Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home in Middletown, NY

Ella Louise Newell Stabler

August 13, 1920 - June 12, 2013

Ella Louise Newell Stabler of Middletown, retired employee of St. Teresa's Nursing Home in Middletown, and a lifelong resident of the area, died on June 12, 2013. She was 92. The daughter of the late Charles and Eva Courter Lattimer, she was born on August 13, 1920 in Goshen, N.Y. She was the widow of Frank Newell and D. Cain Stabler. She was an active member of the Ridgebury Methodist...
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Gary Edward Calta

March 31, 1944 - June 7, 2013

Gary Edward Calta Springfield Center - Gary Edward Calta, born Staten Island, New York, March 31, 1944.Lost his courageous battle with cancer on June 7, 2013 at the Otsego Manor, Cooperstown. Son of Anita Viani Calta Grecco, Walden, NY. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Ellen Ford Calta, Springfield Center, NY and sons, Scott Edward and wife Jennifer of Richfield Springs, NY and...
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Jay A. Brown

March 14, 1935 - June 7, 2013

Jay A. Brown, 78, of Middletown, NY. The son of Sidney and Sydney Brown, Jay (also known as Jim) grew up in Manchester, CT. He graduated from Cal State in Los Angeles with a BA in journalism and served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-62 aboard the USS Northampton and the USS Iowa BB-61. Jim worked as an Assistant for Congressman Thomas Rees; reporter and editor for the Sacramento Bee, and The...
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Kim A. Gessner

February 1, 1967 - June 7, 2013

Kim A Gessner of Rock Hill, an individual care coordinator with Ulster County Mental Health, and a longtime resident of the area, died on June 7, 2013. She was 46. The daughter of the late Paul Gessner Sr. and Carolee Crawley Marcotte, she was born on February 1, 1967 in Red Bank, New Jersey. She was a graduate of Marlboro High School. She played softball with the Paradise Limo team. ...
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Kylie Marie Doolittle Strain

May 24, 2013 - May 24, 2013

Kylie Marie Doolittle Strain Pine Bush, New York Kylie Marie Doolittle Strain, infant daughter of Bruce Strain Jr. and Megan Doolittle, died Saturday May 24, 2013 in Orange Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her parents: Bruce Strain Jr. and Megan Doolittle; her maternal grandparents: Andrew Doolittle and Rebecca Pellew; her paternal grandparents: Bruce Strain and Dawn Halstead; ...
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Barbara J. King

February 5, 1946 - May 17, 2013

Barbara J. King of Middletown, a retired therapy aide at the Middletown Psychiatric Center and a longtime resident of the area, died on May 17, 2013 in Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 67. The daughter of the late Walter and Hilda Hull Sr. , she was born on February 5, 1946 in Charlotte, N.C. She was an avid Bingo player and loved fishing and hunting. She was a member of the Voice of...
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Joan P. Kain

February 4, 1937 - May 14, 2013

Joan Kain Middletown, New York Joan Kain of Middletown, retired Head Librarian for the New York City Office of the State Attorney General, and a lifelong resident of the area, died on May 14, 2013 in Schervier Pavilion in Warwick. She was 76. The daughter of the late William and Gertrude Hapke Kain, she was born on February 4, 1937 in Middletown, N.Y. She was a graduate of Middletown High...
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James H. Sinclair

June 16, 1936 - May 11, 2013

James Henry Sinclair (Jimbo) of Walker Valley, NY passed away on May 11th, 2013 after a five month battle with lung cancer. He was 76 years old. Born on June 16th, 1936 in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late Margaret T. Sinclair of Lawrence, Mass. He grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and moved to Walker Valley in 1969. He is predeceased by his beloved mother Margaret T. Sinclair; his...
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Anthony Tony Imbimbo

July 18, 1950 - April 28, 2013

Anthony "Tony" Imbimbo Winterton, New York Anthony "Tony" Imbimbo of Winterton, a former employee of the Times Herald Record, entered into rest at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 62. The son of the late Anthony and Gloria Giacchi Imbimbo, he was born on July 18, 1950 in Jersey City, New Jersey. A family statement read: "To know Anthony was to love him. He had a warm smile...
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Cindy D. Atkinson

December 31, 1956 - April 11, 2013

Cindy D. Atkinson Middletown, New York Cindy D. Atkinson, an employee of Empire Blue Cross Insurance and longtime resident of the area, died Thursday April 11, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 56. The daughter of the late George and Lillian Kaetor Callihan, she was born December 31, 1956 in Monticello, New York. Survivors include her husband, Archie M. Atkinson; her...
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Carolina Visca

July 17, 1926 - April 10, 2013

Carolina Visca Middletown, New York Carolina Visca, a homemaker and longtime resident of the area, died Wednesday April 10, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 86. The daughter of the late Giuseppe and Columba Palleschi Raponi, she was born on July 17, 1926 in Italy. Carolina was a member of St. Joseph RC Church in Middletown, NY. She was the widow of Manlio Visca. ...
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Margaret C. Hughes

July 13, 1930 - April 8, 2013

Margaret C. Hughes Middletown, New York Margaret C. Hughes, a retired school teacher in the Middletown School District and a lifelong resident of the area, died Monday April 8, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 82. The daughter of the late Carmine and Rosalbina Ippolito, she was born on July 13, 1930 in Middletown, New York. She was a member of the Middletown Kiwanis Club;...
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Frances E. Smith

