Obituaries

Dec 20, 2025

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - David Allan Hildebrandt, 82, and his wife, Edna Partington Hildebrandt, 75, were tragically taken from us on December 20, 2025 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

David, a 20-year resident of Hopewell Junction was born in New Rochelle on August 14, 1943 to the late William and Janet (Izzo) Hildebrandt and grew...

Dec 20, 2025

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - David Allan Hildebrandt, 82, and his wife, Edna Partington Hildebrandt, 75, were tragically taken from us on December 20, 2025 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

David, a 20-year resident of Hopewell Junction was born in New Rochelle on August 14, 1943 to the late William and Janet (Izzo) Hildebrandt and grew...

Dec 20, 2025

Rita Mullaney, 71, an area resident for more than 50 years, died peacefully surrounded by her family following a long illness.

Born in Brooklyn on September 10, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Gustav and Rita (Grant) Christensen. Rita worked with her family in their business, Hudson Buick, GMC, Cadillac in Poughkeepsie for many years....

Dec 19, 2025

Esmeralda "Lali" Peraza Santiago, a devoted servant of God, loving wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and faithful woman of faith, entered into eternal rest at the age of 84. She was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, to Manuel Caraballo-Peraza and Gerarda López-Carrión, the firstborn of seven children. From the very beginning, Lali's life reflected purpose, compassion, and a heart tender...

Dec 19, 2025

Nancy Jiran, 81, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the Lutheran Care Center, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on April 3, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Minna (Mattijat) Kappler. In 1964, Nancy married the love of her life, Arthur Jiran, and together they shared 53 joyful years of marriage...

Dec 19, 2025

WAPPINGERS FALLS - JoAnn Rosiello, 70, an area resident since 2019, died at home on December 19, 2025. She previously lived in Yonkers.

Born on January 1, 1955, JoAnn was the daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Donadio) Rosiello. She earned her bachelor's degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, and then...

Dec 19, 2025

Barbara Jean Clifford (Christopher), born on August 30, 1949, in Ossining, New York, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, in her home in Lagrangeville, New York, where she resided surrounded by love with her daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughters.

Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved partner, Skip Watkins.

She is survived by her...

Dec 18, 2025

Richard Victor Contini of Salt Point, NY passed away on December 18, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born in Greenwich Village in Manhattan on March 12, 1954. The son of Victor Michael Contini and Josefine Wilhelmina (nee Landers) Contini, Richard grew up in Esopus, N.Y.

Richard was graduated from Saint Peters School and John A....

Dec 16, 2025

Thomas A. Moricone, 70, a resident of LaGrangeville for 32 years and formerly of the Bronx, died peacefully at his home on December 16, 2025 following a long illness.

Born in the Bronx on July 26, 1955, he was the son of the late Arthur and Betty (Balancia) Moricone. Tom had been employed as an officer with...

Dec 15, 2025

DOVER PLAINS - Richard "Poppy" William Galente, Sr., passed away surrounded by his family on December 15, 2025 at the age of 90.

Born in the Bronx on March 17, 1935, Richard was the son of the late James and Mary (Moliterni) Galente. He is survived by his "queen" and love of his life, Alice (Wilson) Galente...

Dec 14, 2025

Alice Campbell of Middletown, NY since 2019 died peacefully on December 14, 2025 at Middletown Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Prior to moving to Middletown, she was a long-time resident of Wappingers Falls, Bronxville and Yonkers. She was 79 years old.

Alice was born on September 12, 1946 to Leslie and Eleanor (Swartout) White in Yonkers, NY. She...

Dec 14, 2025

Connie Lauri passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 97, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 16, 1928 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late John and Mary (Vigliotti) Risbello. She married the love of her life on September 16th, 1951, John Lauri. At the time of his death on May 28, 2022,...

Dec 13, 2025

Simon Kaufman, 95, a resident of East Fishkill since 1957 and formerly of Warrensburg, died on December 13, 2025 at the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Born in the Bronx on August 16, 1930, he was the son of the late Nathan and Theresa (Hochman) Kaufman. He was a 1948 graduate of the Bronx High School...

Dec 12, 2025

Geraldine Herbst, 92, an area resident since 2014, died on December 12, 2025 at Archcare at Ferncliff in Rhinebeck. She had previously resided in the Bronx, Hopewell Junction and The Fountains at Millbrook.

Born in the Bronx on May 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Marion (Barry) Sommer. Geraldine received her Master's...

Dec 12, 2025

R. Michael Corrao Jr. Robert Michael Corrao Jr, known throughout his life as Michael or Mike, peacefully transitioned to eternal life, surrounded by his family, on December 12, 2025. Michael was born on March 22, 1957 in Port Chester, NY, to Robert Corrao Sr. and Ann Corrao. He grew up in Yorktown Hts, NY, attended Lakeland schools,...

Dec 12, 2025

Gloria Mary Poplawski, known lovingly to many as "Glo" and "Gia," passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 12, 2025, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was 70 years old.

Gloria was born on March 19, 1955, in Long Island City, New York, the daughter of the late John and Gloria (Earley) McLafferty. She lived her...

Dec 11, 2025

Joseph Mortilla, age 76 and a long time resident of Fishkill, New York, passed peacefully into his heavenly home on Thursday, December 11, 2025 with his adoring wife AnneMarie and several of his closest friends by his side.

Joe, as he was affectionately called by those close to him, was born on August 16, 1949 in Ridgewood,...

Dec 11, 2025

Maria Mildred Siani, a resident of Wappingers Falls since 2001, formerly of Westchester County and New York City, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was 67.

Daughter of the late Narciso and Julia (Nuñez) Bonilla, she was born on June 28, 1958 and was raised in Manhattan.

Maria graduated from...

Dec 11, 2025

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Raymond B. Moore, 86, a lifelong resident of Wappingers Falls and Cold Spring, died on December 11, 2025 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh.

Born on November 3, 1939 in Hempstead , Long Island, Ray was the son of the late James and Elizabeth (Burns) Moore. He grew up on a local...

Dec 10, 2025

Gerard J. Hickey, a longtime resident of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 10, 2025. He was 89 years old.

Gerard was born on October 12, 1936, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Charles and Mary (Conway) Hickey and stepson of Hetty Hickey. With a grateful heart, Gerard proudly...