Obituaries

Dec 23, 2024

Lynne Mitchell Ellis of Newburgh NY passed away on December 23, 2024 in Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in NY, after a long battle cancer. Lynne was 66 and was born on June 8 1958, in Queens NY. 

The daughter of Huxley and Audrey Mitchell previously deceased. Lynne had completed a successful career as a Social Worker, retiring from the Middletown School...

Dec 17, 2024

Deacon John H. J. Frohbose

February 23, 1925 – December 17, 2024

John H. J. Frohbose was born February 23, 1925, the oldest child and only son of Ignatius and Mary (Harrison) Frohbose. He was raised in Brooklyn, NY with his four younger sisters.

After John graduated high school, he entered St. Joseph’s Seminary in Holy Trinity, Alabama. He studied with the Missionary...

Nov 28, 2024

Evelyn (Tyler) Kromm

May 15, 1927-November 28, 2024

Evelyn passed away peacefully at the age of 97 years. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by friends and family in the Webster, NY, and Goshen, NY, communities where she resided during her lifetime. 

Evelyn was a proud wife, mother, and grandmother (including five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson). She enjoyed traveling, reading...

Nov 23, 2024

Ronald Diaz of Bronx, N.Y. passed away on November 23, 2024. He was 75.

The son of Carlos and Jennie Santiago Diaz, he was born on March 31, 1949 in Bronx, N.Y.

Survivors include his son Ronald Diaz and his sisters Rosalind Lozada and Rita Torres as well as his nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his daughter Laurie Ann.

Visitation hours will...

Nov 18, 2024

Sterling Crane passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 from long term ailments. Sterling enjoyed learning in many forms and actively pursued knowledge and activities he enjoyed. After retiring from A long career at Frontier communications, he attended culinary classes as well as obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology. During his lifetime he enjoyed traveling, racing and working on cars,...

Nov 16, 2024

Judy N. Bullock of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on November 16, 2024 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. She was 79.

The daughter of the late Raymond M. VanDunk and Doris DeFreese VanDunk, she was born in Hillburn, N.Y. on December 9, 1944.

She is survived by her two children, Doris Bullock and Lawrence Bullock and his wife Estella Teal...

Nov 15, 2024

Mae Effa Ayers of Middletown passed away at home on Friday, November 15, with her loving family by her side. She was 101 years old.

She was predeceased by her parents, John and Effa Phillips, her brother John Phillips, her husband of 60 years, Irvin Ayers and her daughter, Marie Monti.

 Survivors include her sons Mervin Ayers (Linda), Raymond Ayers (Susan), John...

Nov 6, 2024

Alonzo (Lonnie) Hand Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by beloved family and friends, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Lonnie was born on January 21, 1952, in Sloatsburg, NY, to Ardoth (Ryerson) and Alonzo Hand Sr. 

For those that knew him, it was no secret that his passions lie in the natural world. Lonnie was an avid outdoorsman, conservationist and artist. He...

Nov 2, 2024

Robert S Hulse , age 82, passed into eternal life on November 2 , 2024. He was born on March 25,1942, the son of the late Robert A. and Isabel (Klingman) Hulse in Middletown N.Y. After attending Middletown public school system, he graduated from St Albert’s Preparatory Seminary, Middletown, in 1960.

 In July, 1961, he entered the Religious Community in Williamstown,...

Oct 31, 2024

Frederick Martin Baker Jr. has been called on by God to rest in eternal love on October 31st, 2024.

An 3rd generation Otisville native born November 15th, 1954.

A man of many hats and who has touched many lives.

Known to many in his younger years as Ricky, and after the passing of his dad taking the mantle of Fred.

At an early age...

Oct 11, 2024

Wayne G. Nixdorf Jr. of Middletown, New York, a retired supervisor for Wakefern and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on October 11, 2024 in Garnet Health Medical Center. He was 77.

The son of the late Wayne and Lucienne Nixdorf, he was born on July 7, 1947 in New York, N.Y.

Wayne was a veteran of the U.S. Air...

Aug 19, 2024

Maria Giuseppina Rotundo of Middletown, N.Y., a retired seamstress for over 35 years for Calvert Coat Company in Middletown, N.Y. passed away on August 19, 2024. She was 95.

She was born on March 23, 1929 in a small, southern Italian village known as Magisano. It was in this Village that she met her lifelong partner, Vincent Rotundo. In the year...

Jul 22, 2024

Shirley Toth of New Paltz, N.Y., continued on her journey on July 22, 2024.

The daughter of the late John and Julia Toth, she was born on April 6, 1940 in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Shirley was a veteran of the United States Navy. She went on to work at the Hudson River Psychiatric Center while...

Jul 16, 2024

Albert W. Melendez, Jr. affectionately known as Albie, passed away on July 16, 2024 in Middletown, N.Y. He was born on December 10, 1991, in Goshen, N.Y. Albie grew into a man known for his shy yet humorous and caring personality.

Albie attended Maple Hill Elementary and later graduated from Middletown High School. He cherished his moments...

Jul 8, 2024

Anna Sylvester Smith of Middletown, NY died on July 8, 2024, at Middletown Park Manor. She was 97.

Anna was born on July 12, 1926, in Middletown, NY to Berardino and Julia Leo Sylvester. She was the widow of Herman (Hymie) Smith.

Anna attended Middletown High School. She worked as a...

Jun 7, 2024

Thelma Louise Bertholf, affectionately known as Tillie, passed away on June 7, 2024, at the age of 93 at her home in New Hampton, NY. She was born on September 22, 1930, in Ellenville, NY.

Thelma Louise was a social butterfly who cherished the company of her beloved family. She found joy in...

Jun 4, 2024

Barbara M. Paffenroth, 82, of Middletown, NY went home to be with her Lord with her daughters at her side on June 4th, 2024.

The daughter of Anna and Fred Warren, she was born on July 23, 1941 in Middletown, NY.

Barbara graduated from Middletown High School....

Jun 2, 2024

Joseph Grant Bertholf, 95, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2024. He was born on April 2nd, 1929, in Middletown, NY, to Mary Ann and Corwin Bertholf. Joseph bravely served his country as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps, where he was awarded the purple heart after being injured at the Chosin Reservoir. After receiving an honorable...

May 26, 2024

Karen Ann Williams, also known throughout her life as "Dee Dee" passed into Heaven on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the age of forty-seven. A resident of Middletown, NY, Karen passed at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY after a prolonged illness. Members of her loving family surrounded her.

Karen was born on September...

May 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Merris Morris, who left us peacefully on May 12th, 2024. Merris, a cherished soul whose warmth radiated throughout her community, was loved deeply by all who had the fortune to know her. Born in Middletown, NY on May 27th, 1951, raised in Otisville, NY and attended Otisville Union...