Obituaries

Mar 26, 2021

Norma Elizabeth Sommerville, 87, a longtime Beacon resident passed away on March 26, 2021 at the Montefiore St. Luke's-Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY. She was born on October 26, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Gordon & Ella (Petersen) Fry. Norma served in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1954, and received an honorable discharge for her...

Mar 24, 2021

Shirley May Baxter O'Dell, 86, a life-long Beacon resident, was Called Home to be with her beloved husband on March 24, 2021 at her home. She was born on May 20, 1934 in Beacon, the daughter of the late John W. & Evelyn (Mullen) Baxter. On May 14, 1955 in Beacon, she married Stanley E. O'Dell, who predeceased her on...

Mar 22, 2021

Graveside Service :

LaGrange Rural Cemetery Overlook Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Mar 19, 2021

Graveside Service : March 26, 2021 10:15 am

St. Raymond's Cemetery 2600 Lafayette Avenue Bronx , NY 10465 718-792-1133

Mar 16, 2021

Robert Kane, 85, a former resident of the Hedgewood Home for Adults in Beacon, and recently of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on March 16, 2021 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at River Valley in Poughkeepsie. He was born on January 31, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA; was predeceased by his parents. A Graveside Service will be held 10am Wednesday, March...

Mar 4, 2021

Julieann Marrina Roccio, 57, a longtime Beacon resident, recent years of Fishkill, NY, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2021. She was born in Cold Spring, NY on November 14, 1963, daughter of Pacifico P. & Roseann (Verzi) Roccio. Julieann graduate from Beacon High School, class of 1981. She worked at Chemprene in Beacon for many years and later a...

Mar 4, 2021

Edith Victoria Vallejo Peña "Edie" 91, of Beacon has passed away on March 4, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. Edith worked for many years as a secretary; and also worked for Crescent Lingerie in Peekskill as a seamstress. She was a communicant of St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Beacon. Edith was born on December 23, 1929 in...

Mar 3, 2021

Elmira ‘Myra' A. Spaulding, 79, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2021 at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Newburgh, NY. She was born on October 1, 1941 in Beloit, WI, daughter of the late Elmer & Leatha (Shores) Hefti. Elmira served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1960 - 1964, and received an honorable discharge...

Feb 26, 2021

On Friday, February 26, 2021, John Manetta, Jr., loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away. He was 63. Born September 19, 1957, in Beacon, NY to Martha (Wilson) and John Manetta, Sr. A lifelong Beacon resident, he owned his own construction business, worked for National Biscuit, the Tallix Foundry, and the MTA. In 1978 he became father...

Feb 15, 2021

William R. Hamilton, 78, a life-long Beacon resident passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2021. He was born in Beacon, NY on October 23, 1942 son of the late Robert Douglas Hamilton and Martha Catherine (nee Helman) Hamilton. Bill graduated from Beacon High School. He was a member of the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Beacon. Bill...

Feb 14, 2021

Aniello ‘Neal' Falcone, 79, a resident of Atlantic City, NJ, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Montefiore St. Luke's-Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 4, 1941, son of the late Joseph & Philomena (Candello) Falcone. Neal worked for many years in building maintenance, until he retired. He owned & operated...

Feb 14, 2021

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Feb 12, 2021

Ernest M. Graves, 91, a resident of Newburgh, passed away peacefully with his children by his side. He was born on July 26, 1929 in Youngstown, OH, son of the late Mark & Mary (Bullock) Graves. He attended Youngstown University and was a member of the Beta PI Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Ernest proudly served in the United...

Feb 9, 2021

Arlene J. Matteis, formerly of the Bronx, recently of Beacon, NY, passed away peacefully the evening of her 84th birthday on February 9, 2021. She was born in the Bronx, NY on February 9, 1937, daughter of the late Anthony & Helen (Zulkowski) Vairo. On August 25, 1957 at St. Athanasius Roman Catholic Church in the Bronx, NY, she married...

Feb 9, 2021

Thomas I. Magagnos, 70, a longtime Beacon resident, passed away peacefully at his home on February 9, 2021 after a short terminal illness. He was born on January 9, 1951 in New York, NY, son of the late Charles & Helen (Illingworth) Magagnos. Tom attended and graduated from Beacon High School. On May 23, 1987, he married Maryann D. Synder,...

Feb 7, 2021

Philip R. (Chub) Baxter was reunited with his beloved daughter Phyllis E. Kelly and his little dog Abby when he entered the Gates of Heaven on February 7th, 2021. A lifelong resident of Beacon, NY; Chub was the son of the late Phil and Bette Baxter. He was a valued railroad employee for forty-four years. He and his wife, Pat...

Feb 3, 2021

Wappingers Falls, NY - Thomas A. Belladone, 66, passed away much too soon on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Vassar Brother's Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, due to COVID-19 complications. Tom was the third of four boisterous boys born to loving parents Tony and Alice Belladone. Born in Cornwall, NY and raised in the village of Highland Falls, many would agree that...

Feb 2, 2021

Glenn P. Houghtalin, Hopewell Junction, NY died February 2, 2021. Glenn was born in Beacon, NY on May 29, 1942, the son of Philip Houghtalin and Olive Greene Houghtalin. He is survived by his wife Patrice Williams Houghtalin. His son, Brian Houghtalin, Greensboro, NC predeceased him on July 22, 2020. Glenn was a graduate of Beacon High School. He was...

Jan 30, 2021

Meghan L. (Davis) Ashcroft, 37, a resident of Newburgh, formerly of Beacon, passed away on January 30, 2021 at her home after a long illness. She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on December 28, 1983 beloved daughter of Timothy P. (Terri) Davis, and her mother Michele Conine. Meghan attended Beacon High School; she played varsity tennis and softball which she...

Jan 29, 2021

Helen ‘Chickie’ F. Robertson, 83, a longtime Beacon resident passed away on January 29, 2021 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. She was born in the Bronx, NY on June 29, 1937, daughter of the late Mark & Anna (McManus) McKinstry. Helen attended city-schools in the Bronx; married her husband, Alex Robertson, Jr; who predeceased...