OBITUARIES

Mar 31, 2016

Clinton Leroy Elting Jr., 66, of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away March 31, 2016, at Hudson Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility, surrounded by his loved ones.

Clinton was born on October 30, 1948, in Poughkeepsie, NY, to the late Clinton Leroy Elting and Gloria Sprow. He was of the Christian faith and a drug counselor in Poughkeepsie for...

Mar 30, 2016

Reverend Sonia Elizabeth Taylor-Brown, 56, of LaGrangeville, NY, passed away suddenly in her home on March 30, 2016. She was born in Richmond Saint Mary, Jamaica, WI, November 24, 1959 to the late Hubert Taylor and Enid Rankine-Taylor.

She received her degree in Theology, and then joined Church of God in Jamaica as their Pastor.

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Mar 26, 2016

Jacqueline Bradford, 59, of Poughkeepsie NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 26, 2016. Born June 6, 1956 in Augusta, Georgia, she is pre-deceased by her parents Maria Herrington and Eleaza Herrington, and her brother Kenneth Herrington of Brooklyn NY. Jackie as she was called was a loving, caring, and supportive mother and an adoring and bubbly...

Mar 25, 2016

Katherine L. Green, 67, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 25, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, NY. She was born December 28, 1948 to the late Charles W. Green Sr. and the late Gladys B. Green at Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie,  NY.

Katherine received her education on the...

Mar 17, 2016

Darlene Louise Grizzard- Chambers, a 26 year resident of Poughkeepsie, New York went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in her home surrounded by family. She was 49 years old. Darlene was born July 31, 1966 in Bronx, NY to elder Cynthia Chambers and the late John Chambers. This year would have made her...

Mar 16, 2016

Lee O. Mastin a longtime Poughkeepsie resident has peacefully entered into eternal rest, on March 16, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Lee was born on December 8, 1921 in Charleston, SC to the late Garfield J. Givens and Frances Bowles. Lee is preceded in death by her beloved and devoted husband, of 54 years, Willie L. Mastin, Jr.,...

Mar 14, 2016

Mary Reynolds, 79, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on March 14, 2016 at Renaissance Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born November 5, 1936 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Stephan and Elizabeth Turzik.  Mary id survived by her children; Michele Kane, Thomas Kane Jr., Marie Kane, Michael Kane, and George Kane, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and...

Mar 13, 2016

Franklin D. Bland Jr.,also known as "Junior," departed this life on Wednesday,

March 23, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. He was born on September 6, 1966 in

Poughkeepsie, NY to the union of Franklin D. Bland Sr., and the late Mary

Charlene Sanders-Bland.

Franklin was the second oldest of eight siblings....

Mar 13, 2016

Anthony "Tony" Stewart, of Hyde Park, NY has gone to be with the Lord surrounded by his family.  Tony's passions were work, boxing, music, CNN news and helping others.  His biggest passion were his nieces, which he raised.  When he talked about them, he called them his Girls.

Tony is survived by his nieces; Alema, Alayja and...

Mar 10, 2016

The day after scoring 21 points in the Dutchess County Basketball Coaches Association Exceptional Senior Game, Caval G. Haylett, Jr. transitioned from this earth into eternity on Thursday, March 10, 2016.

The loving son of Caval Haylett, Sr. and Cathis Johnson, Caval was born September 9, 1997 and attended elementary, middle and high school in the Poughkeepsie...

Mar 8, 2016

Henderson B. Coleman, who most recently resided at Castle Point VA Hospital in Wappingers Falls, NY, has departed this world for greater things on March 8, 2016. Henderson, also lovingly called "Henny" by family and friends, was born on March 15, 1928 in the picturesque Hamlet of Salt Point, NY.

He is survived by his loving and...

Mar 4, 2016

Gerture Catherine McCaster, 79, of Poughkeepsie, NY departed this life peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center surrounded by family by family and loved ones. Gerture was born on October 8, 1937 in Fairmont, North Carolina to the late Bessie Stephens Rickett and Charlie Frank Rickett. Gerture was a former resident of Newburgh, NY for...

Feb 28, 2016

Doris Ann Williams, 81, a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away February 28, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  She was born in Morrisville, NY on October 14, 1934 to the late Frank and Mary Sullivan.  In November of 1962, Doris married Jack Williams. They were married 18 years before his passing in 1980.  She was a parishioner...

Feb 26, 2016

Gladys Mae Hart fought a good fight before going home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Gladys was very fortunate to pass away at her home with her beloved ones by her side. She was 72 years young.

Gladys Mae Hart was born April 17, 1943 in...

Feb 20, 2016

Edward David Douglas, 71, a lifetime resident of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away February 20, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born to the late Edward and Teresa (Germond) Douglas on August 19, 1944. Edward attended Our Lady of Lourdes High School, where he was the first graduating class in 1962. He...

Feb 20, 2016

Mother Leatrice Ernestine Ray Hunt, a pillar in this community and devout woman of God, departed this life peacefully on February 20, 2016.  She was born on December 18, 1929 to the union of the late Sylvester Duncan and Ernest Ray in Albany, NY. She was the second of two children and was pre-deceased by her brother Charles Ray....

Feb 14, 2016

Najah Jeanette Fowler Abbott, also known as "Precious" and "Slick" 24 years young went home to our lord, February 14, 2016. Najah was born to Kimberly Daneen Abbott, November 7, 1991 in New London, CT. Najah attended Spackenkill schools, graduated from Franklin Delano Roosevelt High school and attended Dutchess Community College until she became ill.

Kimberly Abbott,...

Feb 10, 2016

John Joseph Walsh Sr., 86, a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie passed away at Albany Medical Center on Wednesday February 10, 2016.

John was born October 7, 1929 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Robert Walsh and Dorothy Zeleznik. John served in the US Army as a CPL from January 1951—January 1953. On September 5, 1954 John married...

Feb 3, 2016

Theron Samuel Strother, 73 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Wednesday February 3, 2016 at home.  Born on May 25, 1942 in Beacon, NY he was the son of the late Samuel Strother and Emma Bomar.  Theron was educated in the Beacon School District.  He was employed by Texaco Research Company in Glenham, NY, retiring after 30 years.  In...

Jan 22, 2016

Peter R. Monteforte, 70, passed away January 22, 2016 in Poughkeepsie, NY and was previously of Pleasant Valley. He was born on November 4, 1945 in Mount Vernon, NY to the late George and Mildred Monteforte. Peter served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969 as a combat veteran of the Vietnam War. For over 15 years...