OBITUARIES

Harold A. Barber

Harold A. Barber

Jul 12, 2025

Harold A. Barber, 99, of White Lake, NY, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in White Lake on April 9, 1926, Harold was the eldest of five children of Albert Fred and Hazel (Stephenson) Barber. He grew up on White Lake, attended a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Monticello High School at...

Susan E. Kohler

Susan E. Kohler

Jul 12, 2025

Susan E. Kohler left this life on July 12, 2025 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY. She always had a wonderful sense of humor and a contagious laugh. We miss her.

The daughter of the late Earl M. and Gertrude Smith Kohler, she was born June 10, 1945 in Dayton, OH. Susan grew up in Jeffersonville, NY, where she enjoyed...

Stacey L. LaFrancois

Stacey L. LaFrancois

Jul 9, 2025

Stacey L. LaFrancois of Roscoe, NY, a homemaker and longtime area resident died Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Garnet Health Hospital in Middletown, NY. She was 49.

The daughter of the late Edward and Carolyn Hinkledire LaFrancois, she was born July 15, 1975 in Flushing, NY.

Stacey had been a volunteer for several years for the Liberty Volunteer Ambulance Corp. and...

Henry Kubenik

Henry Kubenik

Jul 3, 2025

Henry Kubenik passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2025. He was 100 years old. He is predeceased by his loving and devoted wife of 76 years Anna Kubenik as well as two children, Johnny and Marianne. He is survived by his four living children, Henry Kubenik and his significant other Wendy Adams, Anna M Kubenik and her fiancée Christopher Acton,...

Mirtha Rosa Carralero Tolstick

Mirtha Rosa Carralero Tolstick

Jul 3, 2025

Mirtha Rosa Carralero Tolstick of Ferndale, NY a retired seamstress and a long time area resident, died Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Rosary Hill Home in Thornwood, NY.  She was 89.

The daughter of the late Pedro Walter Graoiliano Carralero Perez and Rosa Santos Santiesteban, she was born March 11, 1936 in Holguin, Cuba.  She was predeceased by her husband William...

Geraldine Coble

Geraldine Coble

Jun 27, 2025

Geraldine Coble, 91, of Monticello, NY a home maker and a long time area resident, died Friday, June 27, 2025.

The daughter of Lawrence Williams and Eliza Vinson, she was born August 21, 1933 in Selma, Johnston County, NC.

Geraldine was a graduate of Smithfield-Selma High School; she was witty, soft-spoken and shy. She will be missed by all her knew her.

Survivors...

Steven L. Slaughter

Steven L. Slaughter

Jun 26, 2025

Steven L. Slaughter of Long Eddy, NY the owner of Catskill Landscape Design, Inc and a long time area resident, died Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his home. He was 69.

Steven was born January 10, 1956 in Miami, Florida. He proudly served Our Country from 1974 to 1977 in the US Army. Steven enjoyed hunting, fishing, classic cars and going...

Frank V. Iaropoli

Frank V. Iaropoli

Jun 14, 2025

Frank V. Iaropoli of Jeffersonville, NY died Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home. He was 60.

The son of the late Joseph and Helga Wolter Iaropoli, he was born November 6, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Frank retired as a Surveyor for Local #15 in New York City, NY; he enjoyed painting and art.

Survivors include his wife Susan Iaropoli, at home; one...

Kevin Jones

Kevin Jones

Jun 11, 2025

Kevin Jones of Hankins, NY died Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at his home. He was 64.

The son of Frances P. Walsh and Robert C. Jones, he was born September 23, 1960 in New Jersey.

Dignified cremation provided by Harris Crematorium LLC. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Ave. Roscoe, NY 607-498-4929 or 845-439-5200 www.Harris-FH.com

Fuad Aby-Azar

Fuad Aby-Azar

Jun 8, 2025

Fuad Aby-Azar of Neversink, NY, a retired executive of Caloi, a bicycle manufacturer in Brazil, died on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his home. He was 88. Son of the late Felix and Dalel Aby-Azar, he was born on January 10, 1937, in Registro, Brazil.

Fuad moved to the United States in July of 2023 to live with his daughter Cristina...

