Obituaries

Josephine Tossini

Josephine Tossini

Feb 16, 2023

LAGRANGEVILLE – Josephine Tossini, 75, an area resident for 6 years, passed away on February 16, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She previously lived in the Bronx. Born on September 18, 1947 in the Bronx, Josephine was the daughter of the late Antonio and Philomena (DelGrosso) Piacquadio. On May 28, 1972 at Holy Cross Church in the Bronx,...

Richard Rodriguez

Richard Rodriguez

Feb 16, 2023

Pawling- Richard Gabriel Rodriguez a recent resident of Pawling, NY and formally of the Bronx, NY passed away on February 16, 2023. He was 54 years old. Richie was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 13, 1968 the son of Antonio and Lida (Rivera) Rodriguez. Shortly after he was born his family moved to the Bronx. On October...

Erna Hammer

Erna Hammer

Feb 15, 2023

Erna Else Hammer, a resident of Fishkill, NY since 1958, formerly of New York City, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was 86. Daughter of the late Georg and Gertrude (Novak) Nisse, she was born in Breslau, Poland (formerly Germany) on September 11, 1936. As a child, Erna witnessed the turmoil...

Keeler Pulling

Keeler Pulling

Feb 14, 2023

Samuel Keeler Pulling Wappingers Falls - Keeler Pulling, 86, a long time resident of Wappingers Falls, went home to the Lord after a short illness on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Keeler was born on March 24, 1936 in Arthursburg, NY, son of the late George and Lola (Keeler) Pulling. He married Ann (Martino) Pulling on October 5, 1963 in Tuckahoe,...

Christine Favale

Christine Favale

Feb 14, 2023

Fishkill- Christine Favale a resident of Fishkill, NY since 2000, previously of the Bronx, NY passed away at home on February 14, 2023. She was 97 years old. Christine was born on June 11, 1925 the daughter of the late Rosario and Graziella (Strufella) Marra in the Bronx, NY. Christine was married to the love of her life Dominick Favale...

Nicole Ashbaugh

Nicole Ashbaugh

Feb 14, 2023

East Fishkill – Nicole Jean Ashbaugh, 42, an area resident since 2019 and formerly of Washington, died on February 14, 2023 at Northern Manor Multicare in Nanuet following a long illness. Born in Elmira on April 27, 1980, Nicole was employed in customer service at BJ's Wholesale Club in Wappingers Falls. She LOVED New Kids on the Block, and she...

Bakari Anthony And Nova Marie  Gibbs

Bakari Anthony And Nova Marie Gibbs

Feb 13, 2023

Shortly after coming into the world, twins Bakari Anthony and Nova Marie Gibbs passed away peacefully with their parents, due to preterm labor and delivery, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. The twins join their grandfathers, Ronald Anthony Jeter and Alonzo Beasley Gibbs Sr. They are survived by their parents, Jessica Lynn Jeter and Alonzo Beasley Gibbs, Jr.;...

Grace Ruggiero

Grace Ruggiero

Feb 13, 2023

FISHKILL – Grace M. Ruggiero, 91, a resident of Fishkill since 1968, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2023. She was born in the Bronx, NY on October 16, 1931 to Carmelo and Angelina Mastropolo. On June 14, 1953 at Mt. Carmel in the Bronx, she married the love of her life Ralph J. Ruggiero, who predeceased her...

Steven Pafumi

Steven Pafumi

Feb 12, 2023

Steven James Pafumi, 62, passed away peacefully at home in Poughkeepsie on Sunday February 12th, 2023. He was born on January 24, 1961, in Poughkeepsie NY to Frances and George Pafumi. Steven was a storyteller, a jack of all trades, a best friend to many, and above all else, a loving father. Though he had many passions in life, his...

Francine D'Aleo

Francine D'Aleo

Feb 11, 2023

Francine M. D'Aleo, 75, passed away on the night of February 11th, 2023, surrounded by her husband, two sons and other loving family members. James, her soulmate, held her hand and recounted the beautiful story of their 1968 Orchard Beach engagement where they watched their first sunrise as an engaged couple. Throughout every last second of her life, Fran was...

