OBITUARIES

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...

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,...

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-...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Jun 17, 2018

HYDE PARK NY- LOUISE "WEEZIE" PEDERSON, 68 an area resident passed away after a long battle with cancer on June 17, 2018 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She worked at Haviland Middle School and North Park Woodcraft, and loved painting furniture, crafting, and making her famous bird jewelry. Weezie as we all called her loved being...

Jun 14, 2018

Josephine Frances Massie died June 14 in Naples, FL, where, for the last four years, she spent winters with her son and son-in-law. She was 98 years old.

Born on October 14, 1919, at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, Mrs. Massie was the daughter of the late Frank and Frances Siudowska Detmer. A graduate of St. Joseph's...

Jun 1, 2018

Anthony C. Thurston, 73, passed away at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Montrose, NY on June 1, 2018. He was born April 8, 1945 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Anthony C. Thurston and Rose L. Thompson. He was educated in Hudson, NY before serving his Country in the United States Marine Corps from 1967-1969.

He loved...

May 31, 2018

Samuel C. Grissett "CHAMP", 67, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was a Poughkeepsie resident since he was a child. He was born in Tabor City, NC to Samuel Price and Sammie Lee Grissett on February 12, 1951. He was educated in the city of Poughkeepsie School District. "Champ's" professional career included working...

May 31, 2018

Lorraine G. Raffa, 70 of Highland, NY passed away on May 31, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie NY, with her loving family by her side.  Born on November 8, 1947 in Poughkeepsie, NY she was the daughter of the late Earl Thitchener and Eileen Bacon.  Lorraine was a bus attendant with the Highland School District, a...