McHoul Funeral Home (Hopewell Junction, NY and Fishkill, NY)

McHoul Funeral Home (Hopewell Junction, NY and Fishkill, NY) Family owned & operated in Dutchess County, NY Within months, we will be opening a second location in the Village of Fishkill.

For four generations, our family has served the community of Southern Dutchess County from our East Fishkill location. We take pride in the hard work and dedication that has earned us the trust of many families throughout the Hudson Valley.

Vernessa S. HeronVernessa Jackson Heron, lovingly known as "Nene Nene", was born on November 3, 1966 to the late Harriet...
05/28/2026

Vernessa S. Heron

Vernessa Jackson Heron, lovingly known as "Nene Nene", was born on November 3, 1966 to the late Harriet Jackson and Michael Jackson.

She was married to Darren Heron. They produced two children, Darren Jr. and Cherice.

Vernessa had a deeply giving heart and always wanted to help others. After graduating from Evander Childs High School and later earning her associate's degree from Bronx Community College, she pursued certifications in Nursing Assistance and Phlebotomy. She also managed to work numerous jobs at locations including Skyview Nursing Home, Westchester Medical Center, and White Plains Linen. She also volunteered working with children when she was younger. After gaining some work experience, she decided to become a full-time wife and mother, which she enjoyed greatly. She wanted to take care of her husband and children.

She was an incredibly creative and artistic person who dreamed of becoming a dancer in her younger years. She loved music, singing, dance, and musicals such as Grease and Little Shop of Horrors. Music was something she bonded over deeply with her son, and she helped shape his love for music and hip hop.

Vernessa especially loved cooking and caring for others through food. She created precious memories teaching family how to make cookies, mashed potatoes with gravy, and her mother's macaroni and cheese recipe. The holidays were one of her favorite times of the year because she loved cooking full Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for the family. After marrying Darren, who is Jamaican, she even learned how to cook Jamaican dishes like oxtail, curry goat, and jerk chicken.

In her later years, she enjoyed arts and crafts, painting, rhinestone art, and knitting. She put many of her own professional goals on hold to care for family, including raising her son and supporting her husband during his deployment in the Air Force while they lived in the Philippines, where Cherice was later born.

She was an incredibly generous person who always opened her home to family members in need. When the family moved to Beacon, many relatives stayed with them while getting settled in the area. She loved having family around and helped however she could.

Vernessa leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Darren Heron, Sr.; her two children, Darren Heron, Jr. and Cherice Heron; her siblings, Gerard, Pierre, Vanessa, Laurie, and Raven; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

She will be sadly missed.

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Patricia PorcaroHOPEWELL JUNCTION - Patricia Porcaro, 68, a resident of Hopewell Junction for over 30 years, died on May...
05/27/2026

Patricia Porcaro

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Patricia Porcaro, 68, a resident of Hopewell Junction for over 30 years, died on May 24, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley.

Born on October 23, 1957 in Kingston, Patricia was the daughter of the late Joseph Salerno and Bettie & Charles Geysen. She retired in August as Office Manager from Feldman, Kleidman, Collins, and Sappe in Fishkill after 39 years of service.

On June 29, 1985 in New Paltz, Patricia married Nicholas Porcaro who survives at home after 41 years of marriage. She is also survived by her daughter, Lauren Porcaro; her twin grandchildren, Ava and Aidan Marinaccio; her sister, Joanne Pesano and her husband Don; her sister-in-law, Donna Florie and her husband William; her aunt, Ann Boehm; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction on Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 5 - 8 pm with a funeral service at 7:45 pm.

Donations may be made in memory of Patricia to ALS United (www.alsunited.org). Please visit her Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

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Albert Thomas JulianoAlbert T. Juliano Sr, of Verbank, New York, passed away at his home on May 26, 2026, surrounded by ...
05/27/2026

Albert Thomas Juliano

Albert T. Juliano Sr, of Verbank, New York, passed away at his home on May 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 80 years old.

