OBITUARIES

Susan C. Berka

Susan C. Berka

Jul 16, 2024

Susan C. Berka of Liberty, NY, passed away peacefully at her home by her husband’s side Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was 63. She was born December 10, 1960 to her parents Edward J. and Catherine McHugh Lane, in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from high school at St. Josephs in Brooklyn in 1978 and went on to get her associates...

Robert G. Dailey

Robert G. Dailey

Jul 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” George Dailey of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Beach Lake, PA, a retired Carpenter for Villa Roma, who died Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Callicoon, NY. He was 77.

The son of Ruth B. Hust Dailey and the late George Dailey, he was born...

Robert Peters

Robert Peters

Jul 12, 2024

Robert Peters of North Branch, NY, passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 12, 2024 after a long illness. He was 92. He was born on November 29, 1931 in Fall River, Massachusetts to Claude and Mary Peters. At the age of 9, his family moved to Cooley, Pennsylvania and later to Callicoon. Bob attended DVCS until...

Sharon Erdman

Sharon Erdman

Jul 12, 2024

Sharon D. Erdman of Cochecton, NY, a retired Teacher Assistant for Sullivan County BOCES, and a lifelong area resident died Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Garnet Health Hospital in Middletown, NY. She was 79.

The daughter of the late Elmer and Jessie Neill Townsend, she was born October 14, 1944 in Callicoon, NY.

Survivors include her devoted husband of sixty-two years,...

Daniel Buddenhagen

Daniel Buddenhagen

Jul 6, 2024

Daniel D. Buddenhagen of Hortonville, NY, a retired Electrician with IBEW Local #363 and a lifelong area resident passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the Garnet Health Hospital - Grover Hermann Division, in Callicoon, NY. He was 80.

The son of the late Herbert F. and Kathleen T. Davenport Buddenhagen, he was born March 22, 1944 in Callicoon, NY.

Daniel was...

Mary Ardizzone

Mary Ardizzone

Jul 5, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Ardizzone, a lifelong resident of Jeffersonville, NY died following a short illness Friday, July 5, 2024 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY surrounded by her loved ones. She was 91. 

The daughter of the late William and Alice Hardenburg Ellmauer, she was born October 23,1932 in Callicoon, NY.

In her younger years, Mary worked at Hahn's boarding house; and...

Vita "Vivian" Hendrickson

Vita "Vivian" Hendrickson

Jul 3, 2024

Vita “Vivian” Hendrickson of Livingston Manor, NY a long-time area resident, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY. She was 80.

The daughter of the late Lester and Victoria Rosiecki Bellafiore, she was born September 30, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY.

Vivian had worked in the clerical department for many years at the Bank of Tokyo. She...

Jerry W. Helmuth

Jerry W. Helmuth

Jun 29, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, and brother, Jerry William Helmuth, who fell asleep in death on Saturday, June 29th. 

He is survived by his wife Patricia, his children Jeremy and wife Christina, Alyssa and husband Oscar, Jared and wife Aubrey, Jesse and wife Alexandria, brother Gary and wife...

Pauline Anne Thompson

Pauline Anne Thompson

Jun 29, 2024

Pauline Anne Thompson of Westbrookville, NY, a retired registered nurse and longtime area resident, died Saturday, June 29, 2024 while being cared for at the home of her daughter in Wurtsboro, NY. She was 97.

The daughter of the late Stanley and Josephine Kravitz Oakley, she was born June 28, 1927 in Plymouth, PA.

Pauline began her nursing career when she proudly...

Mildred T. Daye

Mildred T. Daye

Jun 27, 2024

Mildred T. Daye of Liberty, NY, a retired School Teacher died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. She was 58.

The daughter of the late Robert Lee and Marguerite Bassard Daye, she was born October 27, 1965 in Manhattan, New York.

Mildred was a founding member of the Stepping Stones Program - Earth Day Volunteer....

