Obituaries

Richard V. Christiana

Richard V. Christiana

Feb 27, 2020

Richard V Christiana, 89, of North Hillsdale NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27 th , 2020 after a short illness.   He was born in Hudson, NY in 1930 to Margaret and Joseph Christiana of Craryville.   He milked cows on the family farm while growing up, and played football at the Roeliff Jansen school where he graduated from...

Barbara 'Mike' Remsburger

Barbara 'Mike' Remsburger

Feb 24, 2020

Pine Plains – Barbara J. ‘Mike’ Remsburger, 82, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, at her home in Pine Plains.

Born January 7, 1938 in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of David M.  and Harriet E. (McGhee) Remsburger.

Mike graduated from Pine Plains Central School in 1956.  She was an outstanding athlete and was recognized...

Dorothy Jean Hoffman

Dorothy Jean Hoffman

Feb 22, 2020

Dorothy Jean Hoffman of Hillsdale, NY passed away peacefully on February 22, 2020.

Dorothy was born July 4 th , 1927, the daughter of Harold and Helen DeWitt of North Chatham.

She married Warren George Hoffman, Sr. of Hillsdale on October 6 th , 1947.  She worked for a local company...

Wendy Osterman - New

Wendy Osterman - New

Feb 21, 2020

Wendy Osterman - New, 52 of Hillsdale, NY passed away on Friday February 21, 2020 at her residence.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are with the Peck and Peck Funeral Home of Copake, NY.

To send an online condolence...

June H. Laverack

June H. Laverack

Feb 19, 2020

June H. Laverack, 86 of Copake, NY passed peacefully on February 19, 2020 at Fairview Hospital in Gt. Barrington, MA.

She was born on July 3, 1933 in Bronx, NY  to the late Herbert G. and Hilda (Taylor) Schmeichel.

June moved to North Hillsdale, NY in 1934 to the Gustave and...

Keith W. Hawver Jr.

Keith W. Hawver Jr.

Feb 17, 2020

Keith Wallace Hawver Jr., better known as Peanut passed away on February 17th, 2020 at age 60 in his home in Millerton, NY. Keith was preceded in death by his father Keith Sr and is survived by his mother Barbara, brothers Perry, Scott and Kevin and sisters Amanda and Angela.  Along with his children Chad, Briana and Jordan [with...

Gerald L. Page

Gerald L. Page

Feb 11, 2020

Gerald L. Page, 81 of Hudson, NY passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2020 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY.

He was born on June 29, 1938 in New Milford, CT the son of Walter and Nina (Jennings) Page.

Gerald was a graduate of Roeliff Jansen High School, class of...

Jill Peck Vona

Jill Peck Vona

Jan 26, 2020

Jill Peck Vona, of Latham, NY, formerly of Copake, NY, passed away Sunday, January 26, surrounded by her family. Jill was born on January 17, 1947, the wife of the late Paul J. Vona, daughter of the late Charles Buel and Jean (Tremper) Peck. Jill is survived by her sister, Joni Peck Ford of Lakeville, CT,  her nephew,...

Scott S Fuchs

Scott S Fuchs

Jan 26, 2020

Scott was born in Washington, D.C., a city he always held dear, on August 19, 1940.  His parents, Mary Blank and Morris L. Fuchs were both immigrants to the U.S.A. from Eastern Europe.  He attended Shepherd Elementary School and graduated from Coolidge High School in 1958.  He attended Carnegie Tech (and don’t call it Carnegie Mellon) in Pittsburgh, PA...

Elsie Degarmo-Smith

Elsie Degarmo-Smith

Jan 25, 2020

Framingham - Elsie Mae Borden DeGarmo-Smith of Framingham, MA died January 25 at the age of 91 at Saint Patricks Manor, where she had been living since 2018. Widowed twice by the age of 38, Elsie raised five children in Pine Plains, NY while building a successful sales business during an era when women still generally worked in the...

