James Harold Johnson
May 26, 2024
Deacon James "Cy" Johnson Jr. resident of Poughkeepsie, NY has gone home to be with the Lord. Cy was the only child, born to the late James Sr. and Evelena Johnson.
Cy furthered his education in the Poughkeepsie City School District after his family moved from Verbank, NY. At an early age Cy, had to leave school...
Susan E. Traver
May 11, 2024
Susan E. Traver, 56 of Rhinebeck, NY passes away on Saturday May 11, 2024, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie NY  She was Born on August 31, 1967, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Sue was an amazing woman and an amazing mother who would go above and beyond for anyone and everyone. She spent her time gardening, kayaking, spending time...
Michael H. Oles
May 10, 2024
Michael Howard Oles, 59 of New Paltz, NY passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on May 10, 2024, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Born on February 9, 1965, in Rhinebeck, NY, he was the son of the late John and Joan (VanBuskirk) Oles. Mike attended Roosevelt High School and...
Dr. Andris Padegs
May 3, 2024
Dr. Andris Padegs, of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away May 3, 2024, at the age of 95.Born March 27, 1929, in Riga, Latvia, Andris spent his childhood summers on the family farm in rural Latvia, which he then imagined he would one day manage. However, the Soviet Union occupied Latvia in 1940. With the ensuing deportations and social chaos that...
Frances Campbell
Apr 28, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Frances "Franny" Leona Campbell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and widow. Frances unexpectedly left this world on April 28th 2024, widowed to Albert Campbell Jr, at the age of 77. Frances was born on October 01, 1946 to Morgan H. Babcock Sr and Doris Beaton in Poughkeepsie, NY. Frances...
Ramon L. Rosado
Apr 6, 2024
Ramon L. Rosado aka "Lefty", aged 60, passed from this life into the next on April 6, 2024, in Hyde Park, New York, after a lifetime filled with joy and compassion. He was born on April 11, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York to his loving parents, Miriam Alvarez and the late Elias Rosado.
Lefty, as he was...
Ronald Lee Bowman
Mar 17, 2024
Ronald Lee Bowman, 74 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh, NY. Born on January 31, 1950, in Poughkeepsie, NY he was the son of the late Eugene Bowman and Eveyln Elem. He was educated in the City of Poughkeepsie School System and worked at the Mid-Hudson Workshop from 1970-1987. ...
Sally A. Decker
Mar 16, 2024
It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that our beloved mother, Sally Decker passed away on March 16, 2024, at the age of 80. Sally was a dedicated mother, wife and grandmother. She was a selfless, loving and giving woman who touched the hearts of everyone that was fortunate to know her. Sally was predeceased by her...
Juan W Black
Mar 7, 2024
"God saw that you were getting tired, so he called him home." Juan W. Black passed away on March 7, 2024, at home. Born on February 9, 1956, in Laurel Mississippi, he was the son of the late John Black and Ada Ruth Gray. Juan was baptized at an early age and attended Old Park Elementary School in Hattiesburg...
Doris Jean Traver
Feb 20, 2024
On February 20, 2024, at Northern Dutchess Hospital, Doris Jean Traver, 97 went to Heaven to reunite with the love of her life.  She was born on November 8, 1926, at home on Canoe Hill Road in the Town of Washington to the late Charles W Chase and Mary C. (Green) Chase. She was the youngest of 11 Children....
Regina M. Watts
Feb 6, 2024
Our truly loved Regina Marie Watts entered eternal rest at the age of 73 on the early morning of Tuesday February 6, 2024 peacefully at home in Poughkeepsie NY. Regina Marie was born on November 22,1950 to the late Horace Hinton and Anna Mae Twyman-Johnson in Poughkeepsie NY. Regina married Tyrone Watts in Baltimore, Maryland in 1971 who predeceased...
John Alex Banks, Jr.
Feb 6, 2024
John A Banks Jr, 77 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Friday February2, 2o24 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on August 4, 1946, in Alpoca West Virginia, he was the son of John A. Banks Sr. and Medenia Green. John served as a Military Policeman in the United States Army from 1971-1972, where he received a National Defense...
Shirley Louise Alston
Jan 26, 2024
Shirley Louise Alston, 88, passed away January 26, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born August 31, 1935 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Arthur West and Margaret Herdon West. She spent most of her life in Poughkeepsie, NY but made Pleasant Valley, NY her final home. She was married to Arthur Edmonds of Millbrook, NY 1955 and had...
Bessie Mary Helen Duzon
Jan 2, 2024
Bessie Mary Helen Duzon, age 65, of Beacon, NY, passed away on January 2, 2024. She was born January 12, 1958 to Ceferino T. Duzon and Mary Davis Duzon, the 11 th child of 15 children from this union. She grew up in Harlem, New York City, where she lived for many years in the Polo Grounds. Bessie was...
Bertha Mae Wise
Dec 23, 2023
Bertha Mae Wise (nee Deyo) was born on January 6, 1932 in Bronx, NY. She passed away at age 91, on December 23, 2023 (3:22 a.m.) in a Poughkeepsie Hospice facility with family members at her bedside .When she was 5 years old, she moved to Poughkeepsie, New York, where she went to school, and raised her. Family and...
Terrol "John" Lewin
Dec 20, 2023
Terrol "John" Lewin, 72 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on December 20, 2023, at the Renaissance Rehab and Nursing Care Center in Staatsburg, NY. Born on August 17, 1951, in Jamacia he was the son of Joseph Samuel and Gurley Lewin. John was a farmer and landscaper for the Old Corn Crib in Poughkeepsie until his retirement. He was...
Petronila C. Herrera
Dec 17, 2023
Petronila "Clavel" Herrera, 92 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on December 17, 2023, at The Pines in Poughkeepsie, NY. Born on September 9, 1931, in Higuey, Dominican Republic.  Petronila loved making great food, watching tv, relaxing at home and spending time with her family.  She is survived by her children, Luisa Blanche, Mercedes Blanche, Jose Blanche, and Yamiris Blanche;...
Maryjane Anderson
Dec 16, 2023
MaryJane Anderson, 97 passed away peacefully on Saturday December 16, 2023, at Hackettstown Memorial Hospital in New Jersey. She was surrounded by her family. MaryJane worked for Western Printing for over 20 years until the company relocated. She then became employed with the Poughkeepsie Journal and worked another 10 years. She unselfishly dedicated her life to caregiving for her...
Roger Edward Williams Sr.
Nov 10, 2023
Roger Edward Williams Sr. was born the son of Robert and Louelee Williams on December 2, 1933, right here in Poughkeepsie, NY. He attended the Poughkeepsie City Schools. Roger always credited the push of his grandmother for instilling work ethic in him. Saying you can learn a lot more by doing hands-on work or duties. Roger loved the Lord...
Corneila Gill
Nov 8, 2023
Cornelia Gill, 87, of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on November 8, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 4, 1936, in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Abbott and Flora Green. She was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School. Cornelia was a homemaker, a member of the A.M.E Zion Church in...
