OBITUARIES

Nov 15, 2017

A “Mabel” Grabania Smith of Cold Spring was called home to the angels on November 15, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  She was 93.

A Fan of the New York Yankees she was loved by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was also a loving Sister & Aunt and loving Friend to all and will...

Nov 11, 2017

Elizabeth (Betty, Mom, Grandma, GG) a long-time resident to Cold Spring, passed away on November 11, 2017. She was born in Yonkers on September 23rd, 1935 to John Francis Nolan and Elizabeth Catherine (Wagner) Nolan.

On May 12th, 1957 she married her husband Mario Valenti. She was pre-deceased by her husband on May 10th, 2005.

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Oct 28, 2017

Elsie M. Basso ( Stanton) 94; formerly of Cold Spring for more than 50 years, died peacefully on Saturday October 28th 2017 at The Grand at River Valley in Poughkeepsie. Born on July 15,1923in Hopewell Junction, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Stanton and Nellie Van Voorhis.

Mrs. Basso worked at Beacon Looms for many...

Oct 22, 2017

Betty Green, one of Philipstown’s prominent women for the past 50 years in the civic, philanthropic and social world of Cold Spring and Garrison, passed away in her sleep, of natural causes, in her apartment on Oct. 22, 2017.

Born Betty Elaine Emhoff on Feb. 10, 1923, and raised in Grosse Point, Michigan, Betty was graduated from...

Oct 19, 2017

Charles Stephan Oliver Blaise the infant son of Jessica  and Gary Blaise went to sleep with the angels in heaven on October 19, 2017.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister Piper Blaise, Paternal Grandparents Tom and Fran Reppucci, Maternal Grandparents Charles and Nancy Norton, his Aunts and Uncles, Brittany, Diane and Apryl...

Oct 12, 2017

Michael Anthony Peparo, aged 69 of Cold Spring, passed away peacefully at his home in the early evening of October 12, 2017. Born in Cold Spring, N.Y. on November 3, 1947, he was the son of Charles Peparo and Rita (Nolan) Peparo. Michael was a graduate of our Our Lady of Loretto school in 1961, Haldane High school in...

Oct 10, 2017

Dorothy Turner of Cold Spring passed away on October 10, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital  She was 70.

Born on March 4, 1947 in Cold Spring to the late Harold and Vivian Palen Smith.

Dorothy was a graduate of Haldane Schools and worked for the Town of Philipstown for the past 25 years.

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Oct 4, 2017

Stephen B. Devine formerly of Somers passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2017.  Born on November 11, 1960 in The Bronx to the late John and Maureen Braiden Devine.

A Veteran of the United States Navy he served from 1981-1983.

He is survived by his siblings Denise Morschauser and her husband George, John Devine and...

Sep 11, 2017

Alberta (Chickie)Galligan of Jensen Beach Florida, Formerly of Cold Spring passed away suddenly on September 11, 2017 in Stuart Florida.  She was 80.

Born on December 11, 1936 in Cold Spring to the late Albert and Elizabeth Bleakley Jesek

Chickie graduated from Haldane in 1955 and was Miss Beacon prior to her marriage to Robert...

Sep 6, 2017

William John Bates of Beacon passed away peacefully on September 6, 2017 at home.  He was 72.

He is survived by his sisters Margaret Rose Bates and Leola Specht.

He was predeceased by his brother George Bates and his sister Elizabeth Bates

Visitation will be held on Saturday September...

Jun 5, 2017

Dr. Cross died Monday, June 5, 2017. He was born in Jacksonville, IL, the son of the late James Martin Cross and Elizabeth Palmer Cross. He graduated Lehigh University, Phi Beta Kappa, and Washington University Medical School. He did a residency in Dermatology at University of Oregon. He served as a Medical Officer, Lt. Commander, in the United States...

Jun 5, 2017

Joseph “Joe” Charles Etta, lifelong resident of Cold Spring, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017. He was 80.  Born March 28, 1937 to Gaetano “Thomas” and Elizabeth (Bush) Etta, Joe was alife member of the Cold Spring Fire Company No. 1, recently celebrating 58 years of service. He served as Chief from 1970-1972. Joe was proud to witness his...

Jun 1, 2017

Michael G. McCullagh of Nelsonville passed away on June 1, 2017 at home.  He was 81.

Michael was born on December 26, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Michael and Anne Slane McCullagh.

Michael proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy. After he was honorably discharged...

May 18, 2017

Edmund Joseph Drake, 79, of Garrison died on May 18, 2017. Born in the Bronx on October 30, 1937, he was the son of Edmund James Drake and Sally T. ( Yohe) Drake.

He attended Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY and graduated from Hunter/Lehman College in 1971 and Pace University School of Law in 1988. ...

May 18, 2017

Joseph M. Calabrese of Fort Myers Florida formerly of Garfield and Jersey City New Jersey passed away on May 18,2017 at Lee Memorial Hospital. He was 57.

Born on September 2,1959 in Jersey City to the late Anthony P .and Rose Sacco Calabrese Sr.

Known as Joe Cal to his friends he grew up in...

May 16, 2017

Dorothea Maria Lang  CNM, MPH, FACNM , 84 of Garrison passed away peacefully on May 16, 2017 at home.

Ms. Lang completed her bachelors in nursing at Albright College (1957) and Reading Hospital School of Nursing (1956) and her nurse-midwifery education in 1959 from the combined Maternity Center Association / Johns Hopkins University affiliate program. In 1965,...

May 16, 2017

Marie Klubnick Baranowski passed away peacefully on May 16, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  Marie was born on April 7, 1922 to Zaite and William Reilley in Cold Spring, New York. Marie graduated salutatorian from Haldane High School and after graduation worked for several years in NYC.  Marie enlisted in the United States Coast Guard during WWII as...

May 11, 2017

Diana F. Bechelli a 50 year resident of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on May 11, 2017 at Hudson Valley Hospital surrounded by the ones she loved.  She was 69.

Born on January 1, 1948 in Valhalla, New York to the late Dominick DeMilio and Isabelle DeMilio Dawson. Diana was loved by her family and her community....

May 3, 2017

Jean Lynn Frisenda of Cold Spring, NY passed away on May 3, 2017. She was 66. Jean Lynn was born December 25, 1950 in North Tarrytown, NY to the late Arthur & Doris Sullivan. She graduated from Ossining High School in 1969.  She married her husband Joseph Frisenda on September 4, 1971 at St. Theresa's Church in Briarcliff Manor.  ...

May 2, 2017

Patricia Schai Mackey, 79. Presently of Bear, Delaware formerly of Onancock, VA and Cold Spring, NY passed away peacefully on May 2, 2017 at Christiana Hospital, surrounded by her loving children. Born on March 20, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Arthur S. and Virginia Dean Schai.  She is predeceased by her husbandsPeter F. Curran and Perry R....