Obituaries

Kristine Alexis George
Jan 7, 2016
Pine Plains - Kristine Alexis George, 23, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016. Kristine was a graduate Pine Plains High School, She will be remembered as a free spirit and talented artist: and as someone who enjoyed cooking and music. She is now reunited with her beloved Dalmatian "Domino" and missed by her dog Marley. Kristine was born August 26,...

Linda M. Pfeiffer
Jan 6, 2016
Linda M. Pfeiffer, 71 of South Burlington, VT passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2016 at the University of Vermont Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on July 30, 1944 in Gt. Barrington, MA the daughter of the late Harold R. and Hazel (Becker) Pfeiffer. Linda was a graduate of Hudson High School in 1962 and then...

Thomas R. Mcclain
Dec 31, 2015
Thomas R. McClain, 55 passed away on December 31st, 2015 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown, NY. He was born March 24th, 1960 to Thomas H. McClain and Martha (Steigleman) Corretti, who both predeceased him. Thomas was raised in a happy home by his mother and step-father, Gesue Corretti, where he lived with his little brother Shawn in Jefferson...

Marjorie "Ellie" N. Haire
Dec 31, 2015
Pine Plains, NY - Marjorie "Ellie" N. Haire, 91, a longtime resident of Pine Plains, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at The Baptist Home in Rhinebeck, NY. She was born on October 23, 1924 in Ancram, NY the daughter of Perry and Hazel (Burch) Lown. In her early years, Ellie worked as a switch board operator for...

Vincent Radice
Dec 22, 2015
On December 22, 2015, Vincent Radice passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home. Born February 19, 1930 in Bayonne, NJ to Vincent and Rosemanda Radice. He served in the US Army as a member of the Army Band. As an accomplished alto saxophone player he later played alongside many of the famous jazz singers of the 50's including...

Anna L. Drumm
Dec 21, 2015
West Copake, NY - Anna L. Drumm, 101, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 at Pine Haven Nursing Home, Philmont, NY where she had made her home for the last Ten years. She was born on December 1, 1914 in West New York, NJ the daughter of George and Anna (Leeger) Rover. Survivors include a son, Ronnie and his...

Leon John Moody Ii
Dec 19, 2015
Leon John Moody II, 77 of Craryville, NY passed away on Saturday December 19, 2015 at Fairview Hospital in Gt. Barrington, MA. He was born on April 3, 1938 in Lancaster, NH son of the late Leon and Elizabeth (Spang) Moody. Mr. Moody served with the United States Army from 1961 - 1963. A lineman, he was a member of...

Lance S. Miller
Dec 18, 2015
Lance S. Miller, 65 of Copake, NY passed away on Friday December 18 at his residence. He was born on March 3, 1950 in Gt. Barrington, Ma the son of the late Palan P. and Marion J. (Sologub) Miller. Mr. Miller was a graduate of the former Roeliff Jansen High School, class of 1969 and later served...

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...
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