Gustav Egon Hansen of Modena, NY, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was 87. Gus was born on April 23, 1937 in Wrixum auf Föhr, Germany, to the late Heinrich and Frieda (Petersen) Hansen.   He is predeceased by his brother Hermann Hansen (Germany). Egon, as known by his family, was born and raised on the beautiful island of Föhr. He completed his apprenticeship at a young age and quickly began building homes in the timber frame style. He then emigrated to...

James Allen Perine of Wallkill, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024, at home.  He was 81. The son of the late Fred S. and Una M. Cahill Perine, he was born September 12, 1942 in Rockville Centre, NY. James (Jim) was an English teacher at Stephen A. Halsey Jr. High 157, Rego Park, Queens. Survivors include his wife Adrienne Gelfand-Perine, daughter Jessica Powers & husband Brandon, daughter Amanda Wetzstein, stepson Joshua Gelfand & wife Eliza, stepson Matthew...

Ed Devitt, a man defined by the village where he was born and raised, and lived his entire life, strove toward preserving and redefining that village through his life’s work in both business and politics, died at home on the first of May, surrounded by loved ones. The son of the late William J and Agnes Flannery Devitt, he was born November 29, 1935 in Montgomery, New York. From an early age Ed cultivated a love of his hometown, its history and his family’s commitment to it....

Marsha Lynn Aronson August 9, 1947 – April 27, 2024 Walden, NY Marsha Aronson, 76, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and former NYS-Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, passed away at home after suffering a long illness. Marsha was born in 1947 in the Bronx, New York, to Pearl and Harry Aronson. She was raised by her parents and maternal grandparents, Nettie and Herman Baumet, in Washington Heights, in Manhattan. Marsha attended the notable Bronx High School of Science, graduating...

John Wesley Lee, III Sunrise:  November 24, 1950   –   Sunset:  April 23, 2024 On November 24, 1950, John Wesley Lee III was born to the late Deacon John Wesley Lee, II and Deaconess Bernice Elizabeth Lee.  John is the third child of 10 children born to this loving couple.  On April 23, 2024, in the early morning, the Lord called him home. As a young boy, John loved the military; and he was a member of the Blue...

Michael Jacob Lounsbury of Montgomery, NY, a lifelong resident of the area passed away, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Montgomery. He was 42. The son of Jeff Lounsbury and Susan Jacobsen, he was born February 18, 1982 in Newburgh, NY. Michael was an avid motorcycle racer beginning at the young age of 7. His passion of the sport led him to obtaining his ProAm license at just 16. He was successful in his racing endeavors, dominating the Thunderdome and earning the title “Dozer”,...

Emily Esther Mont of Middletown, NY passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The daughter of Michael and Shirley Mont, she was born August 11, 2022, in Warwick, NY. Emily was a sweet, loving girl filled with joy and love. She filled our family's hearts with love and happiness. She loved playing hide and seek, tickling each other, and loved playing at the park. Emily loved seeing animals and making animal noises. Emily loved being silly...

Christopher Lynn Keller passed away on Monday April 15th, 2024, surrounded by his family at the age of 63. Chris was born in Houston, Texas to George and Connie Keller on February 23rd, 1961, the youngest of four children. His family moved several times in his younger years and settled in Franklin Lakes, NJ. It was here he started working for his neighbor, Dave Flitcroft, who was a nurseryman and owner of Shady Hollow Nursery. Dave became Chris’ mentor and dear friend teaching...

Carlos Arranz of Modena, NY, passed away peacefully Friday, April 5, 2024 at his home in Modena. He was 78. The son of the late Avelino and Carmen Bousono Arranz, he was born April 7, 1945 in Newark, NJ and grew up in Walden, NY. He graduated from Valley Central High School in 1965 and spent most of his life in Modena, NY where he raised his family. Carlos served as a Second-Class Petty Officer in the United States Navy from 1965-1973. Following completion of his service to his country, he...

Emilie N. Johnson, of Montgomery, NY, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, peacefully in her Montgomery home. She was 69 years old.She was the daughter of the late Edwin Nelson Sr. and Bertha Monell Nelson. Emmy Lou, as her family affectionally called her, was born November 13, 1954, in Newburgh, NY.Emilie worked as an account clerk for N.Y.S. Department of Corrections, in Wallkill, NY, and retired, after 30 plus years of service, in 2010. She was an active member of Goodwill church,...