Peter B. Zwart, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Delaware Valley Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Matamoras, PA. He was 93 years of age.
The son of the late Nicholas & Elsie Zwart, he was born on December 15, 1930 in Westtown, NY.
Peter was the retired owner & operator of the Montgomery Overall Service in Maybrook. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church where he had served as trustee and treasurer. Peter was a member of the Hudson Valley Ramblers and enjoyed camping and traveling in his RV.
Survivors include his children; Ed Zwart (Dory), Bonnie Zylstra (John), Donna Thompson, Charlie Zwart (Susan), Arnie Zwart (Gina), Brian Zwart, Gail Sebring (Ed) & Linda Cormier (Lee); 17 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; sister June VanderSchaaf; sister-in-law Arline Zwart Edwards; many nieces & nephews; wife Josephine’s children, James Meikle (Pamela) & Deborah Houck and their children. Peter was predeceased by his parents, his wives Marilyn Eckler Zwart & Josephine Meikle-Zwart, & brother Bertram Zwart.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 14th at Harmony Baptist Church, 1790 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. with Dr. Dennis Ashley officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Circleville Cemetery, Circleville, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harmony Baptist Church or the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, Middletown. To send a condolence to the family, please visit connellfuneralhome.com