March 7, 1921 - March 30, 2013

Frances E. (nee McCormick) Smith Middletown, New York Frances E. Smith, a retired supervisor for Frontier Communications and lifelong resident of the area, died on Saturday March 30, 2013. She was 92. The daughter of the late Robert and Lucy Neuberger McCormick, she was born March 7, 1921 in Middletown, New York. Frances was a member of the Orange County Archery Association; the First...
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Lois "Talks to Bears" Vance

May 2, 1936 - March 30, 2013

Lois Ann Vance "Talks to Bears" May 2, 1936-March 30, 2013 Lois Ann Vance a former longtime resident of Middletown, N.Y. died on March 30, 2013 at her home at Wolf Lake. She was 76. She was the daughter of the late Arthur F. and Sophie Zowaski Schneider, she was born on May 2, 1936 in Middletown, NY. Survivors include her children, Veronica Ann Tobin of Milford, PA; Ronald J. Vance of...
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Eileen Jan Gertzkis

June 5, 1942 - March 28, 2013

Eileen Janet "Jan" Gertzkis Goshen, New York Eileen Gertzkis, a homemaker and lifelong resident of the area died Thursday March 28, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 70. The daughter of the late Harold and Frances Thompson Barker, she was born June 5, 1942 in Goshen, New York. Eileen was a member of the Hudson Valley Model A Ford Club where she was in charge of the...
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Catherine "Kay" TenBroeck

March 18, 1928 - March 25, 2013

Catherine M. TenBroeck "Kay" March 18,1928- March 25, 2013 Catherine M. "Kay" TenBroeck a lifelong Middletown resident passed away peacefully at Orange Regional Medical Center on Monday March 25, 2013 after a brief illness. She was 85 years old. Kay was the daughter of the late Walter H. Neuls Sr. and Emma DeGraff. She was also the step-daughter of the late Emil Himmelsbach. Kay was born on...
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Angelo J. Ingrassia

March 23, 1923 - March 21, 2013

Hon. Angelo John Ingrassia Middletown, New York March 23, 1923-March 21, 2013 Justice Angelo John Ingrassia entered into eternal rest in the comforting presence of his loving family on Thursday March 21, 2013, after a courageous battle against melanoma. Born in Brooklyn, New York on March 23, 1923 to the late Frank and Adrianna Desiderio Ingrassia. He married the love of his life, the...
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Edward Steady Edy Gardner

April 16, 1935 - March 20, 2013

Edward Lee Gardner Middletown, New York It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Edward "Steady Edy" Gardner on March 20, 2013. The son of the late Eddie and Leola Gardner, he was born on April 16, 1935 in Lake Wales, Florida. Ed was a longtime resident of Middletown as well as a veteran of the U.S. ARMY. He worked as a childcare supervisor at the Goshen Annex for...
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Robert A. Johnson

September 16, 1939 - March 10, 2013

Robert A. Johnson Middletown, New York Robert A. Johnson, a maintenance worker at the Orange County Speedway and lifelong resident of the area died Sunday March 10, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 73. The son of the late Richard J. and Betty Jarvis Johnson Sr. he was born September 16, 1939 in Middletown, NY. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. ARMY. He was a member of the...
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Diane B. McGraw

January 19, 1947 - March 8, 2013

Diane B. McGraw Pine Bush, New York Diane B. McGraw, a nurse's aide at Southwinds Retirement Home and lifelong resident of the area, died Friday March 8, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 66. The daughter of the late LeRoy and Carolyn Babcock Lewis, she was born January 19, 1947 in Middletown, New York. Survivors include her husband: Robert A. McGraw Sr. of Pine Bush, NY;...
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Lee Michael Ballard

August 11, 1955 - March 1, 2013

Lee Michael Ballard a retired employee of the N.Y. State Division of Youth in Goshen and a former longtime resident of Middletown, N.Y., died on Friday March 1, 2013 in Binghamton General Hospital in Binghamton, N.Y. He was 57. The son of the late Ethel Hopper Ballard, he was born on August 11, 1955 in Suffern, N.Y. He was a former corrections officer at the Orange County Jail in Goshen. ...
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Marvin DeBoer

December 8, 1938 - February 20, 2013

Marvin DeBoer of Westtown, a retired Tractor Trailer Driver and a lifelong resident of the area, died on February 20, 2013 at his home due to a Glioblastoma Multiforme. He was 74. The son of the late Cornelius and Nellie Dykstra DeBoer, he was born on December 8, 1938 in Middletown, N.Y. He was a member of the Goshen Christian Reformed Church, where he formerly served as a Deacon and Elder in...
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Gladys E. Souter

November 5, 1919 - February 19, 2013

Gladys E. Souter Saugerties, NY Formerly of Middletown, NY Gladys E. Souter, a homemaker and former resident of Middletown, NY, passed away on Tuesday February 19, 2013 at Benedictine Hospital. She was 93. The daughter of the late Frank and Grace Jacobs VanBenschoten, she was born on November 5, 1919 in Middletown, New York. She was the widow of Fred Souter and was a member of Webb Horton...
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Albert William Wyble II

