Obituaries

Nov 28, 2025

POUGHKEEPSIE - Bryson Louis Campbell, 50, a resident of Poughkeepsie since 2001, died on November 28, 2025 following a courageous battle with cancer. He previously lived in Connecticut.

Bryson was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, on February 4, 1975. He was employed as a Logistics Supervisor at Harbor Freight Tools.

As a lifelong passionate car man,...

Nov 28, 2025

Angelo N. Ferrara, a resident of the Village of Fishkill since 1956 and formerly of Peekskill, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 97.

Born on February 9, 1928, to the late Joseph and Carmela (DeMarsico) Ferrara, Angelo grew up in Shrub Oak, NY. At Shrub Oak High School,...

Nov 28, 2025

Ryan Edward Nichols, 25, a lifelong area resident, passed away on November 28, 2025 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Poughkeepsie on April 28, 2000, he was the cherished son of Russell Edward Nichols and Lynn Scoralick Nichols. Ryan was a 2018 graduate of Arlington High School where he played football and lacrosse. His...

Nov 27, 2025

Paul Martin Schaible, a Poughkeepsie resident since 1959, passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on September 21, 1936, in the German Village area of Columbus, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late Paul and Margaret (Weber) Schaible. Paul married Jeannette "Sandra" Shuman on December 26, 1959, sharing a wonderful life together...

Nov 27, 2025

Peter J. Ciardullo passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 87.

He was born in the Bronx on March 23, 1938 to the late Salvatore and Pauline (Condurso) Ciardullo. Peter proudly served our country in the U.S Army National Guard from 1956-1960. Peter was an accomplished mechanic and owner of Bartow Corp. in the...

Nov 27, 2025

James Joseph Conroy passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 92. Born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania on May 23, 1933, he was the son of the late James and Bertha (Bartholomew) Conroy.

Jay graduated from Frackville High School in 1951 and immediately joined the U.S. Air Force. He proudly served our country for 4...

Nov 26, 2025

Hope Ann Foster, 82, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully on November 26, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born in Kingston on March 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Clive and Dolores (Case) Winslow. Hope's wisdom and kindness touched everyone who knew her. She was a devoted wife and mother, dedicating her life...

Nov 26, 2025

Samuel Zotto, a resident of Fishkill, NY since 1990 and formerly of Westchester County, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was 77.

Son of the late Samuel and Rose (Mirra) Zotto, he was born in Peekskill, NY on July 10, 1948. He was an electrical worker for Metro-North Railroad for 34 years,...

Nov 25, 2025

Richard Victor Klipp has passed on November 25, 2025, in Poughkeepsie, NY.

He was born September 4, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY to Helen Zakowski and William F. Klipp.

Growing up in Ridgewood Queens, he was very proud to be a member of the Garity Knights semi-professional football team where he played on the 1959 Junior...

Nov 25, 2025

After a long and happy life, John T. Nolan Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on November 25,2025 at Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell.

John was born in Boston on April 15, 1930 to John and Margaret Nolan. He graduated from Catholic University in 1951 with a BS degree in Chemistry and from MIT in 1955 with...

Nov 25, 2025

Michael John May, 72, passed away from a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in Beacon, NY.

Son of the late William and Evelyn (Cooper) May, he was born on February 14, 1953. Michael grew up in Brooklyn, NY, but also enjoyed spending summer vacations with his cousins on Long Island when he...

Nov 24, 2025

Donna Saxton passed away on November 24, 2025. She was born on August 7, 1953, in Beacon, NY, the daughter of the late Norman and Marie (Knapp) Crotty.

On August 8, 1987, Donna married the love of her life, Gunter Michael Saxton, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Fishkill. Throughout her life, Donna devoted herself to her...

Nov 24, 2025

Lewis John Perrotti, 89, a longtime resident of Hopewell Junction, died on November 24, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born in New Rochelle on December 9, 1935, he was the son of the late Louis Leonard and Jeanette (Aubel) Perrotti.

Lewis had been a parishioner of St. Columba Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and...

Nov 22, 2025

John McSwegan, 69, an area resident since 2010 and formerly of Carmel, NY, Palm Desert, CA and Staten Island, died on November 22, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center following a long illness.

Born in Manhattan on December 30, 1955, he was the son of the late John and Lorraine (Mahler) McSwegan. John started his career as...

Nov 22, 2025

Michael V. Cioppa passed away on November 22, 2025, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 93 years old.

Born in Bellona, Italy, on November 20, 1932, he was the son of the late Ernesto and Nicolina (Liguori) Cioppa. He immigrated to the United States from Italy in 1947 and became a United States citizen in 1955....

Nov 22, 2025

EAST FISHKILL - Donald W. Long, Jr., an area resident for over 39 years, died on November 22, 2025 at home. He was 70.

Born on April 11, 1955, Donald was the son of the late Donald Wilbur, Sr. and Hermine ( Grabher ) Long. His career as a skilled industrial mechanic spanned over many decades.

Nov 20, 2025

FISHKILL - Conrad A. Barile, PhD, 84, a resident of Dutchess County since 1968, died after a short battle with cancer on November 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in the Bronx on April 28, 1941, he was the son of the late Conrad and Agnes (Mitchell) Barile. Conrad graduated from Cardinal...

Nov 19, 2025

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Michael James Dore, 56, a lifelong area resident, died suddenly on November 19, 2025 while skiing in Vermont.

Michael was born in Yonkers, NY on June 28, 1969. An avid outdoorsman , Michael enjoyed skiing, mountain biking, motocross, and fishing.

Michael is survived by his wife, Victoria Jackson; his sons, Jackson Jackson...

Nov 19, 2025

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Richard Carson, 84, an area resident for over 52 years, died on November 19, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He previously lived in Ossining, NY, Key West, FL, and Anchorage, AK.

Born on May 25, 1941 in the Bronx, Richard was the son of the late Donald and Eileen (O'Connor) Carson. He proudly...

Nov 17, 2025

FISHKILL - Andrew Glen Boettcher, a Fishkill resident since 1964, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, following a long illness surrounded by his family. He was 62.

Son of the late Benedict A. and Joan (Hopf) Boettcher, he was born in Orange, NJ on February 8, 1963. In 1982, Andrew graduated from John Jay Senior High...