All Obituaries

Edward F. Stinson, lifelong resident of Verplanck, died on January 19, 2021. He was 95 years old. Eddie was born November 28, 1925 to Samuel and Mary Stinson of Verplanck. He was a WWII Army Air Corp. Veteran as a B24 belly gunner serving from 1944-1946. Eddie worked for Sun Oil Company for 26 years and retired from the United States Post Office. Eddie was a 77 year member of the Verplanck Fire Department and Past Commander of the William J. Boyle Post #1030 in Verplanck, NY. He enjoyed...

Rosemarie Wheeler (Shubert), 88, of Peekskill passed away on January 17,2021 due to complications from COVID.  Rosemarie worked hard all her life to raise her two children, Robert (Barbara) Wheeler of Peekskill and Janet Orman of Valrico, Florida. She was a wonderful mother and friend. Although she had limited means, she always got great pleasure out of giving to others.  She spent many years working in Standard Brands and Texas Instruments among other places. She enjoyed her Bingo...

Kenneth Harbolic Jr of 5th Street in Verplanck, NY died on January 15th, 2021 at NYP Hudson Valley Hospital in Peekskill, NY due to complications of COVID at the aged of 72.  Born April 10th, 1948 he was the son of Kenneth and Carmen (Bleakley) Harbolic.  A lifelong resident of Verplanck, Kenny retired from the Town of Cortlandt Water Department.  He was a member of Buchanan Engine Co., No.1. Kenny is survived by his wife and the love of his life Diane (Foster)...

Thomas P. Donigan of Verplanck, NY died on January 5, 2021.Services were held private. Due to the current pandemic restrictions a memorial service will be held at a future date to be determined. O'MARA & CARPENTIERI FUNERAL HOME  97 Broadway Verplanck, New York 10596 914-293-0700

On Friday, December 25, 2020, Giovanni (John) Mercaldo, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grand father passed away at the age of 90. John was born on July 31, 1930 in Bronx, New York to Peter and Adeline (Russo) Mercaldo. John was drafted to the Korean war in 1952. On May 4, 1958 John married Patricia Mina and together they raised three children Patricia, Peter, and AnneMarie. John was skilled carpenter and was the Foreman of Mechanics in the city of New York for many...

Lynn B. Piazza (nee Bennetti) born on February 23, 1955 in the Bronx, New York to Richard W. Bennetti, Sr. and Sylvia Bennetti (nee Quintero).  She passed away quickly on December 17, 2020.  Lynn was predeceased by her parents and eldest brother Richard W. Bennetti, Jr. She is survived by her husband Richard, daughter Sylvia Zielinski (Ramsey, New Jersey) and son-in-law Lukasz.  Her sisters Lorraine B. Uhlmann and Laura B. Galloway, both of New Windsor, New...

Frances Kiernan passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2020. As she wished, her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Frances had touched and impacted throughout her memorable life. Frances was born April 29th 1943, in Manhattan, to Roy and Margaret Gilbert. She was proud of her roots having grown up in the Bronx and attended St Helena's High School. She eventually settled in Montrose, NY where she and her family have resided for over 40 years. For many years...

James (Jim, Jimmy, Byrnesz) Byrnes Jr. was welcomed into the loving arms of the Lord on December 1st, 2020.  He is survived by his Children; James G. Byrnes and his wife Janie of Colorado Springs, CO, Timothy P. Byrnes and his wife Sachiyo of Chesapeake, VA, Thomas J. Byrnes and his wife Angela of Keller, TX, and Patricia M. Sharp and her husband Dennis of Frisco, TX as well as 11 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren.  He also leaves behind his committed girlfriend, Gerry...

Kevin Burckhard Sr. 61, of Verplanck, NY and formerly of Ossining NY, died on November 9, 2020. Kevin was born on October 26, 1959 in North Tarrytown, NY to Joseph and Mary Burckhard. He retired as a Sergeant Officer with the Westchester County Department of Corrections. Kevin was a life member of the Verplanck Fire Department, Deputy Chief of Verplanck Fire Department, former EMS Lt. Verplanck Fire Department, former member of Ossining Fire Department, Cortlandt Ambulance Corps.  and...

Lisa Marie Robertine, 54, died on November 3, 2020, with her family by her side in Peekskill, NY. She was born on July 12, 1966, in Tarrytown, NY to Rita Joanne (Dalhke) and Robert Edward Robertine. Lisa graduated from Pines Bridge Northern Westchester BOCES in Yorktown and lived with her friends at an ARC of Westchester group home, also located in Yorktown. She shared a special bond with the other residents and staff alike. She spent most of her life working at Keon Rehabilitation...