All Obituaries

Judith A. Walker 74, of Verplanck, NY passed away on Oct. 3, 2020. Judith was born on Sept. 5, 1946 in Peekskill, NY. Reposing, O'Mara & Carpentieri Funeral Home on Saturday from 3-7 PM. Interment will be private.  O'MARA & CARPENTIERI FUNERAL HOME 97 Broadway Verplanck, New York 10596 914-293-0700

Donald W. Croft Sr. of Buchanan, NY passed away on September 26th, 2020 at 78 years old. Don also known as Iceman to his bowling friends was an avid bowler and Yankee fan. Mickey Mantle was his all time favorite. Don was a retired Corrections officer for Westchester County. Don is predeceased by his Parents Donald and Gertrude (DeGolyer) Croft, his Sister Shirley Rose (Richard), and brother Roger Croft (Nancy). Don is survived by his wife Janet (Johnson) Croft of 58 years, son Donald Jr.,...

Kristy M. O'Connor Swisher 35, of Buchanan, NY passed away suddenly on Sept. 7, 2020. Kristy was born on May 16, 1985 in Carmel, NY. All services will be private.  O'MARA & CARPENTIERI FUNERAL HOME 97 Broadway  Verplanck, New York 10596 914-293-0700

James Daniel Patrick Eagens (27), of Montrose, NY passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2020. James was born on January 19, 1993 to Christine B. Cothren and Christopher J. Eagens. James leaves behind his loving mother, Christine B. Cothren, two grandfathers, Patrick J. Cothren and James Eagens, three younger siblings- Thomas J. Cothren, Emily C. Cothren, and Corey M. Cothren Seger, and a loving nephew Anthony Tyler Cothren. He is predeceased by his stepbrother and life long friend, Tyler...

Jason M. Bottiglieri passed away on August 27, 2020 at the age of 35. This is a devastating loss to all whose lives have been touched by him as everyone knows he was teeming with love and life. He loved everyone and brought so many smiles and good memories that will forever resonate within each of us. His contagious laugher and loving spirit will forever remain in our hearts. There will be a service held on Tuesday, September 1st from 4-8pm at O'Mara & Carpentieri Funeral Home,...

William V. Johnston Jr. 47, of Verplanck, NY passed away suddenly on July 26, 2020. William was born on Dec. 6, 1972 in Peekskill, NY. A Memorial Service will be held on a future date. Arrangements are entrusted to the O'Mara & Carpentieri Funeral Home.  O'MARA & CARPENTIERI FUNERAL HOME 97 Boradway  Verplanck, New York 10596 914-293-0700

Alfred P. Ruh, born on December 9, 1931 to Alfred and Mary Ruh, a dedicated family man who always put family first, Al will be greatly missed by his loving children:  Patty (Jon) Jacoby, Kathy (Steve) Cole, Michael (Gail) Ruh, Pete (Jeannie) Ruh; adoring grandchildren:  Jeffrey (Katie) and Jason Jacoby, Allison Kear and Joseph Cole, Kaitlyn and Timothy (Kerri) Ruh, and Peter (Dan) and Katherine Ruh; and two precious great grandchildren: Julian and Jocelyn Jacoby.  He also...

Albert C. Vitolo “ Buddy”,of Buchanan, NY died on June 21, 2020 from complications of Covid 19 . He was 81 years old. Buddy was born in Peekskill, New York on January 19, 1939 to Albert and Monica (Lynch) Vitolo.Buddy graduated from Peekskill  High School.  He served in the US Marine Corp.  from 1957-1960. Buddy retired from Local #137 Operating Engineers. He continued to work as security for NYP Hudson Valley Hospital. Buddy enjoyed meeting people, telling stories...

John J. Marafioti Sr.,91, of Beverly Hills, FL and formally of Verplanck NY died on June 20, 2020. John was born on March 4, 1929 in Verplanck,NY to Rocco Marafioti Sr. and Maria Juliano. He was a Veteran of the US Army serving from 1951-1953. John retired as a Welder for Local#21 Steamfitters. He was a Life Member of the Verplanck Fire Department, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society, Knights of Columbus and the VFW Post#10087 in Beverly Hills, Florida. John will be dearly missed by his wife of...

William James Martin passed away at his home on June 11, 2020. Patricia, his loving wife of 62 years, was at his side, as she always was. Bill had a deep faith and lived his life to the fullest.  His love for family and his desire to look for the good in all things will live on in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bill was born on Gallagher Street in Buchanan, NY, the son of the late William and Mary Grey Martin. His older sisters, Roberta (Bobbie) Marallo and the...