OBITUARIES

Apr 14, 2022

Apr 14, 2022

Beverly M. Acker, 85, of Kingston died on Thursday April 14, 2022, peacefully surrounded by her loved one. Born in Gabriels, NY she was the daughter of the late Reginald Russell & Frederica Martin. Beverly was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother (GGA) and sister. She worked as a school bus driver starting with Acker Bus Line, then Laidlaw...

Apr 12, 2022

Thomas E. Twyford, 69, of Kingston, died, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was a son of the late Francis & Jean Van Riper Twyford. Tom was the owner of OK Chimney Services. He was an avid golfer, devoted father and partner and will be remembered for always taking care of his...

Apr 11, 2022

Craig J. “CJ” Johnson, 71, of West Hurley, NY, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at home. He was born August 19, 1950 in Kingston, NY son of the late George Walter Johnson and Doreen Ida (Pearse) Johnson. Craig was married to Nancy (Greene) Johnson, they just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 30th 2022.

 

He retired from...

Apr 11, 2022

Stephan E. Withall, 74, of Kingston, passed away Monday April 11, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Arthur Withall & Erminia Brancati. Stephan attended a one-room schoolhouse in Rifton and graduated from Kingston High School in 1964. He served in the United States Army from 1966-1969 and was stationed at...

Apr 10, 2022

Joan Amarello passed away on April 10, 2022 in Boise, Idaho. She was born to Olivier (Parish) and Alfred Otto in Kingston, NY on August 2, 1929. While she had no actual siblings, many days were spent at her grandparents’ home with her aunt Elsie Krauser’s children (her first cousins), who were as close as any brothers and sisters. A...

Apr 9, 2022

John J. Bunce, 90, of Kingston, NY, passed away suddenly Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Health Alliance Hospital - Broadway Campus in Kingston, NY. He was born March 31, 1932 in Kingston, NY, son of the late Henry and Mary (Lansing) Bunce. John was married to Marie (Alfini) Bunce for 52 years, Marie passed away in 2005. As a hobby,...

Apr 8, 2022

Apr 8, 2022

Shelley Cook, 83, of Woodstock, died peacefully Friday April 8, 2022, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Handel & Mollie Heller. A teacher, a mentor, an ombudsman, a supporter to those in need, Shelley dedicated her life to helping those in crisis as a social worker thru Legal Aid in...

Apr 7, 2022

Peter Ross Baker June 5, 1943-April 7, 2022. Peter died peacefully on Thursday April 7th, surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late Ross and Irene Baker of Manchester, New Hampshire.  He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Catherine (Purdie), and his children, Stephanie Anne Baker and her partner George Hucker of Kingston, New York,...

Apr 5, 2022

Michael Angelo DiBeneditto, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 peacefully in his sleep. He was 90 years old. He is survived by his wife, Mary DiBeneditto, his daughter, Cyndy DiBeneditto, and his daughter in law, Jacqui Harding. He also leaves behind his brother Domenic DiBeneditto and his sister-in-law Janice DiBeneditto and several nieces and nephews and friends.

Michael...

Apr 5, 2022

Steven Charles “Pops” Curtis, 68, of Kingston, NY passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at HealthAlliance Hospital, Broadway Campus in Kingston, NY. He was born April 16, 1953 in Kingston, NY, son of the late Robert and Dolores (Gregory) Curtis.

 

Pops was a Kingston High School Graduate, Class of 1971. He formerly worked at Spiesman's Bakery where he...

Apr 4, 2022

Melody M. (Norsgaard) Newcombe, of Mt. Tremper, NY, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022 at The Thompson House in Rhinebeck, NY. A resident of Mt. Tremper for many years, Melody was born in New York City, NY on July 22, 1947, daughter of the late Conrad Campbell Norsgaard and Grace May (Homan) Norsgaard. She spent her childhood in Englewood,...

Apr 4, 2022

Neil A. Schaffer, 60 of Woodstock, NY passed away on April 4, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He fought until his final day, never losing his sense of humor.

Neil was born on May 11, 1961 to Sonya and Jack Schaffer in New York City. He owned and operated Schaffer Excavating in Woodstock for 30 years. He was...

Apr 3, 2022

Lillian Anderson, 91, of Kingston, died Sunday, April 3, 2022 at home. Born in Waukegan, IL, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. & Emily Hatton Herman. Lillian was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Activities she enjoyed include bowling, scouting, traveling and volunteering in community organizations. She was a long time and active member of Fair Street...

Apr 2, 2022

Magdalena Ambrus, 82, of Catskill, died, Saturday, April 2, 2022 at home. Born in Yugoslovia, she was the daughter of Livia Keta. Magdalena is survived by her daughter, Doris Walker and her partner, Christopher Leach of Hannacroix, NY, a granddaughter, Jessica Cautela of Kingston, a grandson, Michael Spiecker of Kingston and a great granddaughter, Laela Spiecker. In addition to her...

Apr 1, 2022

Nancy Jean VanEtten, 66, passed away at The Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, in Newburgh on Friday, April 1, 2022. She lived in Ulster County her whole life; most recently residing in Rosendale for over twelve years. She was the first twin daughter born to the late Gordon Elmond VanEtten and June Dell Nesbitt. Nancy had a 37-year career in banking,...

Mar 26, 2022

Noami L. Halpern, 107 years old, of Kingston, died, Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Golden Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Noami was the daughter of the late Reuben & Sarah Galush Leaf. She was born in Jerusalem when it was part of the Turkish Ottoman Empire. She moved to New York City with her parents in 1915. When she was...

Mar 26, 2022

Barbara A. Johnson, 85, of Kingston, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at her home. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leonard & June Henry Potts. She was the wife of the late Carl A. Johnson who passed in 1992. Barbara was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church. Funeral Service and interment will be held privately....

Mar 26, 2022

Mary Cooter, 84, of Kingston, died on Saturday, March 26th, 2022, at Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mary was born in Syracuse and was 1 of 13 siblings. Mary does not have any surviving relatives however she considered her church and housemates her family. Mary resided at the Ashokan IRA since 2016, prior to that she lived at the...