All Obituaries

  Glenn Arthur Swendsen of Narrowsburg, a self employed landscaper and former Town of Tusten Highway Superintendent died Tuesday September 20, 2022. Son of the late Glendon and Thelma Swendsen, and husband of Julie R. Swendsen, Glen was born November 6, 1959 in Callicoon, New York.      Glenn was an avid outdoorsman and a longtime member of the National Rifle Association.      Glenn is survived by his wife Julie R. Swendsen, his son Glenn Swendsen...

Betty May Robbins Freda of Damascus, PA, passed away at the age of  100 on Sept 17, 2022.  She was the widow of Colonel (Retired USAF) Matthew J. "Joe" Freda.  She is survived by her 5 children: Joe Freda and wife Elise of Callicoon; Mary Bell and husband Dan of Sanibel Island, FL; Lynne Freda of Damascus; Susan Woodcock and husband Ron of Westboro, Mass; and Tom Freda and wife Kate of Damascus. Also 10 grandchildren-- Allison Quillen and husband Ralph, John Bell...

Elizabeth J. Conklin, “Jeannette” as she was known by friends and family, age 60, of Callicoon, NY fought a courageous battle with cancer and peacefully died at home on September 16, 2022 with her loving husband by her side. Jeannette was born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 22, 1962 to her late parents, Howard W. Montgomery and Wanda K. Westerndorff. Jeanette traveled to Fairbanks, Alaska in 1989. She fell in love with the Alaskan lifestyle and made Alaska her home for 23 years....

Loukia “Kia” Arzilli November 23,1976 – September 5, 2022   Kia Arzilli passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 5th. She is survived by her brother Lucas Arzilli, his wife Theresa and their children, Lucas II and Lucy, her partner Tim McGurn and dog Koukla. She was predeceased by her husband Mike Milkowski and her parents John and Kaleope “Bobbi” Arzilli. Kia was raised in Astoria, NY until her family moved to Cochecton when she was 9 years old....

Louise Gorr Homan, 76, of Spring Hill, FL., formerly of Jeffersonville, NY died August 25, 2022 at Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, FL. With her daughter and husband by her side. Born December 14, 1945 in Monticello, NY to the late Betty and Nelson Snyder, she was a devoted Village of Jeffersonville Clerk/Fiscal officer for 34 years. Louise also kept busy waitressing at Ted’s, bartending at Lake Jeff Hotel, hostessing at Blue Horizon, being a photographers’ assistant, tax...

Jane Gates December 16, 1946-August 25,2022 Wurtsboro,New York   Jane Gates  of Wurtsboro, New York a retired Realtor in the State of Florida passed away on August 25,2022 at Garnet medical Center Middletown ,NY, she was 75. The daughter of the late Elmer (Roy) Williams and Jennie Valis Williams she was born December 16,1946 in Queens, NY. She was the widow of Harold Gates. Jane is survived by her partner Stewart Woollever of Wurtsboro, NY, her  daughter Leza Williams of...

   Rita J. Banuat 90, of Obernburg a retired Licensed Practical Nurse at Callicoon Hospital died Tuesday August 23, 2022 at the Care Center at Sunset Lake Liberty. Daughter of the late Neal W. and Mae Leona Canfield Lester, Rita was born November 26, 1931 in Lookout, Pennsylvania. Rita was the widow of Robert Banuat.       Rita was a proud member and former organist for the Fremont Community Church in Fremont Center.       Rita is survived...

Gerald L. “Skip”  Mudge of Hortonville, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones, on, August 29 at 2:25 pm. He was 87 years old.  Skip was the son of the late Stuart Mudge, Sr. and Sarah Isabelle Mudge, born on February 6, 1935 in Callicoon, NY. Throughout his life, Skip dedicated himself to many passions and responsibilities, including and not limited to his service to his nation in the US Air Force and the US Army Reserve and his desire to...

Brian Backlund 65 years old. Born February 4th 1957 to Arthur and Arvilla Backlund in Callicoon NY.  He is survived by wife Anne Backlund, son Jeremy and daughter Tara. Jeremy’s wife Stephanie and two children Blake and Clare; and Tara’s partner Richard Traviss.  He is also survived by sister Greta Schwesinger, brother Randy Backlund, and he was predeceased by his brother Keith Backlund.  He leaves behind many, many nieces and nephews. Resident of 4092 River Road...

Karin Meyer, age 91, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the home of her son Thomas in Palmyra, N.Y.  Karin was born, December 22, 1930, in Elmshorn, Germany.  She came to the United States in 1952 to live with her aunt in Callicoon, NY.  In April 1956, she married her husband Albert Meyer.  They remained happily married until his death in November 2006. Karin was well known in Callicoon for her excellent knitting and seamstress skills.  There are so many...