Obituaries

Charles Bernard Goldman

Charles Bernard Goldman

Aug 15, 2026

Charles Bernard Goldman passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2026. He was 76 years old. Born in Atlantic City, NJ on September 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Stanton and Beatrice (Lipschitz) Goldman. On July 19, 1980, he married his beloved wife Joan (Guzi) Goldman in Fishkill, NY.

Charles was a Bookbinder and Bindery Supervisor....

Petar Elezovic

Petar Elezovic

Aug 13, 2026

Petar Elezovic, 69, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, with his family by his side.

Born in Montenegro on March 4, 1957, he was the son of the late Nosa and Katrina Elezovic. Petar married the love of his life, Elvira Skrela, on May 24, 1981 and together they raised four daughters.

Petar had been a resident of LaGrangeville...

Janey Frances Tierney

Janey Frances Tierney

Aug 13, 2026

Janey Frances Tierney (Stack) of Fishkill, formerly of Yonkers, New York passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 13, 2026. Janey was 83 years old. Janey was born in Brosna, Co. Kerry, Ireland to Maurice and Kathleen Stack, she was one five children.After coming over to the USA, Janey met the love of her life, John...

Laurie Anne Lucian

Laurie Anne Lucian

Aug 12, 2026

POUGHQUAG - Laurie Anne Lucian, 74, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. A resident of Poughquag since 2010, Laurie previously lived in Port Chester for 40 years.

Born in Greenwich, CT on November 9, 1951, Laurie was the daughter of the late Elmer and Theresa (Sonnesen) Petrovich. Laurie retired from Gannet Newspaper in White Plains in 2006 after 20...

Jack Sullivan

Jack Sullivan

Aug 11, 2026

John P. Sullivan, known by his friends and family as "Jack", passed away at home on August 11, 2026 at the age of 76. Jack was born on December 6, 1949 in Queens, NY to the late Michael and Mary (Clarke) Sullivan. On October 25, 1985, he married his beloved wife Linda Smarra.

Jack worked for many years as a...

Stephen Francis Blackler Jr.

Stephen Francis Blackler Jr.

Aug 10, 2026

Stephen "Steve" Francis Blackler, 85, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and United States Air Force veteran, passed away on August 10, 2026.

Steve was born on February 16, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, to Stephen and Elizabeth Blackler. The fourth of eight children, he grew up in Sheepshead Bay and remained a proud Brooklynite throughout his life.

The son of a tugboat...

Brett Joseph Fabian

Brett Joseph Fabian

Aug 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Brett Joseph Fabian

October 21, 1972 - August 9, 2026

Brett Fabian, 53, passed away suddenly on August 9, 2026.

Born on October 21, 1972, in Yonkers, New York, Brett lived and attended school in Yorktown Heights, New York, before moving to Dutchess County, where he attended and graduated from Arlington High School.

Brett worked for many years at Walmart...

Anita F. Schauer

Anita F. Schauer

Aug 5, 2026

Anita Schauer, an area resident for the past 30 years, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 101 years old.

Born on May 21, 1925, in Boston, Massachusetts, Anita was the daughter of the late William and Viola (Nickerson) Swim. At the age of five, her family moved to Nova Scotia,...

Peter K. Steinke

Peter K. Steinke

Aug 5, 2026

Peter K. Steinke, lovingly known to many as "Pepsi Pete," passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 5, 2026. He was 67 years old.

Born on May 23, 1959, in Manhattan, New York, Peter was the son of Heinz and Renata (Redeker) Steinke. Proud of his German heritage throughout his life, he embraced family, friendship,...

Keith Charles Heady

Keith Charles Heady

Aug 5, 2026

Keith Charles Heady, 56, a beloved son, brother, father, partner, and friend and a lifelong area resident, died on August 5, 2026 at the Hudson Valley Hospice House following a long illness.

Born in Poughkeepsie on January 7, 1970, he was the son of Gail (Laudato) Heady and the late Kenneth Heady. Keith was a graduate of John Jay High...

