OBITUARIES

Mar 16, 2019

Halina Szymczak of Honesdale, PA, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at her home.  She was 78.

The daughter of the late Michal and Janina Pokrzywinska Szymczak, she was born February 23, 1941 in Poland.

Halina had been a self-employed Antique and Vintage Saleswoman; and she was a fashionista.  Halina had been a waitress in...

Mar 8, 2019

Irene Mary Sosnowski of Woodbourne, NY, a home maker and longtime area resident died Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY.  She was 96.

The daughter of the late Stanley and Helen Rysiak Bienkowski, she was born June 25, 1922 in New York City, NY.

Irene was a Communicant...

Mar 2, 2019

Kristin Suzanne Erickson Crover Kristin was born on Long Island, NY to George J. and Vera (Nystrom) Erickson and was raised in Merrick. She passed away in Liberty, NY on March 2, 2019.

She graduated from Calhoun H.S. and earned a BA from Long Island University- Stony Brook Campus.

Kristin married Richard Crover in 1994...

Feb 25, 2019

Gregorio E. Diaz, Sr. of Ferndale, NY passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  He was 80.

The son of the late Gregorio E. Diaz and Maria Suarez, he was born May 18, 1938 in Vegabaja, Puerto Rico.

Survivors include his children.  He was predeceased by his...

Feb 23, 2019

Susan A. VanEtten of Cooks Falls, NY, a chef and a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, NY.  She was 59.

The daughter of Richard and Geraldine Burzak VanEtten, she was born November 13, 1959 in Monticello, NY.

Survivors include one son, Everett Kunz of Cooks...

Feb 22, 2019

Richard David Horton, “Dave” of Horton, NY died on Friday, February 22nd, 2019 at O’Connor Hospital, Delhi NY. He was 86.

The son of the late Andrew Charles Horton and Mary Evelyn Nevin-Horton, he was born July 15, 1932 in Hancock, NY and was the oldest of three children. He married M. Catherine Deighton, December 24th, 1958...

Feb 22, 2019

Robert N. Fix, 85, also known as “Big Bob”, passed quietly on February 22, 2019.  Bob was born on April 6, 1933 in Islip Terrace, Long Island, NY to hard working immigrant parents, Adolf and Magdalena Fix.  He was the owner of Liberty Lanes bowling center in Liberty, NY for 42 years.

Bob married his high school...

Feb 19, 2019

Lance Turbin of Loch Sheldrake, NY, a long time area resident, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 73. He was born August 11, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan.

Lance proudly served Our Country in the US Marine Corps. from 1964-1967. Survivors include many friends.

Graveside services with...

Feb 18, 2019

Jose Almeida of Liberty, NY, a long time area resident, died Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 75.

The son of the late Ortagamin Cantidio Almeida and Geralda Maria Miranda, he was born July 31, 1943 in Brazil.

Funeral services will be private.

Funeral arrangements...

Feb 18, 2019

Andres Báez Molina of Swan Lake, NY, a long time area resident, died Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home.  He was 80.

The son of the late Inocencio Báez and Ramona Molina, he was born November 30, 1938 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

Andres had worked for 43 years at the Catskill Regional Medical...

Feb 17, 2019

Lorraine Marie Naused Miesner of Roscoe, NY, died on February 17th from an ill-fated strike by a foul-tempered chestnut mare. The long-time area resident and most interesting person in many people’s lives was 73.

The daughter of the late Henry and Margaret Naused, Lori was born on July 8th, 1945, in Queens, NY. Lori and her late...

Feb 14, 2019

Daniel Schenkel of Staten Island, NY a former assistant property manager for Apartment Management Associates in Brooklyn, NY, died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at NYU Medical Center, Manhattan, NY.  He was 55.

The son of the late Henry and Anadele Fernandez Schenkel, he was born July 25, 1963 in Staten Island, NY.

Survivors include his brothers, Chris...

Feb 12, 2019

Robert J. Flynn of White Sulphur Springs, NY, a retired Lieutenant and Zone Commander for the New York State Police, Troop F in Ferndale, NY and a former Sullivan County Sheriff died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his home.  He was 86.

The son of the late Robert J. and Millicent C. Schadt Flynn, he was born...

Feb 10, 2019

Franklin Andrew Wofford was born on January 19, 1919 to the late John Wesley Wofford and Mary Seaborne Wofford in Greenville, South Carolina.

Franklin, known as Frank, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 10, 2019 at 4:18 pm at the Sarah Neuman - The New Jewish Home in Mamaroneck, NY...

Feb 7, 2019

William C. Lambrigger of Pasco County, FL formerly of Roscoe, NY, the retired owner of Twin Islands Campground, Roscoe, NY, died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home.  He was 77.

The son of the late Constantine and Julia Eliascu Lambrigger, he was born May 27, 1941 in Roscoe, NY.

Survivors include his children, Michael...

Feb 6, 2019

Dean M. Fritz of Liberty, NY, a retired dietitian aide at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center, Liberty, NY and a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 60.

The son of the late Carlton W., Sr. and Olga K. Bressler Fritz, he was born June...

Jan 31, 2019

Renee A. Caple of Liberty, NY, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY.  She was 43.

The daughter of Glenda F. Frederick Caple and the late Warren C. Caple, Sr., she was born March 25, 1975 in Queens, NY.

Memorial services are planned for the Spring.

Arrangements...

Jan 29, 2019

Robert Bockowski of Roscoe, NY, a retired custodian at the Roscoe Central School, Roscoe, NY and a long time area resident, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at his home.   He was 58.

The son of the late John and Robbie Kerr Bockowski, he was born December 12, 1960 in Staten Island, NY.

Graveside services and burial...

Jan 29, 2019

Ann Davis of Roscoe, NY, a home maker and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at her home.  She was 80.

The daughter of the late Charles and Mae Louise Schenk Roser, she was born January 14, 1939 in Livingston Manor, NY.

Ann was a member of the United Methodist Church in...

Jan 24, 2019

Ana C. Ortiz of Kiamesha Lake, NY, a homemaker and a long time area resident, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center, Liberty, NY.  She was 83.

The daughter of the late Carlos and Juana Del Valle Ortiz, she was born March 26, 1935 in Humacao, Puerto Rico.

Survivors...