Obituaries

Gary Grippo

Gary Grippo

Jun 18, 2019

Staff Sergeant Gary J. Grippo, son of Mildred and Henry Grippo, passed away on June 18, 2019. He was 71 years old. Gary was a life-long Beacon resident; upon graduating from Beacon High School, he enlisted with the U.S. Army, proudly served from 1966-1986 and was honorably discharge. He served a tour in Vietnam, where he met his wife. He...

Bertha (Bopp)  Way

Bertha (Bopp) Way

Jun 17, 2019

Bertha A. Way, 96, a lifelong Beacon resident passed away peacefully on June 17, 2019 at the Wingate At Beacon Nursing Home. She was born in Beacon on September 25, 1922, daughter of the late Augustus and Caroline (Schmidt) Bopp. Early in her life, she was a member of the Dutchess Drum Corp. Bert enjoyed many things during her life,...

Robert Webber

Robert Webber

Jun 17, 2019

Robert Davon Webber ‘Lil Rob’ was born on June 20, 2000. He was called home on June 17, 2019. He was only 18 years old. Lil Rob was the son of Robert Lee Webber Jr. of Oxford, NC and Lisa Ann Rivera of Walden, NY. Robert is also the brother of Allyssia (Francesco) Peña, Alexandria (Jared) Peña, Allenna Peña, Desiree...

Leonard Cardillo

Leonard Cardillo

Jun 17, 2019

Leonard J Cardillo, age 71, passed away on June 17th after a courageous fight with uveal cancer. Len was born March 18th, 1948 in White Plains, N.Y. to Joseph L. Cardillo and Angelina (nee) Grimaldi. He was long-time resident of Tarrytown, N.Y. and is survived by his wife and best friend, Rosanne (Breitbach) Cardillo from Independence, Iowa, whom he cherished...

Barbara  -Bobbi- (Barrett)  Drusik

Barbara -Bobbi- (Barrett) Drusik

Jun 11, 2019

Barbara ‘Bobbi' A. Drusik, 79, a life-long Fishkill and Beacon resident, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. She was born on September 1, 1939 in Fishkill, NY, daughter of the late William Homer Barrett and Laura Mae (nee Booth) Barrett. On July 3, 1962 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Beacon,...

Deanna (Trifilo)  Argenio

Deanna (Trifilo) Argenio

Jun 6, 2019

Deanna Anne Argenio, 53, of Middletown, NY, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 6, 2019. She was born in Beacon, NY, on February 15, 1966, daughter of Lila (Jakab) Trifilo and the late Samuel Trifilo. Deanna graduated from Beacon High School and Russell Sage College. She worked in the optical field before switching careers to...

Kathryn (Tomlins)

Kathryn (Tomlins)

Jun 6, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Kathryn (Tomlins). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John Shebanie

John Shebanie

Jun 5, 2019

John Francis Shebanie, 97, a life-long Dutchess Junction and Beacon resident passed away peacefully on June 5, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 21, 1922 at home in Dutchess Junction, NY, son of the late Michael V. & Margaret (Hajj) Shebanie. John served his country during World War II with the United States Army from 1943-1946, and...

Nelson Rivera

Nelson Rivera

May 28, 2019

Nelson Rivera, 70, a longtime Beacon resident, recently of Willimantic, CT, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2019. He was born on March 26, 1949 in Añasco, PR, son of the late Vidal Rivera and Amparo Osuba. Nelson is survived by his wife, Gloria Rodrigues; and his 6 children: Oneida Rivera, Nelson Rivera Jr., Marisol Rivera, William Rivera, Madeline Rivera...

Barbara (Daddario)

Barbara (Daddario)

May 26, 2019

Barbara Ann Daddario, 80, a life-long Beacon resident, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2019 at the Hudson Valley Rehabilitation & Extended Care Center. Born on June 23, 1938 in Beacon, NY daughter of the late Louis and Mildred (nee Lucas) Daddario. A Graduate of Beacon High School, Class of 1956. She was an active communicant of St. John the...

