Delores E. Nicholas, 65, of Poughkeepsie, entered into eternal rest on January 21, 2015 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center. She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Edward C. Nicholas Sr. and Marguerite F. Benson. Delores graduated from Poughkeepsie High School, worked at the Washington Post in Washington, D.C. and the Culinary Institute. She is survived by her daughter; Tammy Matheson, a grandson; Evan Melvin, a brother: Edward C. Jr. Nicholas (Sandra), and sisters; Cheryle Nicholas, and Bonnie Nicholas.