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ID Released For Hudson Valley Woman Killed After Falling 15 Feet While Taking Picture ID Released For Hudson Valley Woman Killed After Falling 15 Feet While Taking Picture
ID Released For Hudson Valley Woman Killed After Falling 15 Feet While Taking Picture The name of the Hudson Valley woman who died after falling 15 feet into a creek while having a picture taken has now been released. The Dutchess County resident has been identified as 42-year-old Sukanya Basu of Beacon. The incident took place around 6:40 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, at Fishkill Creek, said Det. Sgt. Jason Johnson of the Beacon Police. According to Johnson, Basu was last seen falling into Fishkill Creek in the area of 50 Leonard St. Earlier report: Beacon Woman Dies After Falling 15 Feet Into Creek While Having Picture Taken An immediate search of the creek by police and…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Beloved Cook Manager At School District In Hudson Valley Dies Beloved Cook Manager At School District In Hudson Valley Dies
Beloved Cook Manager At School District In Hudson Valley Dies A retired cook manager who worked for a Hudson Valley school district for 25 years has died at the age of 68. Dutchess County resident Austine Helen Papo Dysard, of Fishkill, died at home on Saturday, Sept. 24, her obituary said. She was born in Beacon. "Austine retired from the Beacon City School District in 2016 where she was a cook manager after 25 years," her obituary reads.  According to her obituary, Dysard had a love of animals, especially Boxers, and was a "master crafter." She is survived by her husband, Thomas Dysard; her son, Thomas Dysard and his sons, Sean Mic…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Pedro Pacheco, Case Worker For Mental Health of America in Beacon, Dies On His 40th Birthday Pedro Pacheco, Case Worker For Mental Health of America in Beacon, Dies On His 40th Birthday
Pedro Pacheco, Case Worker For Mental Health of America in Beacon, Dies On His 40th Birthday Pedro Luis Pacheco, a longtime Beacon resident,  died after a long illness on his birthday on Monday, July 1 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 40 years old. He was born on July 1, 1979 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of Evelyn Cruz of Beacon and the late Ramon Luis Pacheco. Pedro graduated from high school and received an associate’s degree. He was a caseworker for Mental Health of America in Beacon before his illness. According to his obituary, Pedro was a loving son, brother, uncle and cousin. He was a great friend to many and always willing to help. He was a big fan of wre…

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by Daily Voice
Lifestyle
Support Pours In For Family Who Lost 'Mom To All' To ALS Support Pours In For Family Who Lost 'Mom To All' To ALS
Support Pours In For Family Who Lost 'Mom To All' To ALS Support is pouring in for area residents who tragically lost a woman known as a "mom to all." Patricia Fenton, 55, died Monday, June 24 at her Wappingers Falls home from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. In addition to her husband, Billy, she is survived by her children, Victoria Fenton, Alexa Fenton and Robert Fenton; her granddaughter, Evalisse Fenton; her siblings, Claudia Chiappardi, Janet Olson, Gail Buccellato, Francis Chiappardi, Vincent Chiappardi and Lisa Allis; many nieces and nephews. A GoFundMe page has been star…

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by Valerie Musson