Obituaries

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...

Jun 19, 2021

Ellsworth “Skip” Johnson, 71, of West Stockbridge passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021 at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington. He was born on February 4, 1950 in Rhinebeck to the late Ellsworth John and Jennie Elizabeth Johnson. At a young age Skip took an interest in farming. Which led to him being involved in 4-H and went on...

Jun 18, 2021

Robert E. Kipp, 75, passed away on June 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Rhinebeck on January 7, 1946 to the late Robert C. and Alma (Funk) Kipp. On December 23, 1968 he married Faith Hendricks, and together they shared 52 years of marriage. Robert worked in the maintenance department at Taconic DDSO in Wassaic for...

Jun 15, 2021

Allene L. McGee 56 passed away Tuesday June 15 at home in Copake after a sudden illness. Born September 23, 1964 she is predeceased by her parents, Harold and Josephine Craver of Philmont. A fiercely intelligent and hard-working woman, Allene was an invaluable member of management at Pretium Packing in Philmont, NY where she dedicated over 30 years of...

Jun 3, 2021

Robert F. Couse Sr., 88, of Pine Plains, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence. Born on November 15, 1932 in Livingston, The son the son of the late Adrian Couse and Grace (Smith) Couse. Mr. Couse retired from IMB after 36 years and also retired after 34 years as a Police Officer for the...

Jun 1, 2021

We have lost another Renaissance Man. Tom Garrick has left us to join so many of his family who have preceded him to be with the Lord. Thomas Michael Garrick, was born on February 3, 1939, to David Leo Garrick and Mary Ellen Regan in New York City. The Garrick family lived in The Bronx where Tom attended Public...

May 29, 2021

Donald G. Spohr, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 29th, 2021.  Don was born August 7th, 1932 at Albany Medical Center.  Don was a loving husband to Joyce Case Spohr, they were married in January 1953.

Don loved to hunt, fish and had many other outdoor callings.  Don had one best friend; his son Gary,...

May 18, 2021

Toni Ann O’Dell, 39, passed away on May 18, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical center. She was born on November 5, 1981 in Sharon, CT. The daughter of Dreena DiBernardino and Bryant O’Dell. At age sixteen she began working, most recently was the head of housekeeping at Mashomack Preserve. She enjoyed spending time with her children and was a...

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...