Obituaries

William Keating

William Keating

Jun 8, 2022

William John Keating of Fishkill, NY, formerly of Hopewell Junction and Hampton Bays, NY, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on June 8, 2022 from complications of 9/11 related illness. Bill was born in White Plains, NY, on June 13, 1961, to John and Jean Keating (nee Boylan). Bill's lifelong passion, helping people, led him to a...

Anna Myott

Anna Myott

Jun 6, 2022

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Anna L. Myott, 78, a lifelong area resident, died on June 6, 2022 at her home. Born in Poughkeepsie on May 22, 1944, she was the daughter of Otto and Katherine (Geer) Schneider. Anna enjoyed cooking, but more than anything, she loved spending time with her family. Those who knew her, for years or just days, will...

Amber Klatt

Amber Klatt

Jun 6, 2022

LAGRANGEVILLE – Amber Diana Klatt, 91, a longtime resident of Lagrangeville, died at her home on June 6, 2022. She previously lived in the Bronx. Born on October 16, 1930 in the Bronx, Amber was the daughter of the late Elmer and Amber Mae (Sauer) Barandon. On April 10, 1954, she married Frederick Klatt who predeceased her. Amber was employed...

Andrea Carbone

Andrea Carbone

Jun 6, 2022

Andrea Carbone, 50, a resident of Bedford Hills for over 9 years, died at home on June 6, 2022. She previously lived in Holmes. Andrea was born in Utica on February 28, 1972. She had been employed in customer service by ShopRite of Bedford Hills. Andrea is survived by her daughters, Alisha Worden and her husband Giovanni and Chancey Carbone;...

Laura Stocker

Laura Stocker

Jun 5, 2022

EAST FISHKILL – Laura Jeanne Stocker, 64, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Born on December 12, 1957 in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Eileen (Piper) Stocker. Laura was self-employed offering mortgage and tax preparation as well as bookkeeping services for over 30 years. She had developed many friendships...

Ann Plutino

Ann Plutino

Jun 4, 2022

Ann E. Plutino, 87, an area resident for 25 years and formerly of Yonkers, died peacefully on June 4, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Yonkers on November 24, 1934, she was the daughter of Patrick Failey and Anna Hall. Ann enjoyed a long, healthy retirement after being employed as a government contract administrator for over 25 years...

John Scalzo

John Scalzo

Jun 4, 2022

Hyde Park - John Scalzo, devoted son, husband and father. John departed this Earth on June 4, 2022. Born on June 1, 1960 in Poughkeepsie, he was the beloved son of Ralph J. Scalzo and June Medio Scalzo. John graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School in 1978. He received his Associates Degree with honors from Dutchess Community College. On...

Scott Wood

Scott Wood

Jun 4, 2022

EAST FISHKILL – Scott Joseph Wood, 49, a lifelong area resident, died suddenly on June 4, 2022. Born in Cold Spring, he was the son of Milton Joseph Wood and the late Michele DiCastro Colonna. Scott had been employed as a HVAC technician. He was a fan of the NY Giants, and enjoyed heavy metal music and detailing cars. Scott...

Marcia Mccusker

Marcia Mccusker

Jun 3, 2022

Marcia McCusker, 93, of Fishkill, NY passed away on June 3, 2022 after a long illness. Marcia was born on April 6, 1929 to Edmund and Gladys Taylor and grew up in Glenham, NY. On January 8, 1949 she married Joseph McCusker, who passed on October 9, 2010. Throughout her years, she worked at several jobs including Texaco Research Center,...

William Probst

William Probst

Jun 2, 2022

Super Dad, Dog Dad, Grandfather, Uncle, Husband and Friend. William Albert Probst the 3rd, "Billy Bob" died on June 02, 2022, at his home, after a long and horrific battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his children and his longtime girlfriend and caregiver, Peggy. Billy loved singing, dancing, and making people laugh. Fiercely loyal with a huge heart,...

