OBITUARIES

Jun 1, 2022

Lisa M Pratt Lawless,57, of Gardiner, NY passed away on June 1, 2022 at home with her family. On May 9, 1965 in Bronxville, NY she was born to Charles G Pratt and Joan P Pratt.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Lawless, her mother, Joan P Pratt, her children, Frank P Pratt (Erin), Erika M....

May 27, 2022

Roosevelt Williams Jr. 64 also known as "Mumpsy" of Poughkeepsie, NY transitioned from this life on May 27, 2022, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, after a long illness.  Roosevelt was born on October 21, 1957, in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Roosevelt Sr., and Effie Miller Williams.  He worked as a construction laborer for the Local 1000 Union. ...

May 27, 2022

William A Smack "Bill", 63 of Poughkeepsie NY passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2022. He was born on January 18, 1959, in Salem New Jersey. He was the son of Austin Smack and Constance Lewis. Bill was retired from Cornell Cooperative Extension where he worked as the facilities supervisor for over 20 years and from the...

May 22, 2022

Kathy Bennett, age 57 transition peacefully from Labor to Rest in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on May 22, 2022.  Kathy was born on October 26, 1964, to the late Maggie Francis Usher and the late Robert "Duck" Johnson.  She was blessed to have another father who raised her the late Junious "Buddy" Lyons.  Mrs....

Apr 28, 2022

Peter Cwik a lifelong resident of the city of Poughkeepsie passed away on April 28, 2022, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Mr Cwik was born on November 16, 1964, at St. Francis Hospital to the late Theodore J. and Patricia (Burgin) Cwik

Peter was fondly called "Petey" and "PTO" and could often be seen walking throughout his...

Apr 10, 2022

John Wesley Chapman, 58 of Poughkeepsie and previously of Baytown, Texas passed away on April 10, 2022.  Born on May 28, 1963, in Kermit, Texas he was the son of the Robert Chapman and Virginia Meyers.  He was a member of the Exempt Firemen's Association, enjoyed fishing and camping.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Kim...

Apr 10, 2022

Pamela Plass Green, 57 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on April 10, 2022, at The Grand at River Valley in Poughkeepsie.  Born on October 30, 1964, she was the daughter of William Plass and Margaret Wheeler.  On February 4, 2004, she married Thomas Green who predeceased her in November of 2021.  She enjoyed crocheting/knitting and spending time with her...

Apr 7, 2022

Allen Thomas Gibbs, 59 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on April 7, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born on April 26, 1962, in Poughkeepsie, NY he was the son of Chandler Gibbs Sr. MD., and Gloria May.  Allen received his B.S. from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Class of 1984 and pursued his M.B.A....

Apr 6, 2022

Donald Ray McKinney, 70 a lifelong resident of the City of Poughkeepsie passed away on April 6, 2022.  Donald was predeceased in death by his parents Lonnie and Estelle McKinney and four brothers Lonnie McKinney Jr., Richard, Lee, Tyrone, and Wayne McKinney all of Poughkeepsie.  Donald was employed by the City of Poughkeepsie School District.  Donald is survived by...

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...