Everett L. Bosket

of Windsor

Everett L. Bosket, 89 of Windsor died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.  He was predeceased by his wife, Carol Bosket, sister, Marie Schultes.

He is survived by his children: David and Renee Bosket, Hancock, Diane and Bruce Andrews, Port Crane, Donald and Valerie Bosket, Newark Valley, Debra Arnold, Deposit; six grandchildren: Katie, Erin, Patrick, Matthew, Justin and Nathan; four great-grandchildren: Malloy, Rex, Henry and Cecelia and also several nieces and nephews.

He was a member of Windsor United Methodist Church, a retired employee of CAE Link. He was a US Army veteran. He was a Scout Leader, Little League Coach and a DIYer.

Memorial Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 109 Second Street, Deposit on Saturday, February 3 at 12 noon. Pastor Ed Honrath will officiate. Burial will be in Knox Cemetery, Ouaquaga in the spring. The family will receive friends at the Church on Saturday, February 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon prior to service. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of CNY, 110 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210. Online condolences may be made at:  www.omaddenfh.com. Arrangements by the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral Home, 69-71 Maple Street, Harpursville. A MADDEN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME.

Patrick J. Brown, Sr.

of Deposit

Patrick J. Brown, Sr. 77, of Deposit, NY, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at his home.

He was predeceased by his parents Todd Clapper and Corabell Brown; daughter Sara Bell Quattrocchi; and brother John Brown.

Patrick is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Carolyn “Dolly” Brown; sons: Patrick Brown, Jr. and Maurice Brown; sister: Ruth Brown; grandchildren: Jamie, Maurice, Miranda (Dane), Patrick III, Lillian (Jarrett), Emily, and Steven (Faith); great-grandchildren: Carter, Juniper Willow, Colson, Kyler, Juniper Rose, and Scarlett; his companion Lucky; and many nieces and nephews.

Patrick was born in Gulf Summit, NY on January 18, 1947. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967-1969. Patrick worked as a foreman for the Village of Deposit DPW and after retiring he became a stone cutter for several years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Patrick will be dearly missed by his family and friends. 

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m. at Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 78 Second St. Deposit, NY.

The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 31 from noon till 2:00 p.m.

Interment in the Hale Eddy Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Murleene T. Bullis

of Deposit

Murleene T. Bullis, 81, of Deposit, NY, passed away on March 29, 2024, at UHS Binghamton General Hospital.

She was predeceased by her parents Merlin and Wilma (Beadle) Twaddell; her loving husband Marvin Bullis in 2008; and brothers Edward and Gary Twaddell.

Murleene is survived by her children: Deborah (Kevin) Tarbox, Tammy Smith (Allen), and Lisa (Floyd) Drake; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Murleene was born on January 18, 1943, in Harvard, NY and raised in Roscoe, NY. She was currently a member of Deposit Fire Company Auxiliary. Murleene enjoyed helping her family with the concession stands. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Carl A. Clark Jr.

of Deposit

Carl A. Clark Jr., 96 of Deposit, NY passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY.

He was predeceased by his parents Carl W. and Sherley I. (Faulkner) Clark; wife of 72 years Myrtle (Lobdell) Clark.

Carl is survived by children: Peggy and Tom Borovicka, Janet and Bob Topping, Brenda and Steve Decker, Bonnie and Scott Katusha, Jeffrey and Louise Clark, and Randy and Nancy Clark; brother Donald Clark; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Carl was born in Sanford, NY and was raised in Deposit. He was a carpenter for many years and worked at Nielson Brothers lumber and finished his career as a manager at Agway. Carl served on of Deposit Town Council for 62 years and was a member of the Hale Eddy Methodist Church. Carl and his wife Myrtle were very involved in the Deposit Farmers Market. They also made and sold Clark’s Crafts. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends.

A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at noon at First United Methodist Church 107 Second St., Deposit, NY with Pastor Debra Arnold officiating. The family received friends at the church from 10 a.m. till noon.

Interment was held in the Hale Eddy Cemetery, Hale Eddy, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Deposit Fire Department, 61 Front St., Deposit NY 13754, Deposit's Closet, P.O. Box 111, Deposit, NY 13754, or the Deposit Food Pantry, 91 Second St., Deposit, NY 13754.

Norman E. Ellis

of Hancock

Norman E. Ellis, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home in Hancock, NY surrounded by his family. He was born on July 23, 1941, to the late Norman Levi and Susie (McUmber) Ellis.

Norman married Jean E. Ellis on October 5, 1991, in Deposit, NY.

He was predeceased by his spouse Jean E. Ellis.

