OBITUARIES
Maude Rutherford Kahrs
Oct 12, 2022
Maude Rutherford Kahrs (91), died peacefully in her sleep at her residence in Phoenix, Arizona in the early hours of October 12th 2022.
Maude was born Violet Maude Rutherford, oldest child of dairy farmers, Effie Bellus and William Bennett Rutherford of Madrid, N.Y. on December 8, 1930. She was elder sister to brother Thomas Charles Rutherford (deceased) and...
Mary Rose Powell
Oct 8, 2022
Mary (Marie) Rose Powell passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022. Mary was born August 8, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Charles R. Powell. She is survived by her children: Charles Powell, Mary (Powell) Bishop and Michael Powell. She was blessed with four grandchildren: Michael Powell, David Powell, Jaime...
Michael G. Allen
Oct 8, 2022
Michael G. Allen was born in Peru, Indiana on January 25, 1944, and grew up in Winamac, Indiana. His parents were Ida Lucille (nee Lerch) and John Coleman Allen.
Michael graduated from Winamac High School in 1962 and attended Vincennes University and Ball State College. In April of 1966, he entered the United States Army. While he was stationed...
Christina "Tina" Marie Gilsenan
Sep 11, 2022
Christina “Tina” Gilsenan, 87 , of Garrison passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022 at North Westchester Restorative surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 14, 1935 in New York City to the late Rudolph and Connie Padilla.
She retired from Sing Sing Prison in Ossining as the Head of Purchasing.
She is survived by her devoted husband...
Susan Fitzgerald
Sep 6, 2022
Susan Alice Fitzgerald, 70, a former resident of Garrison, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday September 6, 2022. Sue was born to the late George and Alice Harper on March 23, 1952 in Wantagh, NY. Growing up in Stewart Manor, Long Island with her two siblings, Bob and Joanne, shaped Sue’s formative years and resulted in a lifetime...
Philip S. Zaleski
Sep 6, 2022
Philip S. Zaleski, age 87 died on September 6, 2022.
Philip was born March 27, 1935 in Southampton, Long Island, New York. He attended Southampton High School and after graduation, he joined the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1955.
During his service, Philip toured Europe competing on the U.S. Army rifle team. He received recognition for the highest physical...
Gerald Joseph Irish
Aug 30, 2022
Gerald Joseph Irish, also known as Jerry, died on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.
Born on May 5, 1937, in Malone, N.Y., he was the son of the late James H. Irish Jr. and Kathryne (Venter) Irish.
Mr. Irish was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served on the...
Hannah Lucille Langer
Aug 27, 2022
On Saturday August 27th, the world lost a beam of light. Hannah Langer passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep, at the age of 23. Her essence and charisma live on in all those who were blessed enough to cross her path. She cared deeply for her family, her friends, her community, and her animals. She...
Kenneth F.A Openchowski
Aug 14, 2022
LTC Kenneth F. A. Openchowski, 91, died peacefully of natural causes at home in Arlington, VA. Ken was born on June 2, 1931 in Newark, NJ to Dr. Mieczyslaw and Harriette Openchowski. He spent every summer of his childhood in Garrison, NY with his mother’s extended family. He completed high school at the Newark Academy. Because he was one...
Mildred A. LeFever
Aug 7, 2022
Mildred A. LeFever “Mitzy” of Poughkeepsie formerly of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022. She was 92.
Born on May 7, 1930 in Cold Spring to the late Samuel and Katherine Trimble Monroe. Mildred married the love of her life Raymond J. LeFever in 1951 at Our Lady of Loretto Church.
She was employed at the...
Carol A. Vathke
Aug 2, 2022
Carol A. Vathke of Cold Spring, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by her children. She was 85.
Born on November 24, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Robert and Helen Liebla Clinton.
Carol is survived by her children Christopher Vathke, and Eric Vathkee and his fiancé Angela Pizzolongo. Grandchildren Erica and...
James J. Gallagher
Aug 2, 2022
James J. Gallagher Sr. of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022, at home. He was 86.
Born on November 17, 1935, in New York City to the late James and Agnes Sullivan Gallagher. Jim received an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Fordham University, earned his CPA, and went on to graduate with an MBA...
David W. Dickinson
Jul 28, 2022
David W. Dickinson ,74, died July 28, 2022 in Cold Spring, NY. David was born and raised in Prairie du Chien, WI, the son of Wayne and Mildred Dickinson. He attended University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse and graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a liberal arts degree. He began his early career as a teacher, a family tradition, and enjoyed his experience...
Helen V. Livermore
Jul 25, 2022
Helen V. Livermore of Marlboro, New York passed away on July 25, 2022 at Elant of Fishkill. She was 99.
Born on December 29, 1922 in Peekskill, New York to the late James and Bertha Rose Warren.
Helen lived in Garrison and Cold Spring during her childhood.
She was a member of the Hopewell Senior Citizens where she lived for...
Dorothy A. Gordon
Jul 23, 2022
Dorothy A. Gordon, 99 of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on July 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 20, 1923 in New York City to the late Richard and Catherine Fahey Hughes.
Dorothy was a very independent woman, working in New York City for Dukes Moving and Express while living in the...
Nicholas R. Donato III
Jul 3, 2022
Nicholas R. Donato, III, age 60, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born in North Tarrytown, NY on April 20, 1962 to Nick and Sophie Donato. He is survived by his 2 sons, Michael and Nicholas Donato (Teresa), as well as his beloved fiancé, Maureen Athow. Additionally, Nicky had one brother, Kenny Donato (Teresa) and one sister,...
John W. Downs
Jun 16, 2022
John W. Downs of Torrington CT, passed away on June 16, 2022 in Cold Spring. He was 68.
Born on January 5, 1954 in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late William Mayo Downs and Grace Ruth Arft Downs.
John was a welder by trade until he retired in 2018. He was a loving husband who traveled around...
Barbara A. Scarola
Jun 4, 2022
Barbara A. Muscat ( Scarola) passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was 56.
Barbara was born on May 11, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Salvatore and Mary Scarola.
Barbara was a graduate of SUNY Oneonta and Pace University where she earned her degrees in History and Political Science.
She...
Chester Warren
May 20, 2022
Chester Warren a lifelong resident of Nelsonville passed away on May 20, 2022 at Hudson Valley Hospital. He was 79.
Born on February 12, 1943, in Cold Spring to the late Chester and Helen Warren.
Chester was retired from IBM as a Quality Control Inspector, where he worked for 30 years in East Fishkill. He enjoyed the great outdoors, hunting,...
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