Obituaries
Bruce A. Benham
2026
Bruce Benham, 64, of Stanfordville, NY passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on January 7th, 2026. He was born in Poughkeepsie, New York and was raised in Verbank, until age 11. He spent the rest of his adolescence in Hamilton, Texas where he tended to the family farm.
He returned to New York in the early 1980’s where he...
Herman A. Haire Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
Herman A. Haire Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center with his family by his side. Born on January 11,1946 in Poughkeepsie, New York, the son of the late Herman and Marjorie (Lown) Haire Sr.
After graduating from Pine Plains High School, Herman enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving from April 25, 1965...
Steffina Sanabria
Dec 27, 2025
Steffina C. Sanabria, 81, of Milan, passed away on December 27, 2025, at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born on December 22, 1944, in Manhattan, New York, she was the daughter of Stephen and Steffina (Brezniak) Terstenyak.
Steffina began her career as an X-Ray technician at Sloan Kettering Hospital in Manhattan, where her commitment to patient care shone through. Following a heartfelt decision...
Charles A. Schneider Jr.
Dec 27, 2025
Charles “Charlie” A. Schneider, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, after a brief illness. Charlie lived a life full of love, service, and dedication—to his family, his community, and his country.
Born in Hudson and raised on his family’s farm in Livingston (established in 1896), Charlie learned early the values of hard work, responsibility, and commitment. After graduating...
Richard A. Bartolomeo
Dec 25, 2025
Richard A. Bartolomeo, affectionately known as "Dick," passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Christmas Day 2025, at the age of 89. Born on January 27, 1936, in the Bronx to Frank and Rosina (Flamino) Bartolomeo, he was one of eight children. The growing family moved to Pine Plains in 1948. Dick's life was dedicated to his family....
John Gonzalez
Dec 23, 2025
John Gonzalez, born on April 9, 1954, peacefully transitioned from this life on December 23, 2025, at Albany Medical Center. He was a longtime resident of Hudson, where he made a humble and impactful presence in the community. He was most recently a resident at the Grand at Barnwell, in Valatie, New York.
John leaves behind no known family members, but...
Melissa Swart
Dec 21, 2025
Melissa Swart, 58, formerly of Pine Plains, passed away on December 21, 2025, at her home in Rosendale, New York. She was born on June 19, 1967, in Sharon, Connecticut to the late Earl and Eunice (Doyle) Swart. A dedicated Administrative Assistant at Deveroux in Red Hook, Melissa was known for her professionalism and meticulous attention to detail.
Melissa possessed a...
Norma Tamburrino
Dec 21, 2025
Norma Tamburrino, 97, was called to rest with God on Sunday, December 21, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend.
Norma was born on April 7, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Irene Cicconetti. She worked at the former Wassaic Developmental Center...
Doreen S. Kosnick
Dec 18, 2025
Doreen S. Kosnick, 95, of Greenport, passed away on Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Doreen was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose life was defined by kindness, generosity, and an unwavering dedication to others.
Family was always at the center of Doreen’s world. Her home was a place where everyone was welcome, where no one ever left hungry, and where laughter,...
Laura Ponkos
Dec 17, 2025
Laura Ponkos, 79, of Ancram, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, December 17.
Born in Bermuda, she spent the first few years of her life on the island before moving to New Jersey, where she was raised by her wonderful mother and grandmother. Laura grew up in the sixties and was the quintessential flower child with...
Joseph Ratchford
Dec 16, 2025
Joseph Ratchford, 77, passed away on December 16, 2025, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck. He was born on November 10, 1948, in Pittston, Pennsylvania, the son of Bernard and Julia (Sedlak) Ratchford.
Joseph was known for his generosity and intelligence, qualities that he brought into all areas of his life. Owning and operating Hudson Valley Data Services, he specialized in...
Lois Edelman
Dec 14, 2025
Lois Elaine Phelan Edelman, 94, from Hillsdale, passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Lois was born on February 3, 1931 in Warnerville, New York. She was one of four children of the late Charles and Esther (Tingue), Phelan.
Lois and her late husband, Leland W. Edelman Sr. owned a small dairy farm which...
Mary Allen
Dec 9, 2025
Mary (Barton) Allen, 87, of Copake, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 9, 2025.
Born and raised in Jackson, MI, Mary attended Catholic school and studied at the University of Michigan and Rutgers University. She earned a master’s degree in education from the University at Albany.
After a career teaching in reform and special-needs institutions, she entered the field...
Deborah E. Masters
Dec 6, 2025
Deborah Elder Masters (born Dionysia Kokkinos), a passionate, prolific sculptor and fierce community advocate known for large scale public works across New York City and beyond, died in her sleep on Saturday, December 6, at her home in Chatham, New York, attended by her husband Geoff Wilcox and their dog Duccio. She was 74.
Deborah was a pioneering artist in DUMBO...
Audrey Ann Troy
Nov 25, 2025
Audrey Ann Troy passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at the age of 81 after a difficult battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born on October 27, 1944, in Rochester, New York, Audrey's journey through life was marked by a deep commitment to nurturing young minds and a profound love for her family.
Audrey devoted herself to the noble profession of...
Louise Costello
Nov 19, 2025
Louise Joan Costello, 78, of Germantown, New York, passed peacefully at home on November 19, 2025. Born January 4, 1947, in the Bronx, she was a woman of profound faith, devoted to leading others to Christ, loving her family deeply, and was dedicated to healing work through ministry and nursing.
Louise served God throughout her life as a Nun, Registered Nurse,...
Howard R. Baird Sr.
Nov 19, 2025
Howard R. Baird Sr., of Sharon, CT passed away peacefully November 19, 2025. Born in Barton, Vermont on May 3, 1939 to the late Ray and Mary Louise (Bean) Baird. Working hard all of his life from farming to Purina feed to highway department employee in New Milford, CT before moving to Sharon, Connecticut. He then continued to work with...
Roxanne Sheldon
Nov 18, 2025
Roxanne Sheldon of Hudson, New York went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2025 after a courageous three year battle with cancer. Born on April 11, 1951, in Rhinebeck, the daughter of Victor and Dorothy (Sherman) Quinn. She graduated from Red Hook High School in 1969. In May of that year, she met the love of her...
Melia Elaine Smith
Nov 12, 2025
Melia E. Smith, 61, of Germantown, passed away at home peacefully on November 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 30, 1963, in Bloomington, Illinois, Melia was the cherished daughter of Patsey Farlin and the late Roy Burdell Farlin. Melia worked for Target corporation in Illinois as a group leader prior to her retirement. In the fall of...
Mary Jeanne McCarthy
Nov 5, 2025
Mary Jeanne McCarthy, aged 91, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at the Geer Village Nursing Home in Canaan, Connecticut, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Raymond J. McCarthy. Jeanne was born on March 30, 1934, in Sharon, Connecticut, the daughter of the late John "Jack" Juckett and Myrtle (Cooper) Juckett. Jeanne...
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