OBITUARIES

Dec 9, 2016

Brian S. Moran Sr., 68, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at home on December 9, 2016. He was born on September 2, 1948 to the late Curtis Moran and Eileen Dubinski in Poughkeepsie, NY. Brian attended the City of Poughkeepsie School District and was a volunteer firefighter with the City of Poughkeepsie for many years. He worked for Metro...

Dec 8, 2016

Johanna Ameila McKinney, 75 was born April 11, 1941 at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. She entered into peaceful rest on December 8, 2016. She was born to the late Alma Wilson Christian and John I. Christian. Johanna attended Poughkeepsie City School District and graduated with honors from Dutchess Community College as a Registered Nurse. She also attended...

Dec 7, 2016

Minnie Savannah Lacy McCain, 85, of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on December 7, 2016 of an illness. She was born on October 31, 1931, in Atglen, PA to the late Thomas and Minnie Lacy.

She graduated High School with honors in 1951, and then worked at the Coatesville VA Hospital and a Westchester, PA. Nursing Home. She...

Nov 29, 2016

Kathryn Arnetta Sweat, 55 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on November 29, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Ctr. She was born on January 6, 1961 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Howard Hill Sr.  and Sarah McClinton Hill. She attended Poughkeepsie City Schools, worked as a nurse's aide and kitchen aide for several years.  Kathryn married Herbert Sweat on August 26,...

Nov 24, 2016

Willie D. Coston Jr., 85, of Staatsburg, NY passed away on November 24, 2016 at the Renaissance Rehab and Nursing Ctr. He was born on September 1, 1931 in Troy, Alabama to the late Willie D. Coston Sr. and Elizabeth Kitchen. He was in the US Air Force and received A National Defense Service Metal. Willie married Rosa Ann...

Nov 11, 2016

Frank Davis, 75, of Beacon, NY passed away November 13, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  He was born May 23, 1941 in Georgetown, SC to the late Addison and Bertha Davis.

He was employed with IBM and retired after twenty years of service.  Frank loved sports and was a loyal NY teams fan. He loved people...

Oct 29, 2016

Maralyn L. Marshall passed away peacefully on October 29, 2016 at home surrounded

by her family.

Maralyn was born on August 7, 1939 in Canaan, CT to the late Chester Dean and Mary Liner. She married Ernest J. Marshall on August 30, 1958 in Millerton, NY who predeceased her in 2012.

Maralyn graduated...

Oct 18, 2016

Susan A. Peoples, 50, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at home on October 18, 2016.  She was born on July 11, 1966 in Passaic, NJ to James Peoples and Josephine Treole.  Susan enjoyed being an artist, performing arts, especially the theater, watching movies, reading and GOD.  She loved spending time and caring for her daughter Rachel.

Besides...

Oct 17, 2016

Donald Neilson, 81, of Hyde Park, NY, passed away at home on October 17, 2016. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on August 20, 1935 to the late John and Harriett Neilson. He graduated from Arlington High School and worked at Conklin Instruments in Poughkeepsie for 20 years retiring in the year 2000. Don was an electrical engineer most...

Oct 12, 2016

Nancy G. Rifenburgh, 76, of Hyde Park passed away suddenly at Northern Dutchess Hospital on Wednesday October 12 , 2016.  She was born on June 29 , 1940 in Poughkeepsie to the late George and Elsie Hampe.  Nancy attended Poughkeepsie High School.  She was the Manager of Lindt Chocolate for many years.

In addition to her parents,...

Oct 9, 2016

Madeline M. Robinson, 77, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on October 9, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was born on August 8, 1939 in Bud, West Virginia to the late John Banks and Medina B. Head. She worked 32 years for the Dept of Transportation in Poughkeepsie, NY and was a watercolor artist.

Survivors include...

Oct 9, 2016

John McCoullough, born October 12, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA passed away on October 9, 2016. John, known by most as Pop, married Monica on May 30, 1983 in Saratoga, NY. He worked at Price Chopper for many years, retiring in 2012. His true passion in life was being a DJ for over 40 years.

He enjoyed bringing...

Sep 21, 2016

Geraldine "Geri" Cuomo, 82, a lifetime Poughkeepsie resident, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 5, 1934 with her twin brother Gerald (pre-deceased 2008) to James Hawley and Lydia May Crusious.

Geri worked in public service throughout her life and waited on many...

Sep 20, 2016

Christine Cooper- Arias "LOLA", 92, of Poughkeepsie NY, passed away at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on September 20, 2016. She was a devoted Catholic who was called to Heaven, as they were in need of an Angel.

Christine was employed as a cook at The Radisson Hotel and was currently a crossing guard for The City of...

Sep 16, 2016

Tercero Stafford, 62, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Sept. 16, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was born on June 5, 1954 in Poughkeepsie to the late Roosevelt Stafford and Mary Alice McClinton.  He attended Poughkeepsie City Schools and worked various jobs in Poughkeepsie.

He is survived by aunts; Sarah Hill, Annie Birks, and Marie...

Sep 12, 2016

Mildred Savage, 84, a 51 year City of Poughkeepsie resident passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at The Pines at Poughkeepsie Nursing Home. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, in the city of Poughkeepsie.

Born on June 3, 1932 in Lily, GA, Mildred was the daughter of Will and Lillie (Hillary) Stafford. She received her...

Sep 6, 2016

Robert I. Scileppi, DDS, MD aged 89 passed away at home on Monday, September 6, 2016. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 23, 1927. He was the son of Myron M. Scileppi, DDS and Genevieve C. Scileppi. He grew up in Rockville Centre, NY. He showed great interest in the study of science, and in college...

Sep 1, 2016

Anna Mae Johnson, 85, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on September 1, 2016.   She was born in Amenia, NY to the late Walter Johnson and Charlotte Caesar on November 30, 1930. Anna attended high school, was employed with the Hudson River Psych Center and IBM for 28 years. She loved bingo and was a...

Aug 9, 2016

Kevin Granado Morris, also known as Shines, Marthy or Black Boy, was born on October 21, 1973 in Prospect, St. Thomas, Jamaica, West Indies to proud parents Vivienne Montaque and Barrington Morris Sr.

His formal education started at Prospect Basic, McCarthy Basic and Lyssons Primary. While at Lyssons Primary, he developed the love for dancing. He would...

Aug 9, 2016

Howard Lee Stout, Jr. "Dicky", age 49, of Poughkeepsie, NY, entered into peaceful rest on August 9, 2016 at Vassar. He was born June 21, 1967 to Howard Lee Stout Sr. and Johanna A. McKinney.

Dickey attended Holy Trinity during his elementary school years and graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School. He was employed by...