All Obituaries

It is with sadness that the family of Bernadette Hill announce her passing on March 9th, 2026, in Florida. She was 81. Predeceased by her parents Rita Fuller and Robert Stevens, her son Harry Fox and husband Derrick Hill, she will be missed. Her family also extends to her daughter Rita Laracy, stepdaughter Leslie Hill and stepson Colin Hill. Along with grandson Chad Hamilton and great grandchildren Charles and Savannah Hamilton. Bernadette was a long-time resident of Rhinebeck, NY and ...

It is with the utmost love and sadness, the children of Kathryn Hobson announce her passing on March 2nd, 2026 in Rhinebeck, NY. She was the beloved wife of James Hobson (†), his true love for 63 years, mother to Karin Brodbeck (Ronald), Jennifer Brodbeck (Kenny), and Jeff Hobson (Tammy Crandall). She was the sister to Priscilla McComb (†) (Dennis) (†), Doris Hawley, Barbara Hansen (Edward) (†), Raymond (Jenny) Hawley, Sue (James) Miller and Meg Hawley. She ...

Rhinebeck – Constance G. Lown, 77, passed away on February 10, 2026 at Northern Dutchess Hospital. Born in Rhinebeck on February 8, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Dolores (Keator) Lown. Connie worked as a Travel Agent and Coordinator for many years, the most recent was for Best Fly Fishing of New Zealand out of California. Connie is survived by her brothers, Malcolm Lown of Staatsburg and Ronald Lown of South Carolina. There are no calling hours. Services will ...

Rhinebeck - Thomas J. Florence Sr, 84, a longtime resident of Rhinebeck, passed away peacefully at his home on January 16, 2026.  Born in the Bronx on January 2, 1942, he was the son of the late Howard and Effie (Auer) Florence.   On February 17, 1973 he married the love of his life, Joanne Post. Joanne survives at home.  Tom moved to Rhinebeck when he was sixteen, and graduated from Rhinebeck Highschool.  He served in the Army from 1961 to 1964.  ...

Byron Fowler, along with his wife Randy, and sons, Glen, Adam and Jack, mourn the passing of their beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, Diana Grimont, on January 6th, 2026. Diana was pre-deceased by her eldest child, Debbie, on October 16th, 2006, after a long illness. Daughters Donna and Dawn along with her additional grandchildren, Meghan, Amanda, Chelsea, Brian and Natasha will all miss her. Suffice it to say, she touched the lives of many with kindness and warmth. Diana had a ...

Marianne Dalton May 11, 1929 – January 5, 2026 Marianne Dalton passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, following an extended illness, surrounded by love. She lived a long and meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. Marianne was born on May 11, 1929, in New York City to Betty and Sebastian Hirsch. She shared a lifelong and cherished bond with her beloved fraternal twin brother, Max Hirsch. Marianne graduated from Holy Name High School in Manhattan, where she ...

It is with deep sorrow that the family of James (Jim) Douglas Hobson announce his passing on December 22nd, 2025, in Rhinebeck, NY. He was a beloved husband to Kathryn Hobson, his true love for 63 years, father to Karin Brodbeck (Ronald), Jennifer Brodbeck (Kenny), and Jeff Hobson (Tammy Crandall). He was also the grandfather of Nikki (Yoshi), Sara (Mark), Eric (Amelia), Mark (Kaitlynn), Cassie, Ryan and Derek. He is survived by his sister, Phyllis Heywood, and brothers Glen (Diane) ...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Evelyn Claus (née Martin), age 89, on Monday, December 22. Evelyn, a resident of Calabash, North Carolina, passed away suddenly yet peacefully in the home of her loving daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Michael Tremper, in Rhinebeck, New York. Born on November 19, 1936, in Poughkeepsie, New York, Evelyn was the daughter of Paul and Gertrude Martin. She was predeceased by her beloved best friend and long-time partner, Joseph ...

Rhinebeck – Sidney Thomsen, 87, a lifelong resident of Rhinebeck, passed away on December 2, 2025, at the Renaissance Rehabilitation Center in Hyde Park. Born in Rhinebeck on May 10, 1938, he was the son of the late Marion (Bollenbecker) and Ejler P. Thomsen. Sidney attended Rhinebeck Central Schools. Sidney worked for many years at Hubert Garage in Rhinebeck, where he sold tractors and handled repair work. He later spent over 30 years as a mechanic with Jon-Mar in Red Hook beginning ...

Rhinecliff - The Rev. Frank J. Alagna, Episcopal priest, counselor, and passionate advocate for immigrant justice, died Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the age of 80. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Marie Incivilito and Anthony Alagna, Frank grew up in a close-knit Sicilian immigrant family. From his earliest years, the church shaped his life, leading him at age 17 to enter Maryknoll Seminary. Ordained in 1971, his first assignments took him to Seattle and later Hong Kong, where he studied ...