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01/02/2026

Obituary and Funeral Information for Lifelong Amenia, NY, resident Lana A. Anguin.

Lana Audrey Anguin, 80, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT. Lana dedicated nearly twenty-five years of her life to the Town of Amenia where she was the secretary and administrative assistant to the Amenia Town Supervisor from 1988 to 2012; she also worked closely with the Town of Amenia Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals overseeing project administration for many years. Lana also worked at the Wassaic Developmental Center in the late 60’s and early 70’s in the recreation department and she worked part time for the Red Hen Sign Co. in Amenia.

Born November 16, 1945 in Sharon, CT, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Edith (Brothers) Anguin. Lana was a graduate of Webutuck High School and attended Dutchess Community College. On December 1, 1973 in Sharon, CT, she married Heyward “Woody” Cary Cohen. Mr. Cohen died on August 1, 2014. For many years Lana was a Girl Scout Leader for Troop 19 in Amenia and taught arts and crafts during summer recess. She was a devoted caregiver to her mother and father for many years and was an avid animal lover. She adored cats and dogs and was a proud supporter of the Pet & Wildlife Fund. In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling abroad, theater performances, cooking and baking and watching television, a good cup of coffee, going out to restaurants and watching movies at The Moviehouse in Millerton with her daughter. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and many friends.

Lana is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Anguin-Cohen and her companion George Kormendi of New York, NY and her sister, Donna Bavis of Rhinebeck, NY. Lana will be lovingly remembered by her niece, Jennifer Segelken and her husband Michael of Millerton, NY, her nieces Elaine Whalen and Audrey Bavis and her nephew, Peter Bavis and her great nephews, Christopher and Tyler Segelken and great nieces, Kirsten Mitchell and Emily Whalen. In addition to her parents and husband, Lana was also predeceased by her sister, Elaide Gahn of East Corinth, VT.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 from 5pm to 7pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A time of sharing memories and reflections of Lana’s life will begin at 6:30 pm at the funeral home. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Burial will take place privately on Saturday, January 10, 2025 at Evergreen Cemetery in Pine Plains, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY, 12538. To send a condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Lana’s memory, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com

12/28/2025

Obituary and Service Information for Joan Marie Wilbur, a seventy-two year resident of Sharon, CT. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.

Sharon – Joan Marie Wilbur, 83, a seventy-two year resident of Sharon, CT, died peacefully on Monday evening, December 22, 2025 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT. Mrs. Wilbur had a forty-year career as a licensed practical nurse in Sharon, she began at Sharon Hospital and subsequently worked for Dr. Brewer, Dr. Gott, Sharon Pediatrics, Dr. Rashkoff and ultimately finished her career caring for patients at Sharon Health Care Center.

Born January 2, 1942 in Colchester, VT, she was the daughter of the late Jerome and Catherine (Casey) Bushey. On September 14, 1963 in Lakeville, CT, she married the love of her life, Edward Howard Wilbur and their loving marriage spanned for over six decades. Mr. Wilbur survives at home in Sharon. Mrs. Wilbur enjoyed playing golf, bowling, dancing, horses and caring for their beloved pets. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. She will be dearly missed by all.

In addition to her husband Ed, Joan is survived by two children, Mark Wilbur of Deer Park, TX and Michele Pastre and her husband Scott of Sharon, CT; three grandchildren, Benjamin Wilbur and his wife Janie of Deer Park, TX, Colby Pastre and his wife Caroline of Washington, D.C. and Brittney Pastre and her husband Greg of Barrington, NH; three great grandchildren, Ila Rae Wilbur of Deer Park, TX and Isabella and Ivy Godfrey of Barrington, NH; her brother, Jerry Bushey of North Canaan, CT and her sister Mary Kruse and her husband Bob or Florida and two nephews, Chris Goddard of Florida and Paul Goddard of Massachusetts.

There will be no public funeral service. Inurnment in the family niche at Hillside Cemetery in Sharon, CT, will take place privately in the Spring of 2026. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the family or to plant a tree in Joan’s memory, please visit

12/22/2025

Village of Millerton – Arthur John Heck, 89, a lifelong area resident died Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Sharon Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Sharon, CT. Mr. Heck worked in the Maintenance Department and drove school bus at Webutuck Central School District in Amenia, NY, for over thirty-years, prior to his retirement on January 31, 1998.

Born September 3, 1936 in the Bronx, NY, he was the only son of the late Arthur K. and Dorothy (Deusenberry) Heck. Art graduated in 1954 with the last class at Millerton High School in Millerton. He served our country in the United States Naval Reserves from 1955 to 1962 when he received his honorable discharge as a “SR”/Seaman Recruit. On April 10, 1999 in Millerton, NY, he married Donna L. Duncan. Mrs. Heck survives at home in Millerton. In his spare time, he was an avid train enthusiast and collector. In his younger years he was a parishioner of the North East Baptist Church. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends.

