OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Dutchess County and Surrounding Areas
Myrna L. Soto
Jan 27, 2026
Myrna L. Soto, born January 21, 1969, was called home on January 27, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Myrna L. Negron and the eldest sister of Antonio Soto, Gabriel Soto, Beatriz Soto, Lillian Soto, and Maritza Soto. Myrna's life was a blessing to all who knew her, and her love will continue to live on in the...
Catherine M. Spross
Jan 23, 2026
Catherine M. Spross, 87. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother on January 23, 2026, in Hyde Park, NY, surrounded by her loving family. Catherine was born June 20, 1938, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Catherine had a wonderful sense of humor, loved gardening, cooking, entertaining at home, and shared her many skills with students...
Philip Strother
Jan 19, 2026
Philip Johnson Strother passed away on January 19, 2026, at his home in Poughkeepsie, New York, at the age of 85. Philip’s passing came unexpectedly and with great sadness for his family. His loved ones take solace in knowing that his final days were spent in the company of friends. Born in Sharon, Connecticut, on June 6, 1941, to Havana...
Carl F. Riley
Dec 30, 2025
Carl F. Riley age 65, lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie NY. Peacefully closed his eyes for eternal rest on December 30th, 2025, at Westchester Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Carl was born on March 17th, 1960, to the late Percy Richards and the late Marion Roberts-Riley in Poughkeepsie NY.  Mr. Riley attended the City of Poughkeepsie...
Thea Marie Baker
Dec 29, 2025
Thea was born July 4, 1978, in Sharon, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Sherry B. Siebert of Poughkeepsie and the mother of Benjamin Noon and Ethan Noon of Linden, New Jersey. She also leaves behind Moose, her beloved Pit bull. Thea graduated from Beacon High School and attended Dutchess Community College. She married Joshua R. Harris October 7,...
Harry Doland
Dec 29, 2025
Harry Doland, 90, of Lagrangeville, NY passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at home. Born on July 29, 1935, he was the son of the late Arthur Doland and Mildred Shafer.  Visitation will be held on Friday January 2, 2026, from 10am to 11am at Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home Inc. 39 So. Hamilton St. Poughkeepsie, NY...
Joseph Conway Tyler
Dec 27, 2025
Joseph Conway Tyler, 59 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on December 27, 2025. Born on April 10, 1966, in Beacon NY he was the son of Rudolph Gadson and Rosalind R. Tyler. He was a graduate of Elon College in North Carolina. He served proudly in the United States Navy. Joseph enjoyed swimming, fishing and music. Besides his mother...
Grazia Maria Leda Morvillo
Dec 24, 2025
Our beloved Grazia Maria Leda Morvillo passed away at home in Highland, NY on December 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born Grazia Cannone on July 16, 1935 in Pisa, Italy and grew up in nearby Lucca along with her eight siblings. "Leda" -as she was affectionately called- was known for her bright smile and positive...
Larry Cornell Coston
Dec 14, 2025
Larry Cornell Coston, 71 of Staatsburg, NY passed away on December 14, 2025, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 25, 1954, in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Willie D. Coston Jr and Rosa Ann McCullough-Coston. Larry was a U.S. Marine, where he was a chef and was...
Angela Christine Van Kleeck
Dec 6, 2025
Angela Christine Van Kleeck, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2025, at 05:28 a.m. in Sierra Vista AZ. Â Her sudden passing came just five days after her birthday, leaving her family and all who loved her deeply heartbroken. Though her time here ended far too soon, the love, joy, and strength she shared throughout her life will...
Joan I. Delamater
Dec 2, 2025
t is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Joan Delamater, on December 2nd 2025. Joan, age 93, was a life long resident of Poughkeepsie, and most recently resided at Avalon Assisted Living where she thrived, and enjoyed friendships with both residents and staff.  Born on January 30, 1932, the daughter of Don and...
Ruby Hammock
Dec 1, 2025
Ms. Ruby C Hammock, 82 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed onto her eternal life at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital on December 1, 2025. She was born on March 9th, 1943, to the late Mr. Jessie Jackson and Beatrice Sinclair in Sylvester, Ga. Ms. Ruby attended Hillcrest School and Old Holley High School in Sylvester, Ga. For a brief period, Ruby was...
Rita Smith
Nov 30, 2025
Rita Smith was born on January 14, 1955, to Gertrude Mills Smith and James Smith Sr in Newark, NJ and she was called home on November 30, 2025, while residing at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Rita received her education in the Newark Public School system and graduated from high school in 1973. Rita worked...
Tyrone Higgs
Nov 15, 2025
Tyrone Higgs, 62 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at home on November 15, 2025. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on October 17, 1963, he was the son of the late Lewis Henry Higgs and Stella Mae Daniels Higgs. He was a graduate from Job Corp, was employed by the GAP in Fishkill, NY and was of the Baptist Faith. Tyrone...
Diana L. Smith
Nov 13, 2025
Diana L. Smith, 78 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on November 13, 2025 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. Born in Kingston, NY on April 12, 1947 she was the daughter of Louis Marshall and Mary Ulrich Marshall. Diana loved to cook good food and dancing to old school music. She loved to get her...
Charles S. Lehr, Jr.
Nov 9, 2025
Charles S. Lehr, Jr, 82 of Rhinebeck, NY passed away on November 9, 2025, at home in his favorite chair and surrounded by his cat and long-time soul mate, Cherie Justus, who survives at home. He had a short battle with cancer. Born in Rhinebeck, NY on December 29, 1942, he was the son of the late Charles S....
Dr. Richard V. Barry
Nov 3, 2025
Dr. Richard V. Barry, 89 of New Paltz, NY passed away peacefully on 11/03/2025 at the Woodland Pond at New Paltz, SNF.  Dr. Richard V. Barry occupied many roles in a long career in education: high school English teacher, multi-department supervisor, principal, district director of education. A Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude graduate of New York University where...
James W. Mallory
Sep 30, 2025
James W. Mallory was born on May 17, 1955 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Kenneth and Lucille Mallory. He left this earth on September 30, 2025. He was preceded by three brothers, Russell, Kenneth and David Mallory and three sisters Barbara Robinson, Janet Mallory and Gloria Mallory. He is survived by his sister Darlene Mallory of Hyde Park, NY. James...
David Lee Keith
Sep 16, 2025
David Lee Keith, 72 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on September 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. David was the son of Herman and Margaret Keith. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Pamela Keith Gunn and his brother Herman Keith Jr. David is survived by his son David Lee Keith...
Rhonda Ann Taylor
Sep 11, 2025
Rhonda Ann Taylor, 59 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on September 11, 2025, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. Born on April 6, 1966, in Poughkeepsie, NY she was the daughter of Lorraine Perkins (Taylor). Rhonda enjoyed bingo, uno, cash words, Mickey Mouse butterflies and doing her nails. She enjoyed making jewelry and Indian head dresses, masquerade masks,...
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