Obituaries

Jan 27, 2024

Hopewell Junction- Anthony J. De Caro, a Hopewell Junction resident for the past 20 years, previously from Westchester County passed away on January 27, 2024. He was 94 years old. Anthony was born on April 18, 1929, in Mt. Vernon, NY, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Vozzi) De Caro. After completing High School, Anthony attended Westchester Community...

Jan 26, 2024

Poughquag- Reinelda "Nelda" Landa-Castillo was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She entered heaven peacefully into the loving arms of her dear Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 26, 2024, at age 75. Nelda was born on July 20, 1948 in Bogota, Colombia. She was the only daughter to the late Moises Castillo and Ines Julia Muñoz. She...

Jan 26, 2024

Cathy Lynne Meyer, age 70, passed away on January 26, 2024 from her long term illness, Dementia at The Pines at Poughkeepsie. Formerly, she lived in Morrisville, Pennsylvania but has been a long time resident of Union Vale, New York for 38 years where she lived happily with her family. Cathy loved living in Union Vale and could be seen...

Jan 24, 2024

EAST FISHKILL – Maria A. Spallone, 96, an area resident since 1981 and formerly of Yonkers, died peacefully at her home on January 24, 2024. Born in Capestrano, Italy on September 24, 1927, she was the daughter of Joseph and Letizia (Lerza) Trama. Maria had been employed as a seamstress for Mary Abdoo Bridal Shop in Poughkeepsie for many years....

Jan 23, 2024

EAST FISHKILL – Helen C. Hurley, 89, a long-time resident of Hopewell Junction, died on January 23, 2024 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital. Born in Waterbury, CT on August 8, 1934, she was the daughter of Mariano and Francesca (Sepe) Fusco. Helen was a parishioner of St. Columba Church in Hopewell Junction. Helen loved cruise ships and traveling around the...

Jan 23, 2024

Orlando Mussenden, a resident of Fishkill, NY since 2015, formerly of Yonkers, NY and Puerto Rico, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was 69. Son of the late Jorge Mussenden and Manuela Arce, he was born in San Juan, PR on May 2, 1954. A graduate of Baldorioty High School, Orlando...

Jan 22, 2024

Jan 21, 2024

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Rosalia Oliveri, 92, passed away after a brief illness at the Grand at Pawling. She has been a resident of Hopewell Junction since 2020 and previously lived in Brooklyn. Born in Italy on February 26, 1931, Rosalia was the daughter of the late Antonino and Giacomina (Genuardi) D'Azzo. She worked as a seamstress in Brooklyn for many...

Jan 21, 2024

Nannie B. Engstrom, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 21, 2024 with her family by her side after a long illness. Born on August 1, 1940 in Carrsville, Virginia, she was the daughter of Rossi and Annie Mae Brock. She was a long time homemaker and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, as well as a sister and a...

Jan 21, 2024

FISHKILL - Judith Ann Williams, 82, a lifelong area resident, passed away on January 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Beacon on September 15, 1941, Judith was the daughter of the late Julius and Esther (Kormondy) Lawrence. She began her career working at Flowers by Reni in Fishkill. She was then employed...

Jan 21, 2024

FISHKILL - Marie (Mary) Rose Puccio, 91, a resident of Fishkill since 2019, passed away at home on January 21, 2024. Born in Manhattan on April 24, 1932, Mary was the daughter of the late Michelangelo and Giuseppina (Cinquemani) Sperrazza. She worked as a seamstress before marrying her life-long love, John Puccio, on July 11, 1954 in Manhattan. She then...

Jan 20, 2024

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Mildred Corbin, 83, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully at her home on January 20, 2024. Born in Poughkeepsie on May 31, 1940, Mildred was the daughter of the late Thomas and Edith (Cole) Van Vlack. On June 6, 1956 at the New Hackensack Reformed Church, she married Donald M. Corbin who predeceased her in 2012....

Jan 18, 2024

Willa E. Skinner, a beloved Hudson Valley historian, author, journalist, columnist, mother, aunt, friend and mentor to many, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024 while under hospice care at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. She was 98. Daughter of the late William and Bertha (Frering) Kretch, she was born in Manhattan on January 16, 1926. Willa was raised...

Jan 18, 2024

Wappingers Falls- Nancy E. Closter, a resident of Wappingers Falls, NY, previously from New Rochelle, NY passed away on January 18, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born on June 15, 1954, the daughter of Alphonse and Nancy (Alfredo) DePippo. Nancy attended Notre Dame post high school and obtained her undergraduate degree followed by achieving her...

Jan 17, 2024

Grace Elizabeth "Beth" Gruber, 57 of Monroe, CT suddenly passed from her earthly journey and gained her angel wings on January 17, 2024 surrounded by her family at University Hospital in Newark, NJ. Beth was born on January 31,1966 in Parsippany, NJ to Lorretta (Foster) Neilson and the late Edward Neilson. She grew up in the Town of Poughkeepsie, NY...

Jan 16, 2024

EAST FISHKILL – Carol Ann Conrad, 81, an area resident since 1994 and formerly of White Plains, Mount Vernon and the Bronx died peacefully on January 16, 2024. At the time of her passing Carol was surrounded and comforted by her loving family. A New Year's Eve Baby, Carol was born on December 31, 1942 in the Bronx, and was...

Jan 16, 2024

William Shampnoi, 86, passed away on January 16, 2024 at Putnam Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Brewster, NY. Born in Yonkers, NY on December 26, 1937, Bill was the son of the late Russell and Olga (Zulinsky) Shampnoi. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1955-1958. Bill owned and operated Elecomm in Hawthrone, NY until his retirement. He was...

Jan 16, 2024

Salt Point-Rafael A. Acosta Martinez, a Hudson Valley resident from NYC, NY passed away at home on January 16, 2024. He was 78 years old. Rafael was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico on August 31, 1945, the son of the late Rafael and Gloria Acosta-Martinez. Rafael was a devoted, dedicated employee of the New York City Housing Authority where his...

Jan 15, 2024

Frank B. Adonetti, 90, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2024. Frank was born in Newark, NJ on October 23, 1933. He was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Colasanti) Adonetti. Two other brothers, Anthony and Joseph, came afterwards. The Family moved to New Rochelle, NY where he graduated from New Rochelle High School in 1951....

Jan 15, 2024

EAST FISHKILL – Virginia M. Provencial, 76, an area resident for 24 years and formerly of the Bronx, died on January 15, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on April 11, 1947 in the Bronx, she was the daughter of Aldo and Mary (Ragusa) Sarlo. Virginia had been employed as a secretary with Century 21 Country Bumpkin in Fishkill....