Obituaries

Aug 25, 2019

Michael William DeCosta, Jr., 29, a resident of Stormville for 22 years, died on Sunday, August 25, 2019. "The chains that bind you are too light to feel, until they are too heavy to break off." Addiction is a disease, not a choice. It changes the brain structure and happens when substance use crosses the line between pleasure and compulsion....

Aug 22, 2019

Aug 21, 2019

FISHKILL – Helen F. Gutierrez, 78, an area resident for the past 8 years, died on August 21, 2019 at MidHudson Regional Hospital. She previously lived in Miami, FL. Born in Cuba on September 22, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Ramon and Graciela (Irizarry) Riveron. On September 3, 1961 in Havana, Cuba, Helen married Victor H. Gutierrez...

Aug 19, 2019

Stefanie Fink, 92, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Wingate at Dutchess Health Care Facility in Fishkill. Daughter of the late Frank and Amalia (Kadunc) Meditz, she was born in Gottschee, Austria on January 26, 1927. In 1948, she married Otto Fink in Austria. They emigrated to the United States in 1952 with their family and resided...

Aug 18, 2019

FISHKILL – Isabella Claire Kiessling, 88, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at home in Fishkill, NY. Daughter of the late Walter and Claire (Boehringer) Hoffman, she was born in the Bronx, NY on June 9, 1931. Isabella enjoyed reading, working on jigsaw puzzles, and watching old movies. She especially cherished spending time with her grandchildren....

Aug 17, 2019

Nancy Hunsche Readyoff: March 1, 1939 - August 17, 2019 On Saturday, August 17th, Nancy entered eternity to be welcomed by Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. She grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Following High School graduation, she entered the University of Michigan to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. In September of her sophomore year, she met...

Aug 16, 2019

Aug 16, 2019

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Robert A. Biolsi, PhD, 64, an area resident for the past six years, died on August 16, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in the Bronx on January 17, 1955, he was the son of the late George and Winifred (Cunningham) Biolsi. Robert proudly served in the US Army Reserves. He was employed as a professor...

Aug 16, 2019

Gerard Salamone, 77, a resident of Fishkill, died on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on June 25, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY Gerard was the son of Alessandro and Domenica Salamone. Gerard proudly served in the United States Army and was one of New York City’s Bravest where he worked as a Firefighter. On November 16,...

Aug 15, 2019

Dorothy L. "Dottie" Lucy passed away peacefully on August 15, 2019 at the age of 89. She was born on February 6, 1930 to Sylvester Jackimowicz and Stasia Szmakowski Jackimowicz in Sunderland, MA. While visiting her sister Marjorie Romanelli in Beacon, NY, Dottie met her husband of 68 years, Douglas L. Lucy. They were married on September 16, 1950 at...

Aug 15, 2019

Davis A. Smith, 70, a resident of Hopewell Junction, died on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Kaplan Family Hospice Home. Born on July 20, 1949 in Peekskill, Davis was the son of Arthur and Florence E. (Davis) Smith. He was a truck driver for Package Pavement. He enjoyed watching HGTV and Ice Road Truckers. He loved being around his grandchildren...

Aug 15, 2019

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Barbara L. Callahan, 74, an area resident for over 44 years, died on August 15, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She previously lived in Pittsburgh, PA. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 19, 1945, Barbara was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (McLaughlin) Fisher. She was employed for many years by the Dutchess County...

Aug 15, 2019

Mary Barbara Cromer, a resident of Wappingers Falls and previously of Utica, died on August 15, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on May 16, 1940 in Utica, Mary was the daughter of Norbert and Katharine McCloskey Wehrle. On September 21, 1963 at St. Francis de Sales Church in Utica, Mary married the love of her life, Donald A....

Aug 15, 2019

FISHKILL – Diane Locoparra, a ten-year resident of Fishkill and formerly of Carmel, passed away suddenly on August 15, 2019 at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. She was 60. Daughter of the late Thomas and Irene (Gleason) Fitzgerald, she was born in Brooklyn on April 15, 1959. Diane worked in healthcare as a Licensed Practical Nurse, retiring in 2006....

Aug 14, 2019

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Christine T. Freund, a Hopewell Junction resident since 1992, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel. She was 85. Daughter of the late James M. and Anna J. (Hogan) Feeney, she was born in the Bronx on September 13, 1933. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years. On February 14,...

Aug 14, 2019

EAST FISHKILL – Arlene Janet Mandola, 71, an area resident since 1973, died on August 14, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Greenwich, CT on March 10, 1948, Arlene was the daughter of the late James E. and Florence M. (Wheeler) Clifford. She worked as a manager at A & P in Greenwich, CT and Goldens Bridge, NY...

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....