Obituaries

Robert A, Harris

Robert A, Harris

Aug 1, 2020

Robert A. Harris, 70 passed away on Saturday August 1, 2020. He was a resident of Newman Community Residence in Copake Falls New York. He was born on December 15, 1949 in New York the son of George and Mabel Harris. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army and served in Vietnam from 1969 – 1970.

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Donald S. Ostrander Sr.

Donald S. Ostrander Sr.

Jul 30, 2020

Hillsdale, NY – Donald S. Ostrander Sr., 76, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Fairview Hospital in Gt. Barrington, MA.

He was born on February 12, 1944 in Gt. Barrington, MA the son of Charles and Mary (Dawson) Ostrander.

Don was a truck driver for Pine Lane Wholesale Foods in N. Hillsdale, NY....

Isabell A. (Turcsik)  Curtis

Isabell A. (Turcsik) Curtis

Jul 21, 2020

Red Hook, NY – Isabell A. Curtis, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY.

She was born on October 10, 1943 in Ithaca, NY the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Sipos) Turcsik.

She was an avid fan of NASCAR and the Dallas Cowboys, she also greatly enjoyed...

James A. Tanner Sr.

James A. Tanner Sr.

Jul 13, 2020

North East, NY -James A. Tanner Sr., 48, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at home.

He was born on April 6, 1972 in Sharon, CT the son of Arthur and Roberta (Twing) Tanner Jr.

James is Co-Owner of Tanners Home Services in Millerton, NY.

Jim had a heart of gold and was...

Stephen T. Edelstein

Stephen T. Edelstein

Jul 11, 2020

Gallatin – Stephen T. Edelstein, 74, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 11, 2020.

Stephen, and his wife Frances, retired from to their home in Gallatin from New York City several years ago.

He was a graduate of the SUNY Buffalo and received a Master’s degree in computer science from SUNY Binghamton.    For...

Fotini Tina Theodorou

Fotini Tina Theodorou

Jul 3, 2020

Copake – Fotini Tina Theodorou, 72, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020, at St. Peter’s Hospital following a brief illness.

Tina was the founder and owner of Ekavi Boutique near the United Nations in New York City.  She opened the store in 1973 and with her unique vision for a women’s boutique she brought European style and...

Calvin P. Valyou

Calvin P. Valyou

Jul 2, 2020

Calvin Patrick Valyou (44), of Copake, NY passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was born on June 9, 1976 in Sharon, Connecticut, the son of Shirley Valyou and the late Louis Valyou.

Calvin aka “Butter” began his career as a teenager as a very talented mason. For the past eight years he worked...

Milton E, Shufelt Sr.

Milton E, Shufelt Sr.

Jun 24, 2020

Milton Edwin Shufelt Sr passed away on June 24th, 2020, with his loving family.

Milton, also known to many as “Milt” or “Poppy,” was born on May 21st, 1942, in Windham, NY. Milton was predeceased by his Mother, Clara Shufelt, and Father, Edgar Shufelt. Milton resided in Ancramdale, NY, for forty plus years. Milton showed...

Rosemary Orsi Holden

Rosemary Orsi Holden

Jun 22, 2020

Rosemary Orsi Holden died Monday June 22 at her home in Wappingers Falls, NY, following a stroke several weeks prior.  She was 97.

Born in New York City in 1922, the oldest of four children, she developed a love of nature while spending summers at a relative’s farm in Pine Plains, NY, the town where she met...

Richard J. ("Can Man")  Caza

Richard J. ("Can Man") Caza

Jun 17, 2020

Clinton Corners, NY – Richard J. Caza, “Can Man” 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at home with his wife by his side.

He was born on December 5, 1941 in North Hudson, NY the son of Joseph and Marion (Guyette) Caza.

Mr. Caza was a retired mechanic for Rhinebeck Chevrolet.

