All Obituaries

  Patricia C. Tice, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Campbell Hall Health Care Center in Campbell Hall, NY. She was 80 years of age.     The daughter of the late Farries and Dorothy Tice, she was born on January 25, 1939 in Middletown, NY.     Pat had been employed as a sales clerk at J.C. Penney in Middletown. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Middletown.    ...

     Ruth Sussman, a 60 year area resident, died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Orange Regional Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. She was 98 years of age.     The daughter of the late Samuel and Ida Glendel Steingard, she was born on March 28, 1920 in New York City, NY.    Ruth was a retired secretary and was employed by the Morris High School in the Bronx, NY. She was a member of the Monroe Temple of Liberal Judaism and Temple Eitz Chaim....

       Rosa Cottone, née Cavaliere, cherished sister and mother, died peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was 81.      Rosa, the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Maria Cavaliere, was predeceased by her husband Joseph Cottone brother, Anthony Cavaliere, niece and Goddaughter Irene Cavaliere.     She is survived by her four sons; Vincent and wife Loretta, Larry, Andrew and Paul and partner Kasha Bialas. Rosa...

        Albert D. Crawford, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center in the Town of Thompson, NY. He was 88 years of age.     The son of the late Albert M. and Bertha Wright Crawford, he was born on February 9, 1931 in Middletown, NY.      Al was employed as Director of maintenance and groundskeeping for The National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel...

    Norman J. Smith, a 63 year area resident, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Columbia/Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, NY. He was 90 years of age.     The son of the late Norman and Johanna Schraft Smith, he was born on April 25, 1928 in Huntington, NY.    After military service at the end of WWII and during the Korean War, graduation from college and accounting jobs, he came to Middletown selling prefab shell homes and met his...

     Mary Grace Killian, a 22 year area resident formerly of Glendale, Queens, NY, entered into rest on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at her home in Middletown, NY. She was 96 years of age.       The daughter of the late John and Bridget Flynn McDermott, she was born on August 2, 1922 in County Leitrim, Ireland.       Mary was a homemaker and a member of the Holy Name of Jesus Church in Otisville, NY.     Mary was a beloved...

                Earl C. Brink Jr., a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the Orange Regional Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. He was 64 years of age.     The son of the late Earl C. and Mildred Brink Sr., he was born on September 29, 1954 in Middletown, NY.    Earl retired as a truck driver for the A&O Trucking Company in New Hampton,...

    Leonard P. Johnson, a 45 year resident of Middletown, NY, entered into rest on Saturday,, January 26, 2019 at the Orange Regional Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. He was 63 years of age.     The son of the late Leonard J. and Kathryn Johnson, he was born on August 2, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY.    Leonard was a former butcher and had been employed at ShopRite in Houston, TX. He enjoyed restoring cars, riding his motorcycle and making...

   Flora Estella McVey Pennell, of Middletown, NY, died on Sunday, January 20, 2019 in the comfort of her own home. She was 92 years old and had lived a wonderful long life filled with many joys and lots of happiness with her family and friends who’s lives she touched in so many ways.  She was born in Middletown, NY on May14, 1926; the only child of Hilda Mae Terwilliger and Edgar Samuel McVey.     Flora was a resident of Middletown, NY  her entire...

  Peter Sivo Sr. “Papa” of Middletown NY, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. He was 95 years young. Pop, no words can describe the impact you’ve had on all of our lives. You were a wise, supportive and loving father, who gave of himself and was always there whenever we needed you. Mom has been waiting for you at Heaven’s doors for a while, and now you can be...