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Harold Harrison

Harold Harrison

Sep 29, 2024

Harold J. Harrison, 92, of Kingston passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Golden Hill Nursing & Rehab Center in Kingston, NY. He was born October 23, 1931 in Kingston to the late Harold E. and Anna M. (Stahman) Harrison. 

He was married to Joyce B. (Day) Harrison; they wed on October 17, 1954, in Free Port, Long Island. 

Harold was...

Timothy Werber

Timothy Werber

Sep 26, 2024

Timothy D. Werber, 81, of Port Ewen, NY, passed away on September 26, 2024. He was born at Benedictine Hospital in Kingston, NY, on August 29, 1943, son of the late Henry J. Werber, Sr. and Kathryn M. Sullivan Werber. 

He graduated from St. Peter School in Rosendale and Kingston High School. He enjoyed music, reading, and playing and watching golf....

Claire McNiff

Claire McNiff

Sep 25, 2024

Claire Marie McNiff, 61, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at Golden Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Kingston, NY. She was born on September 16, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY and was the daughter of the late Johanna DeLaura and Thomas Morrissey.

She is survived by her loving husband Kevin McNiff, and their children; Liam McNiff and Olivia...

Carl Washington

Carl Washington

Sep 24, 2024

Carl Robert Washington, 70, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at home. He was born on January 13, 1954 in Kingston, NY, son of the late Joseph and Catherine Davis Washington. 

He attended Kingston High School and later worked for many years at Hercules in Port Ewen. After his retirement he worked for The ARC in Kingston....

Dana M. Brueckner, Sr.

Dana M. Brueckner, Sr.

Sep 23, 2024

Dana M. Brueckner, Sr., 87, of Kerhonkson, passed away on September 23, 2024 at home after a lengthy illness. He was born March 8, 1937 and was the son of the late Albert and Ella Howard Brueckner. He resided in West Hurley for most of his life, attended grade school there, and graduated Kingston High School in 1955. 

Dana joined the...

John Nicholas

John Nicholas

Sep 21, 2024

John A. Nicholas, 96, of Kingston, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born on April 19, 1928, in Kingston, NY son of the late Anthony and Bertha (Berger) Nicholas. He was married to the late Irene (Chmura) Nicholas, they wed on October 4, 1952 at Saint Joseph's Church.

John was...

Michael Brownstein

Michael Brownstein

Sep 18, 2024

Michael Brownstein, 81, of Chichester, NY, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born on August 25, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA and was the son of the late Benjamin and Evelyn Brownstein. He married X in X and divorced in X.

Michael Brownstein was a poet, novelist, and author. Often associated with Beat writing and both the New York...

Patricia Schreiber

Patricia Schreiber

Sep 18, 2024

Patricia Schreiber, 91, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Golden Hill Nursing & Rehab Center in Kingston. She was born on March 17, 1933, daughter of the late William and Margaret (Daley) Baumer. Originally from Walden, NY, she Graduated from Kingston High School in 1951. She attended SUNY New Paltz where she met and married...

Justin L. Garvila

Justin L. Garvila

Sep 13, 2024

Justin Lane Garvila, 27, of Lexington, SC, passed away unexpectadely on Friday September 13, 2024. He was born on January 5, 1997, in Camp Lejeune, NC, son of Joseph Garvila, Jr. and the late Kisha Kolb. 

Justin attended Kingston City Schools from grades 4 to 11, and then graduated from Southwest Onslow High School in Jacksonville, NC. During his 3 years...

Tamara Polli

Tamara Polli

Sep 12, 2024

Tamara Polli, 106, of Kingston, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation in Lake Katrine, NY. She was born on October 17, 1917 in Riga, Latvia and was the daughter of the late Fricis Grundmans and Margrete Drust. 

Tamara emigrated to the United States in 1949 after fleeing Latvia in 1945 when her...

Johanna DeLaura

Johanna DeLaura

Sep 11, 2024

Johanna DeLaura, 83, of West Hurley, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was born on October 21, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY and was the daughter of the late Thomas Buglisi and Clara Manti Buglisi. Johanna worked at The Children’s Annex in Kingston, NY for many years and attended St. John’s...

Joseph LaRusso

Joseph LaRusso

Sep 11, 2024

Joseph LaRusso, 88, of Hurley, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, NY. He was born on November 21, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late Jack LaRusso and Caroline Seykora.

Joseph served in the National Guard and was a member of the 552 Airforce Band.

Joseph was a talented musician...

Mary Ellen Fuoco

Mary Ellen Fuoco

Sep 6, 2024

Mary Ellen Fuoco (McGann) whose passion was teaching, passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2024, at her home. Mary Ellen was 82 years old. Born in Bronx, NY on February 27th, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine McGann (Murphy) and beloved niece of the late Sarah and James Gavin. 

She attended Manhattan Catholic Schools, St. Stephen’s...

Renato J. DiBella

Renato J. DiBella

Sep 5, 2024

Renato J. DiBella, 57, of Kingston, NY, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. He was born on May 21, 1967 in Kingston, NY, son of the late Alfredo and Lillian (Colao) DiBella.

He was married to his loving wife Helena (Tagliafierro) DiBella, they have been together for the past 38 years. Renato was a hardworking and devoted...

Carol I. Geary

Carol I. Geary

Sep 5, 2024

Carol I. Geary, 79, died September 5, 2024, at home surrounded by those she loved and who loved her dearly. She was born in Kingston, the daughter of the late Harry F. and Isabelle Flynn Bailey. Carol attended the Academy of St. Ursula and graduated from Kingston High School, Class of 1963. 

She worked for several years at the Metropolitan Insurance...

Dennis McClure

Dennis McClure

Sep 4, 2024

Dennis L. McClure, 79, of Lomontville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was born on January 7, 1945 in White Plains, NY, son of the late Herbert and Cornelia (Lewis) McClure. Dennis was married to his loving wife of 58 years, Jane (Leinpinsel) McClure, they wed on August 27th, 1966. 

He...

Lawrence Le Fever

Lawrence Le Fever

Aug 28, 2024

Lawrence David Le Fever, 60, of West Hurley, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was born on June 23, 1964 in Kingston, NY, son of Edith (Gavronsky) Le Fever and John Le Fever. 

He was an Onteora High School Graduate, Class of 1982. Larry later went to Bard College, and studied in the UK, and Germany. He worked...

Marvin "Ray" Quam

Marvin "Ray" Quam

Aug 24, 2024

Marvin “Ray” Quam, 99, of Monticello, NY, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was born on April 4, 1925 in Dilworth, Minnesota. Ray was married to Concetta (Orefice) Quam, who passed away in 2002.

After high school Ray served in the US Navy during World War II. He later drove for Times Square Trucking in Manhattan. He was also an...

Nuala Kilkenny

Nuala Kilkenny

Aug 21, 2024

Nuala A. Kilkenny, 84, of Ruby, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from complications associated with advanced Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She was born Nuala Kelly on December 22, 1939 in Dublin, Ireland. She immigrated to the United States in 1965 while working as a nanny in New York City. In 1966 she met Tobias Kilkenny, whom she...

Edward J. Baum

Edward J. Baum

Aug 20, 2024

Edward J. Baum (1954-2024) 

Edward J. Baum, 69, of Kingston, NY passed away August 20th after a hard fought battle with cancer. Edward, son of the late William and Mary Baum, is survived by his brothers and sister Robert, William, & Mary (Patricia), son Jonathan & daughter Kelly Verdi, and granddaughter Isabella.

 After spending the last third of his life in Kingston,...

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