Obituaries

Joseph Fevoli

Joseph Fevoli

Apr 1, 2025

Joseph Fevoli died peacefully on April 1, 2025, at Sapphire Health Care Center at Meadow Hill in Newburgh, NY on April 1, 2025.

The family has selected a simple cremation without visitation or calling hours.

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

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

William P. Scheels

William P. Scheels

Mar 30, 2025

William P. Scheels, a lifelong resident of Monroe, NY, and Police Officer for 23 years, died peacefully at home on March 30th, 2025, at the age of 64.

The son of Barbara Scheels and the late Joseph Scheels, he was born on October 10th, 1960, in Suffern, New York.

He was a member of The Monroe American Legion, Greenwood Lake Elks Lodge,...

Roseann Ciorciari

Roseann Ciorciari

Mar 30, 2025

Roseann Ciorciari passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024, at 74 years of age.

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

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 9:45 a.m. at the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 275 N 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Cremation care will be...

Celia Cordero

Celia Cordero

Mar 29, 2025

Celia Cordero, a longtime resident of Monroe, New York, peacefully passed away at home on March 29, 2025, at the age of 94.

Celia is the widow of Evan Lucas Cordero.

She is survived by her daughter Trinidad Matera and her husband John Matera of Pottstown, PA; her son Edgar Cordero and his wife Annabel of Bronx, NY; and her daughter Ivette...

Andrew James Holcomb

Andrew James Holcomb

Mar 28, 2025

Andrew James Holcomb of Tuxedo, NY, died peacefully on March 28, 2025, surrounded by his family.

The son of Andrew and Mary Holcomb, he was born in Chicago on September 18, 1943.

Andrew was an Executive in the Advertising Industry for thirty years, creating many lasting friendships. His foresight in marketing is still discussed and employed to this day.

He is survived by...

Fannie V. Lowther

Fannie V. Lowther

Mar 26, 2025

Fannie Victoria Lowther AKA "Vicky" was born on May 29, 1952 to Geraldine Lowther Dade and Willie Dade Sr. in New York City. Vicky attended Louis D Brandeis High School but ended up getting her GED, attending Pace University and being the very first in her Family to Graduate College. She set the bar high for all of us and...

Karen Alexandra Mengaziol

Karen Alexandra Mengaziol

Mar 25, 2025

Karen Alexandra Mengaziol, a 38-year resident of the area, passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 70.

Karen was a loving wife and a devoted mother.

 The daughter of the late Cornelius & Kathleen Finn, she was born in 1954.

Karen is survived by her loving Husband, Peter Mengaziol, and their children Juliet, Nathaniel, and Alexander Mengaziol. She is also...

Carolyn E Henry

Carolyn E Henry

Mar 24, 2025

Carolyn E. Henry, a longtime resident of Monroe, NY, died peacefully on March 24, 2025, after a long illness.  She was 79 years young.

Carolyn is survived by her husband Richard, their sons Kevin (Anne), Michael (Kathy), and Drew (Erin), and her four grandchildren.

A private family viewing will be held on March 26, 2025, between 12 noon and 2:00 PM at...

Mirtha Lina Rivera

Mirtha Lina Rivera

Mar 23, 2025

Mirtha Lina Rivera, a beloved mother to three children, passed away peacefully on March 23rd, 2025, at the age of 75, in Newburgh, NY. 

Born on August 5, 1949, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was a loving woman who touched the lives of everyone she encountered.

Mirtha devoted her life to her family, embodying the roles of mother, friend, and unwavering support...

Terry Allen VanDunk

Terry Allen VanDunk

Mar 17, 2025

Terry Allen VanDunk, 47, of Newburgh, NY, formerly of Warwick/ Chester, NY, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. He went home to be with his parents and many family and friends. 

The son of the late Darielle Alexander and Mr. Terry Ayres, he was born December 9, 1977, in Warwick, NY. 

Terry never met a stranger he didn't consider family. The...

Peter Robert Sforza

Peter Robert Sforza

Mar 17, 2025

Peter Sforza was on this Earth for nearly a century. He was born in 1927, the same year that Charles Lindbergh flew the first solo transatlantic flight. He died in 2025 as astronauts were preparing to leave the International Space Station. He was 97.

His mom, Teresa, was the Bronx's best cook, and his father, Dominick, was an immigrant from Italy...

Hector Manuel Caraballo

Hector Manuel Caraballo

Mar 15, 2025

Hector M. Caraballo

June 28, 1963 - March 15, 2025

It is with our heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hector Manuel Caraballo, at the age of 61, a long-time resident of Highland Mills, NY.

Born in the Bronx, Hector was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He lived a life filled with passion and love.

He will be remembered for his...

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...