Obituary for Georgeanne Witz
Georgeanne Witz, a 40 year resident of the area, died after a short illness at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 76 years old.
The daughter of the late Georgeanne Lennahan and Robert Bishop, She was born on July 11, 1943 in Mt. Vernon, New York.
Georgeanne worked as a court clerk for New York State for many years and retired to a life with family (especially her beloved grandchildren).
She married James Witz in 1968 and raised three children. While the marriage didn’t last forever, the friendship continued. Georgeanne cared for Jim through his illness and subsequent passing. She was a kind and gentle woman who will be sorely missed.
She is survived by her children; Thomas, Dennis and Kelly Witz, and her grandchildren; Keaton, Logan. Tristan. Nolan. Natasha, Ryan and Colin Witz and Reagan and Rylie Mayfield.
She was predeceased by her former husband, Jim and her sister, Barbara Verlaine.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, July 31 at 11 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 149 Cottage Street, Middletown, New York.
Burial will take place at the convenience of the family at a later date in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Middletown, New York.
Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee- McPhillips Funeral Home. www.applebeemcphillips.com
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The daughter of the late Georgeanne Lennahan and Robert Bishop, She was born on July 11, 1943 in Mt. Vernon, New York.
Georgeanne worked as a court clerk for New York State for many years and retired to a life with family (especially her beloved grandchildren).
She married James Witz in 1968 and raised three children. While the marriage didn’t last forever, the friendship continued. Georgeanne cared for Jim through his illness and subsequent passing. She was a kind and gentle woman who will be sorely missed.
She is survived by her children; Thomas, Dennis and Kelly Witz, and her grandchildren; Keaton, Logan. Tristan. Nolan. Natasha, Ryan and Colin Witz and Reagan and Rylie Mayfield.
She was predeceased by her former husband, Jim and her sister, Barbara Verlaine.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, July 31 at 11 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 149 Cottage Street, Middletown, New York.
Burial will take place at the convenience of the family at a later date in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Middletown, New York.
Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee- McPhillips Funeral Home. www.applebeemcphillips.com
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Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
30
Jul
6:30 PM
- 8:30 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Service
Wednesday
31
Jul
11:00 AM
St. Joseph's Church
149 Cottage Street
Middletown, NY 10940
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