All Obituaries

 Michael S. Madias of Montrose, NY died on November 30, 2023. He was 94 years old. Michael was born on December 5, 1928 in Newark, NJ. Michael proudly served in the United States Army during Korean War.  Afterwards, he worked as a sales supervisor for 37 years for Pan American Airlines, where he met his future wife, Barbara.  He was a parishioner of St. Christophers Church in Buchanan, NY and 46 year member of the Montrose Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife...

Vincent “Vinnie” Fonti Sr, 85, of Verplanck NY passed peacefully on November 18, 2023 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in Kingston, NY. Born in Peekskill, NY in 1938 to Salvatore and Rose (Albanese) Fonti. He is predeceased by his parents, sister Constance Vanderwerker, and son Michael Fonti. Vinnie was raised in Verplanck, graduating from Hendrick Hudson High School before enlisting in the US Army. He started a family with Helen Conklin and during their marriage owned a candy store...

Roberta A. Oswald,69, of Verplanck,NY died on November 17, 2023. Roberta was born on October 23, 1954 in Peekskill, New York to  Raymond and Caroline (Mackey) Brennan. A Memorial service will be scheduled for a future date that will be announced by her family. O'Mara & Carpentieri Funeral Home 97 Broadway Verplanck, New York 10596 914-293-0700

Walter J Laug of Summerfield, FL passed away on October 27, 2023 at the age of 79. Walter was born October 17, 1944 to Harry and Rose Laug of Verplanck, NY.  Walter would spend most of his life in his beloved hometown known as “The Point”.  He graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School and worked as a drafter/designer for such companies as JC Penny, Caldor, and Whiting-Turner.  Walter also began his own home renovation design company, WJL Home Design.  Walter...

Charles W. Lee of Montrose, NY passed away on October 24,2023 at the age of 86 with his family by his side.  Charles was born on January 18,1937 to Ethel Clapper Lonergan and Ralph E Lee in Burlington, VT.   Charles was raised in Verplanck, NY, attending St. Patrick's School and Hendrick Hudson High School.   It was there where he met his wife of 62 years Francine (Lamb).  They moved to Montrose, NY in 1966 to raise their family and would continue to reside...

Rosa Ivonne Serrano Beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, cousin, and friend. Mother of Kacey and Kyra. Daughter of Elba and Jorge. Granddaughter of Rosa, Alfredo, Nancy and Santo. Sister to George and Carlos. Ivonne was a beautiful soul who brought love and light wherever she went. On October 17, 2023, our sweet angel gained her wings at 10:36 P.M., at home peacefully with her family by her side. It would be wrong to say that Ivonne lost her battle because she never stopped...

Joseph Perkins passed away on October 6, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1957 to Conrad and Margaret (Lane) Perkins. He worked in the Carpenters Union Local 279 for 31 years installing computer floors for Nord Computer Flooring and Hi-Tech Data Flooring. Joe loved traveling with his job or family vacations, he loved classic cars, watching The Yankees and scary movies, going to great restaurants, listening to oldies, and spending time with family and friends. Joe is survived by his Wife, Tracy...

Rolf Hildinger (93) of Croton-on-Hudson, NY passed away on September 3, 2023. Rolf was born on January 26, 1930, in Welzheim, Germany.  Rolf immigrated to the United States in 1952.  He served in the United Stated Military during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on December 23, 1955.  Rolf was a trained machinist and draftsman and had a career as a Manufacturing Plant Manager.  Through the years, Rolf worked in a supervisory capacity for Havahart Traps in...

April “PeeWee” Ward , of Verplanck, NY died on September 2, 2023. April was born on April 1, 1947 in Peekskill, NY to Frank and Jeanette (Gordineer) Westfall. April was dedicated to her job at Cedar Manor Nursing Home for 32 years as well as weekends at Jerry’s Donuts. April loved talking and meeting new people. Her family was the most important part of her life. No matter what, she was always down for a bowl of ice cream. April is survived by her son Ivan (Shaun) Ward Jr.,...

  John P. Rush of The Villages Florida passed away on August 29, 2023. He was 87 years old. John was born on January 11, 1936 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Edward and Anne (Gilbride) Rush. John was a US Marine veteran serving from 1954-1957. John worked as a steamfitter and a 60 year member of the Steamfitters Local#21 in Peekskill, NY. John’s favorite pass time was golf and if he was not at home you could certainly find him on one of the many golf courses in The Villages. John is...