Cody John Pianka of Montgomery, NY, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019, in Montgomery.  He was 26.  The son of Michael A. and Lisa S. Irwin Pianka, he was born October 03, 1992 in Suffern, NY Cody had a love of all animals and loved his family, especially being with all of his brothers. He worked as a customer service representative for Autopro Auto Parts in Montgomery. Along with his parents, survivors include his brother Michael Pianka & Kelsey of Albany,...

Vera Mae Edsall of New Paltz, NY, a longtime resident of the area passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Poughkeepsie.  She was 92.  The daughter of the late Alfred and Belle Angell Johnson, she was born January 28, 1927 in Big Lake, Minnesota. Vera was a member of the Wallkill Reformed Church and the Historical Society of Shawangunk & Gardiner. She was the widow of Edward Edsall. Survivors include her daughter Susan Nadler of Schenectady, daughter Linda Olivo...

Deborah C. MacEwan of Montgomery, NY, a longtime resident of the area passed away peacefully at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, surrounded by her family.  She was 66.  The daughter of the late Joseph R. Carr and Lillian Christensen Carr, she was born October 4, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York. Survivors include her Husband, Scott MacEwan at home. Son, Daniel MacEwan of Wallkill, NY.  Daughter, Kristin MacEwan of Montgomery, NY. Sister,...

Loretta "Lori" Bruggemann, a longtime resident of Walden, NY, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019, in Newburgh.  She was 72.  The daughter of the late Louis and Connie Covino Bisignano, she was born February 10, 1947 in White Plains, NY Lori was a member of the Thomas A. Edison Elementary School PTA, past president and founding member of Pack 1 Port Chester Cub Scouts, and was a retired sales clerk for Wal Mart in Newburgh. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with...

Jane Leenstra of Walden, NY, departed to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Middletown, NY. She was 68. Her devotion to family and her firm belief in God supported her in her battle with cancer and ultimately gave her peace. Jane married her best friend Bouwe on November 1, 1969. They were married for 50 years. They were blessed with a large, loving family. Jane loved to spend time with her six beloved grandchildren.  She loved traveling and especially camping with her...

  Elaine G. Levy of New Paltz, NY, a retired bookkeeper for Zeger Brothers Hardware, Newburgh, NY and a longtime resident of the area died  Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Beacon.  She was 94.  The daughter of the late William and Sadie Lipsenthal, she was born October 20, 1924 in Brooklyn.   She was the widow of Harry C. Levy. Survivors include her son Sandy Levy of New Paltz, daughter  Karen Fancher and her husband Sayer  of...

Surrounded by the comfort of her family, Janet Zickler Di Bello (02-15-1943) of Montgomery, NY moved to the elusive and greener pastures of the Lord, on (03-08-2019).  As the daughter and granddaughter of proud Orange County Dairy Farmers and dedicated Public School Teachers, Janet was as comfortable on a Farmall Tractor as she was teaching the merits of John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes ofWrath” to the students of the Valley Central High School. In the role of The Public...

Michael Harold Stone of New Windsor, NY, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Newburgh.  He was 66.  The son of Elizabeth Stien Stone and the late Richard Harold Stone, he was born July 31, 1952 in Stamford New York. Mike was a truck driver for New England Motor Freight, Maybrook, NY. Survivors include his Daughters Jessica Walker & Monte, Daughter  Allex Stone & Paul Cray, Daughter Cathi Stone; Grandchildren  Caitlynn & Michael...

Jorge R. Lana of Montgomery, NY, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Middletown.  He was 80. The son of the late Jorge Humberto and Maria Navas Lana, he was born May 10, 1938 in Ecuador, South America. Jorge was a retired engineer for Crater Fuel Oil Co., Brooklyn, NY. Our Father was taken suddenly from us and entered into Our Father’s arms to give him rest. He was married to the love of his life Marilyn for almost 50 years. They had a tumultuous love affair which bore 4...

Grace W. Weeden of Montgomery, NY, a retired teachers aide for Valley Central School District, Montgomery and a lifelong  resident of the area died  Saturday, March 2, 2019.  She was 83.  The daughter of the late Howard and Grace Stevens Woolsey, she was born September 08, 1935 in Goshen. She was a member of the Maybrook VFW Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Post 521 Ladies Auxiliary, Red Hat Society, and a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church,...