Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Orange County & throughout New York.
Ann E. Cutler
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...

Patrick J. Mchugh
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...
Agatha Ann Buzzone
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...

David M. Lewis Jr.
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...

Nicholas Jay Helt
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....
Bridget "Terry" Mueller
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...
James P. Mcmahon
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...

Lee Stanley Thomas
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...

Margaret Decker
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...

Alfred Waterman
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,...

Albert Devarti
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,...

Susan C. Salma
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...

Clifton R. Shaw
Jul 31, 2023
Clifton R. Shaw of Middletown, N.Y. a former employee of Sam's Club in Middletown, passed away on July 31, 2023 at the Joe Raso Hospice in New City, N.Y. He was 63.
The son of the late Gordon E. and Larese Shaw, he was born on September 13, 1959 in Middletown, N.Y.
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Charles F. Pearce
Jul 27, 2023
Charles Frederick Pearce, 78, of Middletown, a retired member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 28 and longtime resident of the area passed away on July 27, 2023 at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY, after a brief illness.
The son of the late Walter and Marjorie Kistner Pearce, he was born...
Barbara L. Jackson
Jul 22, 2023
Barbara L. Brown Jackson of Middletown, N.Y. passed away on July 22, 2023 in Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. surrounded by her family. She was 90.
The daughter of the late John Bruen and Gertrude Brown Mann, she was born on December 11, 1932 in Montgomery, N.Y.
Barbara was...
George W. Williams Sr.
Jul 21, 2023
George W. Williams Sr. of Sparrowbush, N.Y. passed away on July 21, 2023 in Bon Secours Hospital in Port Jervis, N.Y. He was 86.
The son of the late Wesley Williams and Rose Mapes, he was born on April 19, 1937 in Warwick, N.Y.
He was a veteran of U.S. Army...
Thomas F. Swierski
Jul 19, 2023
Thomas F. Swierski of Middletown, New York, loving husband, father, and grandfather, as well as longtime resident of the area, passed away on July 19, 2023 with his devoted family by his side. He was 83.
The son of the late Joseph and Lorraine Swierski, he was born on January 30, 1940 in Brooklyn, N.Y....

Jacob Elon Wilson
Jul 18, 2023
Jacob Elon Wilson of Middletown, passed away on July 18, 2023 in Garnet Health Medical Center. He was 2 weeks old.
The son of Breanna Lynn Wilson, he was born July 4, 2023 in Middletown, N.Y.
Survivors include his mother Breanna Lynn Wilson and his grandparents Lori Charitable and Norman Elon...
Anthony Moore
Jul 15, 2023
Anthony A Moore
3/10/71 - 7/15/23
Anthony "Tony" Moore, 52, of Middletown NY passed away on July 15, 2023.
Tony was born in Manhattan NY on March 10, 1971 to Wilma McClean.
Beloved husband of Arleda Moore and devoted father of...
Elsie E. Manco
Jul 10, 2023
Elsie E. Manco, 92, of Middletown, N.Y. was called to her heavenly home on July 10, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She had several medical conditions including A-fib and Alzheimer's Disease that she bravely faced with a sense of humor.
The daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Finger, she was born on June...