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10/18/2025

Obituary and Funeral Information for Lifelong Area Resident Barbara M. Snyder.

Ancramdale – Barbara Mary Snyder, 92, a lifelong area resident died peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT. Mrs. Snyder was a sales associate and cashier at Saperstein’s Department Store in Millerton, NY for 28 years, prior to her retirement in 2018.

Born December 11, 1932 at Vassar Bros. Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Goldie (Mowris) Howland. She attended Millerton School and on January 21, 1951 in Amenia, NY she married her childhood sweetheart, Robert John “Dixie” Snyder, Sr., her forever partner of over fifty-six years. Mr. Snyder sadly passed away on April 20, 2007. Barbara was a staple at Saperstein’s in Millerton for twenty-eight years; she was the first face people saw as they entered the iconic store. Barbara liked dancing with her husband, spending time with her family, Elvis Presley, the New York Yankees, watching birds out of her dining room window and TAG SALES! She will be dearly missed by her loving family and by all who knew her.

Mrs. Snyder is survived by five children, Melanee Mayville, Robert J. Snyder, Jr, and his wife Phyllis, Scott Snyder, Kelli Millius and her husband Jim and Nicholas Snyder; nine grandchildren, Shannon Caranci, Toni (Art) Black, Kyle (Erin) Caranci, Joshua (Melissa) Mayville, Lucas Snyder, McKayla (Jackson) Miller, Andrea (Austin) Reynolds, Dusty Snyder and Gia Norcia; fourteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by two grandchildren, Logan and Cory Snyder and four siblings.

There were no calling hours. A private graveside service and burial took place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:30am at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family or to plant a tree in Barbara’s memory, please visit

10/05/2025

Obituary and Celebration of Life Information for Lifelong Area Resident Kelsey Kellogg Horton.

Lakeville, CT – Kelsey K. Horton, 43, a lifelong area resident died peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, CT, following a courageous battle with cancer. Kelsey worked as a certified nursing assistant and administrative assistant at Noble Horizons in Salisbury, CT from 1999 until 2024, where she was a very respected and loved member of their nursing and administrative staff.

Born October 4, 1981 in Sharon, CT, she was the daughter of W. Craig Kellogg of Southern Pines, NC, and JoAnne (Lukens) Tuncy and her husband Donald of Millerton, NY. Kelsey graduated with the class of 1999 from Webutuck High School in Amenia, NY and from BOCES in 1999 with a certificate from the CNA program as well. She was a longtime member of the Lakeville United Methodist Church in Lakeville. On October 11, 2003 in Poughkeepsie, NY, she married James Horton. Jimmy survives at home in Lakeville. Kelsey loved camping every summer at Waubeeka Family Campground in Copake, NY, and she volunteered as a cheer coach for A.R.C. Cheerleading for many years. Kelsey also enjoyed hiking and gardening in her spare time and spending time with her loving family and many dear friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Kelsey is survived by her two beloved children, Hunter Horton and Aryanna Horton, both of Lakeville; a step-brother, Jason Tuncy of East Hartford, CT; her mother-in-law, Frances “Fran” Horton and her brother-in-law, Benjamin D. Horton III and his wife Penny of Bloomsburg, PA, and their son, Alec and several aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her father-in-law, Benjamin D. Horton, Jr. in 2017.

There are no calling hours. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Millerton American Legion Post # 178, Route 44, Millerton, NY 12546. A time to celebrate Kelsey and share stories and memories. Memorial contributions may be made to The Jane Lloyd Fund, please make checks payable to Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (please note in memo line, The Jane Lloyd Fund) and mail to: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, 800 N. Main Street, Sheffield, MA 01257. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Kelsey’s memory, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546.

10/03/2025

Obituary and Funeral Information for Peter Richards, most recently of Hollywood, Florida and formerly of Amenia, NY.

Peter Richards, 95 years old passed peacefully at Vitas Inpatient Hospice in Sunrise, FL. on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Peter lived with his son Gordon for the past 17 years in Hallandale Beach and Hollywood, FL.

Born August 6, 1930 in Shoreham by the Sea, Sussex, England he was the son of Sir Gordon Richards and Margery Winckle

along with brother Jack and sister Marjorie Read. Peter married his beloved wife Rose Marie O'Driscoll in Dublin, Ireland on

February 19, 1955. They were married and together until her passing on January 19, 1983 in Amenia, NY.

