Obituaries

Sep 8, 2022

Sandra Eckerson of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on September 8, 2022 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown. She was 66.

The daughter of the late Henry Eckerson, she was born on December 2, 1955 in Goshen, N.Y.

Survivors include her children Dawn Yarber and her husband Tegra of Warwick, N.Y....

Sep 8, 2022

Robert W. Rys of Middletown, N.Y. a maintenance engineer for Barrie House Coffee Company in Elmsford, N.Y. passed away on September 8, 2022 at home. He was 50.

The son of Kevin Rys and the late Pamela Rys, he was born on November 8, 1971 in Biloxi, Missisippi.

Survivors include his...

Sep 5, 2022

Denise M. Cooper of Middletown, N.Y. a former worker for Delford Industries in Middletown, N.Y. and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on September 5, 2022 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown. She was 69.

The daughter of the late Gerald and Eleanor VanDyke, she was born on February 6, 1953 in...

Sep 3, 2022

Narcisa Colon of Middletown, New York, a longtime resident of the area, passed away on Saturday September 3, 2022. She was 89.

The daughter of the late Manuel Ortega and Paula Sanchez, she was born on October 29,1932 in Puerto Rico.

She was a childcare provider in the Middletown area for...

Aug 28, 2022

Mary L. Trzaska of Greenwood Lake, N.Y. a homemaker and longtime resident of the area, passed away Sunday August 28, 2022 at her home. She was 72. The daughter of the late Ortenzio and Viola Albanese, she was born on February 1, 1950 in Palisades Park, N.J. Survivors include her husband Craig Trzaska at home. Her children Lori Kent;...

Aug 24, 2022

Samuel R. Vogt of Westtown, N.Y. a motorsports mechanic and technician and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on August 24, 2022. He was 43. The son of the late Richard R. Vogt and Susanne Vogt, Samuel was born on March 11, 1979 in Goshen, N.Y. Survivors include his sons Ryan and Ryder and their mother Shannon...

Aug 21, 2022

Peter D. Faulkner of Greenwood Lake, N.Y. a retired Pipe Fitter with Local 274 in New Jersey died on August 21, 2022. He was 69. The son of the late James and Margaret Faulkner, he was born on April 6, 1953 in Paterson, N.J. Survivors include his brothers David Faulkner Sr. and his wife Christine and James Faulkner and...

Aug 16, 2022

Karen E. Ziem of Milford, Pennsylvania and formerly of Greenwood Lake, N.Y. passed away on August 16, 2022 in Bon Secours Hospital in Port Jervis, N.Y. She was 63. The daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Mancini Holmes, she was born on December 4, 1958 in Brooklyn, New York. Survivors include her Husband Harry Ziem at home. Her...

Aug 14, 2022

John V. Itzla of Middletown, a retired longtime employee of Shop-Rite in Middletown, N.Y. and a lifelong resident of the area, died on August 14, 2022 in Goshen. He was 71. The son of the late John C. and Blanche A. Huggins Itzla, he was born on May 4, 1951 in Middletown, New York. Survivors include his niece and...

Aug 14, 2022

Margaret T. Barnhart of Greenwood Lake, N.Y. passed away on August 14, 2022 in Milford Manor in West Milford, N.J. She was 89. The daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Donnelly O'Connor, she was born on December 27, 1932 in New York, N.Y. She was the widow of Bernard Barnhart. Survivors include her children Thomas Barnhart of Greenwood...

Aug 14, 2022

Nancy Marie Collins of Middletown, N.Y. a former Certified Nursing Assistant and a longtime resident of the area, passed away on Sunday August 14, 2022 in the Kaplan Family Hospice in Newburgh, N.Y. She was 74. The daughter of the late Albert and Mildred Aber Henderson, she was born on November 17, 1947 in Paterson, New Jersey. She was...

Aug 14, 2022

Ruby (Bell) Rutherford of Middletown, N.Y. a retired Physical Therapy Assistant at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Sunday August 14, 2022. She was 64. The daughter of the late Paul and Helen Hadden Bell, she was born on April 14, 1958 in Middletown, N.Y. Survivors include her...

Aug 5, 2022

Mary Ellen Healy of Middletown, N.Y. a retired administrative assistant to finance with Toyota Financial Services in Middletown, N.Y. passed away at her home on August 5, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was 60. The daughter of Thomas J. and Margaret Healy, she was born on June 11, 1962 in Queens, N.Y. Survivors include her husband Carlos...

Jul 29, 2022

Eileen Sisco of Middletown, N.Y. a former medical receptionist for Dr. Blumenthal in Middletown, N.Y. and a longtime resident of the area, passed away on July 29, 2022. She was 94. The daughter of the late Russell and Mary "Mame" Johnson Somers, she was born on July 31, 1927 in Hancock, New York. Eileen was a member of Our...

Jul 28, 2022

Thomas F. Vail of Monticello passed away on July 28, 2022 in Catskill Regional Medical Center. He was 57. The son of Archibald and Theresa Vail, he was born on September 30, 1964 in Middletown, New York. Thomas worked as tree cutter in the Orange County area. He was the widower of Debbie Vail. Survivors include his daughters Toni...

Jul 26, 2022

Donna L. Gordon of Otisville, N.Y., a retired employee of the Housekeeping Department of the Middletown Psychiatric Center in Middletown, N.Y. passed away on July 26, 2022 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. She was 65. The daughter of the late Robert and Jean Brewer, she was born on November 12, 1956 in Middletown, N.Y. Survivors include...

Jul 25, 2022

Joseph R. Saye, formerly of Greenwood Lake, NY born on January 2nd, 1954, passed away peacefully with family at his side on July 25th, 2022 in Middletown, NY. Joe is known for his love of racing, working on cars, his incredible kindness and love for everyone! He always found the sunshine during the storm, would give the shirt off...

Jul 25, 2022

Johnie L. Jontue" Harris II of Middletown, N.Y., a Security officer for Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and former employee of Office of Children and Family Services passed away Monday July 25, 2022 at Westchester Medical Center. He was 43. The son of Johnie L. Harris I and Mildred Davis Smith, he was born on December 23, 1978 in...

Jul 21, 2022

Lauren VanDyke of Middletown, N.Y. on Thursday July 21, 2022 was called home into eternal rest at the age of 38. Leaving behind to cherish her memories her children (The J Gang) Janiyah Conklin, Jacob Martinez, Juliana Conde Godson, Ashlee Merced. Her mother Celeste Burton. Her sister Ebony and her children Amari and Aneesa Burton, her brother Ke'Shan (Safaa)...

Jul 19, 2022

Dorothy M. Petak of Middletown, NY entered into eternal rest on July 19, 2022, at Garnet Health Medical Center. She was 92. The daughter of the late Michael Palmer and Mary Quirk Palmer, she was born in Florida, NY where she lived with her many brothers and sister. "Dot" was an amazingly strong woman, grounded in her deep faith...