OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Dutchess County and Surrounding Areas

Geraldine M. Vanleuven-Roth

Geraldine M. Vanleuven-Roth

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,...

Terrike Coleman Sr.

Terrike Coleman Sr.

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...

Norma Jean Reynolds

Norma Jean Reynolds

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...

Frank Leroy Brinkerhoff

Frank Leroy Brinkerhoff

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...

Gordon F. Doyle

Gordon F. Doyle

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...

John H. Darrow

John H. Darrow

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...

Michael R. Hayden

Michael R. Hayden

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...

Yvonne Diane Majette

Yvonne Diane Majette

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...

Frank Walsh

Frank Walsh

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....

Mary F Walker

Mary F Walker

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...

Thomas M Hart

Thomas M Hart

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...

Cortland Saunders

Cortland Saunders

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...

Edward Albert Valverde

Edward Albert Valverde

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...

Climound Lemound Mack "Cowboy"

Climound Lemound Mack "Cowboy"

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;...

Mozell Marie  West

Mozell Marie West

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...

Walter Deger

Walter Deger

Mar 29, 2019

Walter Albert Karl Deger, a lifelong Hopewell Junction resident, entered into peace on March 29, 2019.

He was Born October 27, 1928 in Harrison, NJ and was the son of Frank Deger Sr and Elsa Goerhring.

On May 8, 1955 he married Patricia Ann Lowery in Pleasant Valley, NY. They were married for 55 years...

Gene Thomas Berkowitz

Gene Thomas Berkowitz

Mar 28, 2019

Gene Thomas Berkowitz, 66, of Hyde Park, NY, entered into rest on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at River Valley Rehabilitation Center in Poughkeepsie after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born on March 9, 1953 in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late Philip and Marjorie Berkowitz. Gene was a graduate of Commack North High School, and Polytechnic...

Penelope J Landis

Penelope J Landis

Mar 17, 2019

Penelope J. Landis, 68, passed away at Northern Dutchess Hospital on March 17, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born October 16, 1950 in Kingston, NY. Her parents were Dick and Dorothy Landis.

She was diagnosed with MS as a teenager and spent the rest of her life living with the disease.  Penny...

Matilda Mastrocco

Matilda Mastrocco

Mar 15, 2019

Matilda "Toni" Bocchino Mastrocco, Ninety-Nine, passed away on March 15, 2019 at Hudson Valley Rehabilitation Highland, NY. She was a longtime resident of Poughkeepsie, the daughter of the late John Bocchino Sr and Colomba Vacca. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Carmel Church; a devout catholic, secretary to Dr. Phillip Moselle (optometrist) for a number of years, a...

William F Moore Sr.

William F Moore Sr.

Mar 13, 2019

William "Bill" Francis Moore Sr. passed on March 13, 2019 at The Baptist Home in Rhinebeck.  He was 98, or as Bill would tell you 39 years old with 59 years of experience.  Born in Poughkeepsie on July 7, 1920 he was the oldest child to the late Martha and Philip Moore.

Bill met his wife of...

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