Obituaries

May 20, 2024

Vincent D. Peteroy, a resident of Fishkill, NY since 2009, formerly of Staten Island and Nanuet, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 85. Son of the late Frank and Agnes (Halpin) Peteroy, he was born in Staten Island, NY on June 4, 1938. In 1961, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and...

May 19, 2024

Helen A. Cerce, age 60, passed away at home on May 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 10, 1964 in Camp Lejeune, NC to the late Theodore and Elaine (Warner) Rostron. On June 8, 1986, she married her loving husband Ronald J. Cerce Sr. Ronald predeceased her in 2022. Helen worked as an Occupancy...

May 19, 2024

Ernest Paul Wellington Alfred, affectionately known as "Bigg E", passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2024 in Scranton, PA. He was 44. A lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley, he was born on October 6, 1979 in Cold Spring, NY and attended local schools. Seven years ago, he started his company, Bigg E's ETADK Trucking LLC. Bigg...

May 19, 2024

Pat Herlihy, of LaGrange, passed away Sunday at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was 86 years old. Patrick Francis Herlihy was born on November 21st, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY, to Michael and Mary (Dillon) Herlihy, immigrants from Ireland. He was raised in the Park Slope neighborhood and graduated from St. Francis Preparatory School in 1956. After serving in the United States...

May 19, 2024

Richard Foronjy, an actor of unparalleled talent and versatility, has bid farewell to the stage and screen, leaving behind a legacy that will always be a part of cinematic history. Best known for his iconic character roles in classics such as "Serpico," "Midnight Run," and "Carlito's Way," Richard captivated audiences with his commanding presence and innate charisma. . Beyond the...

May 18, 2024

Carol A. Lorenzut, age 68, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on May 18, 2024. She was born in the Bronx on November 3, 1955 to the late William and Dorothy (Finnegan) Kleber. On July 13, 1996, she married her loving husband and best friend, Sylvio Lorenzut at the Beekman Golf Course. They spent 30 happy years...

May 17, 2024

Daniel "Dan" Haggerty, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Dan was a man of many talents and an even larger heart, whose infectious sense of humor and unwavering loyalty made him a cherished figure in his community. Dan proudly served his country in the United States Army, a period...

May 17, 2024

Donna Bihn (81) joined the Spirit in the Sky, her Heavenly Father, on Friday May 17, 2024. Donna was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother — as well as a "second Mom" to many others. She attended Poughkeepsie High School (Class of 1962), and worked in Mortgaging & Loans at the Poughkeepsie Savings Bank for 10 years. She...

May 17, 2024

Richard Savino Rinaldi, 78, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 2018 and formerly of the Bronx, died peacefully on May 17, 2024 at Calvary Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in the Bronx on December 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Savino and Angelina (Passerella) Rinaldi. Richie had been employed as a foreman with Local #79....

May 16, 2024

STORMVILLE - James M. Shaffer, 63, a lifelong area resident, passed away at home on May 16, 2024. Born in the Bronx on November 19, 1960, James was the son of the late Clarence and Sheila Shaffer. He had previously been employed by Argos in Brewster. He enjoyed playing the drums, alongside his brother who was a guitarist, in many...

May 16, 2024

BEEKMAN – Palmina Grace DeNobile Pellegrino, 98, died peacefully on May 16, 2024 at The Pines at Poughkeepsie. Born in Yonkers on March 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Donatto and Louise (Ippoliti) DeNobile. She was predeceased by her husband, Emanuel Pellegrino; her brother, Vincent DeNobile, and her sister, Rose Colabatistto Palmina leaves behind her daughter, Louise...

May 16, 2024

Henry J. Tonyes, Jr., a resident of Newburgh, NY since 2013, formerly of Garrison and Shrub Oak, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital. He was 95. Son of the late Henry J. and Mary A. (Smith) Tonyes, he was born in Queens, NY on November 23, 1928. In 1946, he enlisted in the...

May 15, 2024

EAST FISHKILL – Richard David Rhoads, 88, an area resident since 1976, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on March 6, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa, Dick was the son of the late Leonard and Thelma (Sutton) Rhoads. He proudly served in the US Army Reserves. Dick retired as an advisory engineer...

May 15, 2024

FISHKILL – Ronald W. Busse, 82, an area resident since 2006, passed away on May 15, 2024 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital. He previously lived in Effort, PA, Massapequa, and Queens. Born in Queens on September 11, 1941, Ronald was the son of the late Winthrop and Dorothy (Walter) Busse. He retired as Field Engineer from ConEdison in Brooklyn after...

May 14, 2024

Nancy E. Gedney, age 76, passed away on May 14, 2024 at home being cared for by her devoted husband, Leslie A. Gedney. She was born on June 21, 1947 in Houlton, Maine to the late Frank R. Edwards and Pauline (Splan) Edwards. She and Leslie had a life-long love of the state of Maine, and their wish to retire...

May 14, 2024

May 13, 2024

FISHKILL – Novlette (June) Allen, 75, an area resident for over 20 years, passed away at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital on Tuesday, May 13, 2024. She previously lived in Modena and New Paltz. Novlette (June) was born on June 19, 1948, in Manchester, Jamaica to parents Laurel and Cyrus Allen. She was one of 20 children. June attended the...

May 12, 2024

Fishkill- It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the passing of our dear Chieko Ebe. After a 5-year battle with cancer the Lord called her home this morning. Chieko is now in Heaven. No more pain & suffering. No more cancer. She had the heart of a little girl. So full of love. Love for her family,...

May 11, 2024

POUGHQUAG – Rose Barton, 82, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, at her home. Rose was born on June 24, 1941, in Palermo, Sicily, in a mining cave. She was the daughter of the late James and Theresa Gambino. At the age of four, Rose immigrated to Hudson, NY, where her family...

May 11, 2024

Joseph Ryan Carregal, 43, a resident of Summerville, SC, and formerly of Columbia and Charleston, SC and East Fishkill, NY, died suddenly on May 11, 2024. Born in Poughkeepsie on October 12, 1980, he was the son of Joseph and Gail (Williams) Carregal. Joe attended John Jay High School and the Ashworth Career School. He loved growing up in Chase...