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Jerry W. Helmuth

Jerry W. Helmuth

Jun 29, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, and brother, Jerry William Helmuth, who fell asleep in death on Saturday, June 29th. 

He is survived by his wife Patricia, his children Jeremy and wife Christina, Alyssa and husband Oscar, Jared and wife Aubrey, Jesse and wife Alexandria, brother Gary and wife...

Pauline Anne Thompson

Pauline Anne Thompson

Jun 29, 2024

Pauline Anne Thompson of Westbrookville, NY, a retired registered nurse and longtime area resident, died Saturday, June 29, 2024 while being cared for at the home of her daughter in Wurtsboro, NY. She was 97.

The daughter of the late Stanley and Josephine Kravitz Oakley, she was born June 28, 1927 in Plymouth, PA.

Pauline began her nursing career when she proudly...

Mildred T. Daye

Mildred T. Daye

Jun 27, 2024

Mildred T. Daye of Liberty, NY, a retired School Teacher died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. She was 58.

The daughter of the late Robert Lee and Marguerite Bassard Daye, she was born October 27, 1965 in Manhattan, New York.

Mildred was a founding member of the Stepping Stones Program - Earth Day Volunteer....

Serge Fontaine

Serge Fontaine

Jun 27, 2024

Serge Fontaine of Swan Lake, NY, a longtime area resident, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, in his home. The son of the late Amilcar Fontaine and Luce Augustin, he was born on March 9, 1935, in the Republic of Haiti. He was 89.

In his youth, Serge enjoyed playing soccer, collecting stamps and coins, and riding bikes. After leaving the Republic...

Darren Steele

Darren Steele

Jun 27, 2024

Darren Steele of Livingston Manor, NY, a life long area resident, died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Manhattan, NY. He was 63. 

The son of the late Raymond and Shirley Neer Steele, he was born December 20, 1960 in Liberty, NY.

Darren had worked for SUNY Sullivan in the maintenance department; he loved music and played in his band;...

Carol M. Simons

Carol M. Simons

Jun 26, 2024

Carol M. Simons, a resident of Liberty, NY for 60-plus years, entered peacefully into rest at her home on June 26, 2024. She was surrounded by her daughter Kim M. Simons, her grandson Corey Hanson, and her granddaughter Kayliegh Harte. She was 89.

Born Carol Martha Ost in Brooklyn on Christmas Day in 1934 (hence the name Carol) to William and...

Linda Pollack

Linda Pollack

Jun 25, 2024

Linda Pollack of Parksville, NY a long time area resident, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at her home. She was 80.

The daughter of the late Vincent Donald and Rose Marie Kurpil Brown, she was born January 5, 1944 in Bridgeport, CT.

Linda had worked as a waitress for many years at Grossinger’s Hotel; she retired in 2003 as a civilian employee...

Robert M. Benton

Robert M. Benton

Jun 25, 2024

Robert M. “Bear” Benton of Delray Beach, FL, and proud former lifelong resident of Liberty, NY, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Clara Maas Medical Center, Belleville, NJ. He was 75.

The son of the late Icabod and Edith Bruno Benton, he was born August 20, 1948 in Sullivan County, NY.

Bear loved Gunsmoke, bad jokes, his hometown, and told everyone he...

Edward Chillik

Edward Chillik

Jun 25, 2024

Edward L. Chillik, Sr. of Hurleyville, NY a retired telecommunications employee at Bayview Custom Communications in Ronkonkoma, NY and a long-time area resident, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY. He was 88.

The son of the late Louis A. and Edna Shumaker Chillik, he was born November 9, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio.  Edward proudly served our...

Ola M. Yannetta

Ola M. Yannetta

Jun 25, 2024

Ola Marion Stager Yannetta of Sullivan County, NY a life long area resident, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Middletown Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Middletown, NY. She was 95.

The daughter of the late Burton and Mary Montroy Woodcock, she was born October 31, 1928 in Morristown, NY.

