Obituaries

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...

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...