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Carol M. Markuson Cummings, 79, of Newburgh, NY passed away on Wednesday,
October 27th. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Harvey
Markuson. After graduating from Newburgh Free Academy, Carol obtained degrees in
Education at the State University of New York at Albany. Carol enjoyed a full
career as a teacher of High School at the Wappingers Falls Central School
District, before pursuing additional degrees in Social Work at Adelphi
University. She also served as an adjunct Professor of Psychology at the
Culinary Institute of America and Mount Saint Mary's College. Upon retirement,
Carol embraced volunteerism, donating her time to organizations, such as Habitat
for Humanity. Carol was also a long-time parishioner and choir member of the
United Methodist Church of Cornwall, NY. Carol is survived by her sons; Paul
Cummings, of Newburgh, NY; Matthew Cummings and his wife Sara Cangelosi, of
Brooklyn, NY; two granddaughters, Avery and Aila Cangelosi-Cummings; and her
brother, Stephen Markuson, of Oneonta, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made in Carol's honor to Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh. A memorial service
will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, November 5th, at Brooks Funeral Home,
Newburgh, NY. To send a personal condolence please visit
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October 27, 2021
Carol M. Markuson Cummings, 79, of Newburgh, NY passed away on Wednesday,
October 27th. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Harvey
Markuson. After graduating from Newburgh Free Academy, Carol obtained degrees in
Education at the State University of New York at Albany. Carol enjoyed a full
career as a teacher of High School at the Wappingers Falls Central School
District, before pursuing additional degrees in Social Work at Adelphi
University. She also served as an adjunct Professor of Psychology at the
Culinary Institute of America and Mount Saint Mary's College. Upon retirement,
Carol embraced volunteerism, donating her time to organizations, such as Habitat
for Humanity. Carol was also a long-time parishioner and choir member of the
United Methodist Church of Cornwall, NY. Carol is survived by her sons; Paul
Cummings, of Newburgh, NY; Matthew Cummings and his wife Sara Cangelosi, of
Brooklyn, NY; two granddaughters, Avery and Aila Cangelosi-Cummings; and her
brother, Stephen Markuson, of Oneonta, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made in Carol's honor to Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh. A memorial service
will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, November 5th, at Brooks Funeral Home,
Newburgh, NY. To send a personal condolence please visit
