OBITUARIES

Jan 16, 2019

Barbara M. Harrington of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was 78.

Born on January 21, 1940 in Flushing Queens to the late John and Margaret Graham Falloon.

Barbara was retired from the Putnam County Health Department as a Home Health Aid.

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Jan 14, 2019

Mark “Sharkie” Ford of Cold Spring NY, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2019 at the age of 51. Mark was born August 6th, 1967 at Butterfield Hospital in Cold Spring, NY to the parents of Barbra and Robert Ford.

Mark leaves behind his brother Scott Ford, his aunt Mary, and Uncle Don. Mark was predeceased by...

Jan 10, 2019

Stephen Saikin of Garrison and New York City passed away on January 10, 2019 in Garrison.  He was 75

Born in Brooklyn on May 11, 1943 to the late Murray and Ann Glass Saikin.

Stephen graduated from high school in Brooklyn and attended Brooklyn College where he earned his Masters Degree in English and Guidance. ...

Dec 31, 2018

Charles Richard Kniffin “ Chip” a lifelong resident of Cold Spring passed away suddenly on December 31, 2018.  He was 70.

Born on February 7, 1948 in Cold Spring to the late Carl Francis and Edith Louise Schickler Kniffin.

Chip was a retired Maintenance Supervisor at St. Basil’s in Garrison for many years. He was...

Dec 30, 2018

Lorraine Nancy  Theresa Isler “Lori”, lost her battle with cancer, and God called her home on December 30, 2018.

Lori is survived by her parents, Frederick and Catherine Isler, her sister Jeanne Maletz, brother in law Oliver and nephew Cooper, her brother Frederick Isler Jr, and nephews Frederick III, Derick and Brett, her loving Aunts and Uncles,...

Dec 7, 2018

Angelo William (Perk) Percacciolo 09/26/1924 – 12/07/2018 Angelo William Percacciolo, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 7th in his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Cold Spring, NY September 26, 1924 to Joseph and Rachel (Constantino) Percacciolo. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 69 years, Elaine (Sylvester) Percacciolo. Angelo built their...

Nov 25, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for William D. Shafer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 23, 2018

Rosemary E. Soboleski of Cortlandt Manor passed away peacefully on November 23, 2018.  She was 92.

Born on April 14, 1926 in New York City to the late George and Catherine Finley Connolly.

Rosemary worked for many years at Peekskill Hospital/NY Presbyterian Hospital.

She was the widow of Leo J. Soboleski.  She was...

Nov 21, 2018

Ernest Joseph Piermarini of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on November 21, 2018 .  He was 74.

Born on April 18, 1944 in Newark, NJ to the late Pietro and Mary Rossi Piermarini.  Ernest graduated from Summit High School, earned his Bachelor’s of Science from Monmouth University and his Master of Arts and Doctorate in Education degrees ...

Nov 12, 2018

Sally H. Singh of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on November 12, 2018, at NY Presbyterian Hospital in Cortlandt Manor. She was 80 and was born on June 13, 1938, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to the late John A. and Rose Scanlon Hey.

Sally graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 1960 with her BA in Economics and went...

Oct 25, 2018

Col. Richard Gagne of Cold Spring passed away on October 25, 2018 at the New York State Veterans Home.  He was 85.

Born on September 24, 1933 in Queens, New York to the late Alfred and Amanda Boulay Gagne

Richard was a Career Air Force Veteran serving 29 years.  He enlisted into the Air Force...

Oct 1, 2018

John Milkovich of New Windsor formerly of Cold Spring passed away on October 1, 2018.  He was 95.

Born on December 25,1922 in West Leisenring, PA to the late John and Elizabeth Trocheck Milkovich.

John worked for Remington Screw and Bolt Company in Cold Spring prior to its closure and then retired from Star Expansion...

Sep 18, 2018

Denise V. Otto of Cold Spring formerly of Eastchester passed away on September 18,2018 at NYP Hudson Valley Hospital.  She was 95.

Born on June 13,1923 in St. Quentin, Aisne France to the late Marcel and Elise Sturbois Brocq.

Denise was predeceased by her husband Arthur C. Otto in 2003.

She is survived...

Sep 18, 2018

Rita Jo Riehle of Cold Spring passed away on September 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was 62.

Born on July 21, 1956 in Lafayette, Indiana to Katherine Riehle and the late Paul Riehle.

Rita was a graduate of Purdue University where she received her Nursing and Horticulture degrees. Rita met Lew at...

Sep 5, 2018

Helen L. Grimm of Cold Spring passed away peacefully at her home September 5th. Helen was born September 30, 1925 in Monterey Park, California and spent her childhood growing up in the area.  She later attended the University of Southern California where she met her future husband Herbert. They moved east as the job market was not good in...

Sep 1, 2018

Jeffrey V. Lutz of Carmel passed away suddenly on September 1, 2018 at his home.  He was 65.

Born on November 4, 1952 in Yonkers, NY to the late Frank and Carmella Sardo Lutz.

Jeff was a very talented composer, arranger, pianist and organist.  He spent the last 14 years as the Music Director at...

Aug 17, 2018

Betty Mae Blanchard of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on August 17, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was 81.

Born on May 9, 1937 in Silver Creek, New York to the late Albert and Eleanor Doncavage Kurz.

Betty grew up in Angola, New York and graduated from Lake Shore Central High...

Aug 3, 2018

Donna Peterson (71) joined her Heavenly Father on August 3, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.

Donna was born on December 13, 1946 in Bronx, NY to Rose and Eugene Spencer. She graduated from Hunter College with a degree in English and Elementary Education in 1968, and went on to teach at P.S. 63 in the...

Jul 31, 2018

Bertha (nee Bronislawa) Ligenza passed away at the age of 96 on July 31, 2018  at the home of her daughter and son in law, Cynthia Ligenza and Tony Moore in Cold Spring, NY.  She was born July 19, 1922 in Enfield, CT to Aniela and Franziszek(Nelly and Frank) Ludwin and lived there for 94 of her years  but...

Jul 22, 2018

Douglas A. Merritt Jr. a 60 year resident of Fishkill passed away on July 22, 2018 at home.  He was79.

Born on January 23, 1939 in Cold Spring to the late Douglas A. Merritt Sr and Helen Smith.

Doug  graduated Haldane High School in 1957 with many academic and athletic honors.   After graduation he was...