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Elizabeth T. 'Betty' Szanto, 76, Poughkeepsie Resident
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Elizabeth T. "Betty" Szanto, of Poughkeepsie, died on Tuesday, Feb. 16. She was 76.
Born in Beacon, Szanto graduated from St. Mary's School and Wappingers Central School. She also graduated from the Hudson River State Hospital School of Nursing and received her master's in education at Columbia University Teachers College.
Szanto had worked at Vassar Bros. Hospital, and she was also an associate professor and nurse instructor at Dutchess Community College.
She is survived by her husband, Lajos Szanto; sons Stephen, Patrick and Christopher; grandsons Michae…
Haiganouch Magarian, 96, Fairfield Resident
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Haiganouch Magarian, of Fairfield, died on Tuesday, Feb. 16. She was 96.
Born in Turkey, Magarian and her family immigrated to Syria during the Armenian Genocide. She owned and her husband were fabric wholesalers in Beirut, Lebanon, for over 15 years. She was 65 when she moved from war-torn Beirut. After moving to Connecticut, she learned how to drive -- and continued until she was 90.
Magarian graduated from an English language program and took French classes, to stay fresh on her French. She also discovered a love of watercolor painting. She was also an avid crafter. …
Jonathan M. Lawrence, 30, Mahwah Resident
MAHWAH, N.J. -- Mahwah resident Jonathan M. Lawrence died on Tuesday, Feb. 16. He was 30.
Born and raised in Mahwah, Lawrence lived in New Zealand, Canada, Boston and Florida before moving back to Mahwah. He enjoyed traveling and visiting his parents in Florida, along with their friends in Olde Hickory.
He was an avid skier, had eclectic musical taste and enjoyed playing cards, especially poker. "Jonathan loved animals but none more than his cat Peanut and his dog Bucky," according to information provided by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home.
Lawrence is survived by loving companion…
Gladys Studwell, 85, Stamford Resident
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford resident Gladys Carr "Snookie" Studwell died on Tuesday, Feb. 16. She was 85.
Born in Stamford, Studwell graduated from Sacred Heart Academy of Stamford class of 1948. She worked at Sonitrol/Westec for 27 years.
Studwell was a member of St. Mary's Rosary Society and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. She was an avid fan of the New York Mets, UCONN basketball and Notre Dame football.
She is survived by her children, Chris Studwell of Melbourne Beach, Florida, Kathryn Studwell of San Francisco, Joan Pendleton of Clifton, Virginia, Carol Lea DiPiet…
Katie P. Smith, 96, Poughkeepsie Resident
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Katie P. "Nan" Smith, of Poughkeepsie, died on Wednesday, Feb. 17. She was 96.
Born on England, Smith came to America after marrying her husband, Edward Smith. She was employed at Big Ben and as a babysitter for many years.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church. "Family and friends were Katie’s love and joy," according to information provided by the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home.
Smith is survived by her sons, Glenn and Kevin; daughters-in-law Donna, Franni, Gloria and Angela; grandchildren Melissa, Dawn, Glenn, William, Michele, Catina,…
Joan DeGarmo, 98, Stamford Native
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Joan A. deGarmo, a longtime resident of Southport, Maine, died on Friday, Feb. 5. She was 98.
Born in Stamford, deGarmo graduated from Stamford High School. She trained as a nurse at the Greenwich Hospital School of Nursing.
She and her husband moved to Maine in 1964. They rebuilt an old inn there into a home. She enjoyed writing, antiques and decorating renovated older houses.
DeGarmo is survived by her son, Sherburne and his wife Barbara deGarmo; daughters Marjorie deGarmo, and Joan Caird and her husband Robert Caird; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a n…
James Dalglish, 56, Former Glen Rock And Ringwood Resident
GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- James Dalglish -- a Rutland, Vermont, resident who was raised in Glen Rock and lived in Ringwood for many years -- died on Sunday, Feb. 14. He was 56.
Born in the Bronx, Dalglish graduated from Glen Rock High School. He enjoyed fishing, photography, golf and videography. He was a film editor with DuArt Film, in New York City, for 15 years.
He is survived by his wife, Grace (Hirchak) Dalglish; children Russell, Christopher and Kevin Dalglish; siblings Susan Halata and her husband Eric, Kenny Dalglish, Dorothy Ring and her husband Jim, and Tricia Dalglish; and many loving …
