OBITUARIES

Aug 3, 2020

Joseph P. Lingen of Liberty, NY, a laborer at Ideal Snacks, Liberty, NY and a lifelong area resident, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home.  He was 35.

The son of Jean B. Pugliese Lingen and the late John A. Lingen, he was born March 29, 1985 in Franklin Square, NY.

Survivors include his...

Aug 1, 2020

Enid C. Roosa of Liberty, NY, a retired bookkeeper for ARC Sullivan County and a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Skilled Nursing Unit at Garnet Health, Harris, NY.  She was 90.

The daughter of the late Percy and Mabel Cross Wilfert, she was born December 23, 1929 in Neversink, NY.

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Jul 29, 2020

Evelyn Francis Duarte of Cochecton, NY, a retired therapist aide at Middletown Psychiatric Center in Middletown, NY, and a longtime area resident, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY.  She was 66.

The daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Tomasseli, she was born January 16, 1954 in Lindenhurst,...

Jul 23, 2020

Frederick Clark Ahart’s story began June 13,1947 in Candor, NY where he was born to the late Ralph and Marie Ahart. Fred attended Candor Central School and graduated Ithaca College with a Masters Degree at the top of his class. He married his high school sweetheart Becky on August 16,1969 and arrived in Roscoe that summer where they planted...

Jul 21, 2020

Bozena A. Bogacki of Liberty, NY, a retired housekeeper for the Racino in Monticello, NY and a long time area resident died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Warwick, NY.  She was 70.

The daughter of the late Lucjan Soja and Apolonia Zygadlo, she was born June 12, 1950 in Szczecin, Poland.

Bozena...

Jul 20, 2020

James Fain of Liberty, NY, a retired taxi driver for Yellow Cab, Monticello, NY and a long time area resident, died Monday, July 20, 2020 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY. He was 69.

The son of the late Sam and Fay Martin Fain, he was born February 1, 1951 in Beckley, WV.

Survivors...

Jul 14, 2020

Tiymeec T.O. Ellis, Jr. of Liberty, NY, formerly of Macon GA, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home in Liberty, NY. He was 10 months old.

The son of Tiymeek Ellis, Sr. and Sharniece Morris. He was born October 10, 2019 in Macon, GA.

Survivors include his parents, Tiymeek Ellis, Sr. and Sharniece Morris...

Jul 13, 2020

Devin C. Chapman of White Sulphur Springs, NY, a student, died Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home.  He was 17. The son of Adam A. Turk and Tonya L. Chapman, he was born September 23, 2002 in Harris, NY.

Devin had been a member of the Liberty High School Football team; he enjoyed helping members of...

Jul 6, 2020

Robert J. Mulhern of Liberty, NY, a longtime area resident, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home.  He was 63.

The son of the late Eugene and Mary E. Lacey Mulhern, he was born September 5, 1956 in Manhattan, NY.

Survivors include his siblings, Eugene Mulhern and his wife Betsy, Kelly Hernandez and her...

Jul 5, 2020

On Sunday morning, July 5th, 2020, Sylvia Crowley entered into the eternal presence of her beloved Hashem Elohim Adonai, God Almighty.  She was 88 years old.

Sylvia was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 11th, 1932 to Syrian immigrants Leon and Rachel (N'dibo) Hilu.  In her teenage years, her family relocated to Brooklyn, NY where they lived...

Jun 18, 2020

Betty Ann Felter of Corbett, NY, a retired Licensed Practical Nurse at the Roscoe Community Nursing Home, and a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at her home, with her loving family at her side.  She was 74.

The daughter of the late Raymond and Alice VanDriesen Gummoe, she was born June 30, 1945 in...

Jun 16, 2020

Margaret J. Champlin of Liberty, NY, a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab. and Residential Health Care Facility, Roscoe, NY.  She was 85.

The daughter of the late Oliver and Mildred Lovelace Bound, she was born March 3, 1935 in Roxbury, NY.

Margaret had worked as a home...

Jun 15, 2020

Iris E. Breiner of Claryville, NY, a retired Clinical Social Worker and a longtime area resident, died Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown, NY.  She was 75.

The daughter of the late Policarpio and Julia Soto Gonzalez, she was born July 3, 1944 in Patillas, Puerto Rico.

Iris had...

Jun 10, 2020

Mary Evans passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10th 2020, she was 71 years old. She was a life long Yankees fan and a die hard Broncos fan. She loved science fiction and was an avid reader.

She is survived by her 4 children: Anita Cutler and her spouse Mahlon, Rebekah Eggleton and her spouse Kevin, Rob...

Jun 9, 2020

Lynn Patricia Killian passed away on June 9, 2020 at the age of 64.  Her passing was sudden and unexpected. Her family and friends now walk suspended in unreality somewhere between disbelief and grief.  But they are uplifted by the memory of her welcoming smile, her joyful and musical laugh, a caring heart eager to serve family and community...

Jun 1, 2020

William “Bill” A. Beach of Liberty, NY, the former co-owner of KJBL Electronics and a retired school bus driver for Gershowitz and Rolling V Bus Company, and a life long area resident, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY.  He was 72 years of age.

Bill was Past Exalted Ruler of...

May 27, 2020

Jason Robert Townsend of Downsville, NY, a Correctional Officer at Sullivan Correctional Facility and a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, NY.  He was 38.

The son of Terry and Julie Barnes Townsend, he was born July 13, 1981 in Walton, NY.

Jason was an avid New...

May 24, 2020

Florence R. DePuy of Liberty, NY, a retired elementary school teacher and a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY.  She was 72.

The daughter of the late Raymond and Lyda Roosa Charter, she was born July 27, 1947 in Liberty, NY.

Florence was a...

May 22, 2020

Jacky Rosen of Cooks Falls, NY a retired science teacher at Roscoe Central School, Roscoe, NY and a long time area resident, died Friday, May 22, 2020 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY.  She was 64.

The daughter of the late Harvey and Phyllis Dubin Rosen, she was born November 27, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA....

May 21, 2020

Jorge Flores of Flushing, NY a retired employee for NY Floor Interior Design Corp, died Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his home.  He was 59.

The son of the late Segundo Flores and Rosa Calle, he was born November 17, 1960 in Peru.

Funeral services will be private.

Arrangements have been entrusted to...