All Obituaries

Charles J. Kotkin, a 44 year area resident, died Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. He was 79 years of age.    The son of the late Sidney & Lillian Kotkin, he was born on August 9, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY.     Charles retired as the owner & operator of K & R Candy Store in Brooklyn. He was a member of Temple Sinai in Middletown and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force where he served as a medic. Charles was a ...

Arline Lucille Fox entered into rest on Friday, May 29, 2026 while in care at Valley View Nursing Home in Goshen, NY.  She was 82 years of age.    Daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Meyer, she was born October 31, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY. Upon graduating high school Lucy, as her friends and family knew her, was working for Metropolitan Life, when she was set up on a date with Laurence Fox. It was at this time she met and married the love of her life and were married ...

 Robert R. Foster, a lifelong area resident, entered into eternal rest on May 26, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle against cancer. He was 78 years old. Born on August 28, 1947, he was predeceased by his parents, Phyllis and Russell Foster, as well as his wife Patricia. He is survived by his daughter, Christina, his grandsons, Sean and Nicholas, his great-granddaughter Riley as well as his brother, Brian and his sister, Joy. An avid hunter and fisherman, he was always outside ...

Doris R. Sugrue, a 43 year area resident, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at her home in Middletown. She was 100 years of age.    The daughter of the late Henry & Florence Valiquette, she was born on January 8, 1926 in the Bronx, NY.    Doris retired from American Bank Note in Spring Valley, NY where she had served as an Examiner. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Middletown and was a member of the Graphic Arts ...

George Lewis “Buster” Givens, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, in Middletown, New York, with his loving family by his side. Born on October 10, 1943, in Covington, Virginia, George was raised by his late parents, Lonnie and Evelyn Givens. Growing up alongside his six siblings in a humble home, he learned early that while material wealth may have been limited, love, faith, and strength were abundant. Those values shaped the man he became and were lessons he proudly ...

Thomas V. Sabatano, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the Northern Manor Geriatric Center in Nanuet, NY. He was 77 years of age.    The son of the late Thomas & Marian Doremus Sabatano, he was born on January 16, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY.   Tom was a graduate of Valley Central High School, New Paltz and Julliard. He was a professional drummer and a member of the Musicians Union in NYC. He formerly worked with his father in their service ...

James M. McClinsey, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill. He was 78 years of age.    The son of the late Robert L. & Margaret Michelitch McClinsey, he was born on June 16, 1947 in Middletown, NY.    Jim retired from the City of Middletown where he served as Code Enforcement Officer. He was formerly employed as a surveyor for Eustance & Horowitz in Circleville and been ...

  Gerald J. Melanson Sr., a 47 year area resident, entered into rest on Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Valley View Center in Goshen, NY. He was 80 years of age.    The son of the late Clorice and Georgina Robichaud Melanson, he was born July 20, 1945 in St. Paul, New Brunswick, Canada.    Gerald retired in June 2007 as a machine operator for the Metal Container Corporation in New Windsor, NY. He attended St. Joseph’s Church in Middletown and was a member of ...

     Judith Knee, 83, of Monticello and previously Goshen, New York, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Judy was born in The Bronx, New York and was a successful entrepreneur with the Diet Center franchisee for many years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and strength empowered everyone who knew her. Judy met the love of her life, Gary, at the age of 13 in Camp ...

Edward L. Waizenegger, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Saturday, April 18th at the Sarah Neuman Center in Mamaroneck, NY. He was 69 years of age.    The son of the late Edward and Shirley Elman Waizenegger, he was born on August 18, 1956 in Middletown, NY.    Ed retired from the City of Middletown Department of Public Works. He was a member and Past Captain of Phoenix Engine Company # 4, served as Duty Chief for Middletown Fire Department, and was a ...