Obituaries

Anna Maria Platé

Anna Maria Platé

Oct 5, 2025

Anna Maria Platé, 87, peacefully departed this life on October 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Born on November 5, 1937 in Pradovera , Piacenza, Italy. The daughter of the late Carlo and Teresa (Maschi) Boglioli. Anna Maria lived a life enriched by her unwavering dedication to her family.

On January 18, 1955,...

Gertrude Wilson

Gertrude Wilson

Oct 4, 2025

Gertrude (Trudie) Keith Wilson, passed away peacefully in Barnstead, New Hampshire on October 4th, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Ballindalloch Scottland, on September 18th, 1934, to Alexander (Sandy) Keith and Gertrude Keith. Trudie was preceded in death by her husband William Wilson and her two sisters; Christine Riddle and Frances Montemorra.

Her journey on this earth was one...

Stefanie J. Weber

Stefanie J. Weber

Sep 30, 2025

Stefanie J. Weber (nee Dahl) passed away on September 30, 2025, in Conway, South Carolina. She was 85.Stefanie was born on March 15, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY, to Walter and Ada (Bogomolny) Dahl. She graduated from Erasmus Hall High School where she met her future husband, Harvey J. Weber. They married in 1959.Once their children were older, Stefanie returned to...

Gary R. Mesec Jr.

Gary R. Mesec Jr.

Sep 29, 2025

Gary R. Mesec Jr., 60, of Gallatin, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2025, with his loving companion by his side. He was born on November 30, 1964 in Plattsburgh, to Donna M. (Ransom) Bard and Gary R. Mesec Sr. He was a dedicated and self-employed painter, whose work reflected the passion and care he brought to all...

Laurie Kalanges

Laurie Kalanges

Sep 22, 2025

Laurie Kalanges, 65 of Pine Plains, left this world on September 22, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Middletown, New York to Thomas Cutler and Mary (Swindell). She graduated from Pine Bush High School and began working. In 1995, she moved to Pine Plains to provide a great life to her children. At that time she also started...

Blair W. Price

Blair W. Price

Sep 19, 2025

Blair W. Price, affectionately known as “Rocky,” passed away on September 19, 2025, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was born on September 18, 1961, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, and lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a profound love for his family and friends. At the young age of 17, he moved to the area to be closer...

Anna E. Chappuis

Anna E. Chappuis

Sep 18, 2025

Anna E. Chappuis, 94, of Hillsdale, NY passed away on September 18, 2025, at Fairview Commons in Great Barrington MA. Born on January 13, 1931, the daughter of Burton and Ethel (Patterson) Leach, Anna graced the lives of everyone she met with her loving kindness and vibrant spirit. Throughout her life, she was known not just for her warmth but...

Carol Johnson

Carol Johnson

Sep 17, 2025

Carol Johnson, vibrant spirit and cherished friend, was born on October 5, 1967, in Cortlandt, New York. The daughter of the late Alfred Johnson and Helene (Hagstrand) Johnson. She graced this world for nearly 58 years before passing peacefully on September 17, 2025 at home in Germantown. 

Carol's life was filled with warmth, laughter, and an infectious positivity that touched everyone...

Ann M. Webster

Ann M. Webster

Sep 13, 2025

Ann Marie Webster, 74, of Copake, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center with her husband and daughter by her side. Born on September 28, 1950 at Fairview Hospital she was a lifelong resident of Copake, NY. Raised by her father Robert Wolcott, his wife Beatrice Wolcott, and her grandparents Ivan and Katie Wolcott. A...

Patricia K. Frederick

Patricia K. Frederick

Sep 8, 2025

Patricia K. Frederick, passed away on September 8, 2025, at The Landing at Laurel Lake in Lee, Massachusetts. Born on July 26, 1941, in the Bronx, New York, Patricia lit up the lives of those around her with her outgoing personality and remarkable sense of humor. She had an unparalleled gift for storytelling that captivated friends and family alike.

Patricia began...

