Carol Nielsen Dexheimer of Neversink, New York peacefully passed on to be with the Lord on January 9, 2024. She was 91 years old. Carol was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Charles and Anna … more

Elizabeth Rose Kendall, long-time resident of both Monticello and Port Jervis, NY, passed away suddenly on January 5, 2024, at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She was surrounded by her adoring family, Duane, Rob, and Mary. She was 75 years old. Daughter of Isidore and Mary Giovanniello, she was born on July 21, 1948, at New York Hospital in Manhattan. She spent her early childhood years in Brooklyn, NY, before Isidore and Mary moved their young family upstate to Port Jervis, NY. She graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and English, then went on to have a lifelong career as the Data Administrator with the Monticello Central School District. Elizabeth loved trips to the beach, photography, and going to the theatre. But she found the most joy in her life simply by spending time with friends, family, dear former co-workers and college classmates, her devoted husband of 54 years, Duane, and her beloved grandson, Liam. She is survived by her husband Duane Kendall, son Robert Kendall, daughter Mary Kendall and her partner Anthony Rolla, grandson Liam Garcia, brother Rocco Giovanniello and his wife AnnMarie, brother Dominic Giovanniello and his wife Jill, sister Anna Drapala, sister-in-law Dale Clukies and her partner Jerry Goldman, brother-in-law Donald Kendall and his wife Barbara, aunt Antonia Helzer, and mother Mary Giovanniello, age 97. She was also a beloved cousin, aunt and great-aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her father, Isidore Giovanniello, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Evelyn Kendall, brother-in-law, Steven Drapala, and many adoring aunts and uncles. Elizabeth was a beautiful soul and to know her was to love her. Our lives have been forever touched by her loving kindness and will not be the same without her. Family and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, January 11th, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771. A Funeral Service will take place 12:00PM at the funeral home. Following the service, burial will be at Saint Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the United Way of Sullivan County, https://unitedwaysullivancounty.org/, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, https://www.holeinthewallgang.org/get-involved/ or to a charity of one’s choice. Please make use of the Tribute Wall by leaving a memory or condolence for the family. more

Robert “Bob” Drollinger, a telephone lineman/splicer for NY Telephone Co. for 37 years, an Army Reservist and life-long resident of Cochecton Center, NY, died on January 6, 2024 at the … more

Barbara B. Walker of Liberty, NY, a life long area resident, died Thursday, January 4, 2024 at her home; with her family at her side.   She was 94. The daughter of the late Anton and Aleksa … more

Emmy was born in Gstaad, Switzerland to Jakob and Emma Brand Gyger, October 13, 1929. Having wanderlust, she ventured alone at the age of 18 in 1948 on the Queen Elizabeth to the United States with a … more

Kimberly Ann Taggart, age 63, of Livingston Manor, NY passed away unexpectedly January 4th, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband, Willie, her mother Patricia Blevin, children, Joshua and wife … more

Charles R. Moore, Jr., a lifelong resident of Monticello, passed away at home after a courageous 3-year battle with Cancer on Wednesday, January 3, at the age of 52. The son of the late Charles … more

Dale D. Ellis of Neversink, NY passed away on December 29, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was 74 years old. He was born in Newburgh, NY on May 4, 1949 to Dale and Kathren M. Ellis. … more

On Wednesday our community suffered a tragic loss, with the passing of Catherine (Haff) Gloor, of Ferndale, NY, as she was released from a heroic battle, with her beloved daughters by her side. … more

Robert F. Froehlich, Jr. “Butch” a Journeyman iron worker for Local Union # 417, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Garnet Medical Center in Middletown. He was 59 years old. … more

Born 5/6/1940, passed away on 12/20/2023 at the Roscoe Nursing Home. She was 83 years old. She was a long time resident of Jeffersonville, NY. Ardith is predeceased by her husband Charles Gorr … more

Ann McGuire was called home, to be reunited with her beloved Ken, on December 10, 2023. She passed as she lived at peace secure in the knowledge that she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren … more

Jean L. Stephenson, of Livingston Manor, NY, passed away on December 18, 2023 at Roscoe Regional Rehab and Nursing. She was 90. She was the daughter of the late Maynard Davis and Hazel … more

Amy Ilene Brasington Brudermann, a compliance monitor for the Sullivan County Division of Family Services, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 8, 2023 at her home in Harris. She was 45. … more

Virginia K. “Ginny” Woods of Liberty, NY a retired Executive Secretary for Joseph C. Woods Surveyor of Liberty, NY and a lifelong area resident died Thursday, December 7, 2023 at her … more

On Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, Elaine B. Kurtz Emmett passed away with her loving son by her side. Elaine was born October 26th, 1941, in Oakland, New Jersey to the late Byrnes and Gwendolyn Kurtz. … more

Pete Sedlack, 62, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 9, 2023 in Smallwood, NY.   He was born May 26, 1961 in Swan Lake, NY. Shortly thereafter, his lifelong passion for … more

Well-known resident and Civil War re-enactor Dennis Bernitt passed away on Wednesday, December 13. Arrangements are pending. Please visit Stewartmurphyfh.com for more details. more

Monica Kopf, 81, a longtime resident of Eldred, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in her home. Monica was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Bobalko) Crance. She was born March 27, … more

George Edward “Butch” Gregory of Monticello passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx after succumbing to an illness. He was 78. The … more

Frances Scott, a homemaker and long-time resident, died on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Care Center at Sunset Lake Nursing Home in Liberty, N.Y. She was 83. Fran, as she was known by … more

Lois June Fleming, 94, of Milford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, New York. She was surrounded by her family. The … more

Carolyn “Kelly” Desmond of Twin Cedars Assisted Living Home of Shohola, PA; a long term resident of Claryville, NY entered into rest on Monday, November 20th, 2023. She was 98. The … more

Donna L. Verderber a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Roscoe Regional Rehab. and Residential Health Care Facility, Roscoe, NY. She was 80. The daughter of the late … more

Ted David Friehling, MD passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on December 5, 2023/ 22 Kislev, 5784 at 72 years old in Pittsburgh, PA.   He was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 30, 1951, the … more