Obituaries

May 27, 2025

Anthony M. Pilla, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away at home on May 27, 2025. He was 55 years old.

Born in the Bronx on March 19, 1970, Anthony was the son of George and Carol (Terranova) Pilla.

For many years, Anthony worked as a salesman at Brewster...

May 26, 2025

STORMVILLE - Robert Charles Civitano, 73, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning, May 26, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Born in Mount Vernon on October 31, 1951, he was the son of the late Dominic and Anna Rose (Servidio) Civitano. Bob was a master machinist...

May 25, 2025

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Kathleen Ann Migliore, 82, an area resident since 1970, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025. She previously lived in Dobbs Ferry.

Born in Yonkers on June 24, 1942, she was the daughter of the late James and Emily (Colvin) Sullivan. Kathy was a parishioner of St. Columba Church. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and...

May 22, 2025

Valerie J. Menchen passed away on May 22, 2025 at Sapphire Nursing at Wappingers. She was 67 years old. Valerie was born on July 18, 1957 in Yonkers, NY to the late George F. and Loretta (Piekarski) Menchen. She worked for many years as an EKG Technician at St. John's Hospital in Yonkers.

Valerie was an animal...

May 22, 2025

Michelle A. Walker, 62, of Hopewell Junction, passed surrounded by family on May 22, 2025 in her home after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Michelle was born on May 29, 1962 in Manchester, UK to Scottish parents- June & George Walker. She first landed in Minnesota and at age 7, her family settled...

May 21, 2025

Dennis J. Truett (79) Wappingers Falls, NY

It is with great sadness that the Truett family announces the passing of Dennis J. Truett on May 21, 2025. Dennis was born in Hartford, CT, the son of Lee and Vera Truett, on February 5, 1946.

He was raised in Peekskill, NY where...

May 21, 2025

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Edward F. Shepherd, Jr., 60, lost his battle with his declining health on May 21, 2025 at Westchester Medical Center. He fought and persevered through so much over these past few years. But we find solace in knowing God decided it was his time to come home. He will be loved and missed dearly.

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May 21, 2025

Sylvia Jean Hutchings passed away on May 21, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center at age 80.

She was born on October 14, 1944 in Cortland, NY to the late Leroy and Frieda (Cook) Hopkins. On August 14, 1962, Sylvia married her husband Clyde E. Hutchings. He predeceased her in 2004.

Sylvia loved to sing...

May 20, 2025

POUGHKEEPSIE- Shirley A. Rose, a local resident for many years, passed away on May 20, 2025 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at River Valley. She was 86 years old.

She was born on January 25, 1939 to the late Donald & Mabel (Twiss) Bates in Valhalla, New York.

Shirley was an avid...

May 20, 2025

EAST FISHKILL - Frank J. Guarino, Sr., 88, an area resident since 1948, died on May 20, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Brooklyn on November 7, 1936 (as he said, he was born at a very early age), he was the son of the late James and Carmela (DeLuca)...

May 19, 2025

POUGHQUAG - David C. Andrews, 65, died peacefully on May 19, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Surrounded by his children, he enjoyed one last piece of carrot cake and a mountain dew while watching WWE with his family at his bedside.

Born on April 16, 1960 in Poughkeepsie, David was the son of the...

May 17, 2025

May 16, 2025

Jean Downing-Lynch, a beloved wife, devoted friend, and vibrant soul, passed away on May 16, 2025 after a long and difficult battle with medical complications. She was 70.

Daughter of the late Patrick and Jennie (Horgan) Downing, she was born in Flushing, Queens, NY on March 15, 1955. She attended St. Anne's School in Flushing, St. Helena's...

May 14, 2025

Charles Albert Faranda, Jr., Chuck, passed away on May 14, 2025 at his home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old. He was born on March 17, 1942 in Yonkers, NY to the late Charles Albert Faranda Sr. and Frances (O'Brien) Faranda. On July 9, 1966, he married his beloved wife...

May 14, 2025

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Scott Lurowist, 61, an area resident since 1968, died on May 14, 2025, at home. He previously lived in Harrisburg, PA.

Scott was born on April 21, 1964, in Annapolis, MD to Ruby (Church) Lurowist and the late Jack Lurowist who predeceased him in 2008. He proudly served in the Air National...

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

John Francis Dring, lovingly known by his family and friends as "Jack", passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 95.

Jack was born in Peekskill, NY on January 16, 1930, to the late Le Roy and Maud (Belanger) Dring. He previously lived in Ossining, NY until moving to...

May 12, 2025

Richard William Harvey, 75, died on May 12, 2025 at the Silver Lake Hospital in Newark, NJ.

Born on October 16, 1949 in Mount Pleasant, NY, he was the son of Flora Harvey.

Richard will be greatly missed by the staff and his friends at the New Horizons House in Verbank....

May 11, 2025

Arlene Paula Cohn, a local area resident since 1979, formerly of the Bronx, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was 78.

Daughter of the late Paul and Jean (Scarantino) Nocella, she was born in East Harlem, New York on August 7, 1946. When she...

May 10, 2025

Margaret L. Miner, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on May 10, 2025, at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, surrounded by love and family. She was 72.

A longtime resident of New Rochelle, Margaret eventually traded New York winters for the milder climate of Virginia Beach when her joints could no longer handle the...