Obituaries

Esther Peterman

Esther Peterman

Sep 19, 2023

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Esther (Essie Nona) Peterman, 92, an area resident since 2000, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 19, 2023 at her home. She previously lived in Queens, Scarsdale, NY, and Fairfield, CT. Born on August 29, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, Essie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Tomasetti) Prisco. On October 3,...

Dorothy Boscola

Dorothy Boscola

Sep 17, 2023

Dorothy Boscola (née Hunt)—also known as Dot or Gammy to her many friends and family—died as peacefully as she lived on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was 93 years old. Dorothy was born on February 4, 1930, to Katherine Chapman and Stewart Hunt, in Huntington, NY. After Stewart's untimely death six years later, Katherine eventually married William...

Clare Silver

Clare Silver

Sep 17, 2023

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Clare H. Silver, 74, an area resident since 1991, passed away on September 17, 2023 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She previously lived in Valley Stream. Born on February 5, 1949 in Queens, Clare was the daughter of the late Thomas and Clara (Smolski) Flanagan. Clare was employed as a hall monitor at Van Wyck Junior High...

Sandra Zeller

Sandra Zeller

Sep 17, 2023

Sandi passed away on September 17th after bravely battling a series of health issues. She was 75 years old. Born in Beacon on January 8th, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Howard L. and Vivienne Seydel Cassidy. She grew up in, and spent most of her life in Fishkill, before moving to Hopewell Junction. Sandi graduated from Roy...

Barbara Verlin

Barbara Verlin

Sep 16, 2023

Barbara Ann Verlin, age 78, of the Bronx, passed away on September 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in the Bronx on October 24, 1944 to the late Edward and Mae (Ahr) Behringer. She attended St. Helena High School and later, Dutchess Community College. Barbara was employed by the United States Postal Service. She proudly served...

Marlene Venditto

Marlene Venditto

Sep 16, 2023

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Marlene R. Venditto, 82, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. Born on December 17, 1940 in the Bronx, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Celeste (Venturino) D'Elia. Marlene is predeceased by her brother John D'Elia. She is survived by brothers Angelo & Arthur. On February 23, 1956...

Fred Pereira

Fred Pereira

Sep 16, 2023

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Fred L. Pereira, 63, an area resident since 1988, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 16, 2023. He previously lived in Ossining. Born on October 20, 1959 in Lisbon, Portugal, Fred was the son of the late Francisco and Maria Elena (Lima) Pereira. Fred began his career as a police officer for...

Beatrice Sabol

Beatrice Sabol

Sep 15, 2023

Wappingers Falls- Beatrice Sabol a resident of Wappingers Falls, NY passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 15, 2023, at 3:27 am. Beatrice was 87 years old. Beatrice was born in her home in Yonkers, NY on June 4, 1936, the daughter of Michael and Mary (O'Lear) Sabol. She was the youngest of 5 siblings. As a young...

Rose Maccari

Rose Maccari

Sep 15, 2023

Rose Consigli Maccari May 27, 1924 – September 15, 2023 Rose loved babies. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her immense joy. She loved flowers, especially white daisies, and searching through Italian cookbooks for the perfect recipe. Cooking for her family and friends was her favorite way to show love. With her husband, Robert Maccari, she raised four children, Joan,...

William Chinchilla

William Chinchilla

Sep 14, 2023

William Chinchilla, age 60, passed away at home on September 14, 2023, with his beloved family by his side. He was born in Bogotá, Colombia on August 29, 1963 to parents Pedro and Blanca Elena (Corredor) Chinchilla. On May 8, 1987 in Kew Gardens, Queens, NY, he married the love of his life Luz (Suarez) Chinchilla. William was very proud...

James Carroll

James Carroll

Sep 14, 2023

August 19, 1954 – September 14, 2023 It is with great sadness we announce the recent passing of James J. Carroll "Jimmy" of Fishkill, NY. James passed away peacefully at his home on September 14, 2023, at the age of 69. James was born in Warwick, NY on August 19, 1954. He was the son of Charles J. and Muriel...

