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04/23/2026

Obituary and Funeral Information for Lifelong Area Resident, Barbara Ann Murphy. Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. United State Army Veteran.

Amenia - Barbara Ann Murphy, 93, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith,
devotion, and unwavering love for her family.
Born on January 5, 1933, in Poughkeepsie, New York, Barbara was the daughter of
Wallace and Catherine Schaffer. She dedicated her early life to caring for others,
graduating from St. Francis School of Nursing in Poughkeepsie and later earning her
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Her calling to
serve led her to the Army Nurse Corps, where she proudly served as a First Lieutenant
during the Korean Conflict, stationed at Walter Reed Hospital.
It was through her work as a nurse that Barbara’s life took a beautiful turn; she met her
future husband, William E.P. Murphy, while caring for him as a patient at St. Francis
Hospital. Their love story blossomed into a marriage that began on September 20,
1958, and endured until his passing in 2000.
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who built a life centered on faith,
family, and service. After raising her children, she returned to nursing at the Wassaic
Developmental Center, where she worked until her retirement in 1990. She also served
her community as a member of the Amenia Fire Company, volunteering as an EMT and
offering care and comfort to those in need. Service was not just her profession, it was a
defining part of who she was. She spent over 50 years in Amenia, New York, a place
she proudly called home before moving to Geer Village in Canaan, Connecticut in 2013.
A deeply devout Catholic, Barbara lived her faith daily. She was a dedicated member of
Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, faithfully attending daily Mass and serving
as a lector. Her commitment to her faith extended beyond routine; it was a guiding force
in her life, one she instilled in her children and grandchildren. Whether it meant finding a
church in an airport during travels or sharing quiet moments of reflection, she ensured
that faith remained at the center of family life.
Barbara found joy in life’s simple and meaningful pleasures. She was an avid traveler,
exploring Europe and enjoying riverboat cruises with her beloved husband Bill. After his
passing, she continued her adventures with her sisters-in-law, embracing the world with
curiosity and gratitude. At home, she was rarely without a book in hand, a voracious
reader who found comfort and joy in stories.
She will be remembered for her wisdom, her steady presence, and her ability to find joy
in laughter, especially a good joke, often shared and passed along from others. Above
all, she will be remembered for her deep love of family, her strength, and the values she
lived by every day.

Barbara is survived by her children: Christopher Murphy (Tamara) of Clermont, FL;
Maureen Morley (Thomas) of Lake Ariel, PA; Eileen Ehlers (Richard) of Olathe, KS;
Leah Rost (Ernest) of Brick, NJ; and William Murphy, Jr. (Mary) of Amenia, NY. She also
leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Richard Ehlers, Jr., Elyse Colon, Hillary,
Lauren and Kurt Bennett, William Rost, Abbey, Krista and Liam Murphy, and Owen and
Connor Lynch, along with ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister in-
law; Veronica Rosen and her husband Ron of Poughkeepsie, NY; and Sandra Murphy of Simpsonville, SC, as
well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, William E.P. Murphy; her grandson, Gregory
Rost in 2018, her sister, Joan Post in 2017.
Barbara’s life was a testament to faith, service, and love, a life well lived and deeply
cherished by all who knew her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Immaculate Conception Church, 4 Lavelle Road, Amenia, NY. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Amenia, NY, with Standard Military Army Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, 4 Lavelle Road, Amenia, NY 12501. To send an online condolence to the family or to plant a tree in Barbara’s memory, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546.

04/14/2026

Obituary and Funeral Information for Longtime Area Resident Ellen A. "Dee" Mancuso.

