All Obituaries

            Christine Langbein, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh, NY. She was 94 years of age.         The daughter of the late Charles J. and Martha Zurn Thornton, she was born on April 26, 1927 in Sparrowbush, NY.       Christine was a retired office clerk with the A.J. Veraldi Junior High...

          Eleanore Wilson, a resident of the area for most of her life, entered into rest on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Holmes, NY. She was 91 years of age.     The daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie Dierig, she was born on September 28, 1929 in Union City, NJ.      Eleanore had formerly been employed as a clerk at Sears in Middletown and was a longtime secretary...

       Kenneth Halstead, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Delaware Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Matamoras, PA, from complications of dementia. He was 73 years of age.      Son of the late Robert and Lura Halstead Sr., he was born in Middletown, NY.     Ken was employed as a corrections officer with the Otisville State Correctional Facility in Otisville, NY and retired...

Richard W. Kainu, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. He was 75 years of age.     The son of the late Richard J. and Marion Church Kainu, he was born on July 5, 1945 in Middletown, NY.    Rick proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1965-1969. He retired from the maintenance department of Walmart in Middletown. Rick was a member of the Waalkill Engine Company...

   A memorial visitation for Harold & Jeanette Clark will be held from 9:30 to 11 AM Saturday, June 19th at the Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, 26 Grove St., Middletown, NY.  The Waalkill Engine Company will conduct services at 10:15 AM followed by the Middletown Elks Lodge #1097 at 10:30 AM.   Immediately following the visitation, Graveside Services will be held at the Wallkill Cemetery, 160 Midway Road, Middletown, NY. Reverend Jeffrey Farley will...

                       A memorial visitation for Harold & Jeanette Clark will be held from 9:30 to 11 AM Saturday, June 19th at the Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, 26 Grove St., Middletown, NY.  The Waalkill Engine Company will conduct services at 10:15 AM followed by the Middletown Elks Lodge #1097 at 10:30 AM.   Immediately following the visitation, Graveside...

          Anne R. Halcott, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Middletown Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. She was 101 years of age.     The daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Parsenese Capozella, she was born on March 31, 1920 in Middletown, NY.      Anne was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking. She also enjoyed trips with the seniors...

       Thomas M. Vernooy, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Middletown Park in the Town of Wallkill, NY. He was 82 years of age.      The son of the late Ernest and Olive Shimer Vernooy, he was born on September 26, 1938 in Middletown, NY.       Tom was a retired self-employed general contractor and owner and operator of Tom’s Bait Shop in Middletown, NY. He was a former...

Christopher M. Van Kleeck, a lifelong Middletown resident, entered into rest on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. He was 31 years of age.      Son of Brian and Patricia Ann Van Kleeck, he was born on May 11, 1990 in Middletown, NY.      Chris had formerly been employed at Fed-Ex Freight in Montgomery, NY. Chris was a musician and played guitar in his band, Back Drop to a Horror Movie...

James E. “Jim” Townsend passed away on December 9, 2020 after a short illness.  He recently celebrated his 93rd birthday.  Jim was born August 29, 1927 to Edith and John Townsend.  He graduated from Middletown High School and Delhi Agricultural College.     Jim had the privilege to serve on the Orange County Legislature, 19th District, for 20 years during which he served as majority leader and Chairman for four years.  He considered it a great...