OBITUARIES

Mar 16, 2018

Wilhelmina "Billie Gayle" Jones, 64, of Hyde Park, NY passed away on March 16, 2018. She was born February 15, 1954 to the late William Burger and Ruth Malone.  On November 26, 2003 she married James Jones, who survives at home.

Wilhelmina is survived by her children Tabitha and son-in-law Will Doran of Fl., Erica and son-in-law...

Mar 12, 2018

Robyn Carey, 41, of Lagrangeville, was called home by the Lord on Monday, March 12, 2018. A longtime resident of the area, she was born in Queens, NY on June 22, 1976. She graduated from Highland High School and attended Dutchess Community College.

Robyn worked as a manager for Taco Bell, Dunkin Donuts, Planet Wings and was...

Mar 12, 2018

Eric Watson suddenly passed away in his home on Monday March 12, 2018. He was born on November 15, 1962 at Harlem Hospital to Elijah H. Watson and Ethel M. Watson. Eric was raised in Manhattan (Harlem), New York City. He went to Rice High School in NYC and graduated from Beacon High School in Beacon, NY. He attended...

Mar 7, 2018

James Raymond Carlon of Poughkeepsie, NY was born December 31, 1930 to the late Francis Carlon and Frances Dunn. He graduated Poughkeepsie High School in 1949 and attended Seton Hall University and Sienna College. He joined the Army in 1951 and was honorably discharged February 11, 1954. He then worked as a Sheet Metal Worker for over 30 years....

Mar 4, 2018

Richard "Ricky" West, born October 18, 1952 in Poughkeepsie, NY entered into eternal rest on March 4, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie and a Veteran of the Marine Corps.

He is survived by his wife Linda West; daughters Melissa Johnson, Natasha  Johnson(Tony) and Sabrina West; sons Richard Herring of Newburgh...

Mar 2, 2018

Johnnie A Hall Sr., 76, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on March 2, 2018. He was born October 20, 1941 in Norfolk, VA to the late Leonard and Evelyn Hall. On July 2, 1972 he married Alice Nichols, who survives at home.

Other survivors include his children Johnnie Jr., Barbara (Lil Bit), Pamela, Victor, Robert and Billy;...

Feb 23, 2018

Mrs. Edvenia Veronica Brown, 84, of Poughkeepsie, NY left this world on February 23, 2018 comforted by her family in the end.  She was born in Asheville, NC where she attended St. Anthonys Catholic School and Stephens Lee High School. She then moved to Poughkeepsie and graduated from Dutchess Community College. She was employed by Hudson River State Hospital...

Feb 8, 2018

On Thursday, February 8, 2018 Latasia Sharena Nelson, 21, of Clinton Corners, NY began her departure from this life. Latasia was better known as "LALA", TASIA, and CHINA DOLL. She was born on May 23, 1996 at Vassar Hospital to Michelle Brown and Anthony Nelson. She graduated from Millbrook High School in 2015, received her CNA from Boces of...

Jan 31, 2018

Nirva Bermudez, 87, of Staatsburg, NY passed away on January 31, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was born April 23, 1930 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to the late Pedro and Ernestina Lucieno Pozo.  In 1949 she married Juan Bermudez, who predeceased her in 1997. She worked at Columbian Presbyterian Medical Center for 35 years, before retiring in...

Jan 28, 2018

Stanley R. Roger, Jr. of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on January 28, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was born July 14, 1955 in Poughkeepsie to Stanley Roger Sr. and the late Jean Roger.

He worked at Reliable Sanitation Garbage Co., and retired from the Dog Food Co. of Poughkeepsie. Stanley played drums for the Vagabonds...

Jan 27, 2018

Noel Lemar McClinton, 35, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away January 27, 2018 at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital.  He was born July 4, 1982 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Noel James and Sinetra McClinton. Noel earned an Associates Degree in Business and worked at McClinton Enterprise Unlimited in Burlington, VT for 2 years.

Besides his parents, he is survived...

Jan 21, 2018

Joseph Michael Eckhard Sr. born January 6, 1972, passed away at home. He was a life long resident of Hyde Park, where he graduated FDR High School in 1991, and then B.O.C.E.S Tech for Mechanics.

Joey had a love for the fast life of cars, motorcycles, quads and snowmobiles. He spent many days in his garage surrounded...

Jan 21, 2018

Olive "Ollie" Ruth Theresa VanWagner Gorr, 86, of Staatsburg, NY went home to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 21, 2018 at The Baptist Home at Brookmeade surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Born on June 19, 1931 in Middletown, NY she was the daughter of the late Edward VanWagner and Ruby Ann Munn.

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Jan 20, 2018

Geraldine Pompey, 69, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on January 20, 2018 at Northern Manor Multicare Center.  Geraldine was born December 28, 1948 in Elliott, SC to the late Junious Lisbon Sr. and WillieMae Anthony. She attended schools in South Carolina, receiving her GED and attended a business school.  In 1970 she married Henry Pompey, who predeceased her in...

Dec 28, 2017

Frederick P. Krajewski "Butch", 74, passed away Thursday December 28 th , 2017 at home, he was born November 11 th , 1943 in Kingston, New York. He was son to the late Frank and Margaret Krajewski. He attended Kingston Schools and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. June 28th 1975 at St Joseph Church in Kingston he...

Dec 24, 2017

Richard D. Stroman Sr., 81, a lifelong resident of Dutchess County, passed away on Dec. 24, 2017. He was the son of the late William and Serena Epps-Stroman. As a retiree from Hudson River Psychiatric Center, he spent most his time in labor of love preaching and teaching of Jehovah God's Kingdom. He was a long faithful member of...

Dec 20, 2017

Diana Louise Jones went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.  Diana was born on May 26, 1961 in Mount Vernon, NY, the daughter of Joan Elizabeth (Hutner) Jones and James Henry Jones.  She was predeceased by her mother, Joan Elizabeth (Hutner) Jones in October, 2004 and her father, James Henry Jones in August, 1988....

Dec 7, 2017

Brutus Wellington Hodge, 77, born on September 10, 1940 to the late Reverend Samuel A. Hodge Sr. and the late Kathleen (Terry) Hodge peacefully passed away on December 7, 2017. Brutus or Bootsie, as he was lovely known to many friends and loved ones was born in Cowan, TN, and later moved to Newburgh, NY, where he resided and...

Dec 3, 2017

Byron Edward Johnson, 45, of Poughkeepsie, NY went home to rest with our Lord. He is survived by his children; Jamie, Byron Jr., Anthony and Justin, his mother Alice, brothers; Brian, Brent, and Robert, his sister Cynthia, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Bonnie Johnson.

Visitation is Sunday, December 10, 2017 from...

Nov 28, 2017

Florence Reese, 88 a resident of Poughkeepsie, NY for more than 50 years passed away peacefully on November 28, 2017. She was born August 18, 1929 in Tivoli, NY to the late Nicholas Reese and Lillian Handel. Florence attended St. Joseph's School for the Deaf in Bronx, NY. She was employed by Good Beacon Handbag Co. and Sal Abbate...