Obituaries

Dec 30, 2024

Irene Byrne, 81, of Port St. Lucie, FL and formerly of Poughquag, NY, died on December 30, 2024 at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital.

Born in the Bronx on August 21, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (McMahon) Byrne. Irene had been employed as a nurse at Castle Point VAMC until her...

Dec 30, 2024

Neal Thomas Bjorkman, 74, an area resident since 2011 and formerly of New Rochelle, died on December 30, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born in Mount Vernon on January 15, 1950, he was the son of the late Edward and Pauline (Kleeman) Bjorkman.

Neal had been employed as a circulation manager...

Dec 29, 2024

WAPPINGER FALLS- Rosemarie Elaine Masina, a Wappingers Falls resident since 1973, formerly of Yonkers, died at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie with her loving husband and sons by her side on December 29th, 2024. She was 81 years old

Daughter of the late Joseph & Gilda (Pagano) Ciccarelli, she was born in Yonkers on June 24th,...

Dec 28, 2024

Jeannette Schaible, a resident of the Poughkeepsie area for over 60 years, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. She was 88 years old.

Born in Carey, Ohio on November 21, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Oleafa (Peterson) Shuman. Jeannette graduated from Capital University in...

Dec 28, 2024

On December 28, 2024 Kathleen M. Burke passed away peacefully at home in the presence of family after a long period of illness. Kathleen was born on April 1, 1936 in New York City, NY to Thomas and Bridget Clarkin of County Cavan, Ireland. Kathleen grew up in New York City with her siblings Ann B. Clarkin Koenig (deceased),...

Dec 27, 2024

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Robert (Bob) John Fleming, a Hopewell Junction resident for many years, died at home on December 27th, 2024. He was 69 years old.

He was born in Yonkers on June 14th, 1955, the son of the late Bill and Anne (Wylym) Fleming.

Bob was a 1973 graduate from John Jay...

Dec 27, 2024

COLD SPRING - Gaetano "Guy" Toscano, a 25-year resident of Cold Spring, NY, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Hudson Valley Hospice House in Hyde Park, NY. He was 86.

Son of the late Alfio and Francesca (Gugliotta) Toscano, he was born in Catania, Sicily, on January 8, 1938. He was 1...

Dec 27, 2024

Arthur J. Brienza, son of Arthur and Phylis Brienza, of Beacon, NY, the beloved Award-Winning Florist of Quint's Florist in Copley Square, a fixture in Boston for many years, passed peacefully into his eternal rest on December 27, 2024, at the age of 88. Arthur's career as a florist was defined by his creativity and artistry, earning him numerous...

Dec 27, 2024

RED HOOK - Todd Edward Virtue, 63, died on December 27, 2024 at home.

Born on October 31, 1961 in Portland, ME, Todd was the son of the late Wesley and Barbara (Barnes) Virtue. Todd was previously employed by K & J Plumbing in Westchester County.

A proud lifetime member of the Whortlekill Rod and...

Dec 27, 2024

EAST FISHKILL - Margaret Bauer, 85, a lifelong area resident, died on December 27, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Rhinebeck on June 18, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Alvah and Catherine (Hamilton) Loop. Margaret had been employed as a nurse's aide at the Kent Nursing Home....

Dec 25, 2024

Jeanette T. Sands passed away peacefully at home on her favorite day of the year, Christmas, December 25, 2024. She was born on May 21, 1955 to James and Bessie Sands. She graduated from John Jay High School and from Mount St Mary's College with a bachelors degree in Psychology.

Jeanette had a kind heart...

Dec 25, 2024

POUGHKEEPSIE - Michele Parisi, 64, an area resident since 1996, died on December 25, 2024 surrounded by his family at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He previously lived in the Bronx.

Born on May 7, 1960 in Gravina, Bari, Italy, Mike was the son of the late Felice and Bruna (Tambone) Parisi. He immigrated to the...

Dec 25, 2024

Barbara Ann Brannen, 71, died on Christmas Day at her home in Kingston. She had previously resided in Stanfordville.

Born in the Bronx on March 31, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Elsie (Wassmuth) Ulland. After enjoying many years as a stay at home mom, Barbara volunteered at a local library, and spent...

Dec 23, 2024

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Peter John Varco, 35, a lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly on December 23, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Peter was born on August 19, 1989 in Rhinebeck. After graduating from John Jay High School, he attended Dutchess Community College followed by Mount St Mary College where he studied business. After college...

Dec 23, 2024

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Brenda Mary Lane, a Wappingers Falls resident, passed away on Monday December 23, 2024. She was 58 years old.

Brenda was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn on March 26, 1966. She obtained her bachelor's degree from Marist College. She was an auditor for different companies throughout the years in the local area. She and...

Dec 22, 2024

EAST FISHKILL - Charalambos M. Peratikos, 82, an area resident for over 62 years, died peacefully at home on December 22, 2024. He previously lived in Cyprus.

Born in Cyprus on March 28, 1942, Charalambos was the son of the late Markos and Eleni (Hadjichristoforou) Peratikos. A skilled hairdresser for almost 60 years, he owned...

Dec 22, 2024

Poughkeepsie- Michael J. Reddy, a resident of Poughkeepsie, NY since 1996, passed away on December 22, 2024. He was 60 years old. Michael was born on October 2, 1964, in Sleepy Hollow, NY, the son of the late Robert and Frances (Tietjen) Reddy. He was raised in Ossining, NY, and attended Ossining High School, graduating in 1982. On April 13,...

Dec 21, 2024

Poughkeepsie- Edward John DiMuro, a resident of Poughkeepsie, NY since 2017, passed away on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

Ed was born on September 6, 1947 in New York, NY, the son of the late John and Rose (Nigro) DiMuro.

He attended Evander Childs High School graduating in 1965 as...

Dec 20, 2024

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Annie McHugh, 95, an area resident since 1994, died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 20, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She previously lived in the Bronx.

Born in Ballinamore, Leitrim, Ireland on August 8, 1929, Annie was the daughter of the late Bernard and Ellen (Mulvey) Quinn. She had...

Dec 19, 2024

POUGHKEEPSIE - Elizabeth Lou Burchfield, 87, an area resident for over 50 years, died on December 19, 2024 at New York Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.

Born in Yonkers on March 9, 1937, she was the daughter of Alexander Cameron and Rena (Dyer) Porter. Elizabeth had been employed as a cook for New York State...