Patricia (Jobson)  Dmytryszyn

Patricia (Jobson) Dmytryszyn

May 19, 2019

Patricia Dmytryszyn, lovingly known as ‘Patsy Lula', a recent resident of Beacon, passed away on May 19, 2019 at her home. She was 72 years old. Patricia was born on August 16, 1946 in New York, NY, daughter of Nancy Turtarello.and the late Harold Jobson. Patsy will be remembered for her love and kindness to all she came in contact...

Mary (Goertz)  Connell

Mary (Goertz) Connell

May 13, 2019

Mary G. Connell, 85, a life-long Beacon resident, passed away on May 13, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was born on October 23, 1933 in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Rev. Phillip Goertz and Vera Barnum Goertz. On March 21, 1959 in Hughsonville, NY, she married Edmund Connell, who predeceased her on February 12, 2010. Mary was...

Adeline Duquette

Adeline Duquette

May 10, 2019

Adeline Elsie Duquette, 76, a life-long Beacon resident passed away on May 10, 2019 at Vassar Brother Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was born in Beacon, NY on August 28, 1942, daughter of the late Albert Duquette and Elsie Tomlins. Adeline worked as a certified nurse assistant for many years, at local nursing homes & home health care agencies....

William Quirk

William Quirk

May 6, 2019

William Edward Quirk Jr., 67, a life-long Beacon resident, passed away on May 6, 2019 at the Albany Medical Center. He was born on February 13, 1952 in Newburgh, NY, the beloved son of William E. Quirk Sr. and Ann P. (Conley) Quirk; his parents predeceased him later. William is survived by his two sister: Gloria Glover and her husband...

George Peterson

George Peterson

May 3, 2019

George A. Peterson, 91, a longtime Fishkill resident, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1927, in Jersey City, NJ, son of the late George & Elizabeth ‘Betty' (nee Mastroly) Peterson. George proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Navy, and was honorable discharged. He worked...

Jennifer Haines

Jennifer Haines

May 3, 2019

Jennifer Lynn Haines, 37, a life-long Beacon resident, recently of Highland Mills, died suddenly on May 3, 2019. She was born on October 25, 1981 in Mount Kisco, NY, the beloved daughter of David A. & Nancy P. (Lupis) Haines. Jennifer was a graduate of Beacon High School, Class of 1999; she went onto further graduate from Hartwick College in...

Maria  Ortiz Hernandez

Maria Ortiz Hernandez

Apr 26, 2019

Maria Hernandez, 71, a longtime Beacon resident and recently of Highland, passed away on April 26, 2019. Born on March 27, 1948 in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico Wife of Santiago Hernandez; Mother of 7, and survived by 4, Migdalia, David, Rose & Antonio; She was a grandmother to 18, great-grandmother to 25, and a great-great-grandmother to 2. The family will...

Russell Kennybrook

Russell Kennybrook

Apr 15, 2019

Russell C. Kennybrook, 76, passed away on April 15, 2019 at the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. Born on July 1, 1942 in Florida, NY, son of the late Russell & May (nee Hunt) Kennybrook. Russell proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam from 1961-1967, at which he was honorably discharged. He worked many...

Ivette (Torres)  Zolotas

Ivette (Torres) Zolotas

Apr 9, 2019

Ivette Zolotas, a resident of Kerhonkson, entered into rest on April 9, 2019. A loving Wife, Mother and Friend to so many. She will be missed by all. On May 7, 1988, Ivette entered into matrimony with James Zolotas, also of Beacon New York. They were married at St John Church in the City of Beacon. Ivette retired from the...

Dolores (Blume)  Durkin

Dolores (Blume) Durkin

Mar 31, 2019

Dolores ‘Lorrie' Durkin, 83, a longtime Beacon resident passed away peacefully on March 31, 2019 at her home. She was born on December 29, 1935 in Plainfield, NJ, daughter of the late Harold & Mary (nee Cahill) Blume. Dolores was a Registered Nurse, having received her Bachelors from Keuka College and then went onto earn her Master's Degree. During college,...

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