Ellen “Dee” Mancuso, 70, of Millbrook, NY passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1955, in Mount Vernon, where she spent her early years with her siblings, surrounded by family, love and lifelong memories she often recalled.
Dee met her husband, Frank, in 1970, and they married in August of 1981. They lived in New Rochelle, where they built a life surrounded by family, before moving to Millbrook in 1997. She was a proud and loving mother to her girls, Deanna and Theresa. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and she cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren.
Known to many as Dee, she had a gift for connecting with people. She loved meeting new people, doing new things, and sharing stories. She loved to cook, often bringing family together through meals made with care and comfort. She enjoyed traveling, especially trips south to visit her siblings, which brought her great happiness. She loved making a grand entrance, bringing energy and life to every room. She had the most powerful blue eyes that reflected her feelings, and her warmth, curiosity, and genuine spirit made everyone feel welcome and valued.
Dee dedicated her life to caring for those she loved. She was the heart of her family, always putting others first and ensuring that everyone around her felt supported and loved. She was the first to jump in whenever anyone needed anything, offering help without hesitation. Her love for her children and grandchildren was boundless, and she took immense pride in the lives they built and the people they became.
She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, a good cup of coffee, meaningful conversations, Hallmark movies and time spent surrounded by those she loved most. Her presence brought comfort, her laughter brought light, and her love created a lasting foundation for her family.
She was predeceased by her father, William Ehlers, her mother, Ellen and her brother, William. She is survived by her husband, Frank; her daughters, Deanna Hearn and her husband Adam of Dover Plains, NY, and Theresa Busa and her husband John of Dover Plains, NY; her beloved grandchildren, Andrew LaCasse, Alexander LaCasse, Johnny Busa, Marshall Busa and Asher Hearn who affectionately called her "Deema"; her brother Brian Ehlers and his wife Lucille of Indian Trail, NC; her sister and best friend Cheryl Caravello and her husband Angelo of Athens, TN; along with many cherished nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will held on Saturday, April, 18, 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A funeral service will take place at 12 pm on Saturday at the funeral home. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Dee’s honor, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY.
Her last days were spent with family and friends. Dee will be deeply missed, but her legacy of love, strength, and compassion will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

04/03/2026

Obituary Information for Lifelong Area Resident and Town of North East Highway Superintendent Robert Donald "Bob" Stevens.

Millerton – Robert Donald “Bob” Stevens, 63, a lifelong area resident died unexpectedly on Monday evening, March 30, 2026 at his home in Millerton, NY. Bob had a 40-year career with the Town of North East Highway Department where he currently served as the Town of North East Highway Superintendent for nearly two decades. One of Bob’s proudest accomplishments was seeing the completion of the new Town of North East Highway Department Facility on Route 22 in Millerton.

Born December 20, 1962 in Sharon, CT, he was the son of the late Kenneth W. and Roberta K. (Briggs) Stevens. Bob was a 1981 graduate of Webutuck High School in Amenia, NY, he also attended BOCES Technical School in Salt Point, NY, while enrolled at Webutuck. Bob served his community for many years as an active member of the Millerton Fire Company and was a longtime member of the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, Inc., where he always enjoyed attending highway training school in Lake Placid, NY. Bob really enjoyed traversing the local roadways in Millerton in his iconic orange pick-up truck, and could often be seen at all hours of the day and night making sure that the main roads and side roads were in the best possible condition for his friends and neighbors. Bob loved the Town of North East and he will be dearly missed by those he served throughout his decades long career. In his spare time, he enjoyed texting with his son Robert, time on the Hudson River and rebuilding engines for many friends in his younger years.

Bob is survived by his son, Robert Donald Stevens, Jr., and his partner Elizabeth Gillett of Austin, TX; his sister, Donna M. Archer of Rockledge, PA; his nephew Josh Archer and his wife Ashley Archer Monteiro of Jenkintown, PA; his aunt, Annette Shaffer; his uncle, Frederick G. Briggs and many good friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his aunt, June Briggs.

At Bob’s request there will be no calling hours. Private entombment in The Community Mausoleum will take place at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, 342 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY.

