Obituaries

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...

John Lauri

John Lauri

May 28, 2022

FISHKILL – John Lauri, 96, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on May 28, 2022. Born in Cava, Italy on March 5, 1926, he was the son of Angelo and Amalia (Vendetti) Lauri. John proudly served our country in the US Army during World War II, and had been employed as a computer operator for IBM. He...

Uwe Heitmann

Uwe Heitmann

May 27, 2022

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Uwe Heitmann, 84, passed away in his home on May 27, 2022. Born in Hamburg, Germany on July 31, 1937, Uwe was one of five children of the late Wilhelm and Anneliese (Zarp) Heitmann. After living through World War II and its aftermath, he immigrated with his family to New York City in 1953. Uwe worked a...

Bonita Boyle

Bonita Boyle

May 27, 2022

BEEKMAN – Bonita Joan "Bonnie" Boyle, 79, died peacefully at her home on May 27, 2022. Born in Peekskill on June 30, 1942, she was the daughter of Florian and Luella (Nelson) Boyle. Bonnie had worked as a hairdresser for many years for several salons in Westchester County. An avid reader and cook, she had also raised Dobermans and loved...

Eric Klee

Eric Klee

May 26, 2022

FISHKILL – Eric H. Klee, 35, an area resident since 1999 and formerly of Croton-on-Hudson, died on May 26, 2022. Born in Port Chester on December 17, 1986, he was the son of Thomas Klee and Maria Gutierrez Klee. He attended John Jay High School. Eric was an avid cycler, and he loved dogs. Eric's beloved girlfriend, Renee, described him...

Michael Pauley

Michael Pauley

May 26, 2022

Michael R. Pauley,78, Bronx native, 25 year resident of Troy, NY, passed away on May 26th after losing his battle to Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his loving wife Norah, his daughters, and their spouses; Moria and Tony, Erica and Josh, Cheryl and Greg and Jamila her husband Henry. He's also survived by his grandchildren Aislyn, Ryan, Nathan, Aiden,...