Serge Fontaine

Serge Fontaine

Jun 27, 2024

Serge Fontaine of Swan Lake, NY, a longtime area resident, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, in his home. The son of the late Amilcar Fontaine and Luce Augustin, he was born on March 9, 1935, in the Republic of Haiti. He was 89.

In his youth, Serge enjoyed playing soccer, collecting stamps and coins, and riding bikes. After leaving the Republic...

Darren Steele

Darren Steele

Jun 27, 2024

Darren Steele of Livingston Manor, NY, a life long area resident, died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Manhattan, NY. He was 63. 

The son of the late Raymond and Shirley Neer Steele, he was born December 20, 1960 in Liberty, NY.

Darren had worked for SUNY Sullivan in the maintenance department; he loved music and played in his band;...

Carol M. Simons

Carol M. Simons

Jun 26, 2024

Carol M. Simons, a resident of Liberty, NY for 60-plus years, entered peacefully into rest at her home on June 26, 2024. She was surrounded by her daughter Kim M. Simons, her grandson Corey Hanson, and her granddaughter Kayliegh Harte. She was 89.

Born Carol Martha Ost in Brooklyn on Christmas Day in 1934 (hence the name Carol) to William and...

Linda Pollack

Linda Pollack

Jun 25, 2024

Linda Pollack of Parksville, NY a long time area resident, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at her home. She was 80.

The daughter of the late Vincent Donald and Rose Marie Kurpil Brown, she was born January 5, 1944 in Bridgeport, CT.

Linda had worked as a waitress for many years at Grossinger’s Hotel; she retired in 2003 as a civilian employee...

Robert M. Benton

Robert M. Benton

Jun 25, 2024

Robert M. “Bear” Benton of Delray Beach, FL, and proud former lifelong resident of Liberty, NY, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Clara Maas Medical Center, Belleville, NJ. He was 75.

The son of the late Icabod and Edith Bruno Benton, he was born August 20, 1948 in Sullivan County, NY.

Bear loved Gunsmoke, bad jokes, his hometown, and told everyone he...

Edward Chillik

Edward Chillik

Jun 25, 2024

Edward L. Chillik, Sr. of Hurleyville, NY a retired telecommunications employee at Bayview Custom Communications in Ronkonkoma, NY and a long-time area resident, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY. He was 88.

The son of the late Louis A. and Edna Shumaker Chillik, he was born November 9, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio.  Edward proudly served our...

Ola M. Yannetta

Ola M. Yannetta

Jun 25, 2024

Ola Marion Stager Yannetta of Sullivan County, NY a life long area resident, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Middletown Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Middletown, NY. She was 95.

The daughter of the late Burton and Mary Montroy Woodcock, she was born October 31, 1928 in Morristown, NY.

Ola graduated from Heuvelton High School in 1947; she worked at DePeyster General...

Cristina Foogde Liscomb

Cristina Foogde Liscomb

Jun 24, 2024

Cristina Foogde Liscomb of Barryville, NY died Monday, June 24, 2024 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY. Shew as 81.

The daughter of the late Carl Erik Foogde and Ingrid Medberg, she was born November 18, 1942 in Sweden.

Dignified cremation provided by Harris Crematorium LLC; burial will be in Sweden.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral...

Florence M. Hale

Florence M. Hale

Jun 22, 2024

Florence M. Hale of Downsville, NY, a retired cafeteria worker for the Downsville Central School and a lifelong area resident died Saturday, June 22, 2024 at her home. She was 68.

The daughter of the late Wesley B. and Florence M. Noble Martin, she was born May 1, 1956 in Walton, NY.

Florence enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her...

Virginia Wakeman

Virginia Wakeman

Jun 21, 2024

Virginia R. "Ginger" Wakeman of Roscoe, NY, a retired teacher's aide and a lifelong area resident died Friday, June 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her devoted family. She was 96.

The daughter of the late Howard and Annabelle Finnegan Lake, she was born April 11, 1928 in Cadosia, NY.

Ginger had worked for the New York City Board of Water...

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