Born in Yonkers, New York, on April 1, 1946, he was the son of the late Albert M Juliano and Marianne Juliano (Giannico). He is survived by his brother, Thomas A. Juliano. Albert lived a life defined by dedication to family, service to others, craftsmanship, and enduring friendship. He was the beloved husband of Judene Juliano, the love of his life, with whom he recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. He was also predeceased by his beloved Uncle Jim (Vincent) Giannico who Al had guardianship of and lived with his family in Stormville, New York.

He was the proud father of his surviving children Dawn A Juliano (Erik Allgauer), Christi M Juliano (David Keane), Albert T Juliano Jr (Angel Deenihan). As many know, his joy for his seven grandchildren was unmeasured, Jacklyn, Jessica, Joseph, Vincent, Violet, Ella, AJ and six great grandchildren Derek, Chase, Jade, Elena, Wyatt (little man), and Isaac.

Albert is a proud veteran of the Mount Kisco Police Department where he served for 20 years and was a former president of the PBA. He earned the respect of colleagues and fellow officers through his leadership, integrity, and commitment to those he served beside.

Outside of his public service, Albert was a master carpenter and contractor who approached every project with pride and precision. His talent and work ethic were admired by all who knew him. Albert started his contracting skills with his Father and Uncles growing up in Yonkers, NY at the age of 13.

An avid outdoorsman throughout his life, Albert found great joy in hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends and family at his property in Sprakers, New York. He had a lifelong love for bird dogs and became nationally recognized for training and breeding English Setters at his home and passion project, Mountain View Kennels. His fervor for the outdoors created countless memories and traditions that he shared with his beloved family and lifelong friends.

Albert was a generous soul with an extraordinary network of friends. He was a mentor to many and remained deeply involved in the lives of his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. He is loved for his loyalty, wisdom, humor, and kindness which leaves a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to have known him. Albert's life was one of hard work, deep love, friendship, and unwavering dedication to family. He will be profoundly missed and lovingly remembered, always. To make a long story short...

Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 29th from 4 - 8 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial is being offered on Saturday, May 30th at 10 am at St. Kateri Church, 1925 Route 82, LaGrangeville, NY. Please visit Albert's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

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Margaret Mary KiernanEASTDALE - Margaret Mary Kiernan, 78, died on May 26, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. A 3-y...
05/26/2026

Margaret Mary Kiernan

EASTDALE - Margaret Mary Kiernan, 78, died on May 26, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. A 3-year area resident of Eastdale, she previously resided in Sunnyside, Queens.

Born on February 27, 1948 in Brooklyn, Margie was the daughter of the late Christopher and Dorothy (Phillips) Kiernan. She began her career as a typist for Burlington Industries, eventually working her way up to IT Manager at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP in New York City, from where she retired after a five-decade career.

Margie enjoyed vacationing at the beach, especially her trips to the Jersey Shore. Above all, she loved her family and cherished the time she spent celebrating with them at family gatherings and special events.

Margie is survived by her brothers, Arthur Kiernan, of Mahopac, Thomas Kiernan, of Wildwood Crest, NJ, and Christopher Kiernan, Jr. and his wife Barbara of LaGrange; her sister, Dorothy Walsh of Melbourne, FL; her niece and nephews, Dawn Marie Walsh, John "Jack" Robert Walsh, Christopher Charles Kiernan III, and Michael Thomas Kiernan; her Goddaughters including her niece Dawn, as well as and Chrissy Fischer and Amy Jaronczyk; and the extended Dillon family who loved her as their own "Aunt Margie".

Calling hours will be held at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction on Sunday, May 31st from 2-6 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial is being offered on Monday, June 1st at 10 am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction.

Donations may be made in memory of Margie to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please visit her Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

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Josephine KellermanJosephine Kellerman, 95, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 1968 and formerly of the Bronx, died p...
05/26/2026

Josephine Kellerman

Josephine Kellerman, 95, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 1968 and formerly of the Bronx, died peacefully at her home on May 25, 2026.

