OBITUARIES

May 6, 2022

Jean Boxer-Hammer, a long-time resident of Woodstock, died peacefully at her home on Friday May 6 at the age of ninety-five. She is predeceased by her parents, Milton Harris and Rachel Zimmerman, her husbands Nat Boxer and Zelig Hammer, and her son, Andrew Boxer.

Jean grew up in Brooklyn as the daughter of two talented painters. Summers were spent in Woodstock....

May 4, 2022

John Gillett, of Woodstock, NY, passed away on May 4, 2022 at Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, with some family at his side, due to complications from past cancer surgeries.  He was born on February 21, 1935 to Harold Gillett and Annie Ogden, in Liverpool, England.  For his protection during World War II, he was sent away from his family...

Apr 30, 2022

Rose Ann Ostrander, 88, of Willow, NY, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born June 25, 1933 in Hunter, NY, daughter of the late Alonzo and Margaret (Higgins) Parslow. She was married to her husband of 45 years, Harvey Ostrander, they wed on September 15, 1951 in Hunter.

 

Rose was...

Apr 30, 2022

Donna Maria Zeeh, 74 of Highwoods, Saugerties, N.Y. passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving husband Bill and sister Margie.

 

She was born on April 17, 1948 in Kingston and was the daughter of the late Donald J. Steward Sr. and June L. Dunham.  Donna is also preceded in death by her...

Apr 29, 2022

Harriette Schmidt, 95, of West Hurley, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2022 at The Pines at Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie, NY.

 

She was born on January 24, 1927 in Queens, NY and was the daughter of the late William Emig and Margaret Sutter.

 

After graduating from Kingston High School in 1945, Harriette soon married her high...

Apr 29, 2022

Elaine Greenspan, 89, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Kingston, NY, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Delray Medical Center. At the time of her passing, she was living full-time at the Addison Reserve County Club in Delray Beach, FL. Born October 1, 1932, in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harry...

Apr 28, 2022

Apr 26, 2022

Trámayne A. Holmes of Milton, NY entered into eternal rest on April 26, 2022 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

 

Tre was born February 8, 1982 in Kingston, NY. He worked as an electrician and was in the construction field. He had a passion for music (dj'ing, beat boxing, freestyle and creating beats), photography, fishing and driving.

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Apr 26, 2022

Randy H. Montgomery, 60, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Health Alliance Hospital - Broadway Campus in Kingston, NY. He was born on May 11, 1961 in Bartow, FL. Randy was a carpenter. He enjoyed helping those in need, whenever he could and he loved fishing, cooking, and spending time with his family.

 

He...

Apr 25, 2022

MaryAnn Rose Rittie, 79, of East Kingston, died Monday, April 25, 2022, at her home. Born in Kingston, she was a daughter of the late Thomas & Frances Gulisano McCullough. Mary Ann was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a nursing graduate of St. Peters School of Nursing in NYC. She was a school...

Apr 24, 2022

On Sunday, April 24, 2022, Michele Catherine Palmer (nee Gambon), loving wife, mother, and Mimi, passed away after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer.

 

Born June 27, 1951, in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Jane Gambon. Michele grew up in Greenlawn, Long Island, on Dressler Road, with many dear neighbors and friends....

Apr 24, 2022

Helen Rose Serinsky, 92, of Hurley NY, passed away on Sunday, April 24th of 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Belmont Mississippi. She was the daughter of the late Roy Campbell & Connie Ligon. Helen met and married Norman Serinsky in Russellville Alabama in 1954. They moved to Kingston, New York and started Expert Awning & Drapery Company....

Apr 22, 2022

William J. Hanson, 78, of Port Ewen, NY, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Health Alliance Hospital - Broadway Campus in Kingston, NY. He was born on October 25, 1943 in The Bronx, NY, son of the late William and Frances (Donahue) Hanson.

Bill was a graduate of Wallkill High School, where he played baseball and football. He...

Apr 22, 2022

Obituary to follow.

Apr 20, 2022

John M. Stone, Jr., 46, of Kingston, NY, passed away after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He was born on February 25, 1976 in Kingston, NY, son of Mary (Tracy) Stone and the late John M. Stone, Sr. John was married to his loving...

Apr 16, 2022

Apr 14, 2022

Apr 14, 2022

Beverly M. Acker, 85, of Kingston died on Thursday April 14, 2022, peacefully surrounded by her loved one. Born in Gabriels, NY she was the daughter of the late Reginald Russell & Frederica Martin. Beverly was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother (GGA) and sister. She worked as a school bus driver starting with Acker Bus Line, then Laidlaw...

Apr 12, 2022

Thomas E. Twyford, 69, of Kingston, died, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was a son of the late Francis & Jean Van Riper Twyford. Tom was the owner of OK Chimney Services. He was an avid golfer, devoted father and partner and will be remembered for always taking care of his...

Apr 11, 2022

Craig J. “CJ” Johnson, 71, of West Hurley, NY, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at home. He was born August 19, 1950 in Kingston, NY son of the late George Walter Johnson and Doreen Ida (Pearse) Johnson. Craig was married to Nancy (Greene) Johnson, they just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 30th 2022.

 

He retired from...