Obituaries

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...

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...