OBITUARIES

Dec 4, 2013

John "Johnny Knapp" Napoleon, 97, of Kingston, died Wednesday, December 04, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Norwalk, CT, he was a son of the late Pasquale & Lordina Cuccaro Napoleon. John moved to Kingston in 1933 to pursue a musical career. He played the bass for many weddings throughout the years, starting at "The Barn"....

Nov 30, 2013

John "Shawn" LaShawn Gillam III, of Heather Lane, Kingston NY passed away suddenly Saturday, November 30th 2013. He was born November 11, 1974 in Brooklyn NY to Sherril Williams and the late John Ricky Gillam II. Shawn was a good natured guy with a big heart who was always ready for a good time. He loved music, basketball,...

Nov 29, 2013

Melvina A. Jones, 103, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2013 at Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 30, 1910 in Bainbridge, GA to the late Archie and Manasser King Armstrong. She has lived in Ulster County for over 50 years. She worked for Ulster County Social Services retiring in...

Nov 28, 2013

James E. Liddle, 87, of Kingston, died November 28, 2013 at his home. Born in Andes, NY, he was a son of the late Elliott & Maude Waterman Liddle. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Silver lake Dairy as a sales man, and prior to serving in the Army,...

Nov 28, 2013

Hyman Greenspan, a lifelong resident of Kingston, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the age of 91. Born October 27, 1922 to the late Benjamin and Anna Sklar Greenspan, Hy was a devoted son and brother. He served in the military in World War II. Humble and modest in spite of his numerous achievements, Hy's entrepreneurial endeavors led him...

Nov 27, 2013

Nov 27, 2013

Seymour Feldman, 94, of Hurley, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at his home. Born in Brooklyn, he was a son of the late Irving & Minnie Feldman. He was a past president of the Queensboro Hill Jewish Center in Flushing, NY and a long time member of Congregation Ahavath Israel. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Rebecca...

Nov 26, 2013

Obituary will be available soon.

Nov 26, 2013

James ''Jim'' Adam Salzmann, 53, of Connelly, passed away suddenly, Tuesday evening, November 26 at the Health Alliance Hospital, Broadway Campus, Kingston. Born on August 23, 1960 in Kingston, he was the son of Harriet Morrissey Salzmann and the late Albert J Salzmann. Jim was a graduate of Kingston High School, class of 1979 and a proud member...

Nov 22, 2013

Joseph Gratta, 65, of Kingston, died Friday, November 22, 2013 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was a son of the late Carmine & Helen D'Amato. He is survived by six children, Mark Gratta of NJ, Sal Rosa of Kingston, John Gratta of NJ, Leo Gratta, Sam Gratta and Samantha Gratta, all of Kingston. One...

Nov 22, 2013

Jean Louise Wells, 90, of Kingston, NY, formerly of Ulster Park and Rhinebeck, passed peacefully Friday, November 22, 2013 at Golden Hill Health Care Center, Kingston. She was born March 19, 1923. A native of Halcott Center, Jean Kelly Wells was the daughter of the late Chauncey and Lula Kelly. She was also predeceased by her husband, Ralph...

Nov 17, 2013

Highland - Carl R. Carlew of Vineyard Ave. and formerly of Ellenville and Montgomery died Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was 68. He was born in Montgomery, a son of the late George and May Mullen Carlew. An army veteran, he had been employed as a baker at Cohen's in Ellenville....

Nov 17, 2013

Leona B. Delavan, of Kingston, passed away Sunday night November 17th at Health Alliance Hospital, Mary's Avenue Campus. Leona was a lifelong area resident. She was born in Kingston August 25, 1935 to the late Leland and Leona Boice. A graduate of Kingston High School, Leona became a Legal Secretary. She spent most of her working life with...

Nov 15, 2013

Rose Mitchell Porter, formerly of Hinsdale St., Town of Ulster, died Friday, November 15, 2013 at Golden Hill Health Care Facility. She was 94. She was born in East Kingston, a daughter of the late John and Mary Garfola Mitchell. A lifelong Town of Ulster resident, Rose worked as a sewing machine operator for several area garment factories for many...

Nov 14, 2013

Lillian May (a.k.a. Lillie May) Vandemark, 93, a life-long resident of Rosendale, Hurley and Kingston, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Kingston Hospital. She was born May 27, 1920 in Rosendale, to the late Samuel and Henrietta (Gilmore) Coleman. She was married to her husband of nearly 60 years, Clarence Vandemark Sr. She is survived by her...

Nov 14, 2013

Alfred ''U.B.'' Brown, 79, of High Falls, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Kingston Hospital. He was born April 25, 1934 in Brooklyn, to the late Alfred and Margaret (DeMelfi) Brown. He was married to his loving wife of 55 years, Virginia "Ginger" Brown. Al worked as a Recording Engineer for many major music labels and later...

Nov 13, 2013

Gloria Mayone O'Rourke, 86, a lifelong resident of Kingston, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Kingston, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine Sottile Mayone. Gloria graduated from Kingston High School in 1944 and the Spencer Business School in 1945. She married Sheldon F. O'Rourke on October 9, 1949 and...

Nov 12, 2013

Lawrence Vincent Still, departed this life on November 12, 2013 in Kingston. He was born on April 5, 1955 in Brooklyn, to the late Margaret Lorraine Still and the late Marion Harry Still. He attended John Dewey High School and was a member in good standing at New Progressive Baptist Church until he was called home. He served...

Nov 11, 2013

James Alfred Sills, 76, of Kingston, quietly passed away at the Golden Hill Nursing Home in Kingston on Monday, November 11, 2013 in the comfort of his loving family. He was born July 2, 1937 at home in Kingston to the late Joseph E. Sills Sr. and Hilda Sills. Jimmy, as his many friends knew him, attended the...

Nov 10, 2013

Robert L. Beck, 69, of Mt. Marion, died Sunday, November 10, 2013 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was a son of the late Robert Beck and Louise Beck-Voigt of Mt. Marion. Bob worked at IBM as a technician from 1964 until his retirement in 1993 at the age of 49. After his retirement, he enjoyed...