Obituaries

Sep 8, 2022

Hopewell Junction- Rose Mary Augulis, a resident of Hopewell Junction for the past 18 years, previously from Brooklyn, NY passed away at home on September 8, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was 79 years old. Rose was born in Brooklyn on September 14, 1942, the daughter of John and Rose (Klimekwicz) Brylski. She was educated and lived in Brooklyn...

Sep 8, 2022

Thomas ("Russ") Russell of Clove Valley, NY passed away peacefully on September 8, 2022. Thomas was born in Sharon CT on July 4, 1958 to James W. and Helen K. Russell (Doland). He was 64 years old. Thomas graduated Millbrook High School in 1977 and worked at the Clove Valley Rod and Gun Club for 38 years. There he was...

Sep 8, 2022

Hopewell Junction – Ellwin "Butch" James Smith, age 79, passed away on September 8, 2022. Words cannot express how much he had touched everyone's lives with his generosity, appreciation and always being there throughout many generations. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. "Butch" will be lovingly remembered by his family including his wife, Patti Brown-Smith; his...

Sep 8, 2022

Fishkill- Heather Behuniak, a long-time resident of Fishkill, NY passed away on September 8, 2022. She was 45. Heather was born on November 1, 1977, in Poughkeepsie, NY the daughter of Ronald and Patricia (Farrell) Behuniak. A caretaker at heart, she worked in different nursing facilities in Dutchess County as a Nurse's Aide. She enjoyed being with her family and...

Sep 7, 2022

Sep 6, 2022

FISHKILL – William T. Melvin, a Fishkill resident since 1967 and formerly of Yonkers, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He was 85. Son of the late James A. and Mary (Keegan) Melvin, he was born in Yonkers on December 1, 1936. In 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. William was honorably discharged as Sergeant...

Sep 6, 2022

Poughquag – Maja Lisa Field, 58, passed away on September 6, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Maja was born in Kingston, NY on March 17, 1964 to parents Rudy and Anna (Magnus) Wasserbach. On October 5, 1985, she married the love of her life Jonathan Austin Field at Blue Mountain Reformed Church in Saugerties, NY. Maja ran...

Sep 6, 2022

Wappingers Falls- Johnny "Cake" Coschigano, Jr passed away in his home on the afternoon of September 6, 2022. John was born on May 4, 1949 to John Coschigano Sr and Louise DiBenedictis where he lived with them in Mt Vernon, NY. In 1967, John enlisted in the Marine Corps as a diesel mechanic at the age of 17 where he...

Sep 6, 2022

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Irma Fontanez, 75, an area resident for over 9 years, died peacefully on September 6, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She previously lived in the Bronx. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on January 1, 1947, Irma was the daughter of the late Elidio and Julia (Almodóvar) Colón. Irma will be remembered as a "Jack of All...

Sep 5, 2022

POUGHQUAG – Mildred R. Davis, 73, a lifelong area resident, died on September 5, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on July 4, 1949 in Poughkeepsie, Mildred was the daughter of the late Gordon and Linda (Ellison) Baker. She worked alongside her family in their business for many years. Mildred will be remembered by her family and friends as...

Sep 3, 2022

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Harold Kent "Ken" Nikola, 81, an area resident for over 50 years, died peacefully at home on September 3, 2022. He previously lived in Patterson, NY. Born in Cornwall on April 9, 1941, Ken was the son of the late Harold Thomas and Marguerite (Ellicott) Nikola Smith. He was raised by his mother and father, the late...

Sep 3, 2022

Milford CT – Virginia Hayes Lombardi, age 92, passed away on September 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 30, 1930, in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of James and Phoebe Hayes. For over 20 years, Virginia was employed as Payroll Manager at Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers in Maryknoll, NY. She was a member of the...

Sep 3, 2022

Hopewell Junction- John W. Wren, 79, a longtime resident of Hopewell Junction, New York, passed away on September 3, 2022 . He passed peacefully at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, while listening to his favorite team, the Red Sox, as they broke the 86 year old 'Curse of the Bambino' in the 2004 World Series. John was born in Mount Vernon,...

Sep 3, 2022

WAPPINGERS FALLS - John Francis Hollingsworth, age 75, passed away on September 3, 2022 at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. He was born on October 12, 1946 to parents John and Theresa Hollingsworth in Englewood, NJ. John graduated from Marist College in 1968 with a degree in Mathematics. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he...

Sep 2, 2022

Zafiria Toscano, age 85, passed away at home with her daughter, Francesca, by her side on September 2, 2022. Born on February 10, 1937, in Athens, Greece to parents Dimitris and Theodora Spanoudis. She survived WWII and shortly after that the Greek Civil War. After graduating high school, Zafiria went on to study Political Science, however, circumstances had her take...

Sep 1, 2022

Paulette Denise Lewis, 65, passed away unexpectedly in Manhattan, NY on Thursday, September 1st, 2022. Born in Ossining, NY on February 20th, 1957, Paulette was the daughter of the late Thaddeus R. "Sonny" Lewis and Joan M. Baker. She was raised in Ossining and spent much of her life relocating from Westchester to New York until she finally settled and...

Aug 31, 2022

Clifton Park – Leonard "Lenny" Sterling Phillips passed away on August 31, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Lenny was born on July 20, 1961 in Poughkeepsie, NY to parents Leonard and Lorena (Daniels) Phillips. He was a 1980 graduate of John Jay High School in East Fishkill. On July 16, 1983 he married the love of his...

Aug 29, 2022

MELBOURNE, FL – Angelina Berardi, 89, died peacefully at home on her wedding anniversary, August 29, 2022. Born in Mangone, Italy on August 8, 1933, Angelina was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Maria (Bocchimuzzo) Stumpo. On August 29, 1954 in Mangone, Italy, she married Giuseppe Berardi who predeceased her in 2011. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia...

Aug 28, 2022

EAST FISHKILL – Nicholas Hunter Pallo, 21, a lifelong area resident, died on August 28, 2022. Born in Poughkeepsie on June 18, 2001, he was the son of Joseph and Patricia (Rodelli) Pallo. Nick graduated from John Jay High School in 2018. A talented artist, he enjoyed acting, computers, and dabbling in music. In addition to his parents, Nick is...

Aug 28, 2022

FISHKILL – Marie Ann Link Leonelli, 77, an area resident for over 50 years, died peacefully at home on August 28, 2022 surrounded by her family. She previously lived in Westchester County. Born in New York City on July 30, 1945, Marie was the daughter of the late Michael and Rita (Jean) Vizzini. In May of 1965, she married the...