OBITUARIES

Mar 25, 2025

Concetta “Connie” Carpino, 92, of East Kingston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in her home. She was born on May 14, 1932, in East Kingston, the daughter of the late John and Rose (Garafalo) Guido. In 1951 she married the love of her life, Ralph “Sonny” Carpino. Ralph passed away in 1997. She worked for Sid Halpern...

Mar 21, 2025

Nicholas Roberti, Sr., 83, of Homosassa, FL, formerly of Kingston, NY, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at home in Homosassa. He was born on June 9, 1941, in Kingston, NY, son of the late Louis and Rose (Santamoreno) Roberti. He was married to the love of his life, the late Marjorie "Marge" Roberti, they wed on August 7,...

Mar 29, 2025

Lila Vazquez, 92, of Kingston, NY, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, resilience, and devotion to her family on Saturday March 29, 2025, at Golden Hill in Kingston, NY. She was born on December 7, 1932, in the Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Mario and Elizabeth (Cusamano) Liguori. Predeceased by the love of her...

Mar 26, 2025

Nancy D'Auge, 90, of Kingston, NY, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Ten Broeck Center in Lake Katrine, NY. She was born on June 29, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Giovanni and Mary (Rocco) Acca. She was married to the love of her life for 53 years, the late Salvatore...

Mar 25, 2025

Ernest Minard Myer, 89, of West Hurley, NY, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Baptist Home at Brookmeade in Rhinebeck, NY. Ernie was born on August 2, 1935, in Kingston, NY, son of the late Ernest and Mabel (Elmendorf) Myer.

Ernie graduated from Kingston High School, Class of 1952 and Union College, Class of 1956. On June 29, 1957...

Mar 24, 2025

Malcolm Q. “Mac” Carnright, 92, of Kingston, NY, formerly of Zena, passed away on Monday March 24, 2025, at Ten Broeck Center in Lake Katrine, NY. He was born on October 24, 1932. Mac was the husband of the late Leonora "Nora" Carnright, they wed on August 15, 1954.

Early in life he worked as a farm hand taking care of...

Mar 21, 2025

Margaret L. Gagnon (Michaud), 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 21 at Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, NY. Margaret (Marge) was born in Cohoes, NY on July 20, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Leona Michaud (Lessard).

Marge had a lifelong passion for serving others in the healthcare field. After she...

Mar 19, 2025

Cora C. DeCicco Martin, 96, of Fort Mill, SC, where she resided with her daughter and family for the past 4 years. Previously a resident of Kingston, NY for 92 years. She was born June 15, 1928, in East Kingston. The daughter of the late John and Ada (Flanigan) DeCicco. She was the loving wife to the late Robert B....

Mar 14, 2025

Amy Michelle Crossfield April 29, 1972 – March 14, 2025

Amy Michelle Crossfield (52), beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at Hudson Valley Hospice in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was born on April 29, 1972, at 2:00 PM in Midwest City, OK, to Paul and Pam Crossfield.

Amy was preceded in death by her grandparents...

Mar 3, 2025

Herbert F. Morehouse, Sr., 95, of Hurley, NY, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at home in Hurley, NY. He was born on March 23, 1929, in the Town of Ulster, NY, and was the son of the late Daniel Van Leuven Morehouse and Caroline Amelia Maria Metzger.

Herb was married on October 16th, 1955, to Lois Marguerite Saile. Last...

Mar 1, 2025

Mardon Orsland, born January 7, 1933, died peacefully on March 1, 2025. He was born in Hovag, Norway and came to Brooklyn, New York in 1947. It is there where he met and married the love of his life of 68 years Anna Orsland. 

He served in the United States Army and Merchant Marines before starting his own successful excavating company...

Feb 27, 2025

Elnora Deyo Houghtaling McSpirit beloved wife of the late Robert McSpirit and later partner to Bernhardt Kramer born to Augustus and Hazel (Deyo) Houghtaling passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at 97. 

Elnora is survived by her son Dennis McSpirit and his wife Karen, three grandchildren, Meredith, Sara Anne and Garrett; four great grandchildren Jaeylah, Mia, Silas, and Josalyn; and...

Feb 26, 2025

Dennis V. Helm, 82, of Connelly, NY, passed away on February 26, 2025 at home in the care of his son. He was born in Manhattan, NY, on June 13, 1942, the son of the late Harry and Julia (Beaver) Helm. 

After working various jobs, he was drafted by the Army and served in the Korean War. He was a former...

Feb 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marie J. Papa

January 27, 1944 – February 24, 2025

In the quiet of her cherished home and prayers ascended like incense to Heaven, surrounded by the embrace of those she loved most, Marie Jeanette Papa, our beloved matriarch was called to eternal rest on February 24, 2025. With the holy names of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph upon...

Feb 24, 2025

Grace E. Heaney, 104, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Mountain Valley Manor in Kingston. She was born on June 23, 1920, in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Howard and Florence (Aliton) Elmendorf. She was married to the late Edward Heaney who passed away on June 21, 2007. Grace was a member of the...

Feb 22, 2025

Peter J. Tirc, 66, of Schenectady, NY, formerly of Kingston, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1958 in Kingston, NY, son of the late Paul E. Tirc and Ann (Zlock) Tirc. 

He was a graduate of Coleman High School and later Paul Smith's College. For many years he worked as a professional land...

Feb 18, 2025

Michael Thomas Sanchez (age 70) passed in his sleep in the early morning hours of Tuesday February 18th, of course, on his own terms. The long-time Rhinebeck resident was born on October 18th 1954 in the Bronx, NY.

He is survived by the love of his life, and wife of 50 years, Barbara Sanchez and his cherished daughters Frances Netzel (husband...

Feb 16, 2025

Kristen Beth Carlisle Morgan, 56, of Newburgh, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 following a lengthy illness, at Sapphire Nursing Home - Meadow Hill in Newburgh, NY. She was born on April 10, 1968 in Kingston, NY and was the daughter of JT Carlisle and Nancy Giles Carlisle Kavaky. 

Kristen was a native of Saugerties, NY and graduated from...

Feb 16, 2025

Feb 15, 2025

Diann Montgomery, 65, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. She was born on September 30, 1959 in Bartow, FL, daughter of the late Leroy Harris and Mattie Lou Bowens. 

Diann was a Chef at Golden Hill Nursing Home in Kingston, NY, for many years. 

She enjoyed cooking for her family, spoiling...