1954 - 2026 OBITUARY: Laurie Lee Scott, gentle warrior, advocate, mother, anchor, and sister passed away peacefully as the New Moon slipped beneath the clouds and her family held her on April 18, 2026, at the age of 72. Laurie was born in Yonkers, NY on March 24, 1954, daughter of the late Robert & Eleanor (Slater) Scott. Laurie was a lover of all things nature related. She felt deeply connected to rivers and the way they cut a path through landscapes, changing course in orde

1966 - 2026 OBITUARY Paul E. McKay, a longtime resident of Wappingers Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, NY, at the age of 59. Paul was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 23, 1966, and was the son of the late Eugene & Margaret (Jencik) McKay. Paul enlisted in the United States Navy on September 24, 1984, and proudly served until his honorable discharge on May 13, 1988. Following that Paul moved to Virginia and then

1965 - 2026 OBITUARY: Timothy Neil Laffin, a life-long Village of Wappingers Falls resident, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026 at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla; at the age of 60. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on June 14, 1965, son of the late Thomas J. Laffin, Sr & Jean Marie (Kelly) Laffin. Tim attended Wappinger Central Schools and graduated from Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School. At the young age of 14, Tim joined the W.T. Garner Engine Company #1 of

1938 - 2026 OBITUARY: Gloria Palumbo, 87, of Wappingers Falls, NY, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 9th at home. Gloria was born July 13th, 1938 in Highland, NY, the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Pasqualina Picco. She attended Highland Schools and worked as a typist for the Central Hudson sponsored “Almanac” radio show. On July 22nd, 1961 she married John Palumbo in St. Augustine’s Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, playing a major role in the

1969 - 2026 OBITUARY: Daniel L. Lowney, a life-long Village of Wappingers Falls resident, passed away at his home on April 7, 2026; at the age of 56. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on August 5, 1969, son of the late Leo D. & Nancy J. (nee Pulcastro) Lowney. Daniel was a faithful member of Saint Mary’s Church in Wappingers Falls. He volunteered his time at the Grinnell Library in Wappingers Falls, and belonged to The Friends of Carnwath in the Town of Wappinger. He was an avi

1928 - 2026 OBITUARY: Elizabeth Mary Costello, a lifelong resident of the Wappingers Falls area, passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2026, just two days shy of her 98th birthday. She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on April 9, 1928, the daughter of the late James and Anna (née Hawthorne) Costello. Though born in Poughkeepsie, her family later moved to New Hamburg, where she attended Wappinger Central Schools. Elizabeth was a communicant of Saint Mary’s Church in Wappinger

1986 - 2026 OBITUARY: Bobbie L. Zappala, a longtime resident of Beacon and Fishkill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the age of 39, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 9, 1986, in Mount Kisco, New York, the daughter of John Zappala and Helen Wilke, both of whom survive her. Bobbie was a devoted daughter, mother, sister, and friend. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her two children, X-Havier and Ysabella, who

1971 - 2026 OBITUARY: Kerry C. Trigalet, 54, of Highland, NY died at home on Saturday, March 21rst. Kerry was born on November 10, 1971 in Woodbury, NJ. She attended Garden Spot High School in New Holland, PA. She resided in Highland, NY for the past 20 years. and was engaged to be married to Thomas R. Perry who tragically passed away 2 days later on Monday, March 23rd. She is survived by her father, Robert Trigalet of Lititz, PA., her brother Robert Trigalet II and his wife

1966 - 2026 OBITUARY: Thomas R. Perry, 59, a 30 year resident of Highland, NY died at home on Monday, March 23rd, tragically just two days after the loss of his soul mate and fiancée Kerry Trigalet who passed away at home as well. Tom was born on September 21, 1966 in Mt. Kisco, NY, Tom graduated from John Jay High School in East Fishkill and worked at Jilco Window and Door Corporation in Granite Springs for the past 32 years. He is survived by his beloved daughter Kathleen

1973 - 2026 OBITUARY: Denise Marie Lukavic, 52, resident of Bristol, CT for 25 years and formerly of Wappingers Falls, NY, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Smilow Cancer Center at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT, after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born October 9, 1973, in Sleepy Hollow, NY, daughter of John and Lynn Lukavic of Wappingers Falls, NY. Denise graduated from Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School in Wappingers Falls, NY, class of ’91. Sh

1970 - 2026 OBITUARY: Patricia Mary Elizabeth Modugno, a resident of Wappingers Falls, NY passed away peacefully at her home on March 24, 2026; at the age of 55. She was born in Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland on April 16, 1970, daughter of Nancy (nee Kelly) Mahony and the late John Mahony. Patricia immigrated to the United States in 1987 and later became a citizen in 2002. On July 31, 2003, at St. Brendan’s Roman Catholic Church in Loughrea County Galway Ireland, she marri

1951 - 2026 OBITUARY Eileen B. Fusaro, a life-long resident of Wappingers Falls, NY, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 21, 2026, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie; at the age of 74. She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on August 24, 1951, daughter of the late Michael & Catherine (Connolly) Barry. On September 16, 1972, at the Church of St. Mary in Wappingers Falls, she married John D. Fusaro, who predeceased her after 45-years of marriage

