Obituaries

Dorothy P. Baker

Dorothy P. Baker

Oct 17, 2022

Dorothy P. Baker, 97 of Copake, NY passed peacefully on Monday October 17, 2022 at her residence.

She was born on March 31, 1925 in Woodbridge, England to William and Alice (Blowers).

A housewife, she was a longtime member of the Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Copake Falls,...

Arnold C. Heiser

Arnold C. Heiser

Oct 16, 2022

Arnold Heiser, 88, a Salt Point resident, died on October 16, 2022 at the Geer Village Nursing Home in Canaan, Connecticut. Born on April 28, 1934 in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was the son of the late George and Mabel Heiser.

Arnold was educated in the Arlington School District He entered the United States...

Betty A. Slater

Betty A. Slater

Oct 11, 2022

Betty Ann Slater, 70, of Germantown passed away on October 11, 2022 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 19, 1952 in Sharon, Connecticut to the late Homer and Helen (Pelkey) Miller. Betty was an avid bowler, and had a love for butterflies. She also enjoyed puzzles and spending time with her family.

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Christine Shanley

Christine Shanley

Oct 7, 2022

Christine Shanley, 69, of Stanfordville, passed away October 7, 2022, with her family by her side.

An area resident since the early 70s, she was born to the late Buddy and Franky Shanley, December 14, 1952, in Valley Stream, NY. Christine graduated from Valley Stream Central High School in 1970 and received a BA...

Eileen Mae Moore

Eileen Mae Moore

Sep 15, 2022

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...

Erin T. Clancy

Erin T. Clancy

Sep 7, 2022

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...

Ricky A. Mcghee

Ricky A. Mcghee

Sep 7, 2022

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...

Michael J. Dorozynski

Michael J. Dorozynski

Sep 7, 2022

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...

Susanna M. Churton

Susanna M. Churton

Aug 29, 2022

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,...

Mary A. Wilkinson

Mary A. Wilkinson

Aug 26, 2022

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...

William Arthur Kirschner

William Arthur Kirschner

Aug 22, 2022

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...

Madeline E. Musgrove

Madeline E. Musgrove

Aug 21, 2022

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...

Pete P. Lyon

Pete P. Lyon

Aug 15, 2022

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...

Charles M. Melino Jr.

Charles M. Melino Jr.

Aug 10, 2022

Donations:

Tunnel to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island NY 10306 Web: https://t2t.org

Robert W. Beebe Sr.

Robert W. Beebe Sr.

Jul 30, 2022

Robert W. Beebe Sr., 81, passed away July 30, 2022 at Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Ghent, NY. Born on July 11, 1941 to Clayton and Luella (McDarby) Beebe, in Hillsdale, NY. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Joan Hay Beebe and his sister Janice Risch. He was a faithful and active member of the First...

Jane Traver

Jane Traver

Jul 27, 2022

Jane Traver, 87 of Copake Falls NY passed peacefully on Wednesday July 27, 2022 at Greene Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Catskill, NY.

She was born on May 26, 1935 in Ancram, NY to Clayton and Mary (Molly) Fagan Traver.

A lifelong resident, Jane was employed for over 30 years...

Mary Ann Curry

Mary Ann Curry

Jul 24, 2022

Mary Ann Curry, beloved by all who knew her, passed away peacefully at the Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Philmont, NY, on July 24.

Born on May 19, 1929,   to John and Katherine Scanlon Ryder in Woodridge, Queens, she graduated from high school and worked for many years in the commercial grocery field.

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Arlene M. Pelletier

Arlene M. Pelletier

Jul 18, 2022

Arlene M. Pelletier, 86, passed away on July 18, 2022, peacefully at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck. She was born on November 28, 1935, in the Bronx. The daughter of Frank and Gertrude (Goteri) Amelio. On June 3, 1956, she married the late Lawrence Pelletier. Arlene was a homemaker who enjoyed baking and was always the one to babysit...

Jessica Tomah

Jessica Tomah

Jul 11, 2022

Jessica Tomah, 40, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022 at her residence. She was born on March 4, 1982 in Poughkeepsie, to Stuart Tomah and the late Yvonne Sitterly. A graduate of Stissing Mountain High School. Jessica worked as the finance manager at Healy Brothers Ford in Beacon. Jessica was a devoted and loving friend,  cousin,  niece and...

Concetta Fiorentino

Concetta Fiorentino

Jul 3, 2022

Concetta Fiorentino, 83, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born on March 27,1939 in Caserta, Italy. She was one of seven children born to Pasquale Spina and Teresa Cappa.

On January 8, 1956 she married the late Agostino Fiorentino. He set sail to the United States to prepare for the life...