son of the late Benjamin and Ruth Gransbury Cicio, he was born January 29, 1944 in Cooks Falls, NY.

Dennis worked as a local stone cutter most of his life. He helped run Smith’s Colonial motel in Hancock...

Ernest K. Wagner

Ernest K. Wagner

Nov 16, 2025

Ernest K. Wagner of Liberty, NY a long time area resident, died Sunday, November 16, 2025 at his home. He was 86.

The son of the late Micheal Augustine Wagner and Susan Julia Longton, he was born November 19, 1938 in Clayton, New York.

Ernest was a graduate of Clayton High School, Class of 1956; where he was a member of the...

Susan Lynn Brown Otto

Susan Lynn Brown Otto

Nov 16, 2025

The Brown and Otto families of Kenoza Lake and Bethel sadly announce the death of Susan Brown Otto. After receiving a diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer in late September, Susan succumbed to this illness on November 16, 2025.

Born April 28, 1957, Susan was the firstborn child of her parents, Marguerite and Robert Brown. Raised on the family’s dairy farm in...

Joan Beckerich

Joan Beckerich

Nov 8, 2025

Joan Beckerich of Liberty, NY, a longtime area resident died Saturday, November 8, 2025 at home. She was 74.

The daughter of the late Howard and Elaine Miller Quellman, she was born February 22, 1951 in Bronx, NY.

Joan had worked as a medical assistant in Queens, NY before moving to Sullivan County. She enjoyed shopping, reading, and listening to music.

Survivors include...

Betty C. Snedeker

Betty C. Snedeker

Nov 5, 2025

Betty C. Snedeker of Cochecton, NY a lifelong area resident, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was 68.

The daughter of the late Peter and Carolyn Mastromatteo Rinaldi, she was born July 14, 1957 in Bethesda, MD.

Betty was the past secretary for the LHFC Ladies Auxiliary and acting secretary for Fosterdale Cemetery She was the former co-owner of Fosterdale Country...

Patricia M. Wilson

Patricia M. Wilson

Nov 2, 2025

Patricia M Wilson of Obernburg, NY died Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY. She was 83.

The daughter of the late Anthony and Martha Secor Streppone, she was born March 24, 1942 in Pearl River, New York. 

Patricia was a retired Supervisor for Sullivan County Social Services, Liberty, NY. She was also a proud member of the...

Mary Rockwell

Mary Rockwell

Oct 28, 2025

Mary Rockwell of the Town of Neversink, NY, a retired self-employed Cateress and a long time resident passed away on Tuesday October 28, 2025 at the Sullivan County Care Center at Sunset Lake. Her daughter and long time Caregiver, Sharon Rockwell-Dumenigo had been with her during her final days, as well as the very dedicated staff at the Care Center.

Born...

Claudine Perroud

Claudine Perroud

Oct 26, 2025

Claudine Perroud of Downsville, NY, a retired bank teller with J. P. Morgan Chase in Nanuet, NY and a longtime area resident died Sunday, October 26, 2025 at O'Conner Hospital in Delhi, NY.  She was 65.

The daughter of the late Serge and Grace LoBue Perroud, she was born May 18, 1960 in Yonkers, NY.

Claudine had worked as a CVS manager...

Paul "Redneck" Decker, III

Paul "Redneck" Decker, III

Oct 24, 2025

Paul L. Decker, III of Livingston Manor, NY, the Outlaw Radio Personality “Redneck Decker”, died Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Garnet Health Hospital in Middletown, NY. He was 63.

The son of Beverly A. Soules Decker and the late Paul L. Decker, Jr., he was born June 20, 1962 in Liberty, NY.

Paul had worked as a Town of Rockland Constable...

Joan Frances Norris

Joan Frances Norris

Oct 24, 2025

Joan Frances Norris of Liberty, NY, a lifelong area resident died peacefully Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Liberty, NY. She was 90.

The daughter of the late Charles and Anna Witt Heidt, she was born January 16, 1935 in Liberty, New York.

Joan was a founding member of the Town of Liberty Volunteer Ambulance. She...

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