Fog 33°
Tag:

Beecher Funeral Home

Obituaries
Beloved Firefighter Dies After Over 25 Years Of Service In Hudson Valley Beloved Firefighter Dies After Over 25 Years Of Service In Hudson Valley
Beloved Firefighter Dies After Over 25 Years Of Service In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley fire department is mourning the loss of one of its active members who served his community for more than a quarter of a century.  The death of Robert "Link" Linkenhoker was announced by Putnam County's Brewster Fire Department on Wednesday, Oct. 16. His age and cause of death were not made public.  According to the department, Linkenhoker joined the department in 1998 and continued serving up to his death.  Other members of the department gathered at Beecher Funeral Home in Brewster on Wednesday afternoon as Linkenhoker arrived. More details ab…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Beloved Northern Westchester Business Owner Dies At 69 Beloved Northern Westchester Business Owner Dies At 69
Beloved Northern Westchester Business Owner Dies At 69 A community is mourning the loss of a Hudson Valley woman who once owned two popular businesses in Northern Westchester and was known for her love of crafting.  Putnam County resident Diane Callahan-Caro of Brewster died on Friday, Jan. 19 in Newark, New Jersey at the age of 69, according to her obituary.  Born in Morristown, New Jersey in 1954, Callahan-Caro went on to graduate from Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak in 1972 before earning her bachelor's degree from Briarcliff College.  Years later in 1978, she married John Caro in Peekskill and together, they live…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Former Detective Sergeant From Northern Westchester Dies: 'Always There To Help' Former Detective Sergeant From Northern Westchester Dies: 'Always There To Help'
Former Detective Sergeant From Northern Westchester Dies: 'Always There To Help' A former detective sergeant from Northern Westchester who was dedicated to helping people any way he could has died.  Joseph Cindrich of Somers died on Thursday, March 16 at the age of 69, according to his obituary.  Born in 1953, Cindrich began his policing career with the Rye Police Department in 1978, serving there for two years before then joining the New Castle Police Department in 1980.  There, he stayed for nearly 20 years before retiring in 1998. Cindrich spent most of his career as a Detective Sergeant, his obituary said.  Friends and family remember …

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Former High School All-County Football, Basketball Standout In Westchester Dies Former High School All-County Football, Basketball Standout In Westchester Dies
Former High School All-County Football, Basketball Standout In Westchester Dies George Taranto, a Connecticut resident and former high school sports standout in Westchester County, has died at the age of 77. According to his obituary, Taranto, of Danbury, was a graduate of Ardsley High School and was all-county in football and basketball. He served in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1965. Taranto worked as a buyer for Bayer Aspirin in Tarrytown for more than 35 years.  He also loved to hunt, fish and golf. "George was family focused and a true family man – especially loved spending time with is his best friends, his grandchildren whom he adored," …

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Mount Kisco Native Jason Hoffman, Brewster HS Grad, Dies At 33 Mount Kisco Native Jason Hoffman, Brewster HS Grad, Dies At 33
Mount Kisco Native Jason Hoffman, Brewster HS Grad, Dies At 33 Mount Kisco native and Brewster High School graduate, Jason Hoffman, has died at the age of 33. Jason was born on April 8, 1986 in Mount Kisco to Jeffrey and Helen P. Hoffman (nee) Lowry. Jason graduated from Brewster High School and was survived by his parents as well as his brother, Matthew Hoffman. Jason died Wednesday, Sept. 4 in Danbury. The Hoffman family will receive family members and friends at Beecher Funeral Home (1 Putnam Avenue) on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 11 at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church (31 Pro…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Yorktown HS Grad James Thompson Dies At 51 Yorktown HS Grad James Thompson Dies At 51
Yorktown HS Grad James Thompson Dies At 51 A Yonkers native and graduate of Yorktown High School, James M. Thompson Jr., died at his home in Brewster on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at age 51. Thompson was born on March 11, 1968. He was an over the road truck driver for Swift Transportation and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. James T. Breen Council #7490 of Sacred Heart in Patterson. He enjoyed working on cars, and fishing said the obituary. Thompson is survived by his father and stepmother, James M. and Karen Thompson of Pawling, son, Cody Thompson of Yonkers; sister, Kelly Jaconetti (Jason) of Brewster; and niece Haley Jaconetti.…

SHARE

by Donna Christopher
Obituaries
Ashley Burdick Of Carmel, Health Care Aide In Mahopac, Dies At Age 28 Ashley Burdick Of Carmel, Health Care Aide In Mahopac, Dies At Age 28
Ashley Burdick Of Carmel, Health Care Aide In Mahopac, Dies At Age 28 Health care aide Ashley L. Burdick, a resident of Carmel,  died on Sunday, May 12 at home. She was 28 years old. She was born on Dec. 24, 1990 in Carmel, the daughter of Frederick and Brenda (Tebordo) Burdick. She attended Brewster Schools and received her GED. She was a certified health care aide with Affiliated Home Care out of Mahopac. She had a special place in her heart for people and always helped those in need, according to her obituary. She enjoyed playing basketball and doing crafts, and loved music and animals, especially birds and penguins. In addition to her parents, she…

SHARE

by Daily Voice
Obituaries
Brewster HS Grad Killed In Hit-Run Crash Remembered As People Person Brewster HS Grad Killed In Hit-Run Crash Remembered As People Person
Brewster HS Grad Killed In Hit-Run Crash Remembered As People Person Funeral services have been announced for the Brewster man who was killed early Saturday in a hit-and-run incident on I-84 in Danbury. Daniel "Danny" Crawford, Jr. was 32 years old. Born on Jan. 11, 1986 in Danbury, he was the son of Daniel Sr. and Susan (Weizenecker) Crawford. of Brewster. He graduated from Brewster High School and continued his education, receiving an associated degree. Danny could often be found in the local reservoirs fishing with his friends, it was a great passion and hobby of his. He was a people person and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Danny…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Brewster High School Grad Tara Ann Duffy Dies At 37 Brewster High School Grad Tara Ann Duffy Dies At 37
Brewster High School Grad Tara Ann Duffy Dies At 37 Tara Ann Duffy, a lifelong resident of Putnam Lake, died on Monday, Feb. 26. She was 37. Born on Aug. 16, 1980 in the Bronx, she was the daughter to the late Raymond Duffy and Catherine (Evans) Duffy of Somers. She was a Brewster High School graduate. Tara received a certificate in Drug Counseling. Tara was a cherished daughter, loving sister and beloved cousin and niece. She could strike a conversation with anyone who crossed her path. Tara is not only survived by her mother Catherine but also her aunts and uncles; Patricia Evans, Robert Evans and Thomas Evans, her cousins; Raymond, Kelly…

SHARE

by Daily Voice