OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 31, 2019

James Wade Lyons, 55, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on December 31, 2019 at home. He was born in Poughkeepsie on September 6, 1964 to Marvin Lyons and Sarah Artis. James attended Poughkeepsie city schools and his previous employers in the Maintenance Department were Vassar Brothers and St. Francis Hospitals.

James was known for his positive outlook...

Dec 23, 2019

Andrew B. Rankin, 66 of Hyde Park, NY passed away on December 23, 2019 at Northern Dutchess Hospital, in Rhinebeck, NY.  Born on July 23, 1953 in Poughkeepsie, NY he was the son of the late William Rankin and Anne. O. Taylor.  Andrew was educated in the Poughkeepsie School System.  He worked for the Metro-North Railroad for 12 years,...

Dec 22, 2019

HYDE PARK – John J. Pasco Jr., of Hyde Park, NY, entered into eternal peace on December 22, 2019 at the age of 82. John was born January 11, 1937 to the late John and Lottie Pasco. John was a US Army Veteran. Survivors include his daughters, Dawn, Kathleen and husband Elis, Debra and husband Anthony, Sandra and husband...

Dec 16, 2019

Shirley Anderson Walden, 82, departed this life on December 16, 2019, after a brief illness. Born on March 3, 1937, in Roanoke Rapids, NC, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Green Mosley (Catherine Ada Faulcon).

Shirley was married to the late Alfred Anderson. Upon retirement, she returned to her home state and became...

Dec 16, 2019

Dawn Marie Anspach, 50 of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on Monday December 16, 2019.  Born on July 27, 1969, she was the daughter of Charles S. and Donna Marie Knapp.  She Attended Hyde Park Schools and was known for her bright smile, her love for baking and running her...