John Yurish

John L. Yurish (1935 – 2021)

CANAAN—On May 6, 2021, John Leonard Yurish “Jack,” of Canaan, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather was called home to God.

He was born October 9, 1935 in Pittston, PA, to John and Ann Yurish. He grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Brooklyn after high school. He attended Fordham University on a football scholarship where he earned his degree in sociology. While at Fordham he enrolled in ROTC and completed officers training. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1963.

He met the love of his life, Emma Bridget Brennan on her 18th birthday at John’s Ice Cream Parlor in Brooklyn. They were married in the “Lady Chapel” at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC December 15, 1956. Read more…

Mary Lou Washburn (1939 – 2021)

HUDSON—Mary Lou Washburn passed away Saturday, April 24 in her home with her husband, son and granddaughter at her side.

Born in Hudson, March 6, 1939, she was 83 years old. She was the eldest daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Abatto) Race. “Loulabelle” will be missed, especially by her husband of more than 62 years, George. Read more…

Rayma B. Weber (1928 – 2021)

RHINEBECK—Rayma Bernice Haight Hapeman Weber, 92, a lifelong Red Hook and Rhinebeck resident, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Northern Dutchess Hospital.

Born October 16, 1928 in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late DuBois and Ruth (Clina) Haight.

She married George D. Hapeman. He predeceased her December 4, 1976. Subsequently, she married Alva C. Weber, Sr., who predeceased her May 17, 1996. Read more…