OBITUARIES

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...

Jan 21, 2016

Lynne A. Stark, 68, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on January 21, 2016 peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 15, 1947 in Bronx, NY to the late Henry and Edith (Peggy) Semp. Lynne graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School and Hudson River State Hospital as a Registered Nurse pursuing a...

Jan 18, 2016

James Lenehan, 70, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on January 18, 2016 in Staatsburg, NY. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on September 30, 1945 to the late Irene Rossi and William Lenehan. James received a bachelor in Liberal Arts and was self employed with Avon for 8 years. On September 5, 1986 James married Marlene Kriegsman in Wappinger's...

Jan 7, 2016

Irving Leroy Richardson, 79, of Poughkeepsie, NY and previously of Pleasant Valley passed away on January 7, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Irving was born on September 7, 1936 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late William H. Richardson and Amanda Yarbough.

Irving married Rose Marie Richardson on August 1961 in Wappingers Falls, NY which resulted in...

Jan 5, 2016

Glenn Derek Hinton, 57, our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and "Mechanic" went to be home on January 5, 2016, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Glenn received his education from Poughkeepsie High School.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Ondina OT Hinton formally from the Bronx, NY; a son Derick...

Jan 4, 2016

Dorothy Ann M. (Scism-Baker) Cole of Staatsburg, NY passed away on January 4, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Dorothy was born at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhine beck, NY on March 6, 1945 to the late Mildred Mabie and Walter Scism.

Dorothy is survived by sons; Christopher Baker and Paul "Skip" Baker Jr. and his wife...

Jan 1, 2016

Marie E. Turner a long time resident of Poughkeepsie, NY, entered into eternal peace at home, before entering Vassar Brothers Medical Center, on Friday January 1, 2016. She was born April 24, 1933 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Hobart Mallory and Gladys Knox.

Reachie aka Marie aka Ethel aka Mrs. Turner retired from St. Francis Hospital...

Dec 13, 2015

Helju Roosevelt Stafford, 62 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on December 13, 2015 at home.  Born on July 28, 1953 in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of the late Roosevelt Stafford and Mary Alice McClinton Stafford.   He was educated in the Poughkeepsie City School District.  Helju was employed by the Dutton Lumber Company and Poughkeepsie Dye Company until...

Dec 6, 2015

Grace M. Shaffer, a resident of Hyde Park, NY., entered into rest on December 6, 2015 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY.  She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bessie Bell Gibbons.  She was born on May 30, 1922 in Poughkeepsie, NY. On July 2, 1940 she married Charles Shaffer.  Mr. Shaffer Predecease her on March 7,...

Nov 26, 2015

Emanuel (Mike) Manias, 79, of Poughkeepsie, NY and previously of Catskill, NY passed away on November 26, 2015 at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center. Emanuel was born on September 15, 1936 in Rhodes, Greece to the late Georgios and Efrosini Manias. On September 17, 1960 in Baltimore, Maryland Emanuel married Constance Polis and was blessed with...

Nov 25, 2015

Rose Marie Veronesi (Cerza) of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away peacefully on November 25th at the Lutheran Care Center in Poughkeepsie, NY at the age of 97.

Rose is preceded in death by her husband Rocco Veronesi, and her brothers Patrick and Henry Cerza (spouses Antoinette and Margaret), all of Poughkeepsie.  Rose is survived by, and devoted her...

Nov 24, 2015

Rita A. Travia, of Millbrook NY, wife of the former Speaker of the New York State Assembly and a retired United States District Court Judge, passed away on Tuesday at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Born to Francis Xavier Sorrentino and Emily D'Amore, Mrs. Travia earned an Associates Degree from the Madison Academy of Economics...