Mary Ann Nowak

Mary Ann Nowak

Sep 1, 2025

Mary Ann Nowak, 76, of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital. She was born in Hudson, New York on January 24, 1949, the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Baretsky) Ptaszek. After graduating from Hudson High School she went to work for the Columbia County Treasurer's Office. She later would go on to...

Barbara S. Duksa

Barbara S. Duksa

Aug 27, 2025

Barbara S. Duksa, 81, of Copake, passed away Thursday August 27, 2025. She was surrounded by her daughters. Born on December 3, 1943 in New Britain, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Casimer and Stella Buslewitcz.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of 33 years Joseph “Bud” Duksa.

She was an active parishioner of St. Bridgets church and then later to...

Ronald B. Van Tassel

Ronald B. Van Tassel

Aug 23, 2025

On August 23, 2025, Ronald Bailey Van Tassel, 87, quickly and quietly passed from this earthly realm and the loving embrace of his family and friends. Devoted husband for 65 years to his childhood sweetheart Clara Boice Van Tassel, Ron was also proud father to Patricia Van Tassel, Stephen (Jean) Van Tassel, Bruce (Melissa) VanTassel, Katrina (Peter Haughie) Van Tassel,...

Shirley A. Vazquez

Shirley A. Vazquez

Aug 21, 2025

Shirley A. Vazquez, 80, of Pine Plains, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Sharon Health Care Center. Born on Tuesday, June 19, 1945, in Poughkeepsie. She was the daughter of Hebron and Viola (Williams) Murphy.

Shirley worked for Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, until her retirement. During her career she held various positions from CNA, to MMST and retired as the...

Thomas J. Horrigan

Thomas J. Horrigan

Aug 1, 2025

Thomas J. Horrigan, affectionately known as T.J., passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2025, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He was born on March 18, 1978, and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep passion for his work and family.

T.J. dedicated his career as a highway superintendent for the Town of Alford, a role he embraced with joy and...

Joseph P. McCluskey Jr.

Joseph P. McCluskey Jr.

Jul 26, 2025

Joseph P. McCluskey Jr., a native of Queens and a long-time resident of Pine Plains, passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly at his home on July 26, 2025. Born on November 2, 1954, in New York City, to the late Joseph P. McCluskey Sr. and Anne E. (Conger) McCluskey, he graduated from the State University of New York at Syracuse with...

Augusta V. Ingleson

Augusta V. Ingleson

Jul 20, 2025

Augusta ‘Gussie’ Ingleson, lovingly known as ‘Me-Me,’ 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 20, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Clinton Corners.

Born on June 23, 1937 in Pine Plains, she was the daughter of the late Mildred M. Rockefeller. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Ingleson and her brothers LeRoy Johnson and Donald Johnson.

She...

Nancy A. Baker

Nancy A. Baker

Jul 13, 2025

Nancy A. Baker, 74, of Greenport, passed away at home on July 13, 2025. Born on August 28, 1950, in Greenfield, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Maurice and Elsie (Wing) Kemp. She graduated from Ocawamick Central School in 1968 and had also earned her cosmetology I & II diplomas while in high school.

Nancy’s professional journey began in cosmology as...

Frank Charles Brower Jr.

Frank Charles Brower Jr.

Jul 10, 2025

Frank Charles Brower Jr., 76, formerly of Ancramdale, New York and Heath, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully July 10, 2025, at Geer Lodge in Canaan, Connecticut. He was born on August 12, 1948, at Sharon Hospital, Connecticut, to the late Frank C. and Margaret (Shaw) Brower, of Ancramdale. Frank graduated from Pine Plains Central School, class of 1966 and continued his...

Lucille G. Jordan

Lucille G. Jordan

Jun 29, 2025

Lucille G. Jordan, 106, of Poughkeepsie, New York passed away on June 29, 2025. She was born in New York City on January 15, 1919, to Louis Albert Girod and Marie Louise Bayen. She graduated from Congers High School and then New York University in 1940, majoring in French. Lucille married Frederick “Fritz” Jordan on March 28, 1948, in Pine...