OBITUARIES

Feb 23, 2021

Juan Jose Moran of Liberty, NY, the retired owner of JM Electric in Plattekill, NY and a long-time area resident, died Tuesday February 23, 2021 in Rock Hill, NY.  He was 86.

The son of the late Juan Jose Maria Moran and Petra Vasquez Moran, he was born July 11, 1934 in Puerto Rico.

Survivors...

Feb 17, 2021

James S. Sammann of Liberty, NY died on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home.  Born on December 26, 1959 at Loomis Hospital and graduate of Liberty High School, he was 61.  He was the son of the late Edmund and Caroline Bivins Sammann.

James was a lifelong area resident of Liberty, NY, where he chose to...

Feb 15, 2021

Andrea Carol Parker of Liberty, NY, a retired registered nurse and a longtime area resident died Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Garnet Health Center, Middletown, NY.  She was 76.

The daughter of the late Olaf and Audrey Ehlers Ostervold, she was born February 23, 1944 in Kew Gardens, NY.

Andrea had worked for a...

Feb 14, 2021

Lonnie Reddick Jr. was born on September 17, 1951 to his late parents Lonnie “Calvin” Reddick Sr. and Esther Marie Reddick in New York, NY.  Lonnie Reddick Jr. attended New York City public schools and would go on to graduate from George Washington High School in 1969.  As a young child his family joined the Spiritual Israel Church and...

Feb 14, 2021

Remembering the life of Robert G. Jensen (Bob) of Downsville, NY who passed away on February 14, 2021 at the MI Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY.  He was 88. The son of the late Otto and Alice Jensen, he was born November 16, 1932 in Rutherford, NJ.

He was a devoted father to his four sons, and...

Feb 11, 2021

Charles Clayton Colton of Livingston Manor, NY, an employee of Shaver Moving and Storage in Livingston Manor, NY and a longtime area resident died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY.  He was 58.

The son of the late Ellis B. and Madeline J. Davis Colton, he was born March...

Feb 9, 2021

Wayne S. Josephs of Loch Sheldrake, NY, a carpenter with TK Construction and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his home.  He was 60.

The son of the late William and Anne Blarshis Josephs, he was born November 21, 1960 in Liberty, NY.

Wayne enjoyed the outdoors and was a member...

Feb 6, 2021

Bob, 74, of New Smyrna Beach, FL returned to the Lord on February 6, 2021.  Born in Callicoon, NY on January 9, 1947 to the late Claude and Elizabeth (Tempel) Chapman, he was raised in Roscoe with his older sister June Ann (Lake), who also predeceased him.

Bob lived a full, meaningful life enriched by his family,...

Feb 2, 2021

Charles “Bud” Willard MacDonald was one of nine children born to Charles Edward and Lillian Howard MacDonald.  He graduated from Downsville Central School in 1953 and cultivated many lifetime friendships that began in his youth.  Bud served for three years in the US Army before 30 years as a Police Officer for the Town of Colchester.  After retirement from...

Feb 2, 2021

Angelica M. Bloom of Liberty, NY, a retired bus driver for Sullivan County Diagnostic Center and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  She was 76.

The daughter of the late Ernest and Florence Lyons Fredenburgh, she was born July 29, 1944 in New York City, NY....

Jan 31, 2021

Andrew J. Hund of Roscoe, NY, a self-employed landscaper, mason and a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 44.

The son of Frederick J. Hund and Jane Ryan, he was born April 4, 1976 in Liberty, NY.

Andrew was an avid Mets and...

Jan 28, 2021

Longtime resident of Monticello, NY Charlene Fields also known as Mama biscuit died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at her home.  She was 64.

The daughter of the late Harry and Annie Coleman Fields, she was born December 16, 1956 in Yonkers, NY. She is predeceased by late sister Noreen Fields and brother Harry E Fields.

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Jan 26, 2021

Carl Bruce Klein of Liberty, NY, passed away January 26, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.  Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart and perseverance in overcoming life’s challenges leaves a beacon of light for his family, friends, and community.

Carl was born October 11, 1946 in Liberty,...

Jan 25, 2021

Peter M. Stettner of White Sulphur Springs, NY, a retired Principal for Sullivan County BOCES and a longtime area resident died Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home.  He was 86.

The son of the late Alfred and Ruschullel Leupold Stettner, he was born December 27, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY.

Peter was able to name his...

Jan 22, 2021

Joan G. Schrader of Kauneonga Lake, NY, a homemaker and a long time area resident died on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh, NY, while surrounded by her loving family.   She was 85.

The daughter of the late Edward C. and Lillian Holmes Sunnekalb, she was born August 13, 1935 in Jersey...

Jan 21, 2021

Elizabeth H. McAdams Sherwood of Roscoe, NY, lifelong area resident, entered eternal rest after a yearlong battle with cancer on January 21, 2021 at her home.  She was 82.

The daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Gorr McAdams, she was born March 3, 1938 in Livingston Manor, NY.

Elizabeth had worked for 34 years...

Jan 16, 2021

William (Bill) Hood, 76, of Hamden, NY passed away on January 16, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family and beloved dog Annie.

Bill was born on July 27, 1944 in Hamden where he lived his entire life. After graduating high school he enlisted in the national guard for several years. Bill worked...

Jan 15, 2021

Michael H. “Dunnigan” Bury of Roscoe, NY, a retired NYS Correctional Officer at Sullivan Correctional Facility and a lifelong area resident, died Friday, January 15, 2021 at Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.  He was 63.

The son of the late Walter H. and Joyce C. Lake Bury, he was born September 10, 1957 in Liberty, NY....

Jan 14, 2021

Richard M. Hirschman of Pine Bush, NY, a long time area resident, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home.  He was 93.

The son of the late Max and Ella Hirschman, he was born January 6, 1928 in Bronx, NY.

Richard proudly served our country in the United States Navy during WWII.

Jan 13, 2021

Helen Audrey Goble, a lifelong resident of Liberty, New York, passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021, at the age of 82 years.

Daughter of the late Andrew “Dutch” Rampe and Eula Spencer Rampe, she was born February 6th, 1938.

Helen was a graduate of St. Peter’s School and Liberty High School. She retired with...