Norman is survived by nine children: Karen and Rich Tiffany, Bob and Judy Ellis, Tamara Whitmore, Leslie and Mary Ellis, Mark and Debbie Ellis, Frank and Crystal Hatch, Scott and Janet Ellis, Melissa and John Eakle, and Norman Ellis; daughter-in-law: Julie Hatch; a brother: Floyd & Karen Ellis; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a great great-granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He is predeceased by sisters: Dorris Wilber and Betty Cox; brothers-in-law: Howard Wilber and Paul Cox; sons: John Hatch, Bill Hatch and Tim Hatch; son-in-law: David Whitmore; daughter-in-law: Gail Hatch.

A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 10 at 1:00 p.m. at Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 78 Second St., Deposit, NY.

The family received friends at the Funeral Home on Saturday, February 10 from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m.

Interment will be held in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deposit.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the cancer society or an animal shelter of your choice.

Carolyn J. Gelo

of Bainbridge

Carolyn J. Gelo, 80, of Bainbridge, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Cooperstown Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Carolyn was born February 12, 1943 in Bainbridge, NY and spent most of her life in the Greater Sidney area. She graduated from Sidney High School in 1961. She worked very hard all her life, but found time to enjoy crocheting, crafting and cooking. She left a legacy of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were very loved with whom she was proud. She enjoyed the companionship of her many pets over the years.

Carolyn was predeceased by her parents Donald and Katherine Laraway; two grandsons Daran Morris and Tyler Daniel Hornbeck. 

She is survived by her sister: Linda (Gary) Scott; brother: Dennis (Diane) Laraway; children: Dawn (John) Giannone, Ronald Spencer, Michael (Toni) Spencer, and Debbie (Gregory) Comen; grandchildren: Maris and Chloe; Brooke, Trevor, Finnley, Misty and Bradley Spencer; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a graveside service in the Spring at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney, NY.

If desired, a donation in her memory can be made to the Delaware Valley Humane Society, 101 E Main St., Sidney, NY 13838 (https://www.dvhsny.org/).

Lucien Joel

of Deposit

 Lucien Joel passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his home in Deposit, NY. He was born October 5, 1940 in Antwerp Belgium to the late Marcel Joel and Alida (Desmet) Joel.

Lucien married Carol Briggs on July 30, 1966, in Deposit, NY. 

He was predeceased by his son Dan Joel and his granddaughter Meaghan Joel. 

Lucien is survived by his wife: Carol Joel; their daughter: Diane (Joel) Kradel; daughter-in-law: Ronda (Elom) Joel; grandchildren: William Kradel, Joseph Kradel, Heather (Kradel) Kazmark, and step granddaughter: Naida Barnes; a sister: Mariette (Van Becelaere) Joel; several nieces and nephews, and extended family.

He was predeceased by his sister Cecile (Joel) Faes and brothers-in-law Robert Faes and Jean Van Becelaere.

Lucien had been a devout minister of Jehovah's Witnesses since his baptism in 1971. He also enjoyed extensive travel as a musician with the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra. In his free time he loved hiking and good food.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 2484 Old Route 17, Windsor, NY 13865. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Margaret D. Leonard

Margaret D. Leonard, age 81, of Brookville, OH, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret is preceded in death by her late husband, Frederick J. Leonard, Jr. and her parents Francis R. Costello and Margaret C. St. Amand as well as her brother, Frank Costello.

She is survived by her children: Robert N. Mason, Jr. (Joann), Robin Hatfield (David), Renee Darling and Regina Nicastro (John); grandchildren: Kristen Sato (Matt), Andrea Spencer (Chris), Danielle Hatfield Sprada, Sarah Hatfield, Lisa Mason, Tara Mason, Matthew Mason, Margaret Jewitt (Aaron), William Vincent and Tod Smith (Doug); 22 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Email condolences may be left by visiting www.gilbert-fellers.com. 

Janet M. Litts

of Bloomingburg

Janet M. Litts of Bloomingburg, NY, a retired Dietetic Technician at Middletown Psychiatric Center, passed away on January 2, 2024 at the Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 92.

The daughter of the late Paul and Bernadine Page, she was born August 23, 1931 in Deposit, NY.

Janet was an avid animal lover, especially her many cats that she had over the years. She also loved the NY Yankees and was a loving Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma, and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her son: Terry Litts of Eldred NY; her twin sister: Joan Page of Binghamton NY; granddaughters: Erin Nagel and husband Chris of Bluffton, SC, Kelly Litts of Wurtsboro, NY and Michelle Hudreck and husband Bryan of Blakeslee, PA; great-grandchildren: Carson Henry and Olivia Nagel of Bluffton, SC, and Ensley Hudreck of Blakeslee PA; her nephews: Steven (Joyce) McMurray and Michael (Cindy) McMurray, and her special caregivers: Jeanne Marie Litts of Wurtsboro, NY and Bonnie Urbanski of Middletown NY.

She was predeceased by her husband Vincent Litts, and her sisters Carol McMurray and Phyllis Terpenning.

