Obituaries

Mar 14, 2025

Ronald Alan Roberts, a Dutchess County resident since 2018, formerly of Peekskill, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. He was 83.

Son of the late David and Irene (Liebowitz)Roberts, he was born in the Bronx on April 15, 1941. Ronald graduated from Heidelberg University in Germany, and later earned a...

Mar 14, 2025

Helen F. Hayes, a resident of Fishkill, NY since 1966, formerly of Dobbs Ferry and Yonkers, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. She was 86.

Daughter of the late James and Helen (Cavanaugh) Howard , she was born on January 12,...

Mar 12, 2025

Rita A. Senerchia, fondly known as Grandma, 89, died on March 12, 2025 at the Hudson Valley Hospice House. A resident of New Rochelle for 30 years, she previously lived in Tuckahoe. She then moved to Dutchess County where she spent the next 30 years with her children and grandchildren.

Born on September 27,1935 in...

Mar 12, 2025

Richard Noel, 88, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love.

A proud veteran, Richard served in the Air Force National Guard, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his country. He pursued higher education at Tufts University, where he earned a master's degree in engineering, a field in...

Mar 11, 2025

Gary T. Ferrone, a lifelong resident of Dutchess County, passed away at home surrounded by family in Poughkeepsie, NY on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was 76.

Son of the late Joseph N. and Dorothy E. (Galbraith) Ferrone, he was born in Beacon, NY on November 15, 1948. He lived a faithful life, attending St....

Mar 11, 2025

POUGHKEEPSIE - Maria Olivieri, 88, an area resident for 3 years, died peacefully on March 11, 2025 at home. She previously lived in Florida.

Born in Italy on December 3, 1936, Maria was the daughter of the late Emilio and Dora (Martinelli) Giannasca. Maria was predeceased by her husband, Mario Olivieri in 1977.

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Mar 11, 2025

Maria Spaziani, a 10-year resident of Fishkill, NY, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She was 92. Daughter of the late Domenico Angelo and Eva (Fonzi) Morelli, she was born in Caporciano (L'Aquila), Italy on May 24, 1932. In 1946, she and her family emigrated to the United States from Italy aboard the SS Perch,...

Mar 10, 2025

FISHKILL - Sarita E. Gansler, 84, died on March 10, 2025 at home.

Born on February 1, 1941 in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Doris (Iesner) Gansler. She was employed in the publishing industry until her retirement with her last position being an editor at Gravure Association of the Americas....

Mar 7, 2025

Norbert Emil Maahs passed away on March 7, 2025 at Hudson Valley Hospice House in Hyde Park, New York. He was 91. Norbert was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 18, 1934 to the late Carl and Ora (Fackler) Maahs.

Norbert was an adventurous spirit who loved to travel and explore. It started with him...

Mar 6, 2025

Linda Duryea, 85, a Hopewell resident since 2011, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center after living with multiple sclerosis for over 40 years. She was raised and lived the majority of her life in Scarsdale, NY. Her friends and family remember her as a welcoming hostess and beloved party guest.

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Mar 5, 2025

Katherine DeBonis passed away at home on March 5, 2025 at the age of 73. She was born on June 23, 1951 in Flushing, New York to the late Karl and Elizabeth (Rockefeller) Kirchner. On June 16, 1973, she married her beloved husband Anthony John DeBonis. Anthony predeceased her in 2005.

Katherine absolutely loved to cook for...

Mar 5, 2025

Brice P. McMasters passed away on March 5, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on June 12, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Brice and Ruth (Hueglin) McMasters. On December 31, 1969, at Trinity Methodist Church in Denver, CO, he married his beloved wife Linda Jean (Travis) McMasters.

Brice proudly served...

Mar 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Michael Walsh, who left us far too soon, on March 4th, 2025.

Michael was a lifelong resident of East Fishkill, where he lived with his devoted wife JoAnna (Walsh) of 28 years.

Michael was well known and loved by all...

Mar 4, 2025

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Diane S. Cusic, 81, an area resident since 1971, died at home on March 4, 2025.

Born on December 3, 1943 in Wareham, MA, Diane was the daughter of the late Carl and Florence (Cahoon) Sawyer. As a child, she played basketball, danced (tap and ballet), and was a cheerleader.

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Mar 4, 2025

Margaret E. Schultz, 99, a resident of Mechanicville and formerly of Fishkill and Bellmore, died peacefully at her home on March 4, 2025.

Born in Glendale on April 22, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Mattern) Walbroehl. Margaret was a parishioner of All Saints on the Hudson in Mechanicville. She...

Mar 4, 2025

Julio Antonio Reyes, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 2006, died peacefully at his home on March 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Montevideo, Uruguay on February 28, 1935, he was the son of the late Jose and Maria (Tortora) Reyes. Julio started his career as a linotype and became 2nd chief of the...

Mar 4, 2025

Michael Boyle passed away peacefully and in the company of his family on March 4th, 2025, at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh, NY, after a short but mighty battle with cancer. He was 66 years old.

The son of William Boyle and June Brubaker Waller, Michael was born in Suffern and raised in...

Mar 3, 2025

Arlene Reden, formerly of Ardsley, NY, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was 86. Born in Yonkers, NY on July 3, 1938, to the late James and Agnes McCann, Arlene married the late John Reden. They shared many happy years together, from 1957 until his passing in 1993. Arlene pursued higher education, earning degrees from Mercy College and...

Mar 2, 2025

Carol Patricia Santos, a resident of Beacon, NY for nearly 30 years, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was 70.

Daughter of the late Horace and Dorothy (Sherwood) Keesler, she was born in Peekskill, NY on December 25, 1954. On April 1, 1971, she married Nemesio Santos, Jr. in Peekskill....

Mar 2, 2025

Gary R. Steinke passed away on March 2, 2025 at Westchester Medical Center. He was born on July 21, 1948 in Buffalo, NY to the late Howard and Cecelia (Gabner) Steinke. On October 17, 1987, he married his beloved wife Aimee (Becker) Steinke in Elmira, NY.

For many years, Gary worked as a Salesman for Celltreat/Vista Lab,...