Obituaries

Margarita Torres

Margarita Torres

Mar 14, 2025

Margarita Torres, a resident of Campbell Hall, NY, passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 77.

Daughter of the late Meliton and Sindulfa, she was born in Puerto Rico on December 29, 1947

Margarita is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Torres, of Campbell Hall, NY; their daughters, Kristian Gillett and Grace Ortiz, of Campbell Hall, NY; and their...

Peter Scalia

Peter Scalia

Mar 12, 2025

Peter Scalia, a longtime resident of the Town of Hamptonburgh, passed away on March 12, 2025, at 74 years of age.

The son of the late Angela and Liboria Scalia, he was born in Sicily in 1951.

Peter was a founder of Little Italy in Monroe, Middletown, and Goshen, NY, for over 50 years. He was the heart and soul of his...

Kathy Lynn Vandunk

Kathy Lynn Vandunk

Mar 11, 2025

Kathy Lynn Vandunk, a cherished member of Washingtonville, New York, passed away peacefully at her son’s home surrounded by her children and grandchildren on March 11, 2025, at the age of 62. 

She was born on April 15, 1962, in the village of Suffern and was raised in Hillburn, NY.

 Kathy was a dedicated parent and grandparent; she loved to dance and...

Jesse Daniel Winkler

Jesse Daniel Winkler

Mar 10, 2025

Jesse Daniel Winkler, of Monroe, NY, unexpectedly passed away at 32 years old on March 10, 2025. 

The son of Eileen Canfield and the late Scott Winkler, he was born on May 18, 1992, in Monroe, NY.

 Jesse will be remembered as a kind, caring, and generous soul. He was an intelligent, talented, and funny child who amused his friends, family, and...

Donna Solimando

Donna Solimando

Mar 8, 2025

Donna Solimando, 1947–2025

Last week, we said goodbye to Donna Solimando—a woman who knew how to make an entrance and when the time came, knew how to make an exit, too.

She was born Donna Russo in the Bronx, a first-generation Italian American raised in the warm embrace of family and tradition. Her mother had left the small village of Calvanico, Italy,...

Lorene Rivera-Lamboy

Lorene Rivera-Lamboy

Mar 7, 2025

Lorene Rivera-Lamboy of Warwick, New York, died peacefully after a long illness at the Joe Raso Hospice Residence in New City, N.Y., on March 7, 2025.

The daughter of Luis and Estelle Marrero Rivera, she was born in New York City on September 30, 1965.

Her family is working on her obituary, which will be posted on our website and placed in...

Maria S. Gonzalez

Maria S. Gonzalez

Mar 6, 2025

Maria S. Gonzalez of Goshen, N.Y., died peacefully at Garnet Medical Center in Wallkill, N.Y., on March 6, 2025.

Brendan and Thomas Flynn will provide cremation care at Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc., Chester, NY 10918.

A Life Celebration will be held on May 24, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 3 Hudson Street, Chester, NY...

David S. Bell

David S. Bell

Mar 5, 2025

David S. Bell, a lifelong Chester, New York resident, died peacefully on March 5, 2025.   David was born to Seely and Dorothy Bell.

Dave was a lifelong resident of Chester and retired Highway Superintendent for the Town. Dave was the Past President of the Orange County Highway Association and the Vice President of the New York State Highway Superintendant's Association.

 Above...

Dianne Elizabeth Arrao

Dianne Elizabeth Arrao

Mar 5, 2025

Dianne Elizabeth Arrao, a Central Valley resident, passed away on March 5, 2025, at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence at 61 years of age.

No public calling hours will be held.

Cremation care will be provided under the immediate care and supervision of Brendan and Thomas Flynn at Oxford Hills Crematory, Chester, NY.

The family entrusted Dianne's care to the Flynn Family and Flynn...

Frank L Gerow Sr.

Frank L Gerow Sr.

Mar 5, 2025

Frank L Gerow Sr., 90, of White Lake, passed away on March 5, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at Garnet Medical Center.

The son of Easter and Walter Gerow, Frank was born on February 9, 1935 in Monticello. 

Frank found hislifelong passion in bluegrass music at an early age. Whether strumming a guitar, picking a banjo, or singing heartfelt harmonies, Frank brought...