Born in the Bronx on April 2, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Alessio and Josephine (Lanzano) Economico. Josephine had been employed as a Teacher's Aide for the Wappingers Central School District from 1969-1977, and then as a Manufacturing Test/Inspection Technician at IBM in East Fishkill from 1978-1993. She was a parishioner of St. Columba Church and enjoyed bowling and visiting casinos.

On May 19, 1951 in the Bronx, Josephine married Henry Kellerman who predeceased her on March 22, 1998. She is survived by her sons and their wives, Paul and Donna Kellerman, Robert Kellerman, and Richard and Yadira Kellerman; her grandchildren, Lindsey Kellerman, Zachary Kellerman and Megann, Craig Kellerman, Lauren Kellerman Ferrara and Patrick, and Austin Kellerman; her great-grandchildren, Hailey, Arianna and Emilia; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her brothers, Tony, Jimmy, Tommy, Leo, Johnny and Frankie; and her sisters, Mary, Anna, Camilla, Angie and Netty.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, June 1 from 4-8pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, June 2 at 10am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by interment in St. Denis Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Josephine's name to a charity of your choice.

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Robert J. MorrowRobert J. Morrow, lovingly known as "Bob," a longtime resident of Lagrangeville, NY since 1985, passed a...
05/24/2026

Robert J. Morrow

Robert J. Morrow, lovingly known as "Bob," a longtime resident of Lagrangeville, NY since 1985, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family on May 23, 2026. He was 80 years old.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 14, 1946, Bob was the beloved son of the late Walter and Lena (Bonura) Morrow. A proud patriot, he honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, carrying with him a deep sense of loyalty, strength, and dedication throughout his life.

On March 3, 1973, in Pittsburgh, PA, Bob married the love of his life, Regina "Gina" (Hoffman) Morrow, who survives at home. Together they built a beautiful life centered around love, laughter, family, and unwavering devotion to one another for more than 53 years.

Bob was a longtime and faithful parishioner of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church. He worked for 24 years as a respected Project Manager with Fiberlux, where he was admired for his work ethic, leadership, and reliability.

Bob embraced life with passion and enthusiasm. He had an adventurous spirit and even enjoyed skydiving. A gifted artist, he loved to draw and express his creativity. He was a lifelong and devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and could often be found enjoying a drive in his beloved Miata. Bob also had a special place in his heart for animals, especially the many cats he lovingly cared for throughout his lifetime.

Above all else, Bob treasured his family. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with his cherished granddaughters, who were truly the light of his life.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Gina; his devoted sons, David Morrow and his wife Allison, and Tony Morrow and his wife Despina; and his three adored granddaughters, Charlotte, Parker, and Evelina. He is also survived by his sisters, Susan Morrow Fawcett, Judy Seligman, and Rose Abate, along with many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will miss him greatly.

Family and friends may call on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, 1925 Route 82, Lagrangeville, NY. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Denis Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bob's memory to the Dutchess County SPCA, an organization close to his heart.

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Michael HargravesMichael Hargraves, 61, of Poughkeepsie, NY,  went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2026. Born on May...
05/24/2026

Michael Hargraves

Michael Hargraves, 61, of Poughkeepsie, NY, went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2026. Born on May 18, 1965, in Yonkers, NY, Michael lived a life marked by faith, servitude, strength, and deep devotion to those he loved most. Most importantly, he devoted his life to declaring the Lordship of Jesus Christ. He embodied Philippians 1:20, which reads, "according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death."

Michael was a devoted husband to his wife, Barbara, and a proud father to his son, Michael John and his wife Sarah, and his daughter, Katie and her husband, Tyler. He treasured his role as "Pop Pop" to his grandchildren Rosie, Hannah, Vivienne, Johnny, and Luke.