October 16, 1977 - February 14, 2013

Albert William Wyble II of Smallwood, a former contractor and longtime resident of the area, died on February 14, 2013 in Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 35. The son of Albert W. Wyble and Susan Shatlaw Wyble, he was born on October 16, 1977 in Messina, N.Y. Survivors include his mother Susan Wyble and her fiancé Lloyd "Chico" of Central Square, N.Y. His father Albert Wyble and his...
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William "Bill" Mielke

January 13, 1934 - February 14, 2013

William A. Mielke, owner of New Vernon Flower Shop in New Vernon, NY and longtime resident of the area, died Thursday February 14, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 79. The son of the late Willy and Anna Abele Mielke, he was born January 13, 1934 in Huntington, NY. Bill was a veteran of the US NAVY, where he served two years of active duty followed by 22 years in the the Naval...
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Robin A. Ogden

June 18, 1959 - February 12, 2013

Robin A. Ogden New Hampton, N.Y. Robin A. Ogden of New Hampton, a former housekeeping employee at St. Teresa's Nursing Home in Middletown and a lifelong resident of the area, died peacefully February 12, 2013 with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Nathan and Eleanor Teachman Doolittle, she was born on June 18, 1959 in Middletown, N.Y....
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Betty Ann Johnson

March 30, 1943 - February 11, 2013

Betty Ann (German) Johnson Formerly of Middletown, NY Betty Ann Johnson, a homemaker and lifelong resident of the area died Monday February 11, 2013 at Nyack Hospital. She was 69. The daughter of the late Bruce and Florence German, she was born March 30, 1943 in Middletown, NY. She was a member of the Voice of the Gospel Mission Church. Survivors include her husband: Robert Johnson Sr....
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Joyce Applegate

July 7, 1937 - February 8, 2013

Joyce Applegate Slate Hill, New York Joyce Applegate, of Slate Hill, a former aide at Valley View, hair dresser and lifelong resident of the area, died Friday February 8, 2013 at Valley View Center for Nursing Care and Rehabilitation. She was 75. The daughter of the late Harold Williams and Lois Decker Williams, she was born July 7, 1937 in Slate Hill, New York. Survivors include her...
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Ruth Davis

January 3, 1922 - February 5, 2013

Ruth Davis of Middletown, a retired aide at the Middletown Psychiatric Center and a longtime area resident, died on February 5, 2013 in Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 91. The daughter of the late John and Ella Kammerer Eickmeyer, she was born on January 3, 1922 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the widow of James Van De Mark and Alfred Davis. She was a member of the Howells...
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Nancy LaPerna

November 19, 1913 - February 3, 2013

Nancy LaPerna New Hampton, New York Nancy LaPerna of New Hampton, a former seamstress for the International Ladies Garment Workers in New York and longtime resident of the area, died Sunday February 3, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 99. The daughter of the late Manuel and Josephine DeStefano Mazzasalma, she was born on November 19, 1913 in Comiso, Sicily, Italy. She was...
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Thomas William Weeden

August 7, 1950 - January 25, 2013

Thomas William Weeden of Englewood, TN., formerly of Middletown, a former tree trimmer and storm worker, died on January 25, 2013 in Tennessee. He was 62. The son of William Weeden and the late Pearl Mae Weeden, he was born on August 7, 1950 in Middletown, N.Y. Survivors include his sons Thomas Weeden of Maybrook, N.Y. and Matthew Weeden and Michael Weeden of Goshen, N.Y. His daughter Tania...
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Abigail Elizabeth Oriani

January 22, 2013 - January 22, 2013

Abigail Elizabeth Oriani, infant daughter of Jonathan and Christine Oriani, died on January 22, 2013 in Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. Survivors include her parents Jonathan and Christine Oriani and her sister Emmalee Oriani at home. Her paternal grandparents Melissa Cluney and Chris Hanna of Wurtsboro and Alan and Kelly Oriani of Middletown. Maternal grandparents Nadine...
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Louis A. Acampora

August 6, 1933 - January 22, 2013

Louis A. "Gigi" Acampora Bloomingburg, New York Louis A. Acampora, a former driver for Continental Bakery Company and longtime resident of the area, died Tuesday January 22, 2013 at home. He was 79. The son of the late Louis & Gloria DiIanni Acampora, he was born on August 6, 1933 in Bronx, New York. He was a U.S. ARMY veteran during the Korean war. Louis is survived by his wife Dorothy...
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Elaine A. Decker

October 10, 1937 - January 21, 2013

Elaine A. Decker Middletown, New York Elaine A. Decker, a former housekeeper at the Holiday Inn and lifelong resident of the area, died Monday January 21, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 75. The daughter of the late Blanche Holt, she was born on October 10, 1937 in Middletown, New York. Survivors include her nieces: Deborah Wallace (George); Tammy Kanoff (Joseph);...
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Lloyd A. Creeden

January 14, 1947 - January 21, 2013

Lloyd A. Creeden of Middletown, a former upholster at Princeton Upholstery and a lifelong resident of the area, died on Monday January 21, 2013 in Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. He was 66. The son of the late Lloyd B. and Elsie Turner Creeden, he was born on January 14, 1947 in Middletown, New York. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp having served in Vietnam. He was a...
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Elizabeth Betty Napolitano

