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Frank S. Coleman

Frank S. Coleman

Jun 5, 2022

Frank S. Coleman of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on June 5, 2022 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. He was 73. The son of the late Frank K. and Doris Jeffries Coleman, he was born on February 19, 1949 in Alexandria, Virginia. Frank was a retired Engineer where he worked for ABC Television in New York City....

Daniel J. Smith

Daniel J. Smith

Jun 4, 2022

Daniel J. Smith of Middletown, New York, a retired machine operator for Delford Industries in Middletown, N.Y. passed away June 4, 2022 in Garnet Health Medical Center. He was 68. The son of the late Charles and Jean Blair Smith, he was born on December 3, 1953 in Middletown, N.Y. Survivors include his two sons Daniel and Daniel Smith....

Xavier Elon Johnson

Xavier Elon Johnson

Jun 2, 2022

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Xavier Elon Johnson. Xavier passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2022. Xavier was born on March 1, 2019 to parents Breanna Wilson and Glen Wilson Jr. in Middletown, N.Y. Xavier loved hot wheel cars, trucks and dinosaurs. At the end of the day, he looked forward to...

Carole Leigh Raff

Carole Leigh Raff

May 29, 2022

Carole Leigh Raff of Middletown, NY, retired dispatcher and jill-of-all-trades at Cloverleaf Transportation in Chester passed away peacefully with her loved ones on May 29, 2022 at Garnet Medical Center. The daughter of the late Betty and William Carrick she was born on August 11, 1949 in West Point, NY. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1967, later...

Donald J. Wilson

Donald J. Wilson

May 29, 2022

Donald J. Wilson of Bainbridge, New York, a retired Union Electrician, passed away on May 29, 2022 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He was 79. The son of the late William and Mary Wilson, Donald was born on May 19, 1943 in New York, New York. He was the widower of Susan Wilson. Survivors include his son Donald Wilson His...

Catherine Salzano

Catherine Salzano

May 27, 2022

Catherine Salzano, 83, of Middletown, N.Y. passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2022. She was born on September 9, 1938 in Hoboken, N.J. Catherine was a longtime resident of the area and worked in the Orange County area as a waitress for many years. She is survived by her loving children and grandchildren and nieces and nephews....

Michael Anthony Alvarez

Michael Anthony Alvarez

May 23, 2022

Michael Anthony Alvarez of Greenwood Lake, New York, the owner of M.A. Alvarez & Sons painting contractors and a longtime resident of the area, passed away at his home on May 23, 2022. He was 45. The son of the late Michael and Anna Rivera Alvarez, he was born on April 23, 1977 in New York, New York. Michael...

Kurt A. Malik

Kurt A. Malik

May 23, 2022

Kurt A. Malik of Cokeburg, Pennsylvania passed away on May 23, 2022 at his home. He was 58. Kurt was a longtime resident of the area and was formerly employed by Remee Products in Florida, N.Y. The son of the Adam and Rose Volpe Malik, he was born on September 4, 1963 in Washington, PA. Kurt is survived by...

Leslie Blum

Leslie Blum

May 22, 2022

Les Blum, loving husband, devoted father, and trusted friend, passed away May 22, 2022. He was 82. Les joins his wife, Louise, as they have entered eternal rest. He is survived by his sons, Matthew and Michael, and his daughter in law, Jennifer. Les was an Army veteran and retired from the Treasury Department where he worked as an...

Bernice Lysogorski

Bernice Lysogorski

May 22, 2022

Bernice Lysogorski of Westtown, N.Y., a weaver for American Silk Label in Unionville, N.Y. and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on May 22, 2022. She was 89. The daughter of the late Alexander and Veronica Sadlowski, she was born on August 4, 1932 in Florida, New York. She was the widow of Simon Lysogorski. Survivors include...

Norma Crawford

Norma Crawford

May 22, 2022

Norma M. Crawford, 85, of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on May 22, 2022 at her home. Norma was born on October 4, 1936 in Middletown, the daughter of William and Selina Deyo Miller. She married Donald R. Crawford, a dairy farmer, on November 7, 1954. During her life she worked alongside her husband in the dairy business. Norma was...

Joyce Elaine Rothacker

Joyce Elaine Rothacker

May 20, 2022

Joyce Elaine Rothacker born February 8, 1933, passed away on May 20, 2022 surrounded by her family in Westlake Village CA. Formerly a resident of Bloomingburg NY for 75 years, she graduated Middletown High School Class of 1951 She was married to Gustav Rothacker, on June 15, 1957, in Middletown New York. They had enjoyed 64 years together before...

Lamik J. Watkins

Lamik J. Watkins

May 19, 2022

Lamik J. Watkins of Monticello, N.Y. passed away on May 19, 2022. He was 32. The son of Anthony Watkins and Felisca Hicks, he was born on December 15, 1989 in Valhalla, N.Y. Survivors include his parents Felisca Hicks and Anthony Watkins. His children Darren, Na'lecia, Jah'dir, Levi, Khamden, Jordan and Isabella. His paternal grandfather Wason King. His brothers...

Louis Amarose

Louis Amarose

May 16, 2022

Louis Amarose of Toms River, NJ passed away at Garnet Health Medical Center on May 16, 2022. He was a resident at Braemar Living at Wallkill at the time of his passing. He was 88 years old. Louis was born on October 24, 1933, the son of Louis and Verna Amarose of Keiser, Pennsylvania. He was a proud veteran...

Joann Seligman-Hargabus

Joann Seligman-Hargabus

May 13, 2022

Joann Seligman Hargabus of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on May 13, 2022 at Garnet Health Medical Center. She was 70. The daughter of the late Arthur and Gerta Seligman, she was born on July 22, 1951 in Middletown, N.Y. A beloved sister and wife, Joann had the most beautiful and infectious smile and personality. She had a long professional...

Vincent A. Siracuse

Vincent A. Siracuse

May 7, 2022

Vincent A. Siracuse, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday May 7, 2022. He was born on April 28,1935 in Swoyersville, PA. He was the son of the late Frank and Jennie Piazza Siracuse. Vincent was a graduate of Swoyersville High School, Swoyersville, PA. he then went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in science from...

Paul Bookstaver

Paul Bookstaver

May 3, 2022

Paul M. Bookstaver of the Town of Wawayanda, passed away on May 3, 2022 at his home. He was 69. The son of the late Milton S. and Hilda Robertson Bookstaver, he was born on May 5, 1952 in Middletown, New York. Paul was an electrician with Cedar Electrical in Slate Hill, New York. Survivors include his wife Eunice...

Margie Paskiewicz

Margie Paskiewicz

May 1, 2022

Margie Paskiewicz of Middletown, New York, a retired bank teller at Orange County Trust Company in Middletown and a lifelong resident of the area passed away on May 1, 2022 at Garnet Health Medical Center. She was 89. The daughter of the late Louis J. and Bertha Johnson Post, she was born on May 12, 1932 in Middletown, N.Y....

Edna Ferguson

Edna Ferguson

Apr 30, 2022

Edna Mae Ferguson formerly known as Edna Mae Buterbaugh, passed away peacefully at the Milford Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on April 30, 2022. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Paul E. Ferguson whom she married on January 30, 1971. Edna loved to be called Mema, by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. She was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania...

Norberto Figueroa

Norberto Figueroa

Apr 26, 2022

Norberto Figueroa of Middletown, N.Y. a retired Auto Engineer for the N.Y. State Thruway and a longtime resident of the area, passed away on April 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 75. The son of the late Ruperto and Hipolita Figueroa, he was born on June 6, 1946 in Puerto Rico. He was...

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