Obituaries

Sep 24, 2023

Janet Chodakowsky, 65, of Greenwood Lake, New York, passed on September 24th. She was born in Suffern, New York to Elizabeth and Richard Elmendorf and grew up in Pearl River, New York, with ten siblings.

She worked within the Greenwood Lake School District as an aide for over 30 years and was renowned...

Sep 23, 2023

Ellen M. Butler of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on Saturday September 23, 2023 at her home. She was 81.

The daughter of the late Wilbur and Frances Butler, she was born on August 14, 1942 in Wantage, N.J.

Ellen was a Certified Nursing Assistant and was employed at the Sussex County...

Sep 21, 2023

Harriet R. Blose of Westtown, NY, age 88, passed peacefully surrounded by family on September 21, 2023, after a brief illness at Garnet Health Medical Center. Harriet is predeceased by her husband, Richard Blose, of 63 years, and her parents, Clarence and Frances Facey. She is survived by her children, Andrew Blose and his wife Joanne; Roberta Briggs and...

Sep 17, 2023

Milagros Reyes of Middletown, N.Y., a retired employee of Classic Case in Middletown, N.Y. passed away on September 17, 2023 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown. She was 71.

The daughter of the late Claudio and Bascilia Ruiz, she was born on March 28, 1952 in Puerto Rico.

She was...

Sep 10, 2023

Marie Rose Smith of Middletown, New York, a homemaker and lifelong resident of the area, passed away on September 10, 2023 at her home. She was 79.

The daughter of the late Roy and Lulu Heater, she was born on April 6, 1944 in Middletown, N.Y.

She was the widow of...

Sep 7, 2023

Judith V. Woody of Middletown, New York passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Goshen, New York after a long illness. She was 68.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home located at 72 West Main Street, Middletown, NY 10940 between the hours of 6-8...

Sep 2, 2023

Earl W. Baker also known as "Smokey" of Otisville, N.Y. passed away on September 2, 2023 in Garnet Health Medical Center. He was 81.

The son of the late Frederick M. Baker Sr. and Carlys Cutlip Baker, he was born on June 17, 1942 in Paterson, N.J.

Earl worked for the...

Aug 29, 2023

Daniel D. Greening of Middletown, N.Y., a food service worker at Garnet Health Medical Center and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on August 29, 2023. He was 56.

The son of the late Robert and Diane Greening, he was born on June 15, 1967 in Middletown, N.Y.

Survivors...

Aug 29, 2023

Ann E Cutler of Wurtsboro, N.Y. passed away on August 29, 2023 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. She was 91.

The daughter of the late Charles and Irene Hardy, she was born on March 21, 1932 in Middletown, N.Y.

Ann was a former employee of Horton Hospital in...

Aug 27, 2023

Patrick J. McHugh of Goshen, N.Y. passed away on August 27, 2023 in NY Presbyterian Hospital. He was 74.

The son of the late John and Catherine McGeehan McHugh, he was born on December 11, 1948 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Survivors include his sisters Anne Fennel and Catherine Fitzsimmons (Michael). His brothers...

Aug 24, 2023

Agatha Buzzone, née Curatola, of Greenwood Lake NY passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023. She was 85 years old. Aggie was a beloved member of the community who enjoyed spending time with her family above all else. She is predeceased by her daughter Felicia and survived by her husband Phil Buzzone of 66 years, her son Natale Buzzone...

Aug 23, 2023

David Martin Lewis Jr of Middletown N.Y passed away unexpectedly at home on August 22,2023. He was the son of the late David Martin Lewis Sr. He is survived by his mother Madeline, wife Estelle, children Tyreena (FL), Armando (NY) and Alexis (NY). Siblings; Rose, Susan, William, James, Joyce and Patricia. Grandchildren; Anaya, Sienna and Nova. Also several nieces...

Aug 16, 2023

Nicholas Jay Helt of Middletown, N.Y. an employee for Red Lobster in Middletown, N.Y. and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on August 16, 2023 in Westchester Medical Center. He was 67.

The son of the late Norman Helt Sr. and Anna Helt, he was born on July 11, 1956 in Middletown, N.Y....

Aug 16, 2023

Christened Bridget Olive Cogan, Terry was fondly known as Olive Cogan by her family and friends in her hometown of Ballaghadereen in County Roscommon, Ireland. At age 17 she immigrated to America for job opportunities. While living with an aunt in Boston she was renamed Terry - why no one really knows. Terry moved to New York after visiting...

Aug 15, 2023

James Patrick McMahon of Boca Raton, Florida, a Middletown native and a regular summer resident of Yankee Lake, died unexpectedly at Garnet Health Medical Center on August 15, 2023. He was 83.

The son of John and Catherine McMahon, he was a retired public relations executive for AT&T Telecommunications. He graduated from SUNY University at...

Aug 13, 2023

Lee S. Thomas of Londonderry, New Hampshire, died peacefully on Sunday August 13, 2023 in his home with his wife by his side. He was 79.

The son of the late Stanley Thomas and Jeanette Lewis Freeman, he was born on April 29, 1944 in Middletown, N.Y.

Lee served as a...

Aug 8, 2023

Margaret E. Decker of Middletown, NY formerly of Washingtonville, NY passed away on August 8, 2023.

Margaret was born October 6, 1933 in Craigsville, NY, the daughter of the late John M. Van Duzer and the late Laura A. (Peck) Van Duzer. She graduated from Washingtonville High School, Class of '54. In addition, she was...

Aug 7, 2023

Alfred T. Waterman of Middletown, N.Y. a retired custodian with the Goshen School District and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on August 7,2023 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. He was 85.

The son of the late Howard and Myrtle Waterman, he was born on April 29, 1938 in Middletown,...

Aug 4, 2023

On August 4, 2023, at 11:49 PM, we bid farewell to Albert DeVarti, a resident of Greenwood Lake, NY, who passed away at The Willows at Ramapo Rehabilitation Center in Suffern, NY. His battle against advanced lung cancer ended, leaving us with memories of a life well-lived.

Born on January 7, 1941, in Jersey City,...

Aug 2, 2023

Susan Salma went to heaven on August 2, 2023. She was surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 57.

Sue's strong faith in God, kindness, sense of humor, and grace never left her side.

She was born on June 16, 1966. Her doting parents, Joseph and...