Obituaries

Aug 4, 2021

Beverly Joy (Tanner) Stickles, 71, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday morning, August 4, 2021. She was reunited in Heaven with her late loving husband David Carroll Stickles (5/13/1942 - 5/21/2011). Bev was born on November 19, 1949 to the late Bertha (McCauley) and Arthur Tanner Sr, in Sharon, CT.

Bev is survived by her loving...

Aug 4, 2021

Harold D. Boyles, 93, of Ancramdale, passed away on August 4, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 7, 1928 in Ancramdale. One of 11 children born to Charles Boyles Sr. and Abigail (Brizzie) Boyles.

Harold worked on the Chase Farm for many years before becoming the Highway Superintendent for the Town...

Aug 2, 2021

Henry W. Franzone died on August 2, 2021 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, Connecticut just a few days shy of his 80th birthday. Henry was born in the Bronx on Fordham Road, August 9, 1941 of parents Dr. Mario A. Franzone DDS and Amalia C. Bianchi, sister of former NYS Senator Dr. William Bianchi Esquire. Henry or “Hank” as...

Jul 23, 2021

Antonina Mirto, 90, of Pine Plains passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at Northern Dutchess Hospital. She was born November 29, 1930 in Monreale, Sicily to Vincenzo and Maria (Biuso) Giordano. Antonina “Nina,” originally immigrated to the United States with her husband Giuseppe Mirto, and four children, in 1965. In the years following they operated multiple businesses in the...

Jul 19, 2021

Richard Jackson, 67, of Pine Plains, died Monday July 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 22, 1953 in Sharon, Connecticut to Morton W. Jackson and Rosalind E. Jackson. He graduated from Pine Plains High School.

A life long local resident, he enjoyed sports, mainly football. He received his Masters in History from Marist College....

Jul 13, 2021

Bernice Bussett, 101, Lifelong Copake resident, passed away on July 13, 2021 in Sharon, Connecticut. She was born on January 31, 1920 in Hudson to Albert Crane Bristol and Gladys (Van Hoesen) Bristol. Bernice was a beloved member of the community who will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Bernice, “Bee” for short, and her...

Jul 3, 2021

Judy Brennan, a lifelong resident of Stanfordville, NY died on Saturday, July 3rd at Vassar Brothers Medical Center after a short illness. Judy was born on January 17, 1942, to loving parents James and Lillian (Pinkman) Brennan.  Jim and Lillian gave their daughter the middle name Precious because she was such a beautiful baby.  She was known as a...

Jul 1, 2021

Nickolas Angelotti, 81, of Ancram, NY went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2021 at home following a long battle with cancer.

Nick grew up in Newburgh, NY and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1957, where he excelled in journalism and photography. He was looked upon as most likely to succeed. Upon graduation...

Jun 23, 2021

Katherine M. Kozar, 98, of Pine Plains, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born on March 9, 1923 in New York City. The daughter of Max and Katharina (Schriewer) Edelmeyer. On November 16, 1947 in New York City, she married John Kozar, who predeceased her.

Katherine worked as a caregiver in...

Jun 23, 2021

Beverly Ann Stickles, 76, of Hudson, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Columbia Memorial Hospital.

She was born on July 6, 1944 in Sharon, CT, and was the daughter of the late DeWitt W. Sr. and Flora Mae (Rifenburgh) Stickle.

Beverly is survived by her loving devoted husband of 60 years, Herman E....

Jun 21, 2021

James M. Silvernail Sr., 77 of Millerton, NY passed away on Monday June 21, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born on March 9, 1944 in Sharon, CT the son of John F. and Minnie M. (Garrison) Silvernail.

James was a graduate of Webutuck High...

Jun 19, 2021

Judith D. Parliman, passed away peacefully June 19, 2021 at the Baptist Home at Brookmeade in Rhinebeck, with her loving husband by her side.

Judy was born June 18, 1938 in Schenectady, New York to the late Christian Dufel and Mildred Dufel Hotaling. She attended Russell Sage College and graduated in 1959 from Ellis Hospital School of...

Jun 19, 2021

Ellsworth “Skip” Johnson, 71, of West Stockbridge passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021 at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington. He was born on February 4, 1950 in Rhinebeck to the late Ellsworth John and Jennie Elizabeth Johnson. At a young age Skip took an interest in farming. Which led to him being involved in 4-H and went on...

Jun 18, 2021

Robert E. Kipp, 75, passed away on June 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Rhinebeck on January 7, 1946 to the late Robert C. and Alma (Funk) Kipp. On December 23, 1968 he married Faith Hendricks, and together they shared 52 years of marriage. Robert worked in the maintenance department at Taconic DDSO in Wassaic for...

Jun 15, 2021

Allene L. McGee 56 passed away Tuesday June 15 at home in Copake after a sudden illness. Born September 23, 1964 she is predeceased by her parents, Harold and Josephine Craver of Philmont. A fiercely intelligent and hard-working woman, Allene was an invaluable member of management at Pretium Packing in Philmont, NY where she dedicated over 30 years of...

Jun 3, 2021

Robert F. Couse Sr., 88, of Pine Plains, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence. Born on November 15, 1932 in Livingston, The son the son of the late Adrian Couse and Grace (Smith) Couse. Mr. Couse retired from IMB after 36 years and also retired after 34 years as a Police Officer for the...

Jun 1, 2021

We have lost another Renaissance Man. Tom Garrick has left us to join so many of his family who have preceded him to be with the Lord. Thomas Michael Garrick, was born on February 3, 1939, to David Leo Garrick and Mary Ellen Regan in New York City. The Garrick family lived in The Bronx where Tom attended Public...

May 29, 2021

Donald G. Spohr, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 29th, 2021.  Don was born August 7th, 1932 at Albany Medical Center.  Don was a loving husband to Joyce Case Spohr, they were married in January 1953.

Don loved to hunt, fish and had many other outdoor callings.  Don had one best friend; his son Gary,...

May 18, 2021

Toni Ann O’Dell, 39, passed away on May 18, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical center. She was born on November 5, 1981 in Sharon, CT. The daughter of Dreena DiBernardino and Bryant O’Dell. At age sixteen she began working, most recently was the head of housekeeping at Mashomack Preserve. She enjoyed spending time with her children and was a...

May 13, 2021

Sidney Smith Benham passed away at home on May 13th 2021 surrounded by family in his home. He was born July 28th of 1934 on the family farm in Stanfordville, NY. He resided in the area for his whole life and worked as a general contractor/woodworker. He served in the army in the early 50’s. He was a regular...