OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Dutchess County and Surrounding Areas
Stella D. Shook
Aug 4, 2024
Stella D. Shook, 77 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Sunday August 4, 2024, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Born on May 1, 1947, in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of the late George H. Johnson and Alice May Swartz Johnson. Stella had a love for Bingo and enjoyed spending time with her senior group. She loved...
Richard Lawrence
Jul 26, 2024
Richard Lawrence, resident of Poughkeepsie, NY known as Richie to many, entered into eternal rest on July 26, 2024, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1948, son of the late Catherine and Lonnie Lawrence Sr., and married Patricia Hill on November 14, 1970 who survives at home. A Poughkeepsie High School Graduate class of 1967,...
Dolores Elizabeth "Ducky" Walters
Jul 5, 2024
On July 5,2024 Dolores was reunited with her loved ones who have passed. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she made her journey to paradise. Born to Doris and Morgan Babcock on July 24,1952 in her hometown of Poughkeepsie, Ny. Dolores had a happy childhood; she was born into a large family with three sisters and two...
Kenneth W. Case
Jun 27, 2024
Kenneth W. Case, 70 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday June 27, 2024. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on April 30, 1954, he was the son of the late Fernwood Case and Carritta Hawley. Kenneth graduated from FDR  High School in Hyde Park, NY and was a self-employed painter. Kenneth enjoyed woodworking and motorcycles. He loved...
Claudette Owens
Jun 26, 2024
Claudette Owens departed this life for eternal rest on Wednesday June 26, 2024, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Claudette was born in Boykins, VA on September 9, 1945, as the youngest child to the late James Owens and Clara (Beaton) Owens. She was a 78-year-old resident of Poughkeepsie, NY. Claudette attended Southampton High School. She was...
Kevin Mario Meisner
Jun 17, 2024
Kevin Mario Meisner, 58 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at home on Monday June 17, 2024. Born on October 21, 1965, in Poughkeepsie, NY he was the son of Harold Nelson Meisner and Dorothy May Porter. He was a long-time employee of Marco Manufacturing. On Oct 17, 1986, in Poughkeepsie he married Catherine Clifford. They were married 38 Years. ...
Constantine P. Kazolias
Jun 8, 2024
Constantine Peter Kazolias, 92, known as "Gus" to friends and family, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Gus was planning his 93rd birthday which would have been next month. He was passionate about life and did not give up without a fight. He truly lived his life to the fullest. He was born...
Randolph "Randy" Tompkins
May 31, 2024
Randolph "Randy" Tompkins, 71 of Wappingers Falls, NY passed away on May 31, 2024. Born in Peekskill, NY on September 22, 1952 he was the son of the late Charles and Helene Ann (Wiener) Tompkins. He graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School in 1971 and went on to obtain an Associated Degree in Criminal Justice. Randy was of...
Virginia Kimbark
May 31, 2024
Virginia (Ginny) Kimbark, 76, of Hyde Park, NY passed away on May 31, 2024 at Eleanor Nursing Care Center in Hyde Park, NY. She was born on December 7, 1947 in Evanston, Illinois to Fred and Alphene Luck. Ginny graduated from F.D. Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, NY. Ginny married William (Bill) Kimbark on February 1, 1980 in...
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...
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