Obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

Robert M. Blake, 91, of Wappingers Falls, NY passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of Joseph and Hanora (nee Maguire) Blake on July 21, 1933. Raised in Brooklyn, he graduated from St. Augustine's High School in Brooklyn where he was...

Nov 6, 2024

FISHKILL - Stephen John Shumway, a local area resident since 1973, passed away suddenly at his home in Fishkill, NY on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was 77.

Son of the late John and Dorothy (Ott) Shumway, he was born in Endicott, NY on September 24, 1947. Raised in Owego, NY, he graduated from Owego Free Academy...

Nov 6, 2024

EAST FISHKILL - Daniel W. Sobenko, 72, an area resident since 1969 and formerly of Manhattan, died peacefully at his home on November 6, 2024.

Born in Manhattan on January 13, 1952, he was the son of the late William and Justyna (Orlowska) Sobenko. Dan graduated with his bachelor's degree from Marist College. He was employed as...

Nov 5, 2024

Nov 4, 2024

LAGRANGEVILLE - Kevin A. Mulrooney, 61, an area resident for over 20 years, died peacefully at home on November 4, 2024. He previously lived in Irvington and Yonkers.

Born on June 14, 1963 in Yonkers, Kevin was the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Millen) Mulrooney. He retired as Sergeant from the Yonkers Police Department after...

Nov 4, 2024

Robert Scott Nichols, 61, a lifelong area resident, died on November 4, 2024 at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway.

Born in Poughkeepsie on March 29, 1963, he was the son of Robert and Gail (Case) Nichols. Scott grew up in Wappingers Falls with his brother Russell. Scott was a graduate of Arlington High...

Nov 4, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vincent Leo Montalbano (Vinny) on November 4, 2024, at the age of 82. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family.

Vinny was born on December 27, 1941 in Dobbs Ferry to Leo and Mary (Tomaselli) Montalbano.

He proudly...

Nov 4, 2024

Julianne Wishrad, a Fishkill resident for more than 50 years, formerly of the Bronx, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was 74.

Daughter of the late William and Mary Magdalene (Stocker) Sponemann, she was born in the Bronx on December 13, 1949.

Julianne will be...

Nov 3, 2024

Mary Sue Hessick, 68, of Lancaster, PA and formerly of Hopewell Junction, NY with family at her side peacefully entered into eternal life and reunited with the love of her life, Carl, on November 3, 2024.

Mary Sue was born February 5, 1956 to Richard and Joan Leszczynski. She attended the University of Detroit where...

Nov 3, 2024

Fishkill - Barbara A. Manzi Trottier, a resident of Fishkill for the past 22 years, passed away on November 3, 2024, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was 66 years old.

Barbara was born in Manhattan on December 12, 1957, the daughter of Michael and Rose (Keeley) Manzi.

For many years,...

Nov 3, 2024

Ellie B. McGeary, a Fishkill resident since 1965 and formerly of Brooklyn, passed away on Sunday, the third of November 2024, in Murrells Inlet, SC. She was 97.

Daughter of the late John and Mary Ann (Kilmurray) Mollaghan, she was born in County Longford, Ireland on January 1, 1927. Ellie emigrated to the United States at the...

Nov 2, 2024

Lynette Michelle Hogencamp, 55, a resident of Wallkill, died on November 2, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital.

Born in Middletown on August 29, 1969, she was the daughter of Donna (Baylor) Hogencamp and the late Jacob Hogencamp Sr.

Lynette is survived by her mother, Donna; her siblings, Jacob Hogencamp Jr, Kristina...

Nov 2, 2024

Michael Anthony Delgado was a marvelous, wonderful and charismatic soul. He was born on July 6, 1969 to Irida Rodriguez-Delgado which they called Tina, and Harry Smith at Bronx Lebanon Hospital.

Michael also known as "Tru Aka Papi Chulo" for short was raised in The Bronx, Roosevelt and Freeport (where he attended most...

Nov 1, 2024

Robyn Ann Credo passed away on November 1, 2024 after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was 76.

Born Robyn Ann Fritsch in Englewood, New Jersey on November 22, 1947. She later moved to New York and lived in Highland, Hopewell Junction, Pleasant Valley and LaGrangeville. She married Thomas E. Credo in...

Nov 1, 2024

EAST FISHKILL - Our dearly loved father, father-in-law, and grandfather, Patrick P. Magnarella, III, fondly known as Pat, Mr. Mags, Pop, and FaFa, passed away at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was 86 years old.

Son of the late Pasquale and Marion (Ligammari) Magnarella, he was born...

Oct 31, 2024

John Greco DOB 2/24/1961 is the youngest of 7 children and gained his Angel Wings shortly after his excited statement to me...

"Guess what Bimby!!! I flew in a helicopter so I could get to the hospital quickly!

It was so much fun and very exciting and it makes me so happy!"

Oct 30, 2024

Frances Mitchell, age 94, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 30, 2024. She was born on July 31, 1930 in Peekskill, NY to the late Frank and Margaret (Carey) Albanese. She was married for 71 years to her husband Joseph Mitchell, before he predeceased her in 2021.

Frances worked for many years...

Oct 29, 2024

William Thomas Avezzano (often known as "Big Avey") passed away on October 29, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born in Yonkers, NY on October 3, 1943 to the late Anthony and Mary (Vrtiak) Avezzano. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers in 1961. Bill has been married for the last 57 years to his...

Oct 28, 2024

Laura E. Maisonave, 80, a resident of LaGrangeville since 2020 and formerly of Brooklyn, died on October 28, 2024 at her home.

Born in Juncos, Puerto Rico on March 12, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Evangelista Anguita and Juana Romero. Laura had been employed in healthcare for more than 20 years in...

Oct 28, 2024

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Barbara Ann Rooks, 75, passed away on October 28, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born in Detroit, MI on May 16, 1949, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Ann (Balda) Buk. Barbara was raised in Michigan before moving to New York City at 21 years of age...