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,...
Nathaniel Vaughan
Nov 17, 2020
Nathaniel Vaughan, 90, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on November 17, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.
Nathaniel was born to Willie and Madie Vaughan on June 29 th , 1930 in Woodland, N.C.
In 1956 he met and married his wife Laura who preceded him in 2015. Nathaniel was a member of...
Michele B. Brazee
Nov 16, 2020
Michele B. Brazee, 63 of Pleasant Valley, NY passed away on November 16, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Born on June 20, 1957 in Torrington, CT., she was the daughter of the late John Durant and Doreen Wise. Michele was the Asst. Manager at the Cottonwood Motel in Millbrook, NY., for 22 years, retiring on...
Arthur Henry Moyer, Jr.
Nov 11, 2020
Arthur Henry Moyer Jr. Age 63 was called to rest, Wednesday evening November 11, 2020, Veterans Day. He passed at Mid-Hudson Regional hospital after a long battle with cancer. Born on May 5, 1957 he was the son of the late Virginia Moyer and Arthur Henry Moyer Sr. Arthur worked at J&J Log and lumber in Dover Plains, NY...
Eric C Steppe Jr
Nov 1, 2020
Eric Clifford Steppe Jr. "Skrapp", 31, of Wallkill, NY passed away on November 1, 2020. Eric was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on December 16, 1988 to Eric Steppe Sr. and Brenda L. Williams. Eric attended New Paltz School District, enjoyed playing basketball, football, video games, and spending time with his family. Eric worked as a Packer at the Catsmo...
Rosa Ann Mccollough-Coston
Oct 20, 2020
Rosa Ann McCullough-Coston, 83 of Milton, NY, previously of Staatsburg, NY for 51 years passed away on October 20, 2020 at the Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 14, 1937 in Weewahitchka, FL to the late Willie D. McCullough and Mabel Stiggins. Rosa attended Carver Jr. High School in Los Angeles, CA, Tivoli High...
Floyd "Sonny" H. Burger, Sr.
Oct 19, 2020
Floyd "Sonny" H. Burger Sr, 75 of Hyde Park, NY passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 19, 2020 at home. Born on June 5, 1945 in Poughkeepsie, NY he was the son of the late Wilber Brink and Mary Burger. Floyd worked for Reliable Sanitation in Poughkeepsie for 25 years and was a volunteer...
Dennis Harold Brown, Sr.
Oct 5, 2020
Dennis Harold Brown Sr., 78, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on October 5, 2020 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center. He was born on April 4, 1942 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Harold Brown and Elizabeth Williams. Dennis joined the US Air Force from 1961-1962 receiving his GED and was honorable discharged. He worked for the...
Eleanor Kaskoun
Oct 5, 2020
Eleanor Kaskoun, 99, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Monday October 5, 2020 at The Pines at Poughkeepsie. Born on August 21, 1921 she was the daughter of the late John Anthony Kaskoun and Margaret Bach. She attended NYC schools and for over 40 years was a Secretary at General Motors in NYC. Eleanor was a private person who...
