Obituaries

Jan 8, 2024

Irene M. Pulcastro, a lifelong Beacon resident passed away peacefully at her home in Beacon on January 8, 2024; at the age of 104. She was born in Beacon, NY on June 8, 1919, daughter of the late James & Augusta (nee Bloomer) Caruso.

Irene worked as a factory worker for many years at the Bobrich Blanket Factory in Beacon,...

Jan 4, 2024

John Patrick Norton, a lifelong Dutchess County resident rejoined his loving wife of 24 years when he peacefully passed away at his home in Beacon, NY on January 4, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on April 3, 1949,  to Jeremiah & Ellen (Mulholland) Norton. He married his best friend Nancy J. Denton on...

Jan 1, 2024

     Elizabeth Jane L. Minkowski, a longtime Fishkill resident, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 at The Pines at Poughkeepsie Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation; at the age of 78. She was born in Mount Vernon, NY on November 27, 1945, daughter of the late Martin & Mary (Lynch) Shortt.

     On May 28, 1967 at the...

Dec 30, 2023

Kim Lisa Jackson, 63, departed this life peacefully on Dec 30, 2023.

Kim was born July 3, 1960, in Beacon, NY. The daughter of Douglas and Pocahontas Jackson.

Kim attended the Beacon City School District, where she was a popular cheerleader and went on to graduate in 1978.

After high school graduation Kim attended Dutchess Community College and went on...

Dec 29, 2023

Roy Jacob McNally, a resident of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on December 29, 2023 at the Vassar Brothers Medical Center at the age of 50. He was born in Nyack, NY on March 25, 1973, son of Gaynor Iris (née Babcock) McNally, and the late Peter John McNally.

During his youth, Roy was involved in Cub Scouts. He then graduated...

Dec 27, 2023

Lenore F. Petersen, a resident of Stony Creek, NY, passed away Wednesday morning, December 27, 2023, at Elderwood at North Creek facility in North Creek, NY; at the age of 88. She was born on February 3, 1935, in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late William and Lillian (Smith) Brennan Cadmus.  Lenore attended Beacon Schools and after High School began...

Dec 22, 2023

Michael Anthony Serino, a lifelong Beacon resident, passed away at his home on December 22, 2023; at the age of 89. Michael was born on February 16, 1934 at the Highland Hospital in Beacon, NY; son to the late Carmine Anthony (Tony) Serino and late Anna (Fasano) Serino. Mike graduated from Beacon High School in 1952, and went on to...

Dec 21, 2023

Richard W. Heady, Jr., formerly of Beacon and recently of Hopewell Junction, NY, passed away on December 21, 2023 at the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie; he was 63 years old. He was born in Beacon, NY on February 24, 1960, son of Stella E. (Knapp) Heady and the late Richard W. Heady Sr..

Richard had a love for cars...

Dec 16, 2023

Brittney Lynn Turner passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Brittney was a resident of Beacon NY and was born in Cold Spring on April 26, 1978. She graduated from Haldane High School in 1996 and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from American University in Washington, DC. During her time at American University Brittney studied abroad in...

Dec 14, 2023

Brian Gilmour, formerly of Cortlandt Manor, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Beacon, NY; at the age of 68. He was born in The Bronx, NY on October 31, 1955, son of the late William & Dorothy (Miloscia) Gilmour. He graduated from Blessed Sacrament High School in...

Dec 6, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for George Knapp. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 4, 2023

Paula J. Burns, a longtime Beacon resident, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023 at the Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY; at the age of 61. She was born in Harlem, NY on November 24, 1962, daughter of the late Lincoln Armstrong and Almond Fredericks; she is also predeceased by her stepmother Louise Armstrong.

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Dec 3, 2023

Joan Marie (Baltich) Serino, a lifelong Beacon resident, passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Joan was 84 years old; she was born on October 22,1939 in Cold Spring NY, daughter of the late Nora and Michael Baltich. Joan married Michael A. Serino on October 22,1959 in Beacon, NY where they resided with their...

Dec 1, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Jose V. Rave. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 27, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Richard G. Skoog. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 25, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Christopher Farber. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 25, 2023

Lorraine C. Barhydt, a lifelong Putnam/Dutchess County resident, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, November 25, 2023; at the age of 66. She was born on August 10, 1957 in Mahopac, NY; daughter of the late Franklin & Lorraine (Lehman) Evans. Lorraine worked as a school bus driver in the Carmel Central School District...

Nov 22, 2023

Sharmin Elizabeth Peddie, (52) passed away on November 22,2023 surrounded by her family.

Sharmin was born on Monday, November 23,1970 to parents Adeline Powell and Jerris Motta in Kingston Jamaica.  She attended St. Andrews High School before migrating to America, completing high school at Harry S. Truman High School. She later earned her associate degree at Berkely...

Nov 16, 2023

Norma Isabel Cuadrado Gonzalez Colón, 84, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Thursday November 16, 2023, in Fishkill, NY.

She was born on November 19, 1938, to Theodora and Ediscio Cuadrado in Minas, Lavalleja, Uruguay in their family home. In her youth she moved to Colón where she met and later married the love of...

Nov 15, 2023

Barbara A. Manca, a longtime Beacon resident passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family; at the age of 76. She was born on August 23, 1947 in Tarrytown, NY, daughter of the late Porter & Anne (Galba) Ladd.

In 1965, Barbara married her high school sweetheart, Robert ‘Butch’ Conrad;...