Luane Ballantine

Luane "Doll" Ballantine passed away peacefully at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on June 9, 2026, surrounded by those she loved most. 

Luane was born on June 29, 1961, in Rhinebeck, NY, to Louis Remsburger and Shirley (Fahey) Remsburger. The youngest of three, Luane grew up in the heart of Pine Plains, NY. She attended Stissing Mountain High School and graduated with the Class of 1979. An avid reader and writer, she pursued her associate’s degree at Dutchess Community College and graduated with honors, summa cum laude, with a bachelor’s in English from Marist College in 1983. She dedicated more than 25 years of her professional career to serving others as a legal administrative assistant with the Law Offices of Warren S. Replansky, P.C.

Luane's two daughters, Brenna and Marina, brought her immeasurable joy and happiness throughout her life. Luane imparted upon her family the importance of meeting the world with kindness and generosity. Her vibrancy and lust for life filled her home with warmth alongside an undeniable joy for music, beaches, wildlife, and tasteful cuisine. Luane was a passionate traveler and concertgoer, well-known for her love of Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band, among many other cherished musicians. She was energetically ingrained in the regional music community, which brought her great warmth and cheer through the years.

Above all else, Luane will always be remembered for her incredible strength and resilience, unwavering care in putting others first, and going above and beyond for her friends and family. Her family extends their deepest gratitude to her dedicated long-term caregivers, Betty, Sidra, and Brittney, and their families for the many years of love, laughter, and support they provided to her.

Luane is survived by her daughters, Brenna (Mikey) Vincent and Marina Ballantine; her grandson and light of her life, Levi Vincent; her brother, Mike (Wendy) Remsburger; her sister, Kathi D’Amato; and her loving and longtime companion, Mike Meiller. She is also remembered fondly by her niece and nephews. She is predeceased by her father and mother.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and offer condolences from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 15 at Peck & Peck Funeral Homes, 7749 South Main Street, Pine Plains, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. from St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Pine Plains. A private inurnment will take place with immediate family only at Evergreen Cemetery, Pine Plains.

A celebration of life luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16 at the Inn at Pine Plains.

Donations in Luane’s memory may be made to Willow Roots (willowroots.org) and Helen Hayes Hospital (helenhayeshospital.org/giving).