Obituaries

Melia Elaine Smith

Melia Elaine Smith

Nov 12, 2025

Melia E. Smith, 61, of Germantown, passed away at home peacefully on November 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 30, 1963, in Bloomington, Illinois, Melia was the cherished daughter of Patsey Farlin and the late Roy Burdell Farlin. Melia worked for Target corporation in Illinois as a group leader prior to her retirement. In the fall of...

Mary Jeanne McCarthy

Mary Jeanne McCarthy

Nov 5, 2025

Mary Jeanne McCarthy, aged 91, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at the Geer Village Nursing Home in Canaan, Connecticut, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Raymond J. McCarthy. Jeanne was born on March 30, 1934, in Sharon, Connecticut, the daughter of the late John "Jack" Juckett and Myrtle (Cooper) Juckett. Jeanne...

Edward Arthur Hyne Sr.

Edward Arthur Hyne Sr.

Nov 1, 2025

Edward Arthur Hyne Sr., passed away peacefully at his home in Copake, on November 1, 2025, with his loving daughter by his side. He was born on April 25, 1930, in Huntington, New York, the son of Edward and Anna (Miller) Hyne. Ed grew up on Long Island . A proud veteran, Ed enlisted in the Air Force and served...

Doris Griffin

Doris Griffin

Nov 1, 2025

Doris Griffin, age 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at Barnwell in Valatie, New York. She was born on March 14, 1929 in Kensington, Connecticut to Giovanni Cornali and Emilia (Panciera) Cornali from Forno Di Zoldo, Italy who emigrated from Italy to Kensington, CT. in 1914 and 1915 respectively where...

Walden R. MacPherson

Walden R. MacPherson

Oct 31, 2025

Walden R. MacPherson, passed away on October 31, 2025 at home with loved ones by his side. He was born March 4, 1930, the son of John & Mildred (Lasher) MacPherson. Walden was predeceased by his three brothers, Maxwell, Forrest & Donald. He was a 1948 graduate of Pine Plains Central School and began his employment with Stissing National Bank....

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Oct 26, 2025

Robert Jones, 86, passed away peacefully at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT on October 26, 2025. The illness he endured over the past 7 months greatly restricted his activities, but there is no doubt that he is now happily dancing in Heaven with his wife, Arthena, who pre-deceased him in 2010.

Bob was born on January 20, 1939, in Rockaway Beach,...

Nancy C. Miller

Nancy C. Miller

Oct 26, 2025

Nancy C. Miller, a devoted dairy farmer and lifelong Copake resident, passed away peacefully on October 26th, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 84 years old.

Born in Copake in 1941, Nancy was the daughter of Herbert and Isabelle Miller. From a young age, she developed a deep appreciation for farm life and the values of hard work, responsibility, and...

Barbara A. Bartholf

Barbara A. Bartholf

Oct 26, 2025

Barbara A. Bartholf, 84, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025 in the company of her daughters. Born on February 20, 1941, in Tampa, Florida she was the daughter of the late James and Isabel (Wheeler) Byrnes. On May 22, 1960, she married Dale Bartholf. Together they enjoyed 52 years of marriage until his passing in 2012.

Barbara began her career...

Anna Maria Platé

Anna Maria Platé

Oct 5, 2025

Anna Maria Platé, 87, peacefully departed this life on October 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Born on November 5, 1937 in Pradovera , Piacenza, Italy. The daughter of the late Carlo and Teresa (Maschi) Boglioli. Anna Maria lived a life enriched by her unwavering dedication to her family.

On January 18, 1955,...

Gertrude Wilson

Gertrude Wilson

Oct 4, 2025

Gertrude (Trudie) Keith Wilson, passed away peacefully in Barnstead, New Hampshire on October 4th, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Ballindalloch Scottland, on September 18th, 1934, to Alexander (Sandy) Keith and Gertrude Keith. Trudie was preceded in death by her husband William Wilson and her two sisters; Christine Riddle and Frances Montemorra.

