OBITUARIES

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

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 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 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...

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

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 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 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...