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Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52
  Cherry, Bethann of New Windsor, N.Y. a homemaker, died July 11, 2006 in St. Lukes Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. She was 37. She was born July 28, 2006 in Cornwall. Survivors include her father William Cherry of New Windsor; mother Stephanie Greene; husband Angel Romero; one daughter Yahya Amore' Lorrick of Beacon; sister Pamela Cherry of Georgia. Private visitation was held on Thursday at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home Inc., 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-On-Hudson. A private service was held on Thursday, July 13. Cremation followed the service at Cedar Hill in Newburgh. Arrangements under the direction of: Kevin Quigley of Quigley Bros. Funeral Home. To send condolences or directions visit www.quigleybros.com
Posted by Bonnie Cherry Collins 65  May the gates of heaven welcome her with open arms. Her journey was a painful one, with many roads of different colour, however the place in my heart can never reveal the emptiness it has left behind...... All my love Aunt Bonnie RIP..

Posted by Janelle Cleary '66 Bethann. I loved her as the sister-in-law I thought she was going to be. She was engaged to my brother Kevin, and during that time she was an amazing young woman. She was happy, funny, and always ready with a helping hand and a wonderfully open heart. I know her life took a series of twists and turns, but none of that negates who she was inside. The young woman I remember. RIP Bethann, RIP.
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    Clegg, Jacqueline Deitz - Class of 1986 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 09/Sep/2023
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52
         Fraser, Stacey Margaret of Hopewell Junction, a sales associate with Sears in Newburgh and a long-time area resident, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. She was 45. Daughter of the late Harold and Laura (Kirker) Fraser, she was born August 16, 1967 in New York City. Stacey was a graduate of NFA and a member of the American Cancer Society. To know Stacey was to know a loving and thoughtful soul. She could light up a room with her smile. She never lost her sense of humor even during her long battle with cancer. Stacey has left us to be with her parents in heaven. There is no more pain and suffering now .She will be missed but never forgotten. We love you Stacey. Stacey is survived by her brother, William P. Fraser and his wife, Janine (Marselle) Fraser, of Hopewell Junction; nieces and nephews, Cody Fraser, Brittney Seyfried, Brooks Fraser, Ashley Seyfried and Alexandria Seyfried. Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm on Monday, August 5 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY. A Prayer Service will be celebrated at 7:30 pm on Monday in Stacey’s memory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions on Stacey’s behalf may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52
       Grimm, Diane Mary a resident of Newburgh N.Y all her life, died suddenly and tragically on Sunday, April 10 2005 in the Town of Cornwall. She was 36 years old. The daughter of John A. and Shelby Davis Grimm, Diane was born on June 13, 1968 in Rochester, NY. A 1986 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and a 1995 graduate of Orange County Community College, Diane was a New York State Licensed paralegal and was self-employed in real estate services. She was a member of St. Mary's Church in Newburgh. She is survived by her son, Nicholas and daughter, Maureen (Chicky) Casiano at home with her parents in the Town of Newburgh. Also her sister, Maureen and husband George Rivera of Newburgh; brothers, Andrew J. Grimm and wife, Karen of Newburgh, Michael S. Grimm of East Fishkill, NY, Matthew S. Grimm of Newburgh, Richard T. Grimm and wife Christi of Shohola, PA as well as several nieces and nephews. Diane lived her life with spirit and enthusiasm and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Brooks DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave. in Newburgh. A Mass to celebrate her life will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 180 South Street in Newburgh followed by interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested masses for Diane....... Diane was killed in a motorcycle accident.
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    Jackson, Tracey - Class of 1986 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 11/Apr/2019
    Posted by Phyllis Perdue 84
    Jacobs, Ms. Arlene Lanai of 5118 Kingbury St. passed away September 2, 2007. She was a native of Newburgh, NY having resided in Jacksonville, FL most of her life. Ms. Jacobs received her education from Newburgh Free Academy class of 1986. She was employed for the Weiser Security Company. She was predeceased by her father, John Jacobs; and brother, Francis Williams. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Gladys Jacobs; daughter, Ms. Lybra T. Jacobs; sons, Jelani T. Jacobs and Tariq M. Jacobs; her loving and devoted companion, Warren Roussell; sisters, Mrs Patricia Stephens (Willie) and Joni R. Jacobs; aunt, Mrs. Arlene Murphy; special nephews, Michael Townes and G. Derrick Patterson; a number of aunts, neices, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 2 PM (TODAY), October 5, 2007 in the Rufus E. Payne Memorial Chapel of the mortuary, Pastor, James Pop Williams, officiating. Ms Jacobs will rest in the mortuary for visitation (TODAY) from 9AM until the hour of service. Memoralization will be by cremation. Friends are asked to assemble at the mortuary under the direction of ALPHONSO WEST MORTUARY, INC 4409 Soutel Drive. (766-9671). Please Sign the Guestbook at www.Jacksonville.com
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    Jenkins, Frank - Class of 1986 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 19/May/2021

