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Beloved Hudson Valley Mother Of 3 Dies At Age 50
A Hudson Valley mother of three has died at the age of 50.
Dutchess County resident Jennifer J. Strang-Thrasher, of Wassaic, died on Sunday, February 4, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie.
Strang-Thrasher, born in Connecticut in the town of Sharon in Litchfield County, was a graduate of Dover High School and Dutchess Community College.
She was a direct care worker at Cardinal Hayes Home for Children in Millbrook, for 30 years, according to her obituary.
In addition to her mother, Boonie (Coons) Strang of Wassaic, and her husband, Daryl Thrasher of Poughkeepsie, she is s…
'Smile, Laugh Were Contagious': Businesswoman, Mom From Orange County Dies At 43
A businesswoman and mother who was a lifelong New York resident has died at the age of 43.
Kimberly A. Hallenbeck was born in Westchester, lived in Orange County, and worked on Long Island.
Her death, on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, came after a two-year battle with cancer, according to her obituary.
A resident of the town of Newburgh, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. Hallenbeck III and Elizabeth (Burns) Laurie, who was born on July 1, 1980 in Bronxville.
She worked as a loan mortgage originator for Contour Mortgage in Garden City.
She had "a smil…
Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Man Pulled From River In Hudson Valley
Authorities in Westchester are investigating the death of a 22-year-old man whose body was found in a river days after he had been reported missing, police said.
New, updated report: West Harrison Man Pulled From River Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother, Friend'
Jan Carlos Yepes-Perafan, age 22, was found dead in the Byram River in Port Chester on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26, Port Chester Police announced.
Before his body was found, Yepes-Perafan had been reported missing by the department on Saturday, Nov. 25 after he had last been seen on Thursday, Nov. 23 around 3:45 a.m. …
Rockland County Native Jaret DeSande Dies At Age 40
Jaret DeSande, a 40-year-old Woodcliff Lake resident, died on Friday, Sept. 29, according to his obituary.
A passionate chef, DeSande graduated from the French Culinary Institute after growing up in Rockland County, his obituary reads.
He is survived by his son, Logan, his mother Adele, his brother Jason, and numerous other relatives and friends, according to his obituary.
Life is so bittersweet sometimes. I always savor each moment i spend with each person that has ever graced me with their... Posted by Gee Dubz on Saturday, September 30, 2023
A funeral was held on Friday, Oct. 6 at…
Founder Of Stew Leonard's Dies At 93, Leaving $600M Legacy, Including Paramus, Yonkers Stores
The creator of "one of the most famous food retailers in the world" died at 93 years old, leaving a world-record-breaking grocery store chain to his family.
Stew Leonard Sr., of Westport, Connecticut, died on Wednesday, April 26 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City after a brief illness, according to Stew Leonard's website.
We are sad to announce that Stew Leonard, Sr., the founder of Stew Leonard’s, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023,... Posted by Stew Leonard's on Thursday, April 27, 2023
Leonard launched the first Stew Leonard's in Norwalk, Connecticut in December 1969. …
'Burn After Reading': Brian Laundrie's Mom Offered To Bury Body, Petitos' Lawyer Says
A letter at the center of controversy in a lawsuit between the families of Long Island natives Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito has nothing to do with the death of Petito, Roberta Laundrie says.
Roberta Laundrie, of North Port, Florida, filed paperwork with the court on Monday, March 6, claiming the letter with the words "Burn After Reading," printed on the front, has nothing to do with the death of Petito of Blue Point, in Suffolk County.
The attorney of the Petito family, Joe Petito, and Nichole Schmidt has also filed paperwork with the court to make the letter admissible as evidence in …
Community Supports Family Following Sudden Death Of Hudson Valley Teen
School classmates, family, friends, and the community are mourning the loss of a 16-year-old Hudson Valley boy who has died.
Dutchess County resident Jack Strehl, age 16, of Arlington, died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 14. A cause of death was not provided, said a GoFundMe account.
The GoFundMe has raised more than $50,000, to help pay for the funeral and financial expenses associated with his death for the well-known family.
"Sometimes, there are no words," said the GoFundMe started by friend Jennifer Sullivan. "Sometimes, our love and support for a family is all we can do du…
Hudson Valley Resident Known As 'Devoted Family Man, Friend' Dies At Age 41
A Westchester County resident who was known as a devoted father, husband, and friend has died at the age of 41.
Enda Corcoran, of Mamaroneck, died on Friday, Sept. 9, according to his obituary.
He was born to Marie Brophy and the late John Corcoran in Tullamore, Ireland, and eventually found his way to Riverdale, New York, his obituary said.
"Not the quiet type, Enda became a fixture in the Irish community," his obituary reads. "Whether it was his quick banter, amazing dancing skills, or his ability to fix anything regarding a car, Enda is not one to be forgotten."
He is survived b…
National Guard Member In Hudson Valley, Age 29, Dies After Bicycle Accident
A Hudson Valley New York National Guard member and well-respected county employee died from complications suffered during a bicycle accident. He was 29.
Dutchess County native Patrick Ian Sullivan, of Poughkeepsie, died on Wednesday, July 6 at MidHudson Regional Hospital.
Sullivan, who was employed by the Dutchess County Department of Public Works as a bridge maintainer, was born in Poughkeepsie on March 17, 1993, in the middle of a snowstorm, his obituary said.
"Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the death of Dutchess County Public Works Highway Division employee Patrick Sullivan," said Dut…
Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Who Died At Age 58 Remembered For Her 'Loving Spirit'
A lifelong resident in the region who worked for nearly two decades at an area surgical center has died at the age of 58.
Dutchess County resident Elizabeth "Tiki" Rodgers, of Hyde Park, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 29, in Poughkeepsie, according to her obituary.
She was born in Poughkeepsie and graduated from Poughkeepsie High School.
Rodgers worked for Dutchess Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center for nearly 20 years, her obituary said.
"Tiki loved entertaining, concerts, the outdoors, and her family," her obituary reads. "She is remembered among her family and friends for her l…