Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Orange County & throughout New York.
John L. McGar Sr.
Sep 5, 2025
John L. McGar Sr. of Middletown, N.Y., a former employee of Chester Cable passed away on September 5, 2025 in Port Jervis, N.Y. He was 87.
The son of the late Llewellyn and Elsie McGar, he was born on July 5,1938 in Middletown, New York.
He was a proud member of the N.Y. National Guard.
Survivors include his sons John McGar Jr. and...
Ruben R. Rivera
Aug 31, 2025
Ruben’s story began on Thursday, August 30, 1951, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where he was born to the late Justina Rosado and Aniceto Rivera.
He attended Tomas Carrio Maduro, where he met Migdalia Melendez. Together they shared life from 1969 to 1978 and welcomed four beautiful children during that time.
In 1978, at the age of 27, Ruben relocated to Newburgh, New...
Brenda Jane McGinnis
Aug 26, 2025
Brenda Jane McGinnis of Middletown, New York, passed away on August 26, 2025, with her family by her side. She was 75.
The daughter of the late Miles and Antoinette Earles Custard, she was born on October 10, 1949, in Goshen, New York.
Brenda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Survivors include her husband, Gregory McGinnis; children Pierson McGinnis Jr. and...
Ronald Vance
Aug 21, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce that Ronald J. Vance passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2025 at home. He was 65.
The son of Ronald and Lois Vance was born on June 4, 1960 in Middletown, N.Y. where he was raised and attended Middletown High School and graduated in 1978. He attended Utica University where he pursued a...
Gail Florence Dunlop
Aug 21, 2025
Gail Florence Dunlop of Middletown, entered into heaven on August 21, 2025 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 73.
The daughter of the late Milo and Helen Clark, she was born on February 1, 1952 in Warwick, N.Y.
She was the widow of Warring Dunlop.
Gail loved volunteering at the soup kitchen...
Coleen M. Sorice
Aug 20, 2025
Coleen Sorice of Middletown, N.Y. a former medical coder and lifelong resident of the area, passed away on August 20, 2025 in N.Y. Presbyterian Hospital. She was 65.
The daughter of Neal Calkin and Patricia Kanjorski, she was born on July 9, 1960 in Bethel, N.Y.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years Nicholas Sorice at home. Her daughters Jordyn (Adrian) Szlejter...
Dorothy J. McCarey
Aug 15, 2025
Dorothy J. McCarey, 88 of Middletown, N.Y. and Hutchinson Island, Stuart, Florida peacefully passed away at home on August 15, 2025.
She was born on September 12, 1936, to Frank and Myrtle Ryder, graduated from Middletown High School and Orange County Community College. She was married to David S. McCarey and his partner in business for over 40 years. She was...
Mildred Shoemaker
Aug 11, 2025
Mildred Shoemaker of Howells, NY entered into rest on Monday August 11, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was 97 years young.
The daughter of the late George and Florence Decker, Mildred was born December 21, 1927. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.
She was predeceased by her father, mother and brother George Decker. Her late...
Bonnie Mann
Aug 10, 2025
“As with all things, there comes a time for passing on, and that moment touches each of our lives.”
Mom was born in Eldon, Miller County, Missouri, on February 1, 1931, to James Henry Smails III and Verna Mary Matilda Lipton.
She spent her childhood in various places as her father, an electrician, worked on numerous electrical projects and dams across the...
Shirley A. Fischer
Aug 4, 2025
Shirley A. Fischer of Middletown, N.Y. a former school bus driver and lifelong resident of the area, passed away on August 4, 2025 in St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, N.Y. She was 73.
The daughter of the late Howard and Viola Fairweather, she was born on January 26, 1952 in Goshen, New York.
Survivors include her husband James Fischer at home....
Ralph R. Meyer
Jul 30, 2025
Ralph R. Meyer of Middletown, New York passed away on July 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was 83.
The son of the late Ralph and Elsie Meyer, he was born on October 15, 1941 in Middletown, New York.
Ralph was a master builder in construction and a true perfectionist.
Survivors include his wife Eva at home. His three children Karin,...
John C. Garulli
Jul 24, 2025
John Charles Garulli
March 3, 1936 – July 24, 2025
John Garulli, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully in Middletown, NY, on July 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years old. John is survived by his three children, Elaine (Greg), John (Carolyn), and Kathleen; his brother Michael (Kathy); five grandchildren, Jennifer (Keith), John (Breigh), Dianna (Ralph),...
Louis A. Lofrese Sr.
Jul 6, 2025
We remember with fondness the long life of Louis A. Lofrese, Sr., who passed peacefully on July 6, 2025 at the amazing age of 101.
Born in Middletown, New York in 1924 to Rose and Eustachio Lofrese, Lou graduated Middletown High School and worked as an ice deliveryman. He served honorably in the Army during WWII, where he was deployed in...
Carolyn M. Elwood
Jun 26, 2025
Carolyn M. Elwood of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on June 26, 2025 at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Newburgh. She was 82.
The daughter of the late Robert and Marjorie Illenberg, she was born on November 1, 1942 in Goshen, N.Y.
She was a former employee of Tesa Tape in the Town of Wallkill.
She was the widow of Harry Elwood.
Survivors include her...
William Peter Mott Jr.
Jun 19, 2025
William Peter Mott, Jr., of Middletown, NY, formerly of Bloomingburg, NY, passed away on June 19, 2025 at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Nyack, NY, at the age of 63.
The son of the late Pete and Mary Alice Mott, being born in Middletown, NY. on March 26, 1962.
Peter was predeceased by his infant son Robert in 1989.
Survivors include his son William (granddaughter...
Joseph Paul Cinquemani
Jun 19, 2025
Joseph Paul Cinquemani of Bullville, New York passed away on June 19, 2025 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. He was 91.
The son of the late Mariano and Vincenza Cinquemani, he was born on May 28, 1934 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Joseph was retired from ADF Designs in Middletown, N.Y.
Survivors include his wife Eleanor Cinquemani and his son Vincent Cinquemani...
Jesus Ortiz Febus
Jun 17, 2025
Jesus Ortiz Febus, a beloved father, grandfather and partner, passed away unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his cherished parents, Melinda and Incencio Febus, his daughter Carmine Febus and his grandson Germaine Otero.
Jesus leaves behind his devoted and longtime partner Alethea Dolson, who stood by his side with unwavering love and care. He was a proud and loving father...
Russell Sniffen Sr.
Jun 14, 2025
Russell Sniffen Sr. of the Town of Greenville, N.Y., a former self-employed carpenter and builder and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on June 14, 2025 in Middletown, N.Y. He was 87.
The son of the late Russell and Lillian Sniffen, he was born on February 8, 1938 in Middletown, N.Y.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was...
Barbara Jean Morton
May 27, 2025
Barbara Jean Morton, formerly Barbara Jean Brinson, of Middletown, New York, passed away on May 27, 2025, at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown. She was 65 years old. Born on September 16, 1959, in Goshen, New York, Barbara was the daughter of the late Charles Brinson and Irene Price Brinson Page. She was the loving widow of Stephon Morton....
James Earl Blair
May 24, 2025
James Earl Blair of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on May 24, 2025 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. He was 80.
The son of the late Roland and Lavenia Blair, he was born on April 17, 1945 in Middletown, N.Y.
James was a retired TA at the Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center in New Hampton, New York.
Survivors include his wife Patricia. His...
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