Carl E. Ashe
May 5, 2026
Carl Elvis Ashe, 69, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at ArchCare at Ferncliff Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Creswell North Carolina, Carl was a man full of life, energy, and heart. Carl worked as an environmental specialist for over 20 years at HealthAlliance Hospital and Bard College. He was known for his positive spirit, friendly personality,...
Howard "Freddie" Hill
Apr 22, 2026
Howard “Freddie” Hill Jr., 64, passed away on April 22, 2026, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center. He was born on March 23, 1962, in Poughkeepsie, NY to Howard Hill Sr, and Sarah K. McClinton. Freddie attended the Poughkeepsie City School District, was of the Christian faith and was an assembler at the Workforce in Poughkeepsie. He enjoyed...
Amber Lynne Bass
Apr 19, 2026
Amber Bass (Fimbel), 47, of Millbrook, New York, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2026. Amber was born and raised in Millbrook, where she built a life defined by warmth, compassion, and connection. She enjoyed a successful career as a talented hairdresser at C&C Salons, where she touched on the lives of many clients and colleagues over the years. Known...
Sharneter S. Longford
Apr 5, 2026
Sharneter Longford, 38, of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away at home on April 5, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on September 9, 1987, in St. Thomas, Jamaica, West Indies, to George Stewart and Ionie Palmer, Sharneter was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend known for her sharp wit and fun-loving spirit.
A high-end fashionista who enjoyed styling others'...
Ellen C. Diggs
Mar 29, 2026
Ellen Diggs, age 70, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. Ellen was born on Dec 24, 1955, in Far Rockaway, New York, to parents Norman and Edna Diggs. She graduated from Lawrence High School in Cedarhurst, New York in 1974. She moved to the Hudson Valley region in 1974 and...
Theodore R. Connors
Mar 21, 2026
Theodore R. Connors, a devoted family man and lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, New York, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on November 15, 1938, in the very city where he spent his life, Mr. Connors was a cherished figure in his community, remembered for his steadfast spirit and enduring kindness.
His journey...
Antoinette Marie Smith
Mar 15, 2026
Antoinette Marie Smith (Toni) 58 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on March 15, 2026, at home. She was born on March 9, 1968, in Hudson, NY to Willie Smith Sr. (predeceased) and Mattie D. Coleman. She attended Poughkeepsie City School District. From 2008 to 2019 she worked in the Mental Health Unit at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, 2020 to 2023 she...
Mary Ann Decker
Mar 8, 2026
Mary Ann Decker, 91, of Poughkeepsie, New York died peacefully on March 8, 2026. Mary Ann was born on August 14, 1934 to the late Henry L. Fischbach and Julia M. Fischbach (Vokali). She attended Poughkeepsie High School and graduated with honors in 1952. In 1956, she married Wallace B. Decker of Poughkeepsie, New York and settled in the town...
Richard Marone
Mar 3, 2026
Richard “Rich” James Marone, a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, New York, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Poughkeepsie on May 28, 1940, Rich grew up surrounded by family, community, and a deep love for the Hudson Valley he called home. He was the son of the late Stephen and Rita Marone and...
Jerry Herring
Mar 2, 2026
Jerry Herring, 71, of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Fishkill Rehabilitation
Center in Fishkill, NY. Born on October 7, 1954, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late
Oscar and Louise Herring.
Jerry deeply cherished spending time with his children and took great pride in his 37-year career with
Coach USA. He was also an avid...
Rose Bellamy
Feb 23, 2026
ROSE BELLAMY, lovingly known as Maria, transitioned from this life surrounded by family on February 23,2026 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Maria believed and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was Baptized at Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. She moved to Schenectady where she served under the leadership of Reverend Vincent E. Teague of New...
Dorothy A. Rettberg
Feb 17, 2026
Dorothy A. Rettberg, 98, from Salt Point, NY passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at home with her loving granddaughter by her side. Born on June 30, 1927, in Fishkill, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward VanVlack and Jennie Denny. She was a caring person who took care of everyone around her. Dorothy loved the beach,...
Kathleen M. Wilkinson
Feb 14, 2026
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kathleen M. Wilkinson, 84 who entered into eternal rest at the Eleanor Nursing Care Center, Hyde Park, NY on February 14, 2026. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on July 16, 1941, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Sutka) Wilkinson. Kathleen was employed as a home health care...
Walter Johnson
Feb 8, 2026
A brief memorial service will be held on Friday February 20, 2026 from 11am to 12 noon at Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home, Inc. 39 So Hamilton St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Margo Louise Monroe
Feb 6, 2026
Margo Louise Monroe, 74, of Kingston, NY, passed onto her eternal life at home surrounded by her beloved son Freddie Monroe and granddaughter Danashia Monroe. Margo was born March 27th, 1951, to Clara Nicholas-Johnson and Thomas Johnson of Poughkeepsie, NY. She graduated from Poughkeepsie High School. She moved to Kingston, NY purchasing her home. She married now ex-husband Frederick Monroe...
Suzanne Bieniewicz
Jan 28, 2026
Suzanne Bieniewicz, 74, passed away on January 28, 2026, in Poughkeepsie N.Y. Her passing left all who knew her deeply saddened. Suzanne was born on July 1, 1951, in New Rochelle N.Y., to the late Samuel Anderson and Marion Kirkpatrick. Suzanne grew up in New Rochelle and attended New Rochelle High School. She was an Administrative Assistant for most ...
Myrna L. Soto
Jan 27, 2026
Myrna L. Soto, born January 21, 1969, was called home on January 27, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Myrna L. Negron and the eldest sister of Antonio Soto, Gabriel Soto, Beatriz Soto, Lillian Soto, and Maritza Soto. Myrna's life was a blessing to all who knew her, and her love will continue to live on in the...
Catherine M. Spross
Jan 23, 2026
Catherine M. Spross, 87. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother on January 23, 2026, in Hyde Park, NY, surrounded by her loving family. Catherine was born June 20, 1938, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Catherine had a wonderful sense of humor, loved gardening, cooking, entertaining at home, and shared her many skills with students...
Philip Strother
Jan 19, 2026
Philip Johnson Strother passed away on January 19, 2026, at his home in Poughkeepsie, New York, at the age of 85. Philip’s passing came unexpectedly and with great sadness for his family. His loved ones take solace in knowing that his final days were spent in the company of friends. Born in Sharon, Connecticut, on June 6, 1941, to Havana...
Carl F. Riley
Dec 30, 2025
Carl F. Riley age 65, lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie NY. Peacefully closed his eyes for eternal rest on December 30th, 2025, at Westchester Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Carl was born on March 17th, 1960, to the late Percy Richards and the late Marion Roberts-Riley in Poughkeepsie NY.  Mr. Riley attended the City of Poughkeepsie...
