All Obituaries

Richard was born in Middletown, NY to the late Walter and Inez Babcock Simpson. He passed away on Wednesday, September 16th at the Garnet Health Medical Center after a long illness. He was 79 years old.      He fought very hard until the end to stay with us, but God called him home and took away his pain. We already miss him more than words can express.     Richard was a graduate of Middletown High School and past member of the Eagle’s Club, Moose...

    Audrey Hildebrand Roe went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her home in Westtown, New York.  She was 88 years old.  Audrey was born October 21, 1931 in Jamaica, New York to George and Margaret Hildebrand.  Her childhood was spent in Bellerose, Queens where she attended PS 133 and Jamaica High.  She also attended Houghton College and then finished her education at Columbia School of Nursing.      After...

      Donna M. Massey, a 30 year area resident, entered into rest on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. She was 55 years of age.    The daughter of Frances R. Massey and the late George J. Massey, she was born on July 20, 1965 in Brooklyn, NY.    Donna was employed as a billing manager for SNK Petroleum Wholesalers in Hopewell Junction, NY. She enjoyed running and working out and also enjoyed...

        Frank P. Dodd Jr., a lifelong area resident, entered into rest unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. He was 63 years of age.     The son of the late Frank P. and Helen Taylor Dodd, he was born on May 19, 1957 in Middletown, NY.     Frank was the former owner of Archibald Taylor Company Inc. Insurance Agency in Middletown. He was a former member of the...

       Shirley B. Brock, a longtime area resident, entered into rest on Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Belle Reve Health Care Center, Milford, PA. She was 93 years of age.     The daughter of the late Clarence and Cleora Bristol, she was born on February 18, 1927 in Norwich, NY. Shirley was married to Eugene C. Brock, who predeceased her on May 17, 1985.      Shirley had been employed as a housekeeping supervisor at the former...

Mark David Stern was born in Bronx, NY, on September 29, 1948 to Edward S. and Sylvia Stern.  He passed away on July 21, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Stern and their children Russell, and wife Shari, Edward, and partner Jessica, and Kimberlee, and husband Edward L., along with their 4 precious grandchildren, Lindsey, Tyler, Jacob, and Stella.     Mark was a practicing attorney for 45 years, Goshen High School Mock Trial coach for...

          Margaret F. Weymer, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Monday, July 13, 2020 at her home in Middletown, NY, surrounded by her family.  She was 92 years of age.     The daughter of the late Robert and Anna Jachmann Elsholz, she was born on August 28, 1927 in Goshen, NY.      Margaret had been employed as a library assistant with the Middletown School District. She was a graduate of Orange...

          Marlies Pausch Kuhl, a 60 year area resident, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Highland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Middletown, NY. She was 87 years of age.     The daughter of the late George and Matilda Hoffman Pausch, she was born on February 22, 1933 in Celle, Germany.      Marlies was co-owner and operator of Kuhl’s Highland House in Middletown, NY. She was a member of...

      Helen Jane Dodd, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. She was 81 years of age.    The daughter of the late Robert Dudley and Helen Jane Durma House, she was born on March 26, 1939 in Goshen, NY.    Helen retired from Dick’s Concrete in New Hampton, where she was employed as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the Middletown Elks Lodge #1097...

      Pauline S. Vernooy, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Valley View Center in Goshen, NY. She was 95 years of age.    The daughter of the late Clifford and Lula Smith Shaver, she was born on September 19, 1924 in Middletown, NY.    Pauline retired from the Middletown School District, having taught elementary education in the Mechanicstown and Liberty Street Schools. She was a longtime active member of...