OBITUARIES

Jul 23, 2023

Richard J. Dempsey, 86, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at home. He was born on January 26, 1937 in Kingston, son of the late John and Gertrude (Wilson) Dempsey. He was a graduate of St. Peter's School in Kingston and Kingston High School, class of 1954. He served as a police officer for the Kingston...

Jul 15, 2023

Stephen F. Brucker, 70, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was born on September 17, 1952 in White Plains, NY, son of the late Carl and Janice (Kunz) Brucker. Steve married Nancy (Griggs) Brucker on July 25, 2009.

He received both his Bachelor and Juris Doctor degrees from Rutgers University. He was a Public Defender...

Jul 15, 2023

Frances S. Rowe, 95, of Kingston, NY, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at home. She was born on May 15, 1928 in Hurley, NY, daughter of the late Francis and Margaret (Howard) Stauble. She was married to the late Ernest M. Rowe, Jr. They wed in 1950 and Ernest...

Jul 12, 2023

Nancy E. Kaiser, 77, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY. She was born on June 22, 1946 in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Harold and Nettie (Schultz) Wynkoop. Nancy was married to the late Clarence "Bud" Henry Kaiser, Jr., they wed in 1964.

She was a graduate of...

Jul 10, 2023

Karen Ames, 88, of Saugerties, NY, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Ten Broeck Commons in Lake Katrine, NY. She was born on March 21, 1935 in Kingston, NY and was the daughter of the late Tracy and Addie (VanKleeck) Gray. Karen was married to the late Albert Ames.

Karen worked for Rotron in Woodstock, NY, for...

Jul 8, 2023

Krasher, Frank P. Sr. Age 78, of Saugerties, NY, died peacefully at his home on the morning of Saturday July 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born at home on 55 Schuyler Street in Albany, NY on February 7, 1945.  He served in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion, The Disabled American Veterans,...

Jul 7, 2023

Catherine Every, 79, of Kingston, NY, on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Golden Hill Nursing & Rehab Center in Kingston, NY. She was born on July 7, 1944 in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late James and Loreta (Miller) Murphy. Catherine was married to the late Gerald "Jerry" Every, Jr., Jerry passed away February 10, 2023.

She was a Kingston...

Jul 6, 2023

Flora Werner, 95, of Hurley, NY passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at home in Hurley, NY. She was born on October 25, 1927 in Kingston, NY and was the daughter of the late Leroy and Elsie (Dunneman) Lyke. Flora was married to the love of her life, Warren Frederick Werner, for 74 years. Warren passed away on January...

Jul 2, 2023

Jul 1, 2023

George C. Fitzgerald Davis 77, of Kingston, NY, passed away on July 1, 2023, after a brief illness.

George was born on June 22, 1946, to George C. Fitzgerald and Alberta Davis Fitzgerald, in Kingston, NY. George attended Kingston Public Schools and worked for IBM for seven years. He went on to become a Master Barber and Instructor for BOCES...

Jun 29, 2023

Mel Henry Schwebach. Mel was born on February 26, 1946 to Anneliese & Leonard Schwebach. He was raised in Franklin Square, NY and upon graduation from High School, he began his career with the US Postal Service.

Mel was drafted into the Army and after serving 4 years he was discharged and he returned to his Postal position. He was a dedicated...

Jun 29, 2023

Rhoda Lohre, age 95, died peacefully in the presence of family in her home in Hurley, New York, on June 29, 2023.  Born in New York City on Christmas Day in 1927 to Selma and Marc Fox, Rhoda grew up in New York and went on to earn a teaching degree from Long Island University.

 

In 1948 Rhoda married Julian Lohre and soon...

Jun 27, 2023

Robert Thomas Walsh, 72, of Accord, NY, born September 2, 1950 in Pennsylvania County, PA to Thomas William and Mary Ann Walsh of Queens NY, passed away on June 27th, 2023 surrounded by his loving children. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years Debbie Lee Walsh.

A welder by trade, Bob was also an amateur inventor and photographer....

Jun 24, 2023

Jane B. Hansell, 67, of Lake Katrine, New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 24th after a well-fought cancer illness. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Steven Hansell, daughters Sarah Jane Dernison (Jeremy) and Elizabeth Erin Hansell Wikane (Matthew), four grandchildren, Emma and Elijah Dernison, and Ethan and Hailey Wikane. She is sister to William R. Bradley,...

Jun 23, 2023

Robina Moffett Thorn Kemel, 91, of Accord, NY, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at Golden Hill Nursing & Rehab Center in Kingston, NY. She was born on March 7, 1932 in Coldenham, NY, daughter of the late Ernest Hall Thorn and Marie Moffett Thorn.

Robina was an executive secretary to the department head of communications at the SUNY New Paltz. She was an avid gardener, a macrobiotic cook, and a lover of animals and nature....

Jun 22, 2023

Jun 21, 2023

GORDON M. ANDERSONKINGSTON – Wednesday,  June 21st, 2023 at the age of 98. Born to parents Gustave A. Anderson and Ethel M. MacIntosh in Syracuse, NY.  Pre-deceased by his wife Margaret L. Anderson (Lyons) with 67 years of marriage and his siblings Glenn, Joseph, Wallace, and Sandra.

Survived by children Gary Anderson (Ellen), Darlene Dodd (Terry) and Mark Anderson (Laurie)...

Jun 20, 2023

Catheryn “Cathy” Berger, 89, of Union Center Road, Ulster Park, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was born on January 3, 1934 in Middletown, NY, daughter of the late Ray and Reah (Crotty) Goble. Cathy was married on August 12, 1956 to Robert G. Berger, Robert passed away in 2012.

Cathy graduated from Middletown...

Jun 18, 2023

Thomas J. Woitasek a.k.a. “Tom the Barber”, 78, of West Hurley, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was born on February 10, 1945 in Hackensack, NJ, son of the late Arthur and Mary (Molinari) Woitasek. He was married to his loving wife of 36 years, Phyllis (Davis) Woitasek, they...

Jun 16, 2023