OBITUARIES

May 24, 2022

Hilda Rosa Steiger of Mountaindale, NY, a retired para professional for the City of New York Public School System in Manhattan, NY, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.  She was 86.

The daughter of Ramon and Horencia Diaz Moijca, she was born October 5, 1935 in Puerto Rico.

Hilda...

May 18, 2022

Donald F. Nichols of Parksville, NY a retired facility manager at the Livingston Manor Central School and a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his home.  He was 80.

The son of the late John B. and Irma Schillinger Nichols, he was born August 6, 1941 in Liberty, NY.

Donald proudly served...

May 18, 2022

Margaret Jane Traudt Rapenske, a long time resident of Liberty, NY passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 peacefully at her home.  She was 93.

The daughter of the late Martin C. and Margaret A. Connolly Traudt, she was born September 1, 1928 in Canajoharie, NY.

Margaret grew up in Richfield Springs and graduated from R.S.C.S...

May 16, 2022

Carol Ann O’Day of Liberty, NY, 65, passed away on May 16, 2022, after her battle with cancer.

The daughter of the late William and Martha Conklin O'Day, she was born September 7, 1956 in Port Jervis, NY.

She is survived by her, children Martin (m. Sara) Daphne (m. Gary) Theresa (m. Michael) Kim and...

May 15, 2022

Herbert Paul Lepke, Jr. of Avon Park, FL formerly of Neversink, NY, died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Adventhealth Hospital, Sebring, FL.  He was 87.

The son of the late Herbert Paul and Francis Irene Langabeer Lepke, he was born April 10, 1935 in Ellenville, NY.

Herbert proudly served Our Country in the US Army;...

May 9, 2022

John W. Hall, Jr. of Kingston, NY, a retired employee for the Town of Fallsburg, died Monday, May 9, 2022 at his home.  He was 62.

The son of the late John W., Sr. and Janet G. Kracke Hall, he was born April 22, 1960, in Liberty, NY.

In his past time, he enjoyed fishing...

May 5, 2022

Kenneth J. Stewart of Roscoe, NY, a retired dairy farmer and a lifelong resident died Thursday, May 5, 2022 at his home in Roscoe, NY.  He was 91.

The son of the late Kenneth A. and Nellie A. Kessler Stewart, he was born August 31, 1930 in Roscoe, NY.

Ken (and his wife Helen) worked...

May 1, 2022

Kenneth M. Houghtaling of Liberty, NY, a logger for Gil Trujillo Logging and a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, May 1, 2022.  He was 35.

The son of Vernon and Marjorie Brownhill Houghtaling, he was born July 2,1986 in Harris, NY.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, driving ATVs, and riding dirt bikes.

Survivors include...

May 1, 2022

David S. Decker of Middletown, NY, a handyman and lifelong resident died Sunday, May 1, 2022 at his home.  He was 63.

The son of the late William S. and Virginia Brunola Decker, he was born August 4, 1958 in Middletown, NY.

David proudly served Our Country in the US Army from 1976-1978.

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Apr 28, 2022

William A. Toher of Liberty, NY, a retired auto mechanic for Fisher Oldsmobile in Bergenfield, NJ, died Thursday, April 28, 2022 at the Sapphire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goshen, NY.  He was 85.

The son of the late Farrell Toher and Pauline Eichner, he was born March 14,1937 in New York City, NY.

Survivors...

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...