Peter followed his father in the thoroughbred horse racing industry as a jockey, trainer and stud farm manager in England,

Ireland, Canada and the United States of America.

He is survived by his son Gordon and his sister Marjorie. He is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10 am at Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, NY. Rev. Andrew O'Connor will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Patrick's Church Graveyard, Millerton, NY.

To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Peter's memory, please visit

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09/22/2025

Obituary and Funeral Information for Longtime Area Resident, Gloria Ann Covert.

Millerton – Gloria Ann Covert, 84, a longtime area resident, passed away at her home in Millerton, NY on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Mrs. Covert had a lengthy career in the casino and gaming industry as a pit manager for over twenty years, having worked in Las Vegas, Nevada, Atlantic City, New Jersey and Gulfport, Mississippi prior to her retirement.

Born July 15, 1941 in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Millicent (Brinkerhoff) Flood. Gloria was a graduate of Webutuck High School where she served as captain of the cheerleading squad. In 1966 in Las Vegas, NV, she married James Bennett “Bounce” Covert, Sr. Mr. Covert passed away on July 31, 2016. Gloria loved to grow roses and tend her rose garden in her spare time. She was an avid reader and worked as a professional model while living in Nevada. Gloria enjoyed spending time with her family and will be dearly missed by all.

Gloria is survived by her son, Edward Covert and his wife Kay of Millerton, her brother, Joseph Flood and his wife Jean of Hillsdale, NY, her sister, Doris Reeves of Florida, her daughter-in-law, Jeanette Covert of Cherry Hill, NJ, her sister-in-law, Patricia Flood of Millerton, her sister-in-law, Janel Barnhill of Texas, her brother-in-law, Robert Fuller and his wife Natha of Texas; her grandchildren, Fawna, Robert, Josephine, Colleen, Lauren, LeNita, Carina(Amanda); great grandchildren, Zoe, Mia, Asher, Tealin, Amelia, Madeline, Charlotte, Kennedy, Emmett and Elliott and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Gloria was predeceased by a son, James B. Covert, Jr., a grandson, Clark Covert, a niece, Melissa Fuller Cahill and her brother, Thomas J. “Tom” Flood.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 10am to 12pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A funeral service will take place at 12pm at the funeral home. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2649 South Road # 101, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Gloria’s memory please visit

09/03/2025

Copake – Judith Marie “Judy” Drury, 76, a four-year resident of Copake, NY, formerly of Millerton, NY, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, surrounded by her loving family and her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Judy worked as a therapy aide for Taconic DDSO in Wassaic, NY, prior to her retirement on February 1, 2004. She then went on to work in the Housekeeping Department at Vassar Bros. Medical Center for several years.

Born January 2, 1949 in Richford, VT, she was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Marie A. (Bean) Martel. She attended Roeliff Jansen Central School in Columbia County, NY, in her early years. Judy was an avid sports fan and she was particularly fond of the New England Patriots football team and the New York Rangers hockey team. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling to Florida, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Pennsylvania for many years. She was a longtime parishioner of Faith Bible Chapel of Shekomeko on Silver Mountain in Millerton as well.

Judy is survived by two brothers, John Martel and his wife Jane of Falls Village, CT, and Frank Martel of Ancram, NY; her sister, Susanna “Sue” Martel of Copake, NY; and three generation of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great- great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Judy was predeceased by her brother, Leo W. Martel, Sr. of Poughkeepsie, NY, and her sister, Helen J. Slater of Hillsdale, NY; her sister-in-law, Karen Martel of Ancram and a special nephew, Jacob Stickle of Copake.

A visiting hour will take place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 2pm to 3pm at Faith Bible Chapel, 222 Silver Mountain Road, Millerton, NY 12546. A funeral service will be held at 3pm. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Burial will follow at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton, NY. A celebration of Judy’s life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Bible Chapel, 222 Silver Mountain Road, Millerton, NY 12546 or American Cancer Society, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Judy’s memory, please visit

08/25/2025

Millerton – Eleanor Frances VanKeuren, 60, a lifelong area resident died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at her home in Millerton, NY surrounded by her family. Eleanor worked as a retail sales associate for Cumberland Farms and Dollar General for many years, she also cleaned homes for several homes throughout the area.

Born January 21, 1965 in Sharon, CT, she was the daughter of the late Betty Ann Marshall and Henry E. Cade. She was a graduate of Webutuck High School in Amenia, NY.

