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Irene  K. Firmbach

Irene K. Firmbach

Feb 16, 2014

Irene K. Firmbach, 85, of Cohoes, formerly a resident of Kingston for over fifty years, died February 16, 2014 at St. Peters Hospital in Albany. Born in Pine Bush, NY, she was a daughter of the late John & Mary Gusciora Konefal. Irene graduated from Pine Bush Central High School and attended Ulster Community College. She worked for IBM for...

Shirley Sara Koshi

Shirley Sara Koshi

Feb 16, 2014

Dr. Shirley Sara Koshi, 55, of New York City, died Sunday, February 16, 2014. Dr. Koshi was born in Pune, India, a daughter of Puthuparumbil Koshy and the late Thankamma Varkey Koshy. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, for over 33 years Dr. Koshi worked in different practices in India, New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Early in her career, one...

Carmine  Seneca

Carmine Seneca

Feb 15, 2014

Carmine "Sonny" Seneca of Kingston, died Saturday, February 15, 2014 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Newburg, he was a son of the late Salvatore & Hazel Wilson Seneca. Carmine was a veteran of the US Army, having served as a paratrooper during the Korean Conflict. He loved to cook, especially Italian and Chinese cuisines. He was very generous...

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Ellsworth

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Ellsworth

Feb 14, 2014

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Ellsworth, 81, of Kingston, died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Betty enjoyed listening to music, watching movies and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty is survived by her son, Edgar Brown of St. Augustine, FL, four grandchildren, Timothy J. Brown, Jr and his fiance, Patricia Pagliaroni, Tiffany Rizzo, Justine Lane...

Bernard Simon

Bernard Simon

Feb 14, 2014

Bernard Simon, 81, of Hurley, died Friday, February 14, 2014 at his home. Born in Brooklyn, he was a son of the late Joseph & Esther Abramowitz Simon. Bernie was a veteran of the US Army having served in Japan during the Korean Conflict. He moved to Kingston in 1955. He worked for 36 years as a staff engineer at...

David Kaalund

David Kaalund

Feb 11, 2014

David Kaalund, 44 of Woodstock, died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Dutchess Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Pawling. Born in New York City, he was a son of Helen Kaalund of New York City. David's greatest pleasures in life were listening to music, dancing in his wheelchair and being surrounded by caring friends and loved ones. He attended the...

Dean A. Baker

Dean A. Baker

Feb 11, 2014

Dean A. Baker, 64, a longtime resident of Kingston, died 2/11/2014 at Health Alliance Mary's Avenue Campus, after a long unsuccessful battle with lung Cancer. Born in Beacon, he was a son of the late Frank R. & Constance Dean Baker, Jr. Dean was an artist who loved fishing, hunting and working on friend's cars. Dean was a kind and...

Cheryl Leah Ulrich

Cheryl Leah Ulrich

Feb 10, 2014

Cheryl Leah Ulrich, born, November 19, 1960 in Endicott, NY, daughter of Ruth and Kenneth Banks. She resided in Saugerties NY with her significant other George Devens for the past 11 years. Leaving behind her only son Kenneth Stine Jr., his wife Sarah and her only grandson, Max. Also survived by her brothers Dave, Chris, Dan and sister...

Carmen M. Fischang

Carmen M. Fischang

Feb 10, 2014

Carmen "Micki" Fischang of the Boulevard died Monday, Feb., 10, 2014 in Kingston just after spending time with her family on vacation in Florida. Micki was born in Kingston on September 7, 1953, the daughter of the late Charles and Charlotte Larkin Parry. She married the love of her life, James H. Fischang, Sr. on January 16, 1972....

Jennie C Chafouleas

Jennie C Chafouleas

Feb 8, 2014

Jennie C. Chafouleas of Emerson St. died Saturday, February 8, 2014 at HealthAlliance Hospital, Broadway Campus. She was 93. She was born in Kingston, a daughter of the late Peter and Bessie Nekos Cunaveles. Mrs. Chafouleas was an administrative assistant at IBM, retiring after 30 years of service. She was a founding member and parishioner of St. George...

