OBITUARIES

Nov 27, 2017

Ronald J. McGrath, Sr. of Livingston Manor, NY, a retired Law Enforcement Officer and small business owner, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, November 27, 2017.

The son of the late Matthew and Mary McNulty McGrath, he was born November 13, 1946 at home in Yonkers, NY.  Ronald was a...

Nov 25, 2017

John W. Yaskanich of Liberty, NY, a lifelong area resident died Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center, Liberty, NY.  He was 79.

The son of the late John and Marilla Briggs Yaskanich, he was born February 4, 1938 in Liberty, NY.

John proudly served Our Country in the US Navy...

Nov 18, 2017

Justin T. Amato passed away unexpectedly from a tragic accident while hunting on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Born December 13, 1985 twin of Travis M. Amato in Oneonta. Growing up Justin shared time between homes in Chenango Forks and Downsville. Graduating from Downsville Central School in 2004. After graduation Justin worked at the family business Gladstone Insurance Agency and...

Nov 11, 2017

V. Robert “Bob” Steele of Hurleyville, NY, formerly of Livingston Manor, NY, a retired heavy equipment mechanic and member of the Operating Engineers Local #825 in Newburgh, NY and a life long area resident, died Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his home.  He was 75.

The son of the late Theodore and Mildred Gorr Steele, he was...

Nov 6, 2017

Alice M. Salvia of Livingston Manor, NY, a homemaker and longtime area resident, died Monday, November 6, 2017 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY.

The daughter of the late Frank and Esther Linholm Zachareas, she was born on January 17, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY.

Alice enjoyed crafting and spending time with...

Nov 5, 2017

Kristine Somers of Liberty, NY, a home maker and a long time area resident, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY.  She was 50.

The daughter of the late William E and Hanne Christensen Morch, she was born April 22, 1967 in Islip, NY.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne...

Nov 5, 2017

William A. Pizzi of Swan Lake, NY, a machinist and a long time area resident, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY.  He was 85.

The son of the late John and Carmela Annunziata Pizzi, he was born May 1, 1932 in New York City, NY.

William was a...

Nov 4, 2017

Holly M. Vargas of Swan Lake, NY, a medical billing clerk and longtime area resident died Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla, NY.  She was 55.

The daughter of Caroline Hurst and the late Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hurst she was born on July 7, 1962 in West Point, NY.

Holly enjoyed reading, cooking,...

Nov 4, 2017

Veronica Moore of Harris, NY, a long time area resident, died Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Northern Manor Multicare Facility, Nanuet, NY.  She was 49.

The daughter of Sharon Grant, she was born October 20, 1968 in New York City, NY.

Survivors include her family and friends at The Center for Discovery.

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Nov 3, 2017

Steven Michael Ropke of Homosassa, FL passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at his home.  He was 63.

The son of the late Oscar and Vivian Thomas Ropke, he was born June 2, 1954 in Honesdale, PA.

A teacher for most of his life, Steve taught at Crystal River Primary School for many years and...

Nov 2, 2017

John J. Salvia of Livingston Manor, NY and Vero Beach, FL, a retired New York City Police Officer died Thursday, November 2, 2017 at his home.  He was 81.

The son of the late Charles and Anna Ruggiero Salvia, he was born July 6, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY.

During John’s retirement he enjoyed wood working...

Oct 30, 2017

Leo F. Flynn of Liberty, NY, a retired employee from the Hunt’s Point Market in Hunt’s Point, NY and a long time area resident, died Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Northern Riverview Health Care Center in Haverstraw, NY. He was 85.

The son of the late Leo F., Sr. and Bridget A. Power Flynn, he was...

Oct 30, 2017

Dolores C. Golden of Liberty, NY, a long time area resident, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at Catskill Regional Hospital in Harris, NY. She was 73.

The daughter of the late David and Charlotte Bauer Eichner, she was born on September 19, 1944 in Bronx, NY.

Dolores worked in the field of healthcare as...

Oct 29, 2017

Ronald Garcia of Narrowsburg, NY, a long time area resident died Sunday October 29, 2017 at the Achieve Rehab. and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  He was 65.

The son of the late Richard and Lillian Pagano Garcia, he was born December 13, 1951 in Bronx, NY.

Survivors include his brother James Garcia of Centereach, NY;...

Oct 25, 2017

Justine Mary Deitz of Roscoe, NY died Wednesday, October 25, 2017. She was 99 years old. The daughter of the late Vincent and Maria Ciaccia Mingolla, she was born on January 24, 1918 in Middletown, NY, where she resided for forty years.

Justine, known as “Jay” by friends and family, married Ernest Deitz of Monroe, NY in...

Oct 25, 2017

Maria Rose Piccione (née Scandariato), formerly of Roscoe, NY, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017.  She was 89 years old.  She had moved to Wilson, North Carolina, in 2010.

The daughter of the late Pietro and Antonina Scandariato, she was born April 24, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY.

Mary was known for her volunteer work in...

Oct 19, 2017

William G. Humbert of Liberty, NY, a retired worker for Texaco Gas Company in Brooklyn, NY, died Thursday, October 19, 2017 at his home.  He was 68.

The son of the late Henry and Henritta Slonski Humbert, he was born August 23, 1949 in Bronx, NY.

Survivors include his brother, Robert Humbert; two daughters; and...

Oct 18, 2017

Randall S. Bowers of Roscoe, NY, a retired automobile technician for Kirchner’s Chevrolet and a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his home.  He was 76.

The son of the late Vincent A. and Josephine Misner Bowers, he was born June 20, 1941 in Roscoe, NY.

Randy was an avid knife collector;...

Oct 18, 2017

Dorothy H. Fenton of Callicoon, NY, a home maker and longtime area resident, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY.  She was 89.

The daughter of the late Anthony and Katherine Cook Blismer, she was born March 22, 1928 in Manhattan, NY.

Survivors include her son, Peter Veltri...

Oct 13, 2017

James Eugene Fehsal, “Pops” or “Bourbon Cowboy”, of White Sulphur Springs, NY, a long time area resident, died Friday October 13, 2017 at his home.  He was 76.

The son of the late Eugene and Carol Fehsal, he was born February 23, 1941 in Nyack, NY.

Pop was a retired heavy equipment operator...