All Obituaries

     Trisha passed away at home on January 17, 2022.  Her family, friends and the world have lost a wonderful and caring person.     Trisha loved family, flowers and fishing.  Her home was always filled with friends and cousins of Bailey and Maddy…where they came for a few hours but often stayed for days, laughing, dancing and eating.  Trisha had a “green thumb” and the house was always filled with blooming plants. ...

       Charles D. Koehler Jr., a resident of the area for 28 years, entered into rest on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Middletown Park in the Town of Wallkill, NY. He was 97 years of age.      The son of the late Charles D. Koehler Sr. and Emily Kramer Koehler, he was born on February 23, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY.     Charles was employed as Assistant Vice President and Manager for the Continental Insurance Company in New York, NY. He...

       Wanda E. Kintz, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. She was 68 years of age.      The daughter of the late Clinton and Elizabeth Newkirk Sr., she was born on September 27, 1953 in Middletown, NY.     Wanda was employed in quality control for TPI Industries in Middletown, NY.     Survivors include: her...

       David Joseph Taylor Sr., an area resident for over 30 years, entered into rest on Monday, December 20, 2021 at his home in Middletown, NY. He was 68 years of age.      The son of the late Joseph and Geraldine Brown Taylor, he was born on January 17, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY.    David retired as a cook with the former Horton Memorial Hospital in Middletown, NY. He was known for his calm and quiet demeanor. His favorite Bible verse...

       Michael A. Gurda Jr., a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL. He was 75 years of age.      Son of the late Michael A. and Adele Gurda II, he was born March 7, 1946 in Middletown, NY.     Michael was a longtime attorney with the Gurda Law Firm in Middletown, NY.     He was a graduate of Middletown High School where he was Captain of...

    Richard Alan Hutchings, a former Mayor of the City of Middletown and lifelong resident of the area died after a short illness on November 25, 2021. He was 89 years old. Richard was born on October 3, 1932, in Middletown, NY to Helen Timke and Monroe L. Hutchings. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War.  Following military service, Richard’s professional career spanned work as an Insurance Claims Adjuster and then as a...

  Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 26, 1926 to Justo del Carmen Herrera and Otilia Maria Fiol, and departing on November 21, 2021 at home in Middletown, NY. He attended National College in Santiago del Estero from 1939 -1943 receiving his Baccalaureate; Medical School at the University of Buenos Aires from 1944 -1952. From 1955 -1957 he served as a 1st Lt. in the Argentine Navy. From 1957 -1958 he was Preceptor of Medicine at Ramos Mejia Hospital in Buenos Aires. He came...

       Marie C. Sullivan, a 45 year area resident, entered into rest on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. She was 73 years of age.     The daughter of the late Bernard and Bridget McLoughlin Flynn, she was born on January 12, 1948 in Queens, NY.      Marie was a homemaker and formerly worked as a Registered Nurse for the Middletown School District in Middletown,...

        Mary Jane Helen Freeman, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home in Middletown, NY. She was 80 years of age.     The daughter of the late John I. and Margaret Dowling Edwards, she was born on August 6, 1941 in Goshen, NY.     Mary had been an employee of Gilman’s Cleaners in Middletown until her retirement.      Mary was a graduate of Chester High School in the Class of 1959...

      Charles J. Guerra, a 50 year area resident, entered into rest on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY.  He was 82 years of age.      Son of the late Anthony and Diana Mango Guerra, he was born on May 23, 1939 in North Bergen, NJ.     Charles was a self-employed insurance broker and formerly owner of an oil burner service and was a licensed locksmith. Charles was an...