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...

Deanna Prisco, Beloved Teacher, Avid Land Preservation Advocate and Active Community Member, dies at 78 Deanna J. Prisco, died peacefully on May 4, 2019 [following a brief illness].  The daughter of Walter and Mary (nee Shafer) Young, Deanna was born and raised in Fort Montgomery, NY.  She graduated from Highland Falls High School in 1958 and held a Masters degree from SUNY New Paltz.  She is predeceased by her sisters Betty Sevik and Eileen Reynolds, and has one brother...

  Rosalyn "Rosie" L. Schoonmaker of Wallkill, NY, a lifetime resident of the area passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Newburgh, NY.  She was 88.  The daughter of the late Earl and Evelyn Coddington DeWitt, she was born July 17, 1930 in Highland, New York. She was a member of the Wallkill Woman’s Club as president, historian and named Club Woman of the Year by NYS General Federation of Woman’s Clubs. She was Chairman of New York Farm...

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...

Edward "Ed" Clarke, 83 years old, a true gentleman, who was born at home, died peacefully at his home on May 22, 2019  Born November 27, 1935 in Scranton, PA to Edward Clarke Sr. and Genevieve (Loftus) Clarke, Ed married his childhood sweetheart, Betty Tompkins, on December 31, 1956. The love and devotion the two shared over their 63 year marriage was awe-inspiring. Ed tended to "his girl" till the end of his life. Ed proudly served in the United States Army and...

Gregory J. Phillips of Montgomery, NY, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Newburgh.  He was 58.  The son of the late Richard Phillips and Juanita Koshinski Caldwell, he was born July 27, 1960 in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Gregory was the Proud father of three sons. He and his wife own A Sure Sign of Montgomery. Greg had a great passion for the outdoors and was an avid blacksmith. He lived every day to the fullest.  Survivors include his his wife Nancy, 3...

Robert C. “Rabbit” Kiernan, of Montgomery, NY, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the age of 73.  Robert was the son of the late John and Christine Hadaway Kiernan, born on May 17, 1946 in Hastings, England.   From England, he joined his father in Montgomery, traveling with his mother and other war brides on a last minute flight during Christmas of 1946.  Robert was active in the Montgomery community, serving as Village of Montgomery Police Commissioner...

Jeffrey J. Taylor of Newburgh, NY, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Valhalla. The son of Dolores O'Rouke Taylor and the late James William Taylor, he was born December 6, 1961. Jeff was a graduate of Valley Central High School and SUNY Genesseo. He worked as a Tchnical Quality Manager at SAP Americas, New Town Square, PA.  Jeff was an avid Jets and Mets fan, he loved music, reading and attending concerts. Most of all he cherished...

Jon E. Zak of Pine Bush, NY, a retired Teacher for Alfred E. Smith High School, Bronx and a  resident of the area passed away at home on Friday May 10, 2019, in Pine Bush.  He was 73.  The son of the late Simon Zak and Annette Kahn Zak, he was born February 14, 1946 in Bronx, New York. He served in the Air Force during Vietnam Era. He was the past Commander of of the Jewish War Veteran's of America. He was a member of the Walden Gun Club, The American Legion in Pine...

Mary J. Jablonski, of Warwick, NY, formerly of Montgomery and Flushing, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2019 in Warwick at the age of 93.  She was the soul of grace and kindness, whose love of family and faith were the focus of her life.  Mary was the widow of Antony J. Jablonski, and the sister of a loving band of siblings: Robert Cera, Viola Whitlock, Rose Bud Morgans, Doris Hoyt, Gloria Cera, Peter Cera, and Paul Cera.  She is survived by her daughter...