Obituaries

Jacques Mercier Delphin

Jacques Mercier Delphin

Jun 1, 2026

Dr. Jacques Mercier Delphin, MD, 97, died peacefully at home on June 1, 2026. Born in Cap Haitien, Haiti on April 26, 1929, Dr. Delphin was the son of the late Alexander and Sonia (Bernardin) Delphin. He immigrated to the United States in 1959. A man deeply rooted in his faith, Dr. Delphin discovered his life's calling at just seven...

William B. Kimmel Sr.

William B. Kimmel Sr.

Jun 1, 2026

William B. Kimmel Sr. passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, New York. He was 86 years old.

Born in Beacon, New York, on February 17, 1940, he was the son of the late William C. and Adalaide (Conklin) Kimmel.

Bill was a lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley and a proud graduate...

Galip Mustafa Edip

Galip Mustafa Edip

Jun 1, 2026

Galip Mustafa Edip

May 10, 1934 - June 1, 2026

It is with the deepest love and profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Galip Mustafa Edip on June 1, 2026, at the age of 92. Surrounded by his devoted family in the comfort of his own bed at home in Stormville, New York-exactly as he had always...

John Miles Berube

John Miles Berube

May 31, 2026

John M. Berube passed away on May 31, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born on May 11, 1939, in Manhattan to the late John and Elvira (Nelson) Berube. He was raised in Yorktown, NY, and always spoke fondly about his childhood there. On August 13, 1965, he married his beloved wife Joan (Miller) Berube, who survives him...

Anne Morrison Ropes

Anne Morrison Ropes

May 31, 2026

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Anne M. Ropes, 88, died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 31, 2026.

Anne will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering spirit. She was a woman of deep faith and contributed her talents to the church, including the weekly counting, which she dearly enjoyed. Her legacy lives on through the amazing memories of her...

William F. Chamberlain

William F. Chamberlain

May 28, 2026

William F. Chamberlain passed away on May 28, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 83 years old. Born on January 7, 1943 in Tarrytown, NY, he was the son of the late John and Laura (Vincent) Chamberlain.During his high school career, William won State Championships for wrestling and cross country. After high school, he proudly served our country...

Gloria Jean Guzi

Gloria Jean Guzi

May 28, 2026

Gloria Guzi passed away on May 28, 2026 at the age of 76 at the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born on April 18, 1950 in Peekskill, NY to the late Harry and Gloria (Morley) Guzi.

Gloria was very family oriented and loved keeping up correspondence with all of her family members including cousins, nieces and nephews. She...

Russell E. Willis

Russell E. Willis

May 27, 2026

YONKERS- Russell E. Willis, 64, died on May 26, 2026 at St. John's Hospital in Yonkers.

Born on September 18, 1961 in the Bronx, Russell was the son of the late Walter and Anne (Wright) Willis. Russell was employed as a sous chef at the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan, and thoroughly enjoyed cooking. Both Oprah Winfrey and Bill Clinton...

Albert Thomas Juliano

Albert Thomas Juliano

May 26, 2026

Albert T. Juliano Sr, of Verbank, New York, passed away at his home on May 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 80 years old.

Born in Yonkers, New York, on April 1, 1946, he was the son of the late Albert M Juliano and Marianne Juliano (Giannico). He is survived by his brother, Thomas A....

Margaret Mary Kiernan

Margaret Mary Kiernan

May 26, 2026

EASTDALE - Margaret Mary Kiernan, 78, died on May 26, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. A 3-year area resident of Eastdale, she previously resided in Sunnyside, Queens.

Born on February 27, 1948 in Brooklyn, Margie was the daughter of the late Christopher and Dorothy (Phillips) Kiernan. She began her career as a typist for Burlington Industries, eventually working her...

Robert E. Huber

Robert E. Huber

May 25, 2026

Robert E. Huber passed away on May 25, 2026 at the age of 82. He was born on September 29, 1943 in Queens, NY to the late Herbert and Dorothy (Henn) Huber. On June 20, 1964 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Queens, he married his beloved wife Barbara (Javetski) Huber. They spent many happy years together until...

Josephine Kellerman

Josephine Kellerman

May 25, 2026

Josephine Kellerman, 95, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 1968 and formerly of the Bronx, died peacefully at her home on May 25, 2026.

Born in the Bronx on April 2, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Alessio and Josephine (Lanzano) Economico. Josephine had been employed as a Teacher's Aide for the Wappingers Central School District from 1969-1977,...

Patricia Porcaro

Patricia Porcaro

May 24, 2026

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Patricia Porcaro, 68, a resident of Hopewell Junction for over 30 years, died on May 24, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley.

Born on October 23, 1957 in Kingston, Patricia was the daughter of the late Joseph Salerno and Bettie & Charles Geysen. She retired in August as...

Robert J. Morrow

Robert J. Morrow

May 23, 2026

Robert J. Morrow, lovingly known as "Bob," a longtime resident of Lagrangeville, NY since 1985, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family on May 23, 2026. He was 80 years old.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 14, 1946, Bob was the beloved son of the late Walter and Lena (Bonura) Morrow. A proud patriot, he honorably served his...

Deborah A. McCaffrey

Deborah A. McCaffrey

May 22, 2026

Deborah A. McCaffrey passed away on May 22, 2026 at her sister's home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 73 years old. Deborah was born in Beacon, NY on April 25, 1953 to the late Carl and Rose (Schiavi) Pierce. On June 6, 1982, she married the love of her life Robert "Bob" McCaffrey. They spent many wonderful years...

Michael Hargraves

Michael Hargraves

May 21, 2026

Michael Hargraves, 61, of Poughkeepsie, NY, went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2026. Born on May 18, 1965, in Yonkers, NY, Michael lived a life marked by faith, servitude, strength, and deep devotion to those he loved most. Most importantly, he devoted his life to declaring the Lordship of Jesus Christ. He embodied Philippians 1:20, which...

Mary Swartz

Mary Swartz

May 21, 2026

Mary McCann Swartz, 83, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 1967 and formerly of Clifton, NJ, died on May 21, 2026 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital.

Born in Reading, PA on October 28, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Agnes (Hatler) McCann.

On September 7, 1963 at St. Virgil's Church in Morris Plains, NJ, Mary married Robert J....

Gunther H. Luhrs

Gunther H. Luhrs

May 16, 2026

Gunther H. Luhrs, 87, of Naples, Florida, formerly a long-time resident of Hopewell Jct., NY, died unexpectedly on May 16, 2026.

Gunther was born in Marschkamp, Germany on October 23, 1938, son of Johann and Katharina Kahrs Luhrs. Gunther attended school in Elmlohe, Germany, where he learned the upholstery business in Bremerhaven, Germany.

On October 15, 1955 Gunther immigrated to...

Gilbert W. Darrah Jr.

Gilbert W. Darrah Jr.

May 16, 2026

Gilbert W. Darrah, Jr., a resident of Wallkill for nearly 50 years, formerly of Wappingers Falls, Beacon, and Glenham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was 76.

Born in Plattsburgh on January 13, 1950, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Ida (Stark) Darrah. In 1967, he proudly...

Carol Lee LaCicero

Carol Lee LaCicero

May 15, 2026

Maryland - Carol Lee LaCicero, a beloved resident of Glen Burnie, MD, since 2023 and formerly of Fishkill, NY, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia, MD, with her cherished daughter by her side. She was 77 years old.Born on November 30, 1948, in Poughkeepsie, NY, Carol was the daughter of Howard and Emma (Haines) St....