OBITUARIES

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...

Jul 14, 2021

Donald L. Eggleton of Roscoe, NY, a longtime area resident, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 90.

The son of the late Clarence R. and Jane M. Pittaway Eggleton, he was born July 28, 1930 in Clarks Summit, PA.

Donald proudly served on the USS New...

Jul 11, 2021

Nestor Mir of Swan Lake, NY, a long-time area resident, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 with his family at his side.  He was 88.

The son of the late Jose and Maria Fernandez Mir, he was born September 8, 1932 in Banes, Cuba.

Nestor had worked for Local Union #32B as a commercial building...

Jul 8, 2021

Margaret V. Bunting, known to her family and friends as “Peggy” passed away Thursday July 8, 2021 at Hope Hospice of Cape Coral, FL.

She was born December 3, 1939 in Rotterdam, NY to Raymond Vitch Sr. and Josephine Pasquariello.

Peggy was a long time resident of Roscoe, NY. She worked on the cafeteria staff...

Jul 7, 2021

Robert R. Dubas of Grahamsville, NY, a retired Union carpenter and a long-time area resident, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 with his family at his side at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 83.

The son of the late Jack Andrew and Grace Shelton Dubas, he was born September 17, 1937 in Queens,...

Jul 7, 2021

Alfred T. Cuttler of Youngsville, NY, a retired foreman at the Town of Hardenburgh Highway Dept and a life long area resident, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 79.

The son of the late Mahlon, I and Eunice L. Scott Cuttler, he was born May 14, 1942 in...

Jul 6, 2021

Sixto Santiago Figueroa of Liberty, NY, a retired fuel division worker at Roosevelt Roads Naval Base in Puerto Rico, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 87.

The son of the late Lorenzo and Buenaventura Figueroa Santiago, he was born March 11, 1934 in Cidra, Puerto Rico.

Sixto...

Jun 25, 2021

Edna Levy of Liberty, NY, died on June 25, 2021 at the age of 90, after a brief illness.  She is the daughter of the late Louis and Lena Plotsky and she was born October 1, 1930 in Long Branch, NJ.

Edna was a long-time resident of Sullivan County, New York and spent many years operating jewelry concessions in...

Jun 23, 2021

Herbert Donald Akerley of The Villages, FL, a former long-time resident of Neversink, NY died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages, FL.  He was 77.

The son of the late Herbert Daniel and Maxine Donaldson Akerley, he was born March 22, 1944 in Monticello, NY.

Herb worked 22 years for Channel Masters...

Jun 18, 2021

Evelyn D. Banks, age 87, died peacefully on June 18, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in Monticello, NY. Born in High Point, NC, she lived most of her life in Manhattan, and eventually retired to her summer estate in Roscoe, NY.

Evelyn, affectionately known as “Ev”, was gentle, kind, generous, and had a great sense...

Jun 18, 2021

Joan C. Doland, 85, of Liberty, NY died Friday June 18, 2021.  Joanie lived a long and wonderful life as a long-time resident of Liberty, NY.  Her career spanned decades in the Sullivan County hospitality industry to include the Holiday Inn and The Liberty Diner.  Her smile and personality were felt by all that crossed her path.  Lovingly called...

Jun 14, 2021

George “Sarge” W. King of Ferndale, NY, a retired Road Patrol Sergeant with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department and a lifelong area resident passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at Garnet Health Medical Center in Harris, NY on June 14, 2021.  He was 82 years old.

The son of the late Edward R. and Hilda Eldridge...

Jun 11, 2021

Judy Ann Melchick of Livingston Manor, NY, a retired Front End Manager for Peck's Market in Livingston Manor, NY and a lifelong area resident died Friday, June 11, 2021 at her home.  She was 75.

The daughter of the late Emile J. and Mary Ellen Finnegan Malone, she was born May 11, 1946 in Peakville, NY.

Jun 9, 2021

Richard A. Meyerer, Sr., a former chef, handyman and friend to many, died Wednesday June 9, 2021.  He was 44.

The son of James J. Meyerer and the late Roxane L. Miller Dworetsky, he was born October 22, 1976. For those who knew him, he enjoyed doing anything he could to make sure those around him were...

Jun 7, 2021

Norma J. Elmore of Downsville, NY, a lifelong area resident, died Monday, June 7, 2021 at her home, with her family at her side.  She was 67.

The daughter of the late Lorn and Joyce Winnie Keator, she was born December 13, 1953 in Oneonta, NY.

Norma had worked at the Roscoe Regional Rehab. &...

Jun 5, 2021

Christine L. Thomas of Livingston Manor, NY, a home maker and lifelong area resident, died Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical center in Middletown, NY.  She was 60.

The daughter of the late Lester E. and Betty J. LeRoy Thomas, she was born December 17, 1960 in Livingston Manor, NY.

Christine enjoyed...

Jun 1, 2021

Donald V. Conway of Roscoe, NY, a groundskeeper and carpenter for Camp Chipinaw in Swan Lake, NY and a longtime area resident, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his home.  He was 85.

The son of the late Eugene Stanislaus and Elizabeth Straub Conway,he was born October 25, 1935 in St. Albans, NY.

Don was...

Jun 1, 2021

Dorothy M. Atkins of Red Hook, NY a homemaker and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Roscoe, NY.  She was 93.

The daughter of the late Fred and Blanche Woods Wolfinger, she was born November 24, 1927 in Mount Kisco, NY along with her twin sister...

Jun 1, 2021

James Blackmore of Liberty, NY died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Sapphire Nursing Home in Goshen, NY.  He was 78.

The son of the late Richard and Anne Ryan Blackmore, he was born November 2, 1942 in Bronx, NY.

Burial with military honors will be Monday, June 7, 2021 at 11 AM in the Sullivan...

May 29, 2021

Dwight L. Fink of Roscoe, NY, died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 69.

The son of the Bruce and Isabell Reid Fink, he was born March 31, 1952 in Warrenton, VA.

Funeral services will be private.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home,...