OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Dutchess County and Surrounding Areas

David Sobotko

David Sobotko

Feb 24, 2025

David Sobotko, a beloved father, husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend passed away on February 24, 2025 at the age of 63. The world is dimmer without his warmth, humor, love, and smile.

David was born and raised in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, and held many fond memories of his Brooklyn childhood. He spent his summers at...

Marlene Lattery

Marlene Lattery

Jan 26, 2025

PLEASE NOTE MARLENE PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 27, 2024.  HER ASHES WILL BE BURIED WITH HER HUSBAND CARLTON LATTERY ON 2/7/25 SEE HIS OBITUARY FOR DETAILS

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marlene Movita Lattery. Born to Sylvia Smith and Verley Hansen on November 11th, 1939 in St. Catherine, Jamaica, Marlene grew to...

Charlotte (Charlie) L. Miranda (Rinaldi)

Charlotte (Charlie) L. Miranda (Rinaldi)

Jan 17, 2025

Our beloved Charlotte (Charlie) L. Miranda (Rinaldi), of Poughkeepsie New York, passed away on January 17, 2025, at Vassar Brother's Medical Center in Poughkeepsie surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born on July 25, 1946, to the late Wilson and Dorothy (Lovelace) Robinson in Poughkeepsie New York. Charlotte called Poughkeepsie her home all her life and spent many...

Rahean Johnson

Rahean Johnson

Dec 23, 2024

Rahean "Hean" Johnson, age 44 resident of Poughkeepsie NY passed away unexpectedly Monday December 23, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  Rahean "Hean" Johnson was born to the late Roxanne "Rocky" Johnson and Tracy Lee Faircloth Sr. He grew up in Poughkeepsie NY and attended Poughkeepsie City school where he received his high school diploma and continued his education...

James J. Carlon

James J. Carlon

Dec 21, 2024

James J. Carlon, 67 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away unexpectedly at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Born on October 4, 1957 in Poughkeepsie, NY he was the son of James R. Carlon and Mary Jo Degroat Carlon.  James was an LPN at Dutchess Manor in Poughkeepsie for many years until...

Rory G. Blackwell Sr.

Rory G. Blackwell Sr.

Dec 15, 2024

Rory Gene Blackwell Sr., 77, of Hyde Park, NY passed away on December 15, 2024, in the comfort of his Hyde Park home.  Born on August 19, 1947, in Alberta, Virgina, the son of Roy Lee and Mittie Blackwell, Rory moved to Pleasant Valley, during grade school. Rory graduated from Arlington High School in 1966 where he was a...

Vivian L. Bucey

Vivian L. Bucey

Nov 30, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vivian Bucey, who was taken from us far too soon on Saturday November 30th at the tender age of 72. She brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with her generous heart, radiant smile, and boundless kindness. Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she touched the lives of all who...

Henry Parslow

Henry Parslow

Nov 30, 2024

Poughkeepsie – Henry (Hank) Parslow of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on November 30, 2024. He was born November 2, 1942, the son of Joseph and Melissia Parslow, in Hunter, NY. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a medic from 1959-1962. Throughout most of his life, Hank worked as a master carpenter. His...

Beverly A. Podwall

Beverly A. Podwall

Nov 20, 2024

Our dear sister Beverly Ann MacPhedran Podwall of Vassar Warner Home in Poughkeepsie, died peacefully on the 20th of November. She was 78 years old.

Bev will be best remembered for her perpetual smile, her love of pink flamingos, and anything Disney.  She was notorious for her mile-long  stubborn streak and wicked sense of fun and good...

Patricia Fernandez

Patricia Fernandez

Oct 15, 2024

Patricia Fernandez,56, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on October 15,2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was born on March 4, 1968 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Albert Conners and Rose Shaw. She received her high school diploma, loved to thrift shop, color, and spend time with her grand kids and family.

Patricia married on June 17, 2018...

Jean "Jeanne" C. Cowan

Jean "Jeanne" C. Cowan

Oct 13, 2024

Jean Catherine Cowan was called Home to Glory on October 13, 2024, at HealthAlliance Hospital, Kingston, N.Y.

Jean was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on July 30, 1935, along with her twin sister Jane, to the late Leonard Leon Green and Margaret Robinson Green.

She attended school in Ottumwa and Poughkeepsie and studied Psychology and Public...

Jaonta S Scarlett

Jaonta S Scarlett

Oct 8, 2024

Jaonta S Scarlett of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2024 at the age of 36. She was born on May 6, 1988 in Bronx, NY. Jaonta is survived/outlived by her mother, father, sister's and brother's.

She was a member or Ebenezer Baptist Church as a child. Jaonta went on to get her GED, and...

Renate Vargas

Renate Vargas

Sep 9, 2024

Renate Vargas, 83 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Monday September 9, 2024, in Albany, NY.  Born on November 7, 1940, in Frankfurt, Germany she was the daughter of the late Adam Laun and Maria Elizebeth Schweikhand Laun.  She attended Business School and went on to be the Account Clerk for the City of Poughkeepsie from 1970-2012, retiring after...

Charles M. Darrow

Charles M. Darrow

Sep 9, 2024

Charles M. Darrow, 79 of Hyde Park, NY and formally of Dover Plains passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side and just hours prior to his 80th birthday on Monday September 9, 2024.  Born on September 10, 1944, in Yuma, Arizona, he was the son of the late TSGT Charles E. Darrow and Ella...

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