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Jerome Black

Jerome Black

Feb 19, 2025

Jerome Black of Monticello, NY a long-time area resident died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY. He was 78.

The son of the late Sam and Annie Black, he was born March 7, 1946, in Charleston, SC.

Throughout his career, Jerome held many positions including Working at Hamilton Avenue Hospital, Monticello Raceway, Bogner Seitel Lumber,...

Christopher M. Klein

Christopher M. Klein

Feb 17, 2025

Christopher M. Klein of Youngsville, NY a life long area resident passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at his home. He was 36.

The son of James R. Klein and Kim E. Johnson Klein, he was born December 31, 1988 in Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY.

Chris attended Sullivan West Central School District and then joined his father in working alongside the...

Elizabeth M. Jackowski

Elizabeth M. Jackowski

Feb 17, 2025

Elizabeth M. Jackowski of Jeffersonville, NY, a longtime employee and the Timeshare Manager for the Villa Roma in Callicoon, NY died Monday, February 17, 2025 with her daughters by her side. She was 71.

The daughter of Natalie L. Biernacik Paszek and the late Joseph Paszek, she was born June 9, 1953 in Gdynia, Poland.

Survivors include three daughters, Annette Rasmussen and...

Richard A. Martinkovic

Richard A. Martinkovic

Feb 7, 2025

Richard A. Martinkovic, a lifelong resident of Liberty, NY, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility, at the age of 77. Born on February 12, 1947, to the late Joseph and Anna Malecky Martinkovic, Richard dedicated his life to serving his community and his loving family. 

Richard, affectionately known as Dick (as “only his mother...

Regina H. Wagner

Regina H. Wagner

Feb 5, 2025

Regina Hanretta Wagner of Jeffersonville, NY, a beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, retired educator, and long-time area resident died on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was 73.

The daughter of the late Lawrence and Regina Meyers Hanretta, she was born February 7, 1951 in Cornwall, NY.

Regina had a fulfilling 33 year career in the...

Richard Wall

Richard Wall

Jan 30, 2025

Richard Wall of Hortonville, NY a lifelong area resident died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY. He was 76.

The son of the late George and Lillian Goetz Wall, he was born August 4, 1948 in Callicoon, NY.

Richard proudly served our country in the US Navy from 1967-70. Before retirement, he had worked as a painter...

Elaine Kelly

Elaine Kelly

Jan 30, 2025

Elaine E. Kelly of White Sulphur Springs, NY a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY. She was 76.

The daughter of the late Wilson and Eleanor (Hogencamp) Grant, she was born July 29, 1948 in Liberty, New York.

Elaine was a retired teacher’s assistant at Liberty Central School where she supported the education...

Sabina Lech

Sabina Lech

Jan 30, 2025

Sabina I. Lech of Youngsville, NY died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, New York. She was 84.

The daughter of the late Phillip and Helen Murphy Malsy, she was born on November 2, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY. 

Sabina retired as an employee at New Age Health spa and volunteered at St. Peter’s Church in Liberty. 

Survivors include...

June Sosko

June Sosko

Jan 27, 2025

June Sosko of Callicoon, NY a long time area resident, died surrounded by family Monday, January 27, 2025 at Valley View Nursing Home, Goshen, NY. She was 98.

The daughter of the late Daniel and Barbara Rosenberger Ryan, she was born January 26, 1927 in Queens, New York.

June had worked as a Registered Nurse and Teacher at JobCorps in Callicoon, NY...

Diana Ruth Ebert

Diana Ruth Ebert

Jan 24, 2025

Diana R. Ebert of Callicoon, NY, a retired Instructor at the Delaware Job Corp. and a longtime area resident, died Friday January 24, 2025 at her home. She was 75.

The daughter of Ruth E. Preston Simmons and the late James L. Simmons, she was born November 3, 1949 in Stamford, NY.

Diana enjoyed traveling, camping, and being a seamstress for her...

K. Dwayne "Rocky" Rhodes

K. Dwayne "Rocky" Rhodes

Jan 23, 2025

K. Dwayne "Rocky" Rhodes of Cochecton, NY, a retired Executive Vice President for Jeff Bank and a longtime area resident died Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. He was 87.The son of the late Kenneth A. and Delores Noble Rhodes, he was born August 22, 1937 in New Kensington, PA.

Rocky retired from...

Marie Pfanstiel

Marie Pfanstiel

Jan 22, 2025

Marie T. Pfanstiel of Youngsville, NY a long-time area resident, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at her home. She was 90.

The daughter of the late Vincenzo and Rita Marie Di Lello Angelillo, she was born September 27, 1934 in Bronx, NY.

Marie had worked as a substitute in the offices of the Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School District; in later years, she worked...

Florence Leewe

Florence Leewe

Jan 20, 2025

Florence Elizabeth “Flo” Wood Leewe of Hortonville, NY died peacefully on January 20, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Flo was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. Born to Grace Gaudette Wood & Malvin Wood on March 8, 1937, in...

Thomas Roemer

Thomas Roemer

Jan 19, 2025

Thomas R. Roemer passed into heaven on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home. He was 68.  The son of the late Walter R. and Elizabeth M. Stone Roemer, he was born September 25, 1956 in Callicoon, New York.

After school, Tom enlisted in the US Air Force and received his Honorable Discharge in March of 1980. He then left home...

Judy Zampella

Judy Zampella

Jan 17, 2025

Judith J. Zampella of Wilson, NC a retired History Teacher and college advisor for Wagner High School on Staten Island, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. She was 81. She joined Ralph peacefully surrounded by her family in her home. 

The daughter of the late Otto Olsen and Elfrieda Greenthal Olsen, she was born November 30, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY.

Judy was...

Sheryl White

Sheryl White

Jan 16, 2025

Sheryl White, age 76, passed away in Roscoe, New York on the morning of January 16, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Sister to Michael and aunt to Courtney, she was adored by her many friends, especially her childhood friend, Joni and her New York friend, Susan. Born on April 1, 1948, to Bob and Mitzi White, Sheryl graduated...

Patricia Kehrley

Patricia Kehrley

Jan 16, 2025

Patricia Kehrley of Liberty, NY a life long area resident died Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh, NY, with her family at her side. She was 86.

The daughter of the late Charles and Violet Becker Miller, she was born February 16, 1938 in Youngsville, NY. 

Patricia retired as a Teacher’s Aide for Sullivan County BOCES. She...

Dwight Fields

Dwight Fields

Jan 15, 2025

Dwight Fields of Liberty, NY, a retired transporter for the New York City Subway System and a long-time area resident died Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at his home. He was 70.

The son of the late Parker, Jr. and Eva Mungin Fields, he was born June 24, 1954 in Liberty, NY.

Dwight was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Ferndale,...

Levi Rios

Levi Rios

Jan 15, 2025

Levi Rios passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 15, 2025 at the Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY. 

He was the son of Eliyah and Katelynn Rios, and brother to Kingston Rios and Abigail Rios. Survivors also include his maternal grandparents, Brenda Dunlap and Robert Dunlap; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother,...

Nancy D. Smith

Nancy D. Smith

Jan 12, 2025

Nancy D. Smith of Jeffersonville, NY died peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, January 12, 2025. She was 86.

The daughter of the late Cordyn and Alma Trojan Durney, she was born September 2, 1938 in Batavia, NY.

Nancy had been a longtime baker of Menges Lakeside. She also worked at the Huff House and Tennanah Lake Golf Course as...

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