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....

Eric G. James of Walden, NY, a longtime resident of the area passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, in Walden.  He was 70.  The son of the late Luther S. James and Minnie Pearl Reid James-Weston, he was born June 04, 1949 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Eric was a member of Walden Baptist church, serving as a deacon and assistant treasurer. He was a trustee emeritis at the First Baptist Church in Hertford, NC. He was also a 9/11 first responder and was a member of the Free and...

Walter S. McDonnell of Montgomery, NY, a retired Forklift operator for Tesa Tape, and a resident of the area passed away on Thursday January 9, 2020, in Middletown.  He was 65.  The son of the late Walter F. McDonnell and Margaret Hannish McDonnell, he was born January 03, 1955 in Staten Island, NY. He served in the Navy.                . He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include his Wife,       ...

Flora G. Shafer of Otisville, NY, formerly of Montgomery passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at ORMC in Middletown after a short illness.  She was 97.  The daughter of the late Charles and Edna Whitney, she was born June 8, 1922 in    . Flora was a cosmetologist for many years in Newburgh and Montgomery. She is survived by her brother John Whitney and wife Mary, son Edward Shafer and wife Susan. She was predeceased by her parents Charles and Edna Whitney, brother...

Charron Marie Klotz-Lopez of Wallkill, NY, a retired Operations Specialist for USMA West Point, and a resident of the area passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, in Middletown.  She was 43. The daughter of Leslie J. Klotz III, she was born September 29, 1976 in Denville, New Jersey. She proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, having attained the rank of Sergeant. She was a member of the Marine Corp League. She was an avid animal lover, music lover and accomplished...

Joseph T Gavin, retired manager for AutoZone in Walden, NY and a resident of the area passed away at home on Saturday, January 4, 2020. He was 72.  The son of the late Joseph Gavin and  Margaret Walsh Gavin, he was born November 8, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA. Joseph served in the Marine Corps from 1965-1968. Survivors include his daughter Melissa Gavin of New Windsor, son, Damien Gavin of Walden, daughter, Brittany Gavin of Walden, Granddaughter,  Kyleigh, sister, Dale...

Joanne J. Meehan Armour, a longtime resident of Montgomery, NY, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 in Goshen. She was 92. The daughter of the late Joseph Meehan and Anne Burawa Meehan, she was born June 05, 1927 in New York City.  Joanne worked as a police officer for the Village of Montgomery Police Dept. for over 25 years. She retired from the dept as Police Sergeant. She was the first female officer in Montgomery. She also worked as the attendance officer for Valley Central High...