Family and friends gathered on Friday, January 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, 111 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro, with a funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Burial followed at the Bloomingburg Rural Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Pets Alive, 363 Derby Rd., Middletown NY 10940; petsalive.org. Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Wurtsboro. For additional information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com.

Lucille M.  (Sodan)

Beamer Reynolds Page

of Harpursville

Lucille M. (Sodan) Beamer Reynolds Page, 91 of Harpursville died Monday, March 11, 2024. She was predeceased by her husbands, Bruce Beamer, Richard Reynolds and Frank Page, two children, Gary Beamer and MaryAnn Moore.

She is survived by her three children: Andy Reynolds, Kate Demeree, Paul Reynolds; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister: Patricia (Bob) Finch; and also several nieces and nephews.

Lucille will be missed by many. She has a large family as she had been a foster mother for many years. She opened her home and heart to children in need giving them a life that was before not possible. To know Lucille was to know exactly what was on her mind. In her younger years Lucille loved keeping busy taking her foster children camping and dancing. As she got older she loved to spend her time watching westerns and being with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren having tea parties and watching cartoons together. She completed this part of her journey as she lived it, surrounded by those who loved her, and began the next part of her journey being welcomed with calm peaceful assurance of loving arms.

A Celebration of Her Life will be held on her birthday July 31 at 3:00 p.m. at Three Pines Community Church Pavilion in Doraville. Online condolences may be made at: www.omaddenfh.com. Arrangements by the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral Home 69-71 Maple Street, Harpursville. A MADDEN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME.

Ethel M. Peaslee

of Norwich

Ethel M. Peaslee, 98 of Norwich, NY, formerly of Deposit, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Valley View Manor Nursing Home in Norwich, NY.

She was predeceased by her parents Leon & Madora VanValkenberg; husband Clifford Peaslee; and son Richard Peaslee.

Ethel is survived by her two sons and daughter-in-law, Donald & Donna Peaslee and David Peaslee.

She was born on July 22, 1925 in Cannonsville, NY. Ethel worked as a secretary for several years at Valley Offset until her retirement. She will be dearly missed.

A private graveside service will be held in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Deposit, NY.

Joseph Vincent Quattrocchi

of PA

Joseph Vincent Quattrocchi passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, January 26, 2024, at home with his wife, Jane Himelfarb Quattrocchi, after a ravaging battle with Alzheimer’s disease. 

He leaves behind his wife, Jane Himelfarb Quattrocchi; his brother: Vincent Carl Quattrocchi; his sisters-in-law: Janice Hall and Joanne Lugo; and his brothers-in-law: Paul Himelfarb and Jose Lugo; and his numerous nieces, nephews, grand nephews, cousins, and friends. 

He was predeceased by his parents, Angelo Nicholas (Charlie) and Mary Angela Quattrocchi, his sister, Mary Ann Quattrocchi, and his son, Joseph Vincent Quattrocchi, Jr. 

Joseph was born in Brooklyn NY on April 9, 1945, and spent his youth in Deposit, NY where he was a star athlete. He joined the U.S. Navy upon his graduation from Deposit High School and shipped off to Vietnam where he served four tours and was honored with two purple hearts and several commendations of bravery. He came home on a motorcycle traveling from California to his parents who were then living in Staten Island, NY. Joe spent the next 32 years working for Westinghouse Elevator Corporation and Schindler Elevator Corporation as a construction foreman. He retired in January 2004 and soon thereafter married his loving wife, spending the next 20 years living in Hackettstown, New Jersey, Palm City, Florida and Shohola, Pennsylvania. 

Joe was a loving, generous man who had an inner light that brought joy and magic to all who met him. He was the beacon of sunshine that we all aspire to become. He kept his friends and family close to his heart and gave endlessly to anyone and everyone who needed anything at all. He loved dancing with his wife to Ambrosia, riding like the wind on his Harley, creating hitch plugs, mowing his lawn, eating porterhouse steaks, eggplant parmesan with macaroni, and ice cream, watching the deer, bears, red fox, hawks or any other visitor to the house, petting his two cats, Mimi and Bugsy and telling the newest addition to his family, his puppy, Kevin to stop barking. Joe loved his family and friends and his wife, who loved him fiercely.  

Joe would not want flowers; he would want you to donate instead to disabled Veterans or to research a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.    

Calling hours were held at Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337 9:15 a.m. on Saturday February 3. A celebratory mass followed at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church,  111 E High St., Milford, PA 18337. Reverend Joseph Manarchuck officiated.

Barbara Reynolds

of Deposit

Barbara Reynolds, 80, of Deposit, NY, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Willow Point Nursing Home in Vestal, NY.

She was predeceased by her parents Milton and Evelyn Decker; and loving husband Paul Reynolds; and brother David Decker.

