OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Dutchess County and Surrounding Areas
Martha Lee Pitcher
Nov 25, 2018
Martha Lee Pitcher, affectionally known as Ma, 95, died unexpectedly on November 25, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Martha was born December 24, 1922 to Harvey and Beatrice Hancock in Charlotte Court House, Virginia. She was married to the late Wilmore Pitcher for 57 years.
Martha was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and s he devoted her...
Mary Ann Bondzinski Mcgrath
Nov 21, 2018
Mary Ann Bondzinski McGrath died peacefully at her home in Poughkeepsie, NY on November 21, 2018. She was 85.Mary was born August 26, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Frank Bondzinski and Mary Evangeline Smythe. On November 23, 1957 in New York City, she married Sydney Leo McGrath, a fellow participant in the Catholic Charities organization. In 1967, the McGrath...
Richard J Gallagher
Nov 1, 2018
Richard Gallagher, 62, of Pleasant Valley passed away November 1, 2018. He was born September 7, 1956 to the late Charles and Arlene Gallagher. Richard was a hard worker and loved his dog and frogs.
Richard is survived by his wife Michele Gallagher; children Garry Gallagher of Pleasant Valley, NY, Richard (Courtney) Gallagher of Malone, NY
...Gloria Mae Mcclinton Lawrence
Oct 29, 2018
Gloria Mae McClinton Lawrence, 88, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on October 29, 2018. She was born April 10, 1930 in Carthage, NC to the late Bishop George Washington McClinton and Delma Walker. Â Gloria married Thomas Lawrence in Poughkeepsie, NY who predeceased her in 1991. She worked at Allstate Homecare in Poughkeepsie for over...
Floyd Baker
Oct 26, 2018
Floyd O. Baker, 92 passed away on October 26, 2018 in Pleasant Valley, NY He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on January 8, 1926 to the late Basil Baker and Jenie Hawley. He served his country from 1944 to 1945 as a B52 bomber. He owned Floyd Appliance in Pleasant Valley repairing many appliances. Funeral services are at the...
Laverne A. Ennist
Oct 23, 2018
Laverne A. Ennist, 75, a resident of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at home on October 23, 2018 in the presence of her loving son. She was born in Potecasi, N.C. on November 23, 1942 to the late D.W. and Annie Mae (Bradley) Walden.
She moved to New York in 1954. She was educated in the Poughkeepsie City...
Mary Mahoney
Oct 17, 2018
Mary Monica Mahoney, 79, a resident of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at home on October 17, 2018. She was born in the Square Ballyragget, County Kilkenny, Ireland on January 23, 1939 to the late Thomas and Annie Hyland.
Mary came to Poughkeepsie on January 5, 1954 and was sponsored by and resided with her aunt and uncle,...
Irene Algieri
Oct 2, 2018
Irene Ingaborg Algieri, 90 went to meet her Lord & Savior on Tuesday October 2, 2018 peacefully at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
Irene was born on November 8,1927 to Guida Albert Marz and Ida Pantke in Breslau, Germany; the middle child of 4. After surviving thru WWII and the Russian invasions she finally fled to West Germany-...
Pauline L Cotter
Sep 26, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Pauline L Cotter, announces her passing peacefully, after a long illness on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Pauline was born in Flokstone, England to the late Margaret and Frederick Oremeck.
As a young professional, prior to moving to the United States, Pauline worked as a Psychiatric Nurse. Upon moving...
Alice Hall
Sep 21, 2018
Alice Hall, 80, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away September 21, 2018 at home. She was born July 10, 1938 to the late Earl Nichols and Phyllis Harris Nichols. She loved traveling, spending time with her family, fashion, crocheting and knitting.
She is survived by her children; William, Jr. "Billy" (Cheryl) Fields, Robert, Victor, Pamela (Gregory) Wilson, Barbara...
Augusta P. Mercer
Aug 16, 2018
Augusta P Mercer, 78, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on August 16, 2018 with her loving daughter by her side. She was born on February 5, 1940 to the late Edward Gray and Jeancy Whitehead.
