OBITUARIES

Michael  J. Yonta

Michael J. Yonta

Jun 6, 2014

Michael J. Yonta, 93, of South Manor Avenue, died Friday, June 6, 2014. Born in Kingston, he was a son of the late Dominick & Rose Weider Yonta. Michael served over 50 plus years on the Union Hose Fire Company, Kingston Council #275, Knights of Columbus, St. Mary's Benevolent Society, Joyce-Schirick Post 1386 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He attended...

Helen Margaret Arnold

Helen Margaret Arnold

Jun 6, 2014

Dr. Helen M. Arnold died on June 6, 2014. She was 80. Born in Sudbury, Ontario, she received her RN from Otytawa Civic Hospital, married and moved to Long Island, New York. She practiced nursing, raised two children and earned BSN and MSN degrees from Adelphi University. She joined the Adelphi faculty, where she advanced to Professor of...

Heinz Vogt

Heinz Vogt

Jun 5, 2014

Heinz ''Henry'' Vogt, 87, of Kingston, NY, died at Ten Broeck Commons in Lake Katrine. He was born April 13, 1927 in the Bronx, NY to the late Heinrich "Heinz" Vogt and Elizabeth (Gdynia) Vogt. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Kingston, a member of the Kingston Maennerchor and Damenchor and a member...

John H. Schmidt

John H. Schmidt

Jun 3, 2014

John H. Schmidt, 88, of West Hurley, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Ten Broeck Commons in Lake Katrine. He was born April 12, 1926 in Walden, NY to the late Edward and Gladys (Henkel) Schmidt. He was married to his loving wife of 45 years, Harriette (Emig) Schmidt. They wed on June 14th 1969. John was...

Elsie F Staicer

Elsie F Staicer

Jun 1, 2014

Elsie F Staicer, 93, of Shokan, formerly of Kingston and Ulster Park, passed peacefully Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Health Alliance Hospital, Broadway Campus, Kingston. She was born November 7, 1920 in New York City, and was the daughter of the late Michael and Angela Smodish. She was a graduate of Julia Richmond High School in NYC. In...

Lillian  S. Belsito

Lillian S. Belsito

Jun 1, 2014

Lillian S. Belsito, 96, of Kingston, died Sunday, June 1, 2014 at the HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Glasco, she was a daughter of the late John & Ethel Lyons Sisco. Lillian enjoyed crocheting, sewing, crossword puzzles, gardening, crafts, cooking, baking, painting, music, poetry and her two parakeets. She enjoyed spending time with her family most of all. Lillian...

Lona Bess Vining

Lona Bess Vining

May 31, 2014

Lona Bess Vining, 89, of Ulster Park, NY, formerly of Port Ewen, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2014, at her home in Ulster Park. She was born April 2, 1925, in Ocheyedan, Iowa. Her birth parents, Leon and Mildred Moore were lost in an automobile accident when Lona was three (1928). She was adopted by her aunt...

Ethan J Gjurovich

Ethan J Gjurovich

May 29, 2014

(Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered after this line) Ethan J. Gjurovich of Downs St. died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at home. He was 44. He was born December 8, 1969 in West Point. He had been employed in medical billing. He was a brilliant...

Frank  H. Simpson, Sr.

Frank H. Simpson, Sr.

May 28, 2014

Frank H. Simpson, 93, of North Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Kingston, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Hospice of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Harvey & Jane DeGraff Simpson. He was a 1940 graduate of Kingston High School and then a graduate of Collier School of Embalming...

Willie Pearl Faggins

Willie Pearl Faggins

May 27, 2014

Willie Pearl Faggins born December 4, 1934 passed peacefully on May 27, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Alford and Esther Bishop, in Capps, Alabama. She is survived by her four daughters Cheryl Faggins, Tanya Williams, Kim Martin and Monique Lawrence. She is predeceased by a son, Dwayne Faggins. She is also survived by her grandchildren:...

