Pamela A. Donovan of East Flatrock, NC formerly of Montgomery, NY passed away on September 9, 2019 in North Carolina. She was 62.  The daughter of the late William Spafford and Theresa Corbitt Spafford, she was born on February 10, 1957 in New York City. Survivors include her Sons: Timothy Harris (Marianne), Charles Harris and Christopher Holtje of Montgomery Grandsons Julian & Christian of Montgomery Sisters: Laureen Hammond (Andrew), & Diane Spafford of Walden Brothers:...

Catherine (Kay) Cecelia Chrystal Conroy, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 7th at Montgomery Nursing Home at the age of 84.  The daughter of Frederick and Anna Chrystal, Kay was born on January 19, 1935 in Newburgh, NY.       After graduating from Newburgh Free Academy in 1953, Kay worked for the phone company for several years. She married Thomas (Marty) Conroy in 1956, and they spent their lives in the Town of Newburgh....

Catherine L. Testa (nee Piacentino), a 14 year resident of Montgomery, NY and a Staten Island, NY native passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2019 at the age of 75.   She was the beloved wife of Charles Testa for 54 years.  Loving mother of Catherine Brady (Charles) & Carolyn Iovino.  Cherished grandmother of Charles Brady, Sarah Brady & Frank Iovino.  She is survived by siblings Violet Piacentino, Joseph Piacentino and John Piacentino.  She...

Barney VanDyke of Montgomery, NY, a longtime resident of the area, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019, in Valhalla.  He was 71.  The son of Charles and Grace VanderGoot VanDyke, he was born December 21, 1947 in  Holland. Barney was a retired Town of Montgomery water and sewer operator. Survivors include his daughter Dona VanDyke, daughter Rene VanDyke-Vella (Joe), son Barney VanDyke Jr., son Bradley VanDyke (Jennifer), daughter Rebecca...

Dennis M. Abate of Montgomery, NY, a longtime resident of the area passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019, in Montgomery. He was 66.  The son of the late Amadeo and Anna Maiello Abate, he was born December 28, 1952 in the Bronx. He was predeceased by his beloved uncle Anthony Maiello. Dennis was a school administrator for the New York City Department of Education and served for over 40 years in education. He was a parishioner of Most Precious Blood Church in Walden. He loved antiquing...

    Jeffrey A. Oppenheimer, 73 of Wallkill, NY passed away on August 25th, 2019 at his home in Wallkill. Jeffrey was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 18, 1946. He was the son of George and Elizabeth Parrish Oppenheimer.     Jeff was a retired truck driver for Ryder Integrated Logistics in Rock Tavern, NY and was also a retired police officer with the Town of Shawangunk Police Department.      Jeff enjoyed camping, boating and fishing with his wife and...

  Hiroko Ellie Smith of Walden, NY, a retired Line worker for IBM, Fishkill and a  resident of the area died  passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 18, 2019, in Walden.  She was 70.  She was born February 26, 1949 in Japan. She was the widow of Michael Smith. Survivors include her Son,          Michael Smith, Jr and his wife Christine of Montgomery, NY Son,          Christopher Smith and his wife...

Connie Barbara Squillace of Montgomery, NY, a  resident of the area passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at home in Montgomery.  She was 69.  The daughter of the late Harry and Cynthia Battaglia Leitner, she was born January 04, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York. She had a passion for helping children with learning disabilities and volunteered much of her free time doing so.  Survivors include her Husband,      Joseph at home  Daughter,   ...

Keith W. Martin of Bloomingburg, NY, a longtime resident of the area passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 15, 2019, in Middletown.  He was 55.  The son of the late William Martin and Corrine Sheppard Martin, he was born December 29, 1963 in Red Bank, New Jersey. Keith was a loving and devoted Father and Grandfather. Survivors include his Love of his life, Mary Martin of Pine Bush  Daughter,     Alexis White and her husband Dustin of Pine...

Troy J. Smith of Wallkill, NY, a self employed laborer, and a lifetime resident of the area passed away on  Wednesday, August 14, 2019, in Wallkill.  He was 25.  The son of James L. Smith and Monique J. D'Errico , he was born May 26, 1994 in Newburgh New York. Troy's presence brought joy, laughter, love and friendship where ever he was. No matter who you were or what your story was, he held zero judgement. He always had an open heart and a helping hand. With deep...