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Kathleen E. Doppel

Kathleen E. Doppel

Jun 8, 2020

June 8, 2020 – Kathleen Ellen Doppel.  Born October 16, 1927, in Poughkeepsie NY, Kathleen was the daughter of Donald Chisholm and Kathryn (Manning) Chisholm.  “Kay” as she was generally known, studied early childhood education at Vassar College.  She met and married her husband Harold Doppel on April 3, 1947.  Kay worked as a secretary in Boston in...

Laurel Lee Martinez

Laurel Lee Martinez

Jun 6, 2020

**Arrangements under the direction of the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, Rhinebeck, NY**

Laurel Lee (Pease) Martinez, 64, a longtime resident of Rhinebeck, Red Hook, and Tivoli, passed away at her “crooked dinky dollhouse” on June 6, 2020 surrounded by her husband Rich and loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.  Her husband, Richard...

Gloria Mae Lyons

Gloria Mae Lyons

May 31, 2020

Gloria Mae Lyons, 81 of Hillsdale, NY passed away on Sunday May 31, 2020.

Gloria was born in Hudson, NY on October 20, 1938 She graduated from Roe Jan High School in 1957.

Gloria was married to Joseph H. Lyons Sr. on 6/14/1974. They were married for 16 years.

Gloria worked as an...

Barbara Coy Brown

Barbara Coy Brown

May 29, 2020

Barbara Coy Brown age 88, died peacefully at home Friday, May 29th surrounded by her family.

She grew up on an apple orchard in Clintondale, NY. She became a successful real estate broker in the Hudson Valley for over 40 years. Barbara was the heart of her family and enjoyed living life to the fullest....

Milo Gabriel Nelson

Milo Gabriel Nelson

May 28, 2020

Stanfordville, NY - Milo Gabriel Nelson, 82, passed away on Thursday, May 28 at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY.

He was born on January 13, 1938, in Clinton, Iowa, a son of Grant A. and Alice H. Nelson.

Milo was a graduate of Drake University, Des Moines, IA, and held two Master of Arts...

Clara Ann Patridge

Clara Ann Patridge

May 26, 2020

Clara Ann Patridge, 72 of Hudson, NY and a former longtime resident of Hillsdale and Copake passed away on Tuesday May 26, 2020 at the Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Philmont.

She was born on May 8, 1948 in Ilion, NY a daughter of the late George A. and Frances E. (Proper) Patridge....

Randy Hamilton Klawson

Randy Hamilton Klawson

May 19, 2020

Milan, NY - Randy Hamilton Klawson, 62, passed away on May 19, 2020 with family by his side after a long and courageous battle with COVID-19.

Born January 26th, 1958 in Hudson, NY, Randy was one of 9 children born to Jean and Hamilton Klawson.

Fondly bearing the nickname "Chic" throughout his youth, he graduated...

Newton B. Kemp Jr.

Newton B. Kemp Jr.

May 18, 2020

Stanfordville, NY - Newton B Kemp Jr. passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the age of 86, at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, NY.

He was born on July 8,1933 at Vassar Brother's Hospital to parents Newton Kemp Sr & Evalena Thurst Kemp Hardisty.

Newt was a lifetime resident...

Mathilda "Tillie" Bontempo

Mathilda "Tillie" Bontempo

May 13, 2020

Mathilda "Tillie" Bontempo, 88 of Hudson N.Y. passed peacefully on Wednesday May 13, 2020 of natural causes at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.

Tillie was born on February 1, 1932 to parents John and Frances O'Rourke in Brooklyn, N.Y.

She is predeceased by brothers, Edward and James and, sisters Helen and Viola....

Chester M. Marcy

Chester M. Marcy

May 11, 2020

Chester “Chet” Marcy, 84, of Claverack, NY, passed away on May 11 th due to complications from congestive heart failure.

Chet was born on June 1, 1935, in Sharon, CT, to Beulah Hagadorn and Chester Marcy.  A lifelong resident of Smithfield, Chet married Doris Burdick in 1954.  The couple resided in Smithfield, where...