OBITUARIES

Jul 31, 2021

Edward J. Seltzer a 53 year resident of Cold Spring passed into heaven on July 31, 2021.  He was 83.

Born on July 10, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph and Dorothea Pompe Seltzer.

Ed retired from IBM in East Fishkill after 25 years as a Personnel Coordinator.  He was a charter member...

Jul 31, 2021

Leona Margaret Hauff Dushin departed this earth on Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Peekskill, NY at the age of 95. Leona was a colossal influence on the community as she touched the lives of thousands of horse lovers, mostly young riders, teaching on her farm in Garrison, NY for nearly seven decades. In the late 1990s, Leona was honored...

Jul 26, 2021

Eric Gerhardt Wagner, long-term resident of Garrison /Philipstown, New York, passed away peacefully, on July 26, 2021, at the age of 89.

Born in Ossining, New York, to the late Charlotte Candee and Gerdt Wagner, Eric attended North Country School in Lake Placid, New York, Putney School in Putney, Vermont, Harvard College, and Columbia University, where he...

Jul 17, 2021

Edward F. Preusser a lifelong resident of Garrison NY, passed away peacefully at home on July

17th after a long illness. He was born on May 17th 1939 the only child of Agnes (Donohoe) and

Richard T. Preusser.

Upon graduation from Haldane High School he attended business school and became a licensed

real estate salesman working for the family firm...

Jul 14, 2021

John Shanahan of Cold Spring since 1997 formerly of Queens passed away peacefully on July 14, 2021 at home.  He was 67.

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Jul 7, 2021

Jay Palefsky, a dynamic teacher, artist, and artrepreneur, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.  Jay resided in the woods of Garrison, NY with his wife, Marilyn, where they raised two children, several pets, and many questions about life and starting a business.  Jay died peacefully in the post-and-beam home he built over 40 years ago....

Jun 28, 2021

Christine Jill Mikolajczak “Chrissy” of Hyde Park, New York passed away in Vassar hospital June 28, 2021 in Poughkeepsie New York. She was 57.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland to Ute Mikolajczak and Richard Mikolajczak.

Chrissy was a beautiful soul who made beautiful art work to Brighten up the world.

Chrissy was a proud...

Jun 27, 2021

Mary H. (Guzi) Flaherty, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June, 27, 2021.

Born in Peekskill, NY, August 2,1931, to Michael and Mary (Ryan) Guzi.

Mary met the love of her life, William “Bill” Flaherty of Verplank, NY, they married on February 20,1954 at the Assumption church in Peekskill, NY. They made a forever home in...

Jun 19, 2021

Carole J. Newman Hayes of Middletown passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021.  She was 75. Born on May 10, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Hyman and Pauline Gould Newman. She is predeceased by her brother Jesse Newman. Carole has been a Middletown resident since 1970 when she came to live in Orange County and start...

Jun 16, 2021

Vincent S. Weyant went home to God on Wednesday June 16, 2021.  He was 79 years old.  Born on May 31, 1942, in Beacon, NY.  He was the son of Anna Gutta and Charles Weyant.  Vinnie is survived by his wife Jessica ( Rodino) and his children, Corrinne Pahlck ( Tim), Heather Carlson ( Matt), Nikolas Raymond ( Danielle). ...

Jun 15, 2021

William E. Smith March 1, 1948 – June 15, 2021 Garrison, NY

William E. Smith passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday June 15, 2021 after a long illness. He was born in Oceanside, Long Island on March 1, 1948.  He was 73 years old.  Bill was the first child of William J. and Erna (Unset) Smith...

Jun 2, 2021

Martin Robert Turner of Putnam Valley passed away suddenly but peacefully on February 26, 2021 at home.  He was 83.

Born on January 10, 1938  at Butterfield Hospital  to the late Milton and Elsie Turner.

Martin owned MRT Towing and worked for Anchor Motor Freight for many years prior to retirement. 

He proudly served his country in the United...

Jun 2, 2021

Andrew Dubler of Hopewell Junction formerly of the Village of Cold Spring passed away on February 24, 2021.  He was 74.

Born on January 16, 1947 in New York City to the late Herbert and Helen Dubler. 

Andrew graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx class of 1965, He retired in 1996 from Nynex ( Verizon) where...

Jun 2, 2021

JoAnn Sgorbissa “Poe” of Milford, PA passed away on April 18, 2021 at home.  She was 67.

Born in Cold Spring, New York on December 4, 1953 to the late John and Helen Baxter Sgorbissa Sr.

JoAnn enjoyed Polka music, and many different crafts.

She is survived by her sister Candy Whiteman and her husband Kenneth of Milford, PA and...

Jun 2, 2021

Ronald Lee McCarroll of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on March 26, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was 68.

Born on March 7, 1953 in the Bronx to the late Edward and Joan W. Petis McCarroll.

Ronald attended St. Dominic’s School in Blauvelt and graduated from Tappan Zee High School before becoming a Paralegal for the...

Jun 2, 2021

On the morning of February 22, 2021, Murray A. Prescott, Sr. went to be with his lifetime sweetheart Barbara who predeceased him on September 19, 2020.  Born November 5, 1937 to Walter and Marion Prescott, his survivors include his son, Murray A. (Cathy) Prescott, Jr. ; and his daughters, Patricia (Billy) Walsh; Nancy Prescott; and Linda (Scott) Grossman.  His cherished...

Jun 2, 2021

Karen Champlin Chiappini

 

April 17, 1954 ~ June10, 2021 (Age 67)

 

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At 1:30pm on June 10, 2021, Karen Champlin Chiappini entered into eternal rest.  

 

Karen is the daughter of Rose Newkirk Champlin of Otisville, NY and Norman Champlin, Jr. of Cold Spring, NY.

 

Karen grew up in the quaint town of Cold Spring,...

May 29, 2021

Francis Colbert “Uncle Bean” a lifelong resident of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021 at North Westchester Restorative Therapy.  He was 82.

Born on October 10, 1938 in Cold Spring to the late Robert and Bertha Monroe Colbert.

Francis graduated Haldane Schools and enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly...

May 17, 2021

BARRY ROBERT SKURA

JULY 6, 1947-MAY 17,2021

Barry Robert Skura was born in Brooklyn on July 6, 1947 to Edith Polykoff and Jacob Skura. He was raised by his Aunt and Uncle, Helen and William Gladstone, in Valley Stream, New York. After graduating from Stony Brook University in 1969, he went on to receive a...

May 5, 2021

John Herman Schultz of Sun City, Arizona passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021 in Sun City, Arizona.  He was 84.

Born in North Tonawanda, New York to the late Herman and May Hurst Schultz.

John was a US Army Veteran Serving his country from 1958-1962.

Funeral Services will take place Friday May...