Obituaries

Nov 15, 2016

WAPPINGERS FALLS – George C. Schmidt, Jr., 75, a resident of Wappingers Falls for 20 years, died peacefully at home on November 15, 2016 with his wife by his side. He previously lived in Putnam Valley. Born in Tarrytown on June 1, 1941, he was the son of the late George C. and Eleanor (Straube) Schmidt. He proudly served in...

Nov 14, 2016

Kathryn J. Schroeder committed herself to God's care on November 14, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was 92. She was born in Queens Village Long Island NY on April 6, 1924. She moved to the Mid-Hudson Valley in 1952, living primarily in Wappinger Falls, NY for 44 years and Fishkill, NY for 20 years. Kappy was the daughter of...

Nov 12, 2016

Rita A. Mazzeo, of Dutchess County and Venice, Florida, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died on November 12, 2016 in Venice, Florida after a long illness. Born in Manhattan on October 23, 1947 to Thomas and Frances (Lawrence) Marshall, Rita graduated from the College of Mount St. Vincent in Riverdale, New York. Rita was employed by IBM in East...

Nov 12, 2016

Renate Boyle, a 44 year resident of Fishkill, passed away peacefully at her home on November 12, 2016 surrounded by her family. Renate was born and educated in Berlin, Germany. In 1962, she moved to New York and married Anthony Boyle at Holy Name Church in Manhattan. Anthony predeceased her in 2005. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and...

Nov 10, 2016

STORMVILLE - Stephen J. Brady, 73, an area resident since 1971 and formerly of the Bronx, died on November 10, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in the Bronx on January 23, 1943, he was the son of Patrick and Catherine Dwyer Brady. Stephen proudly served our country in the US Navy. He was...

Nov 10, 2016

Diana Acaron, 84, a resident of Hopewell Junction for 20 years and formerly of Yorktown Heights and Queens, died on November 10, 2016. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on July 14, 1932, she was the daughter of Candido and Angela Julbe Alvarez. Diana was a parishioner of St. Columba Church. On May 16, 1953 at St. Anselm's Church in...

Nov 8, 2016

Elaine Santiago, 89, a resident of Beacon for 12 years and formerly of the Bronx, died on November 8, 2016 at the Wingate at Beacon. Born in Manhattan on April 23, 1927, she was the daughter of Carmelo and Josephine Ortiz Tirado. Elaine received her Associates Degree in Accounting from Monroe Institute in the Bronx, and had worked as a...

Nov 6, 2016

Nancy A. Cunnane, 83, a resident of Poughkeepsie for the past year and formerly of New Paltz and Yonkers, died on November 6, 2016 at her home. Born in New York City on November 18, 1932, she was the daughter of Michael and Cecelia Rhatigan Cunnane. Nancy was employed for many years as a teacher for the New York City...

Nov 5, 2016

Gloria Coniglio, 87, died on November 5, 2016. Born on September 22, 1929 in the Bronx, Gloria was the daughter of Aniello and Assunta (Verderlino) Sirico. On October 25, 1952 at Holy Cross Church in the Bronx, she married the love of her life and husband of 64 years, Joseph Coniglio who survives at home. Gloria was a member of...

Nov 3, 2016

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Don Kissane died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the age of 84. Don was predeceased by his wife Pat to whom he was married for 61 years; his parents, John and Mary; and his brother and sister, John and Ann. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Monica Kissane and Rock Nadeau...

Nov 3, 2016

James E. Collins, 77, a lifelong area resident, died on November 3, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Poughkeepsie on March 26, 1939, he was the son of Dennis and Harriet Ganung Collins. Jim proudly served our country in the US Army and was a dedicated employee of the Grand Union in Hopewell...

Nov 3, 2016

Anthony J. "Tony" Barilli, 79, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 1969 and previously of the Bronx, died on November 3, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on January 1, 1937 in the Bronx, Tony was the son of Joseph and Philomena "Fanny" (Casale) Barilli. Tony proudly served our country in the United States Naval Reserves from 1954 -1979...

Oct 31, 2016

FISHKILL – Barbara Lee McCarthy, a seven-year resident of the Town of Fishkill and formerly of Yonkers, died peacefully at home on Monday, October 31, 2016. She was 63. Daughter of the late Howard Francis and Ruth (Payne) McCarthy, she was born in the Bronx on September 20, 1953. Barbara graduated from Yonkers High School in 1971 and then attended...

Oct 31, 2016

Eileen Grace Kealty, 78, entered eternal rest on October 31, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on January 18, 1938 at St. Claire's Hospital in New York City, Eileen was the daughter of the late Francis Xavier and Helen (Powers) McMahon. She attended Good Shephard Grammar School, Holy Cross Academy High School, and St. Catharine Academy. She has been...

Oct 29, 2016

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Edward James "Jim" Pega, 68, a resident for 33 years, died on October 29, 2016 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital. He previously lived in Fishkill. Born in Cold Spring on May 27, 1948, he was the son of the late Edward John and Inez (Heroy) Pega. Jim proudly served in the US Army. He retired in 2002...

Oct 28, 2016

COLD SPRING - Michael Corcoran, 89, died on October 28, 2016 at Hudson Valley Rehabilitation and Extended Care. He previously lived in Astoria, Queens. Born in Waterford, Ireland on November 8, 1926, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Roberts) Corcoran. On September 11, 1955, Michael married Marion (Whalen) Corcoran who predeceased him in August 2009. Michael...

Oct 28, 2016

Oct 27, 2016

LAGRANGE - Maureen Ann Sabia Houston, 54, an area resident since 1969, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2016 in the comfort of her home. Born in Yonkers on October 2, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Dolores (Fitzgerald) Sabia. Maureen attended Arlington High School, graduating with the Class of 1980. Maureen worked as a paralegal...

Oct 27, 2016

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Graciela Luna Hernandez Dionysius-Spera, best known as Shiela by her family and friends, regretfully passed away on October 27, 2016. Shiela was the loving wife of Robert Spera with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Shiela was born in Veracruz, Mexico on April 14, 1948. She was the youngest of 17 children born to Juan Luna...

Oct 26, 2016