Obituaries

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...

Mar 1, 2021

Stanfordville- Ms. Beth Perry, 63, passed away peacefully March 1, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Poughkeepsie on January 24, 1958, daughter of Albert & Elizabeth Perry.

She owned her own baking business, Best Creations, and spent over 20 years selling her delicious baked goods at various farmers markets including Millbrook, Pleasant Valley and Arlington....

Feb 22, 2021

Kevin Thomas Stanton, 41, a native of the Hudson Valley, accomplished chef, food scientist and world traveler passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22nd.

Kevin was born into his loving family on January 14, 1980 at Sharon Hospital, CT to William and Kathleen who survive at home. He was the youngest of four siblings and had the...

Feb 20, 2021

HILLSDALE—After six years of treatment for prostate cancer and two for gastric and esophageal cancers (cruel for a food lover) Bruce Wilson Bashford succumbed to his diseases and passed away on February 20, 2021 in his Hillsdale home, attended by his loving wife.  Born in Schenectady, he was raised in Hillsdale, where he graduated from Roe Jan High School...

Feb 19, 2021

Peter Kenneth Weidt, 68 of Claverack, NY passed away at home on Friday February 19, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on November 6, 1952 in Mt. Vernon, NY to the late William and Mary (Reehl) Weidt.

Peter grew up in Brewster, NY where he enjoyed camping,...

Feb 17, 2021

Stanfordville, NY- Kathryn H. Koch, 81, passed away, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends.  She was born on December 18, 1939 in Millbrook, NY.  The daughter of William and Emma (Ostrander) Hults. On July 16, 1960 at the United Church of Christ in Stanfordville, NY she married the late Robert E....

Feb 14, 2021

Mary Patricia Byrnes, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 14, 2021.  Mary Byrnes, loving mother of eight children, entered the eternal gates of heaven at the age of 90. She was born at home on May 10, 1930 in New York City, NY to Patrick and Julia (Lynch) O’Brien. Mary graduated from St...

Feb 14, 2021

It is with infinite sadness that we note the passing of Deryll J. Miller, of Copake, on Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Born January 29, 1952 in Hudson NY, he was the son of the late George Jr. and Evelyn (Smith) Miller.

He attended the Roeliff Jansen Central School.  Like his father,...

Feb 12, 2021

Richard H. Cleveland Sr. aka Dick, or Pop, of North Hillsdale passed away Friday the 12th of February of natural causes at his home. He had been battling health issues for several years.

Richard was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather (Poppa) and great grandfather, whose love and generosity was unwavering. He has touched the lives...

Feb 9, 2021

Harry F. Baden, 91, of Danville, VA and formerly of Roanoke, VA and a longtime resident of Pine Plains, NY, died on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

He was born November 2, 1929 in Mineola, NY to the late Herman and Mimi (Gerdes) Baden. On April 13,1952, he married his beloved wife, Joyce Healy who predeceased him on...

Feb 1, 2021

Matthew James Murphy,  31 of Copake NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday February 1, 2021.

He was born in Gretna, Louisiana on March 26, 1989 a son of Fiorella (Cirone) Murphy and the late James J. Murphy.

Matt attended Taconic Hills and was currently employed by DNJ Contracting in Brunswick, NY....

Jan 31, 2021

Pine Plains - Robert “Bob” Cahill, 89, passed away at the Northern Dutchess Hospital after a brief illness. Born June 18, 1931, he was the son of the late Fred Cahill and Alice Clum Cahill, and one of 15 children.  He was raised in Sharon, CT and made his adult life in Pine Plains NY.  He was married for...

Jan 30, 2021

Mary Rose Ferro, 92 of Copake, NY passed peacefully on Saturday January 30, 2021 at the Ghent Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Ghent NY.

She was born on June 1, 1928 in Yonkers, NY to Dominick and Rose Occhiogrossi.

Rose is survived by her daughter and son in law, Angelina Rose...

Jan 24, 2021

Judith Faith Chrisjohn, 82, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2021 at Northern Dutchess Hospital. She was born in Syracuse, on February 6, 1938 to the late Florence Chrisjohn and Hesley Hill. She was later adopted by Richard Chrisjohn when her widowed mother remarried.  Judy was extremely proud of her Iroquois Confederacy (Oneida and Onondaga) heritage and her children....