Obituaries

Apr 25, 2025

Shannon Lynn Warren, 52, a resident of Jackson, NJ since 2022 and formerly of Hopewell Junction and Croton-on-Hudson, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025 at the Monmouth Medical Center.

Born in Cold Spring on November 8, 1972, she was the daughter of the late Robert Delbert Warren Sr. and Deborah Marie (Downing) Warren. Shannon...

Apr 25, 2025

Geraldine Homyak, 82, a resident of Port St. Lucie for 18 years and formerly of Hopewell Junction, died peacefully on April 25, 2025 at her home.

Born in Yonkers on August 6, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Mary Bybel. Gerry had been employed as a secretary for Royal Carting for 25 years,...

Apr 25, 2025

CARMEL - Kirby Arthur Martin, 81, died on April 25, 2025 at Putnam Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He previously lived in Fishkill.

Born on July 15, 1943, Kirby was the son of the late Arthur and Lorraine (Kirby) Martin. Kirby retired from the New York City Department of Carpenters after 40 years of service....

Apr 23, 2025

HYDE PARK - Mary Zambardino (née: Cullinane) 87, passed away on April 23, 2025 at the Hudson Valley Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Sheehy) Cullinane. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary in Hyde...

Apr 21, 2025

BEEKMAN - Rosemarie Calderon, 85, an area resident since 1975 and formerly of Brooklyn and the Bronx, died on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 at her home. Born in Brooklyn on May 29, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Winchock) Paris. Marie was a graduate of the Maxwell Vocational School in Brooklyn Class of 1957...

Apr 21, 2025

FISHKILL - Nicholas A. Vetrano, 77, an area resident for almost 30 years, died on April 21, 2025 at Putnam Hospital Center following a long illness.

Born in Yonkers on July 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Angelina (Polidore) Vetrano. Nicholas proudly served our country in the US Air Force...

Apr 20, 2025

BEEKMAN - On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, Lorraine M. Travia died peacefully in her sleep. She was an area resident for over forty years.

Born in Yonkers on January 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Casimira (Piekarski) Sachar. On November 5, 1966 at St. Casimir's Church in Yonkers, Lorraine married the...

Apr 20, 2025

Mom, you waited for Christ to rise and while surrounded by your family, you left for Paradise blessed by God on Easter Sunday. You were an exemplary mother, a beautiful woman, beautiful spirit, a teacher of many generations, and a noble person. Lucky to have had you until now, we will keep you in our hearts forever! Until we meet...

Apr 17, 2025

Janice E. Sarlo passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on April 17, 2025. She was 70. Born in White Plains, NY on January 5, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Beatrice (James) Kugler. On January 26, 1975, she married the love of her life, Michael Sarlo, at Holy Rosary Church in the...

Apr 17, 2025

Carol M. Rio aka "Flower Girl" of Poughkeepsie, NY passed from this life on April 17, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in 1954 to Raymond S. Rio and Marie C. Rio of Bronx, NY.

Carol attended St. Pius X School in Scarsdale, NY and graduated from Mt. St. Mary Academy...

Apr 16, 2025

Nelly E. Yandraside, 89, a Hopewell Junction, NY resident for 51 years, died peacefully on April 16, 2025, surrounded by family and beloved caregivers.

Born in Ecuador on May 8, 1935, she was the daughter of Victor and Sofia Cadena. Nelly was very proud when she became a Naturalized Citizen of the United States in...

Apr 16, 2025

Raymond Massi, age 71, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2025. He was born in the Bronx on June 12, 1953 to the late Galileo and Mary (Gottlieb) Massi. On June 22, 1974 he married his loving wife Susan (Berry) Massi at St. Brendan's Church in the Bronx, NY.

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Apr 15, 2025

Roland (Ron) Luther Pierson peacefully passed away at Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY, on April 15, 2025, after a series of long illnesses. Immediate family members who predeceased him are his grandparents, Roland Leon Pierson and Edith Robertson Pierson; parents, Jeanne Luther Pierson and Robert Leon Pierson; and his brother-in-law, Gary Gardner. Surviving immediate family members are his wife, June...

Apr 14, 2025

Barbara Ann Bushell of Fairhaven MA died peacefully on Monday April 14, 2025. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of her passing. She was 89 years old.

Barbara was the last surviving sibling of Agnes and William Hier of Bristol VT.

Barbara had four children and was a longtime...

Apr 14, 2025

Edward Matthew Murphy, 65, of Salt Point, NY, passed away peacefully at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck on April 14, 2025. He was born on September 16, 1959, in Brooklyn, NY, to Edward and Veronica "Pat" (Pryce) Murphy.

Edward was a cherished son, brother, and friend. He was known for his love of music, dance,...

Apr 13, 2025

Sr. Ignatius Orellana, OBT, Age 91, died on April 13, 2025 at St. Mary's Care Center. Sister was born August 20, 1933, to Ceferino and Damiana Guardado in Arcatao, El Salvador.

She entered the convent in El Salvador, completed her Novitiate in Costa Rica, and came to the United States in 1951. She made her...

Apr 12, 2025

Arthur Strudler passed away on April 12, 2025 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. He was 88. He was born in the Bronx to the late Joseph and Freida Strudler.

Arthur is survived by his son Paul Strudler, and daughter Wendy Trager.

He was a proud grandfather of 4, Alexa, Brandon,...

Apr 12, 2025

Katherine (Kathy) Lokey Hogan passed away peacefully at home in Fishkill, New York on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 79. She was married to Daniel Skooglund. They shared 34 happy years together and were married for 27 years.

Kathy was born on July 8, 1945 in Rome, Georgia and was raised in Augusta, Georgia....

Apr 11, 2025

Edward Orellana, a resident of Wappingers Falls since 1972, passed away on April 11, 2025 at North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center in Mohegan Lake. He was 82. Edward, known affectionately as "Chico" by his family and friends, was born on September 8, 1942 in Harlem to the late Elicio and Candita (Morales) Orellana. On February 23, 1969, he...

Apr 11, 2025

Donald T. Mozer, PhD., 84, died peacefully on April 11, 2025 at his home.

Donald was born on September 11, 1940 to William Mozer and Mildred Ludwig Mozer in Trenton, NJ. He attended Admiral Farragut Academy for high school. In 1962, Donald graduated from Villanova University with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He began his...