Obituaries

Sep 2, 2021

Franchette Velez Bonadies of Monroe, N.Y., a homemaker and longtime resident of the area, passed away on September 2, 2021 at her home. She was 51. The daughter of Francisco Velez and Clara Montalvo, she was born on November 4, 1969 in Queens, New York. Survivors include her husband Michael Bonadies and her children Michael Velez and his fiancé...

Aug 30, 2021

Bethann "Buffy" Illobre, age 71 of Middletown, passed away August 30, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center after a battle with lung cancer. She had spent her final hours with her family and friends reminiscing over years of love and friendship. Buffy was born June 26, 1950 in Middletown, New York and spent her early years moving frequently due...

Aug 26, 2021

Aug 25, 2021

Bert "Jeff" Wood Middletown, New York Bert (Jeff) Wood passed away on August 25, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center after a short battle with Covid. He was 66 years old. Bert was born in Middletown, NY on May 19, 1955 to Rosemary Wood. Bert served in the U.S. ARMY, then attended the NYS Dept. of Corrections Academy. He...

Aug 22, 2021

George Sherman III of New Hampton, N.Y., a longtime employee of Nelson Tree Service and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on August 22, 2021 at his home. He was 50. The son of the late George Sherman Jr. and Candi Cross Sherman, he was born on February 7, 1971 in Middletown, N.Y. George was an avid...

Aug 17, 2021

Dominick DiMunno, a long-time resident of the City of Middletown passed away unexpectedly at home on August 17, 2021. The son of the late Giusseppi DiMunno and Rosaria Silverii, he was born on March 20, 1951, in Poggiofiorito, Italy. He immigrated to America with his family in 1958. In 1978 he began work as a fireman at the Powerhouse...

Aug 9, 2021

Theresa Esposito of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on August 9, 2021 in Garnet Health Medical Center. She was 36. The daughter of the late Joseph Esposito and Theresa Naughton Esposito, she was born on March 26, 1985 in Nyack, New York. Survivors include her significant other Jeffrey Smith and her three children Alexa Smith, Christina Smith and Jordon Smith....

Aug 9, 2021

Gilbert P. "Buzzy" Rose Jr. Middletown, New York Gilbert P. "Buzzy" Rose Jr. of Middletown, N.Y. retired YDA from the Goshen Secure Center and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on August 9, 2021 in Garnet Health Medical Center. He was 86. The son of the late Gilbert and Hilda Hasbrouck Rose Sr., he was born on...

Aug 7, 2021

Glenn C. Doty, 86, retired journalism professor, editor and columnist, died August, 7 2021. The son of the late Clinton R. and Marcella Grant Doty, was born April 25, 1935 in Warwick NY. Glenn was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Barbara D. Doty, his brother Stephen R. Doty, his sister Margaret R. Romano and her husband Tom...

Aug 6, 2021

On Friday August 6th 2021 Robert Stanley Kopec passed away surrounded by his loving family at his bedside at Garnet Health Medical Center, he was 78 years old. In his younger years he enjoyed racing cars, motorcycles and was a Sergeant in the US Army and later served in the New Jersey National Guard. He worked for the Operating...

Aug 6, 2021

Todd Johnson Skinner of Slate Hill, N.Y., 57, passed away peacefully at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. after fighting a brave battle with lung cancer. Todd was born to two wonderful parents, Carl W. and Phyllis J. Skinner in Middletown, N.Y. He was an Orange County resident, most recently living in Slate Hill and previously in Port...

Aug 4, 2021

Bettie Morrissey of Middletown, N.Y. a former presser in various shops in Yonkers and N.Y. City and a longtime resident of the area, passed away on August 4, 2021 at her home. She was 86. Bettie was born in Anderson, Alabama on July 9,1935. Survivors include her three children Nathan Jones, David Jones (Mary) and Stephen Jones (Catherine). Her...

Aug 2, 2021

Rosie Porte Greenwood Lake, New York Rosie Porte of Greenwood Lake, N.Y. passed away on August 2, 2021 in St. Anthony's Community Hospital in Warwick, N.Y. She was 78. The daughter of the late Eduardo and Esther Rivas Fernandez, she was born on August 30, 1942 in Santiago, Chile. Rosie worked in retail sales for many years in New...

Jul 30, 2021

Isaiah Michael Bristow Middletown, New York Isaiah Michael Bristow of Middletown, N.Y. a former waiter at the Olive Garden in Middletown, N.Y. and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on July 30, 2021 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown. He was 21. The son of Michael Devon Bristow and Linnea Perkins, Isaiah was born on June...

Jul 22, 2021

Ann Marie Harrison Greenwood Lake, New York Ann Marie Harrison of Greenwood Lake, N.Y., a former home aide and longtime resident of the area, passed away on July 22, 2021. She was 93. The daughter of the late James M. and Anna Geoghan Harrison, she was born on January 21, 1928 in New York, N.Y. Survivors include her son...

Jul 17, 2021

Chris Brucato 34, passed away unexpectedly Saturday July 17, 2021. Chris was a lifelong resident of Middletown, New York. Chris was born on December 27, 1986 in Valhalla, New York. He was the beloved son of Theodore "Ted" Brucato and Kennetha Botero. In early childhood, Chris loved school, spending time with his friends and playing sports. He attended Truman...

Jul 17, 2021

Arthur D. Lewis Middletown, New York Arthur D. Lewis of Middletown, N.Y., a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on July 17, 2021 at his home. He was 76. The son of the late LeRoy and Carolyn Babcock Lewis, he was born on January 25, 1945 in Middletown, N.Y. Art was retired from the Wallkill Cemetery Assn in...

Jul 15, 2021

Francis "Frank" Saullo Greenwood Lake, New York Frank Saullo of Greenwood Lake, N.Y. a Landscaper and painter and a longtime resident of the area passed away on July 15, 2021. He was 57. The son of the late Frank Saullo and Rita Dwyer Saullo, he was born on October 3, 1963 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Survivors include his mother Rita...

Jul 14, 2021

Ronald Paul Goodrich July 13, 1939 – July 14, 2021 Middletown, NY Ronald “Ron” Goodrich of Middletown, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 after living 82 full years of life. Ron was born July 13, 1939 in Rhinebeck. NY, the son of the late Paul Emerson Goodrich and Mary Vivian Mattison Goodrich. Ron served his country in...

Jul 13, 2021

Mark Thompson Middletown, New York Mark Thompson of Middletown, N.Y. a retired corrections officer at the Goshen Secure Center in Goshen, N.Y. and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on July 13, 2021 in Garnet Health Medical Center. He was 65. The son of the late George and Doris DeGroat Thompson, he was born on August 29,...