Obituaries
Richard E. Clapp
Nov 29, 2022
Richard Emerson Clapp, 86 a longtime local resident joined the heavenly choir on Tuesday November 29, 2022.
He was born on January 22, 1936 in Leeds, MA to the late Elmer and Maxine Clapp.
Richard was a 1955 graduate of Northampton High School and a proud member of the “seven little...
Eleanor P. Carr
Nov 29, 2022
Eleanor P. Carr, 90, of Poughkeepsie, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born on August 30, 1932, in Milan to the late Cecil B. Dykeman Sr. and Anna M. (Coons) Dykeman.
Eleanor was a wonderful homemaker and was very devoted to her family. She was an excellent cook...
Frank E. Peteroy
Nov 22, 2022
Frank Edward Peteroy of Copake NY died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Born March 14, 1934, Staten Island, NY, a son of John and Connie Peteroy, both of Calabria Italy and later Staten Island New York.
Frank is survived by his wife Marcia Ann Peteroy, his son...
Patsy Smith
Nov 20, 2022
On Sunday November 20, 2022 God said to His daughter, Patsy Wyzga Smith, 77, “your room is ready, time to come home and rest”. She was surrounded by loving family members who held her hand as she crossed over to her new life. Patsy was born June 28, 1945 in Laurinburg, NC to Frank and Erma...
Sandra J. Baker
Nov 18, 2022
Sandra Baker of Hillsdale, NY left us peacefully on Friday November 18, 2022. She was 81 years young. Sandy was born on May 27, 1941 in Silver Creek, NY to the late Florence and Frank Schmid. She was a graduate of Roe Jan High School and briefly studied and worked in New York City after graduation. ...
Corinne F. (Stang) Stickles
Nov 18, 2022
Corinne “Reenie” Frances Stickles, 56 of Copake, NY passed away on Friday November 18, 2022 with her family by her side after a courageous 8 year battle with cancer.
She was born on November 22, 1965 in Hudson, NY a daughter of the late Richard and Frances (Scholz) Stang.
Corinne was...
Irene Rose Bastian
Nov 16, 2022
Irene Rose Bastian, 81 of Hillsdale, NY and formerly of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away suddenly on Wednesday November 15, 2022.
She was born on November 5, 1941 in Poughkeepsie to Joseph and Viola (O’Dell) Cussick.
Prior to her retirement she had been employed as a bookkeeper with the former Mutual Cut...
Almeda P. Nelson
Nov 15, 2022
Almeda Pearl DeGrosso Nelson, 85, of Hillsdale, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center.
She was born on January 2, 1937 in Hudson, to Frances and William DeGrosso.
Almeda graduated from Roeliff Jansen Central Schools in 1955. In the same year...
Sara E. Lownsbury
Nov 10, 2022
Sara E. Lownsbury, age 76, passed away at the Ghent Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Ghent, NY. Sara was born on January 5, 1946 in Miami Beach, Florida. The daughter of Leroy and Ola Wiencke.
Sara worked for many years in customer service at RR Donnelly. Sara also enjoyed fishing, golfing, reading and...
Wayne Paul Brooks
Nov 4, 2022
Hudson – Wayne Paul Brooks, 76, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at Fairview Hospital, Great Barrington, MA
Wayne was raised in Pine Plains on the family farm, BrookLynd, before taking on a career as a truck driver. He had worked for George Hildebrandt Trucking, Staats Dairy Transport and Columbia Transport.
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Frank R. Clegg
Nov 2, 2022
Frank R. “Pops” Clegg, 88 of Claverack NY passed peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on Wednesday November 2, 2022.
He was born on October 22, 1934 in Hudson NY to the late Frank R. and Nora (Moran) Clegg.
Mr....
Edna L. Van Sise
Oct 31, 2022
Edna Van Sise, 90, of Copake NY and formerly of Wingdale NY, passed away peacefully on Monday October 31, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 9, 1932 in Mount Kisco, New York, she was the daughter of the late William Lane and Edna Terwilliger (Sisson).
Edna grew up and attended school...
Elizabeth M. (Holmes) Avenia
Oct 31, 2022
Elizabeth (Betty) Mae Avenia, 90, a longtime resident of Hillsdale, passed away on October 31, 2022 in Hudson, NY.
Betty was born to Harold and Anna Mae (Smith) Holmes on February 23, 1932 in Norwalk, CT, the second of two children. Betty’s family settled in Copake in 1936. She...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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