Robert Akerley
Jun 10, 2026
Robert Akerley of Grahamsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, on his 80th birthday.
Born on June 10, 1946, in Liberty, NY, Robert was the son of the late Herbert Akerley Sr. and Maxine Donaldson Akerley. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968 before beginning a long and dedicated career...
Lauren M. Kaplan
Jun 8, 2026
Lauren M. Kaplan passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at home. She was 69 years old.
She was born on January 19, 1957, in the Bronx, New York, to the late Edward Wartenberg and Edith Wilf. For many years, Lauren worked as a bookkeeper for various businesses, where her reliability and attention to detail were greatly valued. She was...
Frances Welton
Jun 2, 2026
Frances Welton of Livingston Manor, NY, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, at the age of 96.
Born on May 25, 1930, Frances passed surrounded by her children at Achieve Rehab Center in Liberty, NY.
Frances enjoyed traveling and valued spending time with friends and family throughout her life. She appreciated opportunities to visit new places, share stories, and...
Lisa Paradiso
May 31, 2026
Lisa Ann Paradiso passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 64 years old.
Born on January 18, 1962, in Bronxville, New York, Lisa was the cherished daughter of the late Angelo and Elfriede Paradiso.
Lisa loved many things in life, but nothing brought her greater joy than her beloved son, John. She was a...
Samuel Brown
May 30, 2026
Samuel Brown passed away on May 30, 2026 surrounded by his family. A full obituary to come. Arrangements were under the care of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, for further information please call 845-434-7363.
Philip Ginsberg
May 30, 2026
Philip Ginsberg, 90, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2026.
Born on March 13, 1936, to Benny and Rose Ginsberg, Philip lived a full and memorable life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and enjoyment of life's simple pleasures.
Philip proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. Following his...
Merritt C. Detzauer
May 21, 2026
Merritt "Tommy" Cronk Detzauer Sr., 72, passed away on May 21, 2026. Born on June 26, 1953, Tommy lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, laughter, and love for his family.
Tommy proudly served his country in the United States Marines. Following his service, he spent many years working as an auto mechanic and television repairman. He also ran camps...
Lynn Osterhout
May 19, 2026
Lynn F. Osterhout, a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, New York, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. She was 68 years old.Born on September 19, 1957, in Poughkeepsie, New York, to the late Marian A. (Davis)Probst and later legally adopted by the late W. Herman Probst, Lynn dedicated her life to her family and community.Lynn was the devoted wife...
Megan Anderson
May 19, 2026
Megan M. Anderson passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2026. She was 39 years old.
Born on July 15, 1986, in Jersey City, Megan was the beloved daughter of Diane E. Anderson and Jay Telesky. Megan was a loving, outgoing woman whose warm personality and infectious laughter made everyone around her feel welcome. She had a gift for conversation...
Geraldine Bowers
May 15, 2026
Geraldine Bowers passed away on May 15, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving behind a lifetime of memories shared with family and friends. Born on September 5, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Barkley and Myrtle Lawrence.
Geraldine had a wonderful spirit and found joy in life's simple pleasures. She enjoyed knitting, treasured her trips to Colorado,...
Steven Diescher
May 14, 2026
Steven Anthony Diescher, a lifelong resident of the area passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born to his mother Judy Kelly Diescher on November 27, 1963 in Liberty, NY.
He was fondly known as Steve to his family and Dewy to his friends. Steve was the proud father to his two beautiful daughters, Mary...
Lesly Desarme
May 13, 2026
Lesly Désarmé was born, in Maissade Haiti, to Archange and Justine Désarmé on December 15, 1966, according to official records. According to his mother, he was born on November 15, 1967. One thing we know is that the birth took place on the 15th, but our faith is with Mom, every time. Either way we always celebrated both days because...
John R. Nielsen
May 12, 2026
John Nielsen of Hurleyville, New York, a lifelong resident of the area and graduate of Tri-Valley Central School Class of 1961, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2026, in Alexandria Bay, New York. He was 83 years old.Born on March 17, 1943, in Kingston, New York, John was the son of Charles A. Nielsen and Syrinne Nielsen.John proudly served his...
Chris Williams
May 10, 2026
Christopher Williams, affectionately known as "Chris," was born on June 21, 1969, in Monticello, New York, to the late Hazel and Charles Williams. He peacefully departed this life surrounded by the love and memories of family and friends.
Chris was educated in the Monticello Central School District, where he graduated and began building the foundation for a life marked by hard...
Dianne Fisher
May 10, 2026
Dianne Fisher, born April 5, 1970 in Suffern, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and friends on Sunday, May 10th 2026.Born to Dwight "Pud" Kearsing and Hazel P. Kearsing, Dianne was a devoted mother, sister, and friend whose kindness and strength touched the lives of many.She was preceded in death by her parents, Dwight...
Kathleen LaPolt-Neuenhoff
May 8, 2026
Kathy, "Mrs. Radar Ray," passed away on May 8, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was born Kathleen Rose Sheehan in Glendale, Queens. She later moved to Bethel, NY where she lived the rest of her 60+ years. In 1969 she even helped festival-goers by handing out food as they navigated Woodstock.Kathy worked at the Lakeview Diner for years, and...
Eva Perneszi
May 3, 2026
Eva Perneszi passed away on May 3, 2026, at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center. She was 83 years old. Born in Budapest, Hungary, on May 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Leopold Schulczer and Friderika Mannheim.
Eva spent several years living in Austria before immigrating to the United States in 1959 in search of a better...
David L. Rose
May 3, 2026
David "Dave" L. Rose, of Napanoch, NY, passed away on May 3, 2026 in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was 71 years old.
Dave was born to Richard "Sonny" Rose and Sally (Botsford) Rose on April 23, 1955 in Ellenville, NY. He attended Ellenville High School where he met the love of his life, his "high school sweetheart," Sandra "Sandy" Schoonmaker. Dave...
Mary Lee Haag
Apr 30, 2026
Mary Lee Haag, a lifelong resident of Grahamsville, NY, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 30, 2026. She was born to Edith and Rufus Porter on August 4th, 1939, in Loch Sheldrake, NY.
She married the love of her life, George "Stretch" Haag, on June 5, 1966. They leave behind a combined family legacy of their...
Elaine VanDermark
Apr 27, 2026
Elaine Irene VanDermark, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Westchester Medical Center. She was 78.
Born on November 17, 1947, in Livingston Manor, New York, she was the daughter of the late George Russell VanDermark and Mildred Elizabeth VanDermark.
Elaine dedicated many years of her professional life as a legal secretary at...