Her journey on this earth was one...

John L. Labelle

John L. Labelle

Sep 30, 2025

John L. Labelle, 68, of Hudson, passed away on September 30, 2025, at Albany Medical Center. He was born on November 28, 1956 in Hollywood, Florida. The son of the late John Sr. and Janice Labelle. He was a cherished individual known for his hard work, having held various jobs locally over the years. 

John is survived by his sister Mary...

Stefanie J. Weber

Stefanie J. Weber

Sep 30, 2025

Stefanie J. Weber (nee Dahl) passed away on September 30, 2025, in Conway, South Carolina. She was 85.Stefanie was born on March 15, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY, to Walter and Ada (Bogomolny) Dahl. She graduated from Erasmus Hall High School where she met her future husband, Harvey J. Weber. They married in 1959.Once their children were older, Stefanie returned to...

Gary R. Mesec Jr.

Gary R. Mesec Jr.

Sep 29, 2025

Gary R. Mesec Jr., 60, of Gallatin, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2025, with his loving companion by his side. He was born on November 30, 1964 in Plattsburgh, to Donna M. (Ransom) Bard and Gary R. Mesec Sr. He was a dedicated and self-employed painter, whose work reflected the passion and care he brought to all...

Laurie Kalanges

Laurie Kalanges

Sep 22, 2025

Laurie Kalanges, 65 of Pine Plains, left this world on September 22, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Middletown, New York to Thomas Cutler and Mary (Swindell). She graduated from Pine Bush High School and began working. In 1995, she moved to Pine Plains to provide a great life to her children. At that time she also started...

Blair W. Price

Blair W. Price

Sep 19, 2025

Blair W. Price, affectionately known as “Rocky,” passed away on September 19, 2025, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was born on September 18, 1961, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, and lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a profound love for his family and friends. At the young age of 17, he moved to the area to be closer...

Anna E. Chappuis

Anna E. Chappuis

Sep 18, 2025

Anna E. Chappuis, 94, of Hillsdale, NY passed away on September 18, 2025, at Fairview Commons in Great Barrington MA. Born on January 13, 1931, the daughter of Burton and Ethel (Patterson) Leach, Anna graced the lives of everyone she met with her loving kindness and vibrant spirit. Throughout her life, she was known not just for her warmth but...

Carol Johnson

Carol Johnson

Sep 17, 2025

Carol Johnson, vibrant spirit and cherished friend, was born on October 5, 1967, in Cortlandt, New York. The daughter of the late Alfred Johnson and Helene (Hagstrand) Johnson. She graced this world for nearly 58 years before passing peacefully on September 17, 2025 at home in Germantown. 

Carol's life was filled with warmth, laughter, and an infectious positivity that touched everyone...

Ann M. Webster

Ann M. Webster

Sep 13, 2025

Ann Marie Webster, 74, of Copake, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center with her husband and daughter by her side. Born on September 28, 1950 at Fairview Hospital she was a lifelong resident of Copake, NY. Raised by her father Robert Wolcott, his wife Beatrice Wolcott, and her grandparents Ivan and Katie Wolcott. A...

Patricia K. Frederick

Patricia K. Frederick

Sep 8, 2025

Patricia K. Frederick, passed away on September 8, 2025, at The Landing at Laurel Lake in Lee, Massachusetts. Born on July 26, 1941, in the Bronx, New York, Patricia lit up the lives of those around her with her outgoing personality and remarkable sense of humor. She had an unparalleled gift for storytelling that captivated friends and family alike.

Patricia began...

Mary Ann Nowak

Mary Ann Nowak

Sep 1, 2025

Mary Ann Nowak, 76, of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital. She was born in Hudson, New York on January 24, 1949, the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Baretsky) Ptaszek. After graduating from Hudson High School she went to work for the Columbia County Treasurer's Office. She later would go on to...