Michael was predeceased by his parents, Florence "Honey" Hargraves, Richard Hargraves, his twin sister MaryKay, and his sister Debbie. He is survived by his siblings: Bobby and Liz, Joan and John, Jamie and Kathy, Richie and Colleen, and Rie; along with his beloved nieces and nephews, Ashley, Adam, Reese, Lydia, Piper, Christina, Cameron, Novalee, Noah, Naomi, Grace, Shane, Cari, Jake, Dylan, Richie, Ashley, Ellie, Hudson Sarah, JJ, J'Niyah, Jonah, Liam, Emma, and Bram. Michael also survived by his loving in-laws upstate, Dan and Jodi, Michael and Cathy, Jamie, and nephews Joshua, Joel, and Aaron. He also leaves behind many extended family members, friends who felt like family, and members of the Calvary Chapel community whose lives were touched by his kindness and encouragement.

Michael dedicated many years of his life serving as a Corrections Officer in Westchester County before retiring. Beyond his career, he faithfully served as a pastor, pouring into the lives of others with compassion, wisdom, and unwavering faith.

He enjoyed spending time at Cayuga Lake, hunting, fishing, and practicing jiu-jitsu. Above all, he loved spending time with his family. Whether sharing stories with loved ones around a campfire, working a grill, or laughing with his grandchildren, Michael lived fully and loved deeply.

More than anything, Michael will be remembered for his steadfast faith, his servant's heart, and the love he had for his family. His legacy will continue through the countless lives he impacted and the family he cherished so dearly.

Calling hours will be held on May 27th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Calvary Chapel of the Hudson Valley, located at 36 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. A memorial service will immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Calvary Chapel Academy in Michael's memory.

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Deborah A. McCaffreyDeborah A. McCaffrey passed away on May 22, 2026 at her sister's home, surrounded by her loving fami...
05/23/2026

Deborah A. McCaffrey

Deborah A. McCaffrey passed away on May 22, 2026 at her sister's home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 73 years old. Deborah was born in Beacon, NY on April 25, 1953 to the late Carl and Rose (Schiavi) Pierce. On June 6, 1982, she married the love of her life Robert "Bob" McCaffrey. They spent many wonderful years together until his death in 2019.

Debby was a longtime member of John 3:16 Christian Ministries. In addition to her faith in God, family was the most important thing in the world to Debby. Being a wife, mother, and grandmother was everything to her and she cherished every moment spent with her daughter and best friend Breana, and granddaughter Sadie. She loved to cook meals for her family, especially pasta and meatballs, and when she wasn't up for cooking, she would treat Sadie to some French onion soup at the Redline Diner.

Debby loved to keep a clean house, and always made sure she had her hair and makeup done whenever she would go out. She loved her word puzzles, reading on her Kindle, Fox News, and online shopping. She always had packages coming to the house for Sadie!

Debby is survived by her daughter Breana Rivera and her husband Cory, her granddaughter Sadie Rivera, her sisters Darlene Poulin, Carla Doucette and her husband Gerry, and Michele Marina and her husband Richard, as well as many nieces and nephews: David, John, Krissy, Shannon, Sherrie and their families.

In addition to her parents, and husband Bob, Debby was predeceased by her brothers-in-law Yvon Poulin and Michael McCaffrey, and her great-nephew baby Todd Lanthier.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday May 26, 2026 from 10am - 1pm at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill 1089 Main St. Fishkill, NY. A Funeral Service will begin at 1 pm. Following the service, burial will take place at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.

Please consider a donation in memory of Debby to John 3:16 Christian Ministries https://john316cc.org/

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Mary SwartzMary McCann Swartz, 83, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 1967 and formerly of Clifton, NJ, died on May 2...
05/22/2026

Mary Swartz

Mary McCann Swartz, 83, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 1967 and formerly of Clifton, NJ, died on May 21, 2026 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital.

Born in Reading, PA on October 28, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Agnes (Hatler) McCann.

