OBITUARIES

Jan 19, 2023

Patricia A. Da Silva of Liberty, NY, a retired registered nurse at Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY and a long-time area resident, died Thursday, January 19, 2023 at her daughter's home.  She was 70.

The daughter of the late Ernest Edward and Lillian Cardillo Van Clief, she was born April 12, 1952 in Manhattan, NY.

Jan 11, 2023

Robin Wagner of Liberty, NY died on January 11, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final days.

Robin was a Master Gardener who loved to grow and cook her own food. She was passionate about exercise, and most enjoyed running and hiking. Robin cared deeply for others, and she spent decades volunteering and...

Jan 7, 2023

Loretta M. Pistilli of Livingston Manor, NY, a retired Ward Clerk at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center, Liberty, NY and a life long area resident, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  She was 70.

The daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Kleingardner Kurpil, she was born August...

Jan 5, 2023

Christina Bowers of Roscoe, NY a long time area resident, died Thursday January 5, 2023 at the Health Alliance Hospital, Kingston, NY.  She was 68.

The daughter of the late Thomas  Houston and Kathleen McKervey Deckelman, she was born January 4, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY.

Chris had worked as a caregiver; she will be missed by...

Jan 1, 2023

John Noia of Liberty, NY a long time area resident, died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.  He was 89.

The son of the late Nicholas and Virginia Buttigone Noia, he was born September 6, 1933 in Port Chester, NY.

John proudly served our country in the United States...

Dec 28, 2022

Julie Caruso of Liberty, NY, a teacher aide for Sullivan County BOCES and a longtime area resident, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Garnet Health Hospital, Harris, NY.  She was 58.

The daughter of the late Jay and Janet L. Rheinheimer Cross, she was born April 9, 1964 in Liberty, NY.

Julie enjoyed cooking,...

Dec 26, 2022

Henri R. Duffy of Liberty, NY a landscaper and a long time area resident, died Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home.  He was 66.

The son of the late Elwood and Rosalie Rue Duffy, he was born December 31, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA.

Henri enjoyed fishing and camping.

Survivors include his companion...

Dec 16, 2022

Keith Reid of Liberty, NY, a cook at Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY and a long time area resident, died December 16, 2022 at his home.  He was 62.

Graveside services and burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, NY.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Ave. Roscoe,...

Dec 14, 2022

Evelyn A. Carr of Middletown, NY, peacefully passed away December 14, 2022 in the comfort of her daughter Lisa's home with her family by her side.  She was 74.

The daughter of the late Theron D. Davenport and Ethel L. Finkle-Philo, she was born March 22, 1948 in Roscoe, NY.

Evelyn was a devoted wife,...

Nov 29, 2022

Jack N. Spafford, 65, a retired Sergeant 202 at Woodbourne Correctional Facility was called to heaven on November 29, 2022 by his angels Don and Millie.

The son of the late Donald C. and Mildred L. Miller Spafford, he was born July 10, 1957 in Buffalo, NY.

Jack had a great passion and love for...

Nov 29, 2022

Sarah A. Ogle of Neversink, NY a home maker and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at her home.  She was 60.

The daughter of the late Hezekiah and Viola Ross Alsdorf, she was born June 20, 1962 in Liberty, NY.

Survivors include her daughter, Samantha Mansfield and her husband Albert of...

Nov 27, 2022

George J. Hardik of Liberty, NY, a retired science teacher for the Fallsburg Central School District and a longtime area resident, died Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the Garnet Health Hospital in Harris, NY.  He was 94.

The son of the late George J. and Anna Fedorchak Hardik, he was born November 26, 1928 in Pottsville, PA.

Nov 18, 2022

Tanya J. Hokirk of Liberty, NY, a longtime area resident, died Friday, November 18, 2022 at her home. She was 44.

The daughter of Thomas K. and Jean M. Finkel Rankin, she was born April 3, 1978 in Brooklyn, NY.

Tanya enjoyed cooking, shopping, and caring for others. She was passionate about her work at...

Nov 12, 2022

David Henry Muller of Liberty, NY a night shift employee for Shoprite, Liberty, NY and a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY. He was 58.

David enjoyed playing the guitar and shopping at Steve’s Music Shop in Rock Hill; he was an avid video gamer and in...

Nov 11, 2022

Emmanuel "Manny" Luis Torres of Monticello, NY, a handy man and a lifelong area resident, died November 11, 2022. He was 26.

The son of Luis and Kathryn Osborn Torres, he was born January 8, 1996 in Harris, NY.

Manny was very artistic and he enjoyed drawing; he liked playing tennis and pool.

Survivors...

Nov 9, 2022

Kyle Mikhailov of Brooklyn, NY died November 9, 2022.  He was 35.

Graveside services and burial will be  Monday, November 14, 2022 at 1 PM in the Panayia of the Mountains Cemetery, Livingston Manor, NY.

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

Nov 4, 2022

Meril Skolnick of Liberty, NY; a resident at The Center for Discovery, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  She was 71.

She will be missed by her friends and family at the Center for Discovery; she will be remembered for her good fashion and lovely heart.

Visitation...

Nov 2, 2022

Sherman Kortright, a lifetime resident of Neversink, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2022.  He was 93.

He was born January 23, 1929 to the late Earl and Bertha Kortright in Neversink, NY.  On December 3, 1949, he married the love of his life, Violet Furman of Hasbrouck.  He was a retiree from Operating...

Nov 2, 2022

Anita Buchholz of Cooks Falls, NY, a homemaker and a long time area resident, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Achieve Rehab. And Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  She was 96.

The daughter of the late Joseph and Christine DePiero Pedalino, she was born June 25, 1926 in Queens, NY.  Anita had been a member of Jehovah Witness;...

Oct 30, 2022

Carol L. Theis of Cochecton, NY, a retired Horticulturist, and a lifelong area resident died Sunday, October 30, 2022 at the Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. She was 76.

The daughter of the late Raymond and Gladys Gabriel Theis, she was born November 16, 1945 in the Town of Bethel, New York.

Carol...