All Obituaries

Gallatin, NY – Anthony H. Fontana, 60, formerly of Yonkers, NY passed away at home on January 14, 2020. He was born on June 3, 1959 in Yonkers, NY the son of Harry and the late Grace (DE Michaels) Fontana. Anthony was a Master Plumber and owner of Tana Temperature Control Company in Yonkers. He worked alongside his father for over forty years. He loved the outdoors and spent many summers working on a family horse ranch in Tupper Lake, NY. Anthony was an avid hiker and ice climber....

Marilyn J. Neer – Niver, 87 of Copake NY passed away on Thursday January 16, 2020 at Fairview Commons in Gt. Barrington, MA.   She was born on April 27, 1932 in Hudson NY to the late Henry and Ella (Piester) Alberti.   Marilyn retired from the United States Postal Service in 1992.   She was pre deceased by her spouses, Fred Neer in 1984 and Kermit Niver in 2017 and also by two brothers, Harold and Kenneth Alberti.   Survivors include her children and their...

Stanfordville, NY -   Farley Frederick Churton A.k.a. “Fud” was born to Robert and Susanna (Farley) Churton on May 6th, 1952 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, Connecticut.  Farley was the second born of four sons. He passed away on January 5th, 2020 at 1112pm at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, N.Y.  Farley was 67 years young at the time of his passing and had been “kicking cancers ass” for four years until he succumbed to his illness.  ...

Patrica (Banks) Stickles, 74, of Copake, passed on Monday December 30th, 2019.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 4th, 2020 at the West Copake Reformed Church with the Rev. Warren Siebert officiating.  A luncheon will follow at Craryville Firehouse.   Pat was born and grew up in Massachusetts.  She came to Copake in 1972.  Pat was a member of the West Copake Reformed Church.  She enjoyed playing Dominos, lunch with the “Lunch...

Rexford, NY - Louis (Buddy) E. Galm, 77, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2019. He was born on October 2, 1942 in Yonkers NY; lived with his parents in Edgewater, Bronx NY. He moved to Pine Plains at a young age, attending school in Pine Plains Central School District where he excelled in sports. He proudly served in the Vietnam War in the United States Navy from 1964-1966 as Radioman 3rd grade petty officer. He also worked in New York City Local 46 Metallic Lathers...

Clinton Corners, NY – Jacqueline Moody, 95, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at The Thompson House in Rhinebeck, NY She was born on December 2, 1924 in Elizabeth, NJ the daughter of John and Gladys (Stuart) Losee. Mrs. Moody was a secretary for the Pine Plains Central School District. On March 28, 1948 in Poughkeepsie, NY she married the late Vincent J. Moody Sr.  He predeceased her on March 18, 2016. Survivors include three sons, Gary Moody and his wife Diane; Brian...

Pine Plains - Norma Helen Midthun, 87, passed away at home on December 23, 2019. Per Norma’s wishes, she spent her last days watching the birds and squirrels at the feeders and looking out at Twin Island Lake and Stissing Mountain from the comfort of her living room. Born July 26, 1932 in Oceanside, NY, Norma was the only daughter of the late Lars Johan “John” Midthun and Gladys A Myran Midthun. Norma grew up in Valley Stream, NY with the four adoring adults she lived...

Hazel May Coleman, 101 of Pumpkin Hollow Road, Town of Taghkanic, passed away on Saturday December 14, 2019 at the Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Philmont, NY.   She was born on September 30, 1918 in Hillsdale, NY a daughter of Fred B. and Mina A. (Race) Jensen.   A homemaker, Mrs. Coleman had previously been employed as a waitress at Murray’s Restaurant on Copake Lake.   She was a dedicated member of the West Copake Reformed Church and a member of...

Stanfordville – William ‘Billy’ J. Amato, 29, passed away Thursday, December 5th, 2019.  Billy was a graduate of Stissing Mountain High School, Pine Plains, and Columbia-Greene Community College.  He had moved to Fayetteville, NC, before returning to the area several months ago.  He had worked in construction and as a painter with his father. Billy was a sports enthusiast; he had played football and track and enjoyed the gym and weight...

Timothy (Timmy) Kay, 60 of Millerton, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie under Hospice Care.   Tim was born January 3, 1959 in Ithaca, NY, the son of Dr. Kent and Marilyn (Masterson) Kay.   In addition to his parenrs, Tim is survived by his wife Melanie (Farnham) Kay, his son Alexander Kay and daughter Alycia Kay. He is also survived by three brothers Christopher Kay, Eugene Kay and his wife Jane and Clinton Kay....