OBITUARIES

Jul 3, 2023

Patricia "Dee" Holpp of Kingston, New York, passed away at Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York, on July 3, 2023.   The daughter of the late Frederick "Fred" Holpp and Johanna "Jane" Cash Holpp, and sister to the late Kathryn McCausland, Dee was born in Roscoe, New York, in 1938. She was 85 years of age.   Dee was a...

Jun 24, 2023

Antonio (Anthony) J. Carlesi, age 88 of Roscoe, NY passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023 from natural causes.  Anthony was born on February 18, 1935 to Giuseppe (Joseph) and Annita L. Carlesi in Queens, NY. After graduating Chaminade High School (1952), he went on to study at Villanova.

He graduated from Villanova (1956) with a degree in Engineering and...

Jun 24, 2023

Donald William Prince of Liberty, NY, a retired Sergeant for the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department and a lifelong area resident died Thursday, June 22, 2023 at home. He was 75.

The son of the late Donald S. and Elizabeth L. Zweck Prince, he was born March 3, 1948 in Liberty, NY.

Donnie, as he was...

Jun 16, 2023

Elizabeth D. Rutter of Monticello, NY, a retired care giver at Sullivan ARC, Monticello, NY, died Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  She was 65.

The daughter of the late Casper M. and Grace A. Rogers Edwards, she was born June 28, 1957 in Liberty, NY.

Survivors include her...

Jun 14, 2023

Wanda Kupiec of Liberty, NY, a longtime area resident died peacefully Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab and Residential Health Care Facility in Roscoe, NY.  She was 93.

The daughter of the late Felix and Victoria Cyprian Sommerfeld, she was born June 25, 1929 in Bully-les-Mines, France.  In May, 1954 Wanda, her husband Jean...

Jun 11, 2023

Therese L. Martel of Ellenville, NY a retired secretary for It's A Church in Ellenville,  and a long time area resident, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY.  She was 70.

The daughter of the late Joseph and Lucia Martel, she was born February 6, 1953 in Yonkers, NY.

Jun 10, 2023

Jean Enzman of Monticello, NY, died Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY.  She was 69.

The daughter of the late James and Ida Giustra Lawracy, she was born February 12, 1954 in Englewood, NJ.

Jean’s passion was photography; she took pictures of everything.  Jean was an avid reader,...

Jun 7, 2023

Linda Kitson, 65, died June 7, 2023 at Garnet Medical Center in Middletown, surrounded by her devoted and loving children.

Born August 12, 1957 in Liberty, NY, Linda was the daughter of Arthur and Florence Wood Leewe.  She graduated from Delaware Valley Central School in 1975.

Linda was a homemaker before working in the time...

Jun 3, 2023

Christa M. Sweeney of Loch Sheldrake, NY a retired accountant and a long time area resident, died Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.  She was 61.

The daughter of the late Herbert and Gunda Tiefel Standfest, she was born September 6, 1961 in Queens, New York.

Christa enjoyed playing...

May 31, 2023

Mary M. Magenta a homemaker and a long-time resident of Hurleyville, NY, died Wednesday May 31, 2023 at 12:06 a.m. at Maimonides Hospital. She was 70 years old.  Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 25, 1952, she was the daughter of William and Helen Jackson-Power.

Mary enjoyed spending her time with family, especially her two beautiful grandchildren...

May 29, 2023

Henry Lansing Blake, Engineer and Licensed Crane Operator with the IUOE Local 825 until his retirement in May 1993, passed away May 29, 2023 in Kansas City. He moved from Spring Hill, Florida to the Kansas City area in 2021 to be closer to his extended family. His heart belonged to Tennanah Lake, New York and will be interned...

May 22, 2023

Sometimes in life, things happen that we cannot make sense of, and so, it is with the sincerest regret, that we inform you that Javon Islam entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2023. Javon was just 17 years old.

It is not often that you come across a 17 year old that has touched so many...

May 19, 2023

Jesus R. Torres of Liberty, NY a plumber and long-time area resident, died Friday, May 19, 2023 at his home.  He was 77.

The son of the late Jesus R. Torres, Sr. and Estrella Rodriguez, he was born April 6, 1946 in Yauco, Puerto Rico.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Mathews-Torres, at home; two sons,...

May 17, 2023

Robert J. Plenge of Oswego, NY, former resident of Roscoe, NY, a retired Financial Director, died Wednesday May 17, 2023 at the Oswego Hospital in Oswego, NY.  He was 66.

The son of the late Charles H. and Dorothy T. (Short) Plenge, he was born September 6, 1956 in Amityville, NY.

Robert attended Ithaca College...

May 17, 2023

Ann Marie Clark, of Sebastian, FL, a retired educator, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Sebastian, FL.  She was 93.

The daughter of the late Alphonsus and Lillian Smith Clark, she was born on September 29, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY.

Ann received a Bachelor’s degree from Good Counsel College (now part of Pace University), a...

May 15, 2023

Amanda Decker Armstead of Glen Allen, VA formerly of Roscoe, NY, passed away, Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest Campus, Richmond, VA. She was 41.

The daughter of Dawn Houck Decker and the late Michael Decker, she was born November 8, 1981 in Walton, NY.

Amanda was a loving mother, wife,...

May 11, 2023

Donald “Red” Cornish, born  October 31st, 1949, passed away Thursday, May 11th, at home, surrounded by family, after a short, but fierce battle with cancer.  He was 73. Born to Donald and Edith (Heller) Cornish of Burnside, NY, Red Cornish was many things. He was a proud Navy Veteran, who served his country from 1968-1972.  Upon returning from duty,...

May 11, 2023

John Perry of Sherburne, NY formerly of Livingston Manor, NY, a retired laborer and a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Upstate University Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, with his family by his side. He was 59. The son of the late Albert and Hazel Tuttle Perry, he was born September 2,1963 in Liberty, NY.

...

May 11, 2023

Russell W. Constant of Roscoe, NY a lifelong area resident, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his home.  He was 72.

The son of the late Robert and June Caston Constant, he was born March 28, 1951 in Ellenville, NY.

Russell retired as a Correctional Officer after 32 years of service from Ulster Correctional...

May 4, 2023

Ana E. Figueroa of Loch Sheldrake, NY, a retired Registered Nurse and a longtime area resident, died Thursday, May 4, 2023 at her home.  She was 70.

The daughter of the late Pablo A. and Francisca Santiago Figueroa she was born January 31, 1953 in Sacramento, CA.

Ana was a Member of the Kingdom Hall of...