JoAnn P. West

JoAnn P. West, 67, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at home. She was born on January 8, 1959, in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late William Whitaker, Sr. and Alice (Tubby) Whitaker.

JoAnn was raised in Connelly, NY and was a long-time resident of Kingston. She worked at The Arc Mid-Hudson for over 17 years. In her spare time, JoAnn enjoyed helping others and volunteered at People’s Place in Kingston, NY. She also enjoyed crafting, knitting, and crocheting. She was known to carry small craft projects with her everywhere and always nurtured the creativity of those around her.

JoAnn faced many challenges in her life and was known as a strong and persevering woman. She always welcomed those who needed help into her home and her heart. She had a generous and outgoing nature.

JoAnn is survived by her children, James West, Nathan West, Jenna Medenbach and her husband Matthew, Nicholas Carpino and his partner Ashley, and Jolene Carpino, her grandchildren, Stephanie Nelson, Jayden Carpino, Adrianna Carpino, Romeo Saint Pierre, Adelaide Medenbach, and Felix Medenbach, her siblings, Jean Murray, James Whitaker, Lisa Whitaker, and Della Peters, as well as her step children, great grandchildren, and other dear family members.

In addition to her parents, JoAnn was predeceased by her siblings, William Whitaker, Jr., Peggy Dennis, and Esther McCaughin.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 12pm to 3pm. The family will be gathering at George Freer Memorial Park in Port Ewen, NY following visitation for a celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to People's Place at www.PeoplesPlace.org  

A tribute for JoAnn can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family.