Jennifer Strang-Thrasher

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WASSAIC — Jennifer J. Strang-Thrasher, 50, of Wassaic passed away on Feb. 4, 2024, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Jennifer was a direct care worker at Cardinal Hayes in Millbrook for 30 years.

Born on Sept. 26, 1973, in Sharon, she was the daughter of Bonnie (Coons) Strang and the late Gordon Strang who predeceased her on Feb. 2, 2022.

Jennifer was a graduate of Dover High School class of 1992 and received an Associates Degree from Dutchess Community College. On June 6, 2002, she married Daryl Thrasher of Poughkeepsie.

In addition to her mother and husband, Jennifer is survived by three sons, Andrew Thrasher of Palm Harbor, Florida, LeShawn Thrasher of Rochester, New York, and Teyvon Thrasher of Wassaic. She is also survived by an aunt, Pamela Rabideau of Dover Plains and many friends.

Calling hours took place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at the Hufcut Funeral Home, 3159 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY. Funeral services followed at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. R. Kent Wilson officiating. To send the family a condolence, please visit www.hufcutfuneralhome.com

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