OBITUARIES

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....

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...