All Obituaries

Patricia Keefe passed away on October 16, 2021. Pat was born March 17, 1930 and was the daughter of Karin (Hokansson) and Garrett Vandemark of Garrison, NY. She was valedictorian of her Haldane High School class. Her husband of 71 years, Lawrence, passed away on March 15, 2021. She was employed as a bookkeeper for a local clothing manufacturer. Later in life, she did bookkeeping for her husband’s appliance & tv store in Verplanck. In her younger years, she enjoyed sewing,...

  Edward William Lent passed away peacefully on the morning of October 12th, 2021, at the age of 81 years at Sky View Nursing home in Croton on Hudson, NY, overlooking his beloved Hudson River.  Edward William Lent was born on January 29th, 1940 to Fredrick Lent and Anne (Ennis) Lent of Verplanck, NY.  Edward is predeceased by his sister, Lucille (Lent) Simmons.  He is survived by his wife, Jolene (Hesslegrave) Lent and his children Edward M. Lent, of Putnam Valley, NY,...

Jose M. Guevarez left this world October 4, 2021, at the age of 90 as a wonderfully caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. Born in Puerto Rico, Jose chased his dreams, arriving on the mainland at the age of 19 and found the love of his life, Mia, while working at Skyview Haven Nursing Home. Love at first sight, a short courtship and they were soon married. Together they happily created a beautiful family and home that was always open and welcome to...

Jane F. Fuchs of Peekskill and formally of Verplanck, NY died on September 11, 2021. Jane was born on January 29, 1936 in Peekskill, NY to Daniel and Catherine (Rynn) Morgan. Jane grew up in Verplanck with her 10 siblings. Jane graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School. She worked for Shopwell in Croton on Hudson. Jane was a life member of the Verplanck Fire Department Ladies Auxillary. Jane is survived by her children, Vanessa (Bob) Stark, Darlene (Mark)O’Brien-O’Buck, Pau...

Lucy Masoomian Durr of Buchanan, NY died on September 9, 2021. She was 86. Born in New York City on October 27, 1934, to Jeremiah and Rosine Armina Masoomian, Lucy attended Hunter College High School, and earned an undergraduate degree from Cortland State Teachers’ College.  Lucy was a long-serving teacher for the Hendrick Hudson School District, a devout member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, and a voracious reader of books from the Hendrick Hudson Free Library.Living life...

Joseph P. Slocum of Verplanck, NY died on September 4, 2021. He was 89 Years old. He was born on March 16,1932 in Peekskill, New York. After graduating high school, Joseph served in the US Navy from 1951-1955. He was a Master Mechanic at the Town of Cortlandt Highway Department before retiring. Joseph was a Life Member, Ex-Chief and former Commissioner of the Verplanck Fire Department. He was very tentative to his wife of 66 years in numerous projects that she had asked him to do. Joseph is...

Bruce Conklin of Peekskill, NY died on September 1, 2021. Bruce was born March 2, 1959 to Daniel and Mary Conklin. He was 62 years old. Bruce succumbed to Small Cell Lung Cancer. He fought with everything he had and tried to make each and every day count. He loved his family, friends and fishing., He is survived by his mother, Mary (Mae),95, his children, Shane, Keith, Shelby, Madison and Hunter, his siblings, Diane (Vincent) O’Connor, Glenn (Geri) Conklin, Francis (Rhoda) Conklin,...

Eileen M. Wiese of Verplanck, NY died on August 31, 2021. She was  born  October 7, 1945 to Arthur and Jean (Bleakley) Harkins. She graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School in 1963. Eileen was a doting grandmother to her two grandsons Vincent Robert and Jason Christopher O’Connor. She loved spending time and held the position of treasurer for the Verplanck Seniors. She was also a member of the Red Hats. Eileen is survived by her daughters, Dena (Deb) Wiese and Kristen...

Ira Thomas Ellis Jr. will forever be remembered fondly by all those who knew him, or spent any time with him, and he will be sadly missed. Ira departed this world on July 18th, 2021 at the age of 87 years young. He leaves behind his sister Madge M. Ellis of Wilmington, Delaware, extended family, and many friends who were like family from every facet of his incredible life.     Ira was born in April of 1934 to Ira Thomas Ellis Sr. and Marjorie Macadams Ellis, who preceded him...

Bonita Allmacher White of Croton -on-Hudson,NY  died on July 10, 2021. She was 76 years old. Bonnie was born on July 4, 1945 in Astoria, Queens to Gustave and Lillian Allmacher. She was raised in Croton and graduated from Croton Harmon High School in 1964. Bonnie was a case worker for Westchester County Department of Social Service where she retired after 30 years of service. Following her retirement, she enjoyed helping to care for her granddaughter Samantha “Momma’s...