Obituaries

Jan 23, 2018

Pine Plains, NY - It is will great sadness that Melinda D'Alessio Vazquez, daughter of Francis James D’Alessio announces his passing at the age of 79, at home with her and the family on January 23, 2018.

Francis (Frank) severed in the United States Navy from 1955-1961. After his time served he worked in Hartford Machine as...

Jan 17, 2018

Hudson, NY – Cecil B. E. Dykeman Jr. 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY.

He was born on June 24, 1931 in Milan, NY the son of Cecil B. and Anna M. (Coon) Dykeman Sr.

Cecil was a truck driver for...

Jan 16, 2018

Jane E. McIntosh, 72 of Hudson, NY passed away on Tuesday January 16, 2018 at the Whittier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Ghent, NY.

She was born on September 5, 1945 in Hudson, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Eleanor (Mossman) Pfeiffer.

Jane had been previously employed as a...

Jan 15, 2018

Norma Jean (Hoyt) Chorney passed away on January 16, 2018 at Vassar Medical Hospital in Poughkeepsie New York

Norma Jean was born August 23,1935 a daughter of Neils Hoyt and Alice (Frenzel) Hoyt

Norma Jean was a fun loving spirt who enjoyed being around her family.

Survivors daughter Jean Lilley, two grandsons Charles...

Jan 15, 2018

Willis W. Patenaude Sr., 84 of Copake Falls, NY died on Monday January 15, 2018 at the Gt. Barrington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in Quebec, Canada on January 22, 1933 the son of Elmer and Clare Patenaude.

He was the former owner and operator of Patenaude and Sons...

Jan 6, 2018

Amenia, NY – Lois A. Lawrence, 94, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Sharon Health Care Center in Sharon, CT.

She was born on March 20, 1923 in Rhinebeck, NY, the daughter of Percy and Edith (Kilmer) VanKeuren.

Mrs. Lawrence was kind, strong, generous and hardworking. She was dearly loved by her community....

Dec 31, 2017

Marjorie Walberg Chase died peacefully at home on December 31, 2017.  She was born in Rhinebeck, NY January 7, 1929 the daughter of John E and Martha (Warren) Walberg.  She graduated from Rhinebeck High School and from Grasslands Hospital Nursing Program Westchester County.  She married Clyde Ralston Chase in 1948.   They made their home in Pine Plains where they...

Dec 28, 2017

Stanfordville, NY - Mark Lewis Zeyher, 64, passed away at home on Thursday, December 28, 2017.

He was born on December 19, 1953 and spent his early childhood in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

The remainder of Mark's life was lived in Stanfordville, NY where he conducted business as the founder/owner of Zeyher Realty & Insurance...

Dec 22, 2017

Pine Plains, NY - Darren Phillip MacIsaac, 50, passed away on Friday,  December 22, 2017 at home.

He was born on March 6, 1967 in Poughkeepsie, NY the son of Barbara (Draney) and the late Fred MacIsaac.

Darren was a heavy machine operator.

Survivors include his son, Mason MacIsaac, companion, Tina...

Dec 16, 2017

Joanne M. Holt of Copake, NY passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Columbia Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born July 17, 1942 in Catskill, NY, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Jeannette (Benino) Bonafide. She graduated from St. Patrick’s Academy in 1960 and attended Mildred Elley Business School. She worked in the medical...

Dec 15, 2017

Sidney W. Byron, 81, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Geer Nursing and Rehab in Canaan, CT

He was born on July 29, 1936 in Albany, NY the son of Walter and Marion (Rowe) Byron.

Sid was an Insurance and Investment Broker for The Valley Group in Kingston, NY.

He served...

Dec 10, 2017

Helena “Country Girl” (Decker) Guastella died at home after a long illness on Sunday morning December 10 th , 2017.  She was born in Sharon CT in 1942, and grew up mainly in Copake NY.

She attended Roe Jan School, and moved to Tarrytown NY after graduating where she met her husband Robert Guastella who...

Dec 10, 2017

Jannette S. Keefner, age 55 of Hillsdale, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10th, 2017 in Pittsfield, MA. She was born to the late Calvin A. Sheldon and Nancy B. Sheldon on December 21st, 1961.

In 1987, Jannette married the love of her life, James (Mike) Keefner, and had two daughters together, Whitney, age...

Dec 8, 2017

Pine Plains, NY – Diane A. Dam, 72, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 8, 2017.

She was born on December 1, 1945 in Gt. Barrington, MA the daughter of Thomas and Rita (Gaspard) Jones.

Diane was a postal clerk for Pine Plains Post Office for twenty...

Dec 7, 2017

Pine Plains, NY - Thomas Gilbert Briggs, 75, passed away on December 7, 2017 at Vassar Brother Medical Center Poughkeepsie, NY.

He was born May 11, 1942 to Edward and Lois Briggs of Poughkeepsie, NY.

Tom is survived by his wife of forty seven years, Mary; and by his children Nathan...

Dec 6, 2017

Kermit Niver, 87 of Copake, NY passed away on Wednesday December 6, 2017.

He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Myra Niver.

Kermit is survived by his spouse Marlyn Neer-Niver, several step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He retired from First National Store in Millerton, NY, Kermit served...

Dec 2, 2017

Edna May Davis Dawson known to most as Babe of Hillsdale passed away on December 2, 2017 after a short but hard fought battle. Babe was born April 2, 1928 in College Point, NY daughter of Charles E and Edna Vinny Cool Davis. Mrs. Dawson is survived by her husband and best friend Samuel, of 70 years. Also surviving...