1937 - 2026 OBITUARY: It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Skillman, loving mother, a remarkable woman, and a dedicated professional. Barbara’s courageous 4-year battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s ended on February 9, 2026, as she passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Our mother, Barbara, a widow at the age of 45, was filled with strength and determination, as she had to fill many roles after the early passing of her husband, Robert. We were b

1984 - 2026 OBITUARY Erin M. Marshall, 41, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, following a 2-year battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Born on May 18, 1984, in the Bronx, Erin was the daughter of Luz Padilla. Erin’s relationship with her mom was very special, and her mom took care of Erin until the very end. Erin graduated from Aquinas High School in the Bronx in 2002 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Queens College. She worked as a Senior Lease Analys

1954 - 2026 OBITUARY: Christine Ann Blake, a longtime Wappingers Falls resident, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at The Hospice House in Hyde Park, NY with her daughter by her side, after a brief courageous fight with cancer. She was born on March 28, 1954, in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of Jerry and Blenda Ranalli of Wappingers Falls, NY; she was predeceased by both of her parents, as well as her brother, David Ranalli of Wappingers Falls. Christine was

1948 - 2026 OBITUARY: David J. White, a longtime resident of Wappingers Falls and Poughkeepsie, passed away at his home on March 14, 2026 at the age of 77. He was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on December 20, 1948, the son of the late Leon E. White and Beatrice G. (Brammer) White. David attended Arlington High School. David enlisted in the United States Army on May 19, 1971, and proudly served as Military Police until his honorable discharge on May 21, 1973. David worked as

1942 - 2026 OBITUARY: Angela M. DeLorenzo, a longtime Poughkeepsie / Wappingers Falls resident, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on March 15, 2026; at the age of 83. She was born in Gloversville, NY on May 25, 1942, daughter of the late Thomas & Victoria (nee Cipullo) DeRosa. On November 25, 1961 in Gloversville, NY, she married the love of her life, Donald J. DeLorenzo; who survives her at home. The two were each other’s lifelong companions,

1938 - 2026 OBITUARY: George J. Thorbjornsen, a former resident of both Fishkill NY and Argyle NY and, recently of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 9, 2026; at the age of 87. He was born in The Bronx, NY on May 8, 1938, son of the late Harry & Helen (nee Hughes) Thorbjornsen. On May 6, 1961 in Washington Heights, NY, he married the love of his life Frances A. Schmager, who survives him at home. They were lifelong members of the Cathol

1939 - 2026 OBITUARY: Paul Johnson, a former resident of Newburgh, NY and recent years of Beacon, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing; at the age of 86. He was born on April 29, 1939, in Seaford, St. Thomas, Jamacia; one of five children to his parents Richard and Estella (Millwood) Lewis. From a young boy, Paul was honest and ambition, so naturally he evolved into a hardworking man. He immigrated to the United States

1954 - 2026 OBITUARY: Michael P. Mulvenna, a resident of Beacon, NY for over 15-years and formerly of New York City, passed away on March 4, 2026 at the Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY; at the age of 71. He was born in Manhattan, NY on November 11, 1954, son of the late Alexander & Ann (Flanagan) Mulvenna. Michael served in the United States Air Force from 1975 to 1978, and received an honorable discharge of service. Mike worked in maintenance for Metr

1967 - 2026 OBITUARY: Cheryl Lynn Resek, a former resident of Staatsburg / Wappingers Falls, and recently of New Windsor, NY, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 28, 2026; at the age of 59. She was born on February 17, 1967 in Poughkeepsie, NY, daughter of the late Ronald A. & Patricia A. (Vetter) Nevins. Cheryl attended the Wappinger Central Schools, and graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School, class of 1985. Cheryl was a dedicated worker through

1940 - 2026 OBITUARY: Rose Horton, a life-long Village of Wappingers Falls resident, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026 at The Pines at Poughkeepsie Center for Nursing; at the age of 85. She was born on September 20, 1940 in Wappingers Falls, NY daughter of the late Nicholas & Sarah (Trepepi) Francese. Rose attended and graduated from Wappinger Central Schools. On September 14, 1963, she married Louis I Horton, who predeceased her on December 10, 2017; after 54 years

1938 - 2026 OBITUARY: Joan E. Laffin was Called Home on February 21, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie; at the age of 88. She was born and raised in the Village of Wappingers Falls on February 14, 1938, daughter of the late Antonio & Antoinette (Andretta) DiGregorio. On May 7, 1960 at St. Mary’s Church in Wappingers Falls, she married the love of her life John ‘Jack’ Laffin, who predeceased her after 51-years of marriage on February 21, 2012. Joan was a f

1950 - 2026 OBITUARY: Ann Patricia Falahee, a resident of Wappingers Falls New York, and formerly of Warwick NY passed from this life in the early morning hours of Saturday February 14th 2026. She went peacefully in her sleep under the care of her children. Born September 23rd 1950 to Thomas and Betty Kilmurray in New York, NY; she was raised in Washington Heights, New York. After graduating from the Academy of the Sacred Heart of Mary in 1968, she took a job as a phone opera