Bessie Ann Winter, a longtime resident of Warwick, NY, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on March 25, 2020. She was 72 years old.

Born on August 21, 1947 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Thelma (Westervelt) and John G. Prasch. 

Bessie was a member of the New Milford United Methodist Church, New Milford, NY.  She was a teacher for the Warwick Valley Central School District for over 20 years.

She is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer Persico and her husband, Brian and their children, Christopher and Matthew of Alexandria, VA and Amy Seidman and her husband Jeffrey Jr. and their children, Jeffrey III and James of North Hollywood, CA.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, arrangements are private.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association, 419 East Main Street, Middletown, NY 10940 or the American Diabetes Association. 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.