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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

***PARKING UPDATE. STREET PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE TO GUESTS ATTENDING VISITING HOURS FOR DONALD WEAVER III. PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON PARK AVENUE, PARK STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE, AS WELL AS CENTURY BLVD. & MAIN STREET. PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION IN THESE AREAS. PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS.*** THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING THERE FOR THE WEAVER FAMILY IN THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.

01/24/2026

Obituary and Funeral Information for Lifelong Area Resident Donald H. E. Weaver III. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother.

Millerton – Donald Harry Earl Weaver III, 59, a lifelong area resident died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Weaver worked for seventeen years at Flood’s Sanitation Service in Millerton, NY, as a truck driver and for eighteen years at Taylor Oil, Inc. in Dover Plains, NY, as a plumber and service technician prior to his retirement.

Born January 2, 1967 in Sharon, CT, he was the son of the late Donald H.E. Weaver, Sr. and Alice (Funk) Weaver. He attended Webutuck High School in Amenia, NY. On August 22, 1988 in Millerton, NY, he married the love of his life Diann Lynn Duprey. Mrs. Weaver survives at home in Millerton. Mr. Weaver was a fantastic guitar player and played with the Fender Benders Band locally for many years, he also collected guitars. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed collecting and tinkering with classic cars, trucks and tractors. Mr. Weaver served his community for several decades as a member of Ancram Volunteer Fire Company in Ancram, NY, where he was awarded Life Membership status for his many years of dedicated service.

In addition to his wife Diann, Mr. Weaver is survived by three sons, Justin Weaver and his companion Monica Hiserodt of Ancram, James Weaver and his fiancé Taylor Hall of Pine Plains, NY, and Joshua Weaver and his wife Emily of Copake, NY; four grandchildren, Jacob, Waylon, Weston and Lianey Weaver; his sister, Donna Smalls of Millerton; his mother-in-law Elinor Duprey of Millerton and several nieces and nephews and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his infant brother, Donald H.E. Weaver II and his father-in-law, Robert C. Duprey.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 2pm to 4pm at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. A funeral service will take place at 3:30pm during visitation. The Ancram Fire Company will conduct a fire department service at 3:45pm follow by a closing prayer offered by Pastor Jan Brooks. Burial will take place privately at Amenia Island Cemetery in Amenia, NY, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ancram Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 8, Ancram, NY 12502 or the Millerton Fire Company, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Donald’s memory, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546.

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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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