Obituaries

Pauline Elizabeth Deuel

Pauline Elizabeth Deuel

Sep 16, 2011

Clinton Corners-Pauline Elizabeth Deuel, 91, passed away on September 16, 2011 at the Sharon Health Care Center in Sharon, CT. Born February 6, 1920 in Hastings-on-Hudson, she was the daughter of Pauline (Messier) Palmer and Arthur Palmer, Sr. Pauline was a gardener at the Dutchess County Cooperative Extension in Millbrook, NY. She is survived by a brother, Arthur Palmer, Jr....

John Harold Wilkinson

John Harold Wilkinson

Sep 12, 2011

John Harold Wilkinson, 70 of Copake, NY, a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Monday September 12, 2011 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY. He was born on September 17, 1940 in Gt. Barrington, MA the son of Harold and Mina (Boyles) Wilkinson. A lifelong area resident he was a graduate of Roeliff Jansen Central School in...

Lawrence J. Doyle

Lawrence J. Doyle

Sep 12, 2011

Stanfordville - Lawrence "Larry" J. Doyle of Stanfordville, NY passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, surrounded by his family. He was born in Amityville, NY in 1955. His father, Edward, predeceased him in 1975, and his mother, Margaret, passed away in 2010. Larry is survived by his siblings, Edward Doyle of Stanfordville,...

Darren C. Good

Darren C. Good

Sep 7, 2011

Stanfordville, NY - Darren C. Good, 44, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. He was born in Queens, NY on May 16, 1967 the son of Richard F. Good of Stanfordville, NY and the late Sarah J. "Sally" (McReynolds) Good. He was the Head Cook for Home Plate in Stanfordville, NY. He was a 1985 graduate of the Pine...

Muriel Virginia Schmidt

Muriel Virginia Schmidt

Aug 20, 2011

Hillsdale, N - Muriel Virginia Schmidt, 94, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ on August 28, 1916 the daughter of the late Edwin M. and Amelia (Charles) Davis. Virginia lived first part of her life in Northwestern, NJ, mostly in Baleville. She and her husband, Edward Rodman...

Stanley J. Gansowski

Stanley J. Gansowski

Aug 19, 2011

Copake Falls - Stanley J. Gansowski, 92, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011 at the Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT. He was born November 30, 1918, the son of the late Benjamin and Anna (Brosky) Gansowski. Mr. Gansowski formerly owned and operated the Fox Hill Farm in Ancramdale, NY. He was a longtime active communicant of the Our Lady...

Reinaldo Torres

Reinaldo Torres

Aug 16, 2011

Pine Plains, NY - Reinaldo "Ray" Torres, 56, an eighteen year resident of Pine Plains passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was born in Manhattan, NY on January 3, 1955 the son of the late Reinaldo and Elvira (Ortiz) Torres. In 1974, Ray began 5 years of active military service...

Robert E. Murphy

Robert E. Murphy

Aug 14, 2011

Robert E. Murphy, 81 of Deer Run Rd. in Millerton, NY passed away on Sunday August 14, 2011 at the Sharon Health Care Center, Sharon, CT. He was born in Manhattan on April 24, 1930 a son of Lawrence and Dolores (Rey) Murphy. Formerly of Unionvale, Mr. Murphy attended Our Lady of Hope Parish in Copake Falls. Prior to his...

Richard J. Carroll

Richard J. Carroll

Aug 7, 2011

Richard J. Carroll, 76 of Lake Amenia Rd. in Amenia, NY passed away on Sunday August 7, 2011 at his residence. He was born on February 4, 1935 in Sharon, CT a son of Florence (Brunese) Carroll of Amenia and the late John J. Carroll. Richard was a self employed landscaper and also involved in the scrap metal business. He...

Clyde Ralston Chase

Clyde Ralston Chase

Aug 6, 2011

Clyde Ralston Chase, 84, a lifelong resident of his beloved Pine Plains died peacefully August 6, 2011 in his childhood home surrounded by his family after a 10 year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born September 25, 1926 to longtime Pine Plains residents Dr. E. Earle Chase and Marion (Ralston) Chase. His grandfather, Fred W. Ralston, was the GE...

