Catherine M. “Kitty” Pajonk of Town of Montgomery, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was surrounded in love by her family.  The daughter of the late Austin Geraghty and Ann Gilligan Geraghty, Kitty was born on November 26, 1943 in the Bronx, New York. She was spontaneous and adventurous, always looking to make friends wherever she went and was willing to do just about anything. A spirited advocate of her family, Kitty would encourage...

Richard Edward Jarocki, Sr. of Montgomery, NY, a retired carpenter, and a longtime resident of the area passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, in Castle Point.  He was 73.  The son of the late Joseph John Jarocki and Anastasia Po Jarocki, he was born April 04, 1946 in Goshen, New York. He served in the Army during Vietnam Era. He was a member of  American Legion Post 28 and former member of the Elks.  Survivors include his partner Connie Fox at...

Mary Kay Spooner of Walden NY, a lifetime resident of the area, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 6, 2020. She was 63.  The daughter of James Tweed and Grace A. DeCarlo, she was born June 07, 1956 at West Point, New York. She was a member of the Walden Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bill at home, daughter, Ericka Booth and her husband Christopher Irwin of Weirton, WV, daughter, Jessica Buchalski and her husband Justin...

Shonda Evans of Montgomery, NY, a sorter for LaserShip in Montgomery and a lifetime resident of the area passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2020, in Montgomery.  She was 47. The daughter of Sandra Arranz Martin and the late Robert Brewer she was born October 03, 1972 in Newburgh, New York. Survivors include her mother Sandra Martin and her husband James, Stepmother Shirley Brewer of Walden, NY, Son Cody Evans & his wife Burgandy of McMinnville, TN, 2...

Anna R. Watson of Montgomery, NY, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown, NY. She was 94. A daughter of the late Vincent Hradisky & Cecelia Burin Hradisky, she was born Sunday, April 5, 1925 in Myers, New York. Anna lived most of her life in Myers and on Beach Road in Lansing, NY. She worked at NCR in Ithaca for over 20 years. In retirement, Anna enjoyed watching Westerns and spending time with her family and her dogs- the late...

Ronald E. Utter, a longtime resident of Wallkill, NY, died after a long illness on January 26, 2020. He was 75.  The son of the late Francis and Carrie DuBois Utter, he was born August 31, 1944 in Newburgh. Ronald graduated from Wallkill High School in 1962. He worked at Sears for 20 years as a driver. He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He would go out of his way to help anyone in need and enjoyed working on cars. He will be...

Olivia Forman, age 72 of Montgomery, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown NY, after a valiant battle with lung cancer.  She was in the presence of her loving family and friends. The daughter of Pedro Rivera and the late Esther Malave Rivera, she was born September 25, 1947 in Mayaguez Puerto Rico. Olivia was a longtime member of Goodwill Church where she served as a deacon in both Montgomery and Port Jervis...

Joan Elizabeth Smith of Newburgh, NY, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in Newburgh.  She was 89.  The daughter of the late Lester and Vera Fanning Downes, she was born August 03, 1930 in Providence, Rhode Island. Joan was a retired telephone attendant for American Alarm. Second to the love of her family was her love of horses which started at age 14.  She would scramble out of bed at 5:30 am to get to the track to hitch up the sulky and drive before school. After...

Carmen M. Cruz of Walden, NY, a longtime resident of the area, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020, in Walden. She was 87.  The daughter of the late Eusebio Cruz and Lucy Abiles Cruz, she was born December 26, 1932 in New York City. Carmen was a retired secretary for NBC in New York City. She lived life to fullest and always reminded everyone "don't behave".  Survivors include her daughter Evelyn McNamee & husband Brendan of Walden, granddaughter...

Carol D'Ambrese of Montgomery, NY, a former teacher's aide for Marlboro School District, and a resident of the area passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in Middletown.  She was 84.  The daughter of the late Dominick Tarricone and Sylvia Napolitano Tarricone, she was born December 25, 1935 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. She was the widow of her loving husband, Charles D'Ambrese. Carol was the model for courage and perseverance and an inspiration to all....