Obituaries
Valerie J. Schmeichel
Dec 17, 2015
Valerie J. Schmeichel, 73 of Hillsdale, NY passed away on Thursday December 17, 2015 at Albany Medical Center, Albany NY. She was born on March 18, 1942 in Copake, NY the daughter of the late Kenneth J. and Almeda (Van Alphen) Hall. A life long local resident she was a graduate of Roeliff Jansen High School. Until her recent retirement...
Anthony O'Connor
Dec 12, 2015
Anthony "Tony" O'Connor, 71 of Copake, NY passed away on Saturday December 12, 2015 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY. Tony was born on July 15, 1944 in Ireland a son of Peter and Mary (Flanagan) O'Connor. He had been employed for the past 25 years as a carpenter at Camp Pontiac in West Copake. Tony was a communicant...
Ellwood Jessie Hoyt
Dec 11, 2015
Ellwood "Woody" Jessie Hoyt, 88, of Ancram, NY died Friday December, 11, 2015 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by family. Born December 8, 1927 to Henry and Annie Tompkins Hoyt. He was a graduate of Roeliff Jansen High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1957. On Aug. 18, 1981, he married Katherine Brown of Lee,...
Delbert M. Boyles Sr
Dec 9, 2015
Delbert M. "Duke" Boyles Sr., 93 of Schnackenberg Rd. in Ghent, NY passed away on Wednesday December 9, 2015 at his residence. Duke was born on March 17, 1922 in Ancram, NY a son of Delbert C. and Hazel (Brothers) Boyles. A lifelong resident of Columbia County, Duke was a self employed building contractor. He proudly served his country with...
Martin T. Trombly
Dec 5, 2015
Martin T. Trombly, 76 of Mountainview St. in Copake Falls, NY passed away on Saturday December 5, 2015 at his residence. He was born on May 22, 1939 a son of the late Merrell and Gertrude (Chapman) Trombly. Martin was a graduate of Ockawamick High School, class of 1968 and later graduated from SUNY Cobleskill. A former volunteer fireman, he...
Polly Jo Masters
Dec 4, 2015
We mourn the passing of Polly Jo Masters of Ancramdale, NY who died peacefully at home on December 4, 2015 surrounded by her children, at the age of 91. The family thanks the community of caregivers and friends who encircled her with love, companionship, laughter and music since 2008: Diane F., Keavy B., Joni F., Elizabeth M., Gaye P., Peggy...
Arnold D. "Sonny" Rothvoss
Dec 2, 2015
Arnold D. "Sonny" Rothvoss, 82 of Hurley, NY and formerly of Ancramdale, NY passed away on Wednesday December 2, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 16, 1933 in the Town of Ancram, NY a son of the late Arnold Rothvoss Jr. and Minnie Rothvoss Tripp. A farmer by trade, Sonny also owned...
Robert Pulver Bird
Dec 2, 2015
Pine Plains, NY - Robert Pulver Bird, 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at home. He was born on August 3, 1938 in Stanfordville, NY the son of Walthrop P. and Jenny (Remsberger) Bird. Bob was a carpenter and dairy farmer. Survivors include a son, Robert O. Bird Sr. of Pine Plains, NY; three daughters, Jill Wyant of...
Rose Marie Johnson
Nov 26, 2015
Milan, NY - Rose Marie Johnson, 79, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at home with her loving family at her side. She was born on March 13, 1936 in Poughkeepsie, NY the daughter of Alexander and Gladys (Morgan) Horne. Mrs. Johnson was a nurse's aide. Survivors include her three daughters, Lynda Lee (Randy) Klawson of Milan, NY; Victoria...
Gerald D. "Jerry" Murphy
Nov 25, 2015
Poughkeepsie, NY - Gerald D. "Jerry" Murphy, 53, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at home. He was born on August 27, 1962 in Sharon, CT the son of Donald W. and Judith E. (Kilmer) Murphy Sr. He was owner and operator of Murphy's Home Improvements. Survivors include his life-partner, Lorianne Hughes of Poughkeepsie, NY; three step-children, Dillon Hughes,...
