Obituaries

Apr 5, 2021

BEEKMAN – Patrick Francis Sheils, Jr., 67, an actor, musician, chef and teacher, died on April 5, 2021. Born in Flushing on December 24, 1953, he was the son of Patrick Francis and Ruth Mary (Doyle) Sheils. On May 25, 1980 in Poughquag, Patrick married Cindy Reinach who survives at home. Patrick and Cindy were the founders and creators of...

Apr 5, 2021

PLEASANT VALLEY – John "Jack" Haverty, a resident of Pleasant Valley, NY, died on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was 84. He was born in the Bronx on May 1, 1936, son of the late John and Edna (Lynch) Haverty. In 1955, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country until...

Apr 3, 2021

BEACON - Barbara Picard Hopper, 93, a lifelong resident of Beacon, died peacefully at home on April 3, 2021. Born in Beacon on June 14, 1927, she was the daughter of Irving and Anne (Coffin) Picard. Barbara was an English Teacher at Rombout Middle School and Beacon High School for 30 years until her retirement in 1988. She was a...

Apr 2, 2021

Apr 2, 2021

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - John William Seguine, 65, a lifelong resident of Hopewell Junction, died on April 2, 2021 at New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital following a long illness. John will always be remembered for his eclectic and engaging personality, and his care for those around him. He was highly intelligent and extremely well read from his daily review of...

Apr 1, 2021

Richard Morse Griffin, age 79, of Hopewell Junction, NY passed away on April 1, 2021 following a 2 year battle with bladder cancer. Richard is survived by his wife Hyunsook (Sue) Ohm, twin sons from his first marriage Michael and Ryan Griffin and two sons by marriage, Joseph and Eugene Ohm as well as his grandchildren, Keller Griffin, Kaia Griffin,...

Apr 1, 2021

Margaret "Margie" Mary Bauer, 51, a lifelong area resident, died on April 1, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 14, 1969 in Poughkeepsie, Margie was the daughter of John and Margaret (Loop) Bauer. Margie worked as a receptionist for Hudson Highlands Veterinary in Hopewell Junction. She enjoyed playing Bingo and volunteered for many organizations....

Mar 31, 2021

Frank Anthony Baviello died of Covid at Putnam Hospital Center on March 31, 2021 at 2:22 PM. He passed with his family by his side. It was very heart wrenching because he was awake and fully aware of his family's final sentiments. Although Frank and Rosemarie had a big family themselves, Frankie (as he was always referred to by friends...

Mar 31, 2021

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Meri I. Manner, 96, an area resident for almost 60 years, formerly from Finland, died on March 31, 2021 at Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born in Rauma, Finland on January 18, 1925, she was the daughter of Jalmar and Eine Urhonen. Meri enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds and art. She loved, and was loved, by...

Mar 30, 2021

Edward Michael Callahan, 36, a lifelong Dutchess County resident, passed away on March 30, 2021. Born in Poughkeepsie on April 23, 1984, he was the son of Rosemarie (Yanossy) Callahan and the late Robert V. Callahan. He attended St. Mary's School in Fishkill and graduated from John Jay High School. Eddie was employed in the grocery industry and worked many...

Mar 28, 2021

FISHKILL – Brenda Joyce, an area resident for over 20 years, entered into rest March 28, 2021 at the Waterview Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Brenda was born on September 25th in New Jersey to Mary and Michael Joyce. She was the youngest of four children. She spent most of her life in Tenafly...

Mar 26, 2021

Ocala, FL - Patricia Anne Hart -Accomando passed away suddenly on March 26, 2021 at her home. Patricia was born on September 29, 1948 to Charles and Helen Hart. She grew up in NY and attended Arlington High School. She worked at Con Edison until she retired and moved to Ocala, Florida. Patricia was a Postulant in The Legion of...

Mar 25, 2021

FISHKILL - Mary T. Fritch, 92, died on March 25, 2021 at Wingate at Dutchess. Born in Brooklyn on October 13, 1928, she was the daughter of Frank and Mildred (Hallahan) Spina. Mary was employed as a procurer for the NYC Department of Purchasing. A long-time resident of the Town of Poughkeepsie, she has also lived in Palm Bay, Florida...

Mar 25, 2021

Fishkill- Marjorie McFarlin, a resident of Fishkill and previously Weymouth, MA, passed away on March 25, 2021. She was 85. Marjorie was born in the City of Boston, MA on September 26, 1935, the daughter of Robert and Frances (Lee) Moran. She grew up in Jamaica Plain and went to Jamaica Plain High School where she met her future husband,...

Mar 24, 2021

FISHKILL – Gerald Braun, 62, an area resident for over 22 years, died on March 24, 2021 with his beloved wife at his side. He had previously resided in Tuckahoe. Born in Manhattan on February 6, 1959, Gerald was the son of the late Joseph Braun. Gerald was an accomplished carpenter who also enjoyed deep sea fishing which took him...

Mar 23, 2021

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Remo Corbi, 82, an area resident for the last 15 years, died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 23, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He previously lived in the Bronx. Born in Ripi, Italy on October 6,1938, he was the son of the late Domenico and Anna (Lisi) Corbi. He grew up in Italy, where...

Mar 22, 2021

FISHKILL – Margaret Rose Faulkner, a Fishkill resident since 1984 and formerly of Eastchester, died on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco. She was 67. Daughter of the late John and Lois (Linton) Shields, she was born in New Rochelle on May 5, 1953. Margaret was a graduate of Eastchester Senior High School. She worked...

Mar 22, 2021

Frederick W. Schmid, 95, a Hopewell Junction resident since 1992 and previously of the Bronx, died on March 22, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on October 28, 1925 in Manhattan, Frederick was the son of William and Lina (Conradt) Schmid. Frederick met the love of his life, Anneliese Metzger in Germany in 1943. On November 28, 1948 in...

Mar 21, 2021

Rev. Mother Gloria Castro, OBT, 96, died peacefully on March 21, 2021 at her home at St. Aloysius Novitiate, surrounded by her loving sisters. She dedicated herself to religious life for more than 75 years, as well as to the Catholic education of children. Born in El Salvador, she was the daughter of Tacio and Maria Silvia Castro. Mother Gloria...

Mar 21, 2021

EAST FISHKILL – Barbara Heverly, 66, an area resident for 22 years and formerly of Hawthorne, passed away peacefully at her home on March 21, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in White Plains on February 5, 1955, she was the daughter of Thomas and Sophie (Dandreano) Palamara. Barbara was employed by Community Based Services in North Salem,...