Barbara Cathy Spina, passed away on October 19, 2020, at The Kaplan Family Hospice Residence located in Newburgh, NY. She was 87 years of age. The daughter of the late Henry and Anna Cathy, she was born in 1933 in Warwick, NY. Barbara served as a Tax Collector from 1967 until 1971; she then became the Town Clerk of Chester from 1971 until 1989. Barbara was a member of The Ladies Auxiliary, The Orange Town Clerks Association and The Senior Citizens of Chester where she held the position...

  Bernard Sol Ampel of Monroe and Cornwall, New York, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and a 46 year resident of the area, died at home on October 16,2020. Bernie, who was 84 years of age, lived a remarkable life. He was born in the Bronx in 1936 as the child of immigrants, and brought his warmth, loving nature, kindness, guidance, generosity and support into the lives of everyone fortunate enough to have known him. He will be profoundly missed and his family will endeavor to...

Lisa Gavilanez of Goshen, NY passed away on October 8, 2020 at Albany Medical Center, located in Albany NY. She was 42 years old. Lisa was the daughter of Carmen and Tony Jimenez. She was born on April 18, 1978 in Manhatten, NY Lisa was an office manager at Jones Chemical Inc. She was a member of the P.T.A and participated in the schools extracurricular activities as well as the local town sports. Lisa was a loving daughter, aunt, wife and mother; she was a very special lady that was...

Sandra Matos of Highland Mills, NY Passed away on October 7, 2020 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY. She was 68 years old. Sandra was the daughter of the late Luis and Norma Torres. She was born on December 9, 1951 in New York.  Sandra was a devoted mother and grandmother who was known to be a wizard in the kitchen. She taught her grandchildren many life lessons and will be dearly missed. Sandra is survived by her daughter Lisa Moreno and her three...

Paul W. Drake passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020. He was 93 years old. Paul was born in 1926, to the late, John and Anna Drake, in Gassaway, West Virginia. He moved to the area, and was a 61 year resident of Monroe. Paul was a United States Veteran, serving in World War II. Paul is survived by his wife Virginia. Additionally, he is survived by his brother Ben Drake, and sister Gladys Clark; children, Catherine Smith (Paul Smith), J Drake Hamilton(Patrick), John Drake (Meredith),...

Beverly Lynn Wanamaker, 60, beloved wife of Arthur William (Bill) Wanamaker of Stony Point, NY peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side on Monday, October 5, 2020. Beverly was born in Suffern, New York to Mary Gesner and the late Theodore Gesner on January 12, 1960.  She is survived by her two sons and their wives, William and Jennifer of Rock Tavern, NY and Nicholas and Kaitlyn of Stony Point, NY and two grandchildren, Charlotte and Lucas whom she adored. She is...

William Correia of Chester, died September 29, 2020. He was 38 years of age. His family has retained our firm in conducting services. Once all details are confirmed a full obituary will appear on our website. Funeral Arrangements and Cremation Care have been entrusted to Brendan T. Flynn and Thomas F. Flynn, Directors and Certified Cremation Specialists of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, Inc. To offer an online memorial please visit www.flynnfh.com

Gloriette Curtis Owens of Hartsdale, NY passed away on September 26, 2020 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, New York. She was 85 years old. Gloriette was a College instructor and executive secretary for over 45 years. Gloriette was a resident of Chester, New York for nearly 50 years. Gloriette was the daughter of the late James and Doris Curtis, she was born on January 29, 1935 in Paget, Bermuda. Her family immigrated from there to New Jersey in 1945. She was an alumna of East Orange High School...

Stephen O’Shea of Monroe, NY passed peacefully into eternal life on September 14, 2020.  Stephen was born May 30, 1964 in Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cathie (O’Shea) O’Shea; son’s Kieran and Stephen Jr.; daughter Erin Lynn; son-in-law Eddie McLaughlin; Mother Joan O’Shea; brothers Noel, Joe, Donal and John; sisters Margaret, Siobhan and twin Mary,  his uncle Euge O' Sullivan and faithful dog,...

Mark Allen Traynor Sr. of Goshen, NY passed away on September 14, 2020. He was 61 years of age.  The son of John and Joshphine, he was born October 3, 1958 in Providence, RI.  Mark was a loving father, grandfather and friend to all. Mark is survived by his sons Mark Traynor Jr. & Justin Traynor, his daughter in-laws Kate & Tracy Traynor, his five grandchildren, Jenna Traynor, 19, Haley Traynor, 16, Aven Traynor, 6, Gavin Traynor, 4 and Reagan Traynor, 2. Funeral...