OBITUARIES

Feb 5, 2026

Donald Floyd Allen of Dunmore, PA, formerly of Sullivan County, NY, died peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer.

The son of the late Donald and Carol Hemmer Allen, he was born December 28, 1954 in Monticello, NY.

Don had many jobs throughout his life including the Village of Monticello, owning his own lawn and garden business, and worked for...

Jan 28, 2026

Pauline A. Lata of Jeffersonville, NY, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at her home. She was 76.

She was a graduate of Kean University, formerly Newark State College of NJ and held a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She also worked in the health care profession as a medical secretary. Pauline was kind and loving. She was active at...

Jan 28, 2026

Maynard Davis Jr. of Neversink, NY, a retired member of the Maintenance staff at Sullivan County Community College, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing facility, Roscoe, NY. He was 93.

The son of the late Maynard and Hazel Vandermark Davis, he was born May 10, 1932 in DeBruce, NY.

Maynard was a veteran of the United States Army.

Survivors...

Jan 28, 2026

Rosa Hernández passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 28, 2026, at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility, at the age of 83. Born in Puerto Rico, Rosa lived a life filled with faith, love, and devotion to her family.

She was a devoted mother to her four beloved children: Angelo Ramos, Robert Ramos, Jose F. Roman, and Nelly Roman and...

Jan 26, 2026

Rosa D. Howell, known to most as Darlene of Roscoe, NY passed away peacefully in her bed Monday, January 26, 2026 at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Louise Willams Hart, she was born August 19, 1961 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was just 64.

Before moving north, Darlene shared a home on Rockdale Ave in Black Mountain with...

Jan 24, 2026

Helen Jones Possemato, daughter of the late Margaret and Adam Jones Sr., passed away January 24, 2026 at her home in East Branch, NY.

She was born February 9, 1935 on the Frank Jones Farm on Harvard Road in East Branch. The neighbor, Ursula Fingado, served as a midwife, delivering her at home. Helen was raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY and...

Jan 21, 2026

Jan 19, 2026

The gift of Peter Thomas Erlwein was given by God almost 63 years ago to Michael and Adele Erlwein of Jeffersonville, NY. It was there, growing up with his siblings Dave (Amy), Scott (Kelly), & Julie (Mary) that his love of dairy farming began.

A gifted athlete, he thrived in the camaraderie of high school sports at Jeff-Youngsville Central School, deeply...

Jan 19, 2026

Bernard "Mickey" Chester Moore, Jr. of Accord, NY a carpenter and a long time area resident, died Monday, January 19, 2026 at Golden Hill Nursing and Rehab. Center, Kingston, NY. He was 72.

The son of the late Bernard Sr. and Joan Ann Atkin Moore, he was born July 12, 1953 in Warwick, New York.

Bernard loved to hunt and fish and...

Jan 14, 2026

Robert Paul Bonsick, known by all as Bob, a long-time Liberty, NY resident, died unexpectedly on Wednesday January 14th, 2026 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. He was 80 years old. Son of the late Genevieve and Edward Bonsick, Bob was born at home on April 12, 1945 in Scranton, PA.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Ruth, devoted sons...

Jan 13, 2026

Judith Doyle of Liberty, NY a homemaker and a long time area resident, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.  She was 74.

Burial and graveside services will be Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, NY.

Jan 9, 2026

Chester A. Anderson, Jr., of Callicoon Center, NY, passed peacefully surrounded by his family at Garnet Medical Center in Middletown, NY, after a year and half battle with Prostate Cancer, on Friday, January 9, 2026.

The son of the late Chester A. Sr, and Eleanor Guazzoni Anderson, he was born September 3, 1946 in Hoboken, NJ. Chet retired from The Port...

Jan 6, 2026

Anna Frances Miller Friedman of Liberty, NY, a lifelong area resident and retired Chief Court Clerk for the Town of Liberty for over 20 years, died peacefully Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at her home. She was 75.

The daughter of the late Emil and Helen Johannemann Miller, she was born October 25, 1950 in Monticello, NY.

Anna loved to read, crochet, garden,...

Jan 5, 2026

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Nickolas Stellatos of Toronto, Ontario, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Nickolas left this world on January 5, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased...

Jan 3, 2026

John Thomas Sander, 70, of North Branch, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children. John was born on March 27, 1955, in Liberty, New York, to the late Earl John Sander and Althea Mae Sander.

In his twenties, John worked in the tunnels of Chicago alongside several close friends, an experience he often spoke about...

Jan 2, 2026

Florence Hathaway died on January 2, 2026, after a short illness. She was born on October 6, 1932, which made her 93 years old, not that she liked to admit that. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, to Anthony and Betty Rickey, she was a self-proclaimed “city girl.” After graduating from school, Flo went to work in the garment district...

Jan 1, 2026

Jessica Lynne Tyler, a lifelong resident of Cochecton, NY, passed away at the young age of 39, on January 1, 2026 at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY.

The daughter of Ricky E. and Linda R. (Nober) Tyler, Jessica was born February 2, 1986 in Harris, NY.

After graduating from Sullivan West in 2004, Jessica attended SCCC, OCCC, and more recently...

Dec 29, 2025

Joseph Poptanich, Jr., of Roscoe, NY and formerly of Ulster County, NY died Monday, December 29, 2025 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab and Residential Health Care Facility in Roscoe, NY. He was 74.

The son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Mildred Thayer Poptanich, he was born July 10, 1951 in Newburgh, NY.Joseph was a Mechanical Engineer and retired as a...

Dec 27, 2025

Barbara A. Viele of Liberty, NY, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY. She was 84.

The daughter of the late Theron and Ethel Finkle Davenport, she was born February 7, 1941 in Roscoe, NY.

Barbara had worked for Richard Gross Law Offices in Liberty, NY. She was...

Dec 22, 2025

Teresa Blume of Liberty, NY, a retired Health Aide for Wellness Health Care in Monticello, NY and a long-time area resident died on Monday, December 22, 2025 at St. Joseph's Place at Bon Secor Hospital in Port Jervis, NY where she was receiving temporary medical care and rehabillitation services. She was 74; soon to be 75 years old.

The daughter of...