Obituaries
Anita F. Schauer
Aug 5, 2026
Anita Schauer, an area resident for the past 30 years, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 101 years old.
Born on May 21, 1925, in Boston, Massachusetts, Anita was the daughter of the late William and Viola (Nickerson) Swim. At the age of five, her family moved to Nova Scotia,...
Peter K. Steinke
Aug 5, 2026
Peter K. Steinke, lovingly known to many as "Pepsi Pete," passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 5, 2026. He was 67 years old.
Born on May 23, 1959, in Manhattan, New York, Peter was the son of Heinz and Renata (Redeker) Steinke. Proud of his German heritage throughout his life, he embraced family, friendship,...
Keith Charles Heady
Aug 5, 2026
Keith Charles Heady, 56, a beloved son, brother, father, partner, and friend and a lifelong area resident, died on August 5, 2026 at the Hudson Valley Hospice House following a long illness.
Born in Poughkeepsie on January 7, 1970, he was the son of Gail (Laudato) Heady and the late Kenneth Heady. Keith was a graduate of John Jay High...
Colette Frances Myers
Aug 5, 2026
Colette Frances Myers, a 45-year resident of Hopewell Junction, was welcomed into the Lord's embrace on August 5, 2026 in Lynchburg, Virginia, her home for the last 2 years.
Colette was born in the Bronx in 1947 to Robert and Blanche (Junge) Morrow, moving to Sleepy Hollow when she was nine years old. Colette's desire to help and care for...
Gabriel Ralph Pecorelli
Aug 4, 2026
FISHKILL- Gabriel Ralph Pecorelli, a Fishkill resident for over twenty years, formerly of Florida and the Bronx, died at home peacefully on August 4th, 2026. He was 91 years old.
He was born on April 29th, 1935, to the late Sam & Santina (Mostarda) Pecorelli. He grew up in Abruzzi, Italy. Gabriel would emigrate to the US when he was sixteen years...
Kathleen Marcuccilli
Aug 4, 2026
LAGRANGE - Kathleen A. Marcuccilli, 72, a resident of Dutchess County for over 36 years, died on August 4, 2026 at home. She previously lived in Yonkers.
Born on June 9, 1954 in Yonkers, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Dominick and Kathleen (Cahill) Liberati. She had been employed as an EKG Technician at St. Joseph's Hospital in Yonkers...
Sylvia Maria Silverence
Aug 4, 2026
HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Sylvia Maria Silverence, 63, died on August 4, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. An area resident since 2002, she previously lived on Staten Island.
Born on June 14, 1963 on Staten Island, Sylvia was the daughter of the late Anthony and Irene (Parisi) Tucciarone. She had been employed as a legal assistant for Kelly and Meehagh,...
Mariel J. Young
Aug 4, 2026
Mariel J. Young, a resident of the area for nearly 60 years, passed away on August 4, 2026. She was 77 years old.
Born on May 25, 1949, in Vineland, New Jersey, Mariel was the daughter of the late Franklin and Mariel (Brooks) Slack.
Mariel was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy in life was caring for her family....
Diane Zipprich
Aug 3, 2026
Diane Hughes Zipprich, 84, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026 at the Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Born at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie on August 31, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marion (Pike) Hughes. A dedicated student and passionate caregiver, Diane graduated from Arlington High School Class...
Glenn Scofield Sr.
Aug 1, 2026
Glenn R. Scofield, Sr., a lifelong and deeply cherished resident of Fishkill, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Westchester Medical Center at the age of 84.
Born on August 20, 1941, to the late Frank and Margaret (Inness) Scofield, Glenn’s roots ran exceptionally deep in the town he loved. He held the rare distinction of spending his...
Sharon Denise Anderson
Jul 29, 2026
Sharon Denise Anderson passed away on July 29, 2026 at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital. She was 71. Sharon was born on May 26, 1955 in Peekskill, NY to the late Ray and Phyllis (Archer) Artus. She grew up in Shrub Oak, NY and graduated from Shrub Oak High School.
She worked for many years as a Receptionist for Dr....
Marie O'Keefe
Jul 28, 2026
HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Marie O'Keefe, 78, an area resident since 1978, died peacefully at home on July 28, 2026. She previously lived in Queens.
Born in New York City on October 6, 1947, Marie was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Florence (DePasquale) Ancona. On November 22, 1969, Marie married Robert "Bob" O'Keefe who predeceased her in 2002 after...
Theresa L. Holczinger
Jul 27, 2026
Theresa L. Holczinger, 78, passed away July 27, 2026 at Maplewood at Stony Hill in CT. A resident of Holmes since 1979, she previously lived in the Bronx.
Born on October 18, 1947 in New York City, Theresa was the daughter of the late Angelo and Clementine (Grassia) Margiasso. She began her career in medical records at Misericordia Hospital in...
Roy E. Jorgensen
Jul 26, 2026
EAST FISHKILL - Roy E. Jorgensen, 86, an area resident since 1973 and formerly of Brooklyn, died peacefully on July 26, 2026 at his home.
Born in Brooklyn on August 4, 1939, he was the son of the late Einar and Alfild (Toftner) Jorgensen. Roy proudly served our country in the US Air Force and was employed as a teacher...
Angelo F Incorvaia
Jul 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Angelo Fortunato IncorvaiaAngelo Fortunato Incorvaia, 75, a longtime resident of Wappingers Falls, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.Angelo was born on September 15, 1950, in Gela, Sicily, Italy, to Salvatore Christopher Incorvaia and Rosaria Sarina Zuppardo. In 1961, at the age of 11, Angelo came to Poughkeepsie, New York, where he attended Poughkeepsie schools and...
Nicholas Tuminaro
Jul 22, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nick Tuminaro. Nick exuded joy, a passion for life, and a spark that lit up those around him. His generous heart, uplifting presence, and infectious smile touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Born on April 1, 1970, Nick was the beloved eldest son of Dominick...
Bruce H. Baright
Jul 22, 2026
Bruce Harold Baright, 85, died on July 22, 2026 at the Taconic at Hopewell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Poughkeepsie on June 8, 1941, he was the son of the late Harry and Mae (Jones) Baright. Bruce graduated from Arlington High School and proudly served our country in the US Army. He was the owner and operator of Jim Ross...
Patricia M. Shultis
Jul 21, 2026
HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Patricia M. Shultis, 81, passed peacefully and comfortably surrounded by her family on July 21, 2026. She was a lifelong area resident.
Born in Sharon, CT on January 12, 1945, Patricia was the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Schieffer) Bucey. She was employed as a personal home care provider until her retirement.
She enjoyed crafting,...
Robert P. Neary
Jul 19, 2026
Robert P. Neary, age 93, died peacefully at his home in Fishkill, NY, with his loving family at his side on July 19, 2026. A long-time Fishkill resident, Bob was born in Beacon, NY, on August 17, 1932. He married his wife Patricia Valentino on October 26, 1963.
Bob was a graduate of Beacon High School and Villanova University....
Geraldine Katherine Levani
Jul 18, 2026
Geraldine Levani
July 22, 1945 - July 18, 2026
Geraldine Katherine Levani, 80, of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away at the AdventHealth Connerton Hospital in Connerton, Florida, following a long illness. A Florida resident for over 30 years, Geraldine previously resided in Stormville, NY, Brewster, NY, and grew up in the Bronx, NY.
Geraldine graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School...


