OBITUARIES

Sep 24, 2017

Bertha Mae Edgerton, 88, a resident of Poughkeepsie, died in the arms of the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2017 in the comfort of her home.

Born on December 28, 1928 in Pleasant Valley, NY, Bertha was the daughter of William and Mary Palmer Holman. She attended Salt Point and Millbrook Schools.

Bertha was a...

Aug 29, 2017

Anthony Robert DiPompei Jr., 86, of Wappingers Falls, NY passed away at The Grand at River Valley on August 29, 2017. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 6, 1931 to the late Anthony Sr and Anna DiPompei.

On June 8, 1952 Anthony married Vivian Robinson in Poughkeepsie, NY. She predeceased him on October 19, 2016....

Aug 27, 2017

Vicki Ann Hutton, 55, of Highland, NY passed away on August 28, 2017. A memorial gathering will take place on Monday, September 4, 2016 frm 6-7pm at Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home Inc. 39 S. Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. 845-452-1840

Aug 6, 2017

Edwin Aden Hellstrom, 68, of Hyde Park, NY passed away on August 6, 2017 at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Born on May 7, 1949 in Poughkeepsie, NY he was the son of Henry Hellstrom and Ethel Cortright Hellstrom.  Edwin was educated in the Wappinger's Central School District.  Edwin was self employed in Poughkeepsie, NY. He enjoyed...

Aug 4, 2017

Horace "Mike" Hinton, 61 of Newburgh, NY passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, August 4, 2017. He was born September 13, 1955 to the late Anna Mae Twyman-Johnson and the late Horace E. Hinton.

Mike was a fun and loving family man who had a heart of gold and enjoed lending a helping hand any...

Jul 1, 2017

Harold Dean McKinnies, 60, of Poughkeepsie NY passed away at home on July 1, 2017. He was born on August 31, 1956 in Chadburn, NC to John Willie McKinnies and Ida Mae Graves.

Harold is survived by 2 brothers; Jerry McKinnies (Mae), Nathaniel Daniels (Julie), 3 sisters; Shelby Jean Bennett (Pearly), Carletha Hemingway (Clemmus), and Juanita Bennett....

Jun 20, 2017

Edward Philip Diehl Jr. was born to Ethel Ericsson Diehl and Edward Philip Diehl of Staten Island, NY on June 16, 1936. He left this world on June 20, 2017, while residing in Poughkeepsie, NY. He had survived his parents and his two brothers David and Ronald Peter Diehl.

Eddie's 3 children and grandchildren survive him. His...

Jun 18, 2017

Shirley Joan Ellis-Johnson "Boonie" passed away peacefully to enter her eternal rest on June 18, 2017 with her family at her side. She was a resident of The Pines Nursing Home, Poughkeepsie, NY.

Shirley had no fear of passing. One of her well known quotes was "Don't let your fears out-do your faith, for when I pass,...

Jun 14, 2017

Randy S. Jones Sr., 51, of Poughkeepsie NY entered into eternal rest on June 14, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was born on June 25, 1965 to Jerry Jones and the late Christina Abbott, both of Poughkeepsie. He owned his own company,  Real Solutions to Real Estate for several years. He also worked as a handy man...

Jun 10, 2017

Gloria M. Velie, a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie and Hyde Pak passed away June 10, 2017. Born on April 27, 1928 in Poughkeepsie she was the daughter of Charles P. Chapman and Gladys M. VanVoorhis. Survivors include a son; Eric J. Velie of Hyde Park, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her...

May 28, 2017

David Lee Coleman, 59 of Poughkeepsie, NY went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2017. He was born June 5, 1957 to the late Clarence Burgess and Millie Lorraine Coleman.  He attended the Hudson City School District, and then went on to serve in the U.S Army. He was a member of the Vikings Football Team of...

May 27, 2017

Frank J. Sherlock, 92 of Poughkeepsie, NY peacefully passed away on May 27, 2017 at home. He was born on March 10, 1925 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Paul Sherlock and Anna Pinter. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946, being drafted out of Poughkeepsie High School. He served in the First Wave of the...

May 15, 2017

Sheila Burnette Brewster, 67 of Poughkeepsie NY and a former resident of 236 Church Street, Poughkeepsie NY, entered into eternal rest on May 15, 2017 at Lutheran Care Center. She was born in Manhattan, NY on April 1, 1950 to the late William Warren and Betty Andrews.  Sheila worked at IBM and at Vassar Brothers Hospital in the medical...

May 13, 2017

Chet Howell, 42, passed away unexpectedly at home in Bronx, NY. He was born in Peekskill, NY to Craig Howell (predeceased) and Geraldine Ramos.  Chet enjoyed thrift shopping, music, being a DJ, bargaining, and buying and selling various items.

Chet is survived by his mother; Geraldine, siblings; Ninette Sanchez-Ehci of Beacon, NY and William Diaz Jr. of...

Apr 26, 2017

Ernestine Brown, 72, of Clinton Corners NY., and a former resident of 13 Morgan Ave Poughkeepsie NY, entered into eternal rest on April 26, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was born in Whitakers, NC on December 16, 1945 to the late Jerry Pittman Sr. and Alberta Williams. Ernestine was the owner of Brown's Market on Winnikee Avenue...

Apr 19, 2017

Jean Marie Lassiter, 79, a long time resident of both Poughkeepsie and Woodland, NC peacefully entered into Heaven's gate, April 19, 2017 at Renaissance Rehabilitation/Nursing Care Center.

Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, Jean Marie Lassiter was born October 26, 1937 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Bessie M. Riley and the late William S. Riley...

Apr 18, 2017

Amanda Rose Hollister, 27, a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2017. Born October 21, 1989, she was the daughter of Peggy Butler-Valle and the late James Hollister, and the beloved granddaughter of the late Francis (Blackie) and the late Helen Butler.

Amanda attended St. Peter's School and Our Lady of...

Apr 1, 2017

Margaret F. Seifts, 89, a lifetime resident of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on April 1, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was born on April 8, 1927 in Barrytown, NY to the late Stephen Fallon and Estella Schafer. She graduated from Krissler Institute for Business and worked as an office manager for Prudential, retiring on 1989. On October...

Mar 31, 2017

Mr. Anthony O. Williams, 58, died after a courageous battle of cancer at

his home in Poughkeepsie. Born on February 1, 1959 in Poughkeepsie, NY he was the son of Frances J. Williams and the late Oscar T. Williams.

Anthony touched so many hearts with love and kindness in so many ways. His contagious smile...

Mar 16, 2017

Myron Doyl, 85, of Chicopee, MA, passed away at Vassar Brother Medical Center on March 16, 2017. Born on June 23, 1931 to the late Myron Doyl Sr and Frances Cartwright. He attended Poughkeepsie Schools and worked for Western Printing for 30 ½ years until they closed and retired from Merchant Press in Poughkeepsie. At the age of 16,...