Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 08/Nov/2023
71.223.133.67
Marie Valdina Bechtold - Class of 1949 - Our dear
mother, Marie G. Bechtold, has gone on to be with the Lord
on November 2, 2023 at the age of 93. She was a wonderful
and devoted mother and wife and was surrounded by her loved
ones at the time of her passing. Formerly of Connelly, NY,
she was born in Newburgh, NY, on March 7, 1930, a daughter
of the late Frank and Mary (Guastavino) Valdina. A graduate
of Newburgh High School Academy, class of 1949, her yearbook
offers the following: "Everyone likes this tidy miss with
flashing dark eyes and an oh-so-quiet manner". She married
Leo C. Bechtold on July 12, 1958. A homemaker, Marie enjoyed
reading, sewing and knitting. She was a Prayer Warrior and
member of the Banner of Love Church in Port Ewen, NY. She is
survived by her daughters, Karen (Guy Walker) of Connelly,
NY, Susan (the late Thomas Slattery) and Ella (Patrick
Hickey), both of St. Cloud, FL, her four grandchildren,
Miranda, Sarah, Tanner and Collin, and two
great-grandchildren, Logan and Hadley. Marie is also
survived by siblings, Martha Petro, Emmanuella "Ella"
Thompson, Frances Diegel, Antoinette "Toni" Waite, Frank and
Nancy Valdina, and Anthony and Cindy Valdina, along with
many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her
parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Leo C. Bechtold,
who died January 1, 1987. The family will receive friends at
the Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home, 339 Broadway, Ulster
Park on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00
pm, followed by a service at 12:00 pm, officiated by Pastor
Michael Hanley. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in
memory of Marie to either: The Parkinson's Foundation, 1359
Broadway, Ste 1509, New York, NY 10018 American Heart
Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284. Visit Marie's
Tribute page: www.GVVFH.com
Published by the Daily Freeman from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2023.
Marie Valdina Bechtold - Class of 1949 - Our dear
mother, Marie G. Bechtold, has gone on to be with the Lord
on November 2, 2023 at the age of 93. She was a wonderful
and devoted mother and wife and was surrounded by her loved
ones at the time of her passing. Formerly of Connelly, NY,
she was born in Newburgh, NY, on March 7, 1930, a daughter
of the late Frank and Mary (Guastavino) Valdina. A graduate
of Newburgh High School Academy, class of 1949, her yearbook
offers the following: "Everyone likes this tidy miss with
flashing dark eyes and an oh-so-quiet manner". She married
Leo C. Bechtold on July 12, 1958. A homemaker, Marie enjoyed
reading, sewing and knitting. She was a Prayer Warrior and
member of the Banner of Love Church in Port Ewen, NY. She is
survived by her daughters, Karen (Guy Walker) of Connelly,
NY, Susan (the late Thomas Slattery) and Ella (Patrick
Hickey), both of St. Cloud, FL, her four grandchildren,
Miranda, Sarah, Tanner and Collin, and two
great-grandchildren, Logan and Hadley. Marie is also
survived by siblings, Martha Petro, Emmanuella "Ella"
Thompson, Frances Diegel, Antoinette "Toni" Waite, Frank and
Nancy Valdina, and Anthony and Cindy Valdina, along with
many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her
parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Leo C. Bechtold,
who died January 1, 1987. The family will receive friends at
the Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home, 339 Broadway, Ulster
Park on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00
pm, followed by a service at 12:00 pm, officiated by Pastor
Michael Hanley. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in
memory of Marie to either: The Parkinson's Foundation, 1359
Broadway, Ste 1509, New York, NY 10018 American Heart
Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284. Visit Marie's
Tribute page: 