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Welcome to Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home

Celebrating life through traditional funeral services and dignified cremation for five generations here in beautiful Warwick, NY. Offering only the best in funeral service. We are in the community everyday, available anytime.

Upcoming services

William A. Wittosch

Memorial visitation will be held 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home. A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, at St. Stephen RC Church, 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, followed by inurnment in Warwick Cemetery, 50 Oakland Avenue, Warwick.

Clarence R. Phipps

Visitation will be on Friday, October 2, 2026 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Sacred Heart and St. Patrick’s Church, 26 Still Road, Monroe, NY, followed by interment in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, 98 Galloway Road, Warwick.

Recent Obituaries

Rosemarie A. Sullivan

09/22/2026

Warwick

Laté F. Lawson

09/21/2026

Warwick

Susan Esposito

09/08/2026

Catskill

Avron R. Coleman

07/15/2026

Warwick

Justin T. Allen

08/29/2026

Warwick

Norma S. Larsen

08/14/2026

Warwick

Thelma M. "Terry" Armagost

08/14/2026

Warwick

Gregory A. Raynor

08/02/2026

St. Helena

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From families we served

Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated . Your services to George and our family were above and beyond our expectations. Thank you never seems sufficient when the situation appears and is often overwhelming. Your concern for us and our guests will never be forgotten.

... throughout these back to back losses, your gracious concern and professionalism made the time special.

... not only are you the best - but the town / village of Warwick respects you very much. All with good reason.

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for making Mom’s Memorial Service a success. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.

I believe Mom would have been very pleased with the whole production. Thanks again for making Mom’s day a special memory for our family and friends.

Thank you for all your kindness, compassion and walking me through this very difficult journey with ease. The services were perfect and beautiful because of you. You are very special people and I will never forget you.

Our location

17 Oakland Avenue
Warwick, New York 10990
Phone: 845-986-4331
Fax:845-986-4466
Roger Vander Plaat NY Lic. #07993

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