OBITUARIES

Aug 30, 2021

Louise Jackson departed this life on Monday, August 30, 2021, after a long illness with her loving family by her side.  Louise was the youngest of eight children born to the late Robert and Eula Mae Jackson on February 27, 1960, in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Se was educated and graduated from Poughkeepsie High School.  She worked at Occupation, Inc., in...

Aug 16, 2021

Elmer Merlyn Thurston Jr. was born on October 24, 1935 to the union of Elmer M. Thurston, Sr. and Minerva Ann Toles Thurston Hopkins.  Elmer was a lifelong member of Poughkeepsie, NY. As a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School, he Married Estelle Thurston 1959. Elmer was employed by Shatz Federal bearing, IBM, Vassar Hospital and Eden Park.  Elmer was...

Aug 14, 2021

Evelyn Louise Strother Johnson, 83, of Clinton Corners NY, passed away on August 14, 2021. Evelyn grew up in Millbrook, NY. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her devoted husband. Evelyn was born July 31, 1938, in Orange Va. in her grandmother Alberta's home to Havana Johnson Strother (pre-deceased) and Rufus A. Strother Sr...

Aug 13, 2021

Donald H. Johnson, 79, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed onto his eternal life at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  He was born on July 30, 1942, to Clara I. Nicholas and Thomas Malcom (Mack) Johnson in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Donald attended City of Poughkeepsie School District, he was a self-employed roofer and handyman.  On August 22, 1964, he married Mary Mitchell who...

Aug 12, 2021

Harold H. Elmendorf 84, of Rhinebeck, New York passed away peacefully August 12, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on October 20, 1936, he was the son of the late Harold Elmendorf and Alice Weddle Elmendorf.  He was a graduate of FDR High School, class of 1955.  After graduating he worked at the Hudson River...

Aug 9, 2021

Maxxwell Chansey Faircloth born July 6th 1992 was called home on August 9th 2021 due to a severe asthma attack.  With his passing, the hearts of all who love him will forever have a void.

Maxxwell was born and raised in the Hudson Valley and was the first born son to his mother, Cicely Prevost (Branche) and...

Aug 8, 2021

Christine Herring, 76 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Sunday August 8, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Born on July 1, 1945, in Durham, North Carolina she was the daughter of the late Oscar Herring and Louise Herring.  She was married to Leamon Lee Williams who predeceased her. She loved to sew, dance, listen to...

Aug 6, 2021

Chanel Claire Chanel "Nelly", Mouks, Moo Moo" Claire of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away August 6, 2021. Chanel was born June 6, 1992 in Brooklyn, NY to Cecelia Claire and Ivory Thomas. Chanel was a Clinical Nurse Manager at NY Presbyterian Allen Hospital. Also, current grad school student. Chanel "Nelly" had a love for her pets "Batman" Bruce Wayne her...

Jul 28, 2021

William "Bill" Fox Jr., 86 of Youngsville, NC and previously of Hyde Park, NY passed away on Wednesday July 28, 2021, at Maria Parham Franklin Hospital in North Carolina.  Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on September 9, 1934, he was the son of the late William F. Fox Sr and Emily Schmitt Fox.  Bill proudly served his Country in the...

Jul 24, 2021

Irene Nolan, 90 of Lakeland Florida, and formally of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on July 24, 2021, in Florida.  Born on November 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Hicky.  She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers, NY.  She was a paralegal for several law firms retiring and moving to...

Jul 20, 2021

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...

Jul 15, 2021

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...

Jul 14, 2021

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...

Jul 10, 2021

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...

Jul 7, 2021

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...

Jun 28, 2021

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,...

Jun 24, 2021

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...

Jun 10, 2021

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...

Jun 4, 2021

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...

Jun 3, 2021

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...