Special stories, reflections of Bob and condolence offerings can be sent to Bob’s son at Robert.Stevens.Jr@gmail.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Fire Company, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family or to plant a tree in Bob’s memory, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546.

03/18/2026

Obituary and Funeral Information for Lifelong Amenia, NY, Resident Valerie Anne Euvrard. Beloved Sister and Aunt.

Amenia – Valerie Anne Euvrard, 75, a lifelong area resident died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home in Amenia, NY, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Valerie worked at the Waldorf Restaurant in Sharon, CT, as a dishwasher for many years before embarking on a long career in the Food Service Department at the Wassaic Developmental Center in Wassaic, NY. Valerie retired from New York State in 2000.

Born July 6, 1950 in Sharon, CT, she was the daughter of the late Walter E. and Leah (Martyn) Euvrard. Valerie attended Webutuck High School in Amenia, NY, and was a longtime member of the Stone Church Grange in Dover Plains, NY. Valerie was also a longtime member of the Sharon United Methodist Church in Sharon, CT, and the North East Baptist Church in Millerton, NY. For many years Valerie enjoyed bowling it the Early Bird League at Cove Lanes in Great Barrington, MA. Valerie was an avid greeting card designer and her family members always looked forward to receiving one of her custom designed cards. She also enjoyed playing games on her tablet and spending time with her loving family. Truly a kind soul, she will be dearly missed by all.

Valerie is survived by her siblings, Wayne Euvrard and his wife Cami of McCormick, SC, Jeffrey Euvrard and his wife Patty of Derby, CT, Dara Simmons and her husband Bob of Amenia, NY, and David Euvrard and his wife Nora of Sharon, CT; her nephew, Sean Russell and his fiancé Amanda Bezio of Palenville, NY; two nieces, Kayla Renee Kuniegel and her husband Justin of Bath, PA, and Ashley Dautrich and her husband Mark of Torrington, CT; her great-niece, Parker Wright and her great-nephew, Dawkins Wright and several cousins. In addition to her parents, Valerie was predeceased by her brother, Glen A. Euvrard in 2019.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 10am to 12pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. A funeral service will take place at 12pm at the funeral home. Rev. Dr. Anna C. Camphouse will officiate. Burial will take place privately at Hillside Cemetery in Sharon, CT, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 172, Sharon, CT, 06069 or North East Baptist Church, P.O. Box 531, Millerton, NY 12546 or Wassaic Fire Company, P.O. Box 287, Wassaic, NY 12592. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Valerie’s memory, please visit

03/18/2026

Obituary and Funeral Information for Centenarian George Ernest Phillips, WWII Veteran, Restaurateur, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

Amenia – George Ernest Phillips, 100, a lifelong area resident died peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Sharon Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Sharon, CT. From 1955 to 1972, Mr. Phillips owned and operated the Edgewood Restaurant in Amenia, NY, with his wife Anne, he was also a real estate broker for many years as well.

Born September 13, 1925 in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of the late Royal and Elizabeth (Piltz) Phillips. He was a graduate of Amenia High School and attended Cornell University. Mr. Phillips served his country in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946 in the Golden Acorn Infantry Division as well as in the 3rd Army of General George S. Patton. He also assumed a variety of roles during his time in the 87th Infantry Division, including platoon messenger and platoon sergeant. On Veterans Day in 2019 he was one of 108 veterans nationally that received a pin and certificate in recognition of 75-years of continuous service to his local legion post, the Millerton American Legion Post 178. Mr. Phillips also documented his experiences in a book, “Stories of My Life”, which he presented to the Amenia Historical Society. On February 3, 1953 in Cornwall Bridge, CT, he married Frances Anna “Anne” Sprossel who passed away on May 21, 2024. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and many caregivers.

