Obituaries

James Mentzer

Jul 28, 2025

James Anthony Mentzer, a 15-year resident of Fishkill, NY and formerly of Mahopac, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 28, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was 61.

He was born in San Francisco, CA on November 15, 1963. James owned and operated his own roofing company, Christopher James Construction. An avid...

Ethel Donohue

Jul 27, 2025

Ethel T. Donohue, lovingly known as "Gammie," passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at Taconic at Hopewell Nursing Home in Fishkill, NY. She was 85 years old.

Born in Queens, New York, on December 22, 1939, Ethel spent 35 wonderful years in North Tarrytown, NY, and later embraced 20 fulfilling years in Canada. Her life was...

Helen Notaro

Jul 27, 2025

Helen (Helene) Emily Notaro, 80, passed away early Sunday July 27, 2025, following a brief health battle.

Helen's personality, will, and spirit was a force of nature like no other. Her keen sense of humor could leave you smirking, laughing, or even in tears. She lived a life entirely on her own terms and inspired those around...

Fritz Lang

Jul 25, 2025

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Fritz Lang, 87, an area resident since 1974, died on July 25, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He previously lived in New Rochelle.

Born in Germany on July 3, 1938, Fritz was the son of the late Joseph and Maria (Trapp) Lang. He immigrated to the United States in 1962.

He...

Elisabeth Grover

Jul 24, 2025

Fishkill, NY - Elisabeth "Betsey" Grover, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born on December 7, 1940, in Springfield, MA, Betsey was the cherished daughter of the late Elliott and Ruth (Hoffses) Grover. She spent over 60 wonderful years in Columbus, OH, where...

Kevin Lufker

Jul 24, 2025

Kevin Richard Lufker, 42, of Yorktown Heights and Rochester, passed away on July 24, 2025.

Kevin was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Diane Lufker.

He is survived by his sister Debra Betlow; brother Brian Lufker; and his nieces and nephews Joseph, KJ, Diana, Callie, Sophia & Matthew.

Kevin had a passion for...

Donald Harrington

Jul 24, 2025

Donald George Harrington, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Fishkill, NY.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8pm on Monday, July 28 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill , Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 10am on Tuesday, July 29. Burial...

Carol Burnette

Jul 24, 2025

Carol Ann Burnette, a resident of Fishkill, NY since 1997 and formerly of Yonkers, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY surrounded by her loved ones. She was 71.

Carol's heart was always open, and her arms were never far from a hug. She fiercely loved her family and...

Amandeep Singh

Jul 22, 2025

Amandeep Singh, 44, a resident of Poughquag, died on July 22, 2025.

Born in Samrala, Punjab, India on June 11, 1981, he was the son of Jaspal Kaur and the late Parminder Singh. Amandeep immigrated to the United States in 2002. He graduated from Molloy College in Long Island with a dual Master's Degree in Adult Primary...

Michael Merola

Jul 19, 2025

Fishkill- Michael S. Merola, a long-time resident of Fishkill, NY, passed away at home on July 19, 2025. He was 43 years old.

Michael was born on November 29, 1981, the son of Steven and Mary (Swink) Merola.

He attended John Jay High School.

Michael loved to spend time outside. He enjoyed skiing,...

Debra Kirschner

Jul 19, 2025

Debra Kirschner, a resident of Fishkill, passed away on July 19, 2025, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was 69. Debra was born on July 14, 1956, in Manhattan, to the late Joseph and Beatrice (Nelson) Zabbia. She attended The Bronx High School of Science and Lehman College where she earned her bachelor's degree. Debra was an accountant for Cotswold...

Christine Paravati

Jul 19, 2025

LAGRANGE - Christine C. Paravati died peacefully at ArchCare Ferncliff Nursing Home on her 78th birthday, July 19, 2025 surrounded by her family. An area resident since 1998, she previously lived in the Bronx, Yorktown Heights and Tobyhanna, PA. Born on July 19, 1947, Christine was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Grasso) Cerrato. She was a parishioner...

Gary Caldwell

Jul 18, 2025

Gary A. Caldwell Jr, 39, of Fishkill, NY, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, due to complications from an ongoing heart condition.

Gary was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, on August 29, 1985. He spent his childhood growing up on his family mountain in Fishkill, NY, where his Aunt Elizabeth Williams played a huge part in his...

Kathleen Marrero

Jul 17, 2025

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Kathleen L. Marrero, aged 66, a long-time resident of Hopewell Junction, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on July 17, 2025.

She was born on December 5, 1958, in New Rochelle, NY to parents Anne T. (Mulligan) and Angelo J. Esposito, Jr. Kathleen graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School and completed the...

David Simons

Jul 16, 2025

STORMVILLE - David George Simons, 80, an area resident since 1968, died peacefully with his loving wife by his side on July 16, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born on February 3, 1945 in New York City, Dave was the son of the late Cyril and Ada (Rankin) Simons. He graduated from Maritime High School in...

Dr. Timothy Burns Phd

Jul 14, 2025

Fishkill, NY - Dr. Timothy J. Burns, PhD, a beloved resident of Fishkill since 1988, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at his home on July 14, 2025.

Born on February 4, 1960, in Elmira, NY, Tim was the son of Dr. James D. and Alberta (Knolls) Burns.

Tim was a lifelong learner and accomplished academic,...

Elizabeth Barish

Jul 14, 2025

Elizabeth L. Barish, a resident of Fishkill, NY since 2011 and formerly of White Plains, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was 79.Daughter of the late Frank and Mary Anne (Diamond) Newsome, she was born in Port Chester, NY on October 29, 1945.Betty was deeply involved in special education, having worked as an assistant...

Anthony Filancia

Jul 13, 2025

Anthony L. "Tony" Filancia, Sr., 80, a devoted family man and respected member of the community, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, following a brief illness. A longtime resident of Hopewell Junction for the past 25 years and formerly of Yorktown, Tony lived a life rooted in service, love, and unwavering commitment to his family, friends, and community....

Boaz Olang

Jul 13, 2025

POUGHQUAG - Boaz O. Olang, 71, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Born in Kenya on August 24, 1953, he was the son of the late Jekonia Olang Adhiambo and Christabel Olang Ogogo.

Boaz was known for his personal faith in his Savior Jesus Christ, his love for his wife, children...