Flora S. Terpstra of Montgomery, NY, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 in Middletown.  She was 84. The daughter of Leon Smith and Vivian Sheehan, she was born February 6, 1937 in Woodbury, NY. Flora was a retired secretary for Orange County Social Services, Goshen, NY. She was a member of the Campbell Hall Seniors and the Warwick Valley Quilters Association. She was the widow of Clarence Terpstra. Survivors include her daughter Julianne Stratton & husband Brian Jr. of Walden,...

Shirley Mae Gillen of Middletown, NY, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021.  She was 88. The daughter of the late David Vance and Pearl York Vance, she was born October 31, 1932 in Warwick, NY. Shirley worked as a nurse’s aid for Orange County, Goshen, NY. She was a member of the Bloomingburg Methodist Church and the Bloomingburg Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her brother John Vance & wife Nancy of Montgomery, NY, sister Clara and husband Ed Pantley...

 Philip (Pop) F. Hoeffner, a lifetime resident of Montgomery, NY passed away peacefully in his home on June 12, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Phil was born on his family farm in Montgomery, New York to the late Ferdinand and Clara Froehlich Hoeffner.  He married Ann McCormick on April 25, 1953, and they were blessed with 68 years of marriage.  Together, they shared 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren, who affectionately called him Pop. Sunup to sundown,...

Linda J. Schupner of Montgomery, NY, a 43 year resident of Montgomery went to be with the Lord on Sunday February 7, 2021 in Middletown.  She was 74. The daughter of the late Lowell and Helma Spearbauck, she was born October 4, 1946 in  Pearl River. Linda’s greatest joy in life was being a mother, foster mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Survivors are her 8 children: Michelle Pratt (Fred), James, Edward, Phontaya, Angelina, Robert and Jeremy Schupner and...

Cookie (Doea) Boone, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, born to earth April 8, 1949, born to heaven Tuesday June 8, 2021, at her home in Bloomingburg, NY surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Clay Boone; children Shannon Morris and Brad Kibler; and a large extended family including many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cookie was born in Hammond, IN and lived out her youth in Calumet City, IL, raised by loving parents with her two sisters....

The fourth quarter clicked to a finalizing stop.  “It’s over.  Good game,” said Coach, as He embraced Di Bello at the sideline: “Follow me, son.”   On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Joseph A. Di Bello of Maybrook, NY; formerly Montgomery and Middletown, was summoned to join his mates on the Final Gridiron.  A graduate of Middletown High School, Di Bello’s athletic prowess, {football, baseball (PBA) and track...

Douglas Wheeler Jessup of Montgomery, NY passed away June 10th, 2021 at home with his family.  The son of William Wheeler Jessup and Mildred Parkhurst Jessup of Florida, NY.  He was 85 years old, born on December 4, 1935, at Horton Hospital, Middletown, NY. Doug was a graduate of SS Seward Institute, Florida, NY, Orange County Community College and Albany State University, where he received both his BA and Masters degrees in education.  As a business teacher he worked at...

Mabel “Bel” B. Kidd of Walden, NY, a longtime resident of the area, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 26, 2021, at home.  She was 89. The daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Walker Benfer, she was born December 26, 1931 in Bronx, NY. Bel was a retired curriculum coordinator, as well as a former teacher of remedial reading for the Valley Central School District. She also was an elementary, middle & high school English teacher. She was a member of St. Andrews...

Michael A. Walker of Newburgh, passed away Saturday May 29, 2021.  He was 63. The son of the late James and Dorothy Walker, he was born June 14, 1957 in New York City. He served in the US Army from 1975-1977. Survivors include his brother James J. Walker and his wife Barbara of Montgomery, NY, three nieces  Theresa Amaturo and her husband Joseph, Karin Ramos and her husband Aldo, Britteny Vaz and her husband Neil; four great nieces and nephews. Graveside services will...

Robert W. Hancock Jr. of Pine Bush, NY, a longtime resident of the area passed away June 3, 2021, at home.  He was 74. The son of the late Robert and Betty Hancock, he was born November 27, 1946 in New York City. He was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ and longtime attendee of the Freedom Road Bible Church. He was a passionate farmer who loved raising cows. He served two tours in Vietnam 1968-74, Company C, 34th Engineer Battalion of the Army Corp. of Engineers. Survivors include...