OBITUARIES

Roy Freeman

Mar 13, 2023

Roy Freeman, 95 of Woodstock NY, formerly of Kingston, died peacefully at his home with Dotty, his wife of 73 years, at his side. Roy was born in Manhattan in 1928 to Walter and Jean Friedman. He was predeceased by his parents and his beloved brothers Paul and Bob. He could not have been more loved by his daughters Rona...

George Nettle, Jr.

Mar 12, 2023

George T Nettle Jr., born January 22, 1946 in Kingston, NY was called home on March 12, 2023 at HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY.  The son of the late George Sr. and Martha Nettle of Kingston, NY.  George was a lifelong Ulster County resident and a graduate of the General Motors Training Center in Terrytown, NY.  George spent most of...

Warren Boroson

Mar 12, 2023

NY Times article:

Warren Boroson, Who Surveyed Psychiatrists on Goldwater, Dies at 88 The defeated Republican presidential candidate sued Mr. Boroson and the magazine he worked for, saying it had libeled him for suggesting that he was mentally unfit for the presidency.

Warren Boroson, worried that the 1964 Republican presidential nominee, Barry Goldwater, might not be stable enough to...

Elizabeth "Betty" Hickey

Mar 11, 2023

After an amazing life of nearly 86 years, Elizabeth A. (McCord) Hickey was called home to her loving God on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY.

The daughter of the late Chester and Gertrude McCord, Elizabeth (or “Betty”, as she was known to friends and family) was born in Kingston on April 22, 1937. After...

Joan E. Coles

Mar 9, 2023

Joan E. Coles, 93, of the Town f Ulster, NY, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at home. She was born April 22, 1929, in Kingston, NY to the late John W. and Mildred Osterhoudt. Joan was married to her predeceased husband, Allan Coles, on May 16, 1948.

She was the Deputy Director of the Real Property Tax Service Agency...

Carolyn Colburn Short

Mar 7, 2023

Carolyn Short, 84, of Kingston, NY,   passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Health Alliance Hospital - Mary's Ave Campus in Kingston, NY.  She was born on March 19, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA and was the daughter of the late Joseph Colburn and Caroline Mary Napolitano.

 

Carolyn graduated from St. Ursulas Academy and Daemen College. She...

Dennis G. Sell

Mar 6, 2023

Dennis George Sell passed away on Monday March 6, 2023 at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 24, 1947 in Allentown PA to Evelyn Sell Keck. Dennis was predeceased by his mother, Evelyn Keck; his stepfather, Russel Keck; and his grandparents, Frederick and Lizzie Sell.

Dennis graduated from Louis E. Dieruff...

John Armstrong, Sr.

Mar 5, 2023

We regret to announce the passing of John David Armstrong, Sr., of Kingston, New York, who sadly left us on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 12:46am.   Son of the late Ethel & Hobart Armstrong, John Sr, was born in Kingston, NY on January 5, 1935.  He is survived by his loving wife Shirley L. Armstrong, his five children, Bryan,...

Gloria Zoda

Mar 4, 2023

Gloria Zoda, 90, of Kingston, NY, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Golden Hill Nursing & Rehab Center in Kingston, NY. She was born on April 10, 1932, in Kingston, daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Orefice) Zoda.

Gloria was a graduate of Kingston High School. She also attended the...

Lois M. Ostapczuk

Mar 2, 2023

 

Lois Marilyn Ostapczuk, 75, of Shokan, New York passed away peacefully at her home underHudson Valley Hospice care, on March 2, 2023. Born in Newark on February 10, 1948, Loisgrew up in Union, New Jersey with her three brothers, two sisters, and loving parents Robert andDoris Koch. Lois was a 1966 graduate of Union High School and 1970 graduate...

Ronald Walter LeFevre

Feb 28, 2023

Ronald LeFevre, 72, of Kingston, NY passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at home in Kingston, NY. He was born on April 12, 1950 in Kingston, NY and was the son of the late Cornelius LeFevre, III and Ruth LeFevre.

 

Ronald worked for NYS Thruway Authority for 36 years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking,...

John Joseph Mavretich

Feb 28, 2023

John Mavretich, 74, of West Park, NY passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at home in West Park, NY. He was born on June 15, 1948 in Flushing, NY and was the son of the late John Mavretich and Viola Pettit. He graduated from Fordham University in 1970.

 

John served in the U.S Army from 1970-1972. After his...

James Francis Garvey

Feb 28, 2023

James Francis Garvey, 79, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 28 2023 at home. He was born on August 16, 1943 in Springfield, VT, son of William and Stacia (Dubanavich) Garvey. For 31 years James was lovingly known as “The Perfect Husband” by his wife Melanie (Sherman) Garvey, they wed on August 17, 1991.Jim grew up a happy,...

Ruth M. Senecal Cornacchia

Feb 26, 2023

Ruth Mirabile Senecal Cornacchia, 88, formerly of Shokan, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Ten Broeck Commons in Lake Katrine, NY. She was born on October 24, 1934 in Albany, NY and was the daughter the late Charles and Margaret (Lee) Mirabile.

Ruth worked for NYS Thruway Authority as a toll collector for 20 years. After retiring,...

Rudolph "Rudy" Michlewski, Jr.

Feb 25, 2023

Rudolph “Rudy” Michlewski Jr., of Kingston, New York, passed away on February 25, 2023 at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, after a very brief illness. He was 73 years old. Rudy was a Kingston High School graduate (1969) and a IBEW Local 363 electrician for 50 years until his retirement. He was also a proud member of the Sons of...

Robert Reed

Feb 23, 2023

Robert G Reed, 75, of West Hurley, NY, passed away on February 23, 2023 at Greene Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Catskill, NY. He was born on February 1, 1948, son of the late Ralph G. Reed and Hilda VanWormer Reed.

Robert served in the US Army and was a member and former Commander of the Douglas L. Cordo Post...

Angela "Pat" McCall

Feb 21, 2023

Angela “Pat” McCall, 91, of Bayonne, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Waterview Hills Nursing Home in Purdys, NY. She was born on January 6, 1932 in Bayonne, NJ, daughter of the late Luciano and Mary (DeCrosta) Massarelli.

She worked as a teacher in the Bayonne School system for many years. She was a volunteer at Antone...

Charlotte Martin

Feb 15, 2023

Charlotte Martin, 79, of Olivebridge, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at her home in Olivebridge, NY surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 11, 1943 in Queens, NY and was the daughter of the late Adolf Muller and Charlotte Spreeman Muller.

 

Charlotte was married on September 21, 1968, to Donald E. Martin....

Bonnie DeCicco

Feb 13, 2023

Our Precious Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, Bonnie DeCicco, 71, of Kingston, NY, passed away on the Second Day of the week, February 13th 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with diabetes and renal failure. 

Bonnie was the daughter of the late Alpheus and Cora Shumen. She was the middle daughter of 3, her sisters are Rosemarie...

Susan Clancy

Feb 11, 2023

 

Susan Clancy’s calling was nursing, and it took her on many adventures in her life – from hospital and emergency and operating rooms to trauma centers and bush planes and telemedicine. Sadly, the adventures came to end with Ms. Clancy’s passing Feb. 11. She was 68.

At times, Ms. Clancy, who lived in Atlanta and grew up in Kingston,...