OBITUARIES

Oct 28, 2025

Virginia Bruno Kops, a resident of Cold Spring, NY, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Ginny was 70.

Virginia Ann Bruno (“Ginny”) was born on July 7, 1955, to Lorraine Cantone and Joseph Bruno. She was the middle child of five, growing up in Yonkers, New York. She often reminisced about a childhood full of...

Oct 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of April Darlene Lyons

July 19, 1957 – October 27, 2025

With deep sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of April Darlene Lyons, a lifelong resident of Cold Spring, NY, who left us far too soon at the age of 68.

April was born on July 19, 1957, to the late David and Jacqueline Lyons and was...

Oct 20, 2025

Oct 6, 2025

John Joseph Egger, 65, of Cold Spring, NY

John Egger had a way of making an impression wherever he went. He filled his days with the things that made him happiest: taking care of his dogs, spending time with family, tinkering with cars and motorcycles, and cooking meals that brought people together. You always knew you were welcome at his dinner...

Oct 3, 2025

Timothy J. Sullivan a resident of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025. He was 82.

Born on May 16, 1943 in Cold Spring to the late John and Margaret Sullivan.

Tim was a barber for 60 years working for various barber shops in the area and retired from Imperial Barber Shop in Wappingers. He was a sports enthusiast rooting...

Sep 22, 2025

Anny S. Robinson, a longtime Beacon and Wappingers Falls resident, was Called Home to the Lord on September 22, 2025; at the age of 96. 

She was born in Antwerp, Belgium April 24, 1929, daughter of the late Louise (nee Berthier) Bemindt and Andre Schoeters; step-daughter to the late Andre Bemindt.

 Before immigrating to the United States in 1951, she worked in banking...

Sep 16, 2025

Judy Anne Szirmay (Harris), born on June 22, 1961, in Cold Spring, New York, passed away on September 16, 2025, in Deltona, Florida, at the age of 64. 

Judy was a devoted mother, grandmother, companion, and friend whose love touched everyone who knew her. She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas (Butch) and Gertrude Harris, her brother, Michael Donnelly, and her...

Sep 9, 2025

Gloriann Nancy Marguglio – 

With Love and In Remembrance

February 20, 1936 – September 9, 2025

When I informed Gloriann’s family members and dear friends of her passing, many of them said that she was the sweetest and most considerate person they had ever known. All of them said that their lives were enriched by knowing her. Certainly, my life was enriched by...

Sep 9, 2025

Roger M. Chirico of Wappingers Falls formerly of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025 at North Westchester Hospital. He was 44.

Born on September 22, 1980 in Sleepy Hollow to Roger A. Chirico and Andria Foley.

Roger graduated from Haldane High School class of 1998, where he played Basketball, Football and baseball. He enjoyed boating, billiards and camping. He...

Sep 5, 2025

Lora Hegsted Best

April 6, 1957 – September 5, 2025

Lora Hegsted Best, 68, of Cold Spring, NY, passed away on September 5th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and husband by her side.

Born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, on April 6th, 1957, to Reginald and Josephine Hegsted, Lora carried that unmistakable Brooklyn grit with her throughout life. She...

Sep 4, 2025

Thomas J. Hynes a longtime resident of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025 at Elant at Fishkill. He was 94.

Born on June 7, 1931 in Queens to the late John and Anna Hynes.

Tom retired from Leviton Manufacturing as the Head of Transportation.

He was the Treasurer for the Loretto Council of the Knights of Columbus for many years.

Thomas...

Aug 29, 2025

Scott James Wilcha of Stormville passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at Sloan Kettering Hospital. He was 58.

He was born on July 17, 1967, to the Late Gary P. Wilcha.

Scott grew up in Millbrook and graduated from Millbrook High School in 1986. He was a very talented builder and carpenter his entire life and could be found all hours...

Aug 24, 2025

Walter “Jack” Allen a life long resident of Cold Spring passed away on August 24, 2025 at Taconic Nursing and Rehab. He was 86.

Born on June 1, 1939 in Cold Spring to the late Jerome Allen Sr and Helen Atkinson.

Jack was a well known builder in Cold Spring and enjoyed Hunting, Fishing and a game of golf.

Jack took much pleasure...

Aug 22, 2025

Sheriff Kevin J. McConville passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, August 22, 2025. He was exactly where he wanted to be: in his bed, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was 68 years old.

McConville was a lifelong resident of Cold Spring, NY. He was born on January 31, 1957, and was raised in the...

Aug 14, 2025

Robert J Davis of Stormville, NY passed away at home, surrounded by his family on August 14, 2025. He was born January 28, 1961 in Poughkeepsie, New York. Bob loved great times with family and friends, fast cars, and movie marathons. Most of all he loved spending time with his best friend, his wife Loretta Davis (Place) who survives him...

Aug 10, 2025

Francesca (Bassani) Mariani,100, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ripi, Italy on March 18,1925 to Carolina Sementilli and Eugenio Bassani, she was the eldest of seven children. Francesca married Giovanni Mariani on October 28,1946, in their hometown of Ripi, Italy. They had two children, Maria Teresa and Angela. In June...

Aug 8, 2025

John R. Pagano, 61, of Cold Spring, NY, passed away unexpectedly on August 8th, 2025, in New York City.

John grew up in a loving home in New Windsor, NY, with his mother, Nancy Pagano, father, John J. Pagano, and sister, Cathy Pagano-Ives. In 1982, he graduated with high honors from Newburgh Free Academy. He went on to earn both his...

Jul 14, 2025

Louisa Padavan 84, of Wappingers Falls, passed away after a long illness under the care of Hudson Valley Hospice.

Louisa worked for 40 years as a medical billing specialist . After retirement Louisa would be landscaping, planting, and Shopping at Macy's. Louisa was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, John Padavan Jr., her mother, father, brother and sister.

Louisa leaves behind...

Jul 14, 2025

John Albert Humbach December 2, 1943 – July 14, 2025

John Albert Humbach, aged 81, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1943, to Earl and Mary (née Jewett) in Hamilton, Ohio. He spent his formative years in Hamilton, laying the foundation for a life marked by remarkable achievement and service before moving to New...

Jul 9, 2025

Mary C. Schlitzer

December 5, 1960 – July 9, 2025

Mary C. Schlitzer, a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and longtime resident of Cold Spring, NY, died unexpectedly at home on July 9, 2025, at the age of 64.

Born on December 5, 1960, Mary was raised in Wappingers Falls, NY and lived in Washington, D.C. before making her home in Cold Spring for...