OBITUARIES

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

Robert Peter Ritter, 82, of Catskill, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his daughter’s home surrounded by family in Kingston, NY. He was born on February 1, 1942, in Catskill, NY, son of the late Peter and Helen (Breunig) Ritter. He was married to his loving wife of 64 years, Margaret (MaGinn) Ritter. 

Robert was a graduate of...

May 29, 2024

James “Jim” LaShomb, of Kingston, NY, passed away in his home on May 29, 2024. He was born on June 2nd, 1961, in Beacon, NY, to Eileen and Alvin LaShomb and was the youngest of 6 children. Jim attended Ketcham High School before the United States Marine Corps, eventually being appointed Private First Class. 

James is predeceased in death by his...

May 26, 2024

May 25, 2024

Denise G. Roeber, 71, of Kingston, NY, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born on September 23, 1952 in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Walter and Anna Mae (Elliott) Miller. Denise was married to her loving husband of 51 years, Gary S. Roeber, recently they were planning a party for their 51st wedding anniversary which would be...

May 24, 2024

May 23, 2024

Kathryn J. Murphy (1958 – 2024)

Kingston, NY - Kathryn J. Murphy, a beloved member of the Kingston community, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 19, 1958, she was a radiant soul, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and unwavering love.

Predeceased by her father Joseph P. Murphy, Kate is survived by her...

May 22, 2024

Richard A. Kruger, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY. He was born April 26, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Concetta Kruger. 

As a young man, Richard worked at Laidlaw on Wall St., where he met the love of his life, Louise (Vono)...

May 20, 2024

David Murray DuBois, 51, of Lomontville, NY, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at HealthAlliance Hospital, Mary's Ave Campus in Kingston, NY. He was born on June 16, 1972 in Kingston, NY, son of late Estelle Bundy DuBois and the late Alva DuBois. David was married to Renee Carlson. He owned and operated DuBois Painting, for many years and...

May 19, 2024

Jennifer Lynn Yerkes, born May 14th, 1973 passed away May 19th, 2024.

Jennifer is survived by her son Jaryn Yerkes and her parents Maureen Junke and Emily Ackerman. Her siblings Allison, Alex Junke, Ashley, Tina and Kyle. She was predeceased by her son Jared Yerkes, her father Neil Junke and her brother Brett Evans. Jennifer enjoyed crafts, hiking, Broadway shows and...

May 17, 2024

Dana Kimball Soechting, 69, of Kingston, NY, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, May 17, 2024. He was born in Kingston on October 31, 1954 to Jesse James and Winifred Kimball Soechting. 

Dana started out working for Bekins Van Lines, spending most of his life employed as a truck driver. When he wasn’t tearing down the highways, Dana found solace...

May 16, 2024

Christine (Gjurovich) Oakley, 74, of Accord, New York, passed away on May 16, 2024. She was born on July 1, 1949, in Kingston, New York.

 

Christine was a retired registered nurse and proudly served in the Air Force from 1968 to 1969. She was known for her strength, generosity, wit and faith. As a young single mother in the early 1970’s,...

May 10, 2024

May 3, 2024

Roger W. Crapser, 84, of Delaplane, VA, formerly of Esopus, NY, passed away on Friday May 3rd, 2024, at home.  He was born on August 13, 1939 in Hyde Park, NY, son of the late George F. and Margaret (Boardman) Crapser. He was married to the late Carol M. Crapser, they wed on June 20th, 1964 in Governeur, NY. 

He served his...

Apr 30, 2024

Maria M. Guarente, 67, of Hurley, NY, passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2024. She was born on February 3, 1957 in Kingston, NY, and was the daughter of Rosetta Marmo and the late John Marmo. 

She graduated from Kingston High School in 1975, and University at Albany in 1979. She worked for many years at IBM as a computer programmer...

Apr 27, 2024

Apr 26, 2024

Elaine Lawrence, 76, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Kingston. She was born on November 1, 1947, in Troy, NY, and lived most of her life in Woodstock, NY, and Kingston. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Sweet and Elinor Sorensen Sweet.

A graduate of Russell Sage College in Troy, NY, Elaine devoted nearly...

Apr 25, 2024

William Maxime Aumand, 98, of Kingston, NY, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 25, 2024 with family by his side.

Born in Bellows Falls, Vermont, he was the son of the late John Baptiste and Nora Walsh Aumand. William (Bill) was a graduate of St. Charles School, Bellows Falls High School as well as Albany Business School.  He proudly served his country...

Apr 21, 2024

Bruce Farber, 72, of Saugerties, NY, formerly of Rohnert Park, CA, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at home. He was born on April 8, 1952 in Elizabeth, NJ, son of the late William and Evelyn (Burdett) Farber. 

He received his Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and later worked for 30 years at his sister’s restaurant “Rosemary and Sage” in New...

Apr 15, 2024

Alice de Knegt (nee Laurens) lived her life from December 30, 1922 until April 15, 2024.  Alice (Laurens) was one of 9 children.  She met her husband Hermanus de Knegt in Indonesia, had 2 children Henriette de Knegt and John de Knegt in the Netherlands, and her 3rd child Shirley Ann de Knegt-Kuzik in the United States.

She has sons-in-law Scott...