OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Dutchess County and Surrounding Areas
Ruth J. Mesuda
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. ...
Hedwig Parslow
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...
Gerald Foster
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...
Sandra D Brazzell Atkins
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...
Margaret Keith
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...
Jay Bennett
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...
Patricia Ann Baumann
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...
Willie Mae Edwards
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...
Dustin Higgs
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...
Margaret Elaine Mizell
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...
Margaret Neal
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...
Johnnie Pope
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...
Joyce Ann Sharp
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...
James Holman
Dec 11, 2020
James D. Holman "Baby Pop", 56 of Poughkeepsie, NY died at home on December 11, 2020. James was born March 9, 1964 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Donald Holman Sr. and Jean Marie Whitted. James received his education in Dutchess County and was employed by several jobs, one included Roods Nursery in Poughkeepsie. He enjoyed being with his...
Joseph Michael Roberts
Dec 6, 2020
Joseph Michael Roberts, a long time resident of Deer Park Long lsland, NY departed this life on Sunday, December 6,2020 at home surrounded by his family at the age of 81 years. Mr. Roberts was born July 21, 1939 in West End, NC to the late Randolph and Louise Kit Marsh Roberts. He attended local schools in West End....
Jerry Lee Duncan
Dec 4, 2020
Jerry Lee Duncan, 80 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at the Thompson House in Rhinebeck, NY on December 4, 2020. Born on June 26, 1940 he was the son of the late Thomas and Alberta Duncan (Hall). Jerry served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1969. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He...
Edward C. Sparks
Dec 3, 2020
Edward C. Sparks, 89 of Hyde Park, NY passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, on December 3, 2020. Born on January 4, 1931 he was the son of the late Edson and Bessie Sparks (Coapman). Edward was a graduate of F.D. Roosevelt High School, an Electrician with Local 363, IBEW retiring in 1996. ...
Mary F. Mayone
Dec 3, 2020
Mary F. Mayone, 98 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 3, 2020. Born on September 5, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Percy and Catherine Parker. (Ertel). On July 16, 1939 in Kingston, NY she married John F. Mayone. He predeceased her on December 2, 2006. She is survived by her children, Michael J....
Laurence Healy
Nov 30, 2020
Laurence "Larry" Healy, 84 of New Paltz, NY passed away on Friday November 5, 2021, at The Grand at River Valley after a brief illness. Born on January 9, 1937, in Attica, NY he was the son of the late Fred and Arlene Darling Healy. Larry served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1958. He was a...
Shirley M (Churchill) Richardson
Nov 27, 2020
Shirley M. Richardson, 88, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at Mid- Hudson Regional Hospital on November 27, 2020. She was born on June 21, 1932 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Ralph A. Churchill and Mary Freer. On July 21, 1957, Shirley married Frank Richardson in Poughkeepsie, NY lasting 42 years of marriage; Frank predeceased her on March 26,...
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