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Poughkeepsie Murder Victim Remembered As Family Man, Athletic Standout
Nakia Bruton 42, of Poughkeepsie, died on Thursday, Sept. 14, after being stabbed by his girlfriend on Winnikee Avenue.
Born on Nov. 24, 1974, in Poughkeepsie, Bruton was the son of Gwen Pearson and the late Willie Bruton.
The father of four children, Bruton's life was centered on spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed playing all sports, but he excelled in soccer.
After graduating from Poughkeepsie High School in 1992, he attended Cazenovia College where he earned his Associate Degree in liberal arts. Bruton also enjoyed cooking, he worked at Benny's 10th Inning for many y…
Deborah Spaun Of Poughkeepsie, 47, Active In PTA
Deborah L. Spaun, 47, of Poughkeepsie, died Sunday, Sept. 17, surrounded by her family.
Born in West Hempstead on Long Island, on Feb. 21, 1970, she was the daughter of Margaret Crisci-Haag and the late Joseph Edwin Haag.
A Westchester native, Spaun and her husband, Gregory Spaun, moved to LaGrange 10 years ago and became involved in the community.
She was an active member and board member of both the Overlook-Titusville PTA and the Arlington Schools Special Education PTA and was formerly involved with A Mother's Kiss, a charity in her native Long Island dedicated to helping families of c…
