Obituaries

Apr 11, 2024

Carol M. Carey, a longtime Beacon resident, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024 with her family by her side, at the Kaplan Family Hospice Home in Newburgh, NY; at the age of 79. She was born in Middlebury, VT on February 2, 1945, daughter of the late Patrick & Agnes (nee Hickey) Hurley. Raised with her family on Bell...

Apr 9, 2024

Elizabeth Williamson Briggs, affectionately known as ‘Libby’, a longtime resident of Beacon and recently of Schenectady, NY; was Called Home to the Lord on April 9, 2024 at the Ellis Hospital; at the age of 81. She was born in Beacon, NY on March 9, 1943, daughter of the late Herbert & Frances (Littlejohn) Williamson. She attended the Beacon City...

Apr 7, 2024

Apr 5, 2024

Julie Mariane Loste passed away after a short illness in her home in Beacon, New York on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was a great friend to many, a Godmother, sister, and aunt, who generously showered her circle near and wide with presents and thoughtful emails. She supported many by remembering their events, anniversaries, and social causes.Julie was raised in...

Apr 5, 2024

With profound sadness and a heart full of love, we announce the peaceful passing of Patricia Ann Harbolic, affectionately known as Patti. On April 5, 2024, at the age of 68, Patti left us while surrounded by the warmth and love of her family at the Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. A beacon of strength and love, Patti was...

Apr 1, 2024

Jacob Bernardo, was born on Monday, April 1, 2024 to parents Joseph F. & Jennifer Bernardo, at the NY Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt Manor, NY. Baby Jacob’s family was blessed to hold him for a few precious hours, before God took him in the palm of His Hand to His Heavenly embrace at 6:06am. 

 

Jacob received love &...

Mar 29, 2024

Mar 24, 2024

Barbara A. Gallio, a former resident of Port Richey, FL for 33-years, recently returned to New York and passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at River Valley in Poughkeepsie, NY; at the age of 90. Her life began on July 24, 1933, in Beacon, NY, as the daughter of the late Victor...

Mar 23, 2024

David L. Burke, a lifelong Beacon resident, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 23, 2024 at the Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY; at the age of 87. He was born on September 14, 1936 in Beacon, NY, son of the late Leo & Alma (Conklin) Burke; from the age of 4 until...

Mar 21, 2024

Thomas E. Schmidt, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 21, 2024, at 88 years of age.At nearly 18 years old, Tom left his childhood home in Elmont, NY to enlist in the Navy. During part of his term served in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While on leave in NY, he met and fell in love with...

Mar 19, 2024

Janet C. Greggo, a lifelong Beacon and Wappingers Falls resident, passed away peacefully at her home on March 19, 2024; at the age of 82. She was born in Cold Spring, NY on September 1, 1941, daughter of the late Allan Forshay Wilson and Frances Catherine (Kasinska) Wilson.On April 8, 1960, she married George C. Greggo, who survives her at...

Mar 17, 2024

Mar 15, 2024

Lisandro (Lee) Hernandez passed away on March 15th, 2024 at the age of 62. He was Born on August 29th, 1961 in Aguada, Puerto Rico to Natividad Rivera-Rojas & Ramon Hernandez to whom his mother, preceded him in death. 

In his early years he attended PS. 67. He also went to Theodore Roosevelt High School in the Bronx. He was employed...

Mar 14, 2024

Shane M. Monroe, a life-long Beacon resident, passed away on March 14, 2024 at the Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh; at the age of 54. He was born in Beacon, NY on January 26, 1970, son of the Judith A. (Robinson) Monroe and the late Samuel R. Monroe Sr.. Shane graduated from Beacon High School, class of 1987.During...

Mar 7, 2024

Albert E. Green, a 58-year resident of Fishkill, died at his home on March 7, 2024; at the age of 83. He was born in Beacon, NY on February 17, 1941, son of the late Ralph & Ethel (Lewis) Green. Albert attended Beacon City Schools and graduated from Beacon High School class of 1958. He received a Bachelor of Science...

Feb 21, 2024

Feb 21, 2024

Barbara Ann Garo, a life-long Beacon resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 21, 2024 at the Vassar Brother Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY; at the age of 90. She was born in Beacon, NY on September 20, 1933, daughter of the late Arthur & Rachel (Kimbark) Greene. Barbara attended and graduated from Beacon City Schools.

On September 15,...

Feb 20, 2024

Hector Tlatelpa-Diego, a lifelong Beacon resident was Called Home to God on February 20, 2024 at the Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY; at the age 18. Hector was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on March 30, 2005, son of Pedro Tlatelpa and Cecilia Diego. Though he was severely handicapped from birth, without the ability to speak, Hector was...

Feb 18, 2024

Earnest Carlisle Jr., a former resident of the Hedgewood Home in Beacon, NY, passed away on Sunday February 18, 2024 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing in Pawling NY; he was 89 years old. He was born Durham, North Carolina on August 23, 1934, son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Earnest Carlisle, Sr.

Earnest served in the United States Army...

Feb 14, 2024

Vanessa A. Reed, a life-long Beacon resident, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024 with her granddaughter Lacole by her bedside at the The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at River Valley in Poughkeepsie, NY; she was 70 years old. She was born in Beacon, NY on August 26, 1953, daughter of the late David Bugg and Jean (Johnson) Talley. Vanessa...