OBITUARIES

Catherine McGahan

Catherine McGahan

Dec 12, 2023

Catherine McGahan, 99, of Kingston, NY, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born on August 14, 1924, in Hurley, NY, daughter of the late Francis and Margaret (Stauble) Howard. She was married to the late William H. McGahan who passed away on May 4, 1983.

Catherine is survived by her children, Maureen...

Walter Streib

Walter Streib

Dec 10, 2023

Walter Eric Streib, 62, formerly of Kingston, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born on February 21, 1961 in Kingston, NY, son of the late Waldemar and Wilhelmina (Hoppe) Streib.

Walter attended Kingston High School during which time he was a member of The Kingston Indians Drum and Bugle Corps. He was also a former member...

John "Jack" Zehnick

John "Jack" Zehnick

Dec 8, 2023

John L. “Jack” Zehnick, passed away on December 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family and dearest friends. He was the son of the late Harry and Delta Zehnick. He was married to his loving wife of 60 years, the late Jean “Cookie” Zehnick. Jean passed away in 2017. 

Jack was a resident of Sawkill in the...

Donna DeBerti

Donna DeBerti

Dec 7, 2023

Donna DeBerti, 69, of Port Chester, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at ArchCare at Ferncliff in Rhinebeck, NY. She was born on February 7, 1954 in Port Chester, NY and was the daughter of the late Dominic and Gilda (Celestino) DeBerti.

Donna worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She fought a long, brave battle with Huntington's Disease...

Janet Andreassen

Janet Andreassen

Dec 5, 2023

Janet Andreassen, born on February 4, 1938, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023 in Rhinebeck, NY.  Prior to moving to Rhinebeck in 2019, she lived in Brooklyn, NY since birth.  She earned her Masters Degree and worked as a Registered Nurse in public health, retiring from Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn.  She is survived by her sister Ingrid Orsland...

Carmen Iris Castro

Carmen Iris Castro

Dec 4, 2023

Ms. Carmen Iris Castro was born on November 1, 1925, in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Carmen and Angel Castro. She departed this life on December 4, 2023, at the age of 98, at the Northern Dutchess Hospital ni Rhinebeck, New York.   Carmen was educated ni the public school system ni Santurce, graduating from high school ni June 1942. After...

Milagros Linda Rivera

Milagros Linda Rivera

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...

Richard Joyce

Richard Joyce

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...

Craig Letersky

Craig Letersky

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...

Blanche Rittmiller

Blanche Rittmiller

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...

Darlene Tubby

Darlene Tubby

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...

Andrew Barranca, Jr.

Andrew Barranca, Jr.

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...

Norman Goodwin

Norman Goodwin

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...

Eunice Poorman

Eunice Poorman

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...

Shirley Paulding

Shirley Paulding

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...

William "Bill" Pullman, Jr.

William "Bill" Pullman, Jr.

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....

Emma Shelton

Emma Shelton

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...

Daniel Felice

Daniel Felice

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...

Joseph Garvila Sr.

Joseph Garvila Sr.

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,...

Anna Wamsley

Anna Wamsley

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...