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The listings below represent the services of those men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician. Our Fallen Heroes also include military personnel who died in active service, including members of the Coast Guard, or Army Reserve.
A hero is someone who does what he or she can, despite the personal cost, when it needs to be done. Our Fallen Heroes put themselves in harm's way while protecting and serving a community, and paid the ultimate price. We are honored to be entrusted with their memory.
In this way we know that we help you to remember the courage of those who put their lives on the line defending life, liberty, and the property of others.
If the person you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your Fallen Hero. Names are listed alphabetically.
Past Services
Sarah English
December 08, 1958 - - December 03, 2023
Sarah English was funny. She’d be the first person to tell you. Her extensive community of friends and family mourn her passing and will forever miss her humor and good spirit. Surrounded by an abundance of love, Sarah, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, colleague, and friend, peacefully passed away on December 3rd, 2023, at the age of 64, after a battle with cancer. ...
Walter Evanoski Jr
September 07, 1941 - - October 28, 2023
Walter “Wally” Evanoski Jr. passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the age of 82, after a brief illness. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the son of the late Josephine and Walter Evanoski, Sr. Walter is a US Army veteran. He landed a job in the 1960’s with IBM, which brought him to Dutchess County, N.Y. Walter retired with over twenty-five years with IBM. Walter ...
Catherine Elwell
October 15, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Catherine Elwell, a truly remarkable and generous soul who touched the lives of so many. Catherine Virginia (McPeck) Elwell, 86, of Poughkeepsie, New York and recently residing in Schenectady, New York left this world on October 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, leaving a legacy of kindness, service, a ...
Elizabeth Elmendorf
July 08, 1942 - - July 16, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Elizabeth Rose Elmendorf (Gilmer) of Poughkeepsie, NY. She died at age 81 on July 16. Elizabeth passed away surrounded by her loved ones after a long, courageous battle with cancer, which she fought with dignity and determination. She was born on July 8, 1942 to James and Lena Gilmer. She is survived by her life partner Anthony Crudele of ...
George Ellis
June 04, 1949 - - May 22, 2023
Emily Effron
August 16, 1948 - - April 29, 2023
Emily Effron, 74, a life-long resident of the City of Poughkeepsie, died peacefully at home on April 29, 2023. She was born on August 16, 1948, the daughter of Robert J. and Edith Liebman Effron. Emily retired from a long career at St. Francis Hospital as an aide in the physical therapy unit and then went on to work part-time at ShopRite in Poughkeepsie where she retired afte ...
John Engelien
November 28, 1942 - - March 31, 2023
John Todd Engelien (John T Engelien) passed away after a brief illness. He was born on November 28, 1942 in Mineola, NY. He was the son of John Engelien and Gwendolyn (Ulrich) Engelien, and younger brother to Dale (Manteo) Engelien. At 17, he entered the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1962. John was a lifelong proud employee of IBM in various locations and capacitie ...
Michael Effron
May 11, 1940 - - December 09, 2022
Mike (Michael) Effron died Friday December 9, 2022. He was 82 years old and resided in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. Mike graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and from the University of Vermont with a degree in history. Mike worked until his recent retirement for EFCO Products, Inc. in Poughkeepsie, a bakery supply company started by his late father William Effron (Sadie). Mik ...
Peter Emmett
December 13, 1951 - - October 12, 2022
Peter J. Emmett, 70 years old, passed away peacefully at his home on October 12th 2022. He was a lifelong Resident of the Town of Lagrange and Poughkeepsie areas. He had several hobbies that he enjoyed; one being making delicious desserts for family gatherings. He will missed by friends and family which includes two sisters, Barbara Pendergast, Linda Rushano, a brother Wayne E ...
Georgia Evangelou
June 10, 1929 - - July 09, 2022
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