Marion Annabelle Giacalone

Marion Annabelle Giacalone

Jun 8, 2025

Marion Annabelle Giacalone passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on October 8, 1938 in Queens, New York, Marion was the beloved daughter of William and Anna Joerger.

Marion dedicated many years of her life to serving others as a food service worker in the New York City public school system.

She enjoyed cooking...

Cathleen "Cathy" M. Rampe

Cathleen "Cathy" M. Rampe

Jun 4, 2025

Cathleen “Cathy” M. Rampe of Roscoe, NY a registered nurse at The Center for Discovery, Harris, NY and a life long area resident passed away Wednesday June 4, 2025 at Westchester Co. Medical Center, Valhalla, NY. She was 55.

The daughter of Helen M. Shields Shortall and the late Gerald P. Shortall, she was born March 10, 1970 in Port Jervis,...

Shirley A. Calkin

Shirley A. Calkin

Jun 2, 2025

Shirley A. Calkin of Livingston Manor, NY, a retired Licensed Phlebotomist and a lifelong area resident died peacefully Monday, June 2, 2025 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY. She was 76.

The daughter of the late Russell H. and Katherine E. Brown Klein, she was born August 26, 1948 in Liberty, NY.

Shirley is a former member of the White...

Roberta Demming

Roberta Demming

May 29, 2025

Roberta Demming of Liberty, NY, a long-time area resident died peacefully Thursday, May 29, 2025 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 78.

The daughter of the late Howard and Arvilla Marshall Bilyou, she was born April 17, 1947 in Liberty, NY.

Roberta had been a chambermaid at the Grand Ole Opry Hotel in Nashville, TN before retiring.

Survivors include her...

Mahlon II. Cuttler

Mahlon II. Cuttler

May 24, 2025

Mahlon II. Cuttler of Mongaup Valley, NY, died Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the NY Presbyterian Hospital, Manhattan, NY, following a lengthy illness. He was 52.

The son of the late Alfred and Sandra Reynolds Cuttler, he was born June 12, 1972 in Liberty, NY.

Mahlon had attended Livingston Manor Central School in Livingston Manor, NY.

Survivors include his wife, Anita L. Evans...

Arthur B. Hessinger

Arthur B. Hessinger

May 21, 2025

Arthur B. Hessinger died on May 21, 2025 at the age of 92. Born on June 26, 1932, the son of the late Frederick W. and Lena M. (Laszig) Hessinger, he would readily affirm that he had a good life.

Arthur grew up in Callicoon Center, NY, where he attended a one-room schoolhouse, helped his family in the Hessinger General Store,...

Mary E. Benally

Mary E. Benally

May 21, 2025

Mary Eileen Benally (née Colgan), 80, passed away May 21, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM. Mary was born on August 15, 1944 in Kingston, NY to Francis J. and Genevieve M. Colgan. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Kevin J. Colgan (2001), and her sister in-law Martha Colgan (2025). She is survived by her three daughters Katie Benally (Jose...

Kevin R. Hutton

Kevin R. Hutton

May 19, 2025

Kevin R. Hutton of Norwich, NY, a retired Fireman for the New York City Board of Fire Underwriters, died Monday, May 19, 2025 at Garnet Health Hospital, Harris, NY. He was 67.

The son of the late Richard and Helen Conner Hutton, he was born on August 16, 1957 in Brooklyn, NY.

Kevin was a veteran for the US Army. He will...

James W. Everett

James W. Everett

May 16, 2025

James W. Everett of Patterson, NY, formerly of Fallsburg, NY a retired laborer, died Friday, May 16, 2025 at Putnam Hospital. He was 71.

The son of James and Margaret Vickers Jones Hopkins, he was born July 5, 1953 in Liberty, New York. 

James proudly served Our Country in the US Army. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing. 

Survivors include his companion,...

James Mark Avery

James Mark Avery

May 14, 2025

James Mark Avery of Liberty, NY, a retired Maintenance Superintendent for the Crystal Run Village-ARC in Fallsburg, NY and a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at his home. He was 69.

The son of the late Peter and Marie Cilvik Avery, he was born January 30, 1956 in Monticello, NY.

James proudly served Our Country in the US Air...

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