OBITUARIES

Jul 11, 2023

Rita Ellen Wise was born June 28, 1966, to the late Richard H. Swan, Sr. (aka Wise) and Bertha Mae Wise (nee Deyo) in Poughkeepsie, New York. She departed this life on July 11, 2023.Rita was raised, educated, worked, and lived in Poughkeepsie the majority of her life. Rita was nonjudgmental, caring and loving to everyone she came in...

Jul 9, 2023

Jody Louise Jackson Satriani died at home on July 9, 2023.  When Jody was diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer, she chose to stay in her home surrounded by her artwork, books, "best cat Missy", and a constant flow of friends and family.

Jody was born on July 21, 1952 at the Butterfield Hospital in Cold Spring, NY...

Jul 1, 2023

Lousonyia Shron Wright, 64 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on 7/1/2023.  Born in Bayside Queens, NY on June 9, 1959, she was the daughter of Anthony Barnes.  She was educated in the Millbrook School System and a graduate of Cosmetology School and theology.  She worked for St. Cabrini from 1980-1988. She retired in 1988. On September 28, 2002, in...

Jul 1, 2023

On July 1, 2023 Arlene M. "Swartz" Louis (77) was spiritually released from her earthly body inside of her home. She transitioned peacefully and pain free in the company of her husband, Rodney Louis. Arlene was an avid bingo player, bowler, fisher, and collectors of porcelain dolls, dolphins, and elephants. Arlene was born at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on...

Jun 5, 2023

Domonique L. Williams was born in Manhasset, NY on August 11, 1986 to Eunice Bass and Tommy Edwards. She completed her education at Poughkeepsie High school and Boces trade school. She was employed as a Certified Nurse Assistant at Highland Extended Care Rehabilitation.  Domonique has a amazing outlook on life. Her family was everything right her. She was a...

Jun 5, 2023

James Pellegrino age 76 of Clinton Corners, NY passed away from cancer at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck NY on June 5, 2023. Jim was born and raised in Corona Queens NY by his parents Armand and Genevieve Pellegrino. In Queens he attended Saint Leo Elementary School and Newtown High School, graduating in 1964.  Jim served in the U.S....

Jun 1, 2023

Roxanne Marie Pendleton (White) age:66 passed away Thursday June 1st, 2023 in her home in Poughkeepsie, New York. Roxanne was born June 28th, 1956 in Carmel, New York to her parents Sewell Arthur White Sr. And Ella Jane White (Miller). She finished school and married Victor James Pendleton in 1976. They had 3 children and moved to Westbrook Maine....

May 30, 2023

Catherine Mary Liefer-Carlton

Cathy Liefer-Carlton, 62, passed away on May 30, 2023.  Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of Franklin G. Liefer and Rita M. Kilpatrick.  She is survived by her children Daniel Carlton Jr, and Ariel Carlton.  She is predeceased by both parents and her brother Franklin G. Liefer Jr. She leaves behind her...

May 27, 2023

Charles (Charlie)Francis Wood passed away peacefully on May 27,2023. He was born November 20,1929 to parents William and Winnifred Wood in Detroit, Michigan

Charlie outlived his wife of 66 years, Eleanor Joanne, as well as his brother William and his two sisters Patricia and Gloria. He is survived by his three children, William Wood (wife Monika and...

May 22, 2023

Arthur J. Charter, 79 passed away Monday May 22, 2023, after battling a long illness. Art, a life-long Poughkeepsie resident, was predeceased by his parents Claire and Lillian Charter, sister, Barbara Palmateer, and brother Kenneth Charter. He is survived by sisters Gail Burger and husband Garth of Gardiner, and Arlene Mund and husband Don of Hyde Park.

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May 19, 2023

Louis Milburn, 80, died on May 19, 2023 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital. A longtime Poughkeepsie resident, he was born on July 24, 1942, in Manhattan, the son of Ruby Milburn and Louis Rollins. He was father to Annette Joyce.

After surviving the Attica uprising, he brought several important prison rights cases that improved prison medical care and...

May 15, 2023

Priscilla Graham Vandemark 90, of Poughkeepsie, NY Passed away at Hudson Valley Rehab and Extended Care Center in Highland, New York on May15, 2023. Priscilla was born November 15, 1932, the daughter of Kelsey Dubois Graham and Frances Odell Graham. Priscilla attended Poughkeepsie Schools and in 1954 graduated from Vassar College with a degree in economics.  She married Roger...

May 13, 2023

On January 16, 2004, Thomas (Jayden) Galimore-Rhodes was blessed into this world by his loving parents Veronica Galimore and Thomas Rhodes.  On May 13, 2023, he was given back to his creator far too soon.

Jayden was the most realist, loving, caring, funny yet very strong-minded young man who loved music.  To know him was to truly...

May 7, 2023

Lucille Marie Gifford 92 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away peacefully at home on Sunday May 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 3, 1930, in New Bedford, MA to the late Manuel Moniz Pimentle and Marie Flora Gendron. She was the eldest of 7 children.   Lucille graduated as valedictorian of her high school, was...

Mar 23, 2023

Angela Pearl Newman was born on August 14, 1955, to the late George W. Smith and Rosalie Smith in Mount Vernon, New York. She made her transition and entered the pearly gates eternal rest, on March 23, 2023.

Angela, affectionately known as "Big Ang", was raised in the Bronx, NY. She'd let you know that's where she...

Mar 13, 2023

Albert Butler Sr., 86 departed this life on March 13, 2023. Born November 19,1936 in Saluda, S.C. to the late Emory Butler Sr. and Lucille Hill. He was educated in Saluda Public Schools. In 1953 he moved to Washington, D.C., where he met the love of his life Dorothy Johnson. They relocated to Poughkeepsie, N.Y. in 1964 and later...

Feb 26, 2023

A Memorial Service will be held for Matthew on Sunday March 26, 2023 from 1pm to 3pm at Darrow Funeral Home, 39 So. Hamilton Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

Feb 18, 2023

Eileen L. Marallo, 91 of Wappingers Falls, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born on March 4, 1931 in Peekskill, NY she was the daughter of the late Thomas Travis and Martha Herrick.  On July 22, 1950, in Peekskill, NY she married Joseph A. Marallo, Jr. who predeceased her on September 19, 2019. She...

Feb 10, 2023

Joanne Wood, 93, of Shokan, NY, passed away quietly in her sleep on February 10th, 2023. She was born Eleanor Joanne Black on July 3, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA. Joanne attended Upper Darby High School, where she excelled in music. She went on to study music at Oberlin College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts. Following college, Joanne...

Jan 13, 2023

SHE SLEEPS

The Garland family mourns the transition of their beloved Juanita Garland

Juanita Garland departed this life peacefully on Friday January 13, 2023. She was born on February 2, 1965, in Bronx, NY at Jacobi Hospital to Stanley Lorenzo Garland Sr. and the late Lillie Mae Garland.

She had a loving childhood...