Obituaries

Dec 7, 2024

WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY - Our precious 'UK' left us on December 7, 2024 and our hearts are broken. He was the best brother, uncle and friend anyone could hope for.

Kevin Charles Donovan was born in Brooklyn, NY the 4th of 5 children, to Irish immigrants, Timothy and Mary Kate (Harte) Donovan on August 16,...

Dec 5, 2024

Mary Cannata of Hopewell Junction, passed away on December 5, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born in the Bronx on September 22, 1931 to the late Carl and Jenny Santoro. She married her beloved husband Joseph Cannata at Immaculate Conception Church in the Bronx. They spent many happy years together until he passed away in 2002....

Dec 5, 2024

Thomas Kenneth Lauria, born December 26th, 1967 in New Rochelle, New York, passed away on December 5th, 2024 at the age of 56. He lived by his adoring wife, Andreia, and his two daughters, Angelina and Melissa. Thomas - a jokester - went by many names to his family including "Dhomas," "Big Guy," and "Mr. Magoo." However, he was...

Dec 5, 2024

Jeanette McFarland, age 88, of Fishkill, NY and previously of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away at home on December 5, 2024. She was born on February 3, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Elmore and Susie (Jordens) Cooney. On October 6, 1959, she married Nathaniel McFarland at St. Peter's Rock Baptist Church in Little Rock. They spent...

Dec 5, 2024

Michael John Kuchman III, 79, of East Fishkill, passed away peacefully at his home on December 5, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and loyal dog. His final words "I love you" to his wife will be forever cherished.

Michael was born in Yonkers, NY, on February 3, 1945, a date he appreciated as a...

Dec 4, 2024

Lilly A. Kristiansen passed peacefully in her sleep and entered into eternal life on December 4, 2024 with her Lord and Savior after a long struggle with Dementia. She was born to Norwegian immigrants, Father Nils Nilsen and Mother Anne Malene Nilsen (Andersen) on April 19, 1933, in Bay Ridge Brooklyn, NY. She grew up in Brooklyn and met...

Dec 4, 2024

James Denis Carroll Sr. passed away on December 4, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born in NY, NY, on June 7, 1939, to the late William and Mary (O'Donnell) Carroll. On September 14, 1963, he married the love of his life, Susan (Curley) Carroll. They were married for 58 years until her death in May 2022....

Dec 3, 2024

Vincent Capozzi Jr. passed away at Hudson Valley Hospice House on December 3, 2024 at the age of 88. He was born on January 1, 1936 in the Bronx to the late Vincent and Rose (Priano) Capozzi.

Vincent proudly served our country in the United States Army. He worked as a Transit Police Officer in...

Dec 2, 2024

Robert Belluzzi, Sr., 89, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 1999, died on December 2, 2024 at home. He previously lived in Yonkers and the Bronx.

Born on May 13, 1935 in the Bronx, Robert was the son of the late Aldo and Sadie (Fusco) Belluzzi. He proudly served in the Submarine Force of the...

Dec 1, 2024

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Hedy Ruppert, 95, passed away on December 1, 2024 at home. An area resident since 1952, she previously lived in Narrowsburg, Germany.

Born on February 26, 1929, Hedy was the daughter of the late Eric and Frieda (Reichert) Posdzich. On March 19, 1972 in Fishkill, she married James Ruppert who predeceased her...

Nov 30, 2024

Charles S. Walsh, a resident of Jamestown, NY since 2011, formerly of Rockland County and New York City, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Heritage Park Nursing Facility in Jamestown. He was 97.

Son of the late James F. and Anna (O'Donnell) Walsh, he was born in Manhattan on January 18, 1927....

Nov 30, 2024

Frederick J. Wern died peacefully on November 30, 2024 after a gradual decline into dementia. Fred was born on June 10, 1937 to Henry and Katherine (Neubauer) Wern in New York City. He is predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Henry and Jack.

Fred married Barbara (Weir) in February 1960. They had four children, Ann (Wendell),...

Nov 30, 2024

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Peter Joseph Pavone, 82, an area resident since 1975, died peacefully at his home on November 30, 2024.

Born in Bridgeport, CT on October 5, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Campagna) Pavone. Peter proudly served our country in the US Air Force and was employed as an Engineer...

Nov 30, 2024

Jack W. Kurz, 68, of Hopewell Junction, passed away on November 30, 2024, at his home. He was a prior resident of Highland Falls, New York.

Jack was born on April 7th, 1956, to John Kurz & Barbara (Hitchcock) in New Rochelle, New York. He was a self-employed contractor. His construction company was named J & D...

Nov 29, 2024

Gloria T. Carver

December 31, 1935 - November 29, 2024

New York, NY - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria T. Carver (Sanchez). She died peacefully at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut on Friday, November 29, 2024. She was 88 years old.

Daughter of...

Nov 29, 2024

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Susan Carol O'Hearn, 76, died on November 29, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She previously lived in Myrtle Beach, SC and Somers, NY.

Born on February 4, 1948 in Ontario, Canada, Susan was the daughter of the late Russell and Mary Bryers. She retired in 2001 from the New York State...

Nov 29, 2024

Charles Earley, Jr., 83, a resident of Dutchess County since 1991 and formerly of the Bronx, passed away on November 29, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born in New York City on May 22, 1941, he was the son of the late Charles and Cleo (Tabb) Earley. Charles attended NYC Public school system and...

Nov 29, 2024

Carla Jean Abarno, 68, formerly of Peekskill, NY, passed away peacefully at her home at New Horizons, Union Vale on Friday, November 29, 2024.

Born September 9, 1956 in Washington, DC to Charles and Doris Abarno, Carla lived an amazing life. She graduated high school from The Kennedy Institute and spent many years volunteering at...

Nov 28, 2024

Yuberkis Altagracia Banks, 56, who was lovingly called "Jubie" by her family and friends, died on November 28, 2024 at Hudson Valley Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Esperanza, Dominican Republic on October 22, 1968, she was the daughter of Candida (Hernandez) Banks and the late Jose Roberto Banks. Jubie was employed as...

Nov 28, 2024

John Robert O'Neill, a resident of Wappingers Falls, formerly of Belfast, Northern Ireland, passed away at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, November 28, 2024. He was 90.

Son of the late Patrick and Mary (McKeown) O'Neill, he was born in Belfast on September 26, 1934.

John was...