OBITUARIES

Nov 12, 2021

William Christopher Hayes (5/10/59-11/12/21) died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Chestnut Hill Road in Woodstock, NY where he lived with his partner Jan Conley. He was 62 years old. Born in Ann Arbor, MI, Willy's family moved to Lomontville, NY when he was a child. He went to Rondout Valley Central. Mr. Hayes was always...

Nov 12, 2021

Dawn N. Decker, 38 of West Shokan died on November 12, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Heidelberg, Germany she was the daughter of Edward Decker & Sharon Hart. Dawn is survived by daughter Shelby O’Donnel of West Shokan, her mother Sharon Hart, of NC, her brother Daniel Decker, of NC, Her boyfriend Michael Johns, His Children Mickey,...

Nov 11, 2021

Lori A. Fulford, 47, of West Shokan, NY, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 22, 1974 in Kingston, NY, daughter of Mary Lou (North) Schrader and the late John Schrader. She was a graduate of Onteora High School, Class of 1992 and Ulster County Community College. She...

Nov 10, 2021

Joann (Cruger) Marks of Hurley, NY was called home to the Lord on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Throughout her 12 year battle, she was a fighter, always positive and strong. Joann