Barbara Keeping Winters, Barb to many, of Modena, New York passed away on September 17, 2021 at Vassar Regional Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. She had just celebrated her 75th birthday earlier in the month. Barbara was born in Newburgh, New York to John and Shirley Keeping on September 1, 1946. She attended Wallkill High School and graduated in 1964. She went on to attend SUNY Albany and SUNY New Paltz where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary...

Luther A. Powers of Maybrook, NY, Went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 23, 2021, in Newburgh. He was 84. The son of the late Melvin B. Powers and Bertha Dillard Powers, he was born February 27, 1937 in Manakin, VA. Luke was a very hard worker sometimes working 2 & 3 jobs at a time, teaching his family a strong work ethic. After serving in the Marines from 1955-1958 he worked at Crowley’s Milk Co. as a Milk Man going door to door with glass milk...

On Saturday, September 18, 2021, the world lost a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Valerie Ann Lott of Wallkill, NY, a longtime resident of the area, passed away peacefully in her home. She was 65. Valerie is survived by her two beloved children, her daughter Kayla (Lott) Watroba and her husband, Jared, and her son Kyle Lott and his wife, Christine. She also leaves behind her two cherished granddaughters, Monroe and Quinn Lott, who made her smile brighter than anything else in this...

Lydia L. Eckert of Wallkill, NY, a longtime resident of the area, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in New Jersey. She was 87. The daughter of the late Ze Lee and Wang Yao Zhang Lee she was born June 22, 1934 in Tainan, Taiwan. Lydia attended the Wallkill Reformed Church and was a member of the Wallkill Women’s Club. She enjoyed painting and sewing and loved to cook. She was the widow of Norman L. Eckert. Survivors include her daughter Linda Eckert of Newburgh,...

Joseph A. Roublick of Montgomery, NY, a longtime resident of the area, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, in Montgomery.  He was 54. The son of the late Frank Roublick and the late Catherine Pajonk, he was born October 30, 1966 in Bronx, NY. Joseph worked as an electrician for IBEW 363, Harriman, NY. He attended Holy Name of Mary Church, Montgomery. Survivors include his wife Mzia Roublick, daughter Lauren Roublick, daughter Elizabeth Roublick, son Anthony...

Gino Faraone of Walden, NY, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at home.  He was 88. The son of the late Samuel Faraone and Antonina Friscioni Faraone, he was born July 23, 1933 in Poggio Picenze Italy. He was a member of Local 3 Bricklayers Union. He later retired from his masonry businesses, FARMAC Construction and Gino Faraone Construction. One of his joys in life was spending time with his grandchildren. He would share stories with them about the many jobs and places he...

Virgen Manuela Figueroa, aka Virginia, Socorro, Pupa, Vicky most importantly Mom, of Montgomery, formerly of Brooklyn NY, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, in Newburgh.  She was 76. Virginia was born December 1, 1944 in Cayey Puerto Rico and adopted by the Martinez, Mendoza, Quinones family of Cayey- a lovely caring family that gave her a lavish life during her childhood. They loved and cared for her as their very own while living in Puerto Rico until she came to New York at 17...

Christene Ann Carney of Tobyhanna, PA, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. She was 40. The daughter of Alfred Fowler and Christine H.(Conners)Fowler, she was born August 11, 1981 in Newburgh, NY. Christene is survived by her Husband Kevin M. Carney, Son Kevin M. Carney Jr., Son Devin Carney, Son Sean Carney, Son  Michael Carney, Mother Christine Helen Fowler, Brother Alfred Fowler, Brother Raymond Garvey & wife...

Dolores Mollicone of Montgomery, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by immense love and family on Sunday, September 12, 2021, in Bronx, NY.  She was 57 years old.  Her strength and courage through the end was a true testament to the love she had for her family.  Dolores was an incredible mom, who loved her children and grandchildren immensely. She also enjoyed crocheting, art projects, cooking, reading and esthetics.  The daughter of Ralph and Bernice Gentile, she...

Filomena “Fay” O. Carfizzi of Wallkill, NY, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, in Wallkill.  She was 94. The daughter of the late Antonio and Giovanna Tedeschi Longobardi, she was born October 30, 1926 in lower Manhattan. Fay attended St. Benedict’s Chapel, where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society. She also volunteered with the Girl Scouts Sarah Wells Council and enjoyed running Bingo for many years for Most Precious Blood School, Walden. She was the...