Phillip  Kleinman

Phillip Kleinman

Feb 6, 2014

Phillip Kleinman, 95, a longtime resident of Kingston, died Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Golden Hill Nursing Home. Born in New York City, he was a son of the late Harry & Dora Frimmer Kleinman. Phillip worked at IBM for over 30 years as a mechanic. He was a member of the Spring Lake Fire Department where he was past...

Dolores Theresa Orr

Dolores Theresa Orr

Feb 5, 2014

Dolores Orr, 79, of Port Ewen, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Kingston Hospital. She was born November 22, 1934 in Kingston to the late Thomas and Mary Lewis. She was married to Frederick Orr who passed away on December 22nd 2001. Dolores worked as a cook for Kingston City Schools for many years until her retirement....

Terrance O'Leary

Terrance O'Leary

Feb 4, 2014

Terrance O'Leary, 52, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at home with his family by his side. He was born July 26, 1961 in Kingston, to Marie O'Leary and the late Thomas O'Leary. He was married to Michelle (Terwilliger) O'Leary. He served his country in the US Army and during that time guarded the Berlin Wall...

Paul Harold Kaiser

Paul Harold Kaiser

Feb 2, 2014

Paul Harold Kaiser, 45, of Kingston, passed suddenly Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Health Alliance Hospital, Broadway Campus, Kingston. Paul was a graduate from Kingston High School, class of 1986 and had attended Ulster County Community College. He had been employed by IBM and Infineon Technologies of East Fishkill. He loved sports, following the NY Giants, Mets, NJ...

Lawrence Banco

Lawrence Banco

Jan 31, 2014

Lawrence Edward Banco, 71, of Marbletown, died Friday January 31, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Brooklyn, he was a son of the late Max & Ida Mostowski Banco. He grew up in Brooklyn, where he attended Wingate High School and then Brooklyn College. Later he received two Masters' Degrees in Education and Supervision...

Carol A. Babendererde

Carol A. Babendererde

Jan 29, 2014

Carol Frentz Babendererde started her life in Chicago, IL. Her father, Henry Frentz was a furniture maker. Henry and Katherine with Carol moved to St. Petersburg, FL in '57 or '58. She finished High School and went to college in Miami for nursing school. She met Marty Barbendererde in 1968 and was married the same year. Marty and Carol moved...

Phillip Berbiglia

Phillip Berbiglia

Jan 28, 2014

Phillip Berbiglia, 38, of Kingston, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Denver, Colorado, he was a son of Peter and Susan Frederick Berbiglia. Phillip enjoyed drinking coffee, playing basketball and being with his Ulster Green ARC friends. In addition to his parents, Phillip is survived by two brothers, Christopher Berbiglia of Ohio, Jeremy Berbiglia...

Jacqueline L. LaBarge

Jacqueline L. LaBarge

Jan 28, 2014

Jacqueline L. LaBarge of Tami Lea Ct., Lake Katrine died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Ferncliff Nursing Home. She was 79. She was born in Lyon Mountain, NY, a daughter of the late William and Rita LaFountain Linney. After graduating from Port Henry High School, Jackie attended secretarial school. She married Andrus J. LaBarge on June 27, 1953. They moved...

Helen L O'Reilly

Helen L O'Reilly

Jan 27, 2014

Helen ''Bebe'' L. O'Reilly, 87, of Kingston, passed peacefully Monday morning, January 27, 2014 at her residence. She was born February 3, 1926 in Kingston, the daughter of the late Dr. John and Margaret Lee Larkin. She was the wife of the late Robert B. O'Reilly. Bebe was a graduate of Kingston High School and Good Council College...

Charles R. Pettey

Charles R. Pettey

Jan 26, 2014

Charles R. Pettey, 90, of Kingston, formerly of Manhattan, passed away January 26, 2014 at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck. He was born February 28, 1923 in Manhattan, to the late Calvin Pettey Sr. and Madie (Lee) Pettey. He was married to his loving wife of 30 years, Margaret (Hymes) Pettey. Charles served his country in the US...

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