Ronald W. O'Dell

Ronald W. O’Dell, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY. He was 83 years of age.

   The son of the late LeRoy and Arlene Scott O’Dell, he was born September 16, 1942 in Tuxedo, NY.

   Ronald was a graduate of Spring Valley High School. He built, owned and operated O’Dell’s Country Corner in Cuddebackville until his retirement. Ronald previously managed Jenny Truck Stop in Mahwah and owned his own construction company. He had a passion for the outdoors, loved animals, riding his tractor and gardening. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife Dale.

     Survivors include his wife, Dale O’Dell of Liberty; his daughters, Nancy Bensinger and her husband Curt of Middletown and Michelle O’Dell Schmaltz of Velva, ND; his step-children, Lisa Ryder, Michael Brown and wife Mary, Curt Brown and wife Maryann and Scott Brown; his grandchildren, Derrick and wife Shay, Eric, McKenzie, Kyle, Zackary & Halle; his great grandchildren Bruer & Paisleigh; his sisters, Linda Drobnis & Diane Dougherty; and several nieces & nephews. Ronald was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Carolyn O’Dell and daughter Kathleen Myruski.

     A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4-7 PM Friday, April 17th at Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, 26 Grove St., Middletown, NY. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, April 18th at the funeral home. Reverend Dr. Hector Rivera will officiate. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Plains Cemetery, Otisville.

    Arrangements have been entrusted to Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, Middletown, NY.  

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