All Obituaries

  Marjorie was born to James & Mary Elmendorf on November 30, 1962 in Poughkeepsie, New York, and the Step-Daughter of Ralph Cline Sr. She attended Poughkeepsie Schools and was a New York State Certified Nursing Assistant. Marjorie worked in the nursing field for over 25 years in Dutchess and Ulster counties. She was last employed providing private duty care and Wingate at Ulster which she was employed by for many years. Marjorie received Several Awards of...

  Sandra Lee Coleman, 69 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday October 12, 2021.  Born to the late Dorothy and Sanford Frazier on November 1, 1951, in Rochester, New York.  Raised in Poughkeepsie, NY, she graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and Dutchess Community College.  After 40 Years of service, she retired from the former Hudson River Psychiatric Center.     She leaves behind to cherish her memories sisters; Mari Lowry...

Yvonne Hampton Received her Angel Wings on Wednesday October 06, 2021.   Yvonne Duke Hampton was born in Poughkeepsie, New York and graduated from Roosevelt High School class of 1963.During her time in High School, Yvonne was an avid basketball player and excelled in Math. She received her associate degree from Massachusetts School of Fine Art and Design where she majored in visual arts. Yvonne met and married her former husband John Arthur Hampton and gave birth to...

  Albert Calvin Hayes, 67, of Miami Gardens, Fla. passed away on September 30, 2021. He was born on August 9, 1954, in Lois, SC to the late Albert D. and Della Mae Wooten Hayes. He attended Poughkeepsie High School and always followed his dream to be a trucker. Albert went to Browns driving school, he loved being on the road. He was employed with Naps/Capskill in Pompano Beach for 41 years. On July 25, 1996 in Miami, Fla he married Betty Fitzpatrick, who survives at home.   He...

Carolyn Ann Taylor 81, of Poughkeepsie NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 19, 2021.  Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on April 6, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Miriam Allen Van Duzen.  Carolyn’s favorite thing to do was to spend time with her family.  She was an avid scrapbooker, crafter and enjoyed challenging puzzles.   Survivors include her husband, Frank Taylor, Sr. , who was the love of her...

  On September 15, 2021, Stop and Shop lost one of its biggest supporters.  Ida Hanaburgh passed away at home of natural causes at the age of 100.  Her appearance remained younger than her years, her spirit forever strong but her soul longed for those she lovingly referred to as “her people”.  None the less…she left this world as she lived…kicking and screaming!  God help you Dad….she is all yours!  Ida was born on December 13,...

  Elleen Davis, 80, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on September 14, 2021 at the Pines at Poughkeepsie. She was born May 27, 1941 to the late Robert and Virginia Burhans. She graduated from  High School and was a caregiver all her life. She marries Albert Davis who predeceased her on May 9, 2009. Elleen enjoyed gardening, her grandchildren, and having a glass of wine now and then.   Survivors include her children; Melissa Davis and Tonia Grant (Reggie), grandchildren; Tanisha...

  Louise Jackson departed this life on Monday, August 30, 2021, after a long illness with her loving family by her side.  Louise was the youngest of eight children born to the late Robert and Eula Mae Jackson on February 27, 1960, in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Se was educated and graduated from Poughkeepsie High School.  She worked at Occupation, Inc., in Middletown, NY for many years as a Residential Counselor IV where she cared for those of special needs.   Louise...

Elmer Merlyn Thurston Jr. was born on October 24, 1935 to the union of Elmer M. Thurston, Sr. and Minerva Ann Toles Thurston Hopkins.  Elmer was a lifelong member of Poughkeepsie, NY. As a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School, he Married Estelle Thurston 1959. Elmer was employed by Shatz Federal bearing, IBM, Vassar Hospital and Eden Park.  Elmer was a member of Ebenezer Baptist church and served on the Usher board. He was also a member of the Mardi Bob Bowling...

  Evelyn Louise Strother Johnson, 83, of Clinton Corners NY, passed away on August 14, 2021. Evelyn grew up in Millbrook, NY. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her devoted husband. Evelyn was born July 31, 1938, in Orange Va. in her grandmother Alberta’s home to Havana Johnson Strother (pre-deceased) and Rufus A. Strother Sr (pre-deceased). Evelyn graduated from Millbrook High School in 1957. She worked for the Dutchess County Infirmary in Millbrook, NY...