  • Jones, David Stuart - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 09/Dec/2015
    Posted by Lorraine Rute Cross 55
      Kilpatrick, Janeen Lee Rhoades, of Newburgh, N.Y., a former Traffic Court Clerk at City Hall, Newburgh, died March 7, 2007 in Virginia. She was 38. She was born on July 20, 1968 in Newburgh, N.Y. to Kennenth W. Kilpatrick and Marlene V. Colantuono. She was a member of St. Patricks Church in Newburgh. Family statements reads: "Beloved wife and mother to the joy of her life, her son, Connor. Janeen loved all her family and friends. She had a complete love of life. Janeen was a generous person with a truly loving heart who would willingly help others. Her beautiful smile will always be remembered. Survivors include her husband, Richard Anthony Rhoades, Jr. and son, Connor Vincent Rhoades at home; brother, Brian Kilpatrick of Walden, N.Y. She was predeceased by brother, Kenneth Kilpatrick and niece, Shannon Kilpatrick. Visitation will be Sunday, March 11, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at The DiDonato Funeral Home, 1290 Route 9W, Marlboro, N.Y. The funeral will be held at the funeral home, Monday, March 12 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James Kilpatrick and Father Budwick officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Middlehope, N.Y. Arrangements made by The DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc.Published in the Times Herald-Record on 3/10/2007.
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    Lamar, Patrice Renee - Class of 1986 - Bill Norvell 1965 08/Jan/2019
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52
              Lee, Joseph Stephen of Newburgh, a lifetime resident of the area, entered into rest suddenly on Sunday, March 31, 2013 in Newburgh. He was 44. Son of William E. and Elaine M. Lee, he was born October 10, 1968 in Cornwall. Joseph worked for the City of Newburgh Police Department, just retiring as Sergeant in February, 2013. Survivors include his loving father, William E. Lee and wife Sharon of St. Petersburg, FL and Beacon; his loving mother, Elaine M. Lee of Newburgh; brothers, William A. Lee and his wife Renee of Newburgh and Timothy P. Lee of Newburgh; maternal grandmother, Anna Chinoransky of New Windsor; aunts and uncles, Mary Ruth Lee of Newburgh, Linda and Robert Gizzarelli of Cornwall-on-Hudson, Stephen Chinoransky of New Windsor, and Michael and Susan Chinoransky of Springfield, VA; two nephews, William E. Lee, II and Michael W. Goldfarb; several cousins, and many friends. Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm on Wednesday, April 3 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Thursday, April 4 in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Newburgh, with burial following.
    Joseph Lee, who retired in February as the administrative sergeant after a 22-year career with the Newburgh City Police Department, died on Sunday. He was 44. The exact cause of death is known, but there is thought that he suffered fatal heart attack. Police Chief Michael Ferrara said Lee worked his way up through the ranks to the post he held when he retired just weeks ago. “He was our computer guru. He was in charge of records management, our computer systems; Joe did a lot for us on a daily basis here in the police department,” the chief said. Lee was born and raised in Newburgh. He joined the force in 1991 as a patrolman, worked his way up to detective in 1999 and to sergeant in 2005. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 at Brooks Funeral Home in Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 4 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Newburgh.