Elizabeth Bernabo

Elizabeth Bernabo

Jun 2, 2022

Fishkill – Elizabeth Bernabo, age 85, of Fishkill NY passed away on June 2, 2022. She was born in Peekskill, NY on June 5, 1936 to parents John and Ethel (Matthews) Anastasi. On December 26, 1954 she married her love Victor Bernabo at Assumption Church in Peekskill, NY. Victor pre-deceased her in 2015. For many years, Elizabeth owned and operated...

Maryann Fellin

Maryann Fellin

Jun 2, 2022

FISHKILL – Maryann Fellin, a resident of Fishkill for over 20 years and of Dutchess County since 1964, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was 82. Maryann was born on November 3, 1939 in Hazleton, PA to Willard and Anna (Robinson) Kenvin. In addition to being a loving mother, grandmother and friend, Mary...

Thomas Dombroski

Thomas Dombroski

Jun 1, 2022

Thomas J. Dombroski, devoted husband, loving father, and renaissance man, passed away on Wednesday, June 1st, 2022, at age 63, at his home on Lake Wallenpaupack, PA surrounded by his family. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Austin; his mother, Gloria; and his daughter, Teresa. He is survived by his wife, Ann; children: Melissa and her husband, Ed;...

Susan Mchugh

Susan Mchugh

Jun 1, 2022

EAST FISHKILL – Susan Gregory McHugh, 72, an area resident for 36 years and formerly of Chappaqua, died on June 1, 2022 at the Wingate at Dutchess following a long illness. Born in Chicago, IL on March 4, 1950, she was the daughter of Chon and Dorothy (Everson) Gregory. Susan received her Bachelor's degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She...

Rodrigo Sanding

Rodrigo Sanding

May 31, 2022

Rodrigo J. "Rudy" Sanding, a Bedford Hills resident since 2015, formerly of Davao City, Philippines, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was 72. Son of the late Demetrio and Soledad (Jumo-as) Sanding, he was born in Cebu City, Philippines on September 19, 1949. For 52 years, Rudy worked for Citadel Shipping Services, Inc. in Manila. He...

Frank Yannaco

Frank Yannaco

May 31, 2022

Frank Yannaco June 13, 1944 - May 31, 2022 Francis Anthony Yannaco was born in Bronx, New York, where he was raised until the age of ten. Playing in the lots and scouring numerous building sites for deposit cans to go to the all-day movies were among his favorite memories and funniest stories. He spent the remainder of his childhood...

Frances Classey

Frances Classey

May 31, 2022

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Frances Theresa Classey, a Wappingers Falls resident since 1961 and formerly of Yonkers, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was 92. Daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Petrucco) Toppi, she was born in Yonkers on February 23, 1930. Fran graduated from Gorton High School in Yonkers in 1948. She worked as a...

June Billerth

June Billerth

May 30, 2022

WAPPINGERS FALLS – June E. Billerth, 92, an area resident since 2017, died at home on May 30, 2022. She previously lived in Ridgewood, Queens. Born in Queens on May 27, 1930, June was the daughter of the late Thomas and Edith (Brown) Ackerson. She worked at Royal Insurance in Manhattan for 12 years and then went to work for...

Michael Rhodes, Sr.

Michael Rhodes, Sr.

May 30, 2022

POUGHKEEPSIE – Michael James Rhodes, Sr., 70, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully at home on May 30, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born in Poughkeepsie on November 21, 1951, Mike was the son of the late Archie and Beulah Rhodes. He proudly served in the National Guard. He attended Morse School and graduated from Poughkeepsie High School. Mike was...

Melanie Chianese

Melanie Chianese

May 29, 2022

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Melanie Anne Chianese, a lifelong area resident, was tragically taken from us on May 29, 2022. She was an innocent, secondary victim of domestic violence. Born in Poughkeepsie on November 24, 1992, she was the beloved daughter of Cheryl M. Chianese. She graduated from Arlington High School in 2012 and the Institute for Integrated Nutrition. She was...