Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Orange County & throughout New York.
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...
James Wayne McCarey
Jan 13, 2026
James Wayne McCarey (82), of Middletown, NY and Palm City, FL, born July 27, 1943, to David Sweezy McCarey and Bertha Struble McCarey Krawiec entered into rest on January 13th 2026.
He is survived by his long-time companion and caregiver, Brenda Cosner; his daughter, Kimberly Ann McCarey, and son-in-law, Larry Wummer; his son, Adam James McCarey, and daughter-in-law, Ashley; and his...
John C. Meyer Sr.
Jan 3, 2026
John C. Meyer Sr. of Bloomingburg, N.Y. and a former longtime resident of Rockland County, N.Y. passed away on January 3, 2026 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. He was 88.
The son of the late John and Cecelia Meyer, he was born on September 4, 1937 in Pomona, N.Y.
John was a Street Inspector for many years in the...
Linda Marie Williams
Dec 28, 2025
Linda Marie Williams
(February 13, 1956- December 28, 2025)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Marie Williams, a lifelong resident of Slate Hill, who left us on December 28, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 69.
The daughter of the late Earl Sr. and Edna (Aber) Storms. She was born on February13,1956 in...
Barbara Jean Clark
Dec 27, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara J. Clark, age 88, of New Hampton, NY. Barbara passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2025, after a short illness, with her daughter by her side.
Barbara was born in Middletown, New York, on November 10, 1937, to Ruth Manning Hughson and Gordon Hughson....
Frances Grosso
Dec 26, 2025
Frances Grosso of Middletown, N.Y., a former bookkeeper and longtime resident of the area, passed away on December 26, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was 103.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Michael Grosso.
The daughter of the late John and Katherine Lyons Carvino she was born on May 15, 1922 at her home...
Mary F. Bartz
Dec 17, 2025
Mary F. Bartz, 73, a longtime resident of Orange County, NY, passed away on December 17, 2025.
Mary will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and devotion to her family. Her caring nature and generous spirit touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her sister, Patty Rubin; her brother Edward Bartz; her niece, Tara Dunn,...
Mary Catherine Bernaski
Dec 10, 2025
Mary Catherine Bernaski of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on December 10, 2025 at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Newburgh, N.Y. She was 91.
The daughter of Charles Francis and Jeanette Kelleher Duffy, Mary was born on June 16, 1934 in Middletown.
She was the widow of Edward Bernaski.
Mary retired from the Orange County Trust Company in Middletown, N.Y. She was a lifelong...
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...
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