OBITUARIES

May 3, 2021

Michael Carl Selin passed away at his home on Monday May 3rd, 2021 at the age of 70.He lived in the house that he grew up in, in Poughkeepsie, NY with his wife and soul mate of almost 50 years, Jane Selin (Galas) and his cats and dogs. Michael was born February 10, 1951 at Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie....

Apr 25, 2021

Nadine Marie Joyce, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at home at the age of 61. God sent his angels from Heaven to bring Nadine back home without a whisper said.  Nadine was one of 10 siblings and was born on November 2, 1959 to the union of

Herbert and Marie Allen Joyce...

Apr 23, 2021

Phillip Alexander Payne Jr. entered eternal rest Friday, April23, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was 64 years old. Phillip was born October 31, 1956. He was

the son of the late Phillip Payne Sr. and Maria Esther Payne. Phillip received his education in the Poughkeepsie City School District. He later attended Oswego University....

Apr 19, 2021

Mary Lynn McNeil,73, of Hyde Park, NY passed away on April 19, 2021 at home. She was born on October 10, 1947 in Altamont, NY to the late Delbert McNeil and Mary Czys. Mary graduated Roosevelt High School in 1966. On December 1, 1967 at IBM, she worked in professional business controls before retiring on September 30, 2014. Mary...

Apr 18, 2021

Christina Morgan,94, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on April 18, 2021 at Fishkill Health Center. She was born on August 10, 1926 in Salisbury CT. to the late Wilson Johnson and Isabelle Treadway. She married William Morgan on December 23, 1945 in Amenia, NY. He predeceased her on July 6, 2011. She worked in Rye Brook, NY as a...

Apr 15, 2021

Helen M. Hill, 82 a lifelong Poughkeepsie resident, departed this life on             April 15,2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  She was born in Sharon, CT on January 6, 1939 to the late Faybelle Cornelius Elem and Harold T. Elem, Sr.  Helen worked at Western Publishing Company for 19 years until its closing.  She then was employed at Hudson River...

Mar 30, 2021

George Gordon Liddy, husband of the late Frances Purcell Liddy, entered eternal life on March 30, 2021.  He was predeceased by Frances, his father Sylvester J. Liddy, R.V.O., K.N.O., his mother Maria  Abbaticchio Liddy of West Caldwell, NJ. He is survived his sister Margaret McDermott of Short Hills, NJ, his five children Alexandra Liddy Bourne of Alexandria, VA, Grace...

Mar 22, 2021

Ruth J. Mesuda 85, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Monday March 22, 2021 in Saugerties, NY.  Born on January 24, 1936 in Poughkeepsie, NY she was the daughter of the late Hans Redl and Laura Quick Redl.  She was a graduate of Arlington High School.  Ruth was a Real Estate Broker with Plum Realty in Hyde Park, NY. ...

Mar 21, 2021

Hedwig (Hedy) Mader Parslow of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away    peacefully on the first day of spring, March 21, 2021.Hedwig was born May 12, 1928, the daughter of Lorenz and Elsa Mader, in Guenzburg, Germany. She attended business school in Ulm, Germany, before coming to America in June 1951. Hedy was proud to be an American citizen. Throughout her life...

Mar 8, 2021

Gerald Foster, 74, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, passed away on March 8, 2021 at Vassar Brother's Medical Center.

Visitation will be at 11:00AM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Darrow Funeral Home in Poughkeepsie N.Y.  Funeral services will be held at 12:00PM on the same date and location with Bishop Harris Howell of Apostolic Worship Center...

Mar 4, 2021

Sandra D. Brazzell Atkins, 73 a long time resident of Poughkeepsie, New York answered the call of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 4, 2021.  She was born on September 20, 1947 to Evelyn Porter and the Late John C. Bailey.

Sandra graduated from Poughkeepsie High School (Class of 1965) and attended Dutchess Community College majoring...

Feb 25, 2021

Margaret Keith,94, a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Thursday, February 25 th at Mid - Hudson Regional Hospital. Born on July 23, 1926 in Millbrook, NY she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Bessie Thomas. She married Hermon Keith who predeceased her. Margaret loved music, watching her soap operas, and playing games on her...

Feb 6, 2021

J ay Allen Bennett "Rhakeem", 60 of Decatur GA and previously of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on February 6, 2021 in Georgia.

Born on November 29, 1960 in Poughkeepsie, NY he was the son of the late Eli Lewis and Mary Ann Bennett-Webb.  He was educated in the Poughkeepsie City School District and a 1996 graduate of...

Jan 31, 2021

Patricia Ann Baumann ,78, passed away peacefully at home on 1/31/21 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on May 13, 1942 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Charles Duncan Sr.  and Fannie Johnson. Patricia was a lifelong resident and attended Poughkeepsie Schools and was married to the late Donald Baumann and predeceased by her sister Suzanne DeMattio. Patricia...

Jan 19, 2021

Willie Mae Edwards, 70 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on January 19, 2021 at the Grand at River Valley in Poughkeepsie.  Born on January 17, 1951 in Cold Spring, NY she was the daughter of the late Wille C. Wright and Lela Mae Blassingame.  On August 15, 1993 in Highland, NY she married Bruce Leon Edwards who survives at...

Jan 16, 2021

Dustin Higgs, a devoted son, father, uncle, brother, cousin, and friend to many was taken from us on Saturday January 16, 2021.  Dustin was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on March 10, 1972 to Marilyn Bennett and Alphonso Higgs, both of whom predeceased him.  Dustin attended City of Poughkeepsie Elementary School and Hyde Park Middle and High Schools. Dustin played...

Jan 6, 2021

Margaret Elaine Mizell, a long-time resident of Poughkeepsie peacefully entered heaven's gate Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Margaret was born September 7, 1933 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Bessie M. Riley and the late William M. Riley Sr.

Margaret graduated from Poughkeepsie...

Jan 3, 2021

Margaret Neal was born on November 2, 1959 in Poughkeepsie, NY.  She is known to her family and friends as "Monty", a nickname given to her by her older brother David.  Margaret graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and then went on to Krissler Business School.  Margaret moved to NYC to pursue a career in fashion design.  Margaret was blessed...

Jan 1, 2021

Johnnie Nathaniel Pope entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY.  He was born September 9. 1934 in Edgecombe County NC to the late Louise Pope and Rufus Coffield. Johnnie attended Edgecombe County School District in NC. Johnnie was employed at Sylcox Nursing Home, Newburgh NY for 20 years until...

Dec 26, 2020

Joyce Ann Sharp, 73, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on December 26, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was born June 27, 1947 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Vincent Sharp and Martha Odell. She was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School and attended Marist College. Joyce was employed at HRPC for 24 years before retiring on December...