Obituaries

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...

Apr 10, 2025

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Clifford Page Ross. He passed away on April 10, 2025 at Taconic Rehabilitation at the age of 68. He was a devoted, loving husband and best friend to Donna Ross, married May 28, 1995. He was an incredible, supportive and proud father to Caila,...

Apr 10, 2025

Donna M. McKenna, a lifelong area resident, died on April 10, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Poughkeepsie on August 28, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Gerard and Mary (Carfarone) Burke. Donna was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Church and enjoyed ceramics, bingo, cards and Betty Boop. On June 3, 1972 at Mt. Carmel Church...

Apr 7, 2025

Effie C. Uhl passed away on April 7, 2025, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, just a week before her 90th birthday. She was born on April 14, 1935, in Stenimachos, Greece, to the late Vlassios and Chrisanthe (Stamati) Carpouzis. She immigrated to the United States when she was sixteen years old and became a naturalized American citizen in 1955....

Apr 6, 2025

Fishkill- James J. McGowan "Chief" a resident of Fishkill, NY since 1962, passed away on April 6, 2025. He was 94 years old.

James was born on September 6, 1930, the son of the late Hugh and Helen (Jones) McGowan in Troy, NY where he was raised and educated graduating from Catholic Central High School...

Apr 5, 2025

Charles S. Carver

September 17, 1943 - April 5, 2025

Poughquag, NY - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles S. Carver. He died peacefully at home in Poughquag, NY on Saturday, April 5, 2025. He was 81 years old.

Son of Charles Colby...

Apr 5, 2025

Rachel Perry Bell passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Rachel was born in Rutland, VT on August 26, 1942 to Bennett and Miriam Bell and is survived by her two children, David Bell Danvers (Karen) and Alan Perry Danvers (Kate), and 5 grandchildren, Andrew, Erik, Alison, Bennett, and Quinn Danvers. After graduating from Rutland...

Apr 4, 2025

Jo-Ann C. D'Agostino, 89, a resident of Hopewell Junction for 20 years died on April 4, 2025 at the Hudson Valley Hospice House.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Joseph D'Agostino. and her sons; Scott Santos (Beatriz Santos) of Orlando, FL, Paul Santos (Kimberly Santos) of Poughquag, NY, and David Santos...

Apr 4, 2025

EAST FISHKILL - Francis J. Connolly, 80, an area resident since 1976 and formerly of the Bronx, died on April 4, 2025 at MidHudson Regional Hospital.

Born in Manhattan on July 30, 1944, he was the son of the late Daniel and Alice (Meehan) Connolly. Frank proudly served our country in the US Marine Corps during the...

Apr 3, 2025

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Michael Frances Costabile, 86, an area resident for over 51 years, died on April 3, 2025 at the Taconic at Hopewell Rehabilitation Center. He previously lived in Yonkers.

Born in Yonkers on August 27, 1938, Michael was the son of the late Anthony and Genevieve (Sawicki) Costabile. He proudly served in the...

Apr 2, 2025

Frank Anthony Pulitano, Jr, Age 57, entered a peaceful rest on April 2, 2025, at his home in Poughquag, New York. He was the loving father of Vincent A. Pulitano, Logan T. Pulitano, and his Yellow Labrador Retriever, Dexter. He was formerly married to Tara S. McNamara.

Frank was born in New Rochelle, New York on July...

Mar 31, 2025

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Kevin John Magro, 61, died on March 31, 2025 at home. A resident of Hopewell Junction since 1981, he previously lived on Long Island.

Born on September 8, 1963 in Elmont, Long Island, Kevin was the son of the late Alfred and Anne (Iudice) Magro. He retired in 2019 from Food Town...

Mar 30, 2025

Albert "Spinner" Charles Johnson December 11, 1946 - March 30, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Albert "Spinner" Charles Johnson, 78, on March 30, 2025. Albert was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected public servant.

Born on December 11, 1946, in New York, NY,...

Mar 30, 2025

Lynn Meredith Ezekiel, 71, a resident of Fishkill, died on March 30, 2025 at the Taconic at Hopewell.

Born in Manhattan on February 23, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Howard Sol Ezekiel and Margaret Oleta (Molle) Ezekiel.

Lynn was employed as a Forensic Scientist for the NYPD Forensic...

Mar 28, 2025

Louise Pascarella, 95, died on March 28, 2025 at the New York State Veterans Home at Montrose. She previously lived in Millbrook.

She was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. She was the youngest of 3 sisters in a family of seven children. She is the last of her family's generation. She had a...

Mar 27, 2025

Paul A. Davino, 80, an area resident since 1982 and formerly of the Bronx, died on March 27, 2025 at Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in the Bronx on August 7, 1944, he was the son of Michael and Ursula (Staffa) Davino. Paul had been employed as a processor for Federal Reserve Bank in...

Mar 27, 2025

VERBANK - Juan Nieves, 68, died on March 27, 2025 at the Hudson Valley Hospice House.

Born on December 2, 1956 in Manhattan, Juan was the son of the late Ramon and Maria (Rios) Nieves. He was employed by LTA until his retirement.

Juan was a handyman who was always willing...

Mar 26, 2025

Frank P. Chiaro passed away on March 26, 2025 at Mt. Sinai Hospital. He was 82. Born on August 12, 1942 in Yonkers, he was the son of the late Anthony and Caroline (Manuli) Chiaro and younger brother of the late Margaret Kleinlercher.

Frank's passion was music, ignited while sitting with his father listening to...

Mar 26, 2025

Sister Olga M. Zuniga was born on February 10, 1934 in the country of Honduras. She became acquainted with the Sisters Oblates who administrated the school named "Colegio Sagrado Corazon in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. In 1954 she decided to become a religious and entered the Congregation. She was sent to Costa Rica, where the House of Formation was located. In...

Mar 26, 2025

Alfred C. Polidore passed away on March 26, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center at the age of 96. He was born on August 19, 1928 in Yonkers, NY to the late Alfred and Mary (Frankolino) Polidore. On May 17, 1952, he married his beloved wife Anna (Rapa) Polidore at Mount Carmel Church in Yonkers, NY. They enjoyed many...