Barbara is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Shelly and Dale Corson; granddaughters: Danielle Gorman (Chad Uplinger) and Jessica Corson; sisters: Shirley Mills, Linda Faigle, Patti Vandermark; brother-in-law: James and Cathy Reynolds; special friends: Alice and Ginger; many nieces and nephews.

Barbara was born and raised in Deposit, NY and graduated from Deposit Central High School. After high school she worked at the Dress Factory in Deposit, Automation and Bard Parker, and was a cook at the Diner in McClure. She volunteered at the Deposit's Closet for several years. Barbara was an avid NY Yankees fan, she also enjoyed cooking and sewing. Most important to Barbara was spending time with her loving family which included attending her granddaughter’s softball games.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 2 at 11:00 a.m. at Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 78 Second St., Deposit, NY 13754.

The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday, February 1 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Interment will be in Ball’s Eddy Cemetery, Winterdale, PA.

Antoinette Soldovieri

of Deposit

Antoinette Soldovieri, 88, of Deposit, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at UHS General Hospital in Binghamton, NY.

She was predeceased by her parents Mario and Anna (Iurato) Dimauro; brothers Otto, Anthony, Joe, and Rudy Dimauro; in-laws Tom Soldovieri and Grace Martini.

Antoinette is survived by her loving husband of 58 years: John Soldovieri; brothers-in-law: Larry and Peter Soldovieri; nieces: Annette Castaldo and Joanne Dimaruo; and several other nieces and nephews.

Antoinette was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from high school in Brooklyn. After high school Antoinette held several different jobs and retired as a secretary from the Veteran’s Administration. She loved to play sports including fencing, jet skiing, paddle ball, and motor scootering. After retiring Antoinette moved to Crystal Lake in Deposit, NY with her husband John. She will be dearly missed. 

A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, March 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 78 Second St., Deposit, NY 13754.

The family received friends at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 12 from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.

Robert W. Strong

of Cairo

On the morning of January 20, 2024 Robert left this earth and was met in Heaven by his Heavenly Father. Born on October 23, 1932 to his parents Harold and Ruth Scott Strong in Deposit.

Bob, whom he was known, was raised in Deposit, NY and graduated at Deposit Central High. After he graduated he joined the Air Force serving his country in Germany. After completing his tour Bob worked at Valley Offset.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother: H. Scott (Peg) Strong of Binghamton; sisters: Janice (Eugene) Monroe of Deposit, and Helen (Wallace) Smith of Deposit; sister-in-law: Linda Strong of NC.

Surviving are his sisters: Ruthe (James) Kuhn of Florida, and Dale (Ajay) Smith of Deposit; brothers: Neil (Sharon) Strong of Georgia, and Henry (Marlene) Strong of NC; sister-in-law: Beverly Strong of Johnson City, along with many nieces and nephews.

Bob will be missed by all who knew him.

By Bob's request there will be no calling hours or funeral.

Burial will be in the Spring at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Rita Joyner Zacharias

of Deposit

Rita Joyner Zacharias 75, of Deposit NY passed way Tuesday March 26, 2024, at her home.

Rita was Born June 24, 1948, to the late Andrew and Frances Joyner of Binghamton, NY. Rita was the youngest of 5 children. She grew up on Pierce Street and graduated from Binghamton North High School.

Rita’s life took her down many paths which ultimately led her to her beloved Deposit NY in 1974 when she and her then husband Rick Zacharias purchased Zacharias Funeral home. After parting ways with Rick and the funeral home Rita spent many years working at the Deposit Great American. After the Great American closed, she would spend her remaining career at the Deposit Big M. She often expressed how the Big M was the hub of the town and how much she loved working for the Finch family, the friends that she made there and the customers that she got to interact with every day. She would offer strangers a kind smile and anyone she knows a friendly hello.

Rita will be remembered for her kindness and her good heart. The family asks in her memory, the next time you make eye contact with a stranger, give them a smile. When you see a familiar face extend them a hello. Look for the good in one another and demonstrate random acts of kindness and try to make the world a better place, if even only for a moment.

Rita is predeceased by her father: Andrew Joyner (1972); mother: Frances Joyner (1997); brother: Frederick Joyner (1981); sister: Anne Joyner (1989). She is survived by her Loving Fiancé Wilbur (Stub) Nichols of Sidney Center and his 2 sons: Eric (Cara) Nicols of Ithaca, Mike Nicols of Schenectady; sister: Janet Joyner McNair Miller of Syracuse; brother: Bob (Jackie) Joyner of West Windsor; many nieces, nephews, great-nephews, great-nieces and even a great great-nephew.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 78 Second St., Deposit, NY.

The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Saturday, April 6 from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.

Interment will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal, NY, on Monday, April 8 at 11:00 a.m.