Obituaries

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....

Jan 23, 2021

Pine Plains, NY –Clifford Goldsmith, 92, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Noble Horizons.

He was born on January 13, 1929 in Pine Plains, NY the son of Floyd and Edith (Atkin) Goldsmith.

He was a long-time member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Pine Plains. Cliff was an avid walker, who...

Jan 17, 2021

Clyda May Hobson Stern

September 21, 1939 - January 17, 2021 (81 years)

Clyda May Hobson Stern passed peacefully at age 81 on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Known for her gift of storytelling, Clyda charmed all those she met and found joy in bringing happiness to others through humor.  Some of her favorite...

Jan 15, 2021

Pine Plains, NY- Charles V. Place Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 16, 1936 at home in Pine Plains he was the son of Charles and Fannie (Cookingham) Place. Charlie was a farm kid growing up and was a member of the local Future Farmers of...

Jan 14, 2021

James Edward Shaw Sr., 85 of Copake, NY passed away peacefully to soar with the eagles on Thursday January 14, 2021 at Fairview Hospital in Gt. Barrington, MA.

He was born on February 24, 1935 in Dawson, NE to Lawrence E. and Lulu (Jeffries) Shaw.

Jim was a ten year veteran...

Jan 14, 2021

Millerton – Charlotte Mary Fenn, 97, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at the Meadows at Brookemeade, Rhinebeck, NY.

Charlotte was born at home on March 19, 1923 in Millerton, N.Y. to Bernard and Gertrude (Dikeman) Manning. One of three children, Charlotte enjoyed riding horses, playing basketball and swimming in the local lake with...