OBITUARIES

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,...

Mar 7, 2017

Melvina Marie Joyner, 54, was born May 21, 1962 at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY to Martha Marie Thompson and the late Melvin Thompson. She attended City of Poughkeepsie Elementary Schools. She left NY when she was 13 to reside in Burlington, VT where she completed her High School Education. She attended Burlington College where she graduated with...

Mar 6, 2017

Russ D. Papaioannou, 44, of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2017 at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital.  He was born January 6, 1973 to the late James Pappas and Florence Rizzuto. He owned and operated Pappas Trucking Company in Poughkeepsie. On October 15, 2000 he married Della Miller, who survives at home.

He was an...

Feb 25, 2017

Ms. Lulu Roberta Lawrence at the age of seventy-seven, died on February 25, 2017.  She was a life-long resident of Poughkeepsie, N. Y.  Ms. Lawrence was born on December 30 th , 1939, at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, N. Y.  Ms. Lawrence was the seventh child of twelve-of Chester Gleason Penfield, Sr. and Indiana M. Penfield (both deceased). ...

Feb 21, 2017

Anthony Thomas Marvin, 23, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at home on February 21, 2017. He was born on October 31, 1993 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Justi Marvin. He graduated from Arlington High School and was a direct care worker at the Anderson School in Pine Plains, NY.

Anthony loved his music; one of his favorites was...

Feb 19, 2017

Eula P. Keels, 83 of Poughkeepsie, NY previously of Yonkers, NY, passed away at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center on February 19, 2017. Eula was born June 18, 1933 in Dawson, GA to the late Ivey Lee Rogers and Johnnie Mae Murray. Eula graduated High School and worked for the US Postal Service for 25 years....