Obituaries

Sep 2, 2021

John C. Dodds Jr. of Hillsdale, NY went to be with the Lord on September 2 nd , 2021 at Fairview Hospital In Gt. Barrington, MA

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Dodds, son John Dodds and his wife Marian, and daughter, Penny Tudor, and her husband Chris. He leaves four grandchildren, Louisa,...

Aug 31, 2021

Reinhold F. Kluge Jr., 87, of Ancramdale, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021 at his residence. Born in Bronx, NY on December 30, 1933 to the late Reinhold and Frieda (Graebner) Kluge. After completing high school, he attended and graduated from SUNY Oswego in 1956. He then obtained his Masters from the University of Connecticut. In 1985, he...

Aug 29, 2021

VERA M. THYBERG, 91, of Hillsdale NY, was a devoted wife and mother that passed away at home on Sunday, August 29, 2021 after a long battle with dementia. She was the daughter of Scottish immigrants, Mabel and Edmond Green. Vera is predeceased by her husband, Edward M. Thyberg Sr. They were married in Queens, NY July 10, 1948....

Aug 29, 2021

It is with deep sadness, that the family of Bill Anglum shares the news of his passing on Sunday, August 29, after a brief illness.

Bill was born in Brooklyn, New York to Josephine and William Anglum.

He began his life of service to his country and community at the age of 17 when he...

Aug 29, 2021

On Sunday, August 29, 2021, Kyle Thomas Germann, loving husband, son, grandson, nephew, uncle, and friend passed away at age 25.

Kyle was born on December 29, 1995 in Vallejo, CA to Richard and Michelle (Traceski) Germann. After graduating high school from Taconic Hills in 2014, Kyle went on to pursue a Bachelors in Business Economics at...

Aug 26, 2021

Olive D. Shook, 92, of Stanfordville passed away on August 26, 2021 at Renaissance Nursing Care Center in Hyde Park. She was born in Ancramdale on December 30, 1928, one of sixteen children to Ernest and Anna (Lown) Dietter. On December 19, 1948 she married Virgil Shook Jr. in Pine Plains NY. Olive was a homemaker and a devoted...

Aug 10, 2021

William G. Bancroft III, 61, of Pickens, South Carolina passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2021 at Cannon Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 13, 1959 in Mt. Kisco to the late William II and Jean (Phillips) Bancroft. Bill graduated from Stissing Mountain High School in 1977, and was an outstanding track and field athlete. In 1979, he...

Aug 4, 2021

SFC William J. Hanley Jr., 64, of Pine Plains, passed away on August 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born on March 9, 1957 in Sharon, Connecticut to the late William J. Hanley Sr. and Edith (West) Hanley. In 1975 he graduated from Webutuck School and entered in the United States Army. After 22 years of service, he...

Aug 4, 2021

Beverly Joy (Tanner) Stickles, 71, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday morning, August 4, 2021. She was reunited in Heaven with her late loving husband David Carroll Stickles (5/13/1942 - 5/21/2011). Bev was born on November 19, 1949 to the late Bertha (McCauley) and Arthur Tanner Sr, in Sharon, CT.

Bev is survived by her loving...

Aug 4, 2021

Harold D. Boyles, 93, of Ancramdale, passed away on August 4, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 7, 1928 in Ancramdale. One of 11 children born to Charles Boyles Sr. and Abigail (Brizzie) Boyles.

Harold worked on the Chase Farm for many years before becoming the Highway Superintendent for the Town...

Aug 2, 2021

Henry W. Franzone died on August 2, 2021 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, Connecticut just a few days shy of his 80th birthday. Henry was born in the Bronx on Fordham Road, August 9, 1941 of parents Dr. Mario A. Franzone DDS and Amalia C. Bianchi, sister of former NYS Senator Dr. William Bianchi Esquire. Henry or “Hank” as...

Jul 23, 2021

Antonina Mirto, 90, of Pine Plains passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at Northern Dutchess Hospital. She was born November 29, 1930 in Monreale, Sicily to Vincenzo and Maria (Biuso) Giordano. Antonina “Nina,” originally immigrated to the United States with her husband Giuseppe Mirto, and four children, in 1965. In the years following they operated multiple businesses in the...

Jul 19, 2021

Richard Jackson, 67, of Pine Plains, died Monday July 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 22, 1953 in Sharon, Connecticut to Morton W. Jackson and Rosalind E. Jackson. He graduated from Pine Plains High School.

A life long local resident, he enjoyed sports, mainly football. He received his Masters in History from Marist College....

Jul 13, 2021

Bernice Bussett, 101, Lifelong Copake resident, passed away on July 13, 2021 in Sharon, Connecticut. She was born on January 31, 1920 in Hudson to Albert Crane Bristol and Gladys (Van Hoesen) Bristol. Bernice was a beloved member of the community who will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Bernice, “Bee” for short, and her...

Jul 3, 2021

Judy Brennan, a lifelong resident of Stanfordville, NY died on Saturday, July 3rd at Vassar Brothers Medical Center after a short illness. Judy was born on January 17, 1942, to loving parents James and Lillian (Pinkman) Brennan.  Jim and Lillian gave their daughter the middle name Precious because she was such a beautiful baby.  She was known as a...

Jul 1, 2021

Nickolas Angelotti, 81, of Ancram, NY went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2021 at home following a long battle with cancer.

Nick grew up in Newburgh, NY and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1957, where he excelled in journalism and photography. He was looked upon as most likely to succeed. Upon graduation...

Jun 23, 2021

Katherine M. Kozar, 98, of Pine Plains, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born on March 9, 1923 in New York City. The daughter of Max and Katharina (Schriewer) Edelmeyer. On November 16, 1947 in New York City, she married John Kozar, who predeceased her.

Katherine worked as a caregiver in...

Jun 23, 2021

Beverly Ann Stickles, 76, of Hudson, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Columbia Memorial Hospital.

She was born on July 6, 1944 in Sharon, CT, and was the daughter of the late DeWitt W. Sr. and Flora Mae (Rifenburgh) Stickle.

Beverly is survived by her loving devoted husband of 60 years, Herman E....

Jun 21, 2021

James M. Silvernail Sr., 77 of Millerton, NY passed away on Monday June 21, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born on March 9, 1944 in Sharon, CT the son of John F. and Minnie M. (Garrison) Silvernail.

James was a graduate of Webutuck High...

Jun 19, 2021

Judith D. Parliman, passed away peacefully June 19, 2021 at the Baptist Home at Brookmeade in Rhinebeck, with her loving husband by her side.

Judy was born June 18, 1938 in Schenectady, New York to the late Christian Dufel and Mildred Dufel Hotaling. She attended Russell Sage College and graduated in 1959 from Ellis Hospital School of...