Madeline G. Burton
Nov 16, 2015
Milan, NY - Madeline G. Burton, 63, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, NY. She was born on January 6, 1952 in Sharon, CT the daughter of Oscar G. and Minnie E. (Cuomo) Wendover. Madeline was a therapy aide at Hudson River Psychiatric Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Survivors include her daughter, Racquel Palmer...
Irene Fournier
Nov 1, 2015
Irene Fournier, 83 a longtime resident of Copake, NY passed away after a long illness on Sunday November 1, 2015 at Fairview Commons in Gt. Barrington, MA. She was born on June 14, 1932 in Irasburg, VT a daughter of Lorenzo and Rosilda (Landry) Girouard. Irene enjoyed many hobbies including bowling, knitting, bird watching and especially spending time with her...
Gloria May Midwood
Nov 1, 2015
Gloria May "Googie" Midwood, 87, passed away November 1, 2015, at Brookmeade Baptist Home, Rhinebeck. Born March 31, 1928, in Pine Plains, to Floyd (Stubby) and Margaret (Miller) Sigler, Gloria is also predeceased by her twin-sisters, Liane Sigler and Lillian Conklin, and brothers, James Sigler and Floyd (Sonny) Sigler, Jr. Educated in Perry's Corners and Millerton Schools, Gloria worked at...
Albert Edward Lovelace
Oct 31, 2015
Albert Edward Lovelace, a resident of Pine Haven Nursing Home, Philmont, NY and formerly Copake, NY and Eastchester, NY, passed peacefully Saturday, October 31, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Al was born October 22, 1931 to William & Grace Lovelace in the Bronx. He attended local schools and enjoyed a happy childhood with his brother Billy. On April 18,...
Helen J. Hoysradt
Oct 27, 2015
Ancram, NY - Helen J. Hoysradt, 95, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Sharon Health Care Center in Sharon, CT. She was born on February 23, 1920 in Florida, NY the daughter of Harold and Beatrice (Baker) Jessup. After graduating from High School she attended Pratt Institute where she studied Fashion Design. In 1940 she married the late...
Kathryn M. "Kay" Pendergast
Oct 22, 2015
Pine Plains, NY - Kathryn M. "Kay" Pendergast, 93, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at home. She was born on March 21, 1922 in New York City the daughter of Edward and Harriet (Pectal) Bellinger. Mrs. Pendergast was a homemaker. On October 6, 1940 she married the late Chester F. Pendergast. He predeceased her on October 18, 2006....
Calvin "Kimmy" Pendergast
Oct 22, 2015
Pine Plains, NY - Calvin "Kimmy" Pendergast, 56, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at home. He was born on December 11, 1958 in Rhinebeck, NY the son of Chester F. and Kathryn M. (Bellinger) Pendergast. Mr. Pendergast was a self-employed caretaker. Kimmy had many odd jobs during his life ranging from dishwashing, working at Kodak, fireworks and the...
Dante A. Denardis
Oct 21, 2015
Stanfordville, NY - Dante A. DeNardis, 79, went home to heaven on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. He was born on September 16, 1936 in Tarrytown, NY, the son of the late Erasmo and Annina (Campilii) DeNardis. Dante was a member of the Local 21 Plumber's and Steamfitters Union for fifty five years. He was skilled in many trades and did...
Christina Marie Porpora
Oct 12, 2015
Phoenix, AZ - Christina Marie Porpora, entered heavens gates on Monday October 12, 2015. She forged a brief but memorable 29 years of generosity, compassion, education and love. She was born on May 2, 1986 the daughter of Carol (Lorenzo) Porpora and Ralph Porpora, sister to Michael, Brian, his wife Brianne and their two children Daniel and Olivia. Christina was...
Tonya M. "Cookie" Elmendorf
Oct 6, 2015
Tonya M. "Cookie" Elmendorf, 45 of Hillsdale, NY passed away to eternal life on Tuesday October 6, 2015 at her residence. She was born on April 8, 1970 in Sharon, CT a daughter of the late George and Cloey (Doyle) Elmendorf. A graduate of Germantown High School, she was a hard worker and valued employee of Global Corporation, XTRA Mart...
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