Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Orange County & throughout New York.
Donald "Smokey" Pounds
Feb 14, 2025
Donald “Smokey” Pounds of Middletown, N.Y. a renowned handyman jack of all trades and also an artist whose paintings are in homes and businesses all over Middletown, N.Y. a longtime resident of the area passed away on February 14,2025 in the Kaplan Family Hospice in Newburgh, N.Y. He was 75.
Donald was born on September 3,1949 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Survivors include his...
Judith L. Kukelka
Feb 11, 2025
Judith L. Kukelka of Middletown, N.Y. a former longtime resident of Slate Hill, N.Y. and Vero Beach, Florida passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2025 in Middletown Park Manor. She was 85.
The daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Carr, she was born on October 28, 1939 in Warwick, N.Y.
Judith was a longtime employee of JC Penney in Middletown, N.Y....
Michael Traverse
Jan 20, 2025
Michael Traverse of Slate Hill, a retired printer and lifelong resident of the area passed away on January 20, 2025 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. He was 66.
The son of the late Dean and Marion Traverse, he was born on October 15, 1958 in Middletown, New York.
Survivors include his wife Terrie Stephens. His sons Matthew Stephens and...
Carthen A. Davoren Sr.
Jan 19, 2025
Carthen A. Davoren Sr. of Walden, N.Y. passed away on January 19, 2025 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. He was 52.
The son of Denise Curry, he was born on May 1, 1972 in Middletown, N.Y.
Carthen was employed by Hudson Valley DDSO in Orange County, N.Y. He was a member of the Voice of the Gospel Mission Church.
Survivors...
Danya Porter Jackson
Jan 13, 2025
Danya Lashon Porter-Jackson was born in the Bronx, NY, on September 6, 1969, the eldest daughter of Ruth and Stanley Butler. She began her education in Christian and private schools, later choosing to transfer to public school in the 10th grade in search of new friends and adventures. She graduated from Morris High School in 1987, earning a scholarship to...
Alison Eager
Jan 12, 2025
Alison Eager, aged 71, of Middletown, NY passed away at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown on Sunday January 12, 2025 surrounded by the prayers of her children. The daughter of the late Samuel and Marcia Eager, she was born on May 16, 1953.
Alison was a former music teacher in the Pine Bush School District. She was a graduate of...
Chantay Elise Gillian
Jan 4, 2025
Chantay Elise Gillian of Middletown, NY passed away on January 04, 2025 at Garnet Health Medical Center. She was 53. Chantay was born to the late James Clifford Warner and Lillian Frances Degroat - Wade on September 03, 1971 in Middletown, NY. She was a beloved daughter, mother and friend. Chantay was a faithful longtime member of her church. She...
Laurene F. McGuire
Jan 4, 2025
Laurene F. McGuire of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on January 4, 2025 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. She was 65.
The daughter of Frederick and Sandra Kubik, she was born on December 17, 1959 in Middletown, New York.
She was the widow of Richard McGuire.
She was a former manager at Quick Chek in Middletown, N.Y.
Survivors include her father, Frederick...
Claudette Malone
Jan 3, 2025
Claudette Elouise “Purple” Malone of Middletown, N.Y. was born on Tuesday March 26,1957 to Audrey K. Rhymer and George E. Malone on the beautiful Island of St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands.
Claudette’s heart was pure and anyone that graced her presence was blessed with her love. She took care of everyone around her no matter what was needed. Whether it...
Jose A. Davila
Jan 2, 2025
Jose A. Davila of Milford, Pennsylvania and a former longtime resident of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on January 2, 2025 at home. He was 69.
The son of Jose and Francesca Victor, he was born on January 13, 1955 in Guatemala.
Jose was a retired from the maintenance department at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. and was a part time...
Marcia Watson
Dec 31, 2024
Marcia Denise Watson of Middletown, N.Y. a former CNA at the Orange County Infirmary in Goshen, N.Y. and a longtime resident of the area, passed away on December 31, 2024 in Garnet Health Medical Center. She was 71.
The daughter of the late Garfield and Eleanore Yarber, she was born on September 11, 1953 in Newark, New Jersey.
Marcia was a Diva,...
Hannah Reggio
Dec 25, 2024
Hannah Reggio of Middletown, N.Y., a senior at Middletown High School and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on December 25, 2024 in Westchester Medical Center. She was 17.
The daughter of Shannon Kanoff, Hannah was born on April 10, 2007 in Middletown, N.Y.
A special gift from God was returned to heaven.
Survivors include her Uncle Eric Kanoff “Dad” in...
Lynne Mitchell Ellis
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...
John H. Frohbose
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...
Evelyn Kromm
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...
Ronald Diaz
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...
Sterling A. Crane
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,...
Judy N. Bullock
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...
Mae Ayers
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...
Alonzo Hand Jr.
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...
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