Obituaries

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

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

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

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...

Jan 23, 2024

Jan 22, 2024

Nimisha M. Dholakia of Monroe, NY, died on January 22, 2024, at Garnett Medical Center in Wallkill, N.Y.

She was 57 years of age.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, Inc., 139 Stage Road, Monroe, New York 10950.

Hindu services will be held at the funeral home at...

Jan 21, 2024

In loving memory of Steven J. Wolfson, a dedicated New York state resident hailing from Walden, Steven peacefully passed away at 77 on January 21, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the cherished son of Louis I. Wolfson and Gertrude (Diamond) Wolfson, formerly of Smithtown, NY. Steven is also preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judi...

Jan 20, 2024

Margaret Mary Casper of Washingtonville, New York, died peacefully on January 20, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

Per Margaret's instructions, there are to be no tears, no sadness, and no funeral, but a big party at the Beach this summer at the family reunion.

The family held a private viewing at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers

Cremation...

Jan 20, 2024

Aileen Silver was born in New York on February 8, 1947, and died peacefully on January 20, 2024, at 76.

Aileen is survived by her daughters Alanna Silver and Beth Pilchik, son-in-law Evan Pilchik, and her grandsons Miles and Matthew, who she loved and brought her great pride and joy.

She is also survived by her brother Barry Balaban and cousins Ed...

Jan 19, 2024

Jan 13, 2024

Asia Inelsa Vasquez-Munoz, a Project Manager for Emblem Health and a Monroe, New York resident, died on January 13, 2024, at the Kaplan Residence Hospice in Newburgh, N.Y.

 She was 53 years of age.

The visitation will be on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Road, Monroe, New York...

Jan 12, 2024

Jan 11, 2024

Kari Liska of Goshen, New York, died on January 11, 2024, at Montefiore St. Luke's Hospital.

Per Kari's wishes, there will be no public wake, but a springtime celebration of LIFE will be held at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 3 Hudson Street, Chester, New York 10918 on May 11, 2024 from 11:00 am to 1:00 PM

With a Memorial Mass...

Jan 5, 2024

Herman J. Olberding, Jr of Goshen, N.Y., died unexpectedly on January 5, 2024, at Garnett Medical Center in Wallkill, N.Y. He was 55 years of age.

The son of the late Herman J. & MaryEllen Olberding, Sr., he was born in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, on August 27, 1968.

Herman was a Driver for Building Products in the Hudson Valley Region.

Herman was...

Jan 1, 2024

Claire M. McNeil

Central Valley, NY, and Raleigh, NC

Claire M. McNeil, 102, a longtime Central Valley, New York resident, passed peacefully on January 1, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.

Claire was born to the late Raphael and Isma Del Valle Lowe on July 15, 1921.

She was a dedicated homemaker and an active member of Central Valley United Methodist Church in Central Valley, New...