Obituaries

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...

May 4, 2024

In loving memory of Terry Madison Wickham, of Westtown, New York, who passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024, at 73 years old. Terry was born on May 28, 1950, to Clarence and Marie Wickham in Minisink, New York. He grew up on his family's dairy farm before leaving for North Carolina to attend the University of North Carolina...

Apr 28, 2024

James (Jim) Robert Hayes Sr., 80, born on March 23, 1944 in Albuquerque New Mexico, passed away after a battle with cancer on April 28, 2024 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Newburgh, NY. He was a resident of the Village of Unionville, NY for over 50 years.

Jim was...

Apr 18, 2024

David H. Feest Sr. of Chester, N.Y. a former Green House Grower for Devitt's in Newburgh, N.Y. passed away on April 18, 2024. He was 83.

The son of the late Otto H. and Johanna Feest, he was born on September 6, 1940 in Goshen, N.Y.

He was a veteran of...

Mar 14, 2024

Suzanne E. Crance of Middletown, N.Y. a retired school crossing guard in Middletown, N.Y. and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on March 14, 2024 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. She was 84.

The daughter of the late Chester and Margaret Greening, she was born on November 7, 1939 in...

Mar 3, 2024

June A. Hendershot Lee, a lifelong resident of Middletown NY entered into eternal rest at home with her loving daughters by her side on March 3, 2024. She was 79.

The daughter of the late Walter and Ruth Wormuth Hendershot, June was born in Middletown, NY in 1945.

June loved to...

Feb 23, 2024

Catherine Small of Middletown, N.Y. a retired CNA at Orange County Infirmary in Goshen, N.Y. passed away on February 23, 2024 in Middletown Park Manor. She was 89.

The daughter of the late Tom and Rose Walton, she was born on December 12, 1934 in Dawson, Georgia.

She was the widow...

Feb 22, 2024

Rosemary Townsend of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on February 21, 2024 from dementia. She was 86.

The daughter of the late Bert and Stella Wood, Rosemary was born on August 18, 1937.

Rosemary spent her early years babysitting and then went on to be a Foster Grandparent at RECAP Head Start....

Feb 21, 2024

Anna Mae Tirrell (Edgett), a retired nurse, died February 21, 2024, at Garnet Health Medical Center, with family by her side. She was 93. Ann worked for many years in the Pediatric Otolaryngology Department at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary in Boston, Massachusetts, before retiring in 2011.

The daughter of the late Luther Edgett and...

Feb 20, 2024

Gloria J. Meade of Middletown, N.Y., a retired employee in the admitting department at Orange Regional Medical Center, passed away on February 20, 2024 at Garnet Health Medical Center. She was 76.

The daughter of the late James and Mary Van Pelt, she was born on January 7, 1948 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Feb 19, 2024

Randy Ortega of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on February 19, 2024 in Middletown, N.Y. He was 47.

The son of the late Felix Ortega Jr. and Joaquina Ortega Socorro, he was born on January 18, 1977 in Middletown, N.Y.

Survivors include his mother Joaquina Ortega. His children Alyssa Fasion and Kree...