OBITUARIES

Mary Kathryn Gaudette

Mary Kathryn Gaudette

Aug 11, 2024

Mary Kathryn Gaudette of Parksville, NY died at home on August 11, 2024. She was 88. The daughter of the late William A. and Mary Alice (Kelly) Frazer, she was born May 12, 1936 in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Kathryn attended Krissler Business Institute and worked for Central Hudson Gas and Electric Co. in Poughkeepsie. It was there that she met her husband...

John "Jack" F. Mootz

John "Jack" F. Mootz

Aug 10, 2024

John “Jack” Frank Mootz of Callicoon Center, NY, the owner of Mootz Well Drilling and Water System, died Saturday August 10, 2024 at home. He was 76.

The son of the late Gerald and Alice Wagner Mootz, he was born July 18, 1948 in Callicoon, NY.

Jack attended Jeffersonville Youngsville Central School. He was drafted into the US Army, where he served...

Lucinda A. Lee

Lucinda A. Lee

Aug 10, 2024

Lucinda A. Lee of Liberty, NY, a retired Social Work Case Manager for New York State and longtime area resident died Saturday, August 10, 2024, at her home. She was 75.

The daughter of the late Thomas H. Lee and Virginia Bradwick Lee, she was born July 26, 1949, in Syracuse, NY.

Lucinda’s life’s work was dedicated to helping others through her...

Arlene E. Ferguson

Arlene E. Ferguson

Aug 10, 2024

Arlene E. Ferguson of Swan Lake, NY a retired waitress at Howard Johnson and a life long area resident, died Saturday, August 10, 2024 at her home. She was 84.

The daughter of the late Gilbert and Ada Mae Banks Smith, she was born January 14, 1940 in Deposit, NY.

Arlene was a very faithful woman; she enjoyed watching soap operas and...

Ana Gheorghiu

Ana Gheorghiu

Aug 8, 2024

Ana Gheorghiu of Liberty, NY a home maker and a long time area resident died Thursday, August 8, 2024 at her home. She was 83.

The daughter of the late Marilena Goldsmitt, she was born December 6, 1940 in Bucharest, Romania.

Survivors include her son, Nick Gheorghiu and his wife Claudia of Hauppauge, NY and one granddaughter.

Memorial services will be private. Dignified...

Shantilal V. Shah, MD

Shantilal V. Shah, MD

Aug 6, 2024

Shantilal V. Shah, MD of Jeffersonville, NY, a forty six year active physician in Sullivan County, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the Garnet Health Hospital in Middletown, NY. He was 86.

The son of the late Vijaypal and Jiviben Gosrani, he was born January 5, 1938 in Lakhbaward, India. Shantilal received his Doctorate in Medicine in India and did his...

Albert W. Hauser

Albert W. Hauser

Aug 5, 2024

Albert W. Hauser (Buzzy), of Callicoon Center, NY, the son of the late Albert H. and Frances (Edwards) Hauser, died August 5, 2024, at the home of his son, Dane, and daughter-in-law, Tilly Hauser.

As a registered nurse for over 30 years, Al was known for his gentle and competent bedside manner, and caring concern for his patients, a gift which...

Delana Marie Weyandt

Delana Marie Weyandt

Aug 4, 2024

Delana Marie Weyandt of Cochecton, NY, a 6th grade student at the Sullivan West Central School and a lifelong area resident died Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Grover Herman Division of Garnet Health Hospital in Callicoon, NY. She was 11.

The daughter of Daniel and Shelby Mootz Weyandt, she was born July 23, 2013 in Harris, NY. 

Delana was active in...

Elizabeth N. Lader

Elizabeth N. Lader

Aug 3, 2024

Elizabeth N. Lader of Ferndale, NY, a retired Counselor for New Hope Community, and a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at her home. She was 83.

The daughter of the late Eugene A. Couch and Mildred E. Donaldson, she was born December 27, 1940 in Monticello, NY.

Elizabeth is survived by her life partner, Gregory A. Stokes, at home;...

Joel B. Kurtz

Joel B. Kurtz

Aug 3, 2024

Joel B. Kurtz of Callicoon, NY a Building Designer and a long time area resident, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at his home. He was 84. The son of the late Byrnes and Gwendolyn Bless Kurtz, he was born June 13, 1940 in Paterson, New Jersey.

