OBITUARIES

Aug 26, 2019

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 2 Timothy 4: 6-7 KJV

Bertha was born in Brunswick County Virginia on October 27, 1934, to Jessie Lloyd and Virginia Wise. She was...

Aug 24, 2019

Deloris C. Felder, 74, was born in Montgomery, Alabama on January 13, 1945.   She is predeceased by her parents, John Felder Jr.  and Rosie Lee McDaniels-Felder. As a young child she was baptized in Lutheran Faith in Montgomery, Alabama. The family moved to Harlem New York in 1952. In 1953, the family moved to Brooklyn, New York. Deloris was...

Aug 23, 2019

Gertrude M. Moultry, 85, entered into eternal rest after a long illness on August 23, 2019 at home, with her family by her side. She was born November 16, 1933 in Sharon, CT to Frank and Effie (Clore) Strother of Virginia.

Gertrude was a loving and caring woman who worked for Wassaic State School as an aide...

Aug 20, 2019

Ronald E. Sommemville, 77, Poughkeepsie, passed away August 20, 2019 at ArchCare at Ferncliff Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center with his loving family by his side.  He was born September 6, 1941 to the late Edward Sommerville and Evelyn Fisher. Ronald was a bus driver/custodian for the Arlington Central School District for 42 years. He was the proud owner...

Aug 6, 2019

Charles E. McGill "Chucky", 68, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at home August 6, 2019 with his family by his side. He gave a long, hard battle with cancer. He was born October 17, 1950 to the late Olive and Harold McGill Sr.

His love for horses brought him to OTB every morning.

Chucky is...

Aug 2, 2019

Geraldine "Gerry" VanLeuven Roth 84, of Hyde Park, NY passed away on August 2, 2019 at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Gerry was born on April 9, 1935 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Harold VanLeuven Sr. and Irene Beesmer.

She is survived by her children Irene (Eric) Bidmead, Pa., Mike Lamoree, Poughkeepsie, James (Meaghan Oberle)Lamoree,...

Jul 30, 2019

Terrike E. Coleman Sr. passed away on July 30, 2019. Terrike was born November 24, 1968 to John Coleman and Sandra Fraizer Coleman. Terrike was employed as a chef at Ruby Tuesdays for 16 years. His love for motorcycles and his passion for riding evolved into an extended family of brothers and sisters in a club known as "Swarm...

Jul 11, 2019

Norma Jean Reynolds, of Poughkeepsie, NY died Thursday July 11, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was born August 5, 1956 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late John and Marie Reynolds.

In her earlier years, Norma worked for Wassaic Developmental Center, then for the Hudson River State Hospital. Her time with the First Student Bus Company is...

Jul 4, 2019

Frank L. Brinckerhoff passed away on one of his favorite holidays July 4 th , 2019 while working in his garden after a well lived 91 years.  He was born June 18, 1928 in Poughkeepsie to the late Frank and Alza (Hall).   He was raised on the family farm by his grandparents Clarence & Estella Brinckerhoff.

Frank...

Jul 3, 2019

Gordon F. Doyle, 87, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on July 3, 2019. He was born on September 13, 1931 to the late John W. Doyle and Laura A. Seaman in Poughkeepsie, NY. Gordon was a graduate of St. Mary's, Poughkeepsie High School and Mt. St. Michaels Academy in Bronx, NY. On July 29, 1973 he married Doris Jones...

Jun 24, 2019

John H. Darrow, 87, passed away at home on June 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 5, 1931 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Joseph J. Darrow Sr. and Pauline Mahoney. After graduating from Poughkeepsie High School in 1949 he followed his father in the funeral business, earning his title of Funeral Director at...

Jun 18, 2019

Michael R. Hayden, 57, passed away unexpectedly in a traffic accident in Highland, NY on June 18, 2019.  He was born in Washington, DC on November 26, 1961 to the late Alonzo R. Hayden and Alma L. Hayden. Michael lived in Poughkeepsie, NY and the Hudson Valley area. His most recent employer was SKIP of NY – Sick Kids...

Jun 11, 2019

Yvonne Diane Majette left this life suddenly on June 11, 2019, at the age of 53. Diane as she was called by family and friends was born on April 26, 1966, to the late James McKinley Majette and Janice Parker Majette in Sharon, CT. Diane spent her childhood in Wingdale, NY.

Diane attended Poughkeepsie High School, Class...

Jun 7, 2019

Frank Walsh, 80, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away June 7, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.   He was born on August 17, 1938 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Robert Walsh and Dorothy Zeleznik. Frank served in the US Army starting 1957, receiving an honorable discharge in 1960. On June 1, 1963 he married Elizabeth Simmons in Poughkeepsie, NY....

May 24, 2019

Mary F. Walker passed away peacefully on May 24, 2019 at her home. She was born November 29, 1929 in Clinton, North Carolina and moved to Poughkeepsie, NY as a young woman where she met and married the late Lawrence Walker. She worked at Hudson River State Hospital for many years and retired in 1985. She was a devout...

May 17, 2019

Thomas M. Hart (Tom) age 67, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on May 17, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. He was born August 18,1951 in Poughkeepsie NY to Richard and Dorothy Hart. He was a graduate of F.D. Roosevelt High School, class of 1969, where he played both baseball and football. Thomas was...

May 14, 2019

Cortland G. Saunders Sr. was called home to be with our Lord on May 14, 2019.  He was 77.  Cortland was born on May 14, 1942 to the late Robert Douglas and Geraldine Moore Saunders McKinnie.  He was a longtime employee of the De Laval Separator Company and Westchester Modular Homes, from which he retired.

Mr. Saunders...

May 13, 2019

On May 13, 2019, after a long illness, Edward Albert Valverde passed peacefully from this world surrounded by family and friends. Ed was born in Queens, NY, to Albert Valverde, and Mary Valverde (nee Joyce).

He grew up in Monmouth County, New Jersey, but spent most of his life in the Mid-Hudson Valley, which he loved.  Ed...

Apr 28, 2019

Climound Lemound Mack "Cowboy", 85, passed away on April 28, 2019. He was born in Florida to the late Ira Mack and Mamie Herrington.  He worked for the NYS Local Retirement System for many years. Lemound loved music, working and was known for his classy sense of fashion.

Lemound is survived by his daughter Clementine Mack Keaton;...

Apr 5, 2019

Mozell Marie West, 88, departed this life and gained her wings on April 5, 2019 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family.

She was born on September 3, 1930 to the late John Colden and Emma Jean Hancock-Colden in the City of Poughkeepsie. She married the late Aaron West Sr in 1950. Mozell later in...