OBITUARIES

Feb 24, 2017

Mark Francis O'Rourke of Monticello, NY, a retired Commercial Artist and a long time area resident

died Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY. He was 93.

The son of the late Thomas and Katherine Roland O'Rourke, he was born September 21, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY.

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Feb 14, 2017

James Patrick McRell of Liberty, NY, a long time area resident and computer programmer for the Martin E. Segal Company, Manhattan, NY, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY. He was 63.

The son of the late William and Dorothy Jones McRell. He was born October 20, 1953 in the Bronx, NY.

Feb 13, 2017

Raymond Muthig of Neversink, NY, a retired iron worker for Local 417, Newburgh, NY and a lifelong area resident died Monday, February 13, 2017 at his home. He was 84.

The son of the late Jerome and Nellie Grant Muthig, he was born September 20, 1932 in Neversink, NY.

Raymond had been a member of...

Feb 13, 2017

Richard G. Lacey of Downsville, NY, a retired laborer for Local #7 and a lifelong area resident died Monday, February 13, 2017 at his home, his daughters by his side. He was 79.

The son of the late George and Beatrice Fuller Lacey he was born December 31, 1937 in

Readburn. Richard was a member...

Feb 11, 2017

Herbert H. Vogel, 90, of Colchester died peacefully Saturday February 11, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of 62 years of Edna (Cynar) Vogel.

Herb was born in Callicoon, N.Y. to John Henry and Mae (Spielmann) Vogel in 1926 and spent his childhood on a large farm in the Catskill Mountains. Life on...

Feb 11, 2017

Elsie H. Franke of Liberty, NY, a home maker and a long time area resident died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family. She was 83.

The daughter of the late Henry and Elsa Korn Grube, she was born January 9, 1934 in Mt. Vernon, NY.

Elsie...

Feb 11, 2017

Brian Jeffrey Buzzi, Jr. of Harris, NY, a long time area resident, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY. He was 32.

The son of Brian J. Buzzi, Sr. and Alyson Berry, he was born June 25, 1984 in Newton, NJ.

A memorial mass will be celebrated Saturday, February...

Feb 6, 2017

Olga Tkalich of Livingston Manor, NY, a home maker and a long time area resident, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab. & Residential Health Care Facility, Roscoe, NY. She was 92.

The daughter of the late Phillip and Elena Bychkovskaya Targonsky, she was born June 16, 1924 in a small village in the...

Feb 5, 2017

Leigh "Bubs" Benton of Liberty, NY, a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Liberty and a lifelong area resident died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY. He was 56.

The son of the late Richard A. Benton and Sydney Rappaport Benton, he was born May 4, 1960 in Liberty, NY.

Jan 28, 2017

Robert B. Bock of Kiamesha Lake, NY, a retired self-employed welder and a long time area resident died Saturday January 28, 2017 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY. He was 83.

The son of the late Bernard and Anna Keenher Bock, he was born October 17, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY.

Robert proudly served...

Jan 24, 2017

Betty L. Dunn of Roscoe, NY, a retired teller for M&T Bank in Roscoe, NY and a lifelong area resident died Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY. She was 72.

The daughter of the late Theron D. and Ethel L. Finkle Davenport, she was born December 25, 1944 in Roscoe, NY.

Jan 20, 2017

Arthur A. "Tommy" Karadontes of Jeffersonville, NY, a retired employee for the Town of Bethel and a long time area resident, died Friday, January 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 78.

The son of the late Andrew and Chrysoula Solomos Karadontes, he was born February 9, 1938 in Palisades Park, NJ....

Jan 19, 2017

Frank Caccioppoli of Bayside, NY and Rock Hill, NY a retired buyer for Burlington Industries in New York, NY, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. He was 74.

The son of the late Noe and Helen Zarek Caccioppoli, he was born September 10, 1942 in New York, NY....

Jan 16, 2017

Jill Marie Steffes of Liberty, NY, a waitress for the Liberty Diner, died Monday, January 16, 2017 at her home. She was 45.

The daughter of Everette W. Steffes and the late Barbara L. Jackson, she was born June 19, 1971 in Warren, MI.

Jill had been pursuing her degree in massage therapy.

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Jan 13, 2017

Lee A. Rampe of Roscoe, NY, a home maker and lifelong resident died Friday, January 13, 2017 at her home with her devoted family at her side. She was 74.

The daughter of the late Frank and Thelma Keeler Schad, she was born on December 15, 1942 in Roscoe, NY.

Lee...

Jan 13, 2017

Mary E. C. Carmichael of Woodbourne, NY, a home maker and long time area resident died Friday, January 13, 2017 in the Sullivan County Adult Care Center, Liberty, NY. She was 86.

The daughter of the late Arthur and Bridgette Sparrow McNulty, she was born May 23, 1930 in Bronx, NY.

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Jan 6, 2017

Ann T. Gelman of Roscoe, NY, a retired travel agent and long time area resident died Friday, January 6, 2017 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. She was 86.

The daughter of the late Charles A. Westfield, III and Josephine Washeur Westfield, she was born April 1, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY....

Jan 3, 2017

Frank H. Baron of Loch Sheldrake, NY, a retired stationary engineer for Southern Ocean County Hospital in Manahakin, NJ and a long time area resident, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY. He was 83.

The son of the late Frank and Anna Binkawski Baranowski, he was born February 22, 1933...

Jan 3, 2017

Harris Warren of Liberty, NY, a retired certified nursing assistant and a long time area resident, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, Newburgh, NY. He was 89.

The son of the late Earl and Celie Dulitz Washofsky, he was born July 17, 1927 in New Orleans, LA.

Harris proudly served...

Dec 29, 2016

Christopher Brian Ottino of Parksville, NY, a lifelong area resident, was unexpectedly called to heaven on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Christopher was born on December 27, 1962 in Staten Island to Sandra Hurst and Albert Ottino. He was a talented and gifted carpenter by trade, always willing to lend a helping hand and share his expertise.

Chris...