Mr. Phillips is survived by two daughters, Diane Phillips of Wakefield, RI and Debra Phillips of Pine Plains, NY; four grandchildren, David Fletcher and his wife Amber, Peter Faggella and his wife Megan, Daniel Faggella and Shannon Fierro and her husband Frank; five great grandchildren, Dominic and Leah Fletcher, Charlotte and Joseph Fierro and Hannah Faggella and several niece and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Phillips was also predeceased by three brothers, Royal Phillips, Webster Phillips and Chester Phillips.

Calling hours will be held from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday March 27, 2026 at Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. The Millerton Legion Post 178 will conduct a service at 1:00 p.m. The United States Army will render Standard Military Honors at 1:15 p.m. A funeral service will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Mr. Phillips’ honor, please visit

03/14/2026

Obituary Information for Long Time Dover Plains, New York Resident Nora Elizabeth Stoneall.

Dover Plains – Nora Elizabeth Stoneall, 79, a longtime resident of Dover Plains, New York and Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026 at her daughter’s home in Dover Plains. Nora had a thirty-three-year career with New York State, where she worked as a therapy aide at the former Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center in Wingdale, NY, and the former Hudson River Psychiatric Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, prior to her retirement on March 30, 2000.

Born in Ogdensburg, NY, on October 21, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Hilarion and Marie (Newton) Mayette. Nora graduated with the class of 1966 from Dover Jr. & Sr. High School in Dover Plains. She was predeceased in death by second husband Frederick “Rick” Stoneall. Nora enjoyed gambling and playing the slot machines at numerous casinos with her daughter Yvette. She also enjoyed vacationing in Lake George, NY, and traveling with her friends. She will be dearly missed by loving family.

Nora is survived by her daughter, Yvette Vinci and her husband Joseph of Dover Plains and her daughter Wendy Bouffard of Nashville, TN; her brother, Kenneth Mayette and his wife Sherry of Brooksville, FL, and her sister, Donna Woodin and her husband Tippy of Daytona Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Alisa Wood and her husband Michael of Dover Plains, Joseph Vinci and his wife Katie of Louisburg, NC, Anthony Vinci of Belgium and Mark Vinci and his wife Anna of Pawling, NY; five great grandchildren, Mila and Lana Wood, Joseph and Ashlynn Vinci and Vanna Vinci; four nieces, Michelle, Stacey and Deanna and Sarena; two nephews, Kenneth and David, and her very dear friends, Jo-An Stone and Judy Ball.

At Nora’s request there will be no calling hours or funeral. She respectfully requested that memorial donations be made to the following organization(s) of your choice, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, VFW Post 5444, 3422 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522 or Disabled American Veterans, DAV National Headquarters, 860 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018, Attention: Remittance Processing. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the family home or to plant a tree in Nora’s memory please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546.

03/03/2026

Obituary Information for Longtime Area Resident Deborah Ann Wilkerson.

Millerton – Deborah Ann Wilkerson, 66, a longtime area resident died Monday, March 2, 2026 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT, following a brief illness. Never one to sit still, Deborah worked as a waitress at the Millerton Diner, Taro’s, and Brothers Pizza throughout her long career. She also owned and operated the Tri-State Pub & Grill in Millerton for a number of years and had formerly worked at Rexall Drugs.

Born September 29, 1959 in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Nancy (Hamilton) Hobbs. She was a graduate of Webutuck High School in Amenia and attended and graduated from the Cosmetology Program at Dutchess County B.O.C.E.S in Salt Point, NY. Deborah was an avid reader who enjoyed car rides and spending time with her beloved family and grandchildren. For many years she played pool in local leagues and also bowled for many years. She was a longtime member of the Millerton Presbyterian Church as well. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and many friends.

Deborah is survived by her husband of thirty-one years, William Haviland of Millerton; five children, Christopher Wilkerson and his wife Heather of Copake, NY, Shannon Clark and his wife Jamie of Pine Plains, NY, Tony Clark and his girlfriend Megan Duprey of Hillsdale, NY, Will Haviland and his wife Emma of Craryville, NY and Mike Haviland of Utah; her sister, Carol Lang and her husband Paul and her brother Claude Krackenberg; twenty-one grandchildren and six great grandchildren and many friends.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 12pm to 2pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A time of sharing reflections and memories of Deborah will begin at 1:45pm. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Deborah’s memory, please visit

02/27/2026

Obituary and Funeral Information for Lifelong Area Resident Arthur Joseph "Junior" Tanner, Jr.

