Obituaries

Sep 1, 2018

Joseph Edward Montague, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, September 1, 2018. He was 71. Son of the late Joseph and Marguerite (Quinn) Montague, he was born in Beacon on January 3, 1947. Joseph was a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School (Poughkeepsie) and later received his bachelor's degree from Lowell...

Aug 31, 2018

Sean Christian Burlingame, 7, a lifelong area resident, died on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on September 6, 2010 in Poughkeepsie, Sean was the son of Matthew and Dina (Pinera) Burlingame. Sean loved his mom, he always said he wanted to build a house next to hers when he was older so he wouldn't be...

Aug 30, 2018

FISHKILL – Josephine D'Auria, 91, an area resident for three years coming from Brooklyn, died peacefully on August 30, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn on May 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Felicito and Jennie Giannone. As a young woman, Josephine was a typist at MetLife. She was also a member of...

Aug 30, 2018

DENVER, CO - Michael Peter Joyce, 42, formerly of Hopewell Junction, died on August 30, 2018. Born in New York City on September 10, 1975, he was the son of Martin and Elizabeth (Meli) Joyce of Hopewell Junction. Michael graduated from John Jay High School in 1993, attended SUNY Binghamton, and graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with his Bachelor's...

Aug 29, 2018

Sadé Rosa King-Marshall, "Sha", passed peacefully surrounded by the love of family on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She was 22. Sadé was born in Newburgh on September 6, 1995. She graduated from F.D.R. High School in Hyde Park in 2014 and later attended Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie. Sadé was a beautiful, selfless, courageous young woman who lived her life...

Aug 28, 2018

Virginia Mowbray, 95, an area resident since 1990, died on August 28, 2018 in the comfort of her home, thanks to the care of Hudson Valley Hospice. She previously lived in Peekskill, NY. Born in Peekskill in 1923, Virginia was the daughter of the late Leonard and Elsie Mason. On November 15, 1941 in Peekskill, she married Douglas P. Mowbray...

Aug 27, 2018

Raymond J. Olen, 86, a resident of Poughquag for 44 years and previously of Queens, died Tuesday, August 27, 2018 at The Grand at River Valley. Born on August 22, 1932 in Glen Lyon, PA, Raymond was the son of Walter and Helen (Michowski) Olenginski. Raymond proudly served our country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War....

Aug 27, 2018

CLINTON CORNERS - Blanche Kaslin, 98, an area resident for over 50 years, died on August 27, 2018 at her home. Born in Brooklyn on August 8, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Josephine (Markowitz) Kraujalis. During World War II, she worked for the US Air Force. As a woman, Blanche was a pioneer in the...

Aug 26, 2018

Louis Balducci, 87, an area resident since 1965 and previously of Long Island, died Sunday, August 26, 2018. Born on April 5, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY, Louis was the son of Louisa Colucci Balducci and Saverio Balducci. On June 14, 1953, Louis married the love of his life, Jean Lang. They were lovingly married for 58 years. She predeceased him...

Aug 25, 2018

Ruth Anne Murray, 86, an area resident since 1972 and formerly of the Bronx, died peacefully on August 25, 2018 at her home. Born in the Bronx on November 17, 1931, she was the daughter of John and Ruth (Ashton) Martin. Ruth Anne was a dedicated parishioner of St. Columba Church, and was a member of the St. Denis/St. Columba/St....

Aug 24, 2018

Ingeborg Hughes Davis, 82, an area resident since 1959, died on August 24, 2018. Born in Mannhiem, Germany on March 15, 1936, she was the daughter of Ludwig and Else (Eschelbach) Rau. She was the older sister to one brother, Peter. In 1958 she met the love of her life Howard Hughes on a blind date. They were married on...

Aug 23, 2018

John Sapienza, 68, died suddenly on August 23, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. An area resident for 40 years, he formerly resided in Hawthorne. Born in Yonkers on March 28, 1950, he was the son of the late Carmine and Ruth (Ackerman) Sapienza. John had been employed as a manager for Kent Supply Company in New Rochelle for 38...

Aug 21, 2018

Aug 19, 2018

Hopewell Junction - Ginette R. Ferrandi, 74, a resident of Dutchess County for the past 50 years, died on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. The daughter of John and Jeannine (Vadurel) Ferrandi, Ginette was born on March 4, 1944 in Paris, France. Ginette is survived by her mother, Jeannine Ferrandi of Eastchester, and her siblings,...

Aug 19, 2018

Robin Ann Testerman, a local area resident since 1989 and formerly of Westchester County, died on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 53. She was born in the Bronx on March 20, 1965. Robin loved nature, and frequently visited Bowdoin Park to watch the eagles. She...

Aug 18, 2018

Lagrange - Richard M. Maddock, 83, an area resident since 1981, and formerly of Harrison and Yonkers, died on August 18, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Inwood, Queens, NY on September 19, 1934, he was the son of Richard and Bridget (Lee) Maddock. Richard was employed as a salesman with Uniroyal Rubber Company in New York City....

Aug 18, 2018

Dolores R. Romagnani, 89, an area resident since 1961 and formerly of Yonkers, died on August 18, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Yonkers on June 21, 1929, she was the daughter of Anthony and Carmela Candela. Dolores was a parishioner of St. Mary, Mother of the Church. On July 14, 1951 in...

Aug 18, 2018

FISHKILL - Edward F. Husted, 87, a lifelong Fishkill resident, and also of Hutchinson Island, FL, died on August 18, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Hughsonville, NY on May 28, 1931, he was the son of Edward and Lena (Pietropolo) Husted. Ed proudly served our country in the US Army and received his Bachelor's Degree from SUNY...

Aug 18, 2018

Tracey Anne Coates Fedele, 47, of Hopewell Junction, NY, passed away August 18, 2018 after a courageous 10 month battle with breast cancer. She was born at Jewish Memorial Hospital on Friday, August 13, 1971, at 8pm. Tracey attended Good Shepard Catholic School in Inwood (Manhattan)and Mount St. Ursula High School in the Bronx. Tracey is survived by her beloved...

Aug 18, 2018

LAGRANGE - Richard M. Maddock, 83, an area resident since 1981, and formerly of Harrison and Yonkers, died on August 18, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Inwood, Queens, NY on September 19, 1934, he was the son of Richard and Bridget (Lee) Maddock. Richard was employed as a salesman with Uniroyal Rubber Company in New York City....