OBITUARIES

David Forshay

David Forshay

Jun 21, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of David Allen Forshay of Willowemoc, NY, formerly of Central Valley, NY, who passed away peacefully at home from pancreatic cancer on Friday, June 21, 2024, surrounded by his wife, daughters and loving dog, Kasey. He was 81. 

David, born on January 6, 1943, in Suffern, NY, was the son of...

Peter A. Diehl

Peter A. Diehl

Jun 16, 2024

Peter Adam Diehl of Callicoon, NY, a dairy farmer and a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home. He was 79.

The son of the late Arthur A. and Ethel A. Keim Diehl, he was born December 23, 1944 in Callicoon, NY.

Peter was a member of the Coon Rock Hunting Club and he had been a member...

Tammy Lee Pilny

Tammy Lee Pilny

Jun 16, 2024

Tammy Lee Pilny of Jeffersonville, NY a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 surrounded by love. She was only 54, but lived a beautiful life in that short time.

The daughter of John C. Lennon, Jr. and Nora Mae Hannon, she was born February 13, 1970 in Middletown, NY.

Family meant everything to Tammy; especially her grandchildren— just a few...

Ralph Kirchner

Ralph Kirchner

Jun 14, 2024

Ralph K. Kirchner of Roscoe, NY and Venice, FL, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. He was 80.

The son of the late Fritz Fred and Helen Kochan Kirchner, he was born April 8, 1944 in Liberty, NY.

Ralph was a member of the United Church of Roscoe; a member of the Liberty Masons...

Robert Sweeney

Robert Sweeney

Jun 12, 2024

Robert Sweeney of Liberty, NY, a self-employed contractor and a longtime area resident, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY.  He was 60.

The son of the late Edward J. and Gladys Manico Sweeney, he was born October 29, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY.

Robbie was a volunteer at Bethel Woods and he was very...

Wayne Edward Schroeder

Wayne Edward Schroeder

Jun 10, 2024

Wayne Schroeder, 66, died at his Parksville home with his wife by his side after a long illness on June 10, 2024. 

Wayne had a very full and interesting life starting with being born at home on December 12, 1957.  He grew up on a dairy farm, ran motocross racing as a teenager, and attended college in Delhi.  He worked as...

Christina M. Judson

Christina M. Judson

Jun 10, 2024

Christina M. Judson of Parksville, NY a homemaker and a long time area resident, died Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  She was 59.

The daughter of and Ann Cushing and the late Robert G. Seward, she was born August 26, 1964 in Killeen, TX.

Survivors include her husband, Michael P. Judson, at home; one son,...

Irene Savage

Irene Savage

Jun 9, 2024

Irene Savage of Ferndale, N.Y., a retired U.S. Postmaster, passed away on June 9, 2024. She was 91. 

She was born in Parksville, N.Y. on April 12, 1933, the daughter of the late Earl Alexander Keator and Helen Gitch Keator. After graduating from Liberty High School, she was employed by N.Y. Telephone before her employment with the U.S. Postal Service. 

She met...

Frances G. Coar

Frances G. Coar

Jun 8, 2024

Frances G. Coar of Liberty, NY a retired employee at the Paramount Hotel in Parksville, NY and a life long area resident, died Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  She was 70.

The daughter of the late Hezikiah and Viola Ross Alsdorf, she was born February 27, 1953 in Livingston Manor, NY.  Frances enjoyed attending penny...

Henrietta D. Pierce

Henrietta D. Pierce

Jun 6, 2024

Henrietta D. Pierce, of Cochecton, New York passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2024.

Wife of Melvin Pierce, who pre-deceased her in 1995, she was born on September 23, 1928 in Cochecton Center to Annie Thone Daub and George Daub. Etta was also pre-deceased by her brothers, Fritz and Carl Daub and her four sisters, Ann Rutz, Clara Meckle,...

Aldona Harder

Aldona Harder

May 31, 2024

Aldona Harder of Youngsville, NY, a retired schoolteacher, passed away peacefully, with her granddaughter by her side, on May 31, 2024, at the age of 107. She was a resident of Roscoe Regional Rehabilitation Heath Care Facility, Roscoe, NY. 

Aldona was born on June 30, 1916 in Flatbush Brooklyn, NY, where she spent her childhood and early adult life. After graduating...

James A. Spina

James A. Spina

May 26, 2024

James was born in New Brunswick, NJ parented by his mother Josephine Licausi Spina and his father James Vincenzo Spina.  He spent his childhood in Irvington, NJ attended parochial school, then attended Rutgers University, followed by Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport Iowa.    During his youth he embraced his Italian roots, traveling to Italy on several occasions with his parents....

Rafael Zayas

Rafael Zayas

May 22, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Rafael Zayas of Liberty, NY who died in his home surrounded by his loved ones on May 22, 2024. He was 86.

Born on December 27, 1937, in Puerto Rico, Rafael joined the United States Air Force before settling in New York and ultimately living in Liberty for the last 53 years. He...

Charles C. McAdams

Charles C. McAdams

May 20, 2024

Charles C. “Chuck” McAdams, Sr. of South Fallsburg, NY, a bus driver for Rolling V Bus Company and a lifelong area resident, died Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.  He was 70.

The son of the late Charles E. and Jennie A. Makinster McAdams, he was born April 15, 1954 in Liberty, NY.

Chuck was a...

James P. Allen Jr.

James P. Allen Jr.

May 19, 2024

James P. Allen, Jr., of Liberty, NY, died Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. He was 82.The son of the late James and Lillian Allen, he was born July 5, 1941 in West Virginia.James sadly left this world after a long illness. His life was richly lived in service and kindness.  Known...

Thomas H. Ebers

Thomas H. Ebers

May 17, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Tom (Ebo) Ebers of Eldred, NY who died on May 17, 2024.  He was 58.



Born on March 27,1966 in Honesdale PA, the son of Trudy Stegmann and Herbert Ebers.  He was a lifelong resident of Eldred.

 

After graduating from Eldred Central School, Tom went on to work with the Operating Engineers Union as...

Marilyn R. Taylor

Marilyn R. Taylor

May 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Rose Taylor, who peacefully departed from this world on May 6, 2024. Marilyn was born on December 14, 1933, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with her family. Marilyn had a vibrant spirit and a one-of-a-kind personality that endeared her to all who...

Clifford B. Hewlett

Clifford B. Hewlett

Apr 25, 2024

Clifford B. Hewlett of Loch Sheldrake, NY a life long area resident, died Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  He was 88.

The son of the late Walter and Nettie Bowers Hewlett, he was born January 26, 1936 in Hurleyville, NY.

Clifford retired from NYS Department of Corrections in Woodbourne, NY; he did carpentry for many...

Patricia Yelle

Patricia Yelle

Apr 14, 2024

Patricia Yelle of Roscoe, NY, a long-time area resident, died Sunday April 14, 2024 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab. and Residential Health Care Facility, Roscoe, NY. She was 88.

 

Born to Elsie and Ray Piereth in College Point, NY, Pat spent her youth at the Arrow Yacht Club swimming, crabbing and sailing. It was there she met the love of her...

Stella Deretchin

Stella Deretchin

Apr 12, 2024

Stella Deretchin passed away April 12, 2024 at the Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  She was 93.Funeral services will be private.

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