Nov 27, 2023

Jerome "Jerry" O'Donnell, age 79 of Middletown, NY entered into rest on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.

Jerome was born in New York City. He was the son of Colette and James O'Donnell.

He is survived by his wife Sharon, married for 57 years. He was the love of...

Nov 12, 2023

Marjorie (Midge) Mirfield Decker, age 96, of Goshen entered into rest on Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Goshen, NY, surrounded by her children.

Marjorie was born July 6, 1927 in Rock Island, IL. She is the daughter of the late Thomas and the late Clara (Sellmer) Mirfield. Midge received her BA from Augustana College. After marrying Ralph...

Oct 31, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Gerasolo, 72, of Goshen died Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus, Newburgh, NY.

Betty was born October 1, 1951, in Ridgewood, NJ, the daughter of Richard and Constance (Tronstad) Hessen.

Betty was a homemaker while her children were growing up and then was the owner and operator...

Oct 25, 2023

Gregory F. Brown, 82, of Goshen passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY. Gregory and his family have been a Goshen, NY resident for the past 40+ years.

Gregory was born August 3, 1941, in New York, NY; the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Brown.

He served in the...

Oct 22, 2023

Robert F. Hunt, Jr., 73, of Goshen entered into rest on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.

Robert was born March 9, 1950 in Goshen, NY. He is the son of Robert F. and Gladys (Beebe) Hunt Sr.

He worked at Orange Ulster BOCES, Goshen, NY.

He is...

Oct 14, 2023

Frances P. Sanzone, 75, of Goshen entered into rest on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.

Frances was born April 3, 1948, in Jamaica, Queens, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Rosaria (Grasso) Cavallaro.

She retired from the Mental Health Association, Goshen, NY as a Family Advocate, where she provided...

Oct 12, 2023

James A. Lagarde Jr., 50 passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2023.

He was born January 30, 1973, in Manhattan, the son of the late James Lagarde Sr. and Carole Lagarde. Jimmy grew up and graduated from Goshen.

Soccer was Jimmy's life passion with his career starting at Burke Catholic High School. From there, Jimmy...

Oct 6, 2023

Michael L. Murphy, Sr., 79, of Goshen entered into rest on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.

Michael was born October 20, 1943, in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Walter and Helen (Slone) Langdon.

He drove for Kisco Cab, Mt. Kisco, NY.

He is survived by his wife...

Oct 5, 2023

Jean M. Cramer, 81, of Goshen entered into rest on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at home.

Jean was born February 3, 1942, in Trenton, NJ, the daughter of Robert and Mary Alice (Kline) Drack.

Jean loved to garden. She maintained the gardens at OCCC (Suny Orange) in Middletown, NY.

She is survived by...

Oct 3, 2023

Marie Lasaponara Fazzino, 87 of Goshen, NY and formerly Little River, SC passed away peacefully at home on October 3, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on April 8, 1936 in Manhattan, NY, she was the eldest child of Antonio and Angela Lasaponara. After moving to Jersey City as a child, her family purchased a summer home on...

Sep 30, 2023

GOSHEN, NY – Elisabeth Mansfield, owner of Mansfield Commercial Real Estate and resident of the Town of Goshen for 34 years, departed this life on September 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 7, 1956, to Mary (née Charrot) and Charlie Mansfield, Elisabeth was the fifth of six children raised at the family home in Garden...

Sep 30, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce the death of Brian Oliver Downes, 31, of Campbell Hall, NY. Brian was officially pronounced on September 30, 2023 with his sister by his side and the love of his parents, nephew, son and fiancé in his heart and mind. Brian will be missed by everyone who had the privilege to know...

Sep 26, 2023

Ralph Avagnano, Sr., age 81, of Cape Coral, FL entered into rest Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

Ralph was born July 15, 1942 in Waldwick, NJ. He is the son of the late Alessandro and the late Theresa (DeMatteo) Avagnano. He married Patricia Voss.

He was employed by Fairlawn Board Of Education as a Supervisor.

Sep 24, 2023

Belovich, Geraldine Rose

June 30, 1940 – September 24, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Geraldine Rose Belovich passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at the age of 83 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Jean Marie Nicoli, Gerald...

Sep 24, 2023

Linda Ann McCombs, 69, of Campbell Hall, NY, entered into rest on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY.

Linda was born October 10, 1953, in Middletown, NY, the daughter of Douglas and Gloria (Mabee) McCombs.

She worked for Valley View Nursing Home, Goshen, NY as a Cook for 27 years....

Sep 19, 2023

John "Jack" J. Deshler, age 82, of Chester entered into rest Tuesday, September 19, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born June 18, 1941 in Goshen, NY. He is the son of the late Frederick and the late Anna Mae (Butler) Deshler.

Jack was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was...

Sep 17, 2023

Frank J. Gurrieri, 76, of Middletown entered into rest on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Castle

Point VA Hospital, Fishkill, NY.

Frank was born August 11, 1947, in Paterson, NJ, the son of Frank J. Gurrieri, Sr and Theresa

(Paterno) Gurrieri.

He served in the US Army from 1967 to 1970....

Sep 15, 2023

Andrew B. Dembek, Sr. 75, of Middletown died Friday, September 15, 2023, at Montgomery Nursing Home in Montgomery, NY.

Andrew was born April 21, 1948, in Goshen, NY, the son of Barney and Helen (Conklin) Dembek. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret.

He was a former dirt track race car driver. He started in...

Sep 14, 2023

Joanne Catherine Kehoe of Lake Worth, FL, passed away on September 14th, 2023, at the age of 73.

Born November 30th, 1949 in Queens, NY, Joanne was the cherished daughter of Lillian and John Kehoe. The family relocated to Goshen, NY when Joanne was young, where she grew up alongside her four siblings. She was a proud...

Sep 13, 2023

Dr. Robert (Bob) Rakov passed away peacefully on September 13, 2023 at home with his family at the age of 96. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather to a family who were so lucky to have shared his life full of love, humor, and compassion for others.

The son of Dr. Daniel and Helen...