Eleanor is survived by her companion of fourteen years, Gerard R. Muller of Millerton; three children, Michael, Christopher and Austin; two grandchildren, Gerard’s children, Gerard Muller and Gavin J. Muller and her brother, Henry Cade.

A calling hour will take place on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 12 pm to 1pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm at the funeral home. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Burial will follow at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Eleanor’s memory, please visit

08/06/2025

SHARON - Kim Roberta Andrews, aged 70, of Sharon, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at her home in Sharon.
Kim was born on February 19, 1955 to Robert and Thelma Andrews in Huntington, New York.
She had a loving and happy upbringing alongside her brother, Kevin.
Kim loved boating with her father, horseback riding and lived a happy childhood.
She met the love of her life in 1982, William Marshall. They relocated to Connecticut in 1986.
Kim and Bill were the caretakers of the Holly House Museum for many years until Bill's passing in 2007.
Eventually Kim moved to Sharon where she has resided for over ten years.
Kim loved her garden, feeding the hummingbirds, reading and painting.
She is survived by her brother, Kevin, and sister-in-law, Anne, her nephew, Christoper and wife, Amanda, niece Amanda and husband, Daniel, and nephew, Justin.
She loved the stars, astrology and "Sci-fi movies. She loved the holidays, loved the Fall season, the Christmas holidays and above all Christmas music.
She loved to laugh.
Kim is now at peace with her life partner, Bill. The stars and heavens just became brighter.
She will be missed. This obituary was lovingly composed by her beloved family.
A Graveside Service and Burial will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11am at Salisbury Cemetery, Under Mountain Road, Salisbury, CT. Pastor Jan Brooks will officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family, plant a tree in Kim’s memory or to send flowers to the service, please visit

07/21/2025

Village of Millerton – With heavy hearts but grateful spirits, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Audrey Lillian Watson, who passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the age of 72. A force of energy, laughter, and love, Audrey lit up every room entered and left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Born in Newfoundland, Canada, Audrey had a zest for life that was impossible to ignore. Whether dancing and singing in random outbursts, telling stories that made you laugh until you cried, or offering a helping hand to anyone in need, Audrey lived with unmatched passion and kindness.

She was never afraid to live boldly – playing bingo, spontaneous trips with her husband, and embracing every moment with joy. Audrey was the person who turned ordinary days into adventures and made everyone feel like family.

A devoted Wife, Mother, and Nanny. Audrey gave love freely and fiercely. Her legacy lives on in the many lives touched, the laughter shared, and the countless memories made along the way.

Audrey is survived by her husband, Ronald Watson, Rene and Rob Haskell, Jody Watson, Reneisha and Jonathan Vielman, Robert Haskell, Richard Johnson, Tatyana and Sam Watson, Christian Haskell, William and Noell Haskell, Kenya and Miguel Castillo, Daja and Mike Vecchio, Shan and Josh Thompson and all her great grands that she showered with endless love, her siblings, nieces, nephews and a community of friends who became family.

We will remember Audrey’s vibrant spirit, generous heart, and the sparkle that never faded. While our hearts are broken, we find peace in knowing that Audrey truly lived fully, fearlessly and with boundless love.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30 am at Faith Bible Chapel, 222 Silver Mountain Road, Millerton, NY. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. In honor of Audrey Lillian Watson, please come as you are, wear bright colors and bring a memory to share. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, #2110, New York, NY 10122, a cause close to Audrey’s heart. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com

06/26/2025

Sharon – Floyd William Ellis, Sr., 75, a sixty-year resident of Sharon, CT, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ellis worked as a truck driver and equipment operator for the Town of Sharon Highway Department for thirty-nine years prior to his retirement.

Born January 9, 1950 in Liberty, NY, he was the son of the late Norman T.L. and Susie (McCumber) Ellis. On July 30, 1967 at the Bangall United Methodist Church in Bangall, NY, he married Karen Ann Von Richthofen. Mrs. Ellis survives at home in Sharon, CT. Mr. Ellis served his community as a volunteer firefighter with the Sharon Fire Department for nine years. In his spare time, he enjoyed trout and bass fishing and spending time with beloved his family.

