OBITUARIES

May 4, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Roberts, 57, Lake Katrine, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 4, 2023. Born July 24, 1965 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Joseph and Catherine Roberts of Montgomery, NY.

Tony graduated from the Wallkill School District and then went on to Delhi College where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Construction.  After working for a...

May 4, 2023

Anne Farrell, 86, of Lake Katrine, NY, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at home. She was born September 19, 1936 in Queens, one of nine children of the late Robert and Winifred (Gerdes) Brennan. Anne was married to George Farrell, they wed on August 15, 1970.

She was a high school graduate of the Lady of Wisdom Academy in...

May 2, 2023

Joyce A. Brown – 77 – She started her life in Saratoga Springs as the daughter of John and Angeline Burnett.  She was a rising star in her youth as both a bowler and golfer.  She was the state champion in singles at the age of 16 and continued her achievements on the lanes by winning a TV tournament time...

May 1, 2023

Apr 30, 2023

Phyllis Gurwitz, 80 of West Hurley, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at her home in West Hurley, NY surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 7, 1943 in the Bronx, and was the daughter of the late Sam Barban and Minnie Magsitza.

She graduated from Walton High School in the Bronx.  She then went on...

Apr 29, 2023

Charles Neal Silverberg, 72, of Kingston passed away peacefully at Health Alliance Hospital on April 29th, 2023 surrounded by loving members of his family.

Born September 27th, 1950 in Bayside Queens, Charlie is the son of the late Seymour Silverberg and Harriet Silverberg Haftel and stepson of Ray Haftel. He attended VanBuren High School in Queens where he was involved...

Apr 28, 2023

Apr 27, 2023

Kathryn “Katie” Scully, 75, of Saugerties NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 27, 2023. She was born on July 7, 1947, in Greenville NY to the late Sterling and Jesse Mae (Whispell) Atkins. She was married to William Scully and then the late John Staiger. She is survived by her children Christina Scully and Peter Scully, a special Grandson...

Apr 24, 2023

Apr 21, 2023

Jon A. DeGondea, died April 21, 2023. He was born on January 29, 1986, the son of the late John Degondea.

Jon is survived by his mother, Lisa Ann DeGondea of Kingston and her fiance Rex Myers. Also surviving are his sister, Rebecca DeGondea and her daughter Lilyana of West Shokan, his grandfather, John Radel of Shokan, as well as...

Apr 21, 2023

MaryEllen Aliberte, 70, of West Hurley, NY, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at home. She was born on October 15, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of Mary (Farina) Scotti and the late Alfred Scotti. MaryEllen was married to Frederick Jon Aliberte, they wed on July 19, 1981.

She was an Honor Student and Graduate of Our Lady of...

Apr 21, 2023

Annie Elaine Galmore, 65, of New Paltz passed away April 21, 2023. Annie was born on August 12, 1957, in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Annie was a participant of The Wassaic State School before moving into a Family Care setting during her early teenage years. Annie was a bright, energetic, compassionate woman that had a spirit and personality we could all only...

Apr 20, 2023

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Teresa Ann Carpino is scheduled for Thursday, April 27th from 4pm to 7pm at Keyser Carr Simpson Hammerl Funeral Home, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY. A memorial service will be held at 7pm.

Teresa “Teri” Ann Carpino of Kingston, NY, passed away peacefully at home April 20th at the...

Apr 19, 2023

Marc A. Goldleaf, 49, passed away unexpectedly on April 19 due to natural causes. Born in Kingston, NY, on January 20th, 1974, he was the beloved son of Danica and Ronald Goldleaf. Marc attended Kingston schools and was a member of the Kingston High School class of 1992. He was a gifted athlete participating in competitive swimming for most of...

Apr 19, 2023

Susan G. Snow, 81, of Sleightsburg, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at home. She was born on August 8, 1941 in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late George and Gladys (Boughton) Sickles.

She was a Kingston High School Graduate, class of 1960. She married George R. Snow on June 24, 1961. Susan was a member of the...

Apr 15, 2023

Emilio Oppimitti, 83, of Olivebridge passed away on Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Eleanor Nursing Care Center in Hyde Park, NY.

He was born on November 12, 1939 in Pessola, Italy where he worked on his parents farm until he moved to the United States in 1968. He got married to his wife Emily Giordani Oppimitti in 1969. He...

Apr 13, 2023

Ruth Louise Roberts Snyder passed away April 13th, 2023, surrounded by loving family and friends at her home in Saugerties, NY at the age of 88. 

She was born in Kingston, NY on March 24th, 1935 to her doting parents, the late Ruth G. & James B. Roberts.

Ruth grew up in Poughkeepsie and Kingston, graduating from Kingston High School...

Apr 7, 2023

Rachel Pollack, writer of fantasy, tarot and trailblazing comics, dies at 77  

Rachel Pollack, an award-winning writer who developed a dedicated following among fantasy and science fiction readers, was an authority on tarot cards, and created the first transgender superheroine for DC Comics, died April 7 at her home in Rhinebeck, N.Y. She was 77. The cause was non-Hodgkin’s...

Apr 7, 2023

Louise “Weezie” Rota McGinnis, 79, of Kingston, died on April 7, 2023 at home. She was born in the Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Louis & Sue (Cozza) Rota.

Louise moved to Kingston as a young girl. She was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1962. She later worked as a Teacher’s Assistant and Monitor within the...

Apr 5, 2023

Ego says, "Once everything falls into place, I'll feel peace." Spirit says, "Find your peace, and then everything will fall into place."  John Patrick Fitzgerald finally found the peace he had been searching for on April 5th 2023.   Born July 20th 1988 to Daniel Joseph Fitzgerald and MaryEllen Filippelli, Johnny-Boy wasted no time being the center of attention, nearly...