Millerton - Arthur Joseph “Junior” Tanner, Jr., 87, a lifelong area resident died peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT, with his family at his bedside. Mr. Tanner worked as a truck driver and warehouse manager for Arnoff Moving and Storage in Lakeville, CT, for 35 years before starting his own business, Tanners Home Services, LLC in Millerton, NY, which is still in operation today.

Born June 13, 1938 in Sharon, CT, he was the son of the late Arthur Joseph and Bertha (McCauley) Tanner, Sr. Mr. Tanner was educated in Millerton Schools. On September 24th he married Roberta Gladys Twing. Mrs. Tanner survives at home in Millerton. Mr. Tanner was an avid hunter and fisherman and he enjoyed logging and spending time at his cabin. Mr. Tanner was a life member of the Millerton Gun Club and the North American Hunt Club as well.

In addition to his wife Roberta, he is also survived by four children, Arthur Tanner III and his wife Dorothy, Sheila Stickles and her husband Thomas, Joanne Sweeney and her husband Donald all of Millerton and Rita Ezersky and her husband Pat of Lakeville; three sisters, Gloria Stickles of Pine Plains, NY, Diane Baker of Dryden, NY, and Virginia Whitbeck of Lakeville; his brother, Charles Tanner of Cambridge, NY, his daughter-in-law Molly of Norfolk, CT, twelve grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his son, James A. Tanner, Sr., on July 13, 2020; six sisters, Alice Tweed, Lena Francis, Ceil Ralph, Carol Call, Bev Stickles and Shirley Rivard and one stepbrother, Robert Mayhew.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026 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 Jan Brooks will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Gun Club, Inc., P.O. Box 720, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree is Mr. Tanner’s honor, please visit

02/27/2026

Obituary and Service Information for Lifelong Area Resident Linda M. Sands.

Copake – Linda M. Sands, 69, a lifelong area resident died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY. Linda worked as a cook in various places throughout her career, including her parents’ restaurants, The Gateway Diner and Sands Millerton Diner. Prior to her retirement she worked at Town of the Towne Deli in Millerton, NY.

Born March 28, 1956 in Sharon, CT, she was the daughter of the late Douglas L. and Hilda M. (Palmer) Sands. Linda attended school in the Webutuck School District in Amenia, NY. Linda loved to camp, fish and spend time in the outdoors. She was an avid cat lover and enjoyed taking care of her three cats. In the evenings she looked forward to regular visits from the deer that would visit her property in Copake. She will be deeply missed by all.

Linda is survived by her husband, Ronald Jones of Copake, NY; two daughters, Carrie Wessel and her husband Wesley of Ancram, NY, and Brenda Sands and her companion David of Amenia, NY, and her stepdaughter, Tina Jones McAlister and her husband Jeff of Oregon; her sister and best friend, Katherine Acklin of Millerton, NY; two brothers, Larry Sands and his wife Linda of Stephentown, NY, and Douglas Sands of Millerton; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, Linda was also predeceased by her brother, Bob Sands and his wife Frosty; a stepson, Tad Jones; a stepdaughter, Melonie Pallman and her granddaughter, Natasha Collette Marie Sublew.

Calling hours will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 1pm to 3pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A funeral service will be held at 3pm at the funeral home. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. A reception in Linda’s honor will follow at the Millerton Fire Company, Century Blvd., Millerton, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Roe Jan Food Pantry, 2684 Route 23, Hillsdale, NY 12529. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Linda’s memory, please visit

02/05/2026

Obituary Information for Lifelong Area Resident Robert H. Cookingham of Millerton, NY, formerly of Wassaic, NY, and Pine Plains, NY.

