Sharon A. Murphy
June 10, 1961 – February 13, 2018
Formerly of Highland Falls
When Sharon was born prematurely, weighing 2 lb. 10 oz., she was considered a miracle baby. Sharon spent her first 80 days in an incubator at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern.
Throughout her life Sharon was a fighter. She met her husband while being a member in a local teen group. Later in her life Sharon enjoyed many happy years at Roosevelt House in Montgomery and Occupations at Campbell Hall.
She is survived at home by her parents, David and Lorna Johnston; husband Michael Murphy of Middletown; brother, Douglas Johnston and wife Monica of Wilmington, NC; aunts Beverly Fennhahn of Rock Tavern and Anne Rutherdale and husband Karl Kuhlmann of Portala Valley, Calif.; nieces and nephews Robert, Nicholas and Victoria; and many cousins.
Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope, NY. A Celebration of Sharon’s life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to ARC of Orange County Foundation, 249 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550 or Hospice of Orange & Sullivan County, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.
Funeral arrangements by William F. Hogan Funeral Home.
Ronald Lawrence Regan
August 17, 1946 – February 13, 2018
Mountainville
The second of nine children born in Queens, New York, Ron left this world at home surrounded by his loving family. He graduated from St. John’s University in 1968 with a B.S. in Mathematics. As a member of the crew team he was recruited to row at an Olympic level, however, life had other plans. He became a devoted family man and successful businessman, retiring as Vice President of Information Services at Ottaway Newspapers.
Ron was passionate about renovating his Victorian home, riding his classic yellow John Deere tractor, spending time by the water, sketching, practicing archery and traveling with his family along the east coast and abroad. Ron loved feeling the wind in his face while driving his 1952 Jaguar XJ6 convertible as a member of the Brits of the Hudson Club.
Because of his name, people always quipped about meeting the President; he was also known for his signature beard. We hope to honor his kind, humble nature, understated strength, thoughtfulness, dedication to his family, inquisitiveness, silly sense of humor, love of outdoors and creative holiday scavenger hunts.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years Eileen and their three children Matthew, Michael and Kaitlin, son (in-law) Benjamin and grandson Orson. He is survived by his siblings Melinda, Martine, Michelle, Marina, Richard, their spouses and children, as well as sister-in-law MaryBeth and her children, numerous cousins and sister-in-law Susan and her family. Ron is predeceased by his parents Raymond and Marion, brother Raymond Jr., sister Christine and sister-in-law Linda.
A celebration of Ron’s life was held at the family home in Mountainville on Feb. 18 and on Feb. 19 he was laid to rest in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.