OBITUARIES

Apr 4, 2022

Willard C. Place, 67 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away April 4, 2022, at home with his loving family by his side.  He was born on March 20, 1955, in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late George H. Place and Della Palmatier.   He received his associate degree in arts, enjoyed Harley's, family, fishing, and hunting. Together 22 years and on March...

Mar 19, 2022

On Saturday, March 19, 2022, Catherine Dolores Faust passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home.  Catherine was born on July 23, 1922, in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Richard and Margaret (Gibson) Whalen.

Catherine was a 1939 graduate of Arlington High School, where she was voted most beautiful. That was true-- both inside and out. ...

Mar 4, 2022

Stephanie Nicole Van Houten, 38, of Highland, NY, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 4, 2022. Born on March 9, 1983, in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of Bruce H. Bower and Patricia Volpe Bower.  She obtained a bachelor's degree at Binghamton University and a master's degree from SUNY New Paltz. On December...

Feb 25, 2022

James C. Moseley entered into eternal rest on February 25, 2022, surrounded by his family.

James C. Moseley was born in Brunswick County, Virginia on April 9,1931 to John H. And Fannie C. Moseley. He attended Brunswick County Public School and at an early age he was baptized and joined Hickory Run Baptist Church in Rawlings, Virginia....

Feb 25, 2022

Richard "Rich" L. Wagner, 61, lost his battle to adrenal cancer on Friday, February 25, 2022. He was surrounded by his children at the time of his passing.  Rich was born on December 26, 1960 to Joyce and Albert Wagner in Freeport, NY.

Rich enjoyed a good cigar, antique shopping, and spending time with his family and...

Feb 24, 2022

Janet A. Marrero, 34, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on February 24, 2022, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was born on August 28, 1987, in Puerto Rico to Jose A. Marrero and Wanda J. Narvaez. She attended school till the ninth grade, was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed music.

Survivors include her mother; Wanda Narvaez,...

Feb 12, 2022

Jacqueline Michelle Reilly went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 12, 2022. On September 5, 1964, Jacqueline was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, to Selma and Peter Reilly. She was predeceased by her grandparents Josephine and Conrad Reilly, her parents Selma Callender and Peter Reilly, and her dearest friend Diana Jones.

Jacqueline was a...

Feb 11, 2022

Was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee on September 16th 1925 to the late Hollis 'Bill' and Mattie Sue Dyer. She was the youngest of four girls, born to this union and upon their mother's death they were raised by their late grandparents Sam and Lillie Benton. Linda was preceded in death by 3 sister Ater'Mae Curtis, Sarah McDonald, Martha Boyd...

Feb 11, 2022

Donald Cookingham, 66 entered into eternal peace on February 11, 2022, in Hyde Park, NY. " Don, Donny, Mr. C." was a beloved Son, Father, Brother, Uncle, Mentor and Friend.

Born on April 13th, 1955, to Carolyn B. Cookingham Donald C. Cookingham. He was a lifelong resident of Staatsburg, NY.  Donald retired as Service Manager for Fire...

Feb 9, 2022

Gerald Alexander Grey of Poughkeepsie entered eternal paradise on February 9th, 2022, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, New York. Gerald was born to the late Philip and Ethel Grey on April 15th, 1937, in the Hopewell Parish of Hanover Jamaica, WestIndies. Gerald met the love of his life, Clementine Maggette of North Carolina, in the city of Poughkeepsie....

Feb 8, 2022

Mother Helen Ruth Caine, 86, a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, NY went into eternal rest Tuesday, February 8th, 2022, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY. Born December 22, 1935, in Gardiner, NY. She was the daughter of the late Louis Bevier and Daisy Mae Storts. She was a loving and dedicated mother and committed to her faith in...

Feb 7, 2022

Grace M. Plass a resident of Staatsburg N.Y. entered into rest on February 7, 2022, at Renaissance nursing home in Staatsburg.

She was the daughter of late Grace Shaffer and Charles Shaffer Sr. She was born April 23, 1941, in Poughkeepsie. On September 20, 1959, in St. Paul's Episcopal church in Poughkeepsie she married John J Plass...

Feb 5, 2022

Richard Grisby, 81 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on February 5, 2022, at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at River Valley.  He was born on February 22, 1940, in Orlando Florida.  He graduated High School in Florida and Dutchess Community College here in Poughkeepsie.  He was employed at King Richards Hair Salon in Poughkeepsie, NY for 51 years.

Feb 5, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we tell you of the peaceful passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Irene Louise Brown of Hyde Park, New York on Saturday, February, 5, 2022. Mom was at her home and surrounded by her family.

Mom was born on January 19, 1928 to Catherine Kniffen Castle VanNosdall and William...

Feb 4, 2022

Joseph L. Walsh was born at home in Poughkeepsie, NY On Oct 11th, 1931. He died February 4th 2022, Pine Plains, NY.

He graduated high school in 1951 and served in the Air force 1952 to 1956. Went to bootcamp at Sampson Air Force base, trained and worked at Nellis AFB as an Electrical Power Production Repairman....

Jan 30, 2022

Henry L. Williams was born in Aiken, South Carolina on August 21, 1945 to Eleanor Williams and the late Wyman Williams Sr. He attended school in Aiken County South Carolina. Henry was employed at Suffolk State School for Children & Adults with disabilities for 10 years. He worked in the Food Service Department . He also worked at I.W....

Jan 24, 2022

Edward Leslie Williams passed away on January 24, 2022.  He was 92 years old.  Mister Ed, as he was affectionately called by his co-workers at the NYS Department of Transportation Region 8 Poughkeepsie, was born on August 23, 1929.  His parents were Edward Williams and Helen Demsky.  Ed was a lifelong resident of the City of Poughkeepsie.  He graduated...

Jan 23, 2022

Mark deMartine, 68 of Salt Point, NY passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022.  Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on June 10, 1953, he was the son of the late Elliot Ross and Jeanne Freer.  Mark received his bachelor's degree in Music from Ithaca NY.  He was a Private Music Teacher for years.  He was than employed by the Millbrook...

Jan 2, 2022

Dorothy M. Butler, 84, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on January 2, 2022. She was born April 8, 1937, in Claxton, GA to the late Moses Johnson and Gussie Mae Braggs. Dorothy graduated school from Evans County Claxton, GA. She married Albert Butler Sr in Poughkeepsie, NY on February 7, 1975. In 1999 she retired from employment at Vassar...

Jan 2, 2022

Dorothy Marie Hart passed away into eternal heavenly rest on January 1, 2022.  With dear loved family members by her side. Dorothy was born on October 2, 1927, to Helen and Patrick Mahoney of Poughkeepsie, New York.  Dorothy is survived by brothers Robert Mahoney and Donald Mahoney and

sister Patricia Rider.  She was predeceased by her brother...