OBITUARIES

Nov 7, 2022

Ronald Stokes age 66, a lifelong Resident of Poughkeepsie New York, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family, Ronald gently closed his eyes to take his Eternal Peaceful Rest to be with his Lord and savior, On November 7th, 2022.

Son of the late Cleven "Pete" Stokes and Ethel Lee "Bay" Williams...

Oct 28, 2022

I am regretting the passing of my devoted father and best friend Vernon Campbell on October 28 2022 He was 75. Vernon is now in the loving arms of his devoted wife Diane Campbell. He was a handy man and helped everyone that needed a helping hand, was an avid lotto player and loved bingo. He is survived by...

Oct 20, 2022

Mary Jane Nameth, 81, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh, NY.  Born on November 7, 1940, in Amenia, NY she was the daughter of the late John Duncan and Marge Oviate.  Mary was a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, NY She worked for IBM for 40 years and had just...

Oct 17, 2022

Tyshon G. Johnson 31 passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. Tyshon was born September 4, 1991, to Cathis Johnson and the late Ronald C. Johnson Sr. Tyshon was educated in the city of Poughkeepsie School District. He worked for various employers, most recently Popeyes. He became of Muslim Faith in 2011. He was a strong Loving, Caring, loyal...

Oct 9, 2022

Kathleen Regina Bushy passed away at the Pines Nursing Home on Oct 9, 2022.  She was born in Poughkeepsie NY but lived in Wilmington NY for 40 years where she raised her children and worked at ODRA retiring as Head of Finance. She will be survived by her brother Tom (Sharon) McNamara from Hyde Park NY, sister Eleanor (Frank)...

Oct 7, 2022

Roy Osbert Bowen 65, late of Poughkeepsie NY and St. James Jamaica, passed on to his eternal rest at home in Poughkeepsie on Friday October 7, 2022. He was born on October 2, 1957 to Veda Blackwood and Ren Bowen in St. Elizabeth Jamaica. He was a self- employed metal fabricator. On October 6, 2011 he married Urcelyn Lumbley...

Oct 5, 2022

Barbara Fleischer, 67 of Kingston, NY passed away on October 5, 2022, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was a previous resident of Pahrump Nevada.  Born on February 26, 1955, she was the daughter of Robert Sanderson and Marion Ellswood.  Barbara loved being a mom, cooking and serving for loved ones.  She is survived by her...

Oct 1, 2022

Derek D. Frederick, 33 of Pleasant Valley, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 1, 2022.  Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on May 18, 1989, he was the son of Frances Briody who loves him dearly. Derek was employed by the Hyde Park Central School District Transportation Department as a mechanic.  Derek enjoyed living life on the edge, going out...

Sep 10, 2022

James Solomon Howard was a caring brother, father uncle, cousin and friend who departed this world on September 10, 2022, in Poughkeepsie New York at the age of 66.  James displayed his courage by facing life challenges with a smile and was strong and valiant to the end.

James was born on November 25, 1955, in Jacksonville,...

Sep 9, 2022

Richard Maiorana, age 74, of Pleasant Valley, NY passed into heaven on September 9, 2022. Rich was born in Manhattan, NYC on July 1, 1948 to parents Rosalie (Occhipinti) and Henry A. Maiorana. Following high school, Rich proudly served his country in the United States Army, 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Battalion 8th Cavalry, D Company from 5/20/1968 - 1/16/1970...

Sep 7, 2022

Roderick Eddison Alvarez, 76 years old of Columbus Ohio, passed away quietly on September 7, 2022 in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Roderick, fondly referred to as Rod, or Eddie was born on December 31, 1945 in Belize City.  He migrated to the U.S.A. in the 1960's, he spent some of his life in Los Angeles California.  Rod was married to Valda...

Sep 4, 2022

Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – Elizabeth Bauer Cwik, 92, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2022 at her lifelong home. She was born on March 18, 1930 in Kingston, NY, the daughter of Ernest G. Bauer Sr. and Helen (Hamm) Bauer. On November 11, 1951 she married the lateVincent J. Cwik Sr. who predeceased her in 1984.

A beloved...

Aug 31, 2022

Darren David Braxton Sr., 60, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and loyal family member and friend was called home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2022. He was born on September 16, 1961 in Poughkeepsie, New York to the late Swanson and Joyce Hannah- Braxton. He was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School's Class of 1979 where he...

Aug 30, 2022

Florence Zimmerman Cook was a beautiful caring wife, mother, sister, friend, and her most favorite title "Mema". She left this world suddenly on August 30, 2022, at age 78. It was important for us, and her to let you know she passed so peacefully with her daughter, Tess holding her hand and the sound of a train in the...

Aug 24, 2022

Wen He Li (何雯) went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2022, in the comfort of her home at the age of 75 following a heroic year-long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Wen was born to the late Chong Lian He (何崇廉) and Yue Bing Oh (区月冰) on June 10, 1947, in Guangzhou, China. Wen's brilliance was apparent...

Aug 22, 2022

Nancy Jean Sommerville (Leggio) 77 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Monday August 22, 2022, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie with her loving family by her side.  Born on June 20, 1945, in Poughkeepsie, NY she was the daughter of the late Vincent James Leggio Sr. and Bernice Ferendez.  She was a retired bus driver for the Arlington...

Aug 18, 2022

Clovis Osbourne Skeel Better known as Bamboo or rula, was born in Rock River Clarendon Jamaica on the 5th day of June 1954 to the late Adolphus and Emeline Skeel. He is survived by his Significant Other Verna Thomas, His 3 Children Andrea, Clifford, and Clovis 3 brothers Kenbothe Skeel, Robert skeel and George Blake 1 sister Winsome  1...

Aug 13, 2022

Carol Greddie, 71 of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on Saturday August 13, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side.  Born on July 18, 1951, in Fayetteville, NC she was the daughter of the late Rebecca Hammer.  She loved cooking, listening to music, reading the Bible and was an avid bingo player, she was passionate about spending...

Aug 9, 2022

Andre R. Williams, 64, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on August 9, 2022, at home.  Born on May 16, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Henry Williams and Flossie Pinnix.  William enjoyed spending time with his family during the holidays and loved family cookouts.  He leaves behind to cherish his memories his son Andre Walker...

Jul 29, 2022

ROBERT L. HAMMOND

Robert Leroy Hammond, 83, of Hubbell Hill, Margaretville died at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie July 29, 2022, due to complications from Covid-19. He was born in Roxbury December 29, 1938 to Raymond and Vera Morris Hammond. His mother died when he was an infant and he and a sister were raised by their...