Jean Schreiber

Jean Schreiber

Sep 14, 2023

Jean Elizabeth Schreiber, 72, a resident of southern Dutchess County for almost 40 years, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on September 14, 2023. Born in Olean, NY, Jean was the daughter of the late Gerald and Dorothy (Goodridge) Hulbert. She was employed as a medical assistant for over 20 years, primarily in the dermatology field for Dr. Jeffrey...

William Bogle

William Bogle

Sep 13, 2023

William L. Bogle, age 81, passed away on September 13, 2023, at Danbury Hospital. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on August 5, 1942, to the late William and Mildred (Klaes) Bogle. On September 24, 1967, in Roosevelt, NY, he married his loving wife Judy (Fleming) Bogle. Bill or Billy as he was lovingly known began his life of public service in...

Margaret Spatz

Margaret Spatz

Sep 12, 2023

Margaret Helen Whitmore Spatz, a resident of The Landing in Poughkeepsie, NY, where she enjoyed rowing, and set a record in 2018 for an 89 year old, rowing 3240 meters in 30 minutes. She also formerly lived in Barnstable, Cape Cod and Fishkill, NY passed away after a short illness on September 12, 2023. She was 94 years old. Margaret...

Juana Conyngham

Juana Conyngham

Sep 10, 2023

EAST FISHKILL – Juana B. Conyngham, 88, died peacefully at her daughter's home on September 10, 2023. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico on March 8, 1935, she was the daughter of Justo Lozano and Maria Lopez. Juana was a Registered Nurse and served as the Associate Executive Director of HAC in Manhattan. She had been a parishioner of St. Columba...

Angelina Corbi

Angelina Corbi

Sep 7, 2023

Angelina Civitano Corbi, a longtime Fishkill resident, died on September 7, 2023 at the age of 100. She was born in the Bronx on April 7, 1923, the daughter of Vincenzo and Anna Civitano. She spent her childhood and early marriage in the Bronx, where she was a graduate of James Monroe High School, and worked in Manhattan. Angelina (Lee)...

Ded Elezaj

Ded Elezaj

Sep 6, 2023

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Ded P. "Mishko" Elezaj, 86, passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2023. A resident of Hopewell Junction since 1987, he previously lived in Manhattan. Born in Montenegro on September 14, 1936, Mishko was the son of the late Prenka and Prena (Mikeli) Elezovic. He was employed as a residential manager for an apartment building in...

Theresa Colantuono

Theresa Colantuono

Sep 5, 2023

Theresa "Teri" Stapinsky-Colantuono died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on September 5, 2023 at the age of 81, after a courageous battle with cancer. Teri was born in Bronx, NY on January 2nd 1942 to Andrew and Mary Stapinsky. After graduating from high school, she married Frank Colantuono of Maybrook, NY. She was a hardworking woman, loyal friend, and...

John Kovarcik

John Kovarcik

Sep 4, 2023

John R. Kovarcik, age 88, passed away on September 4, 2023 at Bethel Health Care Center in Bethel, CT. He was born on September 28, 1934 in the Bronx to the late John and Christina (Gabris) Kovarcik. John was a graduate of Our Saviour Elementary School and Christopher Columbus High School in the Bronx, NY and Westchester Community College in...

Lauren Cohen

Lauren Cohen

Sep 4, 2023

POUGHQUAG - Lauren Alexis Camo was born on April 18, 1980 and grew up in Oceanside, N.Y. She was the youngest daughter of Maureen (Hammett) Camo and the late Joseph Camo. Lauren had 5 older siblings (Colleen, Tara, Erin, Kristen and her brother Sean). Lauren, only 43, was a Poughquag resident for 14 years. Lauren passed away peacefully surrounded by...