Calling hour will be Friday August 24, 2018 from 10-11am, with a funeral service beginning at 11am at Joseph J. Darrow Sr....
Jeanette C Bentley
Aug 3, 2018
Jeanette Carol Hunt-Bentley transitioned peacefully into eternity on August 3, 2018. Popularly known by her middle name, Carol was born September 15, 1947 to James Edward and Leatrice Ernestine Hunt. She grew up in the Hudson Valley area and attended public schools in Albany and Beacon, NY. Carol graduated from the Cosmetology School of Newburgh, NY with a beautician...
Jerry Latimer
Aug 3, 2018
Jerry Latimer, 70, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away Fri., Aug. 3 ,2018, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N. Y.
Jerry was born on Sept. 15, 1947 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to Lydia Mae and Milton Latimer. He was one of thirteen children, with six sisters and six brothers. He drove trucks for the laundry service ...
Ja’Nyah Mariah Flowers
Jul 16, 2018
Ja'Nyah Mariah Flowers Born was April 11, 2018 in Poughkeepsie, NY. She went home to the Lord on July 16, 2018
Ja'Nyah leaves to cherish her memory; her mother Kiesha Flowers of Poughkeepsie, NY; father Darnel Porch of Manhattan, NY; Nana Alicia Flowers of Poughkeepsie, NY; grandparents Patrice Porch and Paul Philpot of Manhattan, NY; siblings Jaedon...
Charles Mahoney
Jul 15, 2018
Charles Patrick Mahony of Stanfordville, NY and Indian Lake, NY passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the age of 77. He was born to the late Joseph and Mary Mahony and was raised in Baldwin, NY. In 1967, he married Carol Ann Hiney, who predeceased him. Charlie retired as Associate Executive Director from Anderson School. He was beloved...
Flora M. Wilson
Jul 10, 2018
FLORA M (STEEN) WILSON PASSED AWAY 7/10/18 AT VASSAR BROTHERS HOSPITAL WITH HER FAMILY BY HER SIDE. FLORA WAS BORN 6/9/1929 IN POUGHKEEPSIE NY. DAUGHTER OF HAROLD STEEN AND HELEN YOUNG.FLORA WAS A GRADUATE OF POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1947 AND MARRIED DANIEL S. WILSON ON 6/14/47.FLORA AND DANIEL ENJOYED CAMPING, DINING OUT, PLAYING CARDS, BINGO, NASCAR, WRESTLING,...
Anna Margaret Walsh
Jul 9, 2018
Anna Margaret Walsh ("Ann"), 92 passed away on July 9, 2018 at the Lutheran Care Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was born on August 6, 1925 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Paul Vincent Walsh and Mary Dwyer. She attended Nativity Elementary School and graduated from Poughkeepsie High School. Ann worked as a secretary for 37 years with IBM...
Pamela J Krajewski
Jul 3, 2018
Pamela J. Krajewski, 67, passed away at home Tuesday, June 3, 2018 after a four year battle with cancer.
She was born January 21, 1951 in Pougkeepsie, to the late William and Elizabeth Liefer. She attended City of Poughkeepsie schools. On June 28, 1975 she married the late Frederick Krajewski at St. Joseph Church in Kingston. Pam...
Catherine F Mccoy
Jul 1, 2018
Catherine F. McCoy, 95, a 60 year resident of South Cherry St, Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on July 1, 2018. She was born September 4, 1922 to the late George Stuetzle and Regina (McNerney) Stuetzle. She married the late Thomas M. McCoy on December 12, 1948 at St. Anthony's Church, Pine Plains, NY. They were married 52 years. In...
Robert F Walsh Sr.
Jun 29, 2018
Robert F. Walsh Sr., known to many as "Bob", passed away on Friday, June 29 th at his home in Clinton Corners. He was 90 years old. Originally a resident of Poughkeepsie, he was born on June 4 th 1928 and was the son of Robert V. Walsh and Dorothy A. Zeleznik.
Robert served in the U.S....
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