OBITUARIES

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

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 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 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.

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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...

May 2, 2023

Helen Stewart of Roscoe, NY a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday May 2, 2023 at her beloved home/farm.  She was 93.

The daughter of the late James H. and Katie Stoesser Wilcox, she was born December 20, 1929 in Fremont, NY.

She and her husband Ken ran a successful dairy farm for over 40 years.  Her passion...

Apr 29, 2023

William H. Gayron of Roscoe, NY a long-time area resident, died Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY. He was 74.

The son of the late Jerome and Anna Bolten Gayron, he was born March 16, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY.

William proudly served Our Country in the US Army during...

Apr 27, 2023

Heinrich S. Rutter of Monticello, NY, a long time area resident, died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY.  He was 84.

The son of the late Stephan and Yohama Okrasa Rutter, he was born June 20, 1938 in Germany.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Rutter; and his dear...

Apr 26, 2023

Konstantinos Makkas of Livingston Manor, NY, a handyman and painter and a long time area resident, died Wednesday April 26, 2023 at Lakeview Rehab. and Care Center, Paterson, NJ.  He was 81.  He was born January 24, 1942 in Greece.

Funeral services were held on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 9:30 AM at St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox...

Apr 25, 2023

Leo Vitaliy Isaenko of New York, a musician and singer died Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in Reno, NV.  He was 24.

The son of Vitaliy and Natalia Mikhalov Isaenko, he was born August 11, 1998 in New York.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Coney Island...