OBITUARIES

Dec 4, 2023

A ray of sunshine has moved to the heavens as our dear friend, Milagros (Linda) Rivera, passed from this earth on December 4, 2023, joining her parents, other family members, and several friends.

Linda, which means pretty in Spanish, was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico. Her world changed forever, at 1 year of age when she contracted polio. Her...

Dec 4, 2023

Richard J. Joyce, 75, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Monday December 4, 2023, after several years of declining health. He was born on April 18, 1948 in Tarrytown, NY, son of the late Richard and Mary (Lombardi) Joyce. Richard was married to Rita (Kunkel) Joyce on May 15, 1982. He served in the US Coast Guard in the Pacific...

Dec 1, 2023

Craig Letersky, 66, of Lake Katrine, NY, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury.  He was born on February 23, 1957, in Rome, NY and was the son of Leonard (DeLisle) Letersky of Vermont and Geraldine Bykowski Letersky currently residing at TenBroeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. 

Craig was employed by the...

Nov 30, 2023

Blanche M. Rittmiller, 98, of Saugerties, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 30, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 24, 1924, in Bellefonte, PA, one of twelve children of John and Julia (Bitner) Leathers. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, the late Lawrence Rittmiller, who passed away in 2004.

Blanche enjoyed...

Nov 24, 2023

Darlene Ann Tubby, 72, of Kingston, NY passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Golden Hill Nursing & Rehab Center in Kingston, NY. She was born on October 10, 1951 in Kingston, NY and was the daughter of the late Donald Tubby and Helen Schoonmaker.

Darlene worked for Ulster County in Kingston, NY, where she was the Deputy Personnel...

Nov 23, 2023

Andrew P. Barranca Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his home in Connelly, NY on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 23rd at the age of 69.    Andy was born on December 8, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY to his parents Andrew P. Barranca Sr. and Joan M. (Freese) Barranca. He attended Grover Cleveland High School and Brooklyn Technical High School.    Andy...

Nov 22, 2023

Norman Edwin Goodwin of Daytona, FL and formerly of Kingston, NY passed peacefully on November 22, 2023.

Norman was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada on December 8, 1926 to Walter Goodwin and Jessie (Liscoumb) Goodwin. Although he was born with spina bifida, Norman had a very determined spirit and lived his life fully. He was educated in schools in...

Nov 22, 2023

Eunice Poorman, 85, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY. She was born on March 11, 1938, daughter of the late William and Dorcas (Moore) Storring. She was married to Robert E. Poorman Jr., Robert passed away on June 30, 1992.

She volunteered at Benedictine Hospital and several local soup...

Nov 22, 2023

Shirley M. Paulding, 89, of Hurley, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at home. She was born on May 26, 1934 in Saugerties, NY, to the late Charles and Mabel (Simmons) Winters. She was married to the late William G. Paulding, Sr. on August 7, 1952, in Saugerties, NY. William passed away on December 20, 1995.

Shirley was...

Nov 18, 2023

William “Bill” Pullman Jr., 59, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at home in his favorite recliner. He was born on February 20, 1964, in Kingston, NY.  

William served in the United States Army from 1985 to 1988. During his time in the service, he was stationed in Fulda, Germany from 1985-1988 in the 11th Calvary Blackhorse Squadron....

Nov 17, 2023

Emma L. Shelton, 98, of Stone Ridge, NY passed peacefully on November 17, 2023, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY.      

Emma was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 2, 1925, a daughter of the late Blaise and Emma Zehnder Benziger. Emma lived in Woodhaven, Queens and was a housewife and mother after working at Allied Stores. She...

Nov 15, 2023

Daniel Felice, 47, of Saugerties, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at home. He was born on May 20, 1976 in Poughkeepsie, New York and was the son of Frank E. Felice and Jane A. Buley.

Dan held many jobs that he enjoyed. Most of all, working with special needs kids. If you met Dan, you were a...

Nov 15, 2023

Joseph L. Garvila Sr., 85, a 55 year resident of Hurley, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born on April 5, 1938, in Goshen, NY, son of the late Luke and Mary (Majewski) Garvila.  

Joe was married to the late Margaret Garvila, they wed on August 26,...

Nov 14, 2023

Anna K Wamsley, 100, of Hurley, NY, passed away very peacefully surrounded by family on November 14, 2023. Anna was born on April 11, 1923 in Kingston, NY, eldest daughter of the late Walter and Anna Pilz. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth O. Wamsley, two brothers Walter and his wife Terry Pilz, Joseph and his wife Ethel Pilz...

Nov 9, 2023

Nov 8, 2023

Michael V. Baglio, 99, of Ulster Park, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY. He was born on September 13, 1924, in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late Salvatore and Ersillia (Spano) Baglio.

Michael served honorably in WWII. When he came back from the war, Michael married the love...

Nov 3, 2023

Robert Specht, 84, of Shokan, NY, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at home. He was born on August 17, 1939 in Newark, NJ.

Bob was married to Susan C. Josenhans, they wed on August 6, 1988. He worked for Nassau County as a Photographer and Dark Room Specialist for many years. He also worked part time at the...

Nov 3, 2023

Victor P. Albright, 83, of Glenerie, NY, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at home. He was born on September 10, 1940, in Kingston, NY, son of the late Irving and Ethel (Ricketson) Albright. Vic was married on June 15, 1986, to Linda (Willard) Albright.

He attended Kingston High School and later worked at Cable Vision and the cement...

Oct 31, 2023

Nancy Carolyn Lowe, 90, of Kingston, NY, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at HealthAlliance Hospital Mary's Ave Campus in Kingston. She was married to Kenneth Lowe for over 50 years, Kenneth passed away in 2008.

She was born on November 7, 1932 in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Kenneth and Louise (Straley) Hotaling. She was a Registered Nurse...

Oct 30, 2023

Gertrude “Gerri” A. Bush, 93, of Shady, NY, died on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Golden Hill Nursing & Rehab Center in Kingston. Born in Manhattan on July 30, 1930, she is the daughter of the late Louis and Eva (Weissman) Koenegsburg.  

After marrying the love of her life, Myron, in 1956, Gerri spent her early years as a...