Joel proudly served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War; he was...

Joan M. McElhaney

Joan M. McElhaney

Aug 1, 2024

Joan M. McElhaney of Liberty, NY died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  She was 81.

The daughter of the alte Jonah and Irene Felisbret DeGroat, she was born December 31, 1942 in Paterson, NJ.

Memorial services for Joan's will be private.  Dignified cremation provided by Harris Crematorium LLC.

Ana Velazquez

Ana Velazquez

Aug 1, 2024

Ana Velazquez of Liberty, NY, a retired Registered Nurse and a longtime area resident, died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the Mid Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was 87.

The daughter of the late Triburcio and Juana Velazquez Velazquez, she was born April 16, 1937 in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico.

Survivors include three sons, Heriberto Martinez Velazquez and his wife...

Diane Hinton

Diane Hinton

Jul 30, 2024

Diane A. Hinton of Liberty, NY, a retired registered nurse and a longtime area resident died Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at her home. She was 66.

The daughter of Thomasina Braxton Diggs and the late Nostrand Diggs, she was born March 19, 1958 in Queens, NY.

Diane had worked for the Department of Correction in Woodbourne, NY. She was an active traveler...

Richard A. Gould

Richard A. Gould

Jul 29, 2024

Richard A. Gould of Livingston Manor, NY, a retired food service worker and a lifelong area resident died Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Friedwald Center for Rehab. and Nursing Facility in New City, NY. He was 74.

The son of the late Willis E. and Marion D. Drake Gould, he was born March 7, 1950 in Middletown, NY.

Richard proudly served...

Lorenzo Adrian Giraldo-Newell

Lorenzo Adrian Giraldo-Newell

Jul 27, 2024

Lorenzo Adrian Giraldo-Newell of Woodbourne, NY, the infant son of Adrian Giraldo and Elizabeth Newell died Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Garnet Health Hospital, Harris, NY.  He was six months old.

Lorenzo was born January 24, 2024 in Harris, NY.

His favorite toy was a stuffed bunny, and he was such a happy boy. His nicknames were Big Red and Muska....

William Revicki, Jr.

William Revicki, Jr.

Jul 26, 2024

William M. "Bill" Revicki, Jr., of Roscoe, NY, the retired owner of William Revicki Excavating and a longtime area resident died Friday, July 26, 2024 at his home. He was 89.

The son of the late William M. and Rose Skrek Revicki, he was born January 26, 1935 in Hackensack, NJ.

Bill proudly served Our Country from 1958-59 in the US Army;...

Alfred "Fred" Sorge

Alfred "Fred" Sorge

Jul 23, 2024

Alfred Sorge of North Branch, NY a retired mechanic and driver at Gershowitz Bus Company, Liberty, NY and a long-time area resident died Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY. He was 81.

The son of the late Robert and Mary Kern Sorge, he was born July 3, 1943 in Manhattan, NY.

Fred proudly served our country in...

Vera Viola Gorr

Vera Viola Gorr

Jul 21, 2024

Vera Viola Gorr, a lifelong area resident passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY. She was 87.

The daughter of the late Morris and Marie Robertson Hyzer, she was born August 6, 1936 in Liberty, NY.

Vera had worked as a waitress at Howard Johnson's and Ted's Restaurant. She was a CNA and also...

Brian Moffett

Brian Moffett

Jul 19, 2024

Longtime Staten Island resident Brian Moffett died on July 19 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS and Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was 66.

Brian was born to John and Florence Moffett (née Rasmussen) on Taylor Street in West Brighton, where his earliest days were spent as one of the “Taylor Street Boys” alongside his older brother...

Larry D. Duffy

Larry D. Duffy

Jul 17, 2024

Larry D. Duffy of Liberty, NY a retired baker and chef at Brown’s Hotel, Liberty, NY and a long time area resident died Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at his home. He was 70.

The son of the late Elwood and Rosalie Rue Duffy, he was born October 3, 1953 in Milford, DE.

Survivors include his siblings, Edward Duffy of FL, Adrian Duffy...

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