Obituaries

Dec 24, 2021

Carlotta Heitmann, fondly known as Cookie, 79, lifelong resident of Hopewell Junction, NY passed away on December 24, 2021 while taking a nap a few hours before Christmas Eve dinner. Cookie was born April 19, 1942, an Aries, with Taurus rising. Cookie was a loving, caring wife, mother, and grandmother who lived approximately half a century in the home her...

Dec 23, 2021

Hopewell Junction – Ambrogio Domenico "Mico" Cannale, formerly of Eastchester and Tuckahoe, NY, died on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Columbia Presbyterian. He was 85 years old. Ambrogio, who everyone affectionately knew as "Mico," was the son of Salvatore and Nicolina (Suppa) Cannale. He first migrated from Italy to Argentina as a young teen. He worked hard for many years...

Dec 22, 2021

John M. Morabito entered into eternal life on December 22, 2021 at the age of 96. Born on December 29, 1924 in Poughkeepsie to the late Antonio and Concetta (Micalizzi) Morabito, he was one of 9 children. John attended Poughkeepsie schools and graduated Poughkeepsie High School in June 1943. He was drafted into the US Air Force in August of...

Dec 22, 2021

Bruce E. Bachman, 87, a local resident for fifty-seven years, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center with his son by his side. Born December 15, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Irma Bachman. Bruce honored his country at a young age by serving in the U.S. Army...

Dec 20, 2021

Dec 20, 2021

Fishkill- Arthur McCormack, a longtime resident of Fishkill, NY, passed away on December 20, 2021. He was 87. Arthur was born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 18, 1934, the son of Charles J. and Catherine G. (Beaudry) McCormack. Arthur proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1953-1957 where he was a Hospital Corpsman. Arthur graduated from...

Dec 20, 2021

Fishkill- Donald R. McPartland a resident of Fishkill for 50 years, previously from Amityville, passed away on December 20, 2021. He was 86. Donald was born on July 29, 1935, in Elmhurst, NY the son of Eugene and Mary (Markey) McPartland. On June 5, 1954, Donald married the love of his life Dolores, she survives at home. For 40 years...

Dec 18, 2021

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Susan L. Haddad, 61, an area resident since 1994, died on December 18, 2021 at her home after a 7-year battle with cancer. She previously lived in Yonkers. Susan was born in Yonkers on July 22, 1960. A friend to the world, she gravitated toward roles that served her community. Namely, she cared for children at Little...

Dec 18, 2021

Robert Yandraside, 84, an area resident for 48 years, died on December 18, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born on October 28, 1937 in the Bronx, Robert was the son of Josef and Betha (Schabhutl) Yandrasitz. Robert proudly served our country in the United State Air Force. He worked as a signal maintainer for NYC Transit Authority. Robert...

Dec 17, 2021

Paul Thomas Brady, 73, a resident of Stormville for 45 years and previously of the Bronx, died peacefully on December 17, 2021 at White Plains Hospital. Born on September 22, 1948 in the Bronx, Paul was the son of Patrick and Catherine (Dwyer) Brady. On April 8, 1972 at St. Frances de Chantel Church in the Bronx, Paul married the...

Dec 16, 2021

Douglas C. Morrison September 27, 1961 – December 16, 2021 Douglas C. Morrison entered into rest December 16, 2021 at his home in Wappingers Falls. He was 60. The son of David and Judith Morrison, he was born September 27, 1961 in Yonkers. Doug grew up in Fishkill and was a graduate of John Jay High School and SUNY New...

Dec 16, 2021

Florence Ann Smith, 97, a Dutchess County resident for 30 years and previously of South Salem, died on December 16, 2021 at Putnam Hospital Center. Born on June 9, 1924 in Jackson Heights, NY Florence was the daughter of Stanley and Stella Sobocha. Florence was predeceased by her husband Robert Leo Smith in 1991. Florence is survived by her children,...

Dec 15, 2021

FISHKILL – William H. McCourt, 77, a lifelong area resident, died on December 15, 2021 at his home. Born in Poughkeepsie on February 25, 1944, he was the son of William and Anna (Cox) McCourt. He proudly served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War, and he was a self-employed mason. He had been a member of...

Dec 15, 2021

Michael Patrick Shanny - February 23, 1970 to December 15, 2021. Michael was laid to rest on December 22, 2021 after a beautiful Mass at St. Columba. He died at home, with his mom at his side holding his hand. A private service and burial was held, and his family mourns what came way too soon. Many friends knew and...

Dec 15, 2021

Steven Mercado, 43, who had been residing in Tivoli, NY passed peacefully on December 15, 2021 at his sister's home in Hopewell Junction surrounded by his family. Born on October 18th, 1978 in Manhattan, Steven was the son of Mario and Carmen Mercado. Steven grew up in the Bronx until 1989 when the Mercado family moved to the Hudson Valley....

Dec 15, 2021

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Sean P. Lynch, 67, an area resident since 1984, died after a long illness on December 15, 2021 surrounded by his family at the Pines at Poughkeepsie. He previously lived in Pleasantville. Born in Manhattan on August 25, 1954, Sean was the son of the late Michael and Maura (Flavin) Lynch. He was employed by Consolidated Edison...

Dec 15, 2021

FISHKILL – Philip Giorgio, Jr., 65, an area resident since 1996, died peacefully at home on December 15, 2021 surrounded by his family. He previously lived in the "West End" of New Rochelle. Born in New Rochelle on October 7, 1956, Philip was the son of the late Philip and Margaret (Racanello) Giorgio, Sr. He and his wife had been...

Dec 15, 2021

Margaret T. D'Esposito, 92, died on December 15, 2021 at the Paramount at Somers. A resident of Carmel since 2010, she previously lived in Patterson. Born on June 29, 1929, Margaret was the daughter of the late Emilio and Mary D'Agostino. She was employed by the Town of Patterson in the Zoning and Planning Department for many years until her...

Dec 14, 2021

Dec 14, 2021

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Elizabeth Louise Hicks, 75, an area resident since 1976, died peacefully at home on December 14, 2021. She previously lived in Portchester. Born in Yonkers on June 15, 1946, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Frank and Adeline (Klein) Rinaldi. She worked as a real estate agent for many years in the Hudson Valley. She enjoyed...