Obituaries

Feb 9, 2024

Carol requested that her services be held privately and as simple as possible.

A cremation service was performed under the care and supervision of Brendan & Thomas Flynn at Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc., Chester, N.Y.

The care of Carol was entrusted to Brendan  & Thomas Flynn, and the staff of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers.

Feb 8, 2024

A complete obituary will follow once finished, and services will be private.

Cremation care at Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc., by Brendan and Thomas Flynn.

Feb 8, 2024

Steven Ringe

Monroe, New York



Steven Ringe, a retired Sergeant for the City of New York Police Department for 20 years and a 28-year resident of Monroe, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on February 8, 2024, at the age of 64. His loving family surrounded him at the time of his passing due to an illness related to the...

Feb 8, 2024

Robert York a retired Laborer for the Department of Public Works died at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh, N.Y. on February 8, 2024

His family has selected to hold a private service with cremation and burial of cremains in the Chester Cemetery

Brendan and Thomas Flynn provided cremation care at Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc.

The family entrusted the care Robert to the Flynn...

Feb 7, 2024

Norma Vasquez of Warwick, New York died peacefully on February 7, 2024 at Garnett Medical Center in Wallkill, N.Y.



The family has selected to hold private services, without calling hours.



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



The care of Norma was entrusted to the Flynn Family and staff of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial...

Feb 6, 2024

Charles H. “Charlie” Peterson

Charles Henry “Charlie” Peterson passed away on February 6, 2024, in Nyack, New York. He was born in Suffern, NY, on April 29, 1939, to the late Henry Vahle Peterson and Elizabeth Mary McGuinness Powers. Charlie served in the United State Air Force. After his retirement from General Electric Plastics, Parkersburg, West Virginia, Charlie relocated back to...

Feb 4, 2024

Services were private, cremation care provided by Brendan and Thomas Flynn at Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc, Chester, NY.

Feb 3, 2024

Laurie Rosario, of Monroe, NY, passed away, on February 3, 2024, at the age of 70.

Laurie Widmayer Rosario was born on March 23, 1953, in Ridgewood, NJ to Frederick W. Widmayer Jr and Jane Borden Widmayer Fellows. She grew up in Glen Rock, NJ, and attended Glen Rock High School. After completing her education, she became a long-time resident of...

Jan 30, 2024

Grace A. Jennings

Washingtonville, New York

Grace A. Jennings, a retired homemaker of Washingtonville, New York, a longtime resident of the area, died on January 30, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y.

Grace, the daughter of the late Roland and Agnes DeSerio, was born on September 10, 1950, in Hackensack, N.J.

There is not one single word that could describe the woman...

Jan 29, 2024

John Michael Mangan of Harriman, a 48-year resident of the area, passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 29th, 2024, at Garnet Health Hospital. 

He was 71 years old.

The Son of Raymond J Mangan and Kathleen Mangan (Kilbride).

 He was born on July 29th, 1952, in Brooklyn, NY.

He attended high school at Brooklyn Technology, where he enjoyed...

Jan 28, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Laura Georgina Alvarez (nee Carlo) on January 28, 2024.

She passed away peacefully at Valley View Nursing Home in Goshen after a long illness at the age of 90.

Laura was born and raised in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, and migrated to New York in the 1950s.

She was a 28-year resident of Orange County. She...

Jan 28, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Harvey P. Shames, a beloved resident of Chester, N.Y.

 Harvey passed away on January 28, 2024, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Warwick, N.Y.

 He was a retired worker for the City of New York Department of Homeless Services and was known for his kind and gentle...

Jan 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Joseph Delerario, a beloved member of the community in Chester, New York, passed away on January 28, 2024, at the Highland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Middletown, N.Y.



 At the age of 78, Joseph had lived a long and whole life.



Joseph was the son of the late Michael and Mary...

Jan 28, 2024

Salvador Perez a Regional Sales Manager for the Insurance Industry of Goshen, New York, died on January 28, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his caring and loving family.

His family is working on his obituary and a date for the Life Celebration to be held.

Once the obituary and details regarding the life celebration are confirmed, a complete obituary with additional...

Jan 26, 2024

Martha Caballero deCurrea Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Anastasia Shrine Church, 21 North Main Street, Harriman, N.Y. 10926.

Brendan & Thomas Flynn provided cremation care at Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc., Chester, NY.

The Flynn Family and the Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Center staff assisted the family with arranging and conducting the...

Jan 25, 2024

Jan 24, 2024

Robert E. Mielke (Bob) of Chester NY passed away at his home on January 24, 2024. Bob was 79 years old. The son of Emil and Mary he was born in July 1944.

Bob was a member of the American Legion and Chester Golden Age Club.

Bob is survived by his son John Mielke and his wife Elena Massimini, his daughter Barbara...

Jan 23, 2024

Margarete F. Obermeier, a 55-year resident of Salisbury Mills, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Valley View Nursing Center.

She was 99 years old. She was born in Munich, Germany, on September 1, 1924, the daughter of Ludwig and Florigne Voitz.

Margarete was predeceased by her husband, Rudolf G. Obermeier.

Margarete was a past member of the “Bowling Time” bowling league...

Jan 23, 2024

Jan 23, 2024

John George Holshek, 85, of Highland Mills, NY, went home early on the morning of January 23rd, 2024to join his predeceased family– including his father and mother, John Peter and Dorothy Holshek.

Born in The Bronx, NY in 1938, John grew up three blocks away from Yankee Stadium, where he often attended Yankees and Giants games with his brother, George, and...