OBITUARIES

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

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

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

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,...

May 28, 2021

Vera A. Atkins of Neversink, NY, a retired telephone operator for NY Telephone Co., and a lifelong area resident died Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  She was 98.

The daughter of the late Daniel P. and Beatrice Davis Akerley, she was born December 12, 1922 in Grooville, NY.

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May 25, 2021

LeRoy Clark, Jr. of Liberty, NY died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  He was 82.

Burial will be Monday, June 7, 2021 at 9 AM in the Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, NY.

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

May 24, 2021

Camille A. Redmond of Middletown, NY, passed away Monday May 24,2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown NY.  She was 91.

The daughter of the late Elmo and Audrey Mueller Nelthrope, she was born January 16, 1930 in Manhattan, NY.

Camille was a middle school teacher in the New York City School of Education,...

May 24, 2021

Don T. Simeone of Liberty, NY passed away Monday May 24, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris NY.  He was 66.

The son of Christopher and Frances Civitella Simeone, he was born November 6, 1954 in Queens, New York.

Survivors include a son, Joe Simeone; a daughter, Christina Simeone; his brothers, Christopher Simeone and...

May 24, 2021

Harry Sampson III, 79, of Liberty, NY passed away Monday May 24,2021 at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Center in Liberty NY.

Harry was born February 19, 1942, in Queens, NY to the late Harry Jr. and Muriel Hetterish Samspon.

Harry was a salesman who worked for a variety of businesses throughout his career.

He is...

May 23, 2021

Harley E. McCosco of Liberty, NY, a retired Police Officer for the Village of Liberty, and a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his home.  He was 75.

The son of the late Charles and Alice McCombs McCosco, he was born March 23, 1946 in Ellenville, NY.

Harley proudly served Our Country...

May 22, 2021

Harold McClain, Jr. of Livingston Manor, NY died May 22, 2021 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 77.  Born to Harold McClain Sr. and Rosa Hayden (Edward) Raised in Louisville, KY, by his beloved grandparents Christopher and Amanda Moore.

Harold confessed Christ Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He...

May 19, 2021

Mary Forrest-Merando of Livingston Manor, NY, left us peacefully during the early morning of May 19, 2021.  She was diagnosed with cancer only a month earlier.

Born Maria Mercedes Diaz Marcano on March 15, 1935 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was the 6th of 14 children born to the late Luis Marcano and Salustiana Diaz de...