Obituaries

Aug 13, 2019

Alyssa Marie Passantino entered into rest on August 13, 2019 in Poughkeepsie, New York. Born August 7, 1996, in Putnam Hospital she was the daughter of Kelly Gatto of Hopewell Junction. Alyssa was a lifelong resident of the Dutchess County area. She found joy spending time with her 3 year old son Aiden. She loved the outdoors, cooking or even...

Aug 13, 2019

FISHKILL – Geraldine A. Jacobs, 90, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019. Geraldine is survived by her 2 children, her 4 grandchildren, and neices and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Kastendieck and her sister, Mary Jane Malone. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5-8 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82,...

Aug 13, 2019

Frank Edward Colvin, 72, a Hudson Valley resident for most of his life, died at his home on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019. Born in Peekskill on November 22, 1946, Frank was the son of Thomas and Anna Puskar Colvin. On March 9, 1968, he married Judith Ellen Linehan who predeceased him on February 23, 2009. Frank is survived by his...

Aug 11, 2019

Chester J. Bruskewicz, of Stormville, passed away at home on Sun-day, August 11, 2019. He was 90. Son of the late Frank and Josephine (Yokovsky) Bruskewicz, he was born in Yonkers on December 5, 1928. Chester was a graduate of Saunders Trade & Technical High School and later enlisted in the U.S. Army. He proudly served during World War II....

Aug 10, 2019

Aug 10, 2019

EAST FISHKILL – Ryan Thomas O'Keefe, a lifelong local area resident, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, August 10, 2019 due to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. He was born in Poughkeepsie on April 24, 1983. Ryan attended local schools and graduated from John Jay High School in 2001. He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who enjoyed riding his...

Aug 10, 2019

GLENHAM – John J. Rottenkolber, a local area resident since 1986 and formerly of Mohegan Lake, passed away at home on Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was 79. Son of the late Michael and Rose (Schmidtbauer) Rottenkolber, he was born in the Bronx on November 19, 1939. John worked as a machinist his entire life, having owned & operated Sutter...

Aug 10, 2019

Irene S. D'Olivio, 91, passed away at her home in Hopewell Junction next door to her daughter on Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was a beloved mother and grandmother and a long-time Hopewell Junction resident. Irene was born in Bayside, Queens, to Stephen and Helen Sokoloski. She was predeceased by her husband, Bruno D'Olivio, in 2012. She leaves behind her...

Aug 9, 2019

Aug 9, 2019

Aug 7, 2019

ELIZAVILLE - Michael R. Ruffell, 62, passed away at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Son of the late Edwin “Teddy” and Marie “Mitzi” Ruffell , he was born in New Rochelle on July 10, 1957. As a teenager, Michael’s family relocated to Sylvan Lake. He graduated from Arlington High School. Throughout his youth, he...

Aug 7, 2019

Patricia O’Reilly Fandl passed peacefully on August 7, 2019 at Vassar Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY surrounded by her family at the age of 92. Patricia was born on September 6, 1926; the fourth of five children to James and Anna O’Reilly in Manhattan, NY. Patricia met her husband Helmuth Fandl while both were employed at Avon Products, Inc. in New York...

Aug 6, 2019

Aug 6, 2019

Lola Yellen of Fishkill, New York and Daytona Beach, Florida died peacefully on Tuesday, August 6th, surrounded by her family and friends. She was 91 years of age. Lola Berta Kretch was born in the Manhattan Women’s Hospital on December 15th, 1927, the second child of William and Bertha Kretch of Bronx, New York. She graduated from New York University...

Aug 5, 2019

STORMVILLE - Donald H. Whitney, 80, an area resident since 1972 and formerly of Mount Vernon, died on August 5, 2019 at his home. Born in Mount Vernon on May 1, 1939, he was the son of Henry David and Helen (Erickson) Whitney. Donald was a retired member of the Local 21 Plumbers & Steamfitters Union in Westchester County. He...

Aug 5, 2019

FISHKILL - Louis J. Jannacone, 77, an area resident since 1963 and formerly of Yonkers, died on August 5, 2019 at his home following a long illness. Born in Yonkers on October 4, 1941, he was the son of Louis and Dorothy (Spinagotta) Jannacone. Louis had a successful career in sales and division management with Electrolux Corporation until he retired....

Aug 3, 2019

EAST FISHKILL - Barbara J. Huber, 75, an area resident for 43 years and formerly of Queens, died on August 3, 2019 at Orange Regional Medical Center following a long illness. Born in Brooklyn on August 19, 1943, she was the daughter of Michael and Genevieve (Pavic) Javetski. Barbara had been employed as a Secretary for the New York State...

Aug 2, 2019

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Cheryl Lou Zmudzinski, 66, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2019 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones. After being diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer, she survived for over 2 ½ years with strength, empathy and grace. Born on November 4, 1952 in Rochester, she grew up in Syracuse where she graduated...

Aug 1, 2019

STANFORDVILLE - Stanley J. Jablonka, 60, died on August 1, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Mount Kisco on November 3, 1958, he was the son of Stanley Jablonka and Nora Vetter Jablonka. Stan had worked as the head of maintenance engineers for Chappaqua Transportation, and owner and operator of Jablonka Excavating. A Harley Davidson biker, he enjoyed...

Aug 1, 2019

Patricia-Ann Baker, 75, died peacefully at her home on August 1, 2019, surrounded by her family. Born in Mount Vernon on December 9, 1943, she was the daughter of Michael and Lillian (McGinness) Conners. Patricia was employed by Caremount in their Yorktown office for 10 years until her retirement earlier this year. She loved spending time with her family, and...