Frank Yerger

Frank Yerger

Jan 25, 2020

Frank Yerger, 78, died Saturday, January 25.

He was born to George and Mildred Yerger, May 11, 1941 in Freemansburg, PA.Frank graduated from Bethlehem Tech before serving in the U.S. Navy.While working for Sheridan, he married Patricia Cymbala in 1967 where they lived together in Brooklyn, NY before relocating to Putnam Valley and then retired to Clinton...

John` T. Bertomeu

John` T. Bertomeu

Jan 25, 2020

John T. Bertomeu (Tom)

John was born on February 19, 1946 in Cairo, New York, the son of Antonio and Florence. John passed away at home on Saturday January 25, 2020. John was also predeceased by his brother Joseph.

John was a Navy Veteran having served his country from April...

Marlyn J. Neer - Niver

Marlyn J. Neer - Niver

Jan 16, 2020

Marlyn J. Neer – Niver, 87 of Copake NY passed away on Thursday January 16, 2020 at Fairview Commons in Gt. Barrington, MA.

She was born on April 27, 1932 in Hudson NY to the late Henry and Ella (Piester) Alberti.

Marilyn retired from the United States Postal Service in 1992....

Anthony H. Fontana

Anthony H. Fontana

Jan 14, 2020

Gallatin, NY – Anthony H. Fontana, 60, formerly of Yonkers, NY passed away at home on January 14, 2020.

He was born on June 3, 1959 in Yonkers, NY the son of Harry and the late Grace (DE Michaels) Fontana.

Anthony was a Master Plumber and owner of Tana Temperature Control Company in Yonkers. He...

Farley F. Churton

Farley F. Churton

Jan 5, 2020

Stanfordville, NY -   Farley Frederick Churton A.k.a. “Fud” was born to Robert and Susanna (Farley) Churton on May 6th, 1952 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, Connecticut.  Farley was the second born of four sons. He passed away on January 5th, 2020 at 1112pm at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, N.Y.  Farley was 67 years young at the time of...

Guy H. Johnson

Guy H. Johnson

2020

Stanfordville – Guy H. Johnson, 77, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at home in Stanfordville.

Upon high school graduation, Guy proudly served 4 years in the Coast Guard on the USCG Half Moon WAVP-378.   Guy was a longtime local resident.  He had a successful career working with purebred Angus cattle for over 20 years and...

Patricia Susan Stickles

Patricia Susan Stickles

Dec 30, 2019

Patrica (Banks) Stickles, 74, of Copake, passed on Monday December 30th, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 4th, 2020 at the West Copake Reformed Church with the Rev. Warren Siebert officiating.  A luncheon will follow at Craryville Firehouse.

Pat was born and grew up in Massachusetts. ...

Louis Buddy Galm

Louis Buddy Galm

Dec 30, 2019

Rexford, NY - Louis (Buddy) E. Galm, 77, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2019.

He was born on October 2, 1942 in Yonkers NY; lived with his parents in Edgewater, Bronx NY.

He moved to Pine Plains at a young age, attending school in Pine Plains Central School District where he excelled...

Norma Helen Midthun

Norma Helen Midthun

Dec 23, 2019

Pine Plains - Norma Helen Midthun, 87, passed away at home on December 23, 2019.

Per Norma’s wishes, she spent her last days watching the birds and squirrels at the feeders and looking out at Twin Island Lake and Stissing Mountain from the comfort of her living room.

Born July 26, 1932 in Oceanside, NY,...

Jacqueline (Losee)  Moody

Jacqueline (Losee) Moody

Dec 22, 2019

Clinton Corners, NY – Jacqueline Moody, 95, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at The Thompson House in Rhinebeck, NY

She was born on December 2, 1924 in Elizabeth, NJ the daughter of John and Gladys (Stuart) Losee.

Mrs. Moody was a secretary for the Pine Plains Central School District.

On March...