Obituaries

Nov 29, 2023

Richard "Pop" Morgan of the Town of Wallkill, N.Y., a longtime resident of the area, passed away on November 29, 2023 in Garnet Health Medical Center. He was 95.

The son of Frances May Morgan, he was born on April 19, 1928 in Rome, New York.

He was a short order...

Nov 28, 2023

Denee Taylor of Middletown, New York passed away on November 28, 2023 at her home. She was 67.

The daughter of Clifton Jacobs Jr. and Anna Mae Jacobs, she was born on January 8, 1956 in Harlem, New York.

Denee was an author and a chaplain in many ministries. She received...

Nov 21, 2023

John A. Cote of Otisville, a retired laborer with Local 17 and a longtime resident of the area, passed away on November 21, 2023. He was 83.

The son of the late John B. and Marguerite Bushey Cote, he was born on April 6, 1940 in St. Albans, Vermont.

John was...

Nov 17, 2023

Edward David Martin Sr. transitioned this life on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Garnet Medical Center, Middletown, New York.

He was the son of the late Willie and Florence Martin, and was born on September 24, 1964 at Horton Hospital (currently Garnet Medical Center). Edward grew up in Middletown, New York and was...

Nov 15, 2023

E. Marie McGuire of Middletown, N.Y., a retired service department employee in sterilization at Horton Hospital service department in Middletown, N.Y. passed away on November 15, 2023 in Middletown Park Manor. She was 95.

The daughter of the late Warren and Mildred Bullis, she was born on May 8, 1928 in Middletown, N.Y.

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Nov 12, 2023

Ronald W. Youngman of Middletown, N.Y. passed away at his home on November 12, 2023. He was 53.

Ron worked for the New York State Department of Transportation for many years.

The son of William and Susan Youngman, he was born on February 20, 1970 in Hinesville, Georgia.

Nov 6, 2023

At the age of 84, Felipe "Pipe" Rivera was called home to God on Monday, November 6th, surrounded by his loving family. Felipe was born on May, 12th 1939 in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, lived in Middletown, NY for over 30 years, and spent his last few years in Oxnard, California. He was predeceased by his wife Maria Rivera, his...

Nov 5, 2023

Frederick Kennedy of Bushkill, Pennsylvania passed away on November 5, 2023 in Middletown, N.Y. He was 66.

The son of Betty Kennedy, he was born on November 21, 1956 in New York, N.Y.

Survivors include his sister Shirley Kennedy and his nephews Rev. Terrance Kennedy; Joseph Kennedy...

Nov 5, 2023

Stephen Encababian of Montgomery, N.Y., a former business owner and longtime resident of the area passed away on Sunday November 5, 2023 in Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. He was 72.

The son of Ara Jack and Alice Encababian, he was born on August 6, 1951 in Bronx, New York. Stephen grew up in Washington Heights...

Nov 5, 2023

Francisca P. Gonzalez of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania a warehouse worker for GPI in Pittston, PA. passed away on November 5, 2023 in Wilkes Barre General Hospital in Wilkes Barre, PA. She was 62.

She was born in Mexico on April 2, 1961.

Survivors include her children Berenice Vargas (Jaime); Ivett Capistran...

Nov 4, 2023

Donald D. Raymond of Johnson, N.Y. a former dairy farmer and lifelong resident of the area, passed away on November 4, 2023 at his home. He was 90.

The son of the late Frank and Edith Raymond, he was born on May 14, 1933 in Middletown, N.Y.

He was the widower...

Nov 3, 2023

Ruth Resnikoff Mitchell Brinckerhoff, 74, passed peacefully at Garnet Health Medical Center on November 3, 2023, with her loving family and friends by her side.

Ruth was born in St, Louis, MO on August 17, 1949. She was predeceased by her parents, Dr. Lewis and Esther Resnikoff and her brother, David.

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Oct 29, 2023

Robert "Doc" Young Jr. of Middletown, N.Y., a employee of FedEx in Montgomery, N.Y. and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on October 29, 2023 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. He was 58.

The son of the late Robert and Janet Young, he was born on October 15, 1965 in...

Oct 27, 2023

Gloria J. Walter of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on October 27, 2023 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. She was 61.

The daughter of the late Odies and Alice Walter, she was born on December 29, 1961 in Middletown, N.Y.

She was a former EKG Technician at Horton Hospital...

Oct 19, 2023

Michael A. Rizzo of Port St. Lucie, Florida and a former longtime resident of Middletown, N.Y. entered into rest at his home on October 19, 2023 surrounded by his daughters and lifelong friend Joe. He was 80.

Michael was known as Mike, Dad, Poppy and Pop, he was born on August 13,1943 in Bronx, New York.

Oct 15, 2023

Petra Narveza of Middletown, New York passed away at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. She was 57.

The daughter of Bartolo and Estefania Narveza, she was born on June 29, 1966 in Mexico.

Survivors include her husband Angel Torijano and her children Miguel Angel Torijano and Aretzy Torijano. Her...

Oct 15, 2023

Philomena Lou (Cortese) O'Sullivan, a longtime employee of Joe's Music Center in Middletown and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on October 15, 2023 in Garnet Health Medical Center. She was 90 years old.

The daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Catizone Cortese, she was born on July 12, 1933 in Middletown,...

Oct 10, 2023

Michael M. Grieb of Albrightsville, Pennsylvania and a former longtime resident of the Middletown area passed away on October 10, 2023. He was 91.

The son of the late Martin Grieb and Anna Ciomko Grieb, he was born on July 27,1932 in Elizabeth, N.J.

Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

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Oct 8, 2023

Jolanta J. Kuligowska, affectionally know as "Babcia Jola", passed away on October 8, 2023 in St. Anthony's Community Hospital. She was 77.

The daughter of the late Stanislaw and Paraskowia Zielinski, she was born on June 16, 1946 in Poland.

The family requests that you wear happy colors to the wake...

Sep 29, 2023

Walter (Walt) Hill was born in Middletown to Beatrice Smith and Walter H. Hill Sr. Walter attended Middletown High School. He served his country in the United Staes Army.

Prior to 2019 he was an active member of Bread of Life Church. Walt worked in the maintenance department for the Middletown School District for over...