Barbara M. Cast
January 10, 1942—March 20, 2023
Cornwall, NY
Barbara “ Micki” M. Cast, of Cornwall, NY entered into eternal rest on March 20, 2023 at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital in Sarasota, FL. She was 81 years old.
The daughter of the late Rita Cowley, “ Mahan”, Barbara was born on January 10, 1942 in Perth Amboy, NJ.
Micki retired as a Secretary for Sacred Heart-St. Francis Catholic School in Newburgh, NY.
She was an active member of the Catholic Daughters of America #246 Court Rita of St. Thomas of Canterbury.
A family statement reads: she was a lady and city girl through and through. She never had a mean word to say and always put others before herself. She loved her husband, Michael of 61 years, with all her heart. With him, she had five children who were the center of her universe. This was only to be outdone with the birth of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Micki is survived by her loving husband: Michael F. Cast at home; by her children: Michael J. Cast and his wife Dora of Cornwall-on-Hudson, Patricia “Tricia” Sweeney and her husband Chris of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, Nancy Greenhill of Cornwall, NY, Peter Cast, Damian Cast, her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15th at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY. Interment followed the Mass at St. Thomas Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences, please go to www.Quigleybros.com.
Michael F. Cast
April 12, 1934—April 7, 2023
Cornwall, NY
Michael F. Cast, of Cornwall, NY entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2023 in Sarasota, FL. He was 88 years old.
The son of the late Albert Cast and Nora (Wynne) Cast, Michael was born on April 12, 1934 in Bexhill, England.
Michael retired as Owner and Chief Consultant of Wellington Management Controls in Cornwall, NY.
He was a former Cub Scouts Pack 6 Leader in Cornwall. He volunteered with the Jaycees and Cornwall Little League.
Dad was an avid tennis player, who loved his Jaguar cars, and delivering donuts on Sunday morning to all of his Grandchildren. His moral compass was The Boy Scout Handbook and his Catholic Faith. He loved his wife, Micki of 61 years, with his whole heart. His family was his entire focus and purpose in life.
Michael was predeceased by his loving wife, Barbara “Micki” M. Cast on March 20, 2023. He is survived by his children: Michael J. Cast and his wife Dora of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, Patricia “Tricia” Sweeney and her husband Chris of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, Nancy Greenhill of Cornwall, NY, Peter Cast, Damian Cast, his loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15th at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY. Interment followed the Mass at St. Thomas Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences, please go to www.Quigleybros.com
Jacqueline F. Mahan
April 23, 1969—April 14, 2023
Chester, NY
Jacqueline F. Mahan, of Chester, NY entered into eternal rest on April 14, 2023 at home. She was 53 years old.
The daughter of Patrick A. Mahan, Sr. and the late Sandra J. (Kresl) Mahan, Jacqueline was born on April 23, 1969 in Cornwall, NY.
Jacqueline earned her Master’s Degree and was a former Art Teacher at Nyack Middle School in Nyack, NY.
She will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her.
Jacqueline is survived by her father: Patrick A. Mahan, Sr. of Highland Falls, NY; her sister: Trisha M. Mahan of Newburgh, NY; her brother: Patrick A. Mahan, Jr. of New Windsor, NY; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 20th at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson Street Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. A Graveside Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 21st at Eagle Valley Cemetery, Route 9W North, Town of Highlands, NY
Memorial Contributions in Jacqueline’s name may be made to NAMI Orange County, NY, PO Box 637, Middletown, NY 10940.
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to www.Quigleybros.com.
Kathleen Baker McDonald
April 27, 1933—April 13, 2023
Cornwall-on-Hudson NY
On Thursday, April 13th 2023, Kathleen Baker McDonald, passed away at age 89 in Newburgh, New York with her husband and son by her side.
Born April 27, 1933 in Clinton, Arkansas to Estelle Hamilton and Lester B. Baker, Kathleen earned a degree in education from the University of Central Arkansas. There she met Thomas B. McDonald, who would become her husband of 65 years. The couple married September 10, 1958 in Tunica, Mississippi before relocating to Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York. Kathleen taught the 5th grade at West Point and was an invaluable member of the faculty. She retired in 1988, when she became a full-time grandmother of five grandchildren.
Kathleen possessed the rare gift of knowing that goodness, kindness and beauty can be found in everyone. Those lucky enough to have been in her orbit experienced first-hand her kindness and ability to empathize. She loved art, flowers, gardening, animals, and nature, but at heart, children were her real passion. She nurtured and tended to the people in her family and community with a patient dedication that was unparalleled and will be sorely missed. Kathleen passed when the Hudson Valley was bursting with life and color—vibrant yellows, purples, and pinks—reminding us of her lifelong choice to see the world as a beautiful place.
Kathleen is survived by her husband Thomas B. McDonald, son Thomas B. McDonald Jr., her five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 27th at 35 Meadow Avenue, Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, 12520 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Gregory M. Pabst
October 7, 1963—April 5, 2023
Cornwall, NY
Greg passed away on April 5, 2023 after a long and hard-fought battle with Covid.
Greg was born on October 7, 1963 in Cornwall, NY, the fourth of five sons of George & Elaine Pabst. He moved to NH with his family and graduated from Franklin High School in 1981. While in school, he enjoyed playing football and competing in track and field.
After high school, he was able to complete the Boston Marathon and spent many years playing mud football with the Merrimack Mud Cats. Greg loved watching his NY Yankees and Miami Dolphins and never passed up a chance to diss any Boston or New England sports fan. He was a lover of all animals. Horses and dogs were his favorites.
Later in his life, Greg enjoyed working for Omark Consultants as a field supervisor. He was lucky enough to find his soulmate in Jennifer Woolley. Although their time together was cut short, their love for each other was not. They enjoyed life and made the most of the time they had together going to concerts, weekend getaways and taking day trips around New England searching for new antique treasures and local breweries. But most of all, Greg loved being at home with Jenn and their dogs, working on little projects or in the garden, tending his lawn and helping his neighbors with theirs.
He leaves behind his loving fiancée, Jennifer Woolley of Merrimack, NH, his son Joshua Pabst of New Hampton, NH and his granddaughter Hayleigh Pabst of Warren, NH. He also leaves behind his brothers Randall & Karen Pabst, Thomas & Susan Pabst, David Pabst and Daniel Pabst, Cousin Lois Kerkawich and many nieces and nephews.
At Greg’s request, there will be no services. Instead, he would like any donations to be made to Two Broke Girls Rescue. http://www.toobrokegirlsrescue.org/donate/
Thibault-Neun Funeral Home in Franklin is assisting and an online guestbook is available at www.neunfuneralhomes.com