OBITUARIES

Feb 24, 2020

Feb 24, 2020

Frank Presti, 89, of Saugerties, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2020 at home with his wife and eldest daughter by his side. Born in the Bronx and raised in Queens, he was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Adeline (Defini) Presti. He was a loyal fan of the New York Yankees throughout his life and enjoyed bowling...

Feb 23, 2020

Carl Messinger, 101, died in the arms of his family, Sunday, February 23, 2020 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Poland in 1918, he came to New York City at the age of nine with his mother and sister, rejoining his father and uncle who had emigrated eight years before. He loved the United States passionately, and was very...

Feb 23, 2020

Bonnie Perlmutter, 92, of Lake Katrine, NY, died Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Ten Broeck Center after a four-week ordeal with her health. She, once again, demonstrated her incomparable spirit in how hard she fought to stay alive. Bonnie was born on May 28, 1927, in the Bronx, NY, and she was a daughter of the late Mortimer and Anne...

Feb 20, 2020

Donald Perry, 82, of Kingston, NY, passed suddenly on Thursday afternoon, February 20, 2020 at the Health Alliance Hospital, Broadway, Kingston, NY with his family by his side. He was born on December 15, 1937 in New Bedford, Massachusetts and was the son of the late Joseph and Irene Perry. Donald was the husband of the late Elaine...

Feb 19, 2020

James A. Mason, III, 38, a lifelong resident of Kingston, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his home. Born in Kingston, he was a son of Aletha Amell, step-father Leo Amell, and James A. Mason II. Jim was such a bright light. He loved and cared for his wife and kids immensely! He enjoyed spending time working out with his...

Feb 19, 2020

Doreen Ellen (Hayes) Goodwin of Ormond Beach, FL and Kingston, NY entered into eternal life on February 19, 2020 with her family at her side. Doreen was born April 29th, 1929 at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie New York. She was the daughter of Harold William Hayes and Jennie K. (Osterhoudt) Hayes, and sister to Donald (wife Dorothy) and Richard...

Feb 17, 2020

Thomas Podgradski, Jr., 73, of Kingston, NY, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born February 8, 1947 in Nyack, NY, son of the late Thomas and Mildred (Muller) Podgradski. Tom grew up in New City, NY, and was a graduate of Clarkstown High School. Tom proudly and bravely served in the Army with the 6th Battalion,...

Feb 17, 2020

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Feb 17, 2020

June Lawkins, 92, of Lake Katrine, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at Northern Dutchess Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, she was a daughter of the late David & Elizabeth Stay Wilson. June was most known for her warmth, kindness and giving nature. A stay at home mom for her five children, wife to her husband John to whom she was married...

Feb 15, 2020

John S. Scribner, 66, of Kingston, NY, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born September 26, 1953 in Poughkeepsie, NY, son of the late John and Doris (Scott) Scribner. For many years he worked in the medical field. He enjoyed listening to music, and had recently began learning to play the guitar. Above all he enjoyed...

Feb 15, 2020

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Feb 15, 2020

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Feb 15, 2020

Jerome Taub of Lake Hill, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Kimble Farms Nursing Care Center in Lenox, MA. Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1924, he was the son of the late Abner Taub and Lina Wilkenfeld Taub. After a more than an adventurous life, Jerome moved to Woodstock in 1996 with his beloved, Carol Fox Prescott. He served on...

Feb 14, 2020

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Feb 13, 2020

David Thal Bloom of New York, NY, raised in Westport, CT, died Thursday February 13, 2020 at HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY. Born in Passaic, NJ May 16, 1960, he was a son of Richard Bloom of Lisbon, CT and the late Myra Davis of New York, NY. David had a big heart, a gigantic smile, and loved music, people,...

Feb 12, 2020

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Feb 12, 2020

Sara Cintron, 96, of Kingston, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at her home. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Josephine Montavo. Sara enjoyed the outdoors, shopping, bingo and spending time with her family.She is survived by her three children, Iris Cintron of Kingston, Judy Cintron of Kingston and Diana Cintron of Huntington Station, NY. Many...

Feb 12, 2020

On February 12, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family, the world lost a dear father, brother, and grandfather, Francis “Frank” Polacco, Sr. or affectionately known by many as “Pop”. The son of the late John and Rose Gallo Polacco, Frank was a lifelong resident of Kingston. He was born on August 20, 1929 and was...

Feb 11, 2020

Our dear mother, Virginia 'Ginger' Rappleyea Yaple, 94, went peacefully to be with the lord on February 11, 2020. Born March 11, 1925 in Prattsville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Emory Rappleyea and Rosena Rappleyea. Her beloved husband Merrill 'Curly' Yaple predeceased her on January 27, 2003. She is survived by a son, Jon Yaple...