Obituaries

Laura A. Devlin

Laura A. Devlin

Apr 20, 2023

Laura Ann Devlin, 60, of Taghkanic passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2023. Born on September 11, 1962 in Queens, New York to Robert & Clare (Goetke) Roman. The family relocated from Broad Channel when Laura was young and she fell in love with upstate. She married Edward Devlin who survives her at home.

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Richard Andrew Ashby Sr.

Richard Andrew Ashby Sr.

Apr 11, 2023

Richard Andrew Ashby Sr., 52 of Hudson, NY and formerly of Patterson, NY passed away on Tuesday April 11, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY.

Richard was born on July 27, 1970 in Mahopac to the late Richard Odell and Alice (Miller) Ashby.

Before his illness he had been employed in the produce...

Roger F. Edelman

Roger F. Edelman

Mar 31, 2023

Roger F. Edelman, 83, of Copake passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on March 31, 2023. He was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts on March 17, 1940 the son of Floyd  and Thelma (Miller) Edelman.

Roger grew up on the family farm in Copake and began farming at 5 years old...

Richard Henry Brusie

Richard Henry Brusie

Mar 29, 2023

Richard Henry Brusie, 86 of Copake Falls, NY passed peacefully on Wednesday March 29, 2023 at Fairview Commons in Gt. Barrington, MA.

He was born on October 30, 1936 in Hillsdale the son of John and Minnie (Pedal) Brusie.

Richard was a graduate of Roeliff Jansen Central School in Hillsdale,...

Daniel Guglielmetti

Daniel Guglielmetti

Mar 28, 2023

Daniel Guglielmetti, 57, of Pine Plains, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023 at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh. He was born on March 29, 1965 in Brooklyn to the late Aldo and Vilma (Coletta) Guglielmetti.

Danny  graduated 1983 from Stissing Mountain High School where he excelled at track & field...

Eugene F. Meenagh Jr.

Eugene F. Meenagh Jr.

Mar 18, 2023

Eugene Francis Meenagh Jr., age 100, of Copake NY, passed away March 18, 2023 from natural causes at his home.

Eugene was born on October 4, 1922 in Queens NY to Eugene and Catherine Meenagh.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary (King) Meenagh, and his daughter Kathryn Walton.

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Alice R. (Irmisch)  Koletty

Alice R. (Irmisch) Koletty

Mar 15, 2023

Alice R. (Irmisch) Koletty, 100 years of age passed peacefully on Wednesday March 15, 2023 at Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born on May 3, 1922 in Manhattan to Arthur and Frieda (Engelmann) Irmisch. Alice and her late husband Fred lived and raised their family in Queens and...

Frederick C. Finkle Jr.

Frederick C. Finkle Jr.

Mar 14, 2023

Frederick C. Finkle Jr., 86 of Stanfordville, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 28, 1936 to the late Fredrick and Dorothy (Scism) Finkle. A graduate of Stissing Mountain High School where he also served as president of the F.F.A while he was in school. After which he went to...

Duane A. Pezze

Duane A. Pezze

Mar 13, 2023

Duane A. Pezze, 49, of Wassaic, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 13, 2023. He was born on July 30, 1973 in Sharon, Connecticut. The son of Douglas and Faye (Camburn) Pezze. After high school Duane became a semi professional bowler who bowled 13 perfect 300 game during tournaments. His Cadillac was his pride and joy. Duane...

Daniel P. Schechter

Daniel P. Schechter

Mar 12, 2023

Daniel P Schechter, 80 years old, passed away peacefully on March 12th 2023 at his home in Millerton, NY. Dan graduated from South Side High School in Rockville Centre Long Island before attending Columbia College (graduating 1964) where he played on the Lions football team. He graduated from Columbia law school in 1967. After having served as law...

Bruce Lion Gardiner

Bruce Lion Gardiner

Mar 10, 2023

Bruce Lion Gardiner, of Copake Falls, passed away peacefully at home on March 10th. He was born in Ithaca, NY while his father was attending Cornell University, and grew up in Madison, NJ.

Bruce spent all of his summers with his family at the beloved Camp K20, in Harriman State Park in Tuxedo, New...

Linda J. Dias

Linda J. Dias

Mar 3, 2023

Linda Jeanne Dias of Ancram, NY died peacefully at home on March 3, 2023. Born Linda Jeanne Gavner on October 17, 1963 in Kingston NY, she is the daughter of Joseph and Roberta Gavner. Linda graduated from Saugerties High School in 1981 where she was active in school sports and cheerleading. She proudly played in Saugerties Little League...

Marjorie F. (Barden)  Boyles

Marjorie F. (Barden) Boyles

Feb 28, 2023

Marjorie F. Boyles, 96 of Ghent, NY passed peacefully on Tuesday February 28, 2023 at Columbia Memorial Health in Hudson, NY.

Marjorie was born on September 23, 1926 in Spencertown, NY to George and Mary (Schraeder) Barden.

She was the youngest of eight children and her mother died when she was...

Cornelius "Sonny" Rogers Jr.

Cornelius "Sonny" Rogers Jr.

Feb 18, 2023

Cornelius “Sonny” Rogers Jr., 73, of Hudson, New York, passed away suddenly on February 18, 2023 in Frisco, Colorado while traveling with his wife. He was born on December 22, 1949 in Great Barrington to the late Cornelius Casey and Bertha (Bartlow) Rogers.

Sonny proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1969...

Grace E. Mazzone

Grace E. Mazzone

Feb 13, 2023

Grace E. Mazzone, 90 of Great Barrington and formerly of Copake passed away on February 13, 2023. She was born in New York City on June 10, 1932. The daughter of Giovanni and Pauline (Sanna) Nonnato. She lived in Huntington Station before moving to Copake. Throughout her life she held different jobs, starting out on Wall Street, before...

Dr. Kent T. Kay, Dvm

Dr. Kent T. Kay, Dvm

Feb 12, 2023

Dr. Kent T. Kay, DVM, dies at 89; Was noted veterinarian for 55 years in Millerton, New York

MINNEAPOLIS –Long-time Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Kent T. Kay, known for a love of animals and the gentle way he had with them, died Feb. 12, 2023, at age 89 from complications of dementia. He was a resident...

Martha A. Imperato

Martha A. Imperato

Feb 5, 2023

Martha A. Imperato, 93 years old and a resident of Pine Plains, passed away Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at home. She was born on March 24, 1929 in Red Hook, NY, daughter to the late Mary Ellen and Nelson McCauley.

Martha was someone who touched many hearts—a wonderful wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...

Gary E. Johnson

Gary E. Johnson

Feb 5, 2023

Gary Johnson, 74, passed away surrounded by his family on February 5, 2023 at Mid Hudson Regional Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was born in Oceanside, NY on July 7, 1948 to the late William and Dorothy (Keutman) Johnson. On January 20, 1974 at the United Methodist Church in Lawrence, NY he married Gale Shanley. Together they shared...

Alberta Funk

Alberta Funk

Feb 4, 2023

Alberta Funk, 84, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Sharon Hospital. She was born on February 24, 1938 in Walton, New York to the late Herbert and Sarah (Gilbert) Mason.

Alberta and her late husband Floyd ran a wood business in Stanfordville, cutting firewood and fencepost for many years. She also worked...

Robert J. Croop

Robert J. Croop

Jan 30, 2023

Robert J. (Bob) Croop, 86, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2023, at the Eastern Star Home with his loving family at his side. Bob was born on November 7, 1936, in Factoryville, PA to the late Andrew and Margaret (Jones) Croop. His family moved to Utica at a young age and he grew up working various farms in...