Barbara Evans

Barbara Evans

Feb 11, 2023

Barbara Ann Evans, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on February 11, 2023. Barbara was born in Bronx, NY on March 8, 1943 to parents Anthony and Angelina (Squillante) Prisciotta. On May 9, 1965, she married the love of her life George Evans in Bronx, NY. George predeceased her on April 26, 2022. Barbara received her Bachelor's Degree...

Laura Clark

Laura Clark

Feb 10, 2023

Laura Alexander-Clark passed peacefully on February 10, 2023 at the age of 56. A graduate of the police academy, she served the city of Mount Vernon from January 1995 until her retirement in January 2015. In her younger years, she enjoyed skiing and jogging. She loved spending time with her large family and even larger family of animals. Throughout her...

Clotilda Martini

Clotilda Martini

Feb 9, 2023

EAST FISHKILL - Clotilda Regina Martini, 94, an area resident for 19 years and formerly of Yonkers, died on February 9, 2023 at Salem Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born in Yonkers on December 16, 1928, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Gallo) Campana. Carol had worked as a salesperson at Gimbels at Cross County Center in Yonkers....

Ursula Fraley

Ursula Fraley

Feb 8, 2023

Ursula Fraley (Thierschmann) age 72 of Port Jervis, NY passed away February 8th, 2023. Born in Berlin, Germany to loving parents Herbert and Frieda Thierschmann. Her life adventures had her traveling the world to Ohio, where she experienced marriage, motherhood, new cultures and additional loved family. Learning new tasks with dedication she was deemed always a great employee for any...

Lillian Lee

Lillian Lee

Feb 7, 2023

FISHKILL - Lillian Gong Lee, age 71 ½, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in her Fishkill home on February 7th. Born in Brooklyn NY, she was the first of five children born to Kar and Shun Gong, immigrants from China. She grew up working at the family laundry and taking care of her 4 siblings (Victor, Jade, Evelyn, and Richard)....

Edward Broderick

Edward Broderick

Feb 6, 2023

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Edward M. Broderick, a Dutchess County resident since 1984, passed away at home in Wappingers Falls on Monday, February 6, 2023. He was 80. He was born in Pittsfield, MA to Howard M. Broderick (deceased) and F. Barbara Broderick of Lee, MA. Edward is survived by his wife Gunta; children, Lt. Col. Cynthia (Robert) Provost, USAF, Retired...

Juan Pineda

Juan Pineda

Feb 5, 2023

Juan B. Pineda ("Negro"), a New York City resident since 1969, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. He was 91. Son of the late Secundino Pineda and Ana Ventura Florian, he was born in Tamayo, Dominican Republic on July 19, 1931. He served in his native country's military and was honorably discharged prior...

Brian Tompkins

Brian Tompkins

Feb 5, 2023

HOPEWELL JUNCTION-Brian F. Tompkins, 65, a resident of 25 years passed away at home on Feb. 5, 2023. Born in Peekskill on June 13th, 1957, Brian was the son of the late Richard Sr. and Loretta Tompkins. Brian married Jennifer (Albert) Tompkins on May 16th ,1987 at St. Columbanus Church in Cortlandt. Sadly, she pre-deceased him in 2018. Brian retired...

Frances Carl

Frances Carl

Feb 3, 2023

LAGRANGEVILLE, NY - Frances Marie Carl, 81, an area resident for over 39 years, died on February 3, 2023. Born on April 2, 1941 in Martin's Creek, PA, Frances was the daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Cavota) DiEmidio. From the age of 12, Frances knew what she wanted out of life. She wanted to be a nurse, and...

Maria Marcella

Maria Marcella

Feb 3, 2023

FISHKILL – Maria C. Marcella, 76, an area resident for over 36 years, died on February 3, 2023 surrounded by her family at her son's home. She previously lived in Pleasantville. Born in Calabria, Italy on January 10, 1947, Maria was the daughter of the late Dominick and Marianna (Bongarzone) Marcella. She was employed by the United States Postal Service...