Obituaries
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...
Barbara S. Duksa
Aug 27, 2025
Barbara S. Duksa, 81, of Copake, passed away Thursday August 27, 2025. She was surrounded by her daughters. Born on December 3, 1943 in New Britain, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Casimer and Stella Buslewitcz.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 33 years Joseph “Bud” Duksa.
She was an active parishioner of St. Bridgets church and then later to...
Ronald B. Van Tassel
Aug 23, 2025
On August 23, 2025, Ronald Bailey Van Tassel, 87, quickly and quietly passed from this earthly realm and the loving embrace of his family and friends. Devoted husband for 65 years to his childhood sweetheart Clara Boice Van Tassel, Ron was also proud father to Patricia Van Tassel, Stephen (Jean) Van Tassel, Bruce (Melissa) VanTassel, Katrina (Peter Haughie) Van Tassel,...
Shirley A. Vazquez
Aug 21, 2025
Shirley A. Vazquez, 80, of Pine Plains, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Sharon Health Care Center. Born on Tuesday, June 19, 1945, in Poughkeepsie. She was the daughter of Hebron and Viola (Williams) Murphy.
Shirley worked for Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, until her retirement. During her career she held various positions from CNA, to MMST and retired as the...
Thomas J. Horrigan
Aug 1, 2025
Thomas J. Horrigan, affectionately known as T.J., passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2025, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He was born on March 18, 1978, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep passion for his work and family.
T.J. dedicated his career as a highway superintendent for the Town of Alford, a role he embraced with joy and...
Joseph P. McCluskey Jr.
Jul 26, 2025
Joseph P. McCluskey Jr., a native of Queens and a long-time resident of Pine Plains, passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly at his home on July 26, 2025. Born on November 2, 1954, in New York City, to the late Joseph P. McCluskey Sr. and Anne E. (Conger) McCluskey, he graduated from the State University of New York at Syracuse with...
Augusta V. Ingleson
Jul 20, 2025
Augusta ‘Gussie’ Ingleson, lovingly known as ‘Me-Me,’ 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 20, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Clinton Corners.
Born on June 23, 1937 in Pine Plains, she was the daughter of the late Mildred M. Rockefeller. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Ingleson and her brothers LeRoy Johnson and Donald Johnson.
She...
Nancy A. Baker
Jul 13, 2025
Nancy A. Baker, 74, of Greenport, passed away at home on July 13, 2025. Born on August 28, 1950, in Greenfield, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Maurice and Elsie (Wing) Kemp. She graduated from Ocawamick Central School in 1968 and had also earned her cosmetology I & II diplomas while in high school.
Nancy’s professional journey began in cosmology as...
Frank Charles Brower Jr.
Jul 10, 2025
Frank Charles Brower Jr., 76, formerly of Ancramdale, New York and Heath, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully July 10, 2025, at Geer Lodge in Canaan, Connecticut. He was born on August 12, 1948, at Sharon Hospital, Connecticut, to the late Frank C. and Margaret (Shaw) Brower, of Ancramdale. Frank graduated from Pine Plains Central School, class of 1966 and continued his...
Lucille G. Jordan
Jun 29, 2025
Lucille G. Jordan, 106, of Poughkeepsie, New York passed away on June 29, 2025. She was born in New York City on January 15, 1919, to Louis Albert Girod and Marie Louise Bayen. She graduated from Congers High School and then New York University in 1940, majoring in French. Lucille married Frederick “Fritz” Jordan on March 28, 1948, in Pine...
John J. Bray
Jun 29, 2025
John J. Bray, 84, of Stanfordville, NY, passed away at home on June 29, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Born in the Bronx to Catherine Kelly and John Patrick Bray, John grew up with strong family values and a deep sense of purpose. He graduated from Martin Van Buren High School and went on to earn...
Imogene Morey
Jun 27, 2025
Imogene “Gene” Morey, longtime Ancram resident, passed away comfortably at her home on June 27, 2025. She was born in the Bronx, on September 5, 1930, the daughter of Emil John Chamer Sr. and Beatrice Ann (Petri) Chamer. On October 31, 1954 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ancram she married Willard F. Morey. He predeceased her in 2010.
Together the...
Henry W. Croteau Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Henry W. “Hank” Croteau Jr., a devoted husband, veteran, and pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, just days after celebrating his 94th birthday. Born in Troy, New York, on June 22, 1931, Hank was the son of Henry W. Croteau Sr. and Nancy Laura Breedlove. The Croteau family eventually made their home in Claverack in...
Donna J. Stickles
Jun 18, 2025
Donna Jean Stickles, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Clinton Corners, on June 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 3, 1955, in Mt. Kisco, NY to Jean Louise Phillips and Donald Denbrock, raised by her Jean and stepfather William Bancroft Jr. She lived a life characterized by her big heart, humor, and an unwavering...
Brandt W. Nelson
Jun 16, 2025
Brandt W. Nelson life long resident of Hillsdale, NY passed away on June 16, 2025 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. He was born on August 19, 1935 to Elmer and Bertha Nelson, the youngest of seven children. He grew up on the family farm and attended Roeliff Jansen Central School, where he graduated in 1954. On October 8, 1955 he...
Patricia Kryzyek
Jun 12, 2025
Patricia A. Kryzyek, 78, of Livingston, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born on January 21, 1947. She was a devoted friend and a cherished member of the community. She will be deeply missed by her close friends and staff at Livingston Hills Nursing Home.
A calling hour will be held on Monday, June...
Gertraud Stosiek
Jun 12, 2025
Gertraud Stosiek, 87, of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at her residence. She was born on September 21, 1937 in Germany to the late Max & Marguerita (Zarbock) Nieter.
Gertraud alongside her late husband, Deacon Martin Stosiek, were the owners and operators of Berkshire Pottery in Hillsdale, a family business that continues to this day. She had a...
Barbara A. Long
Jun 7, 2025
Barbara A. Long of Pine Plains, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at Noble Horizons where she had resided since December. She was born on January 5, 1942, in Queens, New York to the late Otto & Anna (Scheich) Hafner. A graduate of Fordham University, Barbara earned her Master’s in Social Work and dedicated her career to serving individuals...
Walter J. Molinski
May 31, 2025
Walter “Boots” Molinski, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025 at the age of 92 in Hudson, NY. He lived a life full of purpose, strength, and deep connection with people and the world around him.
Born with a tireless spirit and a strong work ethic, Walter began his journey into adulthood on his uncle’s...
Ronald Boyles Sr.
May 25, 2025
Ronald Boyles Sr., 61, of Claverack, passed away in the early morning hours of May 25, 2025 at Albany Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born on July 15, 1963 in Hudson, to the late Delbert Sr. and Marjorie (Barden) Boyles.
Ron worked for over twenty years at Columbia Golf & Country Club. A job he was...
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