OBITUARIES

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...

Jul 21, 2022

Mrs. Irene Jackson of Poughkeepsie was called home on Thursday July 21, 2022. A lifelong resident, Irene was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on June 15, 1932, to the late Edward and Frances (Gatewood) Twyman.   Irene married Willie Charles Jackson, Sr. who predeceased her in 1981.  Mrs. Jackson is survived by her sons, Scott and David Jackson, granddaughter Kiara Jackson,...

Jul 20, 2022

Kevin Sprow aka "Infinite" Sunrise May 12,1961– Sunset July 20, 2022 In life he lived with the ability to have an impactful presence with his family and his friends. Known as "Infinite" by his friends, Pops by his amazing son and his daughter in law, Daddy by his beautiful daughters, grandpa by his grandchildren, Bro by his sisters and...

Jul 20, 2022

William Mayo, Sr. was a resident of Poughkeepsie, NY. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, peacefully at home.  William was born on February 24, 1936, in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was the son of the late Lester and Rosalie Mayo. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Ethel B. Mayo. in 2007. William was...

Jul 16, 2022

Antonio Andre Pittman, affectionately known as "Sky", went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 16th, 2022. Antonio was born on December 30th, 1972, at Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York to Janice Faye and James Earl Pittman.He was predeceased by his parents Janice and James Earl Pittman, his aunt and god-mother Carolyn Moore. Antonio was an...

Jul 16, 2022

Andre Coleman, 53, of Port Ewen, NY and previously of Manhattan, NYC passed away on July 16, 2022. He was born on October 25, 1968, in Hudson, NY to Kenneth Broadhead and Loretta Coleman. Andre received his associates/bachelors from Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Fl. Andre was a Disabled Military Veteran serving in the United States Air Force...

Jul 13, 2022

On the night of July 13, 2022, Karen Ann Hinton slipped from early sorrow and entered into eternal rest at home peacefully. Karen was born March 24, 1961 to the late Anna Mae Twyman Johnson and Horace Edward Hinton. She was one of twelve children. She received education in the Poughkeepsie City School District. Karen worked in many places...

Jul 5, 2022

Nicole J. Jackson, 51, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on June 5, 2022, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.  She was born on December 9, 1970, in Poughkeepsie, NY to Richard H. Freeman and Sheila E. Boone.  Nicole was a graduate of Poughkeepsie High School Class of 1989 and attended C.W.Post Krisler Business Institute.  She was a Fashion...

Jul 3, 2022

Daniel Curtis Mizell Sr, a lifetime Poughkeepsie resident entered eternal rest on July 3, 2022, at Westchester County Medical Center. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and cousin. Daniel was born on July 6, 1957, to the late Daniel and Margaret Mizell. Daniel met and married Judith Wood on October 24, 1980. Daniel had...

Jun 10, 2022

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, A house not made with hands eternal in the heavens.  (II Corinthians 5:1) Sister Mandy Jackson departed this life and transitioned into eternal life on Friday, June 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie,...

Jun 8, 2022

Family & Home Life ~ Unknowing to us June 6, 2022 would be the last time Deacon Perman Lorenzo Reid, III, and Mother Evelyn V. Reid would celebrate their anniversary, 57 years of matrimony and almost 60 years of being together as a couple. On June 8, 2022, surrounded by family, our Lord called Perman home. Married in 1965,...

Jun 2, 2022

Tamar Tecero Cherry Jr. was born on February 11, 2007, in Poughkeepsie, New York to Tiffany Melvin and Tamar Cherry Sr. He was called home to heaven on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Bartow, Florida. He was 15 years old.

Tamar was born in Dutchess County where he was well-known in the community for his caring, loving,...