OBITUARIES

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...

May 27, 2018

Verne C. Boddy Sr, 85, of Poughkeepsie died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  He was born on April 28th, 1933 in Poughkeepsie, New York to the late Ida Thitchener and Grenville L. Boddy.  Verne attended City of Poughkeepsie schools.  Verne was employed by the former Western Printing Company, Hudson River Psychiatric Center, and the Mid-Hudson...

May 26, 2018

Priscilla J. Richards, 86, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away May 26, 2018 at ArchCare at Ferncliff Nursing Home, Rhinebeck, NY. She was born October 15, 1931 in Yonkers, NY to the late Harry Hallock Sr. and Ernestine Berger. She was a school teacher in Freeport, Long Island from the early 1950's to 1963, then at Dover Free School from...

May 16, 2018

Philip "Phil" Durante born October 4, 1981, in Carmel NY, passed away May 16, 2018. Phil was a loving son, brother, & uncle.  He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews showing them how to fish or fix their cars.  He loved to hunt, fish, watch the Islanders, and spend time with his family and friends.

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Apr 28, 2018

Sophia Caroline Mezynski, a long-time resident of Marlboro, passed into eternal rest on April 28 th , 2018, at the age of 84. The daughter of Bertha (Schmidt) and Joseph Niemkiewicz, she was born on May 15 th , 1933, in Old Forge, PA.  After graduating from Scranton High School, Sophia settled in Marlboro to raise her family.

Apr 22, 2018

Florence G. Holsipple, 81, a longtime resident of Staatsburg NY went to heavenly glory on April 22, 2018 at her home.  She was born in Weehawken NJ on October 28, 1936 to the late Frank and Florence Krall.  On August 14, 1954 she married Eving W. Holsipple at Faith Assembly of God Church.

Florence held a number...

Apr 17, 2018

Jean Olivo, 97, was escorted by Angels to the Lord at dawn on April 16, 2018 in the most peaceful of passings.  She was born Christmas Eve, 1920 to Clelia and Peter DiStasio. On September 10, 1949, Jean married Luman J. Olivo. They lived in Dutchess County until his passing in 2003. She then moved to Culinarian's Home in...

Mar 30, 2018

On Friday, March 30, 2018, Richard Ellington Hart quietly passed away at home. Richard was being tenderly cared for and loved by his family at the time of his passing. He was born May 25, 1927 to William and Lillian Hart of Poughkeepsie, NY.  Richard lived his childhood years in Poughkeepsie and Highland.  His family owned several apple farms,...

Mar 20, 2018

On Tuesday March 20 th 2018, our beloved Patrick Vidal (PAT) of Poughkeepsie and Brooklyn, New York went to be with the Lord at the age of 54. He was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica on December 5 th , 1963 to Rebecca Parker and Wilfred George Vidal.

Pat was survived by his common-law wife Schola Plummer,...

Mar 18, 2018

Robert F Brunell, loving husband, father, and grandfather "Poppy" passed away at home Sunday March 18, 2018, he was 55.

Born May 12, 1962, he was the son of the late Robert and Ellen Brunell. In 1988, Robert became proud member of the Local 137 International Union of Operating Engineers for which he worked until his retirement....