OBITUARIES

Apr 23, 2023

Alice Dahl of Roscoe, NY, a long time area resident, died Sunday, April 23, 2023 at her home.  She was 75.

The daughter of the late John and Alice Hellowell Butler, she was born July 29, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY.  Alice enjoyed crafting and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband,...

Apr 21, 2023

Loretta May Pettinger a longtime area resident, died Friday, April 21, 2023 at Garnet Health Hospital in Middletown, NY.  She was 90.

The daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Keindl Consavage, she was born November 19, 1932 in Yonkers, NY.

She worked as a waitress at Al & Kay’s in the 70’s then took a job...

Apr 20, 2023

Charlette F. Barnes of Bronx, NY formerly of Shohola, PA died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Montefiore Hospital, Bronx, NY.  She was 47. The daughter of the late Donna Hafler and Water Haas, Sr., she was born December 2, 1975 in Honesdale, PA.

Charlette enjoyed bartending and stock car races.  She will be deeply missed by her...

Apr 16, 2023

Harold B. Wilson, II AKA "Swifty" a life long Sullivan County resident, died Sunday April 16, 2023 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 42.

The son of Carol Mixon and Terry Wilson, he was born February 25, 1981 in Harris, NY.

Swifty worked in construction, he was a logger and also enjoyed...

Apr 13, 2023

Robert William Coleman of Grahamsville, NY a long time area resident, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.  He was 86.

The son of the late James and Esther Amado Coleman, he was born December 21, 1936 in Guatemala City, Guatemala, CA.

Robert proudly served Our Country in the...

Apr 12, 2023

Cheryl "Lynn" Cikovsky of Kauneonga Lake, NY, a manager for the Country Stores and a longtime area resident died Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla, NY.  She was 64.

The daughter of the late Michael and Jacquelyn Freeman Cikovsky, she was born June 7, 1958 in Denville, NJ.  Lynn enjoyed knitting....

Apr 10, 2023

Brenda “Boo-Boo” C. Benton of Liberty, NY, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2023 at Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY. She was 82.

The daughter of the late Ichabod and Edith Cristine Bruno Benton, she was born July 10, 1940 in Liberty, NY.

Brenda had worked in her...

Apr 2, 2023

Naomi Lovina Peck of Livingston Manor, NY, a retired Chamber Maid for the Stevensville Hotel in Swan Lake, NY and a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, April 2, 2023 at home.  She was 97.

The daughter of the late Ralph and Lulu McAdams O’Dell, she was born October 7, 1925, in Hancock, New York.

Naomi...

Mar 31, 2023

John J. Ryan, of Parksville, NY a retired Detective of the New York Police Department and a long-time area resident, died Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills, Harris Campus, NY. He was 84.

The son of the late William G. and Florence M. Ryan, he was born April 19, 1938 in...

Mar 30, 2023

MaryAnn T. Szabo of Lake Huntington, NY, a retired Cafeteria Worker for the Jeffersonville Central School and a lifelong area resident died Thursday, March 30, 2023 the Garnet Health Hospital, Harris, NY.  She was 86.

The daughter of the late Frederick and Natalie “Lillian” DeSantis Gasko, she was born September 12, 1936 in Monticello, NY.

MaryAnn...

Mar 25, 2023

Judith Thompson of liberty, NY a retired nanny and a long-time area resident, died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab. and Residential Health Care Facility, Roscoe, NY.  She was 73.

Burial and graveside service will be Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10 AM in the Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, NY.  The Rev. Bridgette LeConey will...

Mar 25, 2023

Mary L. Woods of Parksville, NY, a long-time area resident, died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY. She was 96.

The daughter of the late John A. and Louisita Lange O’Brien, she was born February 7, 1927 in Stapleton, Staten Island, NY.

Mary was a retired bookkeeper for the...

Mar 19, 2023

Gerald M. Griffin, Sr. of Roscoe, NY a retired employee for IBM in Kingston, NY and a long-time area resident, died Sunday, March 19, 2023 at his home.  He was 88.

The son of the late Gerald B. and Evelyn K. Goldsmith Griffin, he was born February 2, 1935 in Walden, NY.

Gerald proudly served...

Mar 18, 2023

Patricia Mary Dunne of Youngsville, New York, a retired teacher and a long time area resident, died Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, New York. She was 78.

The daughter of the late James F. Dunne and Mary "Haupert" Dunne, she was born on October 2, 1944 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York....

Mar 17, 2023

Rita Connelly of Roscoe, NY, a homemaker and a long time area resident, died Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab. and Residential Health Care Facility, Roscoe, NY.  She was 85.

The daughter of the late Domenico and Julia Longo Crescente she was born April 4, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York.

Survivors include...

Mar 16, 2023

Katharine M. Knapp of Youngsville, NY a retired C.N.A. died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY. She was 75.

The daughter of the late Vernon and Ruth Newman Wells, she was born January 4, 1948 in Liberty, NY.

Survivors include her son, Michael Schultz of Youngsville, NY, one cousin...

Mar 16, 2023

Betty Anne Watson (Neff) was born in her family home on July 29, 1937 in Colchester, NY.  Born and raised on the "Neff" family farm she graduated from Downsville Central School in 1954,  she then continued her education and attended Hartwick College where she graduated in 1958 with her Bachelor's Degree in Biology.  On December 22, 1956 she married...

Mar 13, 2023

William LeRoy Wright, age 90 years, of Downsville, NY, died suddenly but peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Life celebration services and interment with his longtime partner Ms. Frieda Veness at Paige Cemetery, Downsville, NY, will take place on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. under the care and direction of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services,...

Mar 10, 2023

William R. McMichael, Sr., retired electrical engineer of Roscoe, NY passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023.  Born on September 29, 1941 on Staten Island, to the late William McMichael and Betty Dolgoff.  He was 81 years old.

William "Bill" McMichael, formerly of Staten Island was an avid horseman and the owner of Tall Pines Ranch as...

Mar 2, 2023

William "Bill" John Jones, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully in his home on March 2, 2023. Bill had battled prostate cancer fiercely for several years. Bill was always one to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and was a wealth of knowledge to his loved ones. He will be greatly missed by his family and his...