OBITUARIES

Oct 25, 2021

William C. Taft, III of Phoenicia, NY passed away on Monday, October 25th, 2021 at HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY. He was born August 20th, 1990 in San Diego, CA and was the son of William C. Taft, Jr. and Marylee Baldwin. William worked for Active Maintenance Lawn Care in Mt. Tremper, NY where he was a landscaper...

Oct 24, 2021

John "Jack" Balogh, Jr., 87, of Stone Ridge, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 peacefully at home in Stone Ridge surrounded by his family. He was born December 22, 1933 in Kingston, NY son of the late John Balogh, Sr. and Lillian (Clearwater) Balogh. He is predeceased by his 5 siblings. He was married to Sandra...

Oct 23, 2021

Hermine Georgia Scheu (née Keyser) of Saugerties died peacefully at the Health Alliance Hospital Broadway Campus, Kingston on Saturday, October 23, 2021 surrounded by loving family and friends. She was seventy. Hermine was born in Kingston on January 5, 1951, the oldest of four children to William Sherrill Keyser and Natalie LaTour Keyser. She was a graduate of...

Oct 23, 2021

Margaret "GeeGee" Bryant-Getter, 65, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was born on October 3, 1957 in Greenville, NC. Margaret worked for Rehabilitation Support Services in Saugerties, NY, for 25 years, where she was a Receptionist and Benefit Coordinator. Margaret loved to read, especially books...

Oct 22, 2021

Eileen M Olson OLIVEBRIDGE- Eileen Olson, 87, of Woodland Drive, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at her home. Eileen was born on March 25, 1934 in Kingston, NY and was the daughter of the late Leroy and Helen (Miers) Smith. She graduated from Kingston High School in 1952. Eileen was employed by the New York Telephone Company...

Oct 21, 2021

Oct 21, 2021

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Oct 20, 2021

Linda C. Moore, 78, of Shokan, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at home. She was born May 23, 1943 in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Harold Buley, Sr. and Kathleen (Phillips) Buley. She was married to Sherman O. Moore, Sherman passed away on August 5, 2003. Linda retired in 2014 from Eastern Materials in...

Oct 16, 2021

Christopher Evans Howe, better known to his friends and family as Chris, Howie, or Officer Howe, left this world unexpectedly on October 16, 2021. Chris was born March 9, 1962 in Cuba, NY to Robert L. Howe and Sonja "Sonnie" (Fitts) Howe. He grew up in upstate NY, earned his GED and began his life's work in 1986...

Oct 14, 2021

Paul Morales, 37 of Lake Katrine, NY went to be with Jesus who he loves on Thursday October 14, 2021 at The Northeast Center in the presence of his mother, Denise. Paul was born on May 26. 1984 in Rhinebeck, NY. Paul died from cardiac arrest and chronic respiratory failure as a consequence of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Paul...

Oct 6, 2021

Stanley “Stash” Melnik, 88, a lifelong resident of Kingston, died Wednesday, October 7, 2021 at his home. Born in Kingston, he was a son of the late Michael & Caroline Setera Melnik. Stanley was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a life member of the Joyce Schirick VFW Post 1386 and a...

Oct 6, 2021

Geraldine “Deanie” Henderson, 77, of Kingston, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Northern Duchess Hospital. Born in the Bronx, she was a daughter of the late George & Helen Dulkowicz Schmitt. Deanie was a 1962 graduate of St. Ursula Academy in Kingston. Deanie is survived by her husband of 53 years, Leland Henderson of Kingston, a son, Mark Henderson of...

Oct 5, 2021

David M. Goldman, 70, of Seattle, WA, formerly of Kingston, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his home. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Bernard & Helen Kline Goldman. David graduated from S.U.N.Y. at New Paltz. He enjoyed living and working in Seattle, Washington for Boeing Aircraft. Bicycle riding, attending Seattle Mariners games and fishing were...

Oct 4, 2021

David P. Silvestri, 59, of West Palm Beach, FL, died Monday, October 4, 2021, at his home. Born and raised in Milton, New York, he was a son of James Silvestri of Vero Beach, FL., and the late Carol Ann Silvestri. David was passionate about cars, music, movies, and personal fitness. In his later years, David dedicated time to helping...

Oct 3, 2021

Walter J. Sutkowski, 84, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 in Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, Poughkeepsie after a week-long valiant struggle with a sudden illness. Born in Jersey City, NJ, to the late Walter and Fannie Sutkowski, his proud parents. Walter is survived by his loving "child bride" of 20 years, Diane (nee Trifkovich), his sister, Dorothy Cardiello,...

Oct 2, 2021

Alice Hixson Presti, 88, of Saugerties, formerly of Schenectady, died Saturday, October 3, 2021 at Aston Park Nursing home in Asheville, NC. Born in Queens, she was a daughter of the late Richard & Ruth Wehinger McKeeby. Alice was known for her beautiful watercolor paintings. Alice was survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Freedman and her husband, Michael and Holly Stratton...

Oct 2, 2021

James M. Binney, 88, of Kingston died peacefully Saturday October 2, 2021 at Health Alliance Hospital Broadway Campus in Kingston. Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Lemuel and Helen McGregor Binney. James work for Wonderbread for over 30 years. He ran the Bob Steele Motel. He was the original owner of the Grand Slam Tavern....

Oct 1, 2021

George Elias Koury, 69, of Olivebrigde died peacefully Friday October 1, 2021 surrounded by his partner and a close family of friends. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late George and Najla Forzly Koury. He is most well loved for his sense of humor, gentle kindness and his loving heart. Over his lifetime he has counseled...

Sep 29, 2021

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Sep 29, 2021

We regretfully announce the passing of Bruce A. Swierc, 48, of Torrance, California, who died unexpectedly September 29, 2021. Born in Kingston. He was the son of Edward Swierc and Diane Swierc Dousharm. As a youngster Bruce had a passion for the Beastie Boys and skateboarding of which he passed on to his children. Bruce was a loving devoted son,...