September 25, 1940 - January 19, 2013

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Candito Napolitano Middletown, New York Elizabeth A. Napolitano of Middletown, a former employee at St. Teresa's Nursing Home in Middletown and a lifelong resident of the area, died on January 19, 2013 in Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. She was 72. The daughter of the late Antonio and Laura Candito, she was born on September 25, 1940 in Middletown. She was...
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Debra Lyn Aponte

September 8, 1960 - January 18, 2013

Debra Lyn Salter-Aponte Middletown, New York Debra Lyn Salter-Aponte, of Middletown, a paralegal for the Gurda Law Office in Middletown and the LoBiondo Law Office in Newburgh, entered into rest suddenly on Friday January 18, 2013. She was 52. The daughter of Keith and Sheila Salter, she was born on September 8, 1960 in Newark, Connecticut. She was an incredible mother, grandmother,...
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Linda L. VanHouten-Mortensen

August 12, 1942 - January 18, 2013

Linda Van Houten-Mortensen Middletown, New York Linda Van Houten-Mortensen, born August 12, 1942 in Cornwall, New York, lived most of her life in New Hampton and Middletown, NY, quietly passed on at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh on January 18, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Homer Van Houten and Alice Van-Houten- Galletly. A family statement reads: "Linda (Grandma)...
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Iluminada Marrero

April 12, 1930 - January 18, 2013

Iluminada Marrero, a homemaker and longtime resident of the area, passed away Friday January 18, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 82. The daughter of the late Domingo and Maria Cuevas Martinez, she was born on April 12, 1930 in Mayaquez, Puerto Rico. She was a member of the Rock of Refuge Church. Iluminada is survived by her husband of 59 years: Rafael Marrero at home; her...
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Rose Cortese Benton

July 27, 1930 - January 13, 2013

Rose Cortese Benton of Middletown, a retired employee of Calvert Coat in Middletown and a lifelong resident of the area, died on January 13, 2013 in Middletown Park Manor. She was 82. The daughter of the late Anthony Cortese and the late Mary Catizone Elia, she was born on July 27, 1930 in Girardville, PA. She was the widow of Edwin Benton. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Middletown...
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William W. Wildeman

November 12, 1918 - January 11, 2013

Rev. William W. Wildeman "Loving Pastor", "Good Neighbor", retired Presbyterian Minister at the Ridgebury Presbyterian Church and the Denton Presbyterian Church and a longtime resident of the area, died on January 11, 2013 in Bon Secours Hospital in Port Jervis. He was 94. The son of the late Robert Karl and Ann Fleig Wildeman, he was born on November 12, 1918 in Newark, N.J. He was a veteran...
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Rosemarie B. Kassel

May 15, 1928 - January 11, 2013

Rosemarie B. Kassel Greenville, New York Rosemarie B. Kassel,a former resident of Long Island and Rockland County, NY, and a resident of Greenville, NY passed away Friday January 11, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was a retired bookkeeper/controller in the Garment District in New York City, where she had worked for many years. The daughter of the late Michael & Mary Russo...
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Thomas Smitty Smith

May 5, 1958 - January 6, 2013

Thomas A. Smith, a former roofer and lifelong resident of the area, passed away Sunday January 6, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 54. The son of the late Joseph Smith and Jeanette Lewis Freeman, he was born on May 5, 1958 in Middletown, NY. Thomas was a former member of the Waalkill Engine Co. #6. He is survived by his two sons: Thomas Smith Jr. of Middletown; Kyle Smith...
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Kim Morris Kehlenbeck

October 23, 1959 - January 4, 2013

Kim T. Morris Kehlenbeck of Middletown, died on January 4, 2013 at her home. She was 52. The daughter of Clyde and Sally Raynor Morris, she was born on October 23, 1959 in Middletown, N.Y. Survivors include her mother Sally Morris of Middletown, N.Y. Her son David Adam Kehlenbeck of Texas. Her fiancé Richard VanDeBerkt of Cuddebackville. Her sisters Patricia Marsh and her husband Robert of...
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Eleanor Prystowski

April 24, 1927 - January 4, 2013

Eleanor Prystowski of Middletown, a former sales clerk at J.J. Newberry and Woolworth's in Middletown, died on Friday January 4, 2013 at her home. She was 85. The daughter of the late Chester and Alice Gibbs Lindsay, she was born on April 24, 1927 in Wurtsboro, N.Y. She was the widow of Harry Prystowski. Survivors include her sister Ruth Knospe of Middletown. Her nieces and nephews...
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William J. McNamara , Sr.

February 17, 1940 - December 31, 2012

William J. McNamara Sr. of Middletown, a retired Iron Worker with Local 197 in New York City, and a longtime resident of the area, died on December 31, 2012. He was 72. The son of the late John and Rosemary Madden McNamara, he was born on February 17, 1940 in Queens, N.Y. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member and Past President of the Slate Hill Pacers. Survivors include his...
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Antonio Mansueto

April 5, 1963 - December 21, 2012

Antonio Mansueto, a real estate broker with Real Estate Solutions and longtime resident of the area passed away Friday December 21, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 49. The son of the late Filippo Mansueto and Carmela D'Imperio Mansueto, he was born on April 5, 1963 in Italy. Antonio was a member of the BPOE Lodge 1097 in Middletown and St. Joseph's Church in Middletown, as...
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Eli Reyes Rivera

