Obituaries

Jan 5, 2026

Robert P. Sannasardo passed away on January 5, 2026, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 77. Robert was born in New York City on October 13, 1948 to the late Salvatore and Shirley (Naiztat) Sannasardo. On November 17, 1973, he married his beloved wife Roseann (Spolidoro) Sannasardo.

Robert was Head Custodian at Wappingers Central School District...

Jan 4, 2026

10/5/42 - 1/4/2026

My beloved husband of sixty years, Bob Sodine, passed away on January 4, 2026. He is survived by his devoted wife, Phyllis Sodine, and their two daughters, Laura Galluzzo (Vittorio Galluzzo) and Michelle Bowman (Brett Bowman). Bob was also the cherished "Pa" of four grandchildren who he loved very much:...

Jan 4, 2026

Kathleen Stewart Lindars, 79, passed away at home in East Fishkill on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Daughter of the late Charles Francis Stewart and Mary Ann (Kennedy) Stewart, she was born in Liverpool, United Kingdom on November 22, 1946. At the age of 20, Kathy emigrated to the United States and settled in Westchester County. Thereafter, she...

Jan 4, 2026

Dorothy Torregrossa Poscich, 92, a resident of the Town of LaGrange , died peacefully at her home on January 4, 2026. She was a devoted mother of 8, grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of 10 and stepmother of 2.

Born on September 17, 1933 in Manhattan, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Squazzo) Williams....

Jan 4, 2026

Maria Eleni Bochinis, 47, a resident of Pensacola, FL, since 2021, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026 at Mount Sinai Morningside Medical Center.

Born in Manhattan on October 16, 1978, she was the daughter of Nikidora (Chiotelis) Bochinis and the late James Bochinis. Maria spent her early childhood in Elmhurst, Queens, and then moved with her...

Jan 3, 2026

Oi Yuk Chiu, 75, a resident of Hopewell Junction, New York, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born in Hong Kong, China on April 9, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Yee Tang Chiu and Yuk Ying Chan. Oi Yuk grew up in Hong Kong and immigrated to America...

Jan 3, 2026

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Jill A. Nelson, 78, an area resident since 2004, died on January 3, 2026 at the Taconic at Hopewell surrounded by her family. She previously lived in Staten Island and Brooklyn.

Born on October 16,1947 in Brooklyn, Jill was the daughter of the late Cole and Dorothy (Jandro) Doty.

On February 20,...

Jan 2, 2026

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Harry T. DuBois, Jr., 83, a lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley, died on January 2, 2026 at his home.

Born on December 16, 1942 in Catskill, NY, Harry was the son of the late Harry and Maude (Whitcomb) DuBois. Harry earned his bachelor's degree from Wagner College in Staten Island, where he met...

Jan 2, 2026

Ruth Ellen Ehlers passed away on January 2, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 1, 1940 in Copiague, NY to the late Charles H. and Wilma R. (Tappen) Ehlers.

A graduate of the State University of New York at Oneonta, Ruth was a beloved teacher for 34 years in the Wappingers Central...

Jan 1, 2026

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Surrounded by her loving family, Patricia Lynn Bucelot, 77, an area resident since 1970, died on January 1, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She previously lived in Yorktown Heights.

Born in the Bronx on September 15, 1948, Patty was the daughter of the late Emil and Jean (Vicinanza) Renna. She was employed as...

Dec 31, 2025

John Philip Joyce, age 83, of Fishkill, NY, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2025, under the care of Hospice.

John was born on February 23, 1942, in Yonkers, NY, to the late Joseph and Marion Joyce. He proudly served in the Army National Guard for six years and spent 30 dedicated years working for...

Dec 31, 2025

Dec 30, 2025

Dolores Ann Ammirato Daly, a resident of Fishkill from 1971 to 2021, passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 86.

Born in Paterson, New Jersey, she was the youngest child of Joseph Ammirato and Angelina Lupinacci.

Dolores attended Eastside High School in Paterson, New Jersey, and continued her studies at Katherine Gibbs...

Dec 30, 2025

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Ann Marie Salvato, 62, passed away at home surrounded by her family on December 30, 2025. An area resident since 1987, she previously lived in Mahopac.

Born on September 21, 1963, in the Bronx, Ann Marie was the daughter of the late Martin and Katherine (Klemstein) Puchalski. Earlier in her career, Ann Marie was...

Dec 29, 2025

Martin E. Kirwan passed away on December 29, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 7, 1936 in the Bronx to the late Martin and Elizabeth (Bock) Kirwan. On May 16, 1964, he married his beloved wife Margaret "Peggy" (O'Rourke) Kirwan. They spent many happy years together until her death in 1990.

Dec 29, 2025

Eugene T. Trifilo, a lifelong local area resident, passed away peacefully with his son by his side on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Middletown, NY. He was 84.

Son of the late Frank J. and Penelope (Cristo) Trifilo, he was born in Newburgh, NY on July 26, 1941. Gene graduated from Beacon High School and then enlisted...

Dec 28, 2025

Paul Allan Fisher passed away on December 28, 2025 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Sullivan County. He was 28 years old. He was born on May 14, 1997 in Palm Beach, Florida and has been the light of his mother's life ever since.

Paul faced many challenges and obstacles during his short life, but he was...

Dec 27, 2025

Rose Marie Passarelli, a resident of Wappingers Falls, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at Hudson Valley Rehab and Extended Care. She was 80 years old.

Rose Marie was born on October 19, 1945, in Manhattan, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Theresa (Garabo) Glorioso. Rose Marie grew up in the Bronx and Yonkers, New...

Dec 27, 2025

POUGHKEEPSIE - June O'Sullivan, 73, passed away at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on December 27, 2025. Born on April 4, 1952, in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Morr) Robustelli.

June was a vibrant soul, known for her bubbly personality and her innate ability to connect with others. On March...

Dec 26, 2025

Fishkill- David (Dave) Diaz, previously of the Bronx, and a resident of Fishkill since 2011, passed away suddenly in Jacksonville, Florida. He was 72.

Miguel Diaz and Jean Gutierrez welcomed Dave into the world on October 15, 1953, in the Bronx. Dave graduated from Christopher Columbus High School and went on to pursue a career as an...