OBITUARIES

Dec 14, 2017

Edward Burns Milhaven, husband, father and grandfather, passed away at age 84 on December 14 at The Baptist Home in Rhinebeck, NY. Born on June 10, 1933 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late John and Rose Burns Milhaven. Edward is survived by his wife, Kathleen. The two met while on a double date, each...

Dec 13, 2017

Sanford Olin Whitman, 89, of Kingston, passed peacefully Wednesday evening, December 13, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 5, 1928 in Raton, New Mexico, the son of the late Franklin O. and Evelyn (Watson) Whitman. Sandy was married to Joanne (Andorn) Whitman, they wed April 23, 1949,...

Dec 11, 2017

Mary F. Loughran-Shults, 87, of Hurley, NY, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at home. She was born September 6, 1930 in Kingston, to the late William and Margaret (Teller) Fuller. Mary was married to Dr. Elbert H. Loughran, who passed away on May 28, 1997. She later married John R. Shults, Jr. on January 23, 1999....

Dec 10, 2017

Sadeth Johanna (Everson) Schley passed from this earthly life – peacefully, in her sleep - in the early morning of Sunday, December 10, 2017, in the loving presence of family members. She was born in Tuckahoe, Westchester County, NY on October 10th, 1924 to Scandinavian parents, Ever C. and Anna B. (Johansson) Everson. S

Sadeth...

Dec 8, 2017

Robin Loeffler, 61, of Kingston, NY died Friday December 8, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family following a long illness. Robin was born in Kingston and was the daughter of the late Kenneth Jolin and the late Jacqueline Hertica Jolin. Robin was a graduate of the class of 1974 Kingston High School. She worked at Grand Union...

Dec 8, 2017

Harold Breuer, 85, of Kingston, died Friday, December 8, 2017 at Serenity Gardens in Rockville, MD. Born in Brooklyn, he was a son of the late Louis & Sara Breuer. Harold was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was an electrical engineer and a computer programmer for IBM and a member of the...

Dec 7, 2017

On Thursday, December 7th, 2017, Walter Ronald (Ron) Bilyeu, 68, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones, after he finally succumbed to the illness that be battled with for far too long. On April 26, 1949, Ron was born to Walter G Bilyeu and Lillie McClanahan Bilyeu in Ellenville, NY. On October 9th, 1982, he married...

Dec 5, 2017

Jean Vivian "Cookie" Zehnick, passed away on December 5, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family and dearest friends. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth Short. Jean known by her nickname "Cookie", was a lifetime resident of Sawkill in the Town of Kingston. She worked at Benedictine Hospital for 31 years. Cookie...

Dec 5, 2017

Katherine E. "Katie" Scheu, born in Kingston, NY on November 1, 1985, was the beloved daughter of Otto and Hermine Scheu. For all those who knew her, Katie was a beautiful woman, inside and out. Katie valued education, and was a high achiever in all of her academic pursuits. She graduated with honors from Saugerties High School. Katie...

Dec 4, 2017

Elizabeth Boyce Bailey, age 92, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Kingston, NY passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017. Mrs. Bailey was born on December 21, 1924 in Kingston, NY, the daughter of the late Henry and Anna Boyce. She enjoyed bowling, golf, traveling, evening pinochle games and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was...

Dec 4, 2017

Kingston - James "Jim" Fischang Sr. of the Boulevard died Monday, Dec 4th, 2017 at his home in Kingston. Jim was born in Kingston on November 15th, 1948, the son of the late Henry and Natalie Topp Fischang. He married the love of his life, the late Carmen "Micki" Fischang on January 16, 1972. Jim worked most of...

Dec 4, 2017

Dennis D. Guariglia, Jr., 40, of Kingston, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at his home. Born in New Rochelle, NY, he was a son of Dennis & Kathy Immddiato Guariglia, Sr. of Pleasant Valley, NY. Dennis was a lover of baseball and classic cars. In addition to his parents, Dennis is survived by his sister, Gina Reeves and her husband....

Dec 3, 2017

Cynthia Nora Schwarz, 36, of Rifton, NY, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was born January 13, 1981 in Ridgewood, NJ to Charles and Louise (Konefal) Schwarz.

In 2006, Cyndi was a graduate of the HoHoKus School of Nursing, where she received her License in Practical Nursing Science. She was also a 2011 graduate...

Nov 24, 2017

Vera E. Wood, 92, of Kingston, NY, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. She was born November 5, 1925 in Kingston, NY to the late Harry and Myrtle (Kimbark) Wood. Vera was a Kingston High School graduate, Class of 1943, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She later worked as an IRS Agent for...

Nov 23, 2017

Richard "Rich" W. Damms, 40, of Kingston, suddenly on Thursday evening, November 23, 2017.  He was born July 5, 1977 in Kingston, the son of the late Robert and Linda Edelman Damms.

Rich enjoyed gardening, helping at with projects at various churches, loved nature, the outdoors, riding his bicycle and spending time with his family....

Nov 20, 2017

Patricia Elizabeth O’Reilly Murphy died November 20, 2017 at Thompson House in Rhinebeck, New York. She was born in 1937 in Kingston, the second of seven children born to William J. and Gertrude (Falvey) O’Reilly.  She was married for 52 years to John T. Murphy, who preceded her in death in 2013.

Pat was a...

Nov 20, 2017

Phyllis A. Midge Morrell Lane, 90, of Boiceville, formerly of Tillson, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Manchester, CT, she was a daughter of the late Joseph & Margaret Franz Morrell. Phyllis is survived by a son, Maurice Skip J. Lane, Jr, and his wife, Karen of Boiceville, ten grandchildren, Phyllis Lane, Tina...

Nov 20, 2017

Hurley – Jean T. Marrus of Russell Road died Monday, November 20, 2017 at Health Alliance Hospital Broadway Campus.  She was 82.  She was born in Mt. Vernon, NY a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Shirras Troup.  A Registered Nurse, she graduated from nursing school in White Plains. She was employed by Kingston Hospital, for...

Nov 19, 2017

Floyd W. Gilbert, 91, of Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, NY, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was born July 5, 1926 in Kingston, NY to the late Everett and Anna (Steinmiller) Gilbert. Floyd was a Kingston High School graduate and later served in the US Navy during WWII. He worked as a Mail Clerk at Benedictine...

Nov 18, 2017

Deborah Ann ''Debi'' Payne, passed away November 18, 2017. She was born in Kingston, NY to Carl Edward Modjeska and the late Donna Mildred (Smith) Modjeska. Debi married Timothy L. "Jay" Payne, Jr., on January 13, 2007 in San Diego, CA. She was a graduate of Onteora High School in 1977 and later the Culinary Institute of America...