Obituaries

Jan 16, 2020

Marlyn J. Neer – Niver, 87 of Copake NY passed away on Thursday January 16, 2020 at Fairview Commons in Gt. Barrington, MA.

She was born on April 27, 1932 in Hudson NY to the late Henry and Ella (Piester) Alberti.

Marilyn retired from the United States Postal Service in 1992....

Jan 14, 2020

Gallatin, NY – Anthony H. Fontana, 60, formerly of Yonkers, NY passed away at home on January 14, 2020.

He was born on June 3, 1959 in Yonkers, NY the son of Harry and the late Grace (DE Michaels) Fontana.

Anthony was a Master Plumber and owner of Tana Temperature Control Company in Yonkers. He...

Jan 5, 2020

Stanfordville, NY -   Farley Frederick Churton A.k.a. “Fud” was born to Robert and Susanna (Farley) Churton on May 6th, 1952 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, Connecticut.  Farley was the second born of four sons. He passed away on January 5th, 2020 at 1112pm at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, N.Y.  Farley was 67 years young at the time of...

2020

Stanfordville – Guy H. Johnson, 77, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at home in Stanfordville.

Upon high school graduation, Guy proudly served 4 years in the Coast Guard on the USCG Half Moon WAVP-378.   Guy was a longtime local resident.  He had a successful career working with purebred Angus cattle for over 20 years and...

Dec 30, 2019

Patrica (Banks) Stickles, 74, of Copake, passed on Monday December 30th, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 4th, 2020 at the West Copake Reformed Church with the Rev. Warren Siebert officiating.  A luncheon will follow at Craryville Firehouse.

Pat was born and grew up in Massachusetts. ...

Dec 30, 2019

Rexford, NY - Louis (Buddy) E. Galm, 77, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2019.

He was born on October 2, 1942 in Yonkers NY; lived with his parents in Edgewater, Bronx NY.

He moved to Pine Plains at a young age, attending school in Pine Plains Central School District where he excelled...

Dec 23, 2019

Pine Plains - Norma Helen Midthun, 87, passed away at home on December 23, 2019.

Per Norma’s wishes, she spent her last days watching the birds and squirrels at the feeders and looking out at Twin Island Lake and Stissing Mountain from the comfort of her living room.

Born July 26, 1932 in Oceanside, NY,...

Dec 22, 2019

Clinton Corners, NY – Jacqueline Moody, 95, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at The Thompson House in Rhinebeck, NY

She was born on December 2, 1924 in Elizabeth, NJ the daughter of John and Gladys (Stuart) Losee.

Mrs. Moody was a secretary for the Pine Plains Central School District.

On March...

Dec 14, 2019

Hazel May Coleman, 101 of Pumpkin Hollow Road, Town of Taghkanic, passed away on Saturday December 14, 2019 at the Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Philmont, NY.

She was born on September 30, 1918 in Hillsdale, NY a daughter of Fred B. and Mina A. (Race) Jensen.

A homemaker,...

Dec 7, 2019

Craryville – Roger A. Decker, 74, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson.

He was born August 27, 1945 in Great Barrington, MA; Roger was the youngest of the 12 children of Oswald and Mary (Lorette) Decker.

He graduated from Albany Business College and soon began his career in banking; he...

Dec 6, 2019

Germana Polce Sachs, 60 of Ancramdale, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side.

Germana was born on May 11, 1959 in San ValenKno, Italy to Giuseppina DiTomasso Polce of Pittsfield, MA and the late Cesare Polce.

Germana is survived by Paul Sachs, her loving...

Dec 5, 2019

Stanfordville – William ‘Billy’ J. Amato, 29, passed away Thursday, December 5th, 2019.

Billy was a graduate of Stissing Mountain High School, Pine Plains, and Columbia-Greene Community College.  He had moved to Fayetteville, NC, before returning to the area several months ago.  He had worked in construction and as a painter with his father.

Billy...

Nov 30, 2019

Dennis M. Gilhooly of Stanfordville, New York, died on November 30, 2019 at the age of 68.  His family and friends are grateful for having him in their lives and will always remember him for his extraordinary bravery and kindness.

Dennis was born to Agnes and Peter Gilhooly on June 8, 1951, and grew up in the...

Nov 28, 2019

PLEASE NOTE:  THE SERVICE FOR MR. GUTIERREZ ARE AT DAPSON-CHESTNEY FUNERAL HOME, 51 W. MARKET ST., RHINEBECK.  www.dapsonchestney.com

Gallatin, NY – Thomas J. Gutierrez, 74, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Thomas has been a resident of Gallatin for 48 years and had previously lived on...

Nov 26, 2019

Timothy (Timmy) Kay, 60 of Millerton, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie under Hospice Care.

Tim was born January 3, 1959 in Ithaca, NY, the son of Dr. Kent and Marilyn (Masterson) Kay.

In addition to his parenrs, Tim is survived by...

Nov 13, 2019

Careen Lee Bowen, 54 of Gallatin, NY passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2019 at Northern Dutchess Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born on April 19, 1965 in Hudson, NY to Linda L. (Oakley) Bowen of Ancram, NY and the late David L. Bowen Sr.

Careen attended Taconic Hills and...

Nov 11, 2019

Lucy (Scirico) Miller, 82, of Hudson, NY, passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 at Whittier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Ghent, NY.

Lucy was born in Hudson, NY on December 12, 1936, the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth Scirico. In 1961, she married Bruce Miller of Hollowville, NY.

Lucy is survived...

Nov 2, 2019

Early Saturday morning, November 2 nd , 2019, Salvatore Gattuso, proud dad of four daughters passed away at the age of 90.   Sal was born on May 18 th , 1929 in Brooklyn NY, the first-born son of Charles and Marion Gattuso.   Following high school graduation from Manhattan NY, Salvatore joined the United States Marine Corps on April 20...