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Blake Ashley Axtell, age 79 of Montgomery, NY, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 after a short illness. Ashley, as he was known to his friends, has been a familiar sight around Montgomery and surrounding areas since 1970. Whether seen on local streets pouring sidewalks, or working at a building site, he was described by many as "the most unusual character I've ever met." Often unkempt and wearing old, dirty, torn clothing, he looked more like a street person working for his...

Philip Bayer of Wallkill, NY, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in Newburgh.  He was 70.  The son of Jakob and Margaretha Kreter Bayer, he was born September 29, 1948 in Salzburg, Austria. Philip retired from Con Edison after 41 years as a surveyor and Construction Representative.  Phil enjoyed Civil War History and following the Civil War Trails. He enjoyed many road trips throughout the United States visiting National Parks.  Survivors...

John Michael Wolven Sr. of Middletown, NY, a longtime resident of the area passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018, in Middletown, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 75.  The son of the late LeRoy and Viola Swales Wolven, he was born November 29, 1943 in Montgomery. John was retired from Pete & Tony's Plumbing & Heating, Washingtonville, NY Survivors include his daughter  Rosemary Barbookles of Salisbury Mills, Son  John Michael Wolven Jr. & his...

John J. Marron Sr. of Montgomery, NY, a longtime resident of the area passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 at home.  He was 94.    The son of the late Peter and Alice Comiskey Marron, he was born June 02, 1924 in Manhattan.   John served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He owned and operated his own construction company and Montgomery Tire in Montgomery.  He was a 70 year member of Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department, a 70 year member of...

On Tuesday, December 25th, Clara “Peaches” DiFazio passed away at her home in Walden, NY. She was 56 years old. She was born on March 30th, 1962 in Newburgh to Gloria (Blanco) and Vincent DiFazio Sr. She grew up in Newburgh and Walden, NY and attended Valley Central High School. She had worked briefly as a paralegal in New York City. Though she faced personal challenges and adversity throughout her life, she maintained an almost constant smile, and was always eager to help others in...

Eric E. Lindahl, 79, of Middletown, NY, a long-time resident of the area, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted family on Friday, December 21, 2018. Born April 28, 1939, in New York City, he was the eldest son of the late Ernest Lindahl and Marie (Tisell) Lindahl. Eric is survived by his loving wife Ginger of 55 years; along with his son Eric Lindahl Jr and his wife Sue; his daughter Cindy Dickman and her husband Robert; his five grandchildren Amanda, Brianna and Joseph...

Joseph C. Guardino, Jr. of Newburgh, NY, a Business owner of Sunshine Ice Cream, Newburgh and a longtime resident of the area passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 20, 2018, in Newburgh.  He was 58.  The son of Joseph Guardino, Sr. and Virginia Ruberto Guardino, he was born July 19, 1960 in Brooklyn, NY. He was a Scout Leader of Boy Scout Troop 125 for over 18 years, Joseph was a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. Joseph also was an...

Christopher Joseph Olson of Wallkill, NY, son of the late Clayton and Helen Olson was born on March 20, 1950 and peacefully passed away surrounded by his family and friends, the Jacozzi’s, Hagar’s, Palen’s, Pelella’s, and Christiano’s on December 14, 2018.  He lived his life for his family, friends and his career.  Together for 50 years, Chris was a proud husband to his wife, Joann,  and an amazing father to his daughter Michelle, son Chris and...

James E. Colegrove of Newburgh, NY, a retired mechanic and a longtime  resident of the area passed away on Friday December 7, 2018, in Newburgh.  He was 69.  The son of the late Marvin P and Esther Louise Hunt Colegrove, he was born October 27, 1949 in Elmira, NY . Survivors include his daughter Dana Herm and her husband, JD, son Devin Colegrove, daughter Alana Wartenberg, daughter Emma Colegrove; two grandsons: Anderson and Aidan; sister Valerie Ramsay and her husband Dean;...