Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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