All Obituaries

  Michael John Dorozynski, 46, from Pine Plains passed away at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. He was born in Poughkeepsie on September 16, 1975; the son of Thomas Dorozynski Sr. and Melva (Hedges) Jones.   Michael graduated from Stissing Mt Jr/Sr High School where he was an “Ace” lefty pitcher for the Bombers. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. He was a loving son, brother and uncle. Michael had a great affection for friends and family....

William Arthur Kirschner, 85, flew west peacefully from his home of 52 years in Lake Tahoe, NV August 22, 2022.  William A. “Bill” was born in 1936 to Arthur and Elizabeth Kirschner in the Bronx, New York. He spent much of his youth in the Bangall and Hunns Lake area of New York State.  Bill was the oldest of four children and was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Rita Dahl and Virginia Heinsohn, his loving wife Barbara Kirschner of 32 years and his first...

Eileen Mae Moore, 89, the Matriarch and 70+ year resident of Shekomeko (Town of North East) passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at home with family by her side. She was born June 16, 1933 in Sharon, CT the daughter of Emma Hardisty Morrison and Jerome Bernard Morrison. As a young child she attended many of the local one-room schoolhouses and later graduated from Pine Plains Central School. She worked in her younger days at the miniature figurine factory in Pine Plains and much later in...

Ricky Allan McGhee passed away at home on September 7, 2022, after a five-year battle with glioblastoma. Born October 11, 1952, to parents Collins and Anita (Aroh) McGhee, he was the second eldest of nine children. He married his wife Stephanie (Badore) in 1973, and they were together until his passing. Ricky and Stephanie were blessed with two children, their son Joseph and daughter Sara. Ricky was also honored to act as a father figure to his youngest sister, Julann (McGhee) Peters. Ricky...

Erin T. Clancy, 50, of Stanfordville, passed away suddenly on September 7, 2022, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born in Poughkeepsie on October 17, 1971, to Nancy Willis. He graduated from Stissing Mountain Jr/Sr. High School, where he met the love of his life Erin De Lor.  Erin served our country in the United States Navy from 1990 to 1994, he was a Corpsman and was stationed in Yuma, Arizona, before moving back to Stanfordville to start a...

Pete P. Lyon, 72, of Stanfordville, passed away on August 15, 2022 at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie after a long illness. He was born on September 26, 1949 in Peekskill, New York to the late J. Donald and Matilda Lyon. Pete was a supervisor for Metro North Railroad prior to his retirement. Pete was a dedicated member of emergency services. Having been a member of the Cortland Community Volunteer Ambulance Corp in Montrose for 9 years before relocating to Stanfordville. Captain...

Mary A. (Naglieri) Wilkinson, 97 a former resident of Pine Plains, NY passed away on Friday August 26, 2022 at Spring Village in Danbury, CT.  She was born on July 18, 1925 in Jersey City, NJ a daughter of the late Nicholas and Marina (Rucci) Naglieri. Mary was a graduate of the Wadleigh High School for Girls in Manhattan. She later attended business school and was employed as a private secretary for Conover Mast Publishers. She later worked as a receptionist for PS 112 in the Bronx...

Susanna M. Churton, 91, of Pine Plains, passed away on August 29, 2022, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was born on July 26, 1931, in Sharon, Connecticut. The daughter of James and Susanne (Jones) Farley.  Susanna and her late husband, Robert were partners in Windy View Farm in Pine Plains where they enjoyed horse farming, showing, and racing. They also owned and operated Churton Store in Bangall for over 50 years.  Susanna is survived by her two sons; Mark...

Madeline Elizabeth Musgrove, 103, of Stamford, CT passed away peacefully on August 21, 2022 at The Bristol, Assisted Living Facility in Armonk.   She was born on June 24, 1919 in Ancramdale; she was the daughter of William Sr. and Eulena (Niver) Baulkwill and sister to William Jr.   Madeline graduated from Pine Plains High School in 1938. She then went on to attend Secretarial Junior College in Milford, CT where she graduated in 1940.   At that time her family moved to...

Charles M. Melino Jr., was born on October 24, 1952 to the late Lucy and Charles M. Melino Sr. in Hudson, New York. He passed away August 10, 2022 unexpectedly at Vassar Brothers Medical Center after a brief illness surrounded by his family.  He graduated Hudson High School in 1970 and served in the Army National Guard. He was an exceptional organ player with his Hammond B-3. He played in many local establishments and traveled to California and played in many resorts. He returned home...