Colette Frances Myers

Colette Frances Myers

Aug 5, 2026

Colette Frances Myers, a 45-year resident of Hopewell Junction, was welcomed into the Lord's embrace on August 5, 2026 in Lynchburg, Virginia, her home for the last 2 years.

Colette was born in the Bronx in 1947 to Robert and Blanche (Junge) Morrow, moving to Sleepy Hollow when she was nine years old. Colette's desire to help and care for...

Gabriel Ralph Pecorelli

Gabriel Ralph Pecorelli

Aug 4, 2026

FISHKILL- Gabriel Ralph Pecorelli, a Fishkill resident for over twenty years, formerly of Florida and the Bronx, died at home peacefully on August 4th, 2026. He was 91 years old.

He was born on April 29th, 1935, to the late Sam & Santina (Mostarda) Pecorelli. He grew up in Abruzzi, Italy. Gabriel would emigrate to the US when he was sixteen years...

Kathleen Marcuccilli

Kathleen Marcuccilli

Aug 4, 2026

LAGRANGE - Kathleen A. Marcuccilli, 72, a resident of Dutchess County for over 36 years, died on August 4, 2026 at home. She previously lived in Yonkers.

Born on June 9, 1954 in Yonkers, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Dominick and Kathleen (Cahill) Liberati. She had been employed as an EKG Technician at St. Joseph's Hospital in Yonkers...

Sylvia Maria Silverence

Sylvia Maria Silverence

Aug 4, 2026

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Sylvia Maria Silverence, 63, died on August 4, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. An area resident since 2002, she previously lived on Staten Island.

Born on June 14, 1963 on Staten Island, Sylvia was the daughter of the late Anthony and Irene (Parisi) Tucciarone. She had been employed as a legal assistant for Kelly and Meehagh,...

Mariel J. Young

Mariel J. Young

Aug 4, 2026

Mariel J. Young, a resident of the area for nearly 60 years, passed away on August 4, 2026. She was 77 years old.

Born on May 25, 1949, in Vineland, New Jersey, Mariel was the daughter of the late Franklin and Mariel (Brooks) Slack.

Mariel was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy in life was caring for her family....

Diane Zipprich

Diane Zipprich

Aug 3, 2026

Diane Hughes Zipprich, 84, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026 at the Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie on August 31, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marion (Pike) Hughes. A dedicated student and passionate caregiver, Diane graduated from Arlington High School Class...

Glenn Scofield Sr.

Glenn Scofield Sr.

Aug 1, 2026

Glenn R. Scofield, Sr., a lifelong and deeply cherished resident of Fishkill, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Westchester Medical Center at the age of 84.

Born on August 20, 1941, to the late Frank and Margaret (Inness) Scofield, Glenn’s roots ran exceptionally deep in the town he loved. He held the rare distinction of spending his...

Diane Lorraine Hill

Diane Lorraine Hill

Jul 29, 2026

Diane Lorraine Hill, a resident of Aurora, CO since 1993 and formerly of Walden, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at HCA HealthOne Hospital in Aurora, CO. She was 77.

Daughter of the late Henry and Henrietta (Geske) Elsasser, she was born in New York City on April 19, 1949.

Diane was affectionately known as "Sweetie" to...

Sharon Denise Anderson

Sharon Denise Anderson

Jul 29, 2026

Sharon Denise Anderson passed away on July 29, 2026 at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital. She was 71. Sharon was born on May 26, 1955 in Peekskill, NY to the late Ray and Phyllis (Archer) Artus. She grew up in Shrub Oak, NY and graduated from Shrub Oak High School.

She worked for many years as a Receptionist for Dr....

Marie O'Keefe

Marie O'Keefe

Jul 28, 2026

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Marie O'Keefe, 78, an area resident since 1978, died peacefully at home on July 28, 2026. She previously lived in Queens.

Born in New York City on October 6, 1947, Marie was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Florence (DePasquale) Ancona. On November 22, 1969, Marie married Robert "Bob" O'Keefe who predeceased her in 2002 after...