OBITUARIES

Sep 2, 2023

John J. Shelton, 72, of Stone Ridge, NY, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023. He was predeceased by his father, John C. Shelton, and his brother, Lawrence R. Shelton. He is survived by his mother, Emma Louise Shelton; his sister-in-law Leona Shelton; his brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Carey Shelton; his sister Maryann Brown; his sister and brother-in-law Susan...

Sep 2, 2023

H. Renata Crisp, 91, of Rhinebeck, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at ArchCare at Ferncliff in Rhinebeck, NY. She was born on May 31, 1932 in Bernardsville, NJ and was the daughter of the late Kurt Gruendling.

Renata worked for Saugerties Central School District as a Guidance Counselor. She was a long-time member of the Rhinebeck Choral...

Sep 1, 2023

Gisela (Forst) Brink, 88, of The Town of Ulster, NY, passed away on Friday September 1, 2023 at The Pines in Glens Falls, NY. She was born May 14, 1935 in Bad-Kreuznach, Germany to the late Ernst and Katherina (Lauer) Forst. She was married to her best friend, the late Joel B. Brink, they wed on December 12, 1954 in...

Aug 28, 2023

Robert Otto Goss Jr. of Palenville, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes Saturday August 28th, 2023. Goss was a star student at Catskill High School, and King of the Prom. After completing his service in the Air Force, he returned to Palenville, then moved to New York City to pursue his dream as the people’s poet...

Aug 28, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Herdman, 98, of Hurley, NY, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at Ten Broeck Commons in Lake Katrine, NY. She was born on October 24, 1924 in Windham, NY, daughter of the late William Burhans and Ethel (Holcomb) Burhans.

Ethel died of Tuberculosis when Betty was 6 years old . After her untimely death, Betty’s aunt Mildred Holcomb,...

Aug 27, 2023

Michael Kaye, 75, of Tamarac, FL, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his home in Tamarac, FL. He was born on January 4, 1948.  

Michael was an esteemed musicologist whose work on Puccini and Offenbach has had a deep impact on singers and on opera itself. He was a respected educator, scholar and a good friend. He...

Aug 25, 2023

William (Bill) May, 79, peacefully left his life on earth on August 25, 2023. He passed at home surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born on May 4, 1944 in Queens, NY. He was the son of the late Henry May and Edna (Jones) May. He moved to the West Hurley/Glenford area when he was a young child with...

Aug 24, 2023

Arthur “Art” Stucki, (90) of Boiceville, N.Y. passed peacefully in his sleep early Thursday morning of August 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born on June 17th, 1933 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was the son of the late Paul and Veronica (Byatt) Stucki.

He was a graduate of Hamilton college in 1955 and continued further studies at...

Aug 24, 2023

William S. Tomaseski, 80, of Port Ewen, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. He was born on May 14, 1943 in Kingston, NY, son of the late Stanley and Jane (Geary) Tomaseski. Bill was married to his wife of 50 years, Cathy (Coles) Tomaseski. He honorably served his country in the US Army from 1965 to 1967.

Bill...

Aug 20, 2023

Freda Boice Strokes, 90, passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 6, 1932, in Kingston, to the late George W. Boice and Nellie (Hofmann) Boice. She was married to Melford A. Strokes Jr.. Melford passed away in 2015.

Freda graduated from Kingston High School and then graduated from Kingston...

Aug 19, 2023

Kenneth Golda, 56, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Health Alliance Hospital - Mary's Ave Campus in Kingston, NY. He was born on June 27, 1967 in Poughkeepsie, NY and was the son of Frederick Rogers, Sr. and Dolores Hawley.

He is survived by his mother, Dolores Lord, his brothers, Frederick (Jamie) Rogers and Richard...

Aug 17, 2023

Amelia Altamari, 97, of Kingston, NY, passed away peacefully after a short illness at Health Alliance Hospital on August 17, 2023. Amelia was born on March 22, 1926 in Kingston. She was the daughter of well-remembered Kingston confectioner, Michael Altamari and Frances (Cicenia) Altamari.

Amelia was a graduate of the Academy of St. Ursula and the New England Conservatory of...

Aug 16, 2023

Aug 14, 2023

Joseph Matthew Sloyan January 23, 1937 - August 14, 2023. 

Joe was born in Jersey City , NJ. The youngest of three sons born to Jane (Cantain) Sloyan and Francis Sloyan. Both Jane and Francis proceeded him in death, as did both his brothers Francis (Frank) and Thomas (Ben). He is survived by his two daughters, Laurie Sloyan-Croney,  Sandra Sloyan-Toney,...

Aug 10, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend Rita Jacinta Bobelis on August 10, 2023. Rita was born January 4, 1956, in Brooklyn New York to the late Bronius and Stase Jurpalis Bobelis. Rita is survived by her dear friends, Pam Boyle, Debbie Boice, Sandy Krom, Anna Turner, her sister in law, Larka Bobelis,...

Aug 10, 2023

August 10, 2023 John J. Radel, of Mountain Road, Shokan, son of the late Margaret Maurer Radel and Alexander John Radel. Born on October 18, 1934, he was a lifelong resident of the area. He leaves behind his children Richard John Radel (Ellen Kramer) of West Hurley, Lisa DeGondea (Rex Myers) of Kingston, Cynthia Bell (Donald) of Ruby, Theresa Swartz...

Aug 9, 2023

Kathleen P. Wood, 80, of Stone Ridge, passed away on August 9th, 2023, at the North Westchester Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center, Mohegan Lake, NY. She was born on June 17th, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Burke) Broderick. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from SUNY New Paltz after graduating from SUNY...

Aug 9, 2023

Marilyn Ruth Grinter Canoll, loving wife, strong mother of seven, and hardworking, responsible leader of both performing arts and mental health communities, died August 9, 2023, at the age of 94.

Married 63 years to Dr. Charles Cunningham Canoll Jr. - a practicing dentist for 35 years- Marilyn raised 3 daughters and 4 sons (Cindy, Tina, Charles, Merlynn, Timothy, David,...

Aug 8, 2023

Gerard J. Spratt, "Jerry" 84, of Port Ewen, NY, passed away on August 8, 2023 at the North East Center in Lake Katrine.  Gerard was born on August 14, 1938 to Hugh C. Spratt and Helen V. Reilly Spratt in Troy, NY. After graduating from Catholic Central High School in 1956, he went on to study at Rensselaer PolyTechnic Institute...

Aug 5, 2023

Hurley, NY - Ms. Karen Lee Wilson, born to the late Martha Long and Robert Wendell Wilson on October 6, 1950 in Prospect, Ohio, died at age 72 on August 5, 2023 at her home in Hurley, NY after a short illness. 

Karen is survived by her daughters Cicily Wilson (Greg Speller) and Chaney Sims, her step-children Tina Barnes (Danny),...