OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 14, 2019

Debra L. Brown, 56, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on December 14, 2019. She was born to the late Lloyd Henry Brown and Dora MacLarion. She worked as a PCA, caring for the elderly.

Her survivors include her children; Lloyd Hope and his wife Jessica, Robin Katsaitis and her husband Angelos, Amanda Brown and Andrew Lehan, grandchildren;...

Dec 12, 2019

Theresa Williams was born July 15, 1930 in Troy, Alabama. She was the daughter of Dewey and Lillie Bell Andrews. Her maternal grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Emma Peacock. Her paternal grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Andrews. She married Roger E. Williams Sr. at Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, Florida in 1952. She has been a...

Dec 10, 2019

Annie Ruth Cheatham, 81, transitioned into eternal rest on December 10, 2019. She was born in Banks, Alabama on April, 23, 1938. She received her primary and secondary education in the Pike County school district.

At the age of 21 Annie Ruth relocated to Poughkeepsie, New York. Annie Ruth was employed at the Hudson River Psychiatric Center...

Dec 5, 2019

Ruby Mae Williams, 77, passed away at home on December 5, 2019. She was born March 8, 1942 in Fort Gaines, GA to the late Raliegh and Anna Lee Williams.

After graduating High School she worked as the Housekeeping manager of Holiday Inn Express for 25 years.  On June 16, 1962 she married James Thomas Williams, who...

Nov 16, 2019

Anne Catherine (Darrow) McAllister, 91, of Poughkeepsie, passed away on Saturday November 16 th 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Born September 20, 1928, Anne was the daughter of William P. Darrow and Mary C. Moran Darrow, of Poughkeepsie.

Anne married to Frederick R. McAllister, at St Mary's church in Poughkeepsie on November 21, 1953. He...

Nov 16, 2019

Jennie Sibbitts Wells, 98, passed away November 16, 2019. She was born July 18, 1921 in Russell, NY. She was a Poughkeepsie resident for over 60 years. She graduated from SUNY Potsdam and taught in St. Lawrence Co., Smithstown, Long Island and Poughkeepsie. She ended her career in the Pre-K program at Morse School. She was also a communicant...

Nov 8, 2019

Robert Charles Ludwig (Bob) age 63, passed away at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie NY on

November 8 th , 2019 at 8:03am. He passed away peacefully and pain free with his friends and family at his side holding his hand and singing his favorite rock songs to him. Music was a big part of his life...

Nov 4, 2019

Lorraine A. Taylor, 71 of Hyde Park, NY passed away Monday November 4, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY with her loving family by her side.  Born on January 25, 1948 in Poughkeepsie, NY she was the daughter of the late Randell Perkins and Mary Smith.  She was an assembler at Alpha Laval in Poughkeepsie.  She...

Nov 3, 2019

Joseph Nathan Stephens departed this life on November 3, 2019, at the age of 77. Joseph Nathan Stephens was born November 23, 1942, to the late Steven Jones and Sally Mae Stephens in Sylvester Georgia. After the passing of his mother Joseph moved to Poughkeepsie NY with his uncle and aunt the late Owen and Ella Stevens, as he...

Oct 27, 2019

Mary Patricia Wilson, 80, of Dover Plains, NY passed away on October 27, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was born September 10, 1939 in Amenia, NY to the late Raymond and Helen Wheeler. On August 26, 1977 she married Alton Wilson in Amenia, NY, he predeceased her in 2015. Mary worked for Harlem Valley and Wassaic State...

Oct 13, 2019

Robert E. Johnson "Big Dad", 90, peacefully "gave up the spirit" surrounded by his loving family on October 13, 2019. He was the third of eighteen siblings born January 20, 1929 to the late Thomas Malcolm (Mack) and Clara Isabelle Nicholas Johnson.

Robert was educated in the Poughkeepsie School District, riding trolley cars. He was baptized within...

Sep 22, 2019

Joseph A. Marallo Jr, 90, passed away at home on September 22, 2019. He was born July 21, 1929 to the late Joseph A. Marallo Sr. and Carmela Caputi. After graduating Peekskill High School he went to work for IBM as a manager, retiring in 1987. On July 21, 1950 he married Eileen Travis, who resides at home.

Sep 10, 2019

David Williams Jr., 72, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away September 20, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1947 to the late Ernest David and Leanna Rattley Williams. He spent many years as a truck driver. On February 16, 2017 he married Cynthia Kimble-Thomas, who resides at home. He was loved by many and was...

Sep 8, 2019

Mary Bertha Roe, 92, of Sierra Vista, AZ and previously from Pleasant Valley, NY passed away on September 8, 2019.  Mary was born on December 8, 1926 in Edgertown, MA to the late Steven and Dora Hosley.  She attended Arlington High School and enjoyed traveling, taking pictures, and worked for Hewlett-Packard before retiring in September 1992. She married Richard...

Sep 3, 2019

Marie Denise Rolle, 77, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on September 3, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  She was born May 29, 1942 in Saint Marc, Haiti to the late Mr. Jerome Leon Rolle and Veronique Ella Colin.  Denise enjoyed her word searches, was a seamstress and a loving caregiver.

Denise is survived by her brother...