OBITUARIES

Apr 2, 2014

Susan was a graduate of Kingston High School, class of 1974 and had worked for IBM of Fishkill and Poughkeepsie. She was a parishioner of St. Peter's RC Church, Kingston. Affectionately known as "Ahee" to her dear nieces and nephews, she loved spending time with her family, especially game night and going out to dinner. She enjoyed Broadway...

Apr 2, 2014

Charles "Charlie" Forman, 78, of Kingston, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in New York City, Charlie enjoyed quiet moments, eating and watching TV. He was very youthful looking for his age. At Palmer House, he was the "mayor of the room". Charlie will be missed by his Ulster-Greene ARC family along with the staff...

Apr 2, 2014

Anna Pardini, 93, of Kingston, formerly of Big Indian, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, at Golden Hill Health Care Center in Kingston. She was born June 20, 1920 in Manhattan to the late Teresa (Tresta) Posch and grew up in the Bronx before moving to the Catskill Mts with her husband Arrigo Pardini in 1962 where...

Apr 2, 2014

Carolyn Lee Van De Mark, 66, a lifelong resident of Kingston, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Kingston, she was a daughter of the late Gordon & Carolyn Van Kleeck Hyde. Carolyn was a beautician at Mickey's Hair Salon and then worked at Hannaford for the last 20 years. She was a Sunday school...

Apr 1, 2014

Iris Rodriguez of Washington St. died Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. She was 60. She was born in the Bronx, a daughter of the late Gabriel and Eusebia Carlo Rodriguez, Sr. She attended various colleges in the Hudson Valley, earning her associates degree. Throughout the years Iris traveled many times with her mother to visit...

Mar 31, 2014

Dawn M. DeCicco-Barto died Monday, March 31, 2014 after a brave battle with a long illness. She was born in the Bronx, the daughter of the late Enrico and Margaret Decicco. Dawn was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, wife and caregiver. She is survived by George H. Barto; three sons, Joseph, Anthony and Andrew Pappalardi; four brothers, Joseph,...

Mar 29, 2014

Katharine Dean Cordts, 109, a lifelong resident of Kingston, New York, died peacefully at her Maiden Lane residence on March 29th, 2014. She was born on January 9, 1905, in Kingston, New York, to the late Archibald Winter Dean and Katherine Scott Dean. She married the late John Nicholas Cordts at St. Joseph's Church in Kingston, N.Y. on...

Mar 22, 2014

Frank Joseph Palmadessa, Sr., 88, of Lake Katrine, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at home, peacefully in his favorite armchair. He was born November 24, 1925 in Manhattan, to the late Michele and Maria Palmadessa. He was married to his loving wife of 65 years, Maryann (Grech) Palmadessa. They wed on July 18th 1948 in St. Francis...

Mar 22, 2014

Alyce (Wainwright) Littlefield, 81, of Hurley, on March 22, a devout and faithful Christian, was called home to be with the Lord. She passed peacefully with her loving family by her bedside. She was born November 8, 1932 in Ludlow, MA to the late Albert and Jennie (Morton) Wainwright. She was married to her soul mate of 58...

Mar 19, 2014

Ella Panesa of South Rd., Town of Kingston died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at her home. She was 47. She was born in the Bronx, a daughter of the late John and Elsie Elaine Johnson McGourty. Ella was raised in Pougquag and graduated Arlington High School. Formerly of Poughkeepsie, she married Paul J. Panesa on May 7, 1988. A Kingston...

Mar 19, 2014

William H. Williams, 88, of the Town of Ulster died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in West Park, NY, he was a son of the late Benjamin H. & Dorothy Buley Williams. Bill was a veteran of the US Navy having served during WWII in the pacific theater. He was a member of the Kingston...

Mar 19, 2014

Mar 18, 2014

Robert A. Slater, Jr., 71, of Kingston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Kingston Hospital. He was in Buffalo to the late Robert A. Slater and Edith Slater Clark. He was a Kingston High School graduate, class of 1960. He then joined the Army Reserves where he attained the rank of...

Mar 18, 2014

Mary E. (Ryan) Grogan, 88, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at The Baptist Home at Brookmeade in Rhinebeck. She was born September 17, 1925 in Syracuse, to the late Daniel and Mary (Mulcahy) Ryan. She was married to Alwin L. Grogan, Alwin passed away on December 16th 1978. Mary worked for many years as a...

Mar 17, 2014

Timothy Scherer of Route 209, died Monday, March 17, 2014 at home. He was 58. He was born in Kingston, a son of the late Richard and Alice Costello Scherer. Tim attended the College of St. Rose. His love of music never faded and singing for local churches and organizations was always on his agenda. He was an...

Mar 17, 2014

Carol H. Downer of Fair St., died Monday, March 17, 2014 at Ten Broeck Commons Nursing Home. She was 101. She was born in Flushing, NY, the daughter of the late David and Francica Neander Hallstrom. Mrs. Downer was the office manager for her late husband, Dr. Mortimer Downer's medical practice. Entrusted to the care of A. Carr...

Mar 17, 2014

America (Rivera) Molina, 90, of Lake Katrine, NY, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014 at Health Alliance Hospital, Broadway Campus, Kingston, NY. She was born May 7, 1923 in San Juan Puerto Rico, to the late Enrique and Juana (Maldonado) Rivera. Entrusted to the care of Luke Keyser of A. Carr & Son Funeral Home, 65 Lucas...

Mar 15, 2014

Anita Welch, 63, of Kingston, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014. Services entrusted to the care of Luke Keyser of Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Ave., Kingston, where friends may visit on Saturday March 22nd from 1-2pm with a memorial at 2pm. Light a candle in memory of Anita at www.KeyserCarr.com

Mar 12, 2014

Norma M. Barry, 95, of Kingston, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Golden Hill Health Care Center. Born in Flushing, NY, she was a daughter of the late James S. & Amelia Persella Alkire. She was a member of the Town of Ulster Seniors, Leisure Club Seniors, Town of Ulster Republican Club and a member of the Ulster Hose #5,...

Mar 12, 2014

Carol G. Hornig, 65, of West Hurley, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Yonkers, she was a daughter of the late Milton & Corraine Sterzer Garber. Carol Hornig will live in the hearts of all that have had the blessing to be in her life. Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...