    CITY OF NEWBURGH - A popular Newburgh cop was found dead of undetermined causes Easter morning in his home, according to police. Sgt. Joseph Lee, 44, had retired Feb. 28 after nearly 22 years policing his hometown. A second generation police officer, Lee had rejected buyout offers in recent years before he finally decided to leave the force. "It's a very sad day for Newburgh police," Chief Michael Ferrara said Monday. Ferrara had worked under Lee's father, William Lee, who was a sergeant in the 1970s. Lee joined the force in 1991 after serving in the U.S. Navy and working as an auto mechanic. He managed to build a reputation as a nice guy, despite working on the contentious streets of Newburgh. "He was very good with people, and his communications and how he handled people were excellent - very courteous," Ferrara said. A sense of humor helped too. Oliver Mackson, a former Times Herald-Record reporter and columnist, vividly remembered an afternoon in 1993 when he was particularly happy to see Lee. Mackson was reporting on a man shot to death during a card game in the East End when parents of neighborhood kids pegged him for a creep after their children. They ordered him at knife point not to move while they called the cops. Lee, a young patrolman at the time, arrived shortly after with his partner, Vincent Keller. "We got a call that a strange man was talking to kids here," Lee said, scanning the crowd before he let his eyes fall on Mackson. "Well, I can confirm he is a strange man, but he is a reporter. You're going to have to let him go." Lee was promoted to detective in 1999 and sergeant in 2005. He handled the department's information and technology services during his final years on the force. Outside of work, he was a lover of the Jets, Mets, rock music and happy hour with friends. Toni Favata, assistant manager of Torches on the Hudson, said he was like family to the restaurant's staff. "He would talk to you about anything, from sports to working to the dirt on the ground," Favata said. Lee had talked in recent months about retiring, Favata said. He was ready for a change after two decades as police officer, but it was a tough decision leave. "He didn't want to say good bye to anyone," she said. When he finally did, Torches hosted the retirement party. Favata said they'll probably host a final farewell to Lee in the coming days. A wake is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 145 Benkard Ave.
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52
       Lennon, James William of Maybrook, a 41 year resident of the area, entered into rest on May 10, 2014 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 46 years old. Beloved son of Barbara Lennon Pierpoint (Herald) and the late Winfield E. Lennon, he was born January 30, 1968 in Bridgeport, CT. Jim was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Class of 1986. In addition to his mother, Barbara, he is survived by his longtime companion Sheila Volli of Maybrook; daughters Samantha and Emily of Syracuse; sister Cheryl Lennon Ciaccio and her husband Paul of New Windsor; brother David C. Lennon and his wife Dorothy of Hobart, NY; nephew Michael Burton of Spokane, WA; and nieces Marissa Ciaccio of New Windsor, and Caroline, Nicole, Danielle and Claudia Lennon of Hobart, NY. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation, 707 E. Main St., Middletown, NY 10940, or online at www.ormc.org.
    Posted by Camille Alexander McElroy 65
      McElroy, Bruce Wayne Jr. Class of 1986 - My son passed away in 1988. - Born June 30, 1968 and passed away September 27, 1988.
    Submitted by Rose Cadden, Class of 1986 rosecadden@yahoo.com Mrs. McElroy: I went to high school with Bruce, we had a few classes together. I would like to extend my deepest and belated sympathies. Bruce was a kind person and lots of fun to be around.
    Submitted by Andrew Alexander - Grilz agrilz@gmail.com Dear Camille - I knew Bruce from before kindergarten, through St. Francis and all the way to NFA. We had a special bond - both our Grandmothers were named Dorothy Alexander, and both had a sister named Nicole. I remember playing with him when we were both boys, and I recall seeing him steal his first kiss in the fifth grade (Debra Miller). I also remember being rocked to my core when I heard he passed away all those years ago. I was 20, and he was the first person I knew of our generation to pass away. I wasn't close to him in the last few years of his life, and I always regretted not having a chance to send my regrets at the time. My much-belated condolences to you & your family. Bruce was a hell of a guy.

