OBITUARIES

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 7, 2023

Audrey Dyer passed away peacefully at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York, on November 7, 2023.She was born to Alfred Dyer and Mary C. Peterson on April 6, 1954, in Poughkeepsie, New York. She graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and received an associate degree in applied science from Ulster Community College, associate degrees in communication and media arts...

Oct 20, 2023

Johnny Hughes Johnson Sr. was born on March 10, 1947, in Claxton GA, to Gussie Mae Johnson and Moses Johnson.  After a battle with serval health conditions, on October 20, 2023, in Newburgh, NY he made his transition to be with his heavenly father.

Johnny graduated from Tattnal High School in Claxton GA in 1965 and shortly...

Oct 19, 2023

I am heartbroken to announce the death of our mother, Darlene DeNike. She passed away suddenly in a tragic accident at the age of 49. Darlene was born in Poughkeepsie NY on March 19, 1974.  She is predeceased by her mother Doris DeNike, and her father Robert DeNike. She was a part of a very diverse family with many...

Oct 10, 2023

Myrtle Victoria Reid-Duhaney, 89 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on October 10, 2023, at Home, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on September 1, 1934, in Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Reid and Albertha Anderson. She was employed as a Home Health Aide at Executive Towers in Poughkeepsie, NY retiring in January of...

Oct 5, 2023

Geraldine Mannese Wilkinson, 80, of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital of WMC.  Born on July 13, 1943, in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of James A. Mannese and Geraldine J. Andreassi.  She graduated from Marlboro High School and Albany Business School and was part owner of GLM Corporation located in...

Sep 20, 2023

Betty Gibson, 77 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on September 20, 2023, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.  She was born on April 6, 1946, in Fort Lauderdale Florida.  She retired from Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital where she was a Nurses Aide.  In Poughkeepsie, NY she married the love of her life Leonard Lawrence Sr who survives at home. ...

Sep 18, 2023

Our dear mother, Ngoi Huynh, sadly passed away on Monday September 18, 2023, at the age of 75. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She is survived by three children and their spouses/partners, Liem Huynh and his life partner Ngoc Huynh, Loan Nguyen and her husband Khuong Nguyen, and LeAnne DePalma and...

Sep 10, 2023

Thelma E. Gordon, 85 Of Hyde Park, NY passed away on Sunday September 10, 2023, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie.  Born in Kingston Jamaica on December 19, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Roy and Ella Louise Barnes.  Thelma enjoyed home decorating, travelling, cooking, gardening and sowing.

She is survived by her brother...

Sep 3, 2023

Barbara Ann Williams, affectionately known as Bobbie passed away on September 3, 2023.   Bobbie was born on July 20, 1954, in Poughkeepsie, New York to Oscar Thomas and Frances J. Williams, and from that union Bobbie was one of eleven children. Bobbie was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School and begin her business career of over 40 years between...

Sep 3, 2023

Marie J. Lauria, 97, a longtime resident of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on September 3, 2023. Preceded in death are her parents Hans & Maria Fust, husband, Pasty Lauria and sons, Franklin Stowers and Timothy Lauria. Marie is survived by her son Lawrence Lauria, daughters Maria Bailey and Kathleen Lauria. She also leaves behind...

Sep 1, 2023

James Edward Owens, 83 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2023.  Born on December 27, 1939, In Roseboro North Carolina, he was the son of the late Perry David Owens and Letha Boulden Melvin.  He retired from IBM in Poughkeepsie as a Maintenance Supervisor.  James enjoyed playing bingo at Interfaith Towers, washing and waxing...

Aug 26, 2023

Kay F. Geigel, 74 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023during herbrief rehab stay at the PinesNursing Rehabilitation Ccenter in Poughkeepsie. Born in Manhattan, NY on September 28, 1948 she was one of four children of the late Samuel Brown and Norma Williams. On September 17, 1984 in the Bronx, she married day Saints in Poughkeepsie....

Aug 24, 2023

Harriet D Mickell Jennings Jarrett was born on October 3,  1947, in South Carolina, Waterboro. Her mother was Rita Jennings Mickell, and her father was Marvin Mickell Sr. Harriet moved to New York, where she spent the majority of her life in the Bronx. While in the Bronx she met her husband and father of her 6 kids Gerard...

Aug 23, 2023

Ann Neuner Moran, the beloved mother of James and Julie Moran, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023.

Ann was born in the township of Bayreuth, Germany, on September 30, 1941, to the late Juliane and Heinrich Neuner.  She was the youngest of their ten children.  On February 12, 1961, she emigrated to the United States and...

Aug 20, 2023

Lucia Gabriello was born on April 25th 1970 and passed away on August 20th 2023 approximately 2:29pm at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital located in Poughkeepsie NY. Lucia leaves behind four beautiful children Zoe white 21 Joseph Gabriello 14 Salvatore Gabriello 31 and Marie 24. As well as her brother and sister Tony and Lori Gabriello. Lucia had many friends and...