OBITUARIES

Apr 24, 2020

John (Jack) Donald Kolosky, 90 of Lagrange, NY.,  devoted husband of beloved wife Lucille(Cragan) for over 61 years, passed away on April 24, 2020 at the Pines Nursing Facility in Poughkeepsie, NY.

John was born on January 2, 1930 in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, oldest son of the late John and Joanna (Danelski) Kolosky.  Besides his wife he...

Apr 17, 2020

Charles H. Feringa, 73 of Pleasant Valley, NY passed away on April 17, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.  Born on November 25, 1946 he was the son of the late Gilbert and Charolette Feringa.  His interests were hunting and billiards. Affectionately known as Teddy, he will be remembered for his generosity and kindness to any and...

Apr 11, 2020

Aldeimian Sandford Woolcock (A.K.A. Alti or Little Reds) was born in Cave Valley, Hanover, Jamaica, W.I. on July 22 nd , 1935.  He was excellent at caring for others and farming. He migrated to the U.S. in 1974 and began a great career in construction; both trades allowed him to provide for his loving family.

On December...

Apr 9, 2020

Chester G Penfield Jr. 4/5/1937 – 4/09/2020 affectionately known as "Bubbles" passed away peacefully with a smile on his face.  He leaves behind his wife Bertha, affectionately known as "Love"; the love of his life for 63 years. He enjoyed traveling as well as going on cruises, creating memories with his family and friends.  He was baptized as one...

Apr 1, 2020

Roy F. Johnson Sr., 72, of Hyde Park and previously of Staatsburg, NY passed away on April 1, 2020 in Rhinebeck, NY. Roy was born on November 7, 1947 in Stoney Creek, VA to the late John F. Johnson Sr. and Golena Johnson. Roy attended college, was a General Contractor in Poughkeepsie, NY for 45 years retiring in 2015....

Mar 26, 2020

Mary Ann R. Darrow of Cary, N.C. passed away Thursday March 26, 2020 after a brief illness.  Mary Ann was born on July 1, 1942 in Poughkeepsie and was the ninth child of the late Angelo and Anna (Digilio) Veronesi.

On September 2, 1961 at Mt. Carmel Church in Poughkeepsie she married, Jerome (Jerry) Darrow who survives...

Mar 26, 2020

Michael Joseph Crocco, Sr., 70, of Hyde Park, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020 at home with his loving family by his side. His passing leaves a hole in the lives of those who knew and loved him. He leaves behind his wife of nearly 50 years, Enga Ross Crocco of Hyde Park, son Toby Crocco and wife...

Mar 24, 2020

Minister Marvin Lyons, 80 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on March 24, 2020 at Care One HUMC Pascack Valley after a long illness.  He was born on February 12, 1940 in Whitakers, NC to the late James Lyons and Etta Lee "Tot" Garrett. He grew up in the Bricks community until relocating to New York. He worked for a...

Mar 23, 2020

Dorothy L. McGlohone, 86, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on March 23, 2020 at The Grand at River Valley Care Center. She was born on July 10, 1933 to the late James Cherry Sr. and Henrietta Ivery Barnes Cherry. Dorothy graduated high school in Winter Garden, FL outside Orlando. She married Willie McGlohone on December 31, 1967 for 53...

Mar 13, 2020

Kathryn Denisha Tillery, 34, previously of Bronx and Brooklyn, NY passed away on March 13, 2020 in Albany Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1985 in Brooklyn to Fredie and Gloria Tillery. From 6 months to 12 years old her Aunt Kathy Tillery accepted the kindheartedness of raising her. She was educated from kindergarten to the 7 th...

Mar 12, 2020

Barbara A. Brink, 80, passed away on March 12, 2020 at home in Hyde Park, NY. She was born on November 5, 1939 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Kenneth Wallace and Margaret Wermuth. Barbara attended Poughkeepsie Schools. She married and divorced first husband; Joseph Berry and second husband; Wilbur Brink. She worked for A & E Transport, Durham...

Mar 11, 2020

Hyde Park, NY (Formerly of Wolcott, CT) – It is with great sadness that the family of Marilyn (Mahon) Cullen announces her passing after a lengthy illness, on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at the age of 78. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond F. Cullen, married 55 years.

Mrs. Cullen is survived by her...

Mar 7, 2020

Mr. Paul Griffin Toles, 94, a patient at Vassar Brothers Medical Center and a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, NY, went to live in his eternal home on Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was the son of the late William Henry Toles, Sr. and Willie Ann Fuseyamore Toles. As a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School, Mr. Toles entered the US...

Mar 6, 2020

David Eric Plass, 49, of Poughkeepsie previously of Lagrangeville passed away on March 6, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  He was born December 21, 1970, Poughkeepsie, NY to George Plass and Lynn Albright.  David received his GED, graduated from BOCES in Kitchen Service. He worked at IBM and Marriott in food service. He was of the protestant faith,...

Mar 2, 2020

Violanda Volpe, known fondly as Lola, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on Monday March 2, 2020. Born on April 1, 1927, Lola was the youngest of 13 children to Francesco and Francesca Saputo in the Bronx, NY. On May 14, 1950 Lola married her beloved husband Nicholas Volpe in Newark, NY. She worked at IBM...

Feb 28, 2020

Carolina Shores, NC --  Thomas Anthony Anzelone, of Carolina Shores, NC, passed away at home on February 28, 2020. He was born in Poughkeepsie on January 5, 1930 to Thomas Anzelone and Mary Pretak Anzelone.  On July 26, 1953, he married Paula Walsh, also of Poughkeepsie.  They were happily married for 67 years and had three sons.  They made...

Feb 23, 2020

Colette Ade, 89, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on February 23, 2020 at the Renaissance Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born on August 4, 1930 in Haiti to the late Herbert Paultre and Clemence Georges. She was a nursery school teacher for many years while she resided in Haiti, she had a second career when she came to...

Feb 16, 2020

Sharon Celeste Hancock, 67, of Manchester New Hampshire passed away on February 16, 2020. She was born on October 20, 1952 in Poughkeepsie, New York to the late Melvin and Margaret Hancock. Sharon graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and obtained her Accounting Associate Degree at Newbury College.

Sharon worked for Wrenn Construction in Nashua, New Hampshire and...

Jan 20, 2020

Martha Leola McClinton (Turner), 86 of Poughkeepsie, NY departed this life on January 20, 2020 at the Pines at Poughkeepsie with her loving sisters by her side. Born in Poughkeepsie on October 7, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George and Lillian Turner Sr.  She was taught Christian Values at an early age and...

Jan 12, 2020

Maxine Ritter, 78, of Poughkeepsie passed away on January 12, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was born on May 4, 1941 in Carthage, N.C. to the late Bishop George Washington McClinton and Delma Walker McClinton. Maxine was a devoted mother, seamstress, enjoyed music, singing, cooking and crafting dolls. She was an usher and a very active member...