Obituaries
John J. Bray
Jun 29, 2025
John J. Bray, 84, of Stanfordville, NY, passed away at home on June 29, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Born in the Bronx to Catherine Kelly and John Patrick Bray, John grew up with strong family values and a deep sense of purpose. He graduated from Martin Van Buren High School and went on to earn...
Henry W. Croteau Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Henry W. “Hank” Croteau Jr., a devoted husband, veteran, and pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, just days after celebrating his 94th birthday. Born in Troy, New York, on June 22, 1931, Hank was the son of Henry W. Croteau Sr. and Nancy Laura Breedlove. The Croteau family eventually made their home in Claverack in...
Donna J. Stickles
Jun 18, 2025
Donna Jean Stickles, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in Clinton Corners, on June 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 3, 1955, in Mt. Kisco, NY to Jean Louise Phillips and Donald Denbrock, raised by her Jean and stepfather William Bancroft Jr. She lived a life characterized by her big heart, humor, and an unwavering...
Brandt W. Nelson
Jun 16, 2025
Brandt W. Nelson life long resident of Hillsdale, NY passed away on June 16, 2025 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. He was born on August 19, 1935 to Elmer and Bertha Nelson, the youngest of seven children. He grew up on the family farm and attended Roeliff Jansen Central School, where he graduated in 1954. On October 8, 1955 he...
Patricia Kryzyek
Jun 12, 2025
Patricia A. Kryzyek, 78, of Livingston, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born on January 21, 1947. She was a devoted friend and a cherished member of the community. She will be deeply missed by her close friends and staff at Livingston Hills Nursing Home.
A calling hour will be held on Monday, June...
Gertraud Stosiek
Jun 12, 2025
Gertraud Stosiek, 87, of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at her residence. She was born on September 21, 1937 in Germany to the late Max & Marguerita (Zarbock) Nieter.
Gertraud alongside her late husband, Deacon Martin Stosiek, were the owners and operators of Berkshire Pottery in Hillsdale, a family business that continues to this day. She had a...
Barbara A. Long
Jun 7, 2025
Barbara A. Long of Pine Plains, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at Noble Horizons where she had resided since December. She was born on January 5, 1942, in Queens, New York to the late Otto & Anna (Scheich) Hafner. A graduate of Fordham University, Barbara earned her Master’s in Social Work and dedicated her career to serving individuals...
Walter J. Molinski
May 31, 2025
Walter “Boots” Molinski, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025 at the age of 92 in Hudson, NY. He lived a life full of purpose, strength, and deep connection with people and the world around him.
Born with a tireless spirit and a strong work ethic, Walter began his journey into adulthood on his uncle’s...
Ronald Boyles Sr.
May 25, 2025
Ronald Boyles Sr., 61, of Claverack, passed away in the early morning hours of May 25, 2025 at Albany Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born on July 15, 1963 in Hudson, to the late Delbert Sr. and Marjorie (Barden) Boyles.
Ron worked for over twenty years at Columbia Golf & Country Club. A job he was...
Lawrence "Andy" Wilson
May 22, 2025
Lawrence “Andy” Wilson,61, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson New York. Andy was born July 21, 1963 in Sharon, Connecticut to the late Lawrence “Larry” Albert Wilson and Frances (Siddell) Sarasin and grew up in Falls Village, Connecticut. He worked as a heavy mechanic for most of his life.However, he was a jack...
Katherine S. Ryan
May 21, 2025
Katherine S. Ryan, 89, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025 at Northern Dutchess Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 23rd, 1936. She was the daughter of Mary (Kreig) and Lowell Gilnack.
Katherine graduated from Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park and she went on to marry John F. Ryan in 1957. They moved to Pine Plains...
Rosa B. Glorius
May 17, 2025
Rosa B. Glorius, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center at the age of 88. She was born on September 4, 1936, in Germany. The daughter of Joseph and Franziska (Rottmaier) Welz. She immigrated to the United States in 1956 by way of Ellis Island and settled in New York City with her sister Anna....
John E. Brower
May 10, 2025
John E. Brower, a lifelong resident of the Mid-Hudson Valley, peacefully passed away in the early hours of May 10, 2025, at Ferncliff Nursing Home. Born on May 3, 1951, at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Shaw) Brower. He was 74.
John's formative years were spent at Pine...
Anna Wheeler
May 9, 2025
Anna “Annie” Wheeler passed away peacefully May 9th 2025. Annie was born October 1st 1949, the daughter of the late Virgil Shook and Olive (Dietter) Shook.
She worked in the cafeteria of the Pine Plains Central School District for 34 years. She also worked at the Pine Plains Deli for many years. Over the past year she worked a couple of...
Frank T. Weber Jr.
May 3, 2025
Frank “Buddy” Weber, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Stanfordville, NY surrounded by his family late on May 3, 2025, the anniversary of his beloved mother’s 100th birthday.
Buddy was born in Yonkers, NY, grew up in The Bronx and Stanfordville, NY, and graduated from Cardinal Farley Military Academy before attending college at Siena and joining the Army National...
Catherine Bowen
Apr 28, 2025
Catherine G. Bowen, 73, of Pine Plains, passed away comfortably at home in Pine Plains on April 28, 2025. She was born in the Bronx on December 29, 1951, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Hogan) Bowen. She grew up and lived most of her life in the Bronx. Cathy lost her only son Kenneth when he was only 17....
Judi Miller-Firth
Apr 20, 2025
Judi Elizabeth Miller-Firth, a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on September 24, 1960, in Poughkeepsie, New York, Judi spent her life dedicated to caring for others and bringing joy to those around her.
She was known for her compassion as a registered nurse at Taconic DDSO...
George Rosenquist
Apr 19, 2025
George Rosenquist, 98, of Grand Island, Florida passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025 at CornerStone Hospice. He was born on April 27, 1926 in Hillsdale, New York and was the son of Gustav and Irene (Helenius) Rosenquist. He enlisted in the United States Navy at age 17 in 1943 and served honorably until 1947. He worked at IBM as...
Helen E. Bathrick
Apr 18, 2025
Helen Bathrick, 86, of Kingston, NY passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025 at Ferncliff Nursing Home. She was born on October 8, 1938 in Pine Plains, the daughter of the late Eleanor and Ronald Bathrick. Helen was a gifted musician and had a beautiful voice which she used at local talent shows as a teenager. She was also the...
Charles McKown Napoli
Apr 10, 2025
Charles McKown Napoli, 85, of Pine Plains, NY passed away peacefully at Noble Horizons in Salisbury, CT on April 10, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was born January 13, 1940 in NYC to Moretta McKown and Carl A. Napoli who predeceased him. Charlie was a graduate of Pine Plains Central School, Manhattan College, and Fordham University Law School. He...
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