Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Orange County & throughout New York.
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...
Diego Cortes
May 19, 2025
Diego Cortes of Middletown, New York passed away on May 19, 2025. He was 50.
The son of the late Humberto Cortes and Melba Cortes, he was born on November 15, 1974 in Cali Colombia.
Survivors include his mother Melba. His brothers Yeison Cortes and his wife Tania and Robert Cortes and his wife Krystal. He is also survived by his nieces...
Jason T. Weissinger
May 15, 2025
Jason T. Weissinger of the Town of Greenville, N.Y., passed away on May 15, 2025 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, New York. He was 42.
The son of Ronald Weissinger and the late Joann Weissinger, he was born on February 3, 1983 in Middletown, N.Y.
Jason was an electrician with IBEW 363 in Harriman, New York.
Jason loved autobody work and...
Sheila Drake
May 4, 2025
Sheila A. Drake of Middletown, New York passed away on May 4, 2025 at her home. She was 81.
The daughter of Waldon and Dorothy Lewis, she was born on April 4, 1944 in Sussex, N.J.
She was a former cashier at Rite Aid in Middletown, N.Y.
She was the widow of Charles Drake.
Survivors include her children Margaret “ Meg” Drake and Charles...
Melvin Schneider
May 3, 2025
Melvin “Mel” Schneider passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, in Newburgh, New York, leaving behind a legacy of fierce opinions, a sharp wit, and unwavering conviction. Born on May 14, 1955, in Paterson, New Jersey, Mel was the son of Walter and Margaret (Nelson) Schneider. Mel was passionate, outspoken, and remarkably stubborn in the best of ways. Beneath that...
Elizabeth Isabel Magagnos
May 3, 2025
Our beautiful mother and grandmother, Elizabeth Isabel Magagnos, a woman of humor, hard work, sweet disposition, and unrelenting hope, passed away on Saturday, May 3 at the home where she raised 5 children, and where 14 grandchildren called home away from home.
The youngest of 14, Isabel was born in Central California to Spanish immigrants, Prudencio and Dolores Prieto. A California...
Phelipe Figueroa
Apr 25, 2025
Phelipe Figueroa of Otisville, a laborer with Nelson Tree Service and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on April 25, 2025. He was 25.
The son of Raul Figueroa and Jacqueline Finikin, he was born on December 30, 1999 in Middletown, N.Y.
Survivors include his parents Jacqueline Finikiin and Raul Figueroa. His son Zayden. His sisters Jaed; Amanda; Nia; Nyokie;...
Patricia Kanoff
Apr 20, 2025
Patricia Kanoff, a cherished lifelong resident of Middletown, NY, passed away at the age of 40. Her warmth, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Patricia was the beloved mother of her son, Jeremiah House, with whom she shared a bond filled with love and pride. She is also survived by her...
Gilbert F. Boyd Jr.
Apr 18, 2025
Gilbert Fisk Boyd, 88, died peacefully on April 18, 2025, after a long journey with Parkinson’s disease. To friends and family, he was “Chub” or “Chubby”—a name he carried from his first year that captured the warmth he brought to every gathering. Born in Norwich, N.Y., to Dr. Gilbert F. Boyd Sr., a dentist, and Helen Soderholm, a Finnish-American, Gil...
Marie J. Accordino
Apr 16, 2025
Marie J. Accordino of Middletown, New York, a retired secretary for the Bank of New York in Middletown, N.Y. and a lifelong resident of the area passed away on April 16, 2025. She was 89.
The daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Accordino, she was born on October 28, 1935 in Port Jervis, New York.
She was a lifelong member of...
Steven A. Gumbs
Apr 15, 2025
Steven A. Gumbs, a beloved resident of Schenectady, New York and former longtime resident of Middletown, New York, passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 40, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.
Born on August 9, 1984, in the Bronx, Steven was the cherished son of Stafford and Mellocynth Gumbs. He grew up in Middletown and was a proud...
Ramon Gonzalez
Apr 14, 2025
Ramon Gonzalez of Middletown, N.Y., a former upholster at Bright Chairs in Middletown and a former Truck Driver, passed away on April 14, 2025 in Garnet Health Medical Center. He was 69.
The son of the late Luis Gonzalez and Maria Figueroa, he was born on September 26, 1955 in Santurce, Puerto Rico.
He was a fan of the N.Y. Yankees.
Survivors include...
Mildred Houck
Apr 11, 2025
Mildred “Millie” Houck of Mount Hope, New York passed away on April 11, 2025 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. She was 91.
The daughter of the late Arden and Katherine Worden, she was born on June 5,1933 in Montgomery, New York.
She was the widow of Charles H. Houck.
Survivors include her children Geraldine Gould and her husband Elroy of...
Daniel Grecco Sr.
Apr 6, 2025
Daniel Grecco Sr. of Pine Bush, NY, entered into rest on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on November 8, 1937 in The Bronx, the son of Donato and Theresa Grecco. Daniel married Jacqueline Behrent, the daughter of George and Marguerite Behrent, on November 11, 1962 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Middletown, NY,...
Dr. George E. Heuschkel
Apr 5, 2025
Dr. George E. Heuschkel of Middletown, N.Y. entered into rest on April 5, 2025 at his home. He was 87.
The son of the late George and Esther Maltby Heuschkel, he was born on July 16, 1937 in Middletown, N.Y.
He was a graduate of SUNY Orange and received his bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and a master’s degree from Cornell University....
Jose Antonio Escobar
Apr 4, 2025
Jose Antonio Escobar of Middletown, N.Y., a lover of playing guitar, music and his family passed away on April 4, 2025 in Kaplan Family Hospice in Newburgh, N.Y. He was 68.
The son of the late Carlos Enrique Escobar and Gladys Escobar, he was born on May 12th,1956 in Puerto Rico.
Survivors include his mother Gladys Escobar. His brother Eliezer Escobar and...
John J. Finn
Mar 22, 2025
John Joseph Finn, 72, of Warwick, New York passed away on March 22, 2025, surrounded by his immediate family. A beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother and son, John, better known as “JJ”, will always be remembered for his dedication to his work and his love of his family and friends. Born on November 29, 1952, in Brooklyn, NY, JJ spent...
Richard P. Wilson Sr.
Mar 19, 2025
Richard P. Wilson Sr. September 9, 1949 – March 19, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard P. Wilson, Sr. of Bloomingburg, NY, who left this world peacefully in his sleep on March 19, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in the Bronx, NY, to the late William and Mary Wilson on September 9, 1949, Richard...
Joseph M. Grabowski
Mar 16, 2025
Joseph M. Grabowski of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on Sunday March 16, 2025 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. He was 68.
The son of the late Louis and Lena Grabowski, he was born on July 20, 1956 in the Bronx, N.Y.
Joseph was a former school teacher at the Oyster Bay High School and St. Joseph School and a...
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