Obituaries

Joan Marie Plaat

Joan Marie Plaat

Dec 1, 2024

Joan Marie Plaat, a longtime resident of Monroe, New York, died peacefully on December 1, 2024, after a long illness. She was 94 years old.

Joan retired from the New York Telephone Company after 25 years of service.

The daughter of the late Gino and Marie Betro, she was born in the Bronx.

Joan was the widow of Michael Plaat.

Joan leaves behind her...

Claire Eileen Peters

Claire Eileen Peters

Nov 26, 2024

Claire Eileen Peters of Chester, New York, died on November 26, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh, New York.

She was the widow of Michael Peters.

The daughter of the late James & Eileen Quinn was born on June 14, 1948, in Woodside, Queens, N.Y..

She retired from Chase Bank.

She is survived by her beloved brother Matthew Quinn, his wife Mary, and...

Zina Whitney

Zina Whitney

Nov 24, 2024

Zina Whitney of Middletown, N.Y., formerly of Monticello, New York, died peacefully on November 24, 2024, at Middletown Park Manor Health Care Facility at 97 years old. She was a 35-year resident of Sullivan County.

Zina was born in Lawrence, MA, on August 18, 1927, to the late Stanley and Zina Grotsky. She was the widow of Michael Whitney. 

Zina was a...

Cathryn Elaine Murray

Cathryn Elaine Murray

Nov 24, 2024

Cathryn Elaine Murray of Chester, NY, died peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City on November 24, 2024.

Per Cathryn's wishes, no formal services will be held.

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

.The family has entrusted the care of Cathryn to the Flynn Family and staff of Flynn Funeral...

James William Knox III

James William Knox III

Nov 22, 2024

James William Knox III

Washingtonville, New York

James passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Lucy, by his side on November 22. He was 91 years of age.

Born March 24, 1933, in Brooklyn to Dorothy Ann Soper and James William Knox Jr, James created and lived a wonderful life.

After graduating from James Monroe High School in the Bronx, he enlisted...

Thomas F. Kennedy

Thomas F. Kennedy

Nov 21, 2024

Thomas F. Kennedy of Washingtonville, New York, died peacefully at his niece's home at age 86.

Per Thomas's request, there will be no public calling hours, just a simple cremation service.

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

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

Arelene Margaret Roberts

Arelene Margaret Roberts

Nov 20, 2024

Arlene Margaret Roberts

Salisbury Mills, N.Y.

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Arlene Margaret Roberts,

beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, on November 20, 2024, at the age of 85. Her family surrounded her during her final hours.

Born on June 25, 1939, in New York City, Arlene lived a life full of love, strength, and

dedication to her family. She was known for her...

Marion B. Mercer

Marion B. Mercer

Nov 18, 2024

After a long illness, Marion B. Mercer of Goshen, New York, died peacefully on November 18, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh, New York.

She was 73 years of age.

A private family viewing was held on November 19, 2024, at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 3 Hudson Street, Chester, NY 10918.

Cremation care followed at Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc., Chester,...

Juanita Morris Clemente

Juanita Morris Clemente

Nov 14, 2024

Juanita “Jenny” Clemente

Goshen, New York

 Jenny was the epitome of a loving wife, devoted mother, and selfless grandmother. She was strong, loving, caring, and the most selfless woman I have ever known.

She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and came to the United States when she was 13 years old. She grew up to work in a beauty salon; after...

George "Sid" Ketchum

George "Sid" Ketchum

Nov 11, 2024

George “Sid” Ketchum died peacefully on November 11, 2024, in Westchester, New York, at the age of 81. Sid is survived by his wife, Pamela Ketchum; children Taft (Colleen) Ketchum, Preston Ketchum, Elizabeth (Stefan) Deppisch, and Rebecca (Christopher Roberti) Ketchum; siblings Ross (Dale) Ketchum, and Mary (Jim (Deceased)) County; Grandchildren Quinn Ketchum, Nate Ketchum, Max Deppisch, Bella Deppisch, Emma Deppisch,...

