Obituaries
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...
Samuel A. Miles
Jan 9, 2026
Samuel A. Miles, 72, of Craryville, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2026. Born on August 16, 1953, he was the son of Samuel Miles II and Bertha Oulette.
Samuel filled his life with a resilient work ethic, dedicating his time to various odd jobs and house cleaning. Samuel was passionate about fishing and hunting, reveling in the joys...
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...
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