  • McEwen, Scott Allen - Class of 1986 - Bill Norvell 1965 28/Nov/2021
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    Mennerich, John - Class of 1986 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 09/Nov/2021

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    Moran, William "Fiend" - Class of 1986 - Bill Norvell 1965 18/Mar/2023

  • Owens, Darryl - Class of 1986 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 21/Mar/2018
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    Pabon , Ralph - Class of 1986 - Bill Norvell 1965 13/Apr/2020
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    Pittman, Sean D. - Class of 1986 - Pauline Rute Hall 1952 28/Jun/2017

  • Rayford, Kenneth - Class of 1986 - Pauline Rute Hall - 1952 28/Jul/2017
    Posted by Naomi Rodriguez Asher 1981
      Rodriguez, Matthew Jr. of Newburgh, N.Y. passed away at the age of 32. A quality engineer for Hollinee LLC of New Windsor and an employee of North End Deli in Newburgh, entered into rest Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001, at Westchester Medical Center. He was 32. The son of Mateo Heredia Rodriguez and Aracelis Rivera Rodriguez, he was born Dec. 19, 1968, in Newburgh. He was a member of the Local Republican Committee and the Citizens Advisory Board of Newburgh. Survivors include his parents, at home; one sister, Naomi Asher and her husband Louis of the Town of Newburgh; two nieces, Raquel and Gabrielle; one nephew, Jonathan; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his loving menagerie of dogs. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 18, at the funeral home. The Rev. Carlos Lantis will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Newburgh. Donations may be made to the Newburgh A.S.P.C.A. or the Newburgh Veterinarian Hospital. Arrangements provided by Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc.
    Submitted by Brenda Bell Cubero rbnrs1@comcast.net ...Naomi, I have spoke to you in the past about Matthew's passing. It still saddens me. He was one of the sweetest people I knew. I went to kindergarten at Broadway school with him all the way through high school. He would walk to school with us and back home. I am so sorry for your lost..... Brenda

  • Walker, Robert - Class of 1986 - Fran Olson Gustafson 196517/Sep/2022
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52
      Wildermann, Paul Joseph Sr., age 46, of West Scranton died unexpectedly Friday evening after being stricken ill. He and his wife, the former Jennifer Barrett, celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary Oct. 23. He was born in Ridgewood, N.J., son of the late Carl and Roberta Louise Champury Wildermann. He and his family moved to Newburgh, N.Y., and he was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Dominican College and his master's degree in social work from Marywood University. Paul's career began with his teaching high school history in schools of Newburgh, N.Y. He relocated to Scranton, and spent his life serving others, including children and families suffering from abuse and neglect while he worked at Lackawanna County CYS. He also worked with families struggling with domestic violence through developing Domestic Violence Intervention Center Groups at the United Neighborhood Center. He counseled individuals at Advance Community Counseling and running groups at drug and alcohol treatment services. He was currently working with veterans at the Veterans Administration Hospital of Wilkes-Barre, which he loved very much, and often spoke fondly of his co-workers and the veterans he served every day. Paul met his wife, Jennifer, at Lackawanna County CYS, and they were hired on the same day in 1995. Shortly after meeting, they became inseparable. They married and have two wonderful children, Paulie and Mila. Paul died doing what he loved most, spending time with his family and watching his son ski. Paul was devoted to his family, and loved his children more than anything in life. Paul was truly a loving and devoted soul. Paul loved watching Paulie play basketball, baseball, soccer, karate and skiing. He couldn't wait to come home from work every day because he loved watching Mila and playing hide and seek every night with his children before bed. He was a very generous person, and his last act of generosity was being an organ donor. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, West Scranton. Paul's family would like to thank the All Saints Academy family for helping them in their time of need and being there for Paulie and Mila. Their efforts and love will never be forgotten. Also surviving are one son, Paul J. Wildermann Jr., age nine; one daughter, Mila Wildermann, age two, both at home; one sister, Marion Falabella and husband, Bob, Scranton; mother and father-in-law, Bernie and Ed Dzielak, Scranton; sister-in-law, Heather Barrett, Scranton; aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral will be Wednesday with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Jackson Street, West Scranton. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Carl J. Savino Funeral Home, 157 S. Main Ave., West Scranton. People attending the funeral Mass are asked to go directly to St. Patrick's Church, West Scranton.

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