Dolores J. Fiore

Dolores J. Fiore

May 27, 2014

Dolores J. Fiore, 81, a long time resident of Kingston, died May 27, 2014 at Golden Hill Health Care Center. Born in South Haven, MI, she was a daughter of the late Frederick & Zita Dueppe Herzog. Dolores moved to Kingston in the early 1940's. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, reading, crocheting and traveling. One of her favorite destinations was...

Leona E McGregor

Leona E McGregor

May 27, 2014

Leona E McGregor, 93, of Hurley, formerly of Port Ewen, passed Tuesday evening, May 27, 2014 at Health Alliance Hospital, Broadway Campus, Kingston, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 29, 1921 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of the late Thomas James and Agatha Pelot McCurrie. During WW II she was employed by the Canadian...

Sadie Friedman

Sadie Friedman

May 25, 2014

Sadie Friedman, 91, formerly of Kerhonkson, N.Y., passed away peacefully, Sunday May 25, 2014 at home with her family at her bedside in Hurley, NY. She was born February 12, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Sam and Dora (Starkman) Dunn. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and attended Brooklyn College before marrying her beloved husband,...

Adele Sherry

Adele Sherry

May 24, 2014

Adele Sherry, 85, of Fairfield, CT, formerly of Kingston, died May 24, 2014 at home. Born in Brooklyn, she was a daughter of the late Albert & Augusta Lewis Gerofsky. Adele graduated from Kingston High School in 1946 and Suny Albany in 1950. She and her husband Norman were owners of the Broadway News Shop in Kingston. She was also...

Dorothy P. Vincent

Dorothy P. Vincent

May 24, 2014

Dorothy Page Vincent, of Palenville, passed away at HealthAlliance Hospital, Marys Ave. Campus. She was 70.She was born July 25, 1943 in Lawrence, MA to the late Oliver and Ida Deshaies Page. She was married to David J. Vincent; they wed on September 15th, 1962. Dorothy was a Beverly, MA, High School graduate in 1962. She enjoyed traveling...

Seymour  Kassler

Seymour Kassler

May 22, 2014

Seymour "Sy" Kassler, 83, of Kingston, died in his home on May 22, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Sy was born in NYC of Mary and Aaron Kassler. Sy was a war vet and served in the Korean War and on the US Air force. He was the VP of the Mid City Lanes Bowling League and a treasurer...

Adrienne Elizabeth Koppenhaver

Adrienne Elizabeth Koppenhaver

May 14, 2014

After years of valiant struggles against multiple physical challenges and illnesses, Adrienne succumbed to the inevitable May 14 at age 77. Surviving her are her daughter Susan Koppenhaver of Poughkeepsie, her son Jim of Austin, TX, her grandson Cameron Utter of Poughkeepsie, her daughter-in-law Carin Petersen of Austin, and her granddaughter Violet, also of Austin. After the untimely...

Josephine Misasi

Josephine Misasi

May 14, 2014

Josephine L. Misasi, 91, of Kingston, passed peacefully on May 15, 2014 after a long and healthy life. Josie, as she was known to her friends, was born in East Kingston, NY to John and Laura (Secreto) Crespino. Josie's career spanned nearly 3/4 of a century, beginning as an associate for the Local 259 Int'l Ladies Garment Workers Union and...

Jeanne Rose Maggiore

Jeanne Rose Maggiore

May 13, 2014

Jeanne Van Ness Maggiore, 83, of Saugerties passed Tuesday evening, May 13, 2014 at Health Alliance Hospital, Broadway Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 25, 1930 in Port Jervis and was the daughter of the late Abraham and Mary Van Ness. Jeanne was a 1948 graduate of Kingston High School and a graduate of...

John Lee Brooks

John Lee Brooks

May 13, 2014

John Lee Brooks of Valhank Drive died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at home. He was 65. He was born June 13, 1948 in Baltimore, MD the son of Anna Brooks. John graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, received his Bachelor's degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1970 and his Master of Science degree from Ohio State. He...