OBITUARIES

Apr 25, 2022

Arnold T. Tremper, Jr. of Delhi, NY formerly of Youngsville, NY, a retired farmer and life long area resident, died Monday April 25, 2022 at the AO Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta, NY.  He was 81.

The son of the late Arnold T., Sr. and Clarice A. Lacey Tremper, he was born October 28, 1940 in Youngsville, NY....

Apr 23, 2022

Joyce Mary Webler passed away, April 23, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Downsville, after a short illness and hospitalization. She was 91 years old.

She was born at home, in Downsville on September 10, 1930 to Elmer and Christina Doig. Joyce lived her full life in Downsville, except for a few years working for a construction...

Apr 14, 2022

Alice M. Meyers of Roscoe, NY, a loving mother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the Roscoe Community Nursing Home in Roscoe, NY.

Daughter of the late Howard and Annabelle Lake of Cooks Falls, NY, she was born on February 20, 1938 in Roscoe, NY. She was 84.

Alice graduated from Roscoe...

Apr 12, 2022

Barry R. Auster of Liberty, NY, a retired dental supplies salesman and a long time area resident, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his home.  He was 79.

The son of the late Oscar and Eva Rubin Auster, he was born June 14, 1942 in Bronx, NY.

Barry's family has chosen to remember his life...

Mar 28, 2022

Patricia A. Sunnekalb of Liberty, NY a homemaker and longtime area resident, died Monday March 28, 2022 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY with her loving family by her side.  She was 90.

The daughter of the late John and Anastasia Toole Moresco, she was born October 26, 1931 in West New York, New Jersey....

Mar 22, 2022

Patricia (Patsy) Ann Marshalek, 87, of Woodbourne, NY, left this world on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, into the waiting arms of Jesus.

Patsy was the third child of Charles L. and Ann J. Sullivan Bennett.  She was a graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 1951; then attended Cortland State Teachers College before marrying in November 1952. ...

Mar 19, 2022

Linda A. Giacalone of Liberty, NY, a homemaker and longtime area resident, died Saturday, March 19, 2022 peacefully at her home.  She was 57.

The daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothy McCarthy Cullen, she was born on June 8, 1964 in Queens, NY.

Linda was known for her sense of humor, her willingness to...

Mar 18, 2022

Russell J. Jackson of Ellenville, NY died Friday, March 18, 2022 in Liberty, NY.  He was 35.

The son of Gloria Wallace Jackson and the late Louis Jackson, he was born July 10, 1986 in Hempstead, NY.

Russell was a graduate of Liberty High School in which he was a friend and protector to many. Russell...

Mar 15, 2022

Edwin S. Fancher, Jr. of Liberty, NY, a lifelong area resident died on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his home.  He was 36.

The son of Edwin S. Fancher, Sr. and Katherina Skarica, he was born June 22, 1985 in Harris, NY.

Eddie was always the life of the party. He brought so many smiles and laughs...

Mar 13, 2022

George V. Sims of Swan Lake, NY died Sunday, March 13, 2022 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.  He was 67.

He was born March 3, 1955 in New Jersey.

Graveside services and burial will be Friday, March 18, 2022 at 11 AM in the Liberty Cemetery, Cold Spring Road, Liberty, NY.  Father...

Mar 12, 2022

Anna Grasso of Kiamesha Lake, NY, a retired Real Estate Broker, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, at her home.  She was 91.

The daughter of the late John and Carmella Formisano Esposito, she was born February 12, 1931 in Bronx, NY.

Anna had been a communicant and volunteer at St. Joseph’s Church in Bronxville, NY....

Mar 11, 2022

Alfredo Evangelista of Liberty, NY a retired carpenter and a long-time area resident, died Friday March 11, 2022 at the Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  He was 86.

The son of the late Luigi and Maria Teresa Cardillo Evangelista, he was born February 13, 1936 in Comune Di Pignataro, Italy.

Alfredo enjoyed being...

Mar 7, 2022

George W. Hendrickson of Roscoe, NY, a lifelong area resident, died Monday, March 7, 2022 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.  He was 86.

The son of the late George and Molly Grosso Hendrickson, he was born March 14, 1935 in Hancock, NY.

George proudly served our country in the United States Army;...

Mar 2, 2022

Anthony N. Palestino of Monticello, NY, a long time area resident, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at his home.  He was 80.

The son of the late Anello and Rosaria Puma Palestino, he was born June 28, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY.

Anthony retired after 35 years of working with NY Telephone Company and Verizon; he...

Mar 1, 2022

Jeremy Shaw of Hamden, NY, a stone cutter and a life long area resident, passed away Tuesday March 1, 2022 at his home.  He was 45.

The son of Leonard and Susan Brock Shaw, he was born March 18, 1976 in Walton, NY.

Jeremy was a graduate of Downsville Central School and had coached the...

Feb 27, 2022

George H. Fredericks of Roscoe New York died on February 27, 2022 at the age of 81.

He was the son of Henry and Frances Fredericks and was born March 4, 1940 in Queens New York.

Throughout his life George was passionate about his pursuits, ranging from CB radios, Opera, gourmet cooking, and Jazz.  He was...

Feb 26, 2022

Paul Edward Minton Sr. Of Parrish, Florida passed away Saturday, February 26th after a short battle with cancer.

Paul worked for Sarasota Land Services. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and he loved racing and playing his guitar.

Son of the late Alfred Shank and Helen Agnes Minton, formerly of Liberty, NY; and also...

Feb 25, 2022

Lloyd T. Jones (Cha Cha) a life-long resident of Liberty, NY died quietly at home on February 25, 2022, surround by friends and family. Lloyd was born August 16, 1940, in Windsor, Virginia to the late Gary and Thelma Marie Jones.

Cha-Cha, as he was famously known as in the mountains was also known as Puddin or...

Feb 22, 2022

William Percy Niemann of Youngsville, NY, a retired clerk for Liberty Farm Home and Garden in Liberty, NY and a life long area resident, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY.  He was 78.

The son of the late Charles Frank and Martha Cross Niemann, he was born July 11,...

Feb 22, 2022

Douglas R. Rohrback of Liberty, NY, a retired General Manager for M & M Auto Group in Liberty and a lifelong area resident died Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at his home.  He was 69. The son of the late Andrew and Rhoda Gregory Rohrback, he was born September 25, 1952 in Liberty, NY. Doug enjoyed golfing and was a...