All Obituaries

GPK • 1948 ~ 2022 Gerald “Gerry” Patrick Harley Kinney of Narrowsburg, NY, passed away on February 3, 2022 after succumbing to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident while traveling with his wife Linda and Veteran’s service dog Jabba who miraculously survived with little to no injuries. Gerald had just celebrated his 74th birthday on January 21, 2022.  The son of Harley Patrick and Florence Eileen (Conley) Kinney, Gerald was born on January 21, 1948 in...

Leo Charles Ellmauer November 6,1939-May 12,2022 Youngsville, NY    On May 12,2022 God decided to take Leo Charles Ellmauer in his arms and said "Come with me".  Born in Liberty, NY on November 6, 1939 to the late William and Alice Hardenburgh Ellmauer. He was a young 82 year old. He grew up on the family farm in Youngsville, NY and then continued on his "quest in life ".   He joined the US Army and served most of his tour in Germany. After...

    Roberta Elise Gieger was born September 2, 1935 to Robert H. and Henrietta Schaefer Mann In Jeffersonville.               She was a 73 year member of the First Presbyterian Church of Jeffersonville, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, and on the Memorial Committee.      She is survived by her husband of 64 years Joseph F. Gieger, by two sons James Gieger and his wife Delilah...

Brian Christopher Sykes, born October 5, 1969, passed away May 1, 2022. This man of extraordinary talent brought light and laughter into the lives of many. He was passionate and generous. His love for his family was unquestionable. Brian is survived by his daughter, Melinda. She was a powerful source of love, happiness, and direction for him. Anyone that knew Brian knew how proud he was of his daughter. He beamed with joy as he gained a son-in-law when Melinda married Erik. He is also...

Julia L. Hemmer September 4, 1927 ~ January 9, 2022 Liberty, NY Julia L. Hemmer, 94, passed away peacefully in her home on January 9, 2022 - her beloved caregiver Richard McIntire at her side. The daughter of Julianna (Polzer) Lang, and Joseph Lang, she was born September 4, 1927, in Jeffersonville, New York. Julia was a communicant at St. Frances Roman Catholic Church in Youngsville, New York. After graduating from Albany Business College, Julia was employed by Deckelman and Schadt,...

Horace DeFinis, Jr, age 90, of Cochecton, passed away Friday April 8, 2022 at Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskill. He was born in Orange, NJ, on August 13, 1931 to Horace and Rose (Monica) DeFinis. Horace joined the Marine Reserves while still in school. He left Grover Cleveland High School early and was deployed to Korea in 1950, with George Company, 1st Marine Regiment and was medi-evac’d from Chosin Reservoir when he was 19. When he returned, he attended Newark Preparatory...

    Audra Lynn Spath of Hankins, an Elementary School Teacher at Livingston Manor Central School, passed away on April 5, 2022. Audra was born on April 4, 1968 in Liberty, New York to Walter Sipple and Carole Burkhardt  On August 10, 1996 Audra was united in marriage to John W. Spath Jr.       Audra was a 1986 graduate of Delaware Valley School, she received her BS in Education from Geneseo in 1990 and received her MS in Elementary and Special...

Kaitlin Christine Parisella November 23,1989-March 14,2022  A longtime resident of White Sulphur Springs, NY , Kati age 32, sadly passed away at home after a valiant battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends on March 14,2022. She faced cancer with awe inspiring grace and strength . Even with cancer we were able to find times of laughter and always love. Kati was born in Harris, NY to Patti Parisella of Youngsville,NY and John Parisella of Wisconsin. She is survived by...

Aaron Michael Terpstra, 22, Kenoza Lake NY, beloved husband, Son, and brother, Passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2022.  Aaron was born to Kim and Jim Terpstra Jr on October 13, 1999 in Middletown NY.  Aaron graduated from Sullivan West Central school in 2017. His infectious smile could be seen doing what he loved as a Foreman for NG Gilbert, he loved his co-workers.  He also loved his brothers in turn out gear as a very active member of The White Lake Fire Department....

Richard Henry Stagl May 11, 1939 ~ February 26, 2022 Richard Henry Stagl, age 82, of Kenoza Lake, NY owner of Stagl Stone and lifetime area resident died on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Garnet medical Center Middletown, NY. The son of the late Albert Stagl ,Sr. and Dorothy Armbrust Klaus Stagl He was born May 11, 1939 in Callicoon, NY. Richard was a US Army Veteran and a member of the Sterling Hill Mineral Museum in Ogdensburg ,NJ. He is survived by his children : Richard Stagl, Jr. and...