All Obituaries

    On January 12, 2020 Laura Torres (nee Perez) decided that a month and a half away from her darling Henry, the love of her life, was long enough. She probably didn’t want to miss out on all the fun he must be having in heaven. Laura was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on August 28, 1924 to Maria Gonzalez and Doroteo Perez. She dedicated her life to the service of others, whether it was making sure her husband of 72 years was taking his insulin or caring for the many...

Jeanne W. Gobeo, a resident of the area for most of her life, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at her home in Middletown, NY. She was 92 years of age.     The daughter of the late Carl and Mary Bartley Wurm, she was born on May 23, 1927 in Utica, NY.      Jeanne was a registered nurse, and retired after many years serving at the former Horton Memorial Hospital in Middletown.  Jeanne was an avid Mets fan, loved animals, doing crossword...

        Richard H. DeLamarter, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Orange Regional Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill. He was 70 years of age.     The son of Alice B. McElligott and the late Harold A. DeLamarter, he was born on February 26, 1949 in Middletown, NY.      Richard retired from the New York State Education Department after serving as a counselor for 31 years. He...

     Helen R Sherman entered into rest on Monday, December 23, 2019. She was 83 years old. The daughter of the late Edward J Rosenman and Ruth Hyman Rosenman, she was born in Brooklyn New York.  She was also the step-daughter of the late Ann Berg Rosenman.        Our mother was an interesting woman.  She graduated from Madison High School in Brooklyn, NY, then received her B. S. from Brooklyn CUNY, her M.S. from NYU  and then...

     Virginia A. Seyler, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the Valley View Center in Goshen, NY. She was 82 years of age.     The daughter of the late Sheridan and Minnie Masker Leidy, she was born on November 6, 1937 in Middletown, NY.    Virginia was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Middletown. She was a very strong, caring and giving person, who was always there when you needed her. She...

          Michael Gregory Partridge, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Orange Regional Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill. He was 28 years of age.     The son of Richard and Joyceann Partridge Jr., he was born on November 17, 1991 in Warwick, NY.     Michael was a plumber and employed by Mayfield Plumbing in Montgomery, NY.      Michael...

Arlene Blustein was born on June 29, 1942 in the Bronx. Arlene came from a very large and loving family with 12 aunts and uncles and a multitude of first cousins, most of whom resided within a one block radius of her home. During her early years she was free to walk to any of her relative’s apartments just as if it was her own home. Arlene was always surrounded by many loving relatives and that family closeness molded her outlook on life. She loved people and people loved her. Arlene...

    Ruth Arluck, 103, a New Hampton, NY resident for 69 years, entered into rest from the comfort of her home in Bridgeport, CT on Monday, December 9, 2019.      The daughter of Edward Seldin and Sarah Seldin (nee Perlmutter) she was born in New York City on March 13, 1916.      Ruth was a proud New York City girl. After attending various public schools in Manhattan and the Bronx, she graduated in 1934. She had a lifelong adoration of...

Ilona T. Gratzoll, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh, NY. She was 45 years of age.     The daughter of Paul and Karen Gratzoll, she was born on November 16, 1974 in Kingston, NY.    Ilona was employed as a kaumagraph transfer operator for Medline Industries in Slate Hill, NY. She was a member of Family Church in Fair Oaks, NY.     Survivors include; her...

     Barbara Parsons of Slate Hill passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 80 years of age.    She was the daughter of the late Lesley and Violet Morris Smith, born November 5, 1939 in Torquay, Devon, England. Her husband David Parsons predeceased her in 2000. Her son Stuart Parsons passed away earlier this year on May 29, 2019.    Barbara will be well remembered for her service to her community in the Town...