Russell A. Hodge
May 6, 2026
Russell Arden Hodge of Roscoe, NY, an entrepreneur and a life long area resident passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY.
The son of the late Russell V. and Alice Arden Hodge, he was born on September 12, 1939 in Monticello, NY. He was a pioneering American decathlete and former world record holder who devoted...
Howard J. King
May 4, 2026
Howard J. King of Livingston Manor, NY a retired Correctional Officer at Ulster Correctional Facility, Napanoch, NY and a long-time area resident died Monday, May 4, 2026 at his home. He was 60.
The son of the late Daniel Sr. and Loretta B. Schuchman King, he was born June 10, 1965 in Queens, NY.
Howard enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing the drums...
John Patrick Ducey
May 2, 2026
John Patrick Ducey, 55, of Callicoon, New York, passed away on May 2, 2026.
John was a devoted husband to Jennifer Coll Ducey and a deeply loving father to his two children, Zachary John and Emily Ruth, who were the center of his world. Born in Liberty, New York, he was the beloved son of the late Michael and Robin Ducey.
John...
Nancy G. Nissen
May 1, 2026
Nancy G. Nissen of Roscoe, NY, a homemaker and lifelong area resident, died Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Garnet Health Hospital, Harris, NY. She was 91.
The daughter of the late Valentine and Lorie Graff Reum, she was born July 27, 1934 in Callicoon, NY.
Nancy was a member of the Roscoe Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed gardening, baking, making jam and...
William George Brey
Apr 27, 2026
William (Bill) Brey, age 92, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, April 27.
Bill was a hardworking farmer and active community member of Bethel and Kenoza Lake. Bill was the eldest of three brothers–his middle brother Roger was a partner of Brey’s Egg Farm with Bill until the 1980s. Bill was preceded in death by both Roger and their...
Lisa M. Heinrich
Apr 25, 2026
Lisa M. Heinrich of Jeffersonville, NY a long time area resident, died Saturday April 25, 2026 at Garnet Medical Center, Middletown, NY. She was 63.
The daughter of the late Salvatore and Sheila Cullinane Ricciardi, she was born September 26, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY.
Survivors include her son, James Heinrich; and her sister, Celeste Koske; and many other family members and friends.
Funeral...
Laura L. Sojka
Apr 24, 2026
I say this with a heavy heart on Friday, April 24, 2026 my mother Laura Lee (Rakowski) Sojka passed away on suddenly.
She was born on July 13, 1952 in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. Her mother Rita Rakowski (Rodemer) and her father Thaddeus (Tad) Rakowski Sr. Both parents are deceased. She has one sister and three brothers. She was the oldest...
Deborah Persons
Apr 20, 2026
Deborah Persons of Loch Sheldrake, New York a retired teacher and a long time area resident, died Monday, April 20, 2026 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY. She was 73.
The daughter of the late Francis R. and Mary Etta Holdridge Hilton, she was born February 13, 1953 in Rochester, NY.
Deborah devoted 32 years to teaching in schools across New...
Josephine DeBellis
Apr 19, 2026
Josephine Pauline Tracy DeBellis, 91, of Downsville, NY, passed away on April 19, 2026 peacefully at home.
Born on April 15, 1935 in Bay Shore, NY, Josephine was the daughter of John and Rose Tracy. She lived a long and meaningful life defined by her warmth, generosity and devotion to those she loved. She was an exceptional cook, best known for...
Father Joseph Voutsas
Apr 17, 2026
Father Joseph Voutsas of Roscoe, NY, the Abbot at St. Nektarios Monastery, died Friday, April 17, 2026. He was 68.
The son of the late Stavros and Vasiliki Mihas Voutsas, he was born September 28, 1957 in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Survivors include his Monastery family, friends, and neighbors.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. Nektarios Monastery...
Frank J. Petrocelli
Apr 16, 2026
Frank Joseph Petrocelli, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, educator, and accomplished professional musician whose career spanned more than four decades, passed away on April 16, 2026, in Liberty, New York. He was 92 years old.
Born on December 12, 1933, in Queens, New York, Frank discovered his lifelong love of music at an early age and went on to build a...
Jane Stephenson
Apr 14, 2026
Jane Stephenson of Ferndale, NY the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts in NYC passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY. She was 89.
The daughter of the late Claude Maxwell Stanley and Mabel Elizabeth Holthues, she was born September 11, 1936 in Muscatine, Iowa.
Stephenson received her bachelor’s...
Judith E. Emery
Apr 14, 2026
Judith “Judy” Emery, a lifelong resident of Livingston Manor, NY, entered into rest on April 14, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born on December 22, 1939, at home in Livingston Manor, NY, the daughter of Olive Kohler and Clifford Rheinheimer, and the stepdaughter of Raymond Tompkins.
Judy was deeply loved throughout the community she called home and served...
Marianne Gilmore
Apr 14, 2026
Marianne Gilmore of Downsville, NY a home maker and a longtime area resident died Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the Roscoe Regional Rehabilitation and Residential Health Care Facility, Roscoe, NY. She was 79.
The daughter of the late Pasquale and Gerda Norgaard DeNitto, she was born February 13, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY.
Marianne enjoyed cruising to various countries and shopping.
She is survived...
Vincent Carlini
Apr 9, 2026
Vincent Carlini of Liberty, NY died Thursday, April 9, 2026 at his home. He was 69.
Burial and graveside services will be at the Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, NY.
Geoffrey A. Perrin
Apr 9, 2026
Geoffrey Anders Perrin, 75, of Pine Bush, New York, passed away on April 9, 2026.Geoffrey was born on September 12, 1950, in the Bronx, New York, where he grew up as the second youngest of five siblings. He lived a full and complex life, marked by hard work, perseverance, and ultimately a deep pursuit of faith.He spent over 40 years...
Kay Poley Rosenberger
Mar 31, 2026
Kay Poley Rosenberger, a lifelong area resident of Hortonville, NY, passed away peacefully on March 31 st in Melbourne, Florida. She was 86.
The daughter of the late Earle & Ellen Mae Stewart Poley, she was born on August 23, 1939 in Callicoon, NY.
Kay was a graduate of Delaware Valley Central School where she met the love of her life, Carl...
Arthur F. Henry
Mar 26, 2026
Arthur F. Henry of Maryland, NY, formerly of Liberty, NY, a lifelong area resident and retired Splicer for Verizon in Fallsburg and Cooperstown, NY died Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Sidney, NY with his family by his side. He was 89.
The son of the late Oscar and Juanita Tiffany Henry, he was born February 9, 1937 in Liberty, NY.
Arthur was...
Debra Lynn Laffin
Mar 25, 2026
Debra Lynn Laffin of Parksville, NY a home maker and a longtime area resident died Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Liberty, NY. She was 69.
The daughter of the late Herbert O. Boldt and Evie Lee McCrea, she was born October 4, 1956 in Queens, NY.
Debra enjoyed cooking, horticulture, and gardening.
She is survived by her children,...
MaryLou Curley
Mar 24, 2026
MaryLou Curley of Kings Park, NY, formerly of Liberty, NY, a retired teacher, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, NY. She was 88.
The daughter of the late William P. and Kathryn C. Burke Curley, she was born August 18, 1937 in New York City, NY.
MaryLou was a Communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic...
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