OBITUARIES

Feb 27, 2021

Carol Anna Morehead of Poughkeepsie formerly of Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021 at home.  She was 82

Born on August 8, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Sidney and Blodwyn Grier Brandon.

Carol was a salesclerk in Kohls Department Store prior to coming to New York.

She is...

Feb 17, 2021

Timothy R Maxwell of Cold Spring formerly of Croton-on-Hudson passed away suddenly on February 17, 2021. He was 51 years old.

Born on March 11, 1969 in Nova Scotia, Canada to Robert Maxwell and the late Patricia Tuttle Maxwell.

Tim graduated from Croton High School and Purchase College. He was a curator for Green Mountain...

Feb 12, 2021

Erna C. Vecchione 84, died peacefully at home in Cold Spring NY on February 12, 2021. She was born March 1, 1936 in Rigewood, Queens, NY   the daughter of Egbert and Erna (Schmidt) Timmerman.

Erna married her High School beau, Vincent J. Vecchione in 1958  and resided in Glendale NY where they raised four children. In 1978,...

Feb 2, 2021

Francis “Sonny” Moran of Cold Spring passed away on February 2, 2021 at home.  He was 82. Born on August 20, 1938 in Beacon, NY.  He attended Beacon High School and enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served his country from 1955-1959.  After his honorable discharge, he met Delores Zeliph and on September 28, 1963 at Our...

Feb 1, 2021

Joseph Frisenda a lifelong resident of Cold Spring passed away suddenly on February 1, 2021.  He was 77. Born on May 9, 1943 in Cold Spring to the late Rosario and Josephine DiPane Frisenda. Joe was a retired mechanic from the MTA Railroad and owned Joseph’s Beauty Salon with his wife Jean. Joe was a member of Our Lady...

Jan 23, 2021

Brian J. McNeary of Garrison, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 23, 2021 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Brian is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Alison; loving children and their spouses, Heather and Stephen Duell; Jennifer and Peter MacDonald, and Sean and Anastasiya McNeary; and six cherished grandchildren, Alison,...

Jan 22, 2021

Cornelius James Tuomey II passed away on Friday January 22, 2021 from brain cancer. He was 91 years old.

A life long resident and fixture in the Cold Spring Community “Connie” is pre-deceased by his wife Vera Harman (d. 2007) and brothers, Christopher Brooks, James, Stephen, and Peter. He is survived by his sister-in-laws, Jan and Eleanor,...

Jan 21, 2021

Anna Theresa Kantor, November 11, 1942 - January 21, 2021

Born in the Bronx, New York, Anna Kantor (Desmond) was a resident of Cold Spring and New York City.  She leaves her loving husband of 46 years, Paul Kantor, their daughter, Elizabeth Zappala (Jon-Erik), and two grandchildren, Olivia and Avery. Anna was predeceased by her parents and...

Dec 31, 2020

Helen Carufe a lifelong resident of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020 at North Westchester Restorative.  She was 95.

Born on March 8, 1925 in Cold Spring to the late Dominick and Angelina Elia Talarico.  Helen was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Loretto Council of the Knights of Columbus a retired...

Dec 26, 2020

Robert Emerson Canfield, MD passed away peacefully at home in Cold Spring, NY on December 26, 2020 after a brief illness.

Bob was born on June 4, 1931 in Great Neck, NY to Lavergne Deyo and Louise Miller Canfield. Growing up he spent summers in Staatsburg, NY where he developed a lifelong love of the Hudson Valley...

Dec 22, 2020

Joseph C. Etta a lifelong resident of Cold Spring passed away on December 22, 2020 at VA Castle Point.  He was 102.

Joseph was born on April 22, 1918 in Cold Spring to the late Giuseppe and Francesca Botta Etta.

Joseph graduated from Haldane in 1938 and enlisted in the United States Army serving his...

Dec 22, 2020

Robert J. Cresci a loving husband, father , grandfather and a long-time resident of Brooklyn Heights and Garrison, passed away on December 22 from a fatal heart attack.  An avid tennis player, he enjoyed tennis with family and friends at the Heights Casino Racquet Club and his home court in Garrison.  As a graduate and enthusiastic supporter of the...

Dec 17, 2020

Joseph Gilmore Obituary

Poet, musician, theologian, hiker, tireless worker on behalf of the poor and disenfranchised, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Rev. Joseph H. Gilmore died on Thursday, December 17, 2020, the worst year ever.

Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania in 1943, Joe was proud of his working class roots and the fact that he...

Dec 15, 2020

Frederick William VanTassel “Buddy “of Cold Spring passed away on December 15, 2020. He was 56.

Born on August 21, 1964 in Cold Spring to the late Frederick and Helen Iverson VanTassel.

Buddy attended Haldane Schools and worked as a mechanic for the Town of Philipstown for many years.

He is survived by...

Dec 13, 2020

Donald A. Ruckdeschel Sr., a lifelong resident of Newburgh passed away on December 13, 2020 at Elant in Fishkill. He was 92.

Born on January 12, 1928 in Newburgh to the late Robert and Murtle O’Dell Ruckdeschel.

A Graduate of NFA he enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served his country during...

Dec 12, 2020

Ann Marie Junjulas “Nancy” of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on December 12, 2020.  She was 79. Born on August 23, 1941 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Oscar  and Ann Rieff Flammer. Nancy was a secretary for Graymoor in Garrison for many years. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of Loretto Church and enjoyed...