OBITUARIES

Nov 24, 2016

Pauline Oliveros, 84, of Kingston, NY, died in her sleep, Thursday, November 24, 2016 at her home. Born in Houston, TX, she was a daughter of the late John Oliveros and Edith Gutierrez. She was an American composer and accordionist who was a central figure in the development of experimental and post-war electronic art music. She was a founding member...

Nov 23, 2016

Wesley F. Odell, 74, of Saugerties, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was a son of the late Horace & Doris Knapp Odell. Wesley was a veteran. He joined the Army in 1959 at the young age of seventeen, where he was stationed in Germany and served our country for four...

Nov 21, 2016

Adele A. Gray, 72, of Saugerties, NY, passed peacefully Monday morning, November 21, 2016 at Health Alliance Hospital Broadway Campus, Kingston, NY. She was born February 20, 1944 in the Bronx, the daughter of the late Armand and Theresa Ungaro Fischetti. She was the wife of Robert H. Gray, Jr. for more than 20 years. Robert died in...

Nov 20, 2016

Joyce Ellen Carey of Kingston, New York, died at her home on Sunday, November 20, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was sixty years old. Born in Kingston, New York on July 21, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Richard W. and Beverly (Lang) Dillon. Joyce attended Vassar College and obtained undergraduate and master's degrees...

Nov 19, 2016

James (Jim) Henry Brown, 82, of West Hurley, died November 19, 2016 after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia disease at Ferncliff Nursing Home, Rhinebeck, NY. Jim was born at home in Middleburgh, New York to Herbert H. (Elesia Rorick) Brown Sr. He is predeceased by his parents, his brother Herbert S. Brown, Jr., and his sister Freda Carman....

Nov 19, 2016

Telesia Kotzias of North Bellmore, formerly of Kingston, died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL with family by her side. She was 98. Telesia, along with her husband George A. Kotzias were the owners and operators of the Gold Star Restaurant in uptown Kingston. She was a founding parishioner of St. George Greek Orthodox...

Nov 16, 2016

Paula J. Kitchen, 68, of Lake Katrine, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Catskill, she was a daughter of the late Garrie & Ella Mallory Lynn. Paula was a graduate of Catskill High School where she recently celebrated her 50th high school reunion and later went on to receive her Masters of Education from...

Nov 15, 2016

Carol Ann Haldeman, 43, of Kingston, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Kingston, she was a daughter of Fred Haldeman of Hurley and the late Helen Berberich Haldeman. Carol was a 1991 graduate of Kingston High School. She enjoyed singing and music. She also enjoyed arts and crafts and making her own...

Nov 11, 2016

Kingston - Ione M. Taft of Main St. died Friday, November 11, 2016 at home. She was 96. She was born in Middletown, OH a daughter of the late Casper and Jean Gailey Noell. A textile designer, she worked for HM Textile in New York City prior to raising her family. Her husband, Dr. Richard Taft died...

Nov 11, 2016

Caroline M. Ferraro, 94, of Kingston, died Friday, November 11, 2016 at the home of her daughter, Marilyn. Born in Kingston, she was a daughter of the late James & Fortunata Naccarato Polacco, Sr.In her earlier years, Caroline was a seamstress with various garment factories in Kingston. She was a very devout catholic who prayed the rosary every day. She...

Nov 10, 2016

Kenneth James Yedowitz, Sr., 55, died on November 10, 2016 in Kingston, NY after a short battle with cancer. Born on February 22, 1961 to Nancy Kowalchik, Kenneth was a hard working man and a devoted Father. Kenneth was a mechanic and loved working on cars. A selfless man willing to lend a hand to anybody that needed...

Nov 10, 2016

Mario Occhi, 68, of Kingston, died Thursday, November 10, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Mariano Valmozzola, Parma, Italy, he was a son of the late Ettore & Anna Croci Occhi.Mario moved to London, England in 1959 and then immigrated to the United States in 1966. He was the owner and operator of the Boiceville Supermarket...

Nov 7, 2016

Teresa J. Melnik, 84, of Kingston, died Monday, November 7, 2016 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Michael & Angelina Jordan DeCicco. Teresa enjoyed cooking and tending to her and Stash's home. Her home was her castle. She was a longtime parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church and was involved with the...

Nov 7, 2016

Teresa J. Melnik, 84, of Kingston, died Monday, November 7, 2016 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Michael & Angelina Jordan DeCicco. Teresa enjoyed cooking and tending to her and Stash's home. Her home was her castle. She was a longtime parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church and was involved with the...

Nov 4, 2016

Mildred R. (Burch) Allison, 101, of Kingston, NY, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. She was born January 15, 1915 in Rockport, CT to the late John Burch and Maude (Baker) Burch. Millie was married to Ralph J. Allison, who passed away on May 27th, 1996. She was a former Scout Leader and very involved in her church...

Nov 3, 2016

Dina DeLape Jeremy died peacefully at her sister's home in New Paltz on November 3 after a 25-year struggle with lung disease. She was 60. She is survived by her daughter Heather Jeremy of Brooklyn, NY; her partner Mark DiPietro of Citrus Heights, CA; her siblings Christine DeLape of New Paltz, NY, David DeLape of Independence, MO, and...

Nov 1, 2016

Obituary will be available soon.

Nov 1, 2016

Francis J. Wenzell, 92, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. He was born September 7, 1924 in Poughkeepsie, to the late George W. Wenzell and Helen (Smith) Wenzell. He was married to Carolyn (Daugherty) Wenzell, they wed on November 29, 1986 at St. James United Methodist Church in Kingston. Fran attended Poughkeepsie Schools and later enlisted...

Oct 31, 2016

Anne Marie Pearson, 87, of Hurley, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home in East Greenbush. She was born December 8, 1928 in Kingston, to the late Victor Roth and Lula (Markle) Roth. She was married to her loving husband of 65 years, Richard Charles Pearson.

Anne was a...

Oct 29, 2016

Carol A. Dougherty Kofler, 63, of Boiceville, died Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Kingston, she was a daughter of the late George Dougherty, Jr. and Edna (May) Walker Dougherty of Kingston. Carol was a graduate of Kingston High School and Ulster County Boces School of Nursing. She worked...