Obituaries

Sep 21, 2024

Theodore Edward Henry, a life-long Beacon resident, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon; at the age of 92. He was born in Beacon, NY on July 6, 1932, son of the late Council Henry and Adelia Elizabeth (Demond) Henry. Growing up he attended the St. James AME Church in Beacon. He...

Sep 18, 2024

In the early hours of Wednesday, September 18th, Melinda Haft Sohval concluded her battle with grievous injuries following a traumatic car accident. She was an incredible wife to her husband Bob, and mother to her two human children (Sophie and Daniel) and dogs Raffi, Wilbur, and Shumi.

 To know Melinda, even for a minute, was to have your life forever changed...

Sep 10, 2024

James ‘Fred’ Bauer, retired after years of meaningful hard work and dedication for his family around facilities and maintenance field. A resident of Pine Bush, NY; formerly of Peekskill, NY.

Fred passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at his home in Pine Bush, NY; at the age of 72. He was born on August 20, 1952 in Peekskill, NY,...

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Aug 31, 2024

Megan Turner, born on July 11, 1982, in Cold Spring, NY, was called home in the early morning of August 31, 2024. At 42 years young, Megan was a beautiful soul who touched the lives of many with her kindness, compassion, and infectious sense of humor.

Megan grew up in Cold Spring and was a proud resident of Beacon, NY. She...

Aug 29, 2024

In the predawn hours of Thursday, August 29, Rita Lena Solomon passed peacefully. She was 100 years old. 

She lived those 100 years fully from beginning to end. Of all the accomplishments in her long and varied life, she was most proud that she successfully raised five children – Kenneth, Leon, Neil, David, and Nancy – each different, each his or...

Aug 28, 2024

Hector Luis Caraballo-Torres, formerly of The Bronx, recently of Wappingers Falls, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 28, 2024 at his home; at the age of 75. He was born on May 19, 1949 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, son of Angela (Torres) Baez and the late Jacinto Caraballo. Hector was raised in Morovis, Puerto Rico, he...

Aug 28, 2024

Aug 28, 2024

Carole A. Atwell, a longtime Beacon resident, passed peacefully in her sleep on August 28, 2024 at the NYS Veterans Home in Montrose, NY; at the age of 81. She was born in Queens, NY on July 9, 1943, daughter of the late Frank & Sally (Aloisio) Vassallo, and also her step-mother, the late Armenia 'Mae' Vassallo. 

On February 2, 1964...

Aug 25, 2024

Aug 15, 2024

Roger Eason Chapman, a resident of Newburgh, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Beacon, NY; at the age of 87. He was born Rome, New York on April 11, 1937.

Roger proudly served in the United States Navy, he enlisted on November 18, 1960 in Marietta, Georgia; he served...

Aug 11, 2024

Aurea Ramirez, a longtime Beacon resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 11, 2024; at the age of 87. She was born in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico on May 6, 1937, daughter of the late Antonio Ramirez Vargas and Julia Vega Mercado.

Aurea enjoyed a lot of things during her life, particularly enjoyed music, dancing, knitting; she loved...

Aug 8, 2024

David P. Quill, a lifelong Beacon resident, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on August 8, 2024 at the Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY; at the age of 71. He was born in Beacon, NY on January 25, 1953, son of the late Rodman Nelson Quill and Agnes (Medley) Quill. 

David attended and graduated...

Aug 7, 2024

Levisa Mae Lunsford, a longtime Beacon resident, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024 at the Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY; at the age of 84. She was born in Alamance County, North Carolina on August 22, 1939, daughter of the late Jack Williamson and Marjorie (Covington) Williamson.

On April 16, 1960 in Beacon, New York, by Rev....

Aug 4, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judith Taplitz, who died in the early hours of August 4, 2024.

Judith was born July 9, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Morris Taplitz and Ruth Taplitz (nee Berman). She grew up in Edison, NJ until the age of 11 and then moved to the East New York...

Aug 1, 2024

Marilyn "Midge" Arlene May, 84, of Nederland passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas, surrounded by her family.

Midge was born on November 16, 1939, exactly two minutes before her identical twin sister Carolyn, to Margie Evelyn Way and Vernon E. Way in Beacon, New York. She graduated from Beacon High School in 1957...

Jul 31, 2024

Kevin M. Butler, a resident of Warwick, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare Hospital - Montrose Campus in Cortlandt Manor, NY; at the age of 77. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 20, 1947, son of the late John & Helen (nee Morrissey) Butler.

Kevin served in the United States...

Jul 30, 2024