In addition to his wife of fifty-eight years, Mr. Ellis is survived by four children, Tina Ellis of Sharon, Krista Ellis of Amenia, NY, Janet Rimany and her husband Josh of Sharon and Barbara Samele and her husband Jay of Torrington, CT; ten grandchildren, Tanya Wilkinson, Travis Wallace, Christopher Roger, Cassidy Roger, Austin Ellis, Joshua Ellis, Kyle Ellis, Monica Orth, Laura Rost and Michael Rost; twenty-five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and many friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ellis was predeceased by his son, Floyd W. Ellis, Jr.; his grandson, Steven Wallace; two sisters, Betty Cox of Roscoe, NY and Doris Wilbur of Millerton, NY, and his brother, Norman Ellis of Deposit, NY.

At Mr. Ellis’ request, there will no visiting hours. Cremation will take place at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery in Poughkeepsie, NY. Inurnment will be private.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the home or to plant a tree in Floyd’s memory, please visit

06/16/2025

Village of Millerton – Ronald Anthony Orlando, Jr., 59, of Millerton, NY, passed away at home on June 12, 2025 following an eighteen-year battle with bone marrow failure diseases and acute myeloid leukemia. He is survived by his wife Linda Moon Orlando at home; his parents, Ronald and Marlene Orlando, Sr. of Sharon, CT; his son, Nathaniel Orlando; his brother, Todd Orlando of Lincoln Park, NJ; three nieces, Jordan, Alex and Avery; his brother-in-law, Robert Moon of Pawling, NY, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ronald was born on July 10, 1965 in Peekskill, NY. He grew up in Putnam Valley, NY, and graduated from Peekskill High School in 1983. Ronald graduated from Elizabethtown College in 1988 with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and from Fordham University in 1989 with a Master’s Degree in Education.

Ronald was previously employed by Putnam County Dept. of Social Services and Dutchess County Dept. of Social Services. At the time of his retirement, he was employed as a probation officer with Dutchess County Probation.

Ronald was a proud Eagle Scout and also served as a Cub Scout leader with his son’s troop. He served on the Millerton Zoning Board for several years due to his interest in his local community. Ronald was a knowledgeable historian with a keen interest in the history of World War II. His other many interests included a love of film noir movies, the TV show Svengoolie, crossword puzzles and curating his many collections of vintage toys and soldiers, movie lobby posters, baseball cards and antique photos and postcards.
Ronald was a wonderful husband, father, son and friend and will be greatly missed. Many thanks to Hudson Valley Hospice for their care. This obituary was lovingly composed by his wife Linda.

Calling hours will take place on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 5-7pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. Graveside services and burial will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:30pm at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton, NY. Clergy from Hudson Valley Hospice will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit

05/30/2025

Millerton – Marguerite C. “Peg” Brusie, 91, a fifty-three resident of Millerton, NY formerly of Copake, NY died peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT. She was employed by Sharon Hospital as a unit coordinator, retiring after twenty-six years of service. In 2010 she organized a reunion for the Sharon Hospital retiree’s which became an annual event.

Born December 10, 1933 in Copake, NY she was the second daughter of the late Chester and Georgiana (Holmes) Pulver. On March 10, 1954 in Millerton, NY she married the love of her life, Howard J. Brusie. Mr. Brusie predeceased her on April 27, 2010.

Peg was an avid reader and knitter. She liked crafts of all kinds as well. She also enjoyed making floral and holiday arrangements for her family and friends. Her greatest joy was spending time with her beloved family.

Peg is survived by her daughter-in-law, Nancy Wells Brusie of Millerton; two granddaughters, Melissa Dipper and her companion Robert Matthews of Ancramdale, NY and Amanda Dipper Hurn of Millerton; three great grandchildren, Byron Hurn of Philmont, NY and Lucia and Savannah Hurn of Millerton; her niece, Melissa Clum of Ancramdale; her nephew, William Clum also of Ancramdale; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Brusie of Copake Falls, NY and Karen Brusie of Hillsdale, NY and several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her son, Howard J. Brusie, Jr. of Millerton on May 4, 2016, her sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and William R. Clum of Copake and Ancramdale; her brother, Kenneth Pulver of Millerton; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara and Gerald Cooper of Glendale, MA; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sheila and Louis Finger of Lincolndale, NY and two brothers-in-law, Gerald Brusie and Richard Brusie.

Graveside services and burial will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10am at Copake Cemetery, 1669 County Route 7A, Copake, NY. Rev. Zora Ficarra- Cheatham will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Peg’s memory, please visit

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