September 27, 1952 - December 19, 2012

Eli Reyes Rivera Middletown, New York Eli Reyes Rivera, a retired handyman and longtime resident of the area passed away Wednesday December 19, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 60. The son of Jose Reyes and Dolores Rivera, he was born on September 27, 1952 in Puerto Rico. Eli was a member of the Congregation of Yahweh, Inc. in Middletown, NY. Survivors include his wife...
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Frank P. DeMarzo

May 11, 1927 - December 10, 2012

Frank P. DeMarzo of Middletown, a retired printer and longtime resident of the area, died on Monday December 10, 2012 in Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. He was 85. The son of the late Francesco and Angelina Squiciarini DeMarzo, he was born on May 11, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York. He was a member of St. Joseph Church;. McQuoid Engine and Ladder Company #3 and BPOE Lodge 1097 all in...
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Charles E. Rehnberg

June 20, 1968 - December 9, 2012

Charles E. Rehnberg, a former plumber with MAK III Plumbing and longtime resident of the area died Sunday December 9, 2012 at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh. He was 44. The son of Clarence A. and Beverly A. Ford Rehnberg, he was born on June 20, 1968 in Middletown, NY. He was a past member of the Civil Air Patrol of Orange County and an avid fan of NASCAR. Survivors include...
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Francine M. Scott

January 9, 1947 - December 6, 2012

Francine M. Scott, a former Teacher's Aide in the Middletown School District and longtime resident of the area died Thursday December 6, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 65. The daughter of the late Howard and Marie Blair Scott, she was born on January 9, 1947 in Warwick, New York. Francine was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Middletown. Survivors include her 2 sons...
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Charles H. Houck

July 9, 1934 - November 26, 2012

Charles H. Houck of Mt. Hope, a retired truck driver for LP Transportation in Chester and a lifelong resident of the area, died on November 26, 2012 in ORMC in Middletown. He was 78. The son of the late Herbert and Esther Houck, he was born on July 9, 1934 in Matamoras, PA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Woodmen of the World and the First Baptist Church. Survivors...
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Frances Korman Crawford

September 25, 1920 - November 25, 2012

Frances Ayers Korman Crawford, 92, of Galveston Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 25, at Ocean View Health Care, in Texas City, Texas. Frances was the daughter of the late Mabel Harlor Ayers Hayes and Cooper Ayers. She was born on September 25,1920 in the Township of Greenville, NY, and resided in Westtown, NY for many years. She also spent winters in Deltona, FL, before moving to Galveston...
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Luis "Weesie" Trujillo, Jr.

August 6, 1989 - November 25, 2012

Luis Trujillo Jr. a lifelong resident of the area passed away Sunday November 25, 2012. He was 23. The son of the Rev. Luis and Carmen Rodriguez Trujillo, he was born August 6, 1989 in Middletown, New York. Luis was a member of the Rock of Refuge Church in Middletown and a graduate of Minisink Valley High School. Survivors include his parents at home; his sister: Jessica Trujillo-Lopez...
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Wayne E. Kanoff

September 14, 1951 - November 25, 2012

Wayne E. Kanoff, a plumber and lifelong resident of the area died Sunday November 25, 2012 at Kaplan Family Hospice in Newburgh. He was 61. The son of the late Richard E. Kanoff and Gladys Romer Kanoff Shelley, he was born on September 14, 1951 in Middletown, New York. Survivors include his mother: Gladys Kanoff -Shelley and her husband Larry of West Virginia; Wayne's children: Amber &...
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Henry H. Graham

January 6, 1938 - November 23, 2012

Henry H. Graham, a former chef at Marist College and longtime resident of the area passed away Friday November 23, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 73. Henry was the youngest child born to Hayes and Rebecca Graham in Kingstree, South Carolina on January 6, 1938. He attended Tomlinson High School in his home town. Survivors include his grandchildren: Tiffany Cook & her husband...
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Petra Mendoza

August 1, 1939 - November 20, 2012

Petra Mendoza Middletown, New York Petra Mendoza, a former laborer at the brush factory in Middletown, passed away on Tuesday November 20, 2012 at home. She was 73. The daughter of the late Manuel and Paula Sanchez Ortega, she was born on August 1, 1939 in Cidra, Puerto Rico. She was the widow of Francisco Mendoza and was a member of the Hermanos Unidos en Cristo Church in Middletown. ...
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Antoinette Montelione

February 19, 1924 - November 14, 2012

Antoinette N. Montelione Middletown, New York Antoinette N. Montelione, a longtime resident of Middletown passed away Wednesday November 14, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 88. The daughter of the late Michael and Angelina D'Agastino Ferrantino, she was born on February 19, 1924 in Manhattan, New York. A family statement reads: "She was a loving, caring wife, mother and...
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Isabel Estrella

November 5, 1912 - November 14, 2012

Isabel Estrella Middletown, New York Isabel Estrella, a former factory worker in New York City and longtime resident of the area died on Wednesday November 14, 2012 at Middletown Park Manor. She was 100. The daughter of the late John and Concepcion Santa Rodriguez, she was born on November 5, 1912 in Puerto Rico. She was the widow of Joseph Estrella. Survivors include her children:...
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Anthony Pokey/ Tony Smith

February 22, 1957 - November 12, 2012

Anthony Perry "Tony" "Pokey" Smith Sr. Middletown, New York Anthony Perry Smith Sr, resident of Middletown and longtime driver for Mid City Transit and 555 Taxi died on Monday November 12, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 55. The son of the late Robert P. Smith and Janette Smith, he was born on February 22, 1957 in Newark, New Jersey. Anthony was a member of the Christian...
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Frank "Butch" DeGroat, Jr.

