Brian D. Yewchuck of Narrowsburg (Cochecton Center), NY, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away May 13, 2016. He was 45. Brian was a Sheriff’s Deputy for Sullivan County and worked in the Jail Division.

The son of Daniel W. and Carol A. Drollinger Yewchuck, he was born November 24, 1970 in Bremerton, WA.

As a young man, Brian attended the Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church. He was a life member of the NRA. A family statement reads, “Brian was a loving and devoted father, son and brother. He loved his family and appreciated the help that they provided him during his illness. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was an excellent marksman. He was a special young man who was taken from us to soon. He is with God in Heaven. We will truly miss him, but he will live on in our hearts forever.”

He is survived by his parents Danny and Carol, his two daughters Bailey and Allison Yewchuck, his two brothers Steven Yewchuck and his wife Nikole, their daughter Piper of Beacon, NY and David Yewchuck, his wife Denise and their children Calvin and Anya of Narrowsburg, NY, several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Yewchuck, Drollinger, Abplanalp and Grund families.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main St. Narrowsburg, NY. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Donald Beck will officiate.

Burial will take place at Laurel Cemetery, Cochecton Center, NY.

Donations may be made to the Henry A. Umnik and Class of 1963 Trust; C/O Sharon Umnik P.O. Box 326, Lake Huntington, NY 12752.