OBITUARIES

Apr 18, 2025

Charles Gorges of Garrison passed away suddenly on April 18, 2025 at home. He was 75.

Born on February 28, 1950 in Yonkers to the late George and Marie Gorges.

Charles retired from Entergy ( Indian Point) after 40 years where he worked in many capacities. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Diane Gorges, Children Amanda and Brad Gorges....

Apr 16, 2025

Douglas H. Banker

Douglas H. Banker passed away on April 16th from complications of pneumonia. Loving husband of 65 years to Sarah Griffin Banker, father of Alexander (Skippy), Jean (John Miottel) and Abigail (David Lieber) and grandfather of Carter, Sarah, Henry Lieber, Woody Miottel, Lila, Annatie Miottel and Travis Lieber. A longtime resident of New York City and Garrison, NY, Doug...

Apr 6, 2025

Charmaine Choi left this earth on Sunday April 6th, following a rare adverse reaction to a medication. She was too vibrant to be taken from us so soon.

Charmaine was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She moved to the US to attend the Parsons School of Design and met her husband while living in New York City. In 2016 they...

Apr 2, 2025

Maxine Kavanda (nee Silver), longtime resident of Bronxville, NY and most recently Ossining, NY, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025. She was 80. Born June 25, 1944, she was proud to have been born and raised in the Bronx. She tells fond stories of her childhood: playing and attending programs in Crotona Park, walking to the Bronx Zoo, and...

Mar 28, 2025

Gayle L. Needelman aged 69, of Cold Spring, NY died on March 28, 2025 at NY Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital after a valiant battle with esophageal cancer.



Raised in Yonkers, NY, Gayle graduated from Yonkers Public Schools and the St Joseph’s School of Nursing. After many years working in Skilled Nursing Facilities, she retired and most recently did private care for...

Mar 24, 2025

Mar 23, 2025

Joey Carano of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was 76.

Born on November 18, 1948 in Peekskill to the late Salvatore and Yolanda Iaconangelo Carano.

Joey prided himself on his work. His love of landscaping and designing beautiful flower beds brought him, and many others, much joy He retired from Amalgamated...

Mar 22, 2025

Jerome Michael Rubino, known as Jerry to family and friends,was born on November 2, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY to Gilda and Jerome Nunzio Rubino. Jerry would often regale his children and their friends with stories from his childhood in Sunset Park.From stickball in the street and fountain sodas at the corner drug store to riding the Wonder Wheel on Coney...

Mar 19, 2025

William Joseph Schlich of Garrison and Punta Gorda passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving children. He was 86.

Bill was born on September 3, 1938, in Manhattan, to the late Edward and Mary Barton Schlich.

William grew up on Boyd Ave in the Bronx. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy. Upon being honorably...

Mar 14, 2025

Ralph A. Landolfi was born to the late John and Mary (Musto) Landolfi on August 13, 1937 at Butterfield Hospital in Cold Spring, NY. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 14, 2025.

Ralph is survived by his devoted wife Mariann who were wed at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish on June 3, 1967. In their...

Mar 5, 2025

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Barbara Ann Vetoulis, daughter of Barbara and James T. Crowley, born November 24th 1955 in the Bronx in New York City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5th after a courageous battle with stage 4 cancer. Barbara attended St. Brendan's Elementary School in The Bronx and graduated from Saint Barnabas high school...

Feb 28, 2025

Laura J. Merante “Lolly” entered into eternal rest at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Born on September 3, 1947 in Cold Spring to the late John R. Merante Sr and Sidnee Allyn.

 

Lolly was a well-known Hairdresser/Beautician working for Roberts Salon for many years before opening her own shop Headlines in Cold Spring. Most recently she worked at Studio 9 Hair design. 

 

Lolly...

Feb 20, 2025

Jean BradyOn February 20, 2025, Jean E. Brady, long-time resident of Cold Spring NY, peacefully entered eternal rest at the age of 85 with her family by her side. Jean more recently moved to Saugerties, NY to be closer to her family.Born on June 2, 1939, in New York, NY, Jean was the eldest daughter to the late Walter K....

Feb 18, 2025

James “Jimmy” Markey, of Cold Spring, NY passed away on February 18, 2025 at the age of 63. He was born and raised in Cold Spring and graduated from Haldane High School in 1980. He worked at Orentreich Foundation for the Advancement of Science (“O Farms”) as a Master Carpenter and the Property Caretaker for 34 years. He was an...

Feb 12, 2025

Betty Ann Shields, age 84, of Cold Spring, NY, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with her family by her side.

 Born in Cold Spring, NY on September 25, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Margaret and William McKenna. She is survived by her husband of 61 years and two-time prom date, Patrick Shields, as well as her...

Feb 11, 2025

 In Loving Memory of Candida Sepúlveda

 

Candida, age 88, passed away peacefully on February, 11, 2025 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on 

May 18, 1936 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends.

 

Candida was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend...

Feb 2, 2025

Funeral Services for Christopher will be private with burial with his parents in Poland.  

Jan 30, 2025

Our Mother’s Wonderful Life, A Legacy of Love

 

Elisabeth Engel, age 102, of Silver Spring, Maryland passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025. Born Elisabeth Benjamin-Rasmussen on August 20, 1922 in Hamburg, Germany, Elisabeth escaped to England on the children’s Kindertransport in 1939 at age 16, on the cusp of World War II in Europe. During the War, Elisabeth lived with...

Jan 29, 2025

Frederick W. Isler passed away peacefully at home on January 29 2025.

Born to Otto and Florence Isler on June 29, 1939, in Yonkers, New York. Fred loved animals and trains as a kid, but above all, his Catherine, who he fell in love with at the age of 13. He joined the Marines and eventually, Catherine stole him away. They married...

Jan 25, 2025

Elsa Nicolaas  beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025.  Funeral Services will be private.