OBITUARIES

Aug 9, 2023

Dr. Frank Anthony Ariosta, a respected orthopedic surgeon at Staten Island University Hospital for more than 40 years, died in Morristown Medical Center, New Jersey after years of defying death, and after a more recent 4 month hospitalization. He was 85 and died on August 9th.

Frank Anthony Ariosta was born July 7, 1938 to Lea (Mestichelli) and Anthony “Tony”...

Aug 9, 2023

Norman T. Boggs, III of Livingston Manor, NY a retired Chemistry Professor at St. Andrew's University, Laurinburg, NC died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 83.

The son of the late Norman T. Boggs, II and May Wilgus Wetterau, he was born June 24, 1940 in Kingston, NY.

Norman participated in many Civil...

Aug 9, 2023

Rosemarie McAdams of So. Fallsburg, NY a longtime area resident and a former waitress died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla, NY.  She wa 65.

The daughter of the late Roy W. and Mary Lou Beach Boyd, she was born December 28, 1957 in Middletown, NY.

Rosemarie enjoyed cooking, camping and spending time with...

Aug 1, 2023

 

Edith F. McKay of Parksville, NY, a retired Clerk for the Sullivan County Adult Care Center in Liberty, NY, and a lifelong area resident died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at her home.  She was 79.

The daughter of the late Ivan and Elizabeth Wright Ackerley, she was born April 10, 1944 in the Town of Neversink, NY.

Survivors include...

Jul 24, 2023

Hope Marie McCombs of Woodbourne, NY, a lifelong area resident, died Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home.  She was 22.   The daughter of Warren, Jr. and Melissa Hall McCombs, she was born September 27, 2000 in Harris, NY.   Hope was a graduate of the Tri-Valley Central School.  She enjoyed nature, camping, the beach and spending time with...

Jul 23, 2023

Mikki Chapman of Callicoon Center, NY, died Sunday, July 23, 2023 at her home.  She was 70.

The daughter of the late James Herbert and Margarett Bollman Chapman, she was born July 22, 1953, in Staten Island, NY.

Mikki enjoyed life as a homemaker and loved to hunt and ride her motorcycle. 

Survivors include her wife Debra Dodge-Chapman of 35...

Jul 19, 2023

Christopher J. McCart, 65 years old, of Parksville, NY passed away on July 19, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.  

A memorial service will be held on September 12, 2023 at 2 PM at Harris Funeral Home in Liberty, NY.

Christopher was born and raised in Collingswood, NJ on September 18, 1957.  He attended Collingswood High School, worked...

Jul 18, 2023

 

Rodney J. Morgan of Horton Brook, Roscoe, NY a retired Heavy Equipment Operator for the Town of Colchester and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his home.  He was 75.

The son of the late William and Vesta Rood Morgan, he was born August 15, 1947 in Roscoe, NY.

Rodney retired from the Town of...

Jul 16, 2023

Brendan James Burke of Edison, New Jersey, an employee at William Grant and Sons USA Distillery in Edison, NJ passed away Sunday July 16th, 2023 at the JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ.  He was 29.

The son James H. and Joan Clark Burke, he was born December 29, 1993 in Teaneck, NJ.

Brendan was a die hard NY Mets and NY...

Jul 16, 2023

Victor E. Soroko of Liberty, NY a retired Diesel Mechanic for Dakota Leasing Corporation, Brooklyn, NY and a long-time area resident, died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Achieve Rehab. And Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  He was 72.

The son of the late Adam and Dorothy Butler Soroko, he was born April 28, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY.

Graveside services and burial...

Jul 15, 2023

Teri M. Josephs of Loch Sheldrake, NY a home maker and a life long are resident, died Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Kaplan Hospice Residence, Newburgh, NY. She was 60.

The daughter of the late Thearn Douglas and Jean Marie Conklin Sprague, she was born June 8, 1963 in Liberty, NY.

Teri was an avid reader; she enjoyed music...

Jul 13, 2023

Stephen Solomon of Cooks Falls, NY a long time area resident, died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home.  He was 84.

Funeral services and burial will be private at the Cedar Park Cemetery, Paramus, NJ.

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

Jul 13, 2023

Richard T. Holohan of Downsville, NY a retired general foreman for Con Edison, Brooklyn, NY died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home.  He was 81.

Richard was a member of the Downsville Volunteer Fire Department; and he was proud of his Irish American heritage.

The son of the late Daniel J. and Helen Conry Holohan, he was born September...

Jul 9, 2023

Joann “JoJo” Boyd of White Sulphur Springs, NY, a Registered Nurse and a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab and Residential Healthcare Facility, Roscoe, NY.  She was 64.

The daughter of the late John W. and Irene Bilski Boyd, she was born October 30, 1958 in Liberty, New York.

Joann loved to read,...

Jul 8, 2023

David G. Simpson of Livingston Manor, NY, a waiter at the Liberty Diner, Liberty, NY and a life long area resident, died Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his home.  He was 58.

The son of the late Delmont R. and Rita M. McArthur Simpson, he was born November 22, 1964 in Liberty, NY.

David enjoyed crafting and decorating for the...

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...