Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Orange County & throughout New York.
Mollie Helms
Nov 22, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Mollie Mae Helms
On September 14, 1944, the late Earnest James Allen and Claudie Mae Allen received a gift in the form of a girl child, whom they named Mollie Mae Allen. She came of age while living a simplistic life in rural Georgia. Along with her parents and siblings, she attended Midway Baptist Church in Fort...
Olive Mae Schoonmaker
Nov 19, 2025
Olive Mae Schoonmaker made her journey home to the Lord with her children by her side at Middletown Park Rehabilitation Center, Middletown New York on November 19, 2025. She was 82. Daughter of the late Kenneth Oscar and Gladys Viola (Hallback) Schoonmaker, she was born on October 27,1943 in Waldwick, New Jersey.
Olive is survived by her daughter Kathleen Krotje Dempsey,...
Ethel L. Hand
Nov 9, 2025
Ethel L. Hand of Monticello, N.Y. passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88.
She was predeceased by her husband Alonzo “Boyd” Hand Sr. and her son Walter Malinowski.
Ethel had a long career in healthcare and was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt.
She is survived by her children Richard Hand of Woodbourne, N.Y.,...
Katherine Johnson
Oct 25, 2025
Katherine Johnson of Middletown, N.Y. a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on October 25, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. She was 103.
The daughter of the late Frank and Nunziata Lombardo, she was born on July 24, 1922.
Katherine was a longtime employee in the housekeeping department at Horton Hospital in Middletown, N.Y.
She was the...
Keri Galarza Censi
Oct 18, 2025
On October 18, 2025, Keri Galarza passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, her daughter Jean’s significant other, her sisters Randi and Jenn, and brother-in-law Jamal. She was born on July 1, 1968, and lived her life with strength, humor, and endless love for her family.
She is survived by her children, Jean Galarza, Gregory Censi and his fiancé Cassidy and...
Cynthia Plant
Oct 9, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Plant of Middletown, N.Y. a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on October 9, 2025 at the Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. She was 64.
The daughter of the late George and Ruth Hadden Plant, she was born on March 27, 1961 in Middletown, N.Y.
She was a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Middletown, N.Y.
Survivors...
Herbert Zwickel
Oct 9, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and brother, Herbert Zwickel. Herbert passed away on Thursday, October 9th, at the age of 96, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Herbert is survived by his sister, Rosalie Zucker, and children: Kenneth (Joanne ) Zwickel, Kathleen O'Neill, and Cynthia Caban. He...
Matthew Jakob DeGroat
Oct 9, 2025
Matthew Jakob DeGroat of Newburgh, N.Y. passed away tragically on October 9, 2025. He was 11.
The son of the late Robert DeGroat Sr. and Kelly Henken, he was born on November 29, 2013 in Newburgh, N.Y.
Matthew was involved with the Middletown Youth Football, St. Mary’s Church and the SNUG Program both in Newburgh, N.Y.
Survivors include his mother, Kelly Henken. He...
Carol A. Davis
Oct 9, 2025
Carol A. Storms Davis of Middletown, N.Y., a bus monitor for Mid-City Transit and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away unexpectedly on October 9. 2025 at the age of 75.
She was born on March 17, 1950, to the late Earl and Edna (Aber) Storms. She was a lifelong resident of Middletown, N.Y.
Carol was a hardworking woman. She loved...
Henrietta "Rita" Klein
Sep 28, 2025
Henrietta “Rita” Klein of Middletown, New York passed away on September 28, 2025, in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. She was 69.
The daughter of the late Jacob and Grace Klein, she was born on April 13, 1956, in Sussex, N.J.
Rita loved animals, especially cows. She enjoyed playing Bingo and was an avid wrestling fan.
Survivors include her brother Jacob...
Brian Troy DeGroat
Sep 12, 2025
Brian "Troy" DeGroat of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on September 12, 2025 with his family by his side. He was 57.
The son of RuthAnn and Eugene Hasbrouck Sr. and the late Frank "Butch" DeGroat Jr., he was born on November 15,1967 in Warwick, N.Y.
Survivors include his parents RuthAnn and Eugene Hasbrouck Sr. and his daughter Brishay Cram. His grandmother Mabel...
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...
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