Obituaries
Audrey M. Dykeman
Mar 27, 2026
Audrey M. Dykeman, 89 of Livingston, passed peacefully on March 27, 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Rhinebeck on October 18, 1938. Audrey worked at the Adventist Retirement Home in Livingston for 10 years. She was known as Mimi to all of us and was a beautiful women who loved by all of her family....
Richard J. Berry
Mar 27, 2026
Richard J. Berry, 76, of Pine Plains, a proud Army veteran, lifelong motorcyclist, and devoted friend and partner, died peacefully early Friday morning, March 27, 2026.
Born Nov. 14, 1949, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Berry of Rhinebeck. He graduated in 1969 from Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park.
Shortly after graduation, Mr. Berry...
Barry Weinberger
Mar 25, 2026
Barry Weinberger, a beloved husband, father, and amazing friend has passed away at the age of 72. Barry passed away in his home alongside his loving wife Mary Weinberger, son Jonathan, and daughter-in-law Samantha. Barry was born and raised in New York, but enjoyed his more recent years as a Florida “snowbird.” Barry lived life to the fullest, spending much...
Michael P. Manning
Mar 18, 2026
Michael P. Manning, 73, of Pine Plains, passed away peacefully at his home on March 18, 2026. Born Sept. 14, 1952, in Oceanside, New York to the late Philip and Gloria Manning. He grew up on Long Island and graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a degree in geology. Before settling in Pine Plains, he worked a variety of jobs...
Clara Van Tassel
Mar 16, 2026
On March 16, 2026, Clara Boice Van Tassel, surrounded by loved ones at home, passed away peacefully from this Earth. She passed in the same way she lived- exactly how she wanted.
She leaves her broken-hearted children- Patricia Van Tassel, Stephen (Jean) Van Tassel, Bruce (Melissa) VanTassel, Katrina (Peter Haughie) Van Tassel, Sandra (Allan) Chabot, and her special nephew David and...
Fannie Jones
Mar 12, 2026
Fannie Jones, age 80, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at 2:18 a.m at Columbia Memorial Hospital, in Hudson. Fannie was born on March 7, 1946, in Rhinebeck to her mother, Pauline Hosier, and her father, James Lawrence. She grew up alongside her siblings, Edith Rodegerdts, Cora “Dolly” Richardson, and Ernie “Buddy” Lawrence.
Fannie lived a life defined by kindness, devotion,...
Karen A. Brooks
Mar 6, 2026
Karen A. Brooks, 76, of Pine Plains, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at The Pines at Catskill. Karen was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister whose life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her family, her passion for music, and her dedication to education. She was born on January 5, 1950, in Cobleskill, New York and was...
Bruce J. Pecorella
Mar 1, 2026
Bruce Joseph Pecorella of Pine Plains, NY, left this world too soon on March 1, 2026, at the age of 76, at Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. During his final days and moments, he was surrounded by family and friends at his side.
He was born to Philip and Catherine Pecorella on February 6, 1950, in New York, NY, and was...
Helen Shewchesin
Feb 26, 2026
Helen Shewchesin went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 3, 1923 to the late Walter and Mary Szybinski. She was married to the late William Shewchesin who passed in 1990. She lived in Pine Plains for 75 years and enjoyed a quiet life. A woman of...
Laurie (Platt) Winfrey Shnayerson
Feb 20, 2026
Laurie Platt Winfrey Shnayerson, 83, a veteran picture editor and wife of the late, renowned magazine editor Robert (“Bob”) Beahan Shnayerson, died at home in Hillsdale, NY. on February 20, surrounded by family, after a short illness.
The eldest daughter of William Vernon Platt and Yvonne Bernard Beardsley of Rye, NY, Laurie was born in 1942 in Washington, DC, while her...
Robert C. Kipp III
Feb 18, 2026
Robert C. Kipp, III, of Millerton, passed away peacefully February 18th, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, and camping.
He is survived by his mother Faith Kipp of Stanfordville NY; his long time girlfriend, Joan Lindsay of Millerton NY; as well as his five children Robert Kipp, IV, of Standfordville NY, Jesse Kipp...
Dale E. Peterson
Feb 5, 2026
Dale E. Peterson passed away peacefully before sunrise on February 5, 2026, at Kimball Farms Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lenox, MA with his wife of 56 years, Louise, by his side. Dale was a man of great character who left a strong impression on everyone he met.
Dale was born in 1948 in New Westminster, British Columbia in Canada and...
Santino Delfino
Feb 3, 2026
Santino Louis Delfino was born on November 30th, 2001 in Carmel, New York. He lived a life defined by love. Despite only being given a life expectancy of one year, Santino fought against his condition, SMA Type 1, each and every day, and lived 24 beautiful years. He was a light in everyone’s life and a true inspiration to anyone...
J. Mark Schmearer
Feb 1, 2026
J. Mark Schmearer, age 74, passed away at his home in Copake, NY, on February 1, 2026. He was born in Seattle, Washington to the late Abraham and Marcella (Crane) Schmearer but spent most of his early life in Montana. Growing up in Montana instilled in him a great love of the outdoors, especially for the mountains; he visited as...
Patrick Joseph McDermott
Jan 23, 2026
Patrick Joseph McDermott, age 81 of Monroe, New York died peacefully on Jan 23, 2026 in Rhinebeck, New York of old age. He was the second of twelve children born to Patrick McDermott and Mary Hanley of Roscommon, Ireland on Feb 22, 1944. He worked as a residential building Superintendent in New York City for many years prior to retirement.
Patrick’s many...
Peter E. Langton Sr.
Jan 23, 2026
Peter E. Langton Sr., of Hudson, a devoted family man, passed away on January 23, 2026, in Schodack, New York, at the age of 69. Born on August 13, 1956, in New York, and growing up on Long Island, Peter's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his loved ones and his passionate commitment to his work.
Throughout his career,...
Oren "Sonny" J. Race Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
Oren "Sonny" J. Race Jr., of Hudson, born on July 22, 1952, in Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at Pine Haven Nursing Home. Sonny was a beloved member of his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He had a remarkable eye for a variety of items, which was reflected in his diverse hobbies...
Janet Reasoner
Jan 20, 2026
Janet Reasoner, beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the age of 82.
Janet was born on July 16, 1943, in Los Angeles, CA, to the late James and Ione Buie. She is survived by her brother, John Buie; her children, Katherine Duenckel, Jeffrey Leach and his wife Lisa Shay, John Reasoner and his...
Judith Blevins
Jan 15, 2026
Judith G. Blevins, 86, of Copake, New York, was called to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Judie was born on May 23, 1939, in Queens, New York, to William A. Goudie and Mildred (Rhodes) Dreves. She moved to Hillsdale in 1956, where she was raised by her mother and beloved stepfather,...
Donald R. Fournier
Jan 10, 2026
Donald Roger Fournier, 64, of Copake, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, surrounded by his family after a brief illness.
Born June 16, 1961, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, he was the third of five children of the late Leonard and Irene Fournier. Donald was a gifted carpenter who noticed what others missed, believing that the smallest details were what made...
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