All Obituaries

– Louis Michael Cerqua, an area resident for most of his life, and formerly of Monroe, NY, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at his home in New Hampton, NY. He was 89 years of age.      The son of the late Michael and Millie Adamo Cerqua, he was born on September 7, 1933 in the Bronx, NY.       Louis was a retired teacher having served in the New York City School System in the Bronx. Louis proudly served his country in the...

       Arline E. Soderblom, a 65 year area resident, formerly of Middletown, NY and Eldred, NY, entered into rest on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at her home in Otisville, NY. She was 89 years of age.     The daughter of the late Charles and Alice Ayres Huggler, she was born on November 28, 1932 in Scranton, PA.     Arline had been employed as a receptionist at the former Middletown OBGYN on Benton Ave., Middletown. She was a...

Alfred J. “Duffy” Hopper, a lifelong area resident of Middletown, NY and formerly Spring Valley, NY, entered into rest on Monday, September 19, 2022 at his home in Murrells Inlet, SC. He was 63 years of age.      The son of the late Charles and Frances Gallo Hopper, and raised by the late Margaret Dutko, he was born on March 16, 1959 in Suffern, NY.      Duffy had been employed as a groundskeeper for Lederle Labs later known as Pfizer in...

    Evert R. Osterdahl Jr. of Saratoga Springs NY, (formerly of Otisville, NY) passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at home.    He was born on October 13, 1949, in Middletown, NY. Son of the late Evert and Evelyn (Miller) Osterdahl.    Evert graduated from Otisville Union Free High School and earned his master’s degree in social work from Manhattan College NY. He worked for the New York State Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities...

               William Irving “Poppa G” Gumaer III, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest unexpectedly at his home on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was 75 years of age.      The son of the late William Irving and Marion Gumaer II, he was born on March 19, 1947 in Middletown, NY.       William was a retired automobile mechanic for Feder’s Auto Sales...

 Micheal Duane Odynsky, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest unexpectedly on Monday, August 29, 2022 at his home in Holmes, NY. He was 64 years of age.      The son of Joann Odynsky and the late Miron Alfred Odynsky, he was born on July 25, 1958 in Garden Grove, CA.      Micheal was a self-employed Master Carpenter.     Survivors include: his mother, Joann Odynsky of Wilmington, NC; his children, Michael Odynsky and his...

     Marilyn Leitner Reiss (6/20/36 - 8/18/22).  Marilyn was born and raised in the Bronx and attended The Bronx High School of Science. She spent most of her adult life living on the family dairy farm (Reiss Farms) in Goshen, NY.  After retirement, she and her husband Fred were snowbirds in Boynton Beach, FL. An avid book reader and writer, she is the author of the beloved children's book Thackeray Turtle. She was an active member of Temple Sinai and...

– David J. Flannery, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. He was 86 years of age.        The son of the late John Patrick and Katherine Sites Flannery, he was born on September 5, 1935 in Goshen, NY.        David had been employed in construction management with DJF Associates and was also co-owner of the former Elegant Peasant...

       Richard Eugene Beam, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh, NY. He was 66 years of age.      The son of May Hall Beam Brown and the late Edward Beam, he was born on December 7, 1955 in Newburgh, NY.      Richard was self-employed working in lawn service and landscaping. He was a member of the Eagle’s Club in Middletown. Richard...

       William Scott Winship, a resident of the area for most of his life, entered into rest on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. He was 54 years of age.      The son of Elaine Winship and the late William H. Winship, he was born on April 4, 1968 in Middletown, NY.       Scott was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed attending the Eastern States Races at the Orange County...