Obituaries

May 13, 2021

Sidney Smith Benham passed away at home on May 13th 2021 surrounded by family in his home. He was born July 28th of 1934 on the family farm in Stanfordville, NY. He resided in the area for his whole life and worked as a general contractor/woodworker. He served in the army in the early 50’s. He was a regular...

May 4, 2021

Thomas Weir Wright, 69 of Ancram, NY and New York City passed away unexpectedly on May 4th, 2021.

Tom was born on December 13th, 1951 in Washington DC and graduated from Hoosac School in Upstate, NY in 1970.  He studied Theosophic Philosophy at Boston University for one year after which he traveled to Afghanistan, Greece,...

May 1, 2021

Mary T. DeGuisto, 91 passed peacefully on Saturday May 1, 2021 at The Pines in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Mary was born on December 28, 1929 in Yonkers, NY to James and Mary (Kinnerhan) Conway.

Survivors include her two sons, Albert DeGuisto (Chris Bordas) and Robert DeGuisto and his wife Kathy. She also...

Apr 29, 2021

Jozsef C. Pinczes, 58, of Millerton and formerly Florida, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2021 at home. He was born on November 17, 1962 in Sharon CT the son of Jozsef and Ida (Ferris) Pinczes.

Jozsef worked as an arborist for local landscapers. He loved sports and was a true Dallas Cowboys fan through and through....

Apr 26, 2021

Gerald J. Coons, 82, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born on March 23, 1939 in Poughkeepsie the son of the late Rose (Kilmer) Coons. At the Pine Plains Presbyterian Church on August 31, 1957, he married Dawn Bryenton and together they enjoyed 63 years marriage. Jerry was a...

Apr 15, 2021

Robert L "Bucky" Albright, 78, of Copake passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021 at Columbia Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Great Barrington, MA on December 30, 1942 to the late Harold and Mildred (Rogers) Albright.  Bucky worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Columbia County Highway Department for many years until his retirement.  In...

Apr 12, 2021

Stanley DeRuggiero died peacefully in his sleep at home on April 12, 2021. He was 95. Born in Yonkers to Josephine and Salvatore DeRuggiero he joined the Marine Corp as a young man during WWII. Throughout his life he remained honored to be a Marine and serve his country. He met his beloved wife Muriel (who passed away in...

Apr 9, 2021

Joan Dianda was called to Heaven on Friday April 9, 2021. Joan was born in the Bronx, October 15, 1932 to Joseph and Margaret Martino. Joan is survived by her husband Gene Dianda they were married for 67 years.

They shared many adventures together they met at a church dance in the Bronx and after they were...

Apr 5, 2021

Stanfordville- George K. Conklin, 66, passed away on April 5, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was born on January 3, 1955 in Peekskill to the late Rose Travis and his father George Conklin. On October 27, 1973 he married Rose Schepis. Together they shared 47 years of marriage until her passing on March 24, 2021.

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Apr 2, 2021

Maria M. Heaney, 84, joined her sons Timothy, Shawn, Kerry, her Granddaughter, Michelle Farruggia and parents Bonfiglio and Adelina Mazzocchi, into the loving hands of God on Good Friday, April 2nd, 2021.

Maria is survived by her loving husband Bernard Heaney, and daughter Maria T. Heaney - O’Callaghan (Bernard).  She is also survived by her grandchildren Jamie...

Mar 31, 2021

Allen “Butch” McWhirt Jr., 66, of Hillsdale passed away March 31, 2021 at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington. He was born on March 28, 1955 in Great Barrington to the late Allen L, McWhirt Sr. And June H. (Schmeichel) McWhirt. Butch attended Roe Jan and Ockawamick schools, before  joining the Army on December 29th 1972. He was honorably discharged...

Mar 26, 2021

Rose M. Sturdivant, 70 of Ancramdale, NY passed away on Friday March 26. 2021 at her residence.

She was born on March 10, 1951 in Copake, NY a daughter of the late Leonard and Sara (DeGroat) Sturdivant

Rose was a registered nurse for 40 years and had been employed by Evergreen...

Mar 24, 2021

Rose Conklin, 67, passed away on March 24, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was born on July 25, 1953 in Peekskill to the late Anthony and Catherine Schepis. On October 27, 1973 she married George K. Conklin.

Rose was a hard-working woman, who alongside her husband, and their children ran the family business, Letho’s Relocation...

Mar 22, 2021

Stanford- Richard C. Hosier Sr., 83, passed away on March 22, 2021 peacefully at his residence. He was born on October 27,1937 in Poughkeepsie to the late Charles and Arvillo (Cole) Hosier. Richard served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1963. He then went to work as a plumber for CB Strain before becoming a Pneumatic Technician...

Mar 21, 2021

Thomas D. Dotterer, 55 of Craryville, passed away peacefully March 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Cold Spring, on September 30, 1965 to the late George and Brenda (Duro) Dotterer. Tom worked for Honeywell as an Information Technologies Engineer for the last thirty plus years. Thirty-five years ago, he took up taxidermy which eventually led him...

Mar 16, 2021

Kathryn McClurg, 67, of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2021 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. She was born on August 25, 1953, to the late Lewellin and Irene (Carson) Cross. Kathy had a love for automobiles, and enjoyed going to car shows. A courageous woman, she was even known to race down the drag...

Mar 16, 2021

Wanda Lee (Garrison) McCauley, a lifelong resident of Columbia County, passed away on March 16, 2021 at the age of 60 with her loving husband by her side. Wanda was born in Hudson, New York on November 2, 1960 to William Garrison, Sr. and Shirley Lloyd. Wanda worked alongside her father and mother, helping with the responsibilities of farm...

Mar 6, 2021

Barbara Ann Dunlavey, 86, passed away on 03/06/2021 at the Baptist Home at Brookmeade, Rhinebeck, NY.

Barbara was born on February 17, 1935 in Bangall, NY to Charles and Rita (Shook) Hanlon and was raised in Stanfordville NY.  On July 4,1953 she married Francis (Frank) Dunlavey Sr. Frank passed on October 6, 2019.  Barbara and...

Mar 2, 2021

Alfred John Conti, 76 of Copake, NY and previously of Brooklyn, NY passed away on Tuesday March 2, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on April 9, 1944 in Malta, a son of the late John and Marie (Gelfo) Conti.

Alfred proudly served his country as a member of the...

Mar 2, 2021

Gallatin- Daniel J. Larkin, 73, passed away on March 2, 2021 at the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.  He was born on December 14, 1947 in Yonkers, to the late Joseph and Louise (Masse) Larkin. Dan earned a Bachelors in Political Science from Niagara University, which fueled his passion for politics. He worked for many years at IBM...