Ola graduated from Heuvelton High School in 1947; she worked at DePeyster General...

Cristina Foogde Liscomb

Cristina Foogde Liscomb

Jun 24, 2024

Cristina Foogde Liscomb of Barryville, NY died Monday, June 24, 2024 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Liberty, NY. Shew as 81.

The daughter of the late Carl Erik Foogde and Ingrid Medberg, she was born November 18, 1942 in Sweden.

Dignified cremation provided by Harris Crematorium LLC; burial will be in Sweden.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral...

Florence M. Hale

Florence M. Hale

Jun 22, 2024

Florence M. Hale of Downsville, NY, a retired cafeteria worker for the Downsville Central School and a lifelong area resident died Saturday, June 22, 2024 at her home. She was 68.

The daughter of the late Wesley B. and Florence M. Noble Martin, she was born May 1, 1956 in Walton, NY.

Florence enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her...

Virginia Wakeman

Virginia Wakeman

Jun 21, 2024

Virginia R. "Ginger" Wakeman of Roscoe, NY, a retired teacher's aide and a lifelong area resident died Friday, June 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her devoted family. She was 96.

The daughter of the late Howard and Annabelle Finnegan Lake, she was born April 11, 1928 in Cadosia, NY.

Ginger had worked for the New York City Board of Water...

David Forshay

David Forshay

Jun 21, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of David Allen Forshay of Willowemoc, NY, formerly of Central Valley, NY, who passed away peacefully at home from pancreatic cancer on Friday, June 21, 2024, surrounded by his wife, daughters and loving dog, Kasey. He was 81. 

David, born on January 6, 1943, in Suffern, NY, was the son of...

Peter A. Diehl

Peter A. Diehl

Jun 16, 2024

Peter Adam Diehl of Callicoon, NY, a dairy farmer and a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home. He was 79.

The son of the late Arthur A. and Ethel A. Keim Diehl, he was born December 23, 1944 in Callicoon, NY.

Peter was a member of the Coon Rock Hunting Club and he had been a member...

Tammy Lee Pilny

Tammy Lee Pilny

Jun 16, 2024

Tammy Lee Pilny of Jeffersonville, NY a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 surrounded by love. She was only 54, but lived a beautiful life in that short time.

The daughter of John C. Lennon, Jr. and Nora Mae Hannon, she was born February 13, 1970 in Middletown, NY.

Family meant everything to Tammy; especially her grandchildren— just a few...

Ralph Kirchner

Ralph Kirchner

Jun 14, 2024

Ralph K. Kirchner of Roscoe, NY and Venice, FL, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. He was 80.

The son of the late Fritz Fred and Helen Kochan Kirchner, he was born April 8, 1944 in Liberty, NY.

Ralph was a member of the United Church of Roscoe; a member of the Liberty Masons...

Robert Sweeney

Robert Sweeney

Jun 12, 2024

Robert Sweeney of Liberty, NY, a self-employed contractor and a longtime area resident, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY.  He was 60.

The son of the late Edward J. and Gladys Manico Sweeney, he was born October 29, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY.

Robbie was a volunteer at Bethel Woods and he was very...

Wayne Edward Schroeder

Wayne Edward Schroeder

Jun 10, 2024

Wayne Schroeder, 66, died at his Parksville home with his wife by his side after a long illness on June 10, 2024. 

Wayne had a very full and interesting life starting with being born at home on December 12, 1957.  He grew up on a dairy farm, ran motocross racing as a teenager, and attended college in Delhi.  He worked as...

Christina M. Judson

Christina M. Judson

Jun 10, 2024

Christina M. Judson of Parksville, NY a homemaker and a long time area resident, died Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY.  She was 59.

The daughter of and Ann Cushing and the late Robert G. Seward, she was born August 26, 1964 in Killeen, TX.

Survivors include her husband, Michael P. Judson, at home; one son,...

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