Harry Hicks

Harry Hicks

Nov 6, 2024

Harry Hicks, a longtime resident of Nanuet, New York, died peacefully at his residence on November 6, 2024 at 73 years of age. 

The son of the late Isabella and Warren Hicks, he was born on June 7, 1951 in Nyack, NY. 

Harry was a postal carrier for the United States Post Office of Port Chester, NY, for over 20 years. 

Harry was...

Constance Anna Sauro

Constance Anna Sauro

Nov 4, 2024

Constance Anna Sauro of Washingtonville, New York, passed away on November 4, 2024, at Westchester Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, New York, at age 65. 

Constance was a dedicated Nurse’s Aide at Garnet Medical Center (Orange Regional Medical Center) in Middletown, NY, where she touched countless lives with her kindness and compassion.

Born in Queens, NY, to the late William and Beatrice...

Adrienne Leah Lindine

Adrienne Leah Lindine

Oct 29, 2024

Adrienne Leah Lindine, a 24-year resident of Montgomery, NY, died on October 29, 2024, at the age of 63. 

She was born on December 16, 1960, in Middletown, NY, the daughter of the late Adrienne and Edward Bond.

Adrienne is survived by her husband, David Lindine of Montgomery, NY; her daughters and son, Adrienne Thiel of Pine Bush, NY, Jacqueline Palmiotti of...

Paul Stuart

Paul Stuart

Oct 29, 2024

Paul Richard Stuart was born September 30th, 1958, in the Bronx, New York. He grew up the youngest of three children brought into the world by Leonard and Angelina Stuart.

Throughout his early adolescence, Paul enjoyed bird hunting and learning culinary skills from his family. As a teenager, Paul worked in a bakery. These experiences enabled him to create many memories...

Jesse Arguinzoni Olsen

Jesse Arguinzoni Olsen

Oct 28, 2024

Jesse (Arguinzoni) Olsen 

May 15, 1987 – October 28, 2024

Jesse (Arguinzoni) Olsen of Monroe, NY, was tragically and unexpectedly taken from us on October 28, 2024, at the age of 37. She was the beloved daughter of Dee and Oscar Arguinzoni of Goshen, NY. Jesse is survived by her cherished fur baby, Thor NuggetBucket; her sister, Dominique Arguinzoni; and her nephew,...

Lloyd Wisotzky

Lloyd Wisotzky

Oct 27, 2024

Lloyd Wisotzky, of Bronx, New York, died on October 27, 2024, at the age of 64.

Burial will occur on November 4, 2024, at 3:00 pm at the Chester Cemetery, 1 Hudson Street, Chester, NY 10918.

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

Claire E. Peters

Claire E. Peters

Oct 26, 2024

Claire E. Peters of Chester, N.Y., died at St. Luke's Hospital.  She was 76 years of age.

There will be no formal calling hours, but a private life celebration will be held at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 3 Hudson Street, Chester, NY 10918.

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

The family...

Eleanor Hunderfund

Eleanor Hunderfund

Oct 26, 2024

Eleanor (Ellie) Hunderfund passed away on October 26, 2024 at the age of 96. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Katherine and Henry Scharmer , brother Kurt, husband Cornelius (Tink), and her oldest son Donald. Surviving Ellie are her sons Gary (Stephanie, William & Kyle) and Brian (Judi, Rebecca) as well as Donald’s children Eliannah Linehan (Dave, Nolan, Emilia)) and Daniel. 



Ellie...

Felicia Caruso

Felicia Caruso

Oct 25, 2024

Felicia Caruso

It is with great sadness that the family of Felicia Caruso announces her passing. She was a strong woman who will be greatly missed by her family and her friends. "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have...

Stephanie Elaine Wander

Stephanie Elaine Wander

Oct 25, 2024

Stephanie Elaine Wander of Blooming Grove, NY, died on October 25, 2024, at the age of 57.

She was born on January 31, 1967, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of Gary and Debb Reid.

Stephanie worked as a controller for Mercedez Benz.

Stephanie was the most caring, selfless person who was loved by everyone she met. Her smile lit up a room, and...

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