October 25, 2012

Frank "Butch" DeGroat Jr. of Middletown and formerly of Chester, a carpet installer with Carpet Jammers, entered into rest on October 25, 2012 at ORMC in Middletown after a long battle with Kidney disease and cancer. He was 63. The son of Mabel Ross and the late Frank DeGroat Sr., Frank was born on December 20, 1948 in Goshen, N.Y. A family statement reads: "He loved to spend time with his...
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John D. Decker

August 13, 1955 - October 18, 2012

John D. Decker of Middletown, New York a former taxi driver with Robbins Taxi in Middletown, died on October 18, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. He was 57. The son of the late June Kanoff, he was born on August 13, 1955 in Middletown, N.Y. Survivors include his sons Joseph Gust and Jay Decker both of Middletown. His brothers and sisters Gary Zwart; Angela Preston; Pauline...
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William Joseph St. George

February 22, 1961 - October 17, 2012

William Joseph St. George of Middletown, a contractor and longtime area resident died on October 17, 2012 in Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. He was 51. The son of the late Herbert and Margaret Doyle St. George he was born on February 22, 1961 in Nyack, New York. He was active with the Antrim Playhouse in Suffern, participating in Comedy acts and Plays. He was an active member of...
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Marjorie Truex Sherman

July 23, 1930 - October 14, 2012

Marjorie Ellen Truex Sherman of Middletown, retired from Sears where she worked in the North Street store in Middletown and the Orange Plaza, and a lifelong resident of the area, died on Sunday October 14, 2012 at her home. She was 82. The daughter of the late Floyd and Mary Carmen Truex, she was born on July 23, 1930 in Middletown, New York. She was a 1948 graduate of Middletown High School. ...
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Clarence "Chub" Thorpe

March 6, 1930 - October 3, 2012

Clarence "Chub" Thorpe of Middletown a retired auto detailer at Middletown Honda and a lifelong resident of the area, died on Wednesday October 3, 2012 in Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. He was 82. The son of the late Arthur and Florence Fuller Thorpe, he was born on March 6, 1930 in Middletown, N.Y. He was the widower of Ruth "Buttons" Thorpe. Survivors include his children...
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Paul William Fiedler

April 10, 1941 - September 26, 2012

Paul William Fiedler Middletown, New York Paul W. Fiedler, a retired programmer for IBM in Sterling Forest, NY and longtime resident of the area died Wednesday September 26, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 71. The son of the late Harry and Evelyn Warren Fiedler, he was born on April 10, 1941 in New York, NY. Paul was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a lifetime member of...
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Karlton C. Franck

December 2, 1948 - September 22, 2012

Karlton C. Franck Wurtsboro, New York Karlton C. Franck, a retired plant utility engineer at the Shawangunk Correctional Facility and longtime resident of the area died after a long battle with cancer Saturday September 22, 2012 surrounded by his family at home. He was 63. The son of the late Karl H. and Sarah Louise Budd Franck, he was born on December 2, 1948 in Middletown, NY. ...
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Marion Eurich

June 24, 1924 - September 18, 2012

Marion Eurich of Middletown, went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2012 at her home. She was 88. The daughter of the late Mortimer and Stella Morris Fisher, she was born on June 24, 1924 in Middletown, N.Y. During World War II, Marion was a welder on the Battleships in California. She later worked as a Nurses Aide at Horton Hospital and a seamstress at Marlu's Costumes in Greenville. ...
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Fran Weir

July 3, 1953 - September 13, 2012

Fran Weir passed away at home surrounded in love on September 13, 2012. She spent many years working at Shoprite on Dolson Ave. and Route 211 in Middletown. In more recent years she became a home health care assistant, giving freely of herself to the care of others. Fran was also known as Fran Briggs and Fran Kokinchak. She was predeceased by her father Ralph Weir; her mother, Ann Mitchell...
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Gerald V. Caffery

October 24, 1947 - September 8, 2012

Gerald V. Caffery of Montgomery, a retired Industrial Training Supervisor for the Greenhaven Correctional Facility and a lifelong resident of the area, died surrounded by his loved ones at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 64. The son of the late Wesley J. and Barbara Estile Caffery, he was born on October 24, 1947 in Middletown, New York. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting,...
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Norman Frank Storms

December 28, 1924 - July 28, 2012

Norman Frank Storms of Bullville, a former farm worker and a lifelong resident of the area, died on Saturday July 28, 2012 in Middletown. He was 87. The son of the late Frederick and Freda Ford Storms, he was born on December 28, 1924 in Greenville, New York. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and received the Victory Medal. He was a member of the Greenville Sportsman Club and the...
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Anthony P. Lucente

September 14, 1930 - July 10, 2012

Anthony Paul Lucente, 81 of Middletown, NY, passed away due to a long illness on July 10, 2012 surrounded by his children. Born in the Bronx, on September 14, 1930.Son of Angelo Lucente and Angelina Orsini. He was a retired member of the Local 780 Cement Masons Union in New York City. He enjoyed cooking for his family and friends. He loved watching and cheering at his grandson's countless...
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Linda Doris King