In addition to his wife of nearly twenty-seven years, he is also survived by two sons, John Heck and his wife Cindy of Millerton and Wayne Heck and his wife Debbie of Hudson, NY; two step-daughters, Tammy Nadeau of Winsted, CT, and Rebecca Korot of Torrington, CT; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service and burial with standard United States Naval Honors will take place on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11am at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton, NY. Pastor William Mayhew 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, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Art’s memory, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com

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12/01/2025

Obituary and Visitation Information for Village of Millerton Resident, Patricia Kim Leslie. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister.

Village of Millerton – Patricia Kim Leslie, 71, a three-year resident of Millerton, NY, formerly of Poughquag, NY, since 1980, died peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025 surround by her loving family in Millerton. Mrs. Leslie retired from Beekman Elementary School on July 1, 2018 following an over twenty-year career as a teaching assistant.

Born April 5, 1954, in Mount Kisco, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Patricia (Dwyer) Newman. She was a graduate of Pleasantville High School and received her associate degree from Westchester Community College. On October 18, 1975 she married William F. Leslie. Bill and Pat celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 18, 2025. Bill survives at home in Millerton. Pat was an avid reader and enjoyed crafting, knitting, gardening, traveling to Rhode Island and Marta’s Vineyard on vacations and spending time with her beloved grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and many dear friends.

In addition to her husband Bill, Pat is survived by three children, Christopher Leslie and his wife Emma Sampedro of Millerton, Meghen Bathrick and her husband Andrew of Pine Plains, NY and her son, Justin Leslie of Millerton; six grandchildren, Isabela, Alex, Isaac, Brooke, Lukas and Tucker; her sister, Kip Newman of Poughquag and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 4-7pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. Funeral services and burial at Irondale Cemetery will be private. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the North East-Millerton Library, P.O. Box 786, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Pat’s memory, please visit

11/14/2025

Obituary and Service Information for Longtime Dutchess County Resident, Rosemarie Crisafi.

Fishkill – Rosemarie Crisafi, 66, a twenty-one-year resident of Fishkill, NY, formerly of Wappingers Falls, NY, died peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York following a fourteen-year battle against cancer. She was a true fighter.

Born December 12, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Rapisardi) Crisafi. Following high school, she attended SUNY New Paltz and Mount Saint Mary College where she received her master’s degree in psychology. Rosemarie worked for The Arc of Westchester, based in Hawthorne, NY, for over 30 years and retired as the Assistant Executive Director of Residential Services. In her spare time, Rosemarie penned poetry and was an avid photographer who specialized in close-up floral photography.

Rosemarie is survived by her loving sister, Grace Ahearn of Millerton, NY and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her brother-in-law, Bruce E. Ahearn of Millerton.

There are no calling hours or funeral service at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to The Arc Westchester Foundation, 265 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532. 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 Rosemarie’s memory, please visit

11/10/2025

Obituary and Funeral Information for Longtime Wassaic, NY Resident Muriel "Minnie" McEathron, Most Recently of Forest City, PA.

Forest City, PA & Wassaic, NY - Muriel “Minnie” McEathron, 85, of Forest City, PA, formerly of Wassaic, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center.
Born on August 30, 1940, in Washington, NY, Minnie was the beloved daughter of the late James Ferris and Winifred Somers. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others, first as an aide at the Wassaic Developmental Center and later as a babysitter from the late 1970’s through the mid-1990’s. Over the years, Minnie also opened her heart and home to many foster children, providing them with love, stability, and compassion.
In 2004, Minnie moved to Pennsylvania to be closer to her son, Stephen McEathron, and his family. She cherished her annual trips “out home” to visit relatives and friends, always enjoying the chance to reconnect with those she loved.
Minnie was an avid yard-saler and thrift shopper, known for her sharp eye for a good bargain and her delight in finding hidden treasures. Those who knew her will remember her for her caring nature, her fiery spirit, and her unwavering strength and independence.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by a son Stephen McEathron and wife Kathy of Vandling, PA; a sister, Lorraine Phillips of Millerton, NY; a brother, Irving "Bobby" Ferris of Millbrook, NY; foster daughter Michelle Brown of FL; step sons, Larry and David Brill; grandchildren, Jordan, Kayci and Nolan McEathron and their mom Michelle Battle; Carson, Julia, Robert, Seth; Jamie Jaquish, Charles "Chucky" Jaquish, Melanie Toohey; Aaron, Robert and Lindsey Fowler.
She is preceded in death by her husband Robert W. McEathron and her companion of 15 years Robert Houman; daughter Teri Jaquish; brothers: James "Snuffy" Ferris Jr., Leonard Ferris and Danny Ferris; sisters: Ida McEathron, Catherine "C***k" Wendover, Diane Hall and Mildred "Tosh" Birdsall.
Visitation will be held on Friday November 14, 2025 from 4 to 6 at the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City, PA.
Calling hours will take place on Saturday, November, 22, 2025 from 12pm to 2pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the funeral home. Pastor Wm. Mayhew will officiate. Burial will take place in the spring at Garrison Cemetery, Pitcairn, St. Lawrence County, 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 Minnie’s honor, please visit

10/23/2025

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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.