On September 7, 1963 at St. Virgil's Church in Morris Plains, NJ, Mary married Robert J. Swartz. Together they started their family businesses, Swartz Auto Body & Garage and SwartzMart in Hopewell Junction that they ran together for many years. Bob predeceased her on May 18, 1998.

Mary was a parishioner of St. Columba Church. She was a member of the Hillside Lake Fire Company and East Fishkill Rescue Squad, and volunteered as an ambulance driver for many years. She also served as a Dutchess County Legislator representing the Town of East Fishkill from 1996-2012. Mary had been a member of the East Fishkill Rotary Club, East Fishkill Republican Club and East Fishkill Republican Committee. She enjoyed golfing and bowling, and was an avid dog lover and rescuer.

Mary is survived by her children, Deborah Swartz and Robert Swartz and his wife Darlene; her siblings, Judy Cazzetto and Thomas McCann; her brother-in-law, Tom Swartz and his wife Joan; her sister-in-law, Carol Coe and her husband Larry; her neighbor who was like a son to her, Spencer Guptil, his wife Christi, their children, Lindsay and Ani, and Zack, and their grandchildren, Olivia and Henry; her faithful canine companion, Oreo; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews especially Lauren and Chris Zeris who have been a great support to Mary. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also predeceased by her brothers-in-law, John Cazzetto and Walter Swartz; and her nephew, Trevor Swartz.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 29 from 3-7pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. There will be a Celebration of Life at 6pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, May 30 at 11am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by interment in St. Denis Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Compassionate Animal Rescue Efforts of Dutchess County. https://careofdc.org/

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Carol Helen CioceCarol (Moran) Cioce, a long-time resident of White Plains and Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away peacefully ...
05/22/2026

Carol Helen Cioce

Carol (Moran) Cioce, a long-time resident of White Plains and Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the age of 88. Carol was married to the late Vincent J Cioce.

Carol was an avid reader and loved to watch figure skating. She was a caring and compassionate mother to Kenneth (Lucy), Michael (Joyce), Vincent (Kim) and pre-deceased by son Craig. Carol lived for her family and deeply loved each of her grandchildren: Ryan (Jessica), Brandon (Jenna), Christopher, Cameron, Brittany, Michael J. (Ariana) and Nicholas (Adriana). Carol also had several great-grandchildren.

Carol was sister to Muriel Pankovic, Walter Moran, Kenneth Moran and Robert Moran. She had a special, loving relationship with nieces Karen Vento and Linda Pankovic. Carol also had many other nieces and nephews.

A private service and Celebration of Life will be held by the immediate family.

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Gunther H. LuhrsGunther H. Luhrs, 87, of Naples, Florida, formerly a long-time resident of Hopewell Jct., NY, died unexp...
05/20/2026

Gunther H. Luhrs

Gunther H. Luhrs, 87, of Naples, Florida, formerly a long-time resident of Hopewell Jct., NY, died unexpectedly on May 16, 2026.

Gunther was born in Marschkamp, Germany on October 23, 1938, son of Johann and Katharina Kahrs Luhrs. Gunther attended school in Elmlohe, Germany, where he learned the upholstery business in Bremerhaven, Germany.

On October 15, 1955 Gunther immigrated to the United States to Brooklyn, NY when he was 17. From 1956 to 1960, Gunther learned the trade of tool and diemaking in Livingston, NJ. On August 27, 1961 Gunther married Helga W. Brendel from Berlin, Germany, a professional seamstress. In 1963 he and his family moved to Fishkill, NY and then to Hopewell Jct., NY in 1966 for 44 years where he and his wife Helga raised their three children; Joachim, Michael and Christine.

Gunther was hired by the IBM Corporation in East Fishkill, NY in 1963. He remained there for 30 years rising from a Tool and Model Maker, Engineering Design Department Manager, to Advisory Engineer when he retired in 1993. Gunther also received his private pilot certificate from Morristown, NJ to fly Piper Cubs (Taildrager) and Cesna 150.

