Rebecca M. Crossley

Rebecca M. Crossley obituary, Goshen, NY

Rebecca M. Crossley

Rebecca Crossley Obituary

Visit the Donovan Funeral Home - Goshen website to view the full obituary.


-----------------

Rebecca Crossley, age 67, passed away on January 22, 2026, at home in Goshen, NY. Born on March 31, 1958, in Crystal Lake, IL, she was the daughter of Robert Hess and Amalia Melcher Hess.

Rebecca was a loving wife, caring sister and daughter, and a devoted mother of four. As a faithful child of God, she shared her love of life and dedication to scripture, giving back to her community and uplifting those around her.

Rebecca dedicated her professional career to nurturing young minds at St. Paul Christian Education Center in Monroe, NY.

Rebecca is survived by her husband, William Crossley, her son Nathan and his husband Richard, her son Colin and his wife Swathi, and her son Austin. She was welcomed in heaven by her daughter, Hannah.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a visitation at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 21 Still Road in Monroe on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A funeral service will follow at noon, celebrating Rebecca's life and her lasting impact on those around her. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Hamptonburgh Cemetery in Campbell Hall, NY, at 2:00 PM.

Memorial donations can be made in Rebecca's name to the Hannah Crossley Foundation.

Arrangements by Donovan Funeral Home, Goshen, NY. www.donovanfunerals.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Donovan Funeral Home - Goshen

82 S Church St, Goshen, NY 10924

Memories and Condolences
for Rebecca Crossley

Tell your own story about Rebecca

Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.

How to support Rebecca's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Rebecca Crossley's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more