Robert Herbert "Bob" Cookingham Obituary

Millerton – Robert Herbert “Bob” Cookingham, 83, a lifelong area resident died Monday, February 2, 2026 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT. Mr. Cookingham was a retired equipment operator and supervisor with the New York State Department of Transportation based at the Wassaic Sub-Station in Wassaic, NY. He retired on April 2, 1998 after a long and respected career with the NYS DOT.

Born August 24, 1942 in Sharon, CT, he was the son of the late Herbert and Viola (Moore) Cookingham of Pine Plains, NY. He was educated locally and married Joanne R. Palmer in 1961, their marriage lasted sixty-three years. Mrs. Cookingham died on November 1, 2024. Bob loved his family and enjoyed deer hunting, bass fishing and trout fishing in his spare time. He was a proud cancer survivor since 2017 and will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.

Bob is survived by three children, Bernadette Downey and her husband Robert of Florida, Brenda Valyou of Florida and Robert Cookingham, Jr., and his wife Nancy of Millerton, NY; two brothers, Richard Cookingham and his wife Vicky of Millerton and David Cookingham and his wife Carla of Pine Plains, NY; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by a son, James Cookingham of Millerton.

The family wishes to thank Dick and Vicky Cookingham for caring for Bob and for going above and beyond to make his last days as comfortable as possible. Thank you to Patty Bathrick for visiting him every day at his home and thank you to the folks at Meals-On-Wheels for their hot meals and smiling faces.

There are no services at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Cookingham will be laid to rest at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton, NY, at a later date. 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 Bob’s honor, please visit

01/30/2026

Obituary and Celebration of Life Information for Lifelong Area Resident Raymond E. Wheeler, Jr.

Amenia – Raymond Emanuel Wheeler, Jr., 72, a lifelong area resident died Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT. Ray worked for the Town of Amenia Highway Department for twenty-three years and for the New York State Department of Transportation in Wassaic, NY, for ten years prior to his retirement in 2010. Ray also assisted in running the family business in Wassaic for over thirty years.

Born November 6, 1953 in Sharon, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Raymond E. and Helen C. (Chase) Wheeler, Sr. He was educated in Amenia, NY, schools and served his community for decades as a member of the Wassaic Fire Company and The Sharon Fire Department in Connecticut. He was an avid turkey and deer hunter throughout his life and he enjoyed socializing with his many friends and taking car rides throughout the valley regularly. Ray also enjoyed spending time with his family and watching the races at Lebanon Valley Speedway. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends.

Ray is survived by his companion of twenty years, Karen Ellis of Amenia; four sons, Raymond E. Wheeler of Spring Hill, FL, Michael R. Wheeler and his wife Justine also of Spring Hill, Thomas E. Wheeler and his wife Alicia of Wassaic and Christopher Ellis; his grandchildren, Branden Wheeler, Zachary Wheeler and his wife Katie, Kaden Wheeler, Michael Wheeler, Jr. and his wife Michele, Alyssa Wheeler, Thomas Wheeler and his girlfriend Kenzie Milton and Kaylee Wheeler and her boyfriend Nick; four great grandchildren, Mason, Layton, Michael III and Cole Wheeler; his siblings, Emily Tarbox and her husband Carl, Rachel Wheeler, Sharon McEathron and her husband Daryl and Helen Murphy and her husband William and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Ann (Ammerman) Wheeler, three sisters, Hattie Butts, Juanita Donaldson and Patricia Wilson and his grandson, Hunter Wheeler.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, May 30th 2026 at 1pm at the Wassaic Fire House, 27 Firehouse Rd., Wassaic, NY 12592. Burial will take place privately at Valley View Cemetery in Dover Plains, 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, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Ray’s memory, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com

01/27/2026

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