In 1980 he designed and built a two story 19,200 sq.ft. commercial office building where his wife Helga had her bridal shop and his daughter Christine eventually had her massage therapy business. The plaza was located on Rt. 82 in Hopewell Jct. called "North Hopewell Plaza". Gunther took pride in his office building he built and managed for over 35 years. The plaza was later sold in 2015. Gunther and Helga both had the passion for playing golf and traveled to many golf courses together including playing their favorite, Harbortown Golf Links in Hilton Head, SC. They also enjoyed playing locally on leagues at Beekman Country Club, Dogwood County Club and IBM Country Club. They also loved going on cruises together, attended many German Festivals and danced to many songs to the Rudi's Diamonds band.

After the hardship of losing his wife Helga and his two sons, Gunther moved to Naples, FL in 2018 and settled into a life of an active assistant living community called Arbor Trace where an old schoolmate from Germany lived; Alberta Mitchum (now deceased) convinced him to come to Florida. His cousin Marilyn Wlodychak and second cousin Dieter Mahlstedt later joined him in the community.

Gunther enjoyed playing pickleball at Arbor Trace, joined a sailing club of remote controlled one meter soling boats, played in a weekly putting contest and played golf when he could which he enjoyed very much. Gunther also volunteered and dedicated his time as a Secretary on the Board of Directors of Arbor Trace and also a member of the Building & Grounds Committee. But Gunther took a very bad fall in March of 2026 while playing pickleball and endured some major injuries which he bravely tried to recover from.

Gunther was loved by many and close family members called him "Opi". He was very proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren and tried his best to keep the family together as it was dealt with many sorrows of the passings of many family members. He tried to give his best advice and analyzed it fully to the best of his ability. He loved telling stories about growing up on a farm in Germany and even had the opportunity to travel back to his hometown with his four grandsons and his wife Helga in July, 2010. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter Christine as they travelled by car across the country from NY to Sedona, AZ and then to Naples, FL and had the opportunity to walk the grounds together of the Waste Management Phoenix Golf Tournament. Gunther looked forward to his daughters visits to FL with walks around his community, walks on the beach together and spoke about the tribulations about life. Sitting out on his lanai to watch the boats on the Gulf, watch the beautiful FL sunsets, drink a Manhattan and read the comics was one of Gunther's favorite things to do. He also loved sailing and fishing on the Hudson River and on Lake Wallenpaupack and camping up in Lake George with his family. "If you buy fish and eat the fish, the money and the fish are gone, but if you invest in a fishing line you can eat fish for many days" or "it will always come out in the wash" Gunther always said. His family and friends will miss him dearly.

He is survived by his daughter Christine M. Gill and her husband Shane V. Gill, his grandson Steven G. Luhrs and his wife Jennifer, his grandson Dr. Corey M. Gill and his wife Alison, his grandson Mitchell J. Luhrs and his wife Katelyn, and his brother Johann Luhrs, his wife Herta and his sister Irma that reside in Germany. He is also survived by his wonderful great-grandchildren; Annalise Luhrs, Mason Luhrs, Jase Luhrs, Beau Gill, Savannah Gill and Weston Luhrs.

Gunther was predeceased by his father Johann in 1947, his mother Katharina in 1972, three brothers, Alfred, George, Richard and sisters Else and Marianne, his beautiful wife Helga after 53 years of marriage in 2014, his son Joachim G. Luhrs in 2009, his son Michael K. Luhrs in 2011, his grandson Brian T. Luhrs in 2023 and by his daughter-in-law Bonnie J. Luhrs in 2024.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Gunther at the Arbor Trace Community, Top of the Pointe, in Naples, FL on June 3rd from 5-7pm and a private family funeral service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Gunther H. Luhrs Memorial Golf Scholarship Fund for John Jay High School. Please make payable to the Wappingers Central School District, District Office, 25 Corporate Drive, Hopewell Jct., NY 12533 and reference Gunther H. Luhrs Memorial Golf Scholarship Fund.

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