Robert Kressler

Robert Kressler

Feb 26, 2025

Robert Paul Kressler, a lifelong resident of Sugar Loaf, New York, passed away at St. Anthony’s Hospital on February 26, 2025, at the age of 80.

He was born on August 5, 1944, in Jersey City, NJ, the son of the late Paul Kressler and Grace Brightenback.

Robert was a Senior Packaging Engineer for Pfizer in Pearl River until retirement.

He was a...

Ilona D Reyes

Ilona D Reyes

Feb 24, 2025

Ilona D. Reyes, a Chester resident, passed away on February 24, 2025, at 76 years of age.

No public calling hours will be held.

Cremation care was provided under the immediate care and supervision of Brendan and Thomas Flynn at Oxford Hills Crematory, Chester, NY.

The family entrusted Ilona's care to the Flynn Family and Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center's staff.  

Martin M. Coleman

Martin M. Coleman

Feb 24, 2025

Martin (MIKE) Coleman, 87, of Monroe, New York, was a retired Con Edison nuclear maintenance mechanic who had lived in the area for 44 years. He died at home on February 24, 2025. The son of the late James J. Coleman and Mary Roddey Coleman, he was born in June 1937 in Brooklyn, New York. 

He was a proud member of...

Claire Morgan

Claire Morgan

Feb 23, 2025

Claire Morgan of Chester, N.Y., died peacefully at her residence on February 23, 2024.

As Claire wished, no public calling hours will be held now. A Life Celebration will be held in the Spring.

Cremation care will be provided by Brendan & Thomas Flynn at Oxford Hills Crematory, Chester, NY.

The family entrusted Clarie's care to the Flynn Family and Flynn Funeral &...

Nicholas Paul Santana

Nicholas Paul Santana

Feb 23, 2025

Nicholas P. Santana, a Fifteen-year resident of Chester, NY, died peacefully on February 23, 2025, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital.

Nicholas retired from Con Edison and is survived by his wife, Elsie, and their children, Nicholas and Maria.

A private family viewing will be held at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 3 Hudson Street, Chester, NY 10918.

Services will be held at...

Albert J. LaMarch

Albert J. LaMarch

Feb 13, 2025

Albert J. LaMarch

Harriman, New York

Albert J. LaMarch of Harriman, N.Y., a 39-year resident of the area and an assistant chief Engineer for Tishman Speyer at 11 West 42nd Street, New York, New York for the past 40 years, died on February 13, 2025, at Westchester Medical Center in the Town of Mount Pleasant, N.Y.

 Al was 63 years old and born...

Christine M. Haberzettl

Christine M. Haberzettl

Feb 12, 2025

Christine M. Haberzettl of Port Jervis, NY, a retired Cloister Nun and then retired Home Health Aid, died peacefully on February 12, 2025, at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY.

The family will not have public calling hours but is arranging for a spring burial of cremains in Pennsylvania.

Cremation care was under the immediate care and supervision of Brendan...

Agnes Grogan

Agnes Grogan

Feb 9, 2025

Agnes Grogan, a resident of Washingtonville for 20 years, died peacefully on February 9, 2025, at 81 years old. 

The daughter of the late Martin and Anna Kennedy, she was born on October 5, 1943, in the Bronx.

Agnes worked as a secretary for her husband's printing company. 

Aunt Aggie was a remarkable woman who always put family first. She impacted all of...

Dr. Steven S. Mezzio, PhD

Dr. Steven S. Mezzio, PhD

Feb 6, 2025

Steven S. Mezzio, Ph.D, CPA, died on February 6, 2025, after a six-year courageous fight against pancreatic cancer.

 His sheer will to live and personal strength helped him to strive on with purpose as he fought to survive. Steven had been a partner at PwCbefore he became a Professor of Practice, Accounting, Auditing and ESG at Pace University, Lubin School of...

Brita C Cusie

Brita C Cusie

Feb 4, 2025

Brita C. Cusie died peacefully at Garnet Medical Center in Wallkill, New York, on February 4, 2025.

The family has selected to hold private services at this time but will plan a Life Celebration in the Spring; once the date and times have been confirmed, our website will be updated with the information.

Brendan and Thomas Flynn will supervise cremation care at...