Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Orange County & throughout New York.
Lawrence Otto Schatz
Nov 12, 2025
Lawrence Otto Schatz, 92 of Scotchtown, N.Y. passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.
Lawrence was a retired Tool and Dye maker for the Ford Motor Co. in Mahwah, N.J. and was a driver for the Times Heral Record in Middletown, N.Y.
He enjoyed talking on his CB, working on cars and fixing...
George Rosado
Jun 1, 2026
George Rosado, born May 10, 1938, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 88, surrounded by the love of his family. He lived a full and meaningful life, defined by hard work, deep devotion, and the simple joys that brought him happiness each day.
A proud union laborer for 35 years, George took great pride in his work and...
Keith A. Johnson
May 27, 2026
Keith A. Johnson of Pine Bush, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 64 years old.
Born in Middletown, New York, on December 29, 1961, Keith was a kind, gentle, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose greatest joy in life was his family. He cherished his stepchildren...
Barry Dean VanGorden
May 26, 2026
Barry Dean VanGorden of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on May 26, 2026 at his home. He was 80.The son of Clyde and Marion VanGorden, he was born on March 1, 1946 in Middletown, N.Y.He retired from IBM after many years of dedicated service and lived by the values of honesty, responsibility, and leading by example. He was known for being...
Elizabeth A. Moscatelli
May 21, 2026
Elizabeth A. Moscatelli of Middletown, N.Y. a former bookkeeper for Balchem in Slate Hill, N.Y. and a longtime resident of the area, passed away on May 21, 2026. She was 81.
The daughter of the late William and Amelia Daleo, she was born on November 20, 1944 in Queens, N.Y.
She was the widow of John Moscatelli.
She was a graduate of Broward...
Joan Shoemaker
May 17, 2026
Joan Shoemaker of Middletown, New York passed away on May 17, 2026. She was 87.
The daughter of the late Earl and Anna Shoemaker, she was born on May 20, 1938 in Middletown, New York.
Joan sold Televisions and Appliances for over fifty years. She worked at White’s , Randall Radio, Kanan’s North End Sales and Sears during her time in sales....
Bernard Luck M.D.
May 15, 2026
Bernard P. Luck, M.D., of Goshen, N.Y. a retired Obstetrician and Gynecologist in Orange County, N.Y. passed away on May 15, 2026. He was 89.
The son of the late Peter and Elizabeth Luck, he was born on December 29,1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. Luck was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Medical School.
He was a...
Louise A. Mineau
Mar 26, 2026
Louise A. Mineau of Middletown, N.Y., a direct support professional at Access in Middletown and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on March 26, 2026. She was 70.
The daughter of the late William and Lillian Heidenreich, she was born on April 7, 1955 in Goshen, N.Y.
Survivors include her husband Kenneth Mineau. Her daughters RuthAnn Dailey and Lori Hilaire....
Leonard "Lenny" Hayden
Mar 16, 2026
Leonard “Lenny” Hayden, of Middletown, NY, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, after a prolonged illness. He was 68. Born on November 11, 1957, in Middletown, NY, Lenny was the son of Margaret Jeffries and Jerrill Cuffee.Lenny was a lifelong musician and an accomplished guitarist who found his greatest joy with a guitar in his hands. Music was a...
Evelyn M. Ford
Mar 13, 2026
Evelyn M. Ford of Westtown, N.Y. passed away on March 13, 2026 in Garnet Health Medical Center. She was 91.
The daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Watson, she was born on December 11,1934, in Florida, N.Y.
She was the widow of Richard Ford.
Survivors include her children Debbra Lysyczyn and her husband Thomas; Theodore Conklin and his wife Ramona; Edward Conklin...
Arianna V. LeCruise
Mar 8, 2026
Arianna Virginia LeCruise of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on March 8, 2026 in London, England. She was 19.
Arianna was born on October 24, 2006 in the Bronx, New York. She was the daughter of Anna and John LeCruise.
She was a student at Marist University in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and was currently doing a semester of studies in London where she was...
Dominic Votto Jr.
Mar 8, 2026
Dominic J. Votto Jr. of Warwick, N.Y. passed away on March 8, 2026 at his home. He was 73.
The son of the late Dominic J. Votto Sr. and Mary Votto, he was born on March 6, 1953 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Survivors include his daughters Tina Votto and Patricia Votto. His mother Mary Votto. His grandchildren Richard DeGroat III, Selena Votto, Evay...
Timothy W. Baltimore
Feb 1, 2026
Timothy W. Baltimore of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on February 1, 2026 in Westchester Medical Center. He was 64.
The son of Pierson McGinnis and Jane Baltimore, he was born on May 8, 1961 in Chester, New York.
He was a fork lift operator for Monroe Cable in Middletown, N.Y.
Timothy was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife Sheila Smith...
Robert "Bob" Cutler Jr.
Jan 31, 2026
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Robert “Bob” E Cutler, Jr. of the Town
of Mount Hope, a lifelong resident of the area, and retired from the Federal Bureau of
Prisons. He passed away on January 31, 2026 in Garnet Health Medical Center in
Middletown, N.Y. He was 77. He loved hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with
friends and family. He...
Leisa Jean-Baptiste
Jan 25, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Leisa Jean-Baptiste, she was 14 years old. She passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, after a courageous long battle with Leukemia at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital surrounded by her family and friend.
Leisa was born in Middletown, New York, on February 15, 2011. She was the beloved daughter of...
Robert J. Stephens Jr.
Jan 24, 2026
Robert J. Stephens Jr. of Accord, New York and a former resident of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on January 24, 2026, in Achieve Nursing Home in Liberty, N.Y. He was 73.
The son of the late Robert and Irene Stephens, he was born on November 1, 1952, in Middletown, N.Y.
Robert was a longtime bus driver for First Student, most recently in...
Ashley M. Garcia
Jan 20, 2026
Ashley Marie Garcia, 35, of Chester, New York, passed away on January 20, 2026.
Ashley was born in Queens, New York, a twin, to Carol Garcia and the late Ramon Garcia. At birth, Ashley experienced severe complications that resulted in lifelong disabilities. She was nonverbal and bedridden throughout her life, and her care and presence profoundly shaped the lives of those...
Heather Lynn Wood
Jan 19, 2026
Heather Lynn Wood entered eternal rest on January 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 42 years old.
Heather was born on April 7, 1983 in Middletown, New York to Sharee Wood. She spent many years devoted to caring for her family.
Heather is survived by her children Cheyenne (David Rivera) and Terrance Wood. Her grandchildren Nyla, Kayden and Ayala....
Paul Edward Garnere
Jan 17, 2026
Paul Edward Garnere, 73, longtime resident of Middletown, NY passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026 at Garnet Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.
Paul was born on July 11, 1952 in Middletown, NY. He graduated from Middletown High School. Paul furthered his education at Orange County Community College, where he received his nursing degree. He retired from Mid-Hudson Forensic Center...
Rosie Pittman
Jan 14, 2026
Rosie Lee Pittman a long-time resident of Middletown N.Y. passed away on January 14, 2026 at Garnet Health
Medical Center, at the age of 84.
She retired from Valley View Center Nursing Care as a Nurse’s Assistant. She
loved to watch soap operas, shopping and word scratch puzzles.
The daughter of the late Joseph Lee Jackson Sr. and Leona Marshall Jackson. She was born...
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