Obituary of Gladys E. Bally

Gladys E. Bally, 85, of Goshen, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY. Gladys was born January 2, 1936 in Middletown, NY, the daughter of the late Percy and Ethel (Smith) VanCuren. She was also predeceased by her mother and father-in-law, Fannie and Eli Bally, her aunt and uncle, Edith and Harry Northrup. Gladys loved and worked in various positions, first and most important she was a homemaker where she raised 3 sons, she was an excellent cook and baker and often entertained family and friends especially during the holidays. She loved to travel and was the travel coordinator for the Goshen Seniors, where they took day trips, week cruises and traveled all over the country. She held positions at the Bank of Orange and Ulster, was a part time driver for the family business Goshen Cleaners, an account clerk for B&R Auction, Tax collector for the Town of Goshen for 2 terms, worked at various ladies clothing stores and volunteered as a reading teacher with adults for ELA Spanish/English. She is survived by her husband: Ron Bally at home; sons, Ron Bally, Jr. and wife Lydia of Bellingham, WA, Scott E. Bally of Chester, and Todd N. Bally and wife Stacy of New Hampton; 2 grandchildren, Seth Bally and Kaya Bally. Visitation will be Sunday, January 31 from 2 to 5 P.M. at Donovan Funeral Home, Inc, 82 South Church Street, Goshen, NY. The funeral and burial will be private with the family. Burial will be in Wallkill Cemetery, Middletown, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 1 St. James Place, Goshen, NY. Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., Goshen, NY. To leave a condolence visit www.donovanfunerals.com