Obituaries

May 3, 2026

Joan Surdykowski went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2026, at the Hudson Valley Hospice Home in Hyde Park. She was born on June 5, 1933, in Newburgh, NY to John and Jane Berry and raised with 5 sister-siblings (aka "The Berry girls") and a brother, Gary Dreyer.

Joan graduated as salutatorian from Newburgh Free Academy (NFA) in...

May 3, 2026

Austin Anthony Caston , 20, died on May 3, 2026 at MidHudson Regional Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Kennesaw, GA on August 4, 2005, he was the beloved son of Matthew Caston and Melissa Branagan. Austin was a 2023 graduate of Cornwall High School and the BOCES Carpentry Program. At the age...

May 3, 2026

LaMarr Ruby Cummings, a lifelong Hudson Valley resident, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Poughkeepsie. She was 69.

Daughter of the late Richard Cummings and Dolce Lee, she was born in Manhattan on June 20, 1956.

In 2018, LaMarr retired from the Dutchess County Department of Mental Hygiene, where she dedicated her professional...

May 3, 2026

Ronald Vieira passed away peacefully at The Pines at Poughkeepsie on May 3, 2026. He was 88.

Born on May 24, 1937, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Ronald was the son of the late James and Georgianna (Ferreira) Vieira.

Ronald earned his master's degree in education from Stonehill College in Providence, Rhode Island. He devoted 34...

May 2, 2026

Paul E. Robitaille, 97, passed away at home in Fishkill, NY on May 2, 2026, with the support of HV hospice. Born in New Bedford, MA, Paul was the son of Hector and Claudia Dextraze Robitaille, and French was his first language.

Paul and his twin brother, Raymond, began their service together in the Naval Reserves. He...

May 2, 2026

William Alfred Crawford February 20, 1928 - May 2, 2026

William Alfred Crawford, a retired IBM program manager, U.S. Army veteran, and devoted family man, passed away at the age of 98. Known to friends and family as "Bill," he lived a life distinguished by service, intellect, creativity, and quiet generosity.

Born on...

May 1, 2026

My name is Kaitryanna Kabashi . I am the oldest sibling, and the only sister of Kayden Kabashi. I am writing this obituary on behalf of my family, my mother Joanne Kabashi , my father Muhamet Kabashi, and my other 2 brothers, Kadrion Kabashi and Kaylim Kabashi. It is with unspeakably heavy souls, broken hearts, and shattered minds, that...

May 1, 2026

HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY - Mae C. Guarino, who lived in Hopewell Junction for 20 years and previously resided in New Rochelle, Harrison, and Carmel, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at The Pines at Poughkeepsie Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 91.

Born on April 25, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, Mae was the daughter of...

Apr 30, 2026

Joseph J. Sheveck, a long time resident of Fishkill, New York, passed away on April 30th of natural causes. He was 86.

Joseph was born on June 29, 1939, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. After moving to New York, he graduated Columbia College, with multiple degrees in Industrial Engineering; and eventually completed both his Master of Science and...

Apr 30, 2026

Wappingers Falls, NY - Frank X. Walsh, Jr., a longtime resident of Wappingers Falls for more than 60 years, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 30, 2026. He was 90 years old.

Born on January 22, 1936, in Yonkers, New York, Frank was the son of the late Frank X. Walsh, Sr. and Louise (Logue)...

Apr 29, 2026

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Theresa Ann Zeno, 92, an area resident for 68 years and formerly of Yonkers, passed away peacefully at her home on April 29, 2026, surrounded by her Family.

Born in Yonkers on December 28, 1933, she was the daughter of Pasquale and Antoinette (Bassano) Ferullo. Theresa was a parishioner of St. Columba Church. She...

Apr 27, 2026

Terri-ann Hunt passed away on April 27, 2026, following a brave, months-long battle with a rare and aggressive lymphoma and subsequent related illness. Terri is survived by Kyle Hunt, the father of her children; and her cherished sons, Patrick (and fiancée Emma) and Nicholas. She was the beloved daughter of Patricia (Patsy) Seith and the late Edmund Seith Jr. (who...

Apr 25, 2026

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Sharon Ritchie, 66, formerly of Yonkers, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born in Yonkers, NY, on March 8, 1960, to the late William and Catherine Fitzgerald.

On June 25, 1983, in Mt. Kisco, she married Joseph A. Ritchie. Sharon worked for many years...

Apr 24, 2026

Susan Joan Dorler, age 87, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on April 24, 2026. Born on March 29, 1939, in Elmhurst, Queens, New York, she became a Dutchess County resident in 1962 where she lived a full and meaningful life marked by service, an affinity for education, humor, and her community.

Susan made her home...

Apr 24, 2026

Louis A. Belardi , a resident of Fishkill for 35 years, formerly of Somers, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. He was 94.

Son of the late Louis and Anna (Martinelli) Belardi, he was born in Mount Kisco on June 23, 1931. In 1951, he enlisted in the...

Apr 23, 2026

Alfred Anthony Masino III, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 34.

Born on May 16, 1991, Alfred was a dedicated and accomplished individual who pursued his education with determination, earning his Master's degree in Finance from Marist College. He went on to build a successful career at J.P....

Apr 23, 2026

Charles DiGilio, 65, an area resident since 2013 and formerly of Cortlandt Manor, died at his home on April 23, 2026 following a courageous battle with ALS.

Born in the Bronx on April 19, 1961, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Marie (Cardello) DiGilio. Charlie was a self-employed painter and construction worker who truly...

Apr 22, 2026

Nancy S. Neise , 87, an area resident for more than 60 years and formerly of Galion , OH, died on April 22, 2026 at the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Born in Keene, NH on April 28, 1938, Nancy was the daughter of the late Timothy and Eunice (Loveren) Sullivan. She was a dedicated parishioner...

Apr 22, 2026

FISHKILL - John P. McGinnis, 86, passed away on April 22, 2026. He was 86.

Born on May 9, 1939 in Attica, John was the son of the late James and Elizabeth (Fee) McGinnis. On September 2, 1967 at the Church of the Transfiguration in Tarrytown, he married Mary (Downey) McGinnis. The love of his life predeceased...

Apr 22, 2026

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Penney R. Hernandez, 55, a lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley, died at home on April 22, 2026.

She was born on December 12, 1970 in Tarrytown. Penney was an avid fan of all things Disney, especially Tinker Bell. She loved listening to music and enjoyed being pampered-whether getting her nails or hair done,...