OBITUARIES

Herbert F. Morehouse, Sr.

Mar 3, 2025

Herbert F. Morehouse, Sr., 95, of Hurley, NY, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at home in Hurley, NY. He was born on March 23, 1929, in the Town of Ulster, NY, and was the son of the late Daniel Van Leuven Morehouse and Caroline Amelia Maria Metzger.

Herb was married on October 16th, 1955, to Lois Marguerite Saile. Last...

Mardon Orsland

Mar 1, 2025

Mardon Orsland, born January 7, 1933, died peacefully on March 1, 2025. He was born in Hovag, Norway and came to Brooklyn, New York in 1947. It is there where he met and married the love of his life of 68 years Anna Orsland. 

He served in the United States Army and Merchant Marines before starting his own successful excavating company...

Elnora McSpirit

Feb 27, 2025

Elnora Deyo Houghtaling McSpirit beloved wife of the late Robert McSpirit and later partner to Bernhardt Kramer born to Augustus and Hazel (Deyo) Houghtaling passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at 97. 

Elnora is survived by her son Dennis McSpirit and his wife Karen, three grandchildren, Meredith, Sara Anne and Garrett; four great grandchildren Jaeylah, Mia, Silas, and Josalyn; and...

Dennis Helm

Feb 26, 2025

Dennis V. Helm, 82, of Connelly, NY, passed away on February 26, 2025 at home in the care of his son. He was born in Manhattan, NY, on June 13, 1942, the son of the late Harry and Julia (Beaver) Helm. 

After working various jobs, he was drafted by the Army and served in the Korean War. He was a former...

Marie Papa

Feb 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marie J. Papa

January 27, 1944 – February 24, 2025

In the quiet of her cherished home and prayers ascended like incense to Heaven, surrounded by the embrace of those she loved most, Marie Jeanette Papa, our beloved matriarch was called to eternal rest on February 24, 2025. With the holy names of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph upon...

Grace Heaney

Feb 24, 2025

Grace E. Heaney, 104, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Mountain Valley Manor in Kingston. She was born on June 23, 1920, in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Howard and Florence (Aliton) Elmendorf. She was married to the late Edward Heaney who passed away on June 21, 2007. Grace was a member of the...

Peter Tirc

Feb 22, 2025

Peter J. Tirc, 66, of Schenectady, NY, formerly of Kingston, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1958 in Kingston, NY, son of the late Paul E. Tirc and Ann (Zlock) Tirc. 

He was a graduate of Coleman High School and later Paul Smith's College. For many years he worked as a professional land...

Michael Sanchez

Feb 18, 2025

Michael Thomas Sanchez (age 70) passed in his sleep in the early morning hours of Tuesday February 18th, of course, on his own terms. The long-time Rhinebeck resident was born on October 18th 1954 in the Bronx, NY.

He is survived by the love of his life, and wife of 50 years, Barbara Sanchez and his cherished daughters Frances Netzel (husband...

Kristen Beth Carlisle Morgan

Feb 16, 2025

Kristen Beth Carlisle Morgan, 56, of Newburgh, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 following a lengthy illness, at Sapphire Nursing Home - Meadow Hill in Newburgh, NY. She was born on April 10, 1968 in Kingston, NY and was the daughter of JT Carlisle and Nancy Giles Carlisle Kavaky. 

Kristen was a native of Saugerties, NY and graduated from...

Gloria Variale

Feb 16, 2025

Diann Montgomery

Feb 15, 2025

Diann Montgomery, 65, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. She was born on September 30, 1959 in Bartow, FL, daughter of the late Leroy Harris and Mattie Lou Bowens. 

Diann was a Chef at Golden Hill Nursing Home in Kingston, NY, for many years. 

She enjoyed cooking for her family, spoiling...

Michael Fairley

Feb 13, 2025

Michael Raymond Fairley 71, of Bradford, NY sadly passed away at his home on Thursday February 13th, 2025. Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late William B. Fairley Jr. and Ramona F. Delahant.

He obtained several degrees during his life, Master’s in Environmental Policy and Sustainability management at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. Bachelors in Science...

Wayne Hart

Feb 12, 2025

Wayne Hart, 63, of Kingston, NY, passed away on February 12, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1961, in Kingston, NY, son of Marlene (Halwick) Hass and the late Francis “Butch” Hart.

Wayne was known to have an incredible work ethic. Under Wayne’s tough exterior was a hardworking, hard loving person who adored his family. He was always there to...

Beverlee Mulligan

Feb 10, 2025

**Due to icy conditions at the cemetery, the burial scheduled for Friday, February 21, 2025 has been postponed**

Beverlee A. Mulligan, 100, of Delray Beach, Fl., formerly of Rosendale and Kingston, passed peacefully on Monday February 10, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born on December 28, 1924 in Sidney, Montana, daughter of Joseph and Ann (Schweich) Schmitz...

Philip Roeber, Sr.

Feb 10, 2025

Philip H. Roeber, Sr., 77, of Albany, NY, formerly of Kingston, NY, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born on November 13, 1947, in Kingston, NY, son of the late Herbert and Josephine (Froelich) Roeber.

He was active in many pursuits during his life starting at an early age. He had a large paper route in his early teens...

Edward DeCicco, Sr.

Feb 8, 2025

Edward DeCicco Sr., of Kingston, New York, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on February 3, 1949, to the late William and Mary (Mosher) DeCicco. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 49 years, Susan (Brayman) DeCicco.

Edward was a hardworking man who dedicated himself to his career in blacktopping for his...

Rosemarie Croissant

Feb 2, 2025

Rosemarie Croissant, 89, of Woodstock, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, NY. She was born on January 17, 1936 in New York, NY and was the daughter of the late Joseph Heider and Margaret Mohr. 

Rosemarie worked as a legal secretary for many years at the Wapner Koplovitz & Futerfas law firm in...

Louis Banks

Jan 31, 2025

LCpl Louis Banks, Sa Dan

December 21, 1946 - January 31, 2025

Louis Banks, a man of discipline, strength, and deep devotion to excellence, passed away on January 31, 2025, in Valhalla, New York, at the age of 78. Born on December 21, 1946, in Montgomery County, Alabama, to Elizabeth and Felix W. Banks, he was named after his paternal uncle, Louis,...

Wesley Dangler

Jan 24, 2025

Wesley Dangler, 77, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was born on April 7, 1947 in Farmington, NY and was the son of the late Lawrence and Grace Dangler.

Wes is survived by Terry Earles, his faithful partner of 50 years. He was a graduate of Oneonta with a...

Rebecca Reuter

Jan 24, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Reuter, 51, of Saugerties, NY, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was born on September 24, 1973 in Middletown, NY, daughter of John J. Reuter and the late Frances "Linda" (Litts) Reuter.

In addition to her father, Becky is survived by her brother, Jason Reuter, her niece and nephew, Amber Reuter and Brandon Reuter,...