Obituaries
Constance Hotaling
Apr 8, 2024
Constance "Connie" Lucille Hotaling neé Jennett went to her eternal rest on April 8, 2024. At 93, Connie was reunited with her beloved late husband, Edward Hotaling Sr, just one day after their 72nd wedding anniversary. She was surrounded by loved ones near and far at Hospice House in Poughkeepsie, NY. Connie, daughter of P.E. and Lucille (Urban) Jennett, was...
Betty Tierney
Apr 7, 2024
EAST FISHKILL – Betty L. Tierney, 83, an area resident since 1967 and formerly of Yorktown, died peacefully on April 7, 2024 at her home. Born in Peekskill on October 2, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy (Perry) Lyons. Betty began her career at Reader's Digest, and then worked for Albany Savings Bank until it...
Gerald Santangelo
Apr 7, 2024
WAPPINGERS FALLS – Gerald John Santangelo, a local area resident for many years, died at Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell in Fishkill on April 7, 2024. He was 90. Son of the late Gerald and Frances (Zumpano) Santangelo, he was born on August 8, 1933, in United Hospital, Port Chester, NY. Gerald was president of the Port Chester High...
Thomas Kunkel
Apr 7, 2024
Thomas Christopher Kunkel, of Hopewell Junction, died peacefully on April 7th at the age of 66 following a long illness. He was born in Manhattan, New York on December 26, 1957. Tom was the son of the late Richard and Patricia Kunkel. Tom grew up in the Town of Cortland, New York and attended Walter Panas High School. His collegiate...
Hilda Bezares
Apr 7, 2024
BEEKMAN – Hilda J. Bezares, 84, an area resident since 2002 and formerly of Riverdale, died on April 7, 2024 at the Grand at River Valley. Born in Hackensack, NJ on March 19, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hilda Bezares. Hilda received her Doctorates in Education, and was employed by the New York City Board...
Lori Lipton
Apr 6, 2024
HOPEWELL JUNCTION – We are honoring our beautiful, crazy, funny, loving Lori Lipton and her life. Lori Lipton, 66, an area resident since 2000, passed away at home on April 6th, 2024. She grew up in Great Neck, Long Island and previously lived in Carmel. Lori was born on September 10, 1957 in the Bronx. Her career in real estate...
James Kane
Apr 5, 2024
James Patrick Kane, a resident of Wappingers Falls for over 30 years, and previously of Mahopac, died on April 5, 2024, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital. He was 65. James was born on September 29, 1958, to the late James and Eleanor (Schutz) Kane. After graduating high school, for 25 years, James made a living working for Readers Digest in Mount...
Patricia Mullane Meluson
Apr 5, 2024
Patricia Mullane Meluson, 72 years old, of Wappingers Falls, died in peace on April 5, 2024 at Kindred Rehab in Passaic, NJ. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Casie Konsol; her longtime partner, Rudy Meluson; her sister, Kim Whitted; and her brothers, Danny and Kevin O'Connor. She was predeceased by her twin sister, Liz Lewis. Trish was born in New...
Joan Sayres
Apr 4, 2024
J. Carol Sayres passed away on April 4, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 88. She was born in Peekskill, NY on March 2, 1936 to the late Albert W. Nelson III and Anna (Topaceski) Nelson. She married her beloved husband W. Joseph Sayres, Jr. on June 29, 1958 in Peekskill, NY. Joe survives...
Michael Tanner
Apr 4, 2024
Lagrangeville - Michael "The Grizz" Tanner sadly passed away on April 4, 2024. He was 60 years old. Michael was born on January 4, 1964, the son of Joseph and Doris (Thomson) Tanner. He was a Poughquag boy through and through. He loved nothing more than exploring the countryside hunting and fishing alongside his childhood friends. Michael was a graduate...
Henry Keller
Apr 3, 2024
PLEASANT VALLEY – Henry Frederick Keller, 90, an area resident for three years and formerly from New England, died on April 3, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn on September 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Henry and Helen (Mannix) Keller. He graduated from the University of Hartford with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical...
Joseph Viggiano
Apr 2, 2024
Joseph M. Viggiano, a long-time resident of Wappingers Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, at the age of 86 with his loving family by his side. Born October 1, 1937, in Yonkers, NY, he was the son of Frank and Catherine (Vetrano) Viggiano. Joe attended Yonkers Public Schools and proudly served in the United States Navy from...
Dawn Stackhouse
Apr 1, 2024
Dawn Seline Stackhouse, born on August 15, 1971 in Hyde Park, NY, passed away on April 1, 2024. She was a long-time resident of Poughquag, NY. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandchild, aunt, cousin, and friend. Dawn will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her surviving family members, including her devoted husband Douglas Stackhouse, her cherished...
William Keaveney
Mar 31, 2024
William E. Keaveney entered eternal rest at home on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife Sonja, sons Mark and Tom, daughter Tracy, several grandchildren and great grandchildren and friends. Bill was born February 22nd, 1938, to Thomas P. and Anna R. Keaveney. He grew up in Johnstown, NY and attended Johnstown High School where he lettered...
Pedro Hernandez
Mar 31, 2024
Wappingers Falls- Pedro "Pete" Hernandez, a longtime area resident, passed away on March 31, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old. Pete was born on October 27, 1940, in Comerio, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Ramon and Elisa Hernandez. On June 1, 1963, Pete married the true love of his life Carmen...
Linda Pavone
Mar 30, 2024
Linda Ann Pavone, a resident of Wappingers Falls since 1991, and previously of Hopewell Junction, died peacefully at home on March 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 80. Linda was born on January 13, 1944, to the late Herman and Dorothy (Traub) Schneider in Poughkeepsie, New York. She attended Wappingers High School where she was a majorette...
Thomas Berkwitt
Mar 29, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Allan Berkwitt, age 59, passed away on March 29, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was born on February 10, 1965 in the Bronx to Myron and Elizabeth (Carney) Berkwitt. Tom was self-employed and worked various construction jobs. He was a big animal lover and enjoyed spending time with his friends. Tom is survived by his mother...
Colin Marma
Mar 27, 2024
Garrison, NY- Colin Albert Marma, beloved son, and brother, passed away on March 27, 2024. He was 26 years old. Colin was born on November 3, 1997, with his twin brother, Quinn, each under three pounds, at Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, the son of Kenneth Marma and Jeanne-Marie Fleming. He grew up in Poughquag, NY. In his youth, Colin...
Chester Dziobkowski
Mar 27, 2024
Hopewell Junction- Chester T. Dziobkowski, a long-time resident of Hopewell Junction, NY passed away on March 27, 2024, at Sharon Hospital in Connecticut. He was 80 years old. Chester was born on October 27, 1943, in Jersey City, NJ, the son of the late Chester W. and Jean (Kretkowski) Dziobkowski. Chester received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Seton Hall...
Melvin Gardner Iii
Mar 26, 2024
Melvin W. Gardner, III passed away on March 26, 2024, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center at the age of 69. He was born on March 29, 1954, in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Melvin W. Gardner Jr. and Eunice (Duclos) Gardner. On October 20, 1990, he married his beloved wife Adela (Hoenig) Gardner in Hopewell Junction. For many years, Mel...
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