April 7, 1947 - July 6, 2012

Linda Doris King of Port Jervis, a former cab driver and a former longtime resident of Middletown, died on Friday July 6, 2012 in Bon Secours Hospital in Port Jervis surrounded by her family following a fight with a long illness. She was 65. The daughter of the late Anthony and Doris Milne Valentia, she was born on April 7, 1947 in Middletown, N.Y. She was the widow of Ernest DeRosa (1982). ...
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Martha J. Brenan

January 9, 1911 - June 16, 2012

Martha J. Brenan Middletown, New York Martha J. Brenan of Middletown, died after a brief illness on Saturday June 16, 2012. She was born on January 9, 1911 in Quarryville, NJ, the 8th of 12 children born to Alice (Bullock) Eason and William "Bill" Eason who immigrated from England. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1929 and married the love of her life, Thomas Francis Brenan on...
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Robert A. Steinke

January 3, 1922 - June 12, 2012

Robert A. Steinke, a retired union pipe fitter in New Jersey and a longtime resident of Middletown, died Tuesday June 12, 2012 at Middletown Park Manor. He was 90. The son of the late Bernard and Katherine Keegan Steinke, he was born on January 3, 1922 in Bronx, New York. He was a WWII veteran of the US ARMY Aircorp. He was a member of St. Joseph RC Church ;BPOE Lodge 1097; American Legion...
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Doris Marie Jahrling

August 27, 1930 - June 11, 2012

Doris Marie Jahrling Formerly of Middletown Doris Marie Jahrling, Kimberling City, MO, daughter of Joseph Francis and Margaret Agnes (Hussey) Nowak, was born August 27, 1930 in West New York, NJ, and departed this life, June 11, 2012 in her home, at the age of 81. Doris married Christian Emmett Jahrling on February 4, 1951, at St Josephs of the Palisades Rectory, West New York, NJ. Doris was...
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Linda Jean Seeley

September 10, 1943 - June 8, 2012

Linda Jean Davies Edwards Seeley, a longtime resident of Orange County passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was 68 years old. Linda was born on September 10,1943 in New Jersey to Charles F. Davies Sr. and Evelyn Ann (Mame) Davies. Linda was a past member of the Circleville Fire Department Ladies Auxilary, Town of Wallkill...
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William Baker

January 17, 1930 - May 30, 2012

William B. Baker, a retired self employed mason & carpenter and lifelong resident of the area, died Wednesday May 30, 2012 at the Montgomery Nursing Home. He was 82. The son of the late Arthur and Mildred Leggett Baker, he was born on January 17, 1930 in Middletown, NY. He was the widower of Alberta Baker in 1984. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in Korea. He is survived by his...
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Olive A. Rosman

June 7, 1917 - May 20, 2012

Olive A. Rosman Formerly of New Hampton, NY Olive A. Rosman, a homemaker formerly of New Hampton, died on Sunday May 20, 2012 in St. Johnsonville Rehab & Nursing Center. She was 94. The daughter of the late Cooper and Mabel Harlor Hayes Ayers, she was born on June 7, 1917 in Finchville, New York. She was the widow of Eugene Rosman. She was a member of Denton Presbyterian Church. ...
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Tuesday Jean Blair

November 9, 1962 - May 18, 2012

Tuesday Jean Blair, of Middletown passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Newburgh on Friday May 18, 2012. She was 49. She was born on November 9, 1962 in Middletown, NY. The family wishes to thank Westchester Medical Center and staff and the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence Staff and volunteers and Southwinds Retirement Home friends and staff for their continuous care and...
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William Howard Crooks

May 8, 1940 - May 17, 2012

William Howard Crooks of Middletown, a retired construction laborer with Local 17 and a lifelong resident of the area, died on May 17, 2012 in Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 72. The son of the late William Ohmer and Alta Budd Crooks, he was born on May 8, 1940 in Middletown. He was a member of Local 17 for over fifty years. Survivors include his wife Arlene Crooks at home. His...
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Mary Catherine Ingrassia

January 15, 1958 - May 16, 2012

MARY CATHERINE INGRASSIA January 15, 1958-May 16, 2012 Middletown - Mary Catherine "Mary Kay" Ingrassia passed away peacefully at home wrapped in her Mother's Loving arms on Wednesday May 16, 2012, she was 54 years old. The loving daughter of Dorothy Hogan Ingrassia and the late Louis J. Ingrassia Sr., Mary was born in Middletown New York on January 15, 1958. Mary was a graduate of Middletown...
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Elsie Marie Komonczi

March 10, 1950 - May 12, 2012

Elsie Marie Komonczi, a School bus driver for over 27 years who was known for her generosity, and lifelong resident of the area, died on Saturday May 12, 2012 at her son's home. She was 62. The daughter of the late Selah and Florence Oldrey Hadden, she was born on March 10, 1950 in Middletown, New York. She was a member of the Otisville-Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church; Greenville Seniors...
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Helen Mikulski

October 12, 1922 - May 9, 2012

Helen E. Mikulski Middletown, New York Helen E. Mikulski left our world and entered into heaven to join the love of her life, Andrew F. Mikulski Sr. on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at St. Theresa's Nursing Home after a long illness. She was 89. The daughter of the late Andrew and Sophie Klikuszowian Gancarcik, she was born on October 12, 1922 in Ogdensburg, NJ. When World War II broke out,...
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Carole Vanessa Brown

July 1, 1958 - May 6, 2012

Carole Vanessa Brown Middletown, New York Carole Vanessa Brown of Middletown, former Administrative Assistant for Western Orange Head Start and a lifelong resident of the area, died on Sunday May 6, 2012 in Wingate at Dutchess. She was 53. The daughter of the late Robert W. Brown Sr. and Mary Hunter Brown, she was born on July 1, 1958 in Middletown, N.Y. Survivors include her daughter Enid...
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George Battle, Jr.

