OBITUARIES

Dec 5, 2020

Helen Flanagan of Liberty, NY, formerly of New York City, NY, a home maker and a long time area resident, died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  She was 93.

The daughter of the late Bernard and Ellen McGovern Jackson, she was born June 10, 1927 in Bronx, NY.

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Nov 28, 2020

Linda Mae Argentati of Liberty, NY, died peacefully Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY, surrounded by the love of her family, after a long and courageous battle against glioblastoma.  Linda was the former Director of Guidance at Liberty Central School District, Liberty, NY, and a long time area resident.  She was 55....

Nov 28, 2020

Silvia Bataran, age 66, of North Olmsted, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Silvia was born January 9, 1954 in Jimbolia, Romania.

Dearly beloved wife of Petru, loving mother of Radu and Cristian, dearest daughter of Constantin (deceased) and Elena Zait, dear sister of Viorel Zait and Doru zait, dearest aunt and friend of many....

Nov 23, 2020

Gerard “Jerry” Rathje of Roscoe, NY, a retired mechanic for the Downsville Central School Bus Garage, Downsville, NY and a long time area resident, died Monday November 23, 2020 at Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY.  He was 76.

The son of the late Albert and Patricia Timoney Rathje, he was born July 22, 1944 in Queens, NY....

Nov 17, 2020

Linda A. Mears of Livingston Manor, NY, an accountant and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY.  She was 67.

The daughter of the late Kenneth R. and Betty I. Gransbury Mears, she was born August 13, 1953 in Roscoe, NY.

Linda enjoyed spending time...

Nov 16, 2020

Mattie Crawford of Liberty, NY, a long time area resident, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  She was 91.

Graveside services and burial were held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 9 AM in the Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, NY.  Many friends gathered to pray for Mattie and sing her favorite...

Nov 16, 2020

Samuel Lawrence Krom of Liberty, NY, a retired dairy farmer and a lifelong area resident, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 74.

The son of the late Lawrence W. Krom and Janette M. Barriger, he was born May 18, 1946 in Walton, NY.

Samuel proudly served...

Nov 14, 2020

Shelly J. Cooke of Livingston Manor, NY, an office manager for Dynamite Youth Center Foundation, Fallsburg, NY and a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at her home.  She was 52.

The daughter of the late James and Jeanette May Cooke, she was born October 24, 1968 in Walton, NY.

Shelly loved to...

Nov 14, 2020

Albert J. McArthur of Cochecton, NY, a retired laborer for Sullivan County Highway Department and a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home, with his loving family at his side.  He was 70.

The son of the late Stanley J. and Eldora P. Huebsch McArthur, he was born January 28, 1950 in Liberty,...

Oct 26, 2020

Harry G. “Rip” Rapenske of Liberty, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 26, 2020.  Born in Richfield Springs, NY to Mary and John Rapenske, he was one of four brothers.  In high school he excelled in football, basketball, baseball, and track for 4 years.  He was recently inducted into the Richfield Springs Central School Hall...

Oct 25, 2020

Donald J. Sherwood a lifetime resident of Roscoe, NY passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2020. The son of Elizabeth H. Sherwood and the late John C. Sherwood, he was born on January 12, 1959 in Newburgh, NY.

Donald did black topping and concrete in the community; he loved to have a good time and everyone who...

Oct 22, 2020

Dear family and friends on October 22, 2020 Jacqueline Foster Santiago AKA Cj gained her wings and as much as it may hurt us, she is now in a better place.  She passed away at the Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty, NY.

Jacqueline was known as the life of the party; she was always out going...

Oct 13, 2020

Helen Wilson of Liberty, NY, a clerk and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY.  She was 97.

The daughter of the late Clifford and Edith Stodart Moore, she was born March 27, 1923 in Loch Sheldrake, NY.

Helen, known to most as “Gramma”...

Oct 9, 2020

Audrey Elizabeth (Ingram) Yusavitz passed away peacefully October 9, 2020, in her sleep at home at the age of 91 years old.  The daughter of the late Olive Violet Ada Knight and Herbert Joseph Edward Ingram, she was born March 15, 1929 in Nottingham, England.

Audrey grew up during WWII and was evacuated to an orphanage in Cardiff, Wales...

Oct 5, 2020

Burr M. Bowers, Jr. of Roscoe, NY, a retired electrician, and a lifelong area resident, died Monday, October 5, 2020 at the Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY.  He was 93.

The son of the late Burr M. Sr. and Hattie Revilla Bowers, he was born January 24, 1927 in Roscoe, NY.

Burr proudly served...

Oct 5, 2020

Francis Joseph "Frank" Burke of Roscoe, NY and West Palm Beach, FL, a retired member of Local # 6, died Monday, October 5, 2020 at the home of his daughter in Oyster Bay, NY.  He was 95.

The son of John and Katherine Miley Burke, he was born June 13, 1925 in New York City.

Frank...

Oct 4, 2020

Frederick “Fred” Reuben Emery Jr., a lifelong resident of Livingston Manor, NY entered into rest of October 4, 2020. He was 82 years old. The son of the late Frederick and Elinor Bowers Emery, Fred was born August 16, 1938 in Walton, NY. Fred served his community for over half a century as the proud owner of Emery’s Auto...

Oct 3, 2020

Michael Robbins of Liberty, NY, a long-time area resident, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his home.  He was 79.

The son of the late Arbo and Anna Maran Robbins, he was born November 2, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY.

Michael proudly served our Country in the US Army from 1958-1962.

Survivors include his...

Sep 30, 2020

On September 30, 2020, after a brief illness and at the age of 90, Joyce Evelyn McDonald Terry passed away and joined her family that predeceased her. Joyce spent her final days at home, on the family farm, in the care of her daughters, just as she wished.

Joyce was born January 20, 1930 to Clarence Sr....

Sep 25, 2020

Eugene John Mills, 80, a lifelong resident of Downsville, NY, passed away suddenly from a motor vehicle accident along with his sister Sandra A. Elmore on Friday September 25, 2020.

The son of the late Reginald and Isabelle Knapp Mills, was born December 19, 1939 in Downsville, NY.

Eugene proudly served Our Country in the...