Joseph Cornelius Horan Jr

Joseph Cornelius Horan Jr

Aug 4, 2011

Stanfordville - Joseph Cornelius Horan Jr., 69, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011. He was born on September 17, 1941 in Yonkers New York. He was the son of the late Jane Stottler, whose Dutch family has been residents of New York since 1636, and Joseph Cornelius Horan, a World War I veteran, whose family was from County Cork...

Sarah B. Leshner

Sarah B. Leshner

Aug 4, 2011

Sarah B. Leshner, 93 of Copake Lake, NY and Delray Beach, FL passed away on Thursday August 4, 2011 at Fairview Commons in Gt. Barrington, MA. She was born on November 2, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Samuel and Ida Barishnekoff. Mrs. Leshner had been a local resident since 1969 spending the winters in Florida. Previous to moving...

Susan Mills Feenstra

Susan Mills Feenstra

Aug 4, 2011

Susan Mills Feenstra of Hillsdale, NY died on August 4, 2011 after a brief battle with lung cancer. Until the end she confronted her illness with courage and the determination to live. She is survived by her husband, Richard Feenstra, by family in the United States and Europe and by numerous friends. Prior to her retirement she was Chief Financial...

Dan H. Elliott

Dan H. Elliott

Aug 1, 2011

Ancram, NY - Dan H. Elliott, 71, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011 at home. He was born in Morris, NY on December 6, 1939 the son of Adrian and Harriett (Weidman) Elliott. Dan was a restoration carpenter for the State of New York. He also enjoyed working on the dairy farm. He is a member of the Ancram...

Elizabeth M. Ashton

Elizabeth M. Ashton

Jul 27, 2011

Elizabeth M. (Schroeder) Ashton, 44, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her husband on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, following a long struggle with cancer. Beth brought joy and love to everything she did and everyone she met. Known for her beautiful voice and thoughtful songwriting, she loved singing and playing music in local folk and bluegrass venues...

Shirley Elizabeth Rivard

Shirley Elizabeth Rivard

Jul 23, 2011

Millerton - Shirley Elizabeth Rivard, 54, of Millerton, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at her residence after a long and brave battle with cancer. She was born on August 20, 1956 in Sharon, Connecticut, the daughter of Arthur and Bertha (McCauley) Tanner. Shirley was an amazing person who selflessly dedicated her time to taking care of others....

Pamela B. Way

Pamela B. Way

Jul 16, 2011

Pine Plains, NY - Pamela B. Way, 47, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT. She was born in Burlington, VT on August 4, 1963 the daughter of Robert R. Barry of Maine and Diana (Smith) MacCallum of Maryland. Pam was a Produce Clerk for Grand Union in Millerton, NY. She was a member...

George Henry Ashley, Ii

George Henry Ashley, Ii

Jul 13, 2011

George Henry Ashley, II age 89 of Copake, NY passed away on Wednesday July 13, 2011 at the Fireman's Home in Hudson, NY. He was born in Old Chatham, New York on June 17, 1922. He was the son of George Henry Ashley and Jenny Staats Ashley (later Batemen). He attended and graduated from the Riders Mills Elementary School, New...

Susan A. Heath

Susan A. Heath

Jul 12, 2011

Susan A. Heath, 50 of Anthony St. Ext. in Hillsdale, NY passed away at her residence on Tuesday July 12, 2011. She was born on August 2, 1960 in Hudson, NY the daughter of Harry W. Heath Jr. of Port Orange, FL and the late Shirley (Snow) Heath. A lifelong area resident, Sue was a graduate of Taconic Hills High...

Scott J. Morey

Scott J. Morey

Jul 9, 2011

Ancramdale, NY - Scott J. Morey, 49, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Geer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Canaan, CT. He was born in Rhinebeck, NY on May 24, 1962 the son of Imogene B. (Chamer) Morey and the late Williard F. "Bull" Morey. Scott was employed by Kimberly Clark Corporation. He is a member of the...