Obituary of Arlene Joyce Birch

Arlene Joyce Birch, a 56 year resident of Wappingers Falls and formerly of Wallkill, entered into rest November 19, 2024 at home. She was 93.

Daughter of the late Bernard and Louise Edwards, she was born on December 4, 1930 in Forestburg, NY. She married Harry LeRoy Birch on September 17, 1950 at Shawangunk Mountain Church; he predeceased her in 1995.

Arlene worked as a teller at Wallkill bank and was a church organist for 40 years. She played for Shawangunk Mountain Church and later Hughsonville Presbyterian Church, where she worshipped God and Jesus Christ. She enjoyed her years making a warm and loving home for her husband and two sons. Arlene loved butterflies, sunshine and black-eyed Susans.

Roy and Arlene had two sons, Wayne and Kevin Birch; Wayne predeceased her. Kevin has been Arlene’s caregiver, as well as caregiver to his wife, for the past 12 years. His wife, Donna Birch, died February 17, 2021 at the age of 52. May all of the family rest in peace! God bless the lives we all had and God bless you all.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11 am at Harvest Church, 2368 Route 9D in Wappingers Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Arlene’s name to Harvest Church, 2368 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.