OBITUARIES

Sep 23, 2015

Brigida T. Gozza of New City, NY, a homemaker, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the Joe Raso Hospice Residence, New City, NY. She was 87.

The daughter of the late Guillermo Gozza and Felicia Vanasco Gozza, she was born November 11, 1927 in Liberty, NY.

Brigida enjoyed dancing and spending time with her family....

Sep 22, 2015

Samuel J. Kurpil, Jr. of Liberty, NY, a professional baker and graduate of Dunwoody Culinary Institute in Minneapolis MN and a lifelong area resident, died peacefully with his family present on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. He was 52.

The son of Samuel Sr. and Frances DeFilippi Kurpil, he was born September 14, 1963 in Liberty, NY.

Sep 16, 2015

Donna M. Compton of Jeffersonville, NY, a loving mother and a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at her home. She was 56 years old.

The daughter of the late James R. and Charlotte Hyzer Hitt, she was born October 22, 1958 in Liberty, NY.

Donna enjoyed cheering for her sons during sporting...

Sep 14, 2015

Theresa Socorro Marquez Peck, 86 of Brushton, NY, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on September 14, 2015 after a lengthy illness. She passed at the Alice Hyde Medical Center, Malone, NY surrounded by family.

Born in Los Angeles, California on July 11, 1929, she was the daughter of Anastacio and Rosa Figueroa Marquez. Her...

Sep 12, 2015

Stanley A. Pizzi of Swan Lake, NY, a retired laborer and a long time area resident died Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY. He was 88.

The son of the late Giovanni and Carmela Annunziata Pizzi, he was born December 13, 1926 in Bronx, NY.

Stanley was a communicant...

Sep 11, 2015

Douglas Floyd Goldsmith of White Sulphur Springs, NY, a retired machinist and supervisor for Inter-County Corp. and Inter-County Farmers Coop., Woodridge, NY, and a long time area resident died Friday, September 11, 2015 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY. He was 77.

The son of the late Richard Floyd and Beatrice Etta Martin Goldsmith, he...

Sep 5, 2015

Ralph E. Delamater of Liberty, NY, a long time area resident, died Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Castle Point Veteran's Hospital. He was 71.

The son of the late Isaac H. and Josephine C. Miller Delamater, he was born September 11, 1943 in Bridgeport, CT.

Ralph proudly served our Country in the US Navy from...

Sep 2, 2015

Sandra Jean Bowers Grund of Ferndale, NY, a homemaker and a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at the Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY, with her husband and three sons at her side. She was 64.

The daughter of the late Arthur L. Bowers, II and Irene Welch Bowers, she was born...

Aug 27, 2015

Jill B. Naumovitz of Fairbanks, Alaska, a retired elementary teacher for the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, Fairbanks, Alaska, died Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the home of her mother in Rensselaer, NY, with her mother and her sister at her side. She was 45.

The daughter of Janet Muthig Naumovitz and the late Stanley Naumovitz,...

Aug 20, 2015

Alfred G. Johnston of Roscoe, NY, a retired owner of Johnston and Rhodes Bluestone Co. East Branch, NY, and a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, August 20, 2015 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab. and Residential Health Care Facility, Roscoe, NY. He was 93.

The son of the late Thomas David and Elizabeth Becker Johnston, he was born...

Aug 19, 2015

Celestine H. AuClair of Liberty, NY, a retired cafeteria employee for Liberty Central School District, Liberty, NY, and a long time area resident, died Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at her home. She was 95.

The daughter of the late Frederick and Mabel Hoover Houser, she was born May 10, 1920 in Oneida, NY.

Celestine was...

Aug 18, 2015

Shirley M. Steele of Roscoe, NY, formerly of Livingston Manor, NY, a retired office assistant for the Roscoe Motel, Roscoe, NY and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY. She was 88.

The daughter of the late John and Ethel Brainard Neer, she was born August 20,...

Aug 16, 2015

Charles "Buck" E. McAdams of Liberty, NY, a retired miner, "sandhog" with Local # 147 in New York City, NY, and a lifelong area resident died Sunday, August 16, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. He was 85.

The son of the late Charlie J. and Ruby Gorr McAdams, he was born July...

Aug 14, 2015

Valentine "Val" Gordon Hessinger of Callicoon Center, NY, a retired teacher for Delaware Valley and Jeffersonville Central School Districts and a lifelong area resident, died Friday, August 14, 2015 at Bethany Village, Bethany, PA. He was 86.

The son of the late Frederick and Lena Laszig Hessinger, he was born July 24, 1929 in Liberty, NY.

Aug 13, 2015

Marie A. Brundage Teller of Lake Katrine, NY, formerly of Liberty, NY, a home health aide for Hospice in Sullivan County, NY and a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family. She was 67.

The daughter of the late Robert and Ella Stanton Rundle, she...

Aug 8, 2015

Joseph Lorincz of White Sulphur Springs, NY, a retired electrical engineer for Electrical Products, Industry, New York City, NY and a long time area resident passed away peacefully Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Rosary Hill Home, Thornwood, NY. He was 76.

The son of the late Yorsef and Ilaria Vlasifs Lorincz, he was born August 16, 1938...

Aug 1, 2015

Wayne E. York of Liberty, NY, a retired switchman for the NY Telephone Company, Liberty, NY, and a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center, Liberty, NY. He was 84.

He was born November 3, 1930 in Livingston Manor, NY.

Wayne proudly served Our Country in the...

Jul 30, 2015

James A. Ward of Liberty, NY, a retired iron worker and a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY. He was 77.

The son of the late William and Julia Smith Ward, he was born January 29, 1938 in the Town of Liberty, NY.

Jim was a...

Jul 25, 2015

Eleanor I. Goldsmith of White Sulphur Springs, NY, a retired cashier from Eddie's Market in Jeffersonville, NY, and a long time area resident, died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY. She was 78.

The daughter of the late Harold and Irene Axtell Mallery, she was born July 14, 1937 in Deposit,...

Jul 19, 2015

Raymond J. Montag of Liberty, NY, a retired car detailer and a long time area resident, died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at his home. He was 86.

The son of the late David and Gertrude Noll Montag, he was born February 21, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY.

Ray was a fun loving, dedicated father, grandfather and...