OBITUARIES

Aug 31, 2021

John M. Synovetz of Toms River, NJ and Roscoe, NY, a twenty-five-year Firefighter for the City of Clifton, New Jersey Fire Department, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 78.

The son of the late John Synovetz and Daisy Swan Donato, he was born August 3, 1943 in Passaic, NJ....

Aug 31, 2021

Joseph V. Carmody of Bainbridge, NY, a retired New York State Trooper and a life long area resident, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, NY.  He was 84.

The son of the late Joseph and Lois Bundy Carmody, he was born December 8, 1936 in Morris, NY.

Joseph proudly served as...

Aug 30, 2021

Sandy Stone of Livingston Manor, NY, a retired salesman and past president at Albert Nipon Fashion in New York City, NY and a long time area resident, died Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab. and Residential Health Care Facility, Roscoe, NY.  He was 94.

The son of the late Lionel and Anne Stone, he...

Aug 28, 2021

Jarrett M. Buck of Livingston Manor, NY, a landscaper and stone mason and a life long area resident, died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at his home.  He was 44.

The son of Harvey and Lillian Lawrence Buck, he was born June 4, 1977 in Loomis, NY.

“Jarrett was a young man who loved life with...

Aug 27, 2021

Adalberto B. Santiago of Liberty, NY, a retired employee at the Concord Hotel in Kiamesha Lake, NY and a long-time area resident, died Friday, August 27, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 71.

The son of the late Wilson and Dolores Berrios Santiago, he was born July 19, 1950 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico....

Aug 26, 2021

Donald Stephenson, Sr. of Bethel, NY a retired employee for Wake Fern Foods Local # 445 in Middletown, NY and a life long area resident, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his home.  He was 83.

The son of the late Alfred J. and Viola Long Stephenson, he was born October 28, 1937 in Monticello, NY.  Donald...

Aug 13, 2021

Donald T. Hendrickson of Livingston Manor, NY a retired Correctional Officer at Sullivan Correctional Facility, Woodbourne, NY and a long time area resident, died Friday, August 13, 2021 at Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  He was 81.

The son of the late William and Helen Holstein Hendrickson, he was born June 13, 1940 in Cornwall,...

Aug 12, 2021

Maddelena "Nana" Crozzoli of Liberty, NY passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in Harris, NY surrounded by her family.  She was 94.

The daughter of the late Antonio and Matilda Menegon, she was born April 17, 1927 in Tramonti Di-Sopra, Italy.

Those who knew Nana, Nanny, or Ma, she...

Aug 11, 2021

Gerald C. Minckler, Sr. of Long Eddy, NY, a retired laborer for Local #17, Newburgh, NY and a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at his home.  He was 81.

The son of the late Sanford and Erma Williams Minckler, he was born October 14, 1939 in Stalker, PA.

Gerald is a former...

Aug 7, 2021

Steven A. Rivera of Monticello, NY, a manager for the KFC in Monticello, died Saturday, August 7, 2021 in Monticello, NY.  He was 29.

The son of Lissette Acosta Rivera and the late Norberto Rivera, he was born June 14, 1992 in Philadelphia, PA.

Steven was a joyful soul and enjoyed life making music.

Aug 1, 2021

Elijah M. Jackson of Liberty, NY died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home.  He was 40.

The son of Andrew and Mildred White Jackson, he was born November 25, 1980 in Harris, NY.

Elijah was an avid sports fan.  Survivors include his parents, Andrew and Mildred Jackson of Liberty, NY; one daughter, Jaedyn Carty...

Jul 28, 2021

Betty J. Hay of Fair Oaks, NY, a retired bus monitor for Quality Bus Company and a lifelong area resident died Wednesday, July 28, 2021 surrounded by her family in Youngsville, NY.  She was 77. The daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Vernol Smedes, she was born September 5, 1943 in Middletown, NY. Betty had attended the Vine...

Jul 28, 2021

Dieter Sawall of Port Jervis, NY, a former employee for the Town of Fallsburg, NY and a long time area resident, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Bon Secours Hospital in Port Jervis, NY.  He was 63.

The son of the late Artur and Marga Fischer Sawall, he was born July 29, 1957 in Waterloo, NY.

Jul 22, 2021

Robert Wade Smith “Bobby” died Thursday July 22, 2021, at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh, NY after a long illness.  He was 62 years old.

He was born November 8, 1958, to Albert C. and Patricia Mullen Smith in Liberty, NY.

For most of his life he was a logger.   His passion was...

Jul 22, 2021

Neil Nappa of Liberty, NY, a retired clerk at the Roscoe Liquor Store and a long time area resident, died Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home.  He was 66.

The son of Anthony Nappa, he was born December 5, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York.

Graveside services and burial with military honors will be Friday,...

Jul 21, 2021

Norma A. Montijo of Liberty, NY, a retired cafeteria worker for the Liberty High School and a longtime area resident died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty, NY.  She was 73.

The daughter of the late Ramon and Carranza Montijo, she was born November 2, 1947 in Hatillo, Puerto Rico.

Norma had...

Jul 21, 2021

John Neff, Jr. of Downsville, NY, a retired mechanic for Sonny and Sons, and a lifelong area resident, died at his home.  He was 60.

Graveside services and burial will be private in the Paige Cemetery, Downsville, NY.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY www.Harris-FH.com  845-292-0001...

Jul 20, 2021

Dorothy Dube Drake of Chesterfield, VA, a retired Registered Nurse, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Johnston Willis Hospital in Richmond, VA. She was 80.

The daughter of the late Julius and Celia Dube, she was born December 30, 1940 in Glens Falls, NY.

Dot had worked at various health care facilities in Plattsburgh,...

Jul 18, 2021

Raymond F. Bowers of Roscoe, NY, a retired carpenter and a lifetime area resident, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at his home.  He was 70.

The son of the late Otho and Mary Georgiana Goetschius Bowers, he was born October 25, 1950 in Roscoe, NY.

Survivors include his wife, Christine Houston Bowers, at home; two...

Jul 14, 2021

Jared W. Doughty of Livingston Manor, NY, a retired custodian at Catskill Regional Medical Center and a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 77.

The son of the late Clifford and Lena Ward Doughty, he was born November 13, 1943 in Liberty, NY.

Jared...