OBITUARIES

Feb 2, 2021

Charles “Bud” Willard MacDonald was one of nine children born to Charles Edward and Lillian Howard MacDonald.  He graduated from Downsville Central School in 1953 and cultivated many lifetime friendships that began in his youth.  Bud served for three years in the US Army before 30 years as a Police Officer for the Town of Colchester.  After retirement from...

Feb 2, 2021

Angelica M. Bloom of Liberty, NY, a retired bus driver for Sullivan County Diagnostic Center and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  She was 76.

The daughter of the late Ernest and Florence Lyons Fredenburgh, she was born July 29, 1944 in New York City, NY....

Jan 31, 2021

Andrew J. Hund of Roscoe, NY, a self-employed landscaper, mason and a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 44.

The son of Frederick J. Hund and Jane Ryan, he was born April 4, 1976 in Liberty, NY.

Andrew was an avid Mets and...

Jan 28, 2021

Longtime resident of Monticello, NY Charlene Fields also known as Mama biscuit died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at her home.  She was 64.

The daughter of the late Harry and Annie Coleman Fields, she was born December 16, 1956 in Yonkers, NY. She is predeceased by late sister Noreen Fields and brother Harry E Fields.

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Jan 26, 2021

Carl Bruce Klein of Liberty, NY, passed away January 26, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.  Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart and perseverance in overcoming life’s challenges leaves a beacon of light for his family, friends, and community.

Carl was born October 11, 1946 in Liberty,...

Jan 25, 2021

Peter M. Stettner of White Sulphur Springs, NY, a retired Principal for Sullivan County BOCES and a longtime area resident died Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home.  He was 86.

The son of the late Alfred and Ruschullel Leupold Stettner, he was born December 27, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY.

Peter was able to name his...

Jan 22, 2021

Joan G. Schrader of Kauneonga Lake, NY, a homemaker and a long time area resident died on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh, NY, while surrounded by her loving family.   She was 85.

The daughter of the late Edward C. and Lillian Holmes Sunnekalb, she was born August 13, 1935 in Jersey...

Jan 21, 2021

Elizabeth H. McAdams Sherwood of Roscoe, NY, lifelong area resident, entered eternal rest after a yearlong battle with cancer on January 21, 2021 at her home.  She was 82.

The daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Gorr McAdams, she was born March 3, 1938 in Livingston Manor, NY.

Elizabeth had worked for 34 years...

Jan 16, 2021

William (Bill) Hood, 76, of Hamden, NY passed away on January 16, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family and beloved dog Annie.

Bill was born on July 27, 1944 in Hamden where he lived his entire life. After graduating high school he enlisted in the national guard for several years. Bill worked...

Jan 15, 2021

Michael H. “Dunnigan” Bury of Roscoe, NY, a retired NYS Correctional Officer at Sullivan Correctional Facility and a lifelong area resident, died Friday, January 15, 2021 at Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.  He was 63.

The son of the late Walter H. and Joyce C. Lake Bury, he was born September 10, 1957 in Liberty, NY....

Jan 14, 2021

Richard M. Hirschman of Pine Bush, NY, a long time area resident, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home.  He was 93.

The son of the late Max and Ella Hirschman, he was born January 6, 1928 in Bronx, NY.

Richard proudly served our country in the United States Navy during WWII.

Jan 13, 2021

Helen Audrey Goble, a lifelong resident of Liberty, New York, passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021, at the age of 82 years.

Daughter of the late Andrew “Dutch” Rampe and Eula Spencer Rampe, she was born February 6th, 1938.

Helen was a graduate of St. Peter’s School and Liberty High School. She retired with...

Jan 11, 2021

Mary A. Volckens of Liberty, NY, a retired bookkeeper and a long-time area resident died Monday, January 11, 2021 at her home.  She was 85.

The daughter of the late William and Mary Tiernan Culliton, she was born March 25, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY.

Mary was a communicant of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, where...

Jan 10, 2021

Guillermina Cubero Velazquez of Liberty, NY, a home maker and a longtime area resident, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY.  She was 91.

The daughter of the late Vicente Velazquez and Sara Hernandez, she was born October 6, 1929 in Moca, Puerto Rico.

Guillermina was a member...

Jan 8, 2021

Charles Ernest Froehlich, 85, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Central Carolina Hospital.

He was born in Hazel, New York on March 18, 1935 to the late George Froehlich and Ida Schrier Froehlich.  He was also preceded in death by a sister Veronica Kleingardner and brothers George, Arnold, Fred, and Leo Froehlich....

Jan 7, 2021

Evelyn C. Cox of Roscoe, NY, a home maker and a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Chase Rehab. And Nursing Facility, New Berlin, NY.  She was 94.

The daughter of the late Carmi and Alta Gregory Hinman, she was born December 9, 1926 in the Town of Colchester, NY.

Survivors...

Jan 7, 2021

Debra (Yaun) Ferland, 60, of Port Saint Lucie, FL, passed away January 7, 2021. She was born to Shirley Lindsley and the late Raymond H. Yaun, July 27, 1960, in Liberty, New York. Debra graduated from Liberty High School in 1979 and retired from Sullivan County Community College. She married Richard Ferland in 1993, and they lived together in...

Jan 4, 2021

Ira Goldberg of Woodbourne, NY, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 72.

The son of the late Sidney and Vivan Rabinowitz Goldberg, he was born February 1, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY.  Graveside services and burial will be Monday (today) January 4, 2021 in the Chesed Shel Emes...

Jan 4, 2021

John H. Eggler of White Sulphur Springs, NY, passed away suddenly Monday, January 4, 2021. He was 85.

Jack was a life-long resident of Sullivan County and was known, loved, and admired by many. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and astute businessman.  Jack lived life on his own terms and was always there...

Jan 4, 2021

Jack Bayer of Liberty, NY, a handy man and a long time area resident died Monday, January 4, 2021 at Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  He was 85.

The son of the late Jacob and Antje Ten Wolde Bayer, he was born July 16, 1935 in Cornwall, NY.  Jack proudly served our country in the...