OBITUARIES

Jan 11, 2022

Michael A. Hankins of Woodridge, NY, a tattoo artist and musician and a long time area resident, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022.  He was 29.

The son of Michael H. and Maria LoCicero Hankins, he was born September 3, 1992 in Queens, New York.

Michael enjoyed his work as a tattoo artist and musician; he...

Jan 11, 2022

Robert F. Edwards of Downsville, NY, a retired Sandhog for Local Union 147 in New York City, NY and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Robinson Terrace Nursing and Rehab. Facility, Stamford, NY.  He was 85.

The son of the late Fenton and Elsie Jensen Edwards, he was born August 28, 1936, in...

Jan 9, 2022

Kenneth Eugene Hornick of Parksville, NY, a long time area resident, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at his home.  He was 81.

The son of the late Julius and Ethel Licata Hornick, he was born November 28, 1940 in Boonton, NJ.

He had worked as an electrician on Long Island until he became disabled and...

Jan 9, 2022

Theresa Vrablic of Linden, NJ, a retired entrepreneur in the Garment District in New York City, NY passed away Monday, January 9, 2022 at the Ashbrook Nursing and Rehab. Center, Scotch Plains, NJ.  She was 96.

The daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Turcina Vrablic, she was born October 21, 1925 in Manhattan, NY.

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Jan 7, 2022

Wilfredo Lopez Torres of Ferndale, NY, a retired Chef for Craig A. Duffy Catering in Liberty, NY and a longtime area resident died Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in Harris, NY.  He was 77.

The son of the late Severo Lopez and Maria Torres Lopez, he was born April 15, 1944 in...

Jan 7, 2022

Bonnie Lee Gildersleeve of Albemarle, NC and formerly of the Town of Fallsburg, NY, a retired cafeteria worker for the Fallsburg Central School District, died Friday, January 7, 2022.

The daughter of Agnes Mae King VanAken and the late George LeRoy VanAken, she was born on November 23, 1955 in Monticello, NY.

Bonnie is survived...

Jan 2, 2022

Robert F. Murphy of Liberty, NY, and a long time area resident died Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.

The son of the late Robert and Mary Bishop Murphy, he was born July 23, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY.

Robert proudly service Our Country in the United States Air...

Jan 2, 2022

Robert Thomas Sullivan Jr. of Roscoe, NY, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, Newburgh, NY.  He was 48.

The son of Linda Sue Gould and Robert T. Sullivan, he was born September 21, 1973 in Middletown, NY.

Robert worked as a laborer in various industries...

Jan 1, 2022

William E. Carroll, III (Bill) of Roscoe, New York, died on Friday, July 1, 2022, at his home on Tennanah Lake, New York.

The son of Barbara Vorse Carroll and the late William E. Carroll, Jr., Bill was born in Gardner, Massachusetts. He was 59 years of age.

Bill was a beloved husband, son, brother,...

Dec 31, 2021

Jonathan J. “Biscuit” Benton of Liberty, NY, a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Liberty and a lifelong area resident died Friday, December 31, 2021 at his home.  He was 60.

The son of the late Richard A. and Sydney Rappaport Benton, he was born August 4, 1961 in Liberty, NY.

Biscuit enjoyed riding...

Dec 30, 2021

Henry “Hank” H. Illing of Cooley, NY.  a retired Professional Engineer and a lifelong area resident, died Thursday December 30, 2021 at his home.  He was 96.

The son of the late Hugo and Mabel Carley Illing, he was born December 31, 1924 in Cooley, NY.

Hank proudly served our Country in the United States...

Dec 30, 2021

Brenda J. (Stoll) Madsen of Parksville, NY, a 36 year resident, passed away Thursday December 30, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.  She was 64.

The daughter of the late Fred, Jr. and Edith Racine Stoll, she was born December 24, 1957 in Port Jervis, NY.

Brenda had worked as a Registered Nurse...

Dec 28, 2021

Laura Richards of Liberty, NY a life long area resident, passed away on Tuesday, December 28th, 2021 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst, NY. She was 66 years old.

The daughter of the late George “Tobi” and Thelma Mae Baker Lake, she was born March 15th, 1955 at Old Loomis Hospital in Liberty, NY.

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Dec 26, 2021

Everett L. Dexter of Kauneonga Lake, NY, a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  He was 86.

The son of the late Irving and Pearl Keesler Dexter, he was born August 30, 1935 in Cochecton, NY.

Everett had been the owner of White Lake Docks...

Dec 24, 2021

Nellie Elizabeth Burnham, 92, of Roscoe, New York, passed away at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta on Friday, December 24, 2021 from natural causes. Born July 22, 1929 in Binghamton, New York, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Marjorie Burnham of Cooks Falls, New York.

Nellie graduated from Roscoe Central School in 1947 and...

Dec 16, 2021

Wilbur “Shorty” Parks of Youngsville, NY, a retired salesman for Ike’s Auto Parts in Monticello, NY and a lifelong area resident died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in Harris, NY.  He was 84.

The son of the late Fred and Dorothy Conklin Parks, he was born August 9, 1937 in the Town...

Dec 10, 2021

Robert “Robbie” DeStefano, Jr. also referred to as “Sonny” and lovingly known as “D”-Bomb has sadly left us.

His home was in Liberty, NY where we moved from Massapequa, LI when he was three years old.

Robbie enjoyed the single life and never married.  He was an active partner in a medical equipment repair firm...

Dec 9, 2021

Dale Malone Jr. of Youngsville, NY a lifelong area resident, passed away December 9, 2021 at his home. He was 52.

The son of Dale Malone, Sr. and Peggy Wells Earle, he was born May 7, 1969 in Liberty, NY.

He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Monticello School District, Monticello, NY.

Dale...

Dec 7, 2021

Rosemarie Schiffmacher, 71, of Warwick, NY, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Born August 30, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter Falcone Sr. and Louise (Orlando) Falcone.

A devoted mother of four, Rosemarie enjoyed cooking, shopping for bargains, cutting hair, sunbathing, making stained glass art, drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes,...

Dec 5, 2021

Erica Michelle Vilaca of Grahamsville, NY, an EMT with Mobilemedic EMS died Sunday 5, 2021 in the Town of Neversink, NY.  She was 30.

The daughter of Carlos Vilaca and Denise Amy Weinstein, she was born May 17, 1991 in Boynton Beach, FL.

Erica had always been active in providing health care.  She is a...