January 7, 1940 - May 1, 2012

George Edward "Spoon" Battle Jr. of Pine Bush, retired employee of the MTA and a longtime resident of the area, died on Tuesday May 1, 2012 in Ellenville Hospital. He was 72. The son of the late George and Pauline Lavacarri, he was born on January 7, 1940 in New York, N.Y. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force He was an avid bowler and bowled in leagues in Ulster, Sullivan and Orange...
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Ruth E. Miressi

June 13, 1922 - April 11, 2012

Ruth E Miressi of Middletown, a retired therapy assistant at the Middletown Psychiatric Center and a lifelong resident of the area, died on April 11, 2012 in Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown with her family by her side . She was 89. The daughter of the late Arthur and Ida Moore Barker she was born on June 13, 1922 in Hamburg, N.J. She was the widow of John W. Miressi. Survivors...
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Ralph D. "Papi" Renna

May 3, 1942 - April 7, 2012

Ralph D. "Papi" Renna, an employee of Avalon Eyewear in Northvale, NJ and a longtime resident of the area, died Saturday April 7, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 69. The son of the late Ralph F. and Elizabeth Marano Renna, he was born May 3, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY. He was formerly the President and Owner of Hudson Valley Case Corp. in Newburgh, N.Y. and vice-president of Classic...
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James Joseph Amos

December 24, 1950 - April 2, 2012

James Joseph Amos a former Motor Coach Operator for Coach USA and a longtime resident of the area, died on April 2, 2012 at his home. He was 61. The son of the late George and Geraldine Fitzpatrick Amos, he was born on December 24, 1950 in Queens, N.Y. He was a member of the Pine Bush Knights of Columbus and the Church of the Infant Saviour in Pine Bush. Survivors include his brother Robert...
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Tomasnelsion Ryilea Almodovar

April 10, 1985 - March 24, 2012

Tomasnelsion Ryilea Almodovar Walden, New York Tomasnelsion Ryilea Almodovar, a junior electrician for AMD Electric in New Windsor, died on Saturday March 24, 2012. He was 26. The son of the late Thomas E. Almodovar and Ranaye L. Johnson Corley, he was born on April 10, 1985 in Middletown, New York. He was a member of Voice of the Gospel Mission Church in Middletown, NY. Survivors include...
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John K. Nejman

July 13, 1948 - March 23, 2012

S/SGT. John K. Nejman Middletown, New York S/Sgt. John K. Nejman, a retired Staff Sergeant in the US Marine Corp and longtime resident of the area, died Friday March 23, 2012 in Middletown, NY. He was 63. The son of the late Steve F. and Julia Becker Nejman, he was born on July 13, 1948 in Patchogue, NY. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. He was a life member of DAV; life member of...
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Joan Rodriguez

August 22, 1970 - March 17, 2012

Joan Rodriguez Middletown, NY Sunrise: August 22, 1970- Sunset: March 17, 2012 In loving memory of Joan Rodriguez, who was suddenly called home on March 17, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband: Francisco Rodriguez; her children: Madeline; Francisco; Ricardo; Samuel; Luis; Nicolas; her grandchildren: Adrien; Aeron; Abigael; Nevaeh; her loving parents: Mary Mason and George & Doreen...
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Vincenza "Vivian" Toia

September 16, 1926 - March 13, 2012

Vincenza "Vivian" Toia of Slate Hill, a retired Bank manager for Marine Midland Bank/HSBC in Tappan, N.Y., died on Tuesday March 13, 2012 at her home. She was 85. The daughter of the late Biaggio and Domenica Zumatto, she was born on September 16, 1926 in Sicily, Italy. She was a member of Holy Cross R.C. Church; the Greenville Seniors and the Slate Hill Pacers. Survivors include her husband...
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George Valastro

February 11, 1928 - February 24, 2012

The Reverend Monsignor George Valastro Middletown, New York The Rev. Monsignor George Valastro died on Friday February 24, 2012 in Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. He was 84. The son of the late Paul and Concetta Califano Valastro, he was born on February 11, 1928 in New Rochelle, New York. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served from 1946-1947. ...
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Helga Wong

April 4, 1938 - February 13, 2012

Helga Wong, a resident of Middletown for most of the past 50 years of her life, passed away on February 13, 2012 at Summit Park Nursing Care Center in Pomona, NY. She was 73. She was born in Germany to Fritz and Emma Koehler on April 4, 1938. She is survived by two sons: Tezeon Wong of Newbury, Ohio and Richard Moore of Grangeville, Idaho. She also leaves behind two grandchildren: Hanne...
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