All Obituaries

  David Lee Meck,, 74, of Hyde Park, NY  passed peacefully at home into the next life on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s.  Dave was born on October 26, 1946 in the small town of Ephrata, PA in Lancaster County to Joseph Zerfass Meck and Sara Anne Neff, where he was the oldest of 5 children.  He attended Penn State University and graduated with a BS Degree in Mathematics.  His career with IBM spanned 43 years, and gave him the...

  Joseph Spivey, 55 of Saugerties, NY passed away on July 15, 2021, at Kingston Hospital.  Born on July 27, 1965, in Tarrytown, NY he was the son of the late Manuel Santos, Jr. and Judith Jacobson.  He was employed by Ferh Brothers in Saugerties, NY.  Survivors include his daughter Sierra Spivey and son River Spivey, sisters; Shari, Bernadette and Joann and he was predeceased by his brother Anthony.  Services are private and at the convenience of the family. ...

  Rupert George Roberts, 84 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on July 14, 2021, at the Grand at River Valley.  He was born in Kingston Jamaica on July 29, 1936.  Rupert attended St. Michaels Primary and Gaynestead High School.  His passion for printing to him to the government printing office in Kingston, Jamaica, where he worked for many years until he migrated to the USA in 1970.  He worked in several printeries in Manhattan until he established his own printery,...

Gladstone “Shine” Alexander, 78, of Poughkeepsie, NY and previously of Jamaica transitioned peacefully to eternal rest on July 10, 2021.He was born in St Ann Jamaica on August 26, 1942, to the late Alfred Alexander and Ives Whilby. He attended primary schools in Jamaica. After he left school, he worked at University Hospital of West Indies for over 35 years in Kingston, Jamaica. In December 2004 he migrated to New York and worked at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in the...

   John “Hank” Atkins, 82 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Wednesday July 7, 2021, at home.  John was born on October 30, 1938, in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Lonnie Lawrence and Leola Atkins.  “Hank” was the owner of Hanks Market on Main Street in Poughkeepsie right up until his death.  He loved playing chess and would challenge anyone who came in the store to play.  He was an avid hunter and fishermen.  He served his Country...

  Albert R. Cline Sr, 66 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Monday June 28, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  Born on November 4, 1954, in Winter Haven, Florida, he was the son of the late Ralph B. Cline Sr. and Violet Cline.  Albert was a self-employed laborer, performing landscaping and painting.  Albert enjoyed sports especially basketball and baseball, he liked to play cards and board games, horseshoes and being outdoors.     Survivors include...

  Rupert Dyer, 74 passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at his home in Poughkeepsie, New York.   Born in 1946 in Leicesterfield, Clarendon in Jamaica, he was the beloved son of the late Ernestine Smith and James Dyer.  Rupert enjoyed farming and could be found in his garden across the river during the summertime.  He loved helping others and would share produce from his garden with everyone.  Rupert is survived by daughter Leisa Dyer, three...

Christopher M. Carlon, 59 of Red Hook, NY, previous of Poughkeepsie, passed away on June 10, 2021. He was born on February 19, 1962, to James and Mary Jo DeGroat Carlon in Poughkeepsie, NY.    He was a graduate of Saint Mary's Catholic School; Poughkeepsie High School and Dutchess Community College.  He retired from the New York State Department of Transportation, Region 8, after 34years, retiring in February 2017.  Although he oversaw many impressive construction...

  Joyce L. Braxton, 87 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on June 4, 2021.  She was born on September 30, 1933, to the late Ivory B. Hannah Sr, and Lavinia Bradford.  Joyce was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School.  She was employed at Vassar Brothers Hospital, Hudson River Psychiatric Center and retired after 20 years from IBM in Poughkeepsie.  She was a member of Faith Assembly of God in Poughkeepsie.  Joyce loved word search which kept her mind sharp,...

Sherry L. Burnett, 54 a lifelong resident of Hyde Park, NY passed away on Thursday June 03, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  Born on March 26, 1967, she was the daughter of Gary Burnett Sr and Agnes Cuomo.  Sherry attended Red Hook Schools and enjoyed spending time with the grandkids.  She was a loving caring person for anyone that needed help.    Besides her parents she is survived by her children Crystal Brooks, Kayla Burnett, Amanda Berry, Ashley Piney;...