OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...