OBITUARIES

Nov 20, 2024

Scott VanGaasbeck, 58, of Kingston, NY, passed peacefully at home on November 20, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Kingston, NY and was a professional truck driver and heavy machine operator. 

Scott is survived by his wife, Stacy (Carmody) VanGaasbeck, his stepdaughter, Rena Paterno, his mother-in-law, Carmella Carmody, his father-in-law, John Bernhardt, his sister-in-law, Dona Becker, as well as...

Nov 12, 2024

Carmen I. Schultze, 85, of Kingston, NY, formerly of Stone Ridge, NY and Bartlett, IL, passed away on November 12, 2024. She was born on May 24, 1939 in Austin, MN, daughter of the late Carl and Myrtle (Jorgenson) Shutt. 

She was an Austin High School graduate, class of 1957. For many years she worked as a secretary for IBM in...

Nov 12, 2024

Sheila Carey Matteo, wife of the late James Matteo died on 12 November 2024 following a brief illness at the age of 95. She was the daughter of the Hon. Eugene B. Carey, former Mayor of Kingston and Katharine Diamond Carey.

She is survived by her sons, James (Suchada), Thomas, Mark, and the late Eugene James, grandson Angelo, stepdaughters Sandra Weir...

Nov 12, 2024

Gladys Sulaiman, 86, of Queens, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Ten Broeck Commons in Lake Katrine, NY. She was born on October 21, 1938 in Bogota, Colombia, daughter of the late Julio and Ana Isabel (Achury) Jimenez. She was married to Atiyeh Sulaiman who passed away in 2000.

Without knowing a single person, or the English language,...

Nov 11, 2024

Fitzgerald, John (Johnny) Daniel, 76, Of Albany, NY (Native of Kingston, NY) Passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Denise Fitzgerald and children; Gertrude Fitzgerald, Neketa Roberts, John Eric Fitzgerald, Lamar Johnson, Jasmine (Kevin) Thompson and Kiera Fitzgerald. Also mourning his loss; are a host of grandchildren, siblings and extended family to...

Nov 10, 2024

Beverly Finnegan, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on Sunday November 10, 2024 at the age of 84, surrounded by her family. Beverly was born on February 10, 1940 in Binghamton NY. She is survived by her husband, Frank Finnegan, her daughter Katherine Finnegan and son in law David Gilinsky, her daughter in law Erin...

Nov 8, 2024

Clarence Van De Mark, Jr., 68, of Kingston, NY, went home with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2024. He was born on September 24, 1956 in Kingston, NY and was the son of the late Clarence Van De Mark, Sr. and Lillian Coleman-Van De Mark. 

 Clarence was best known as “The Executive Chef” in New York City. But here in...

Nov 8, 2024

Surrounded by her family, our beloved Janis Leas (Mimi) of High Falls, NY peacefully passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 following a fall in her home.

Born August 12, 1938 in Miles City, Montana, Jan was the daughter of Maurine Hutchason and James Mitchelhill.

In her formative years, Jan lived in Aberdeen, South Dakota; Central Aguirre, Puerto Rico; Rancagua, Chile; at Northfield...

Nov 8, 2024

Walter Lewis Gilman, 91, of Port Ewen NY, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on November 8th, 2024, after a period of declining health. Walter was born in Boston MA on December 18th, 1932, and was the son of the late Richard and Ethel (Watley) Gilman. He is survived by his wife of 60 years,...

Nov 7, 2024

Florence “Ruth” Bessman, 89, passed away at home on November 7, 2024. Ruthie, as she was called, was a lifelong resident of the Kingston area. She was born on November 17, 1934 to A. Vernon and Emma (Langham) Kelley. Ruthie graduated from Kingston High School, Class of 1952. She then went on to work at the NY Telephone Company for...

Nov 7, 2024

Sandra May Gregory, 74, of Hurley, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at HealthAlliance Hospital - Mary's Ave Campus in Kingston, NY. She was born on October 1, 1950, in Ticonderoga, NY, daughter of Duane and Mildred (Huntington) Mattison. She was married to her loving husband of 56 years, James T. Gregory.

Sandie worked for Mid Valley Cardiology in...

Nov 5, 2024

Nov 3, 2024

Robert Carlzon, 97, of New Paltz, NY, formerly, Kingston, NY passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Woodland Pond in New Paltz, NY. He was born on August 12, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late John Emile and Annie Kahlin Carlzon.

Robert graduated from Kingston High School in 1945 and attended Colgate University and graduated...

Nov 1, 2024

Shirley L. Armstrong, who sadly departed this life on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 7:00 AM, was the beloved daughter of the late Jean Clark and Lazarus Sims of Kingston, NY. Born on December 3, 1936, Shirley is predeceased by her husband, John D. Armstrong, Sr., her brother John Clark of Philadelphia, PA, her cousin Herbert Davis Sr. of Utahville,...

Nov 1, 2024

David J. Coviello of Rosendale, NY sadly passed away on November 1, 2024 at the age of 63. Dave is survived by his wife/soulmate of 35 years, Amy Coviello and beloved son, Alexander Coviello, residing together in Rosendale, NY. 

Dave was born in Beacon, NY on July 13, 1961. He is survived by his parents, Joseph and June Coviello of Beacon,...

Oct 29, 2024

Michael J. Bauer, 75, of the Town of Ulster, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Health Alliance Hospital - Mary's Ave Campus in Kingston, NY. He was born on December 6, 1948, in Kingston, NY, son of the late Christian P. Bauer and Teresa (Amarello) Bauer. He married his loving wife of 55 years, Carol (Combs) Bauer,...

Oct 25, 2024

Linda DuBois Diffley, 71, of Mountainview Ave., Hurley, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at her home. She was born Sept. 3, 1953 in Kingston, the daughter of the late Helen Erts DuBois and David Ward DuBois, and husband Barry Diffley.

She had been employed at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co for many years. She loved her family and neighbors. Surviving is her...

Oct 22, 2024

Barbara Tabakman Barley, 72, of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She was born on April 10, 1952 in Kingston, NY and was the daughter of Sidney and Gertrude Tabakman.

She led a quiet and humble life and enjoyed the simple pleasures of a meal out with loved ones, her morning coffee and newspaper on the porch, and...

Oct 19, 2024

John Bessman, Sr., 90, of Lake Katrine, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at home. He was born on June 25, 1934 in Hudson, NY and was the son of the late Alexander Bessman and Stephania Helnarski.

John was married on July 28, 1984 in Kingston, NY to Florence Ruth Kelly.

He enjoyed traveling in his RV and spending time...

Oct 19, 2024

Dolores Costello (Brodhead), 90, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on August 5,1934 in Kingston, the daughter of the late Eva (DeGraff) Brodhead and Nelson Brodhead. Dolores was raised in Lamontville, New York. She was one of 14 kids.

She cherished growing up on their little farm and often reminisced about her childhood. Dolores...