All Obituaries

Elouise Maxey October 25th, 1944 to June 15th, 2021 (a.k.a Miss Elouise) It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom and matriarch Elouise Maxey. Elouise Maxey was born Linda Louise Bess in Savannah, GA on October 25th, 1944 to the late Charles and Georgia Bess. Elouise was a widow who married her high school sweetheart John Maxey and together they had four children. Elouise is survived by her daughters Joan, Joel, Tonya, Terri (Marvin Sr.), seven grandchildren...

  Neil I. and Simone (Emond) Gallagher were blessed with the birth of their first child whom they named Neil Richard Gallagher, “Dickie,” on July 26, 1941. Neil was five years old when his brother Lawrence, “Larry,” was born followed three years later by his baby sister Venisa. These three children completed the family that Neil I. and Simone created. As Neil grew up, Neil I. taught him his trade of house painting and wallpapering. Simone, known as...

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Jozef Grznar, 75, a former resident of the Hedgewood Home for Adults in Beacon, recent of Hyde Park, NY at The Eleanor Nursing Care Center, passed away on May 18, 2021 at the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was born in Czechoslovakia on July 15, 1945, was predeceased by his parents. Jozef worked as a superintendent of a residential building in New York, NY. A Graveside Service will be held at the LaGrange Rural Cemetery on Overlook Road, Poughkeepsie, NY; To offer a...

Paul A. Leonardo, a resident of Beacon, passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2021. He was born in Newburgh to Samuel & Catherine (Manchine) Leonardo. He graduated from Syracuse University and studied in Italy at the University of Bologna. Paul had a masters degree from State University New Paltz. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School and was a member of the New York State Bar Association. Paul served in the United States Army during the Korean War, as an artillery surveyor and...

Frank E. Bareuther, affectionately known as ‘Chief' or ‘Barracuda' passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children. Frank brought immeasurable help to many, many people. He was extremely active in his community, and beyond. He was very active donating his time to the veterans at the Castle Point VA Hospital. His passion was gardening, he had a beautiful garden that many people had the pleasure to partake from. The last thing he planted was his garlic last October which is now...

Leahann Maloney Merante, 61 years old, a resident of Poughquag, NY in recent years, passed away at her home on May 4, 2021. She was born in Yonkers, NY on April 24, 1960, daughter of the late Michael Francis Maloney and Marianne (Buchanan) Battaglia. Formerly of Beacon, and prior she lived in Cold Spring, NY most of her life. Leahann is survived by loving husband and best friend Ryo Merante; her daughters: Margurite (Meg) Rodriguez of Beacon, Sarah McDonald; her brothers Terry and Jay...

Beatrice ‘Betty' Brinkerhoff, 91, a longtime Poughkeepsie resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Beacon. She was born in New York, NY on October 12, 1929, daughter of the late John & Bessie (Korytkowska) Laskowski. Betty made a career as a bookkeeper for various area companies and medical groups, until she retired. She was known for her love of doll collecting, and shopping especially any local flea market; she...

Albert Rivera passed away on May 2, 2021 at the age of 62. Albert was born on February 22, 1959 in Peekskill, NY and graduated Ossining High School in 1977. He worked for the Town of Ossining for 38 years, retiring to Florida. Albert married his high school sweetheart Theresa Vinci on February 14th, 1981. He was a volunteer at Cataract Hose Company #2 for 34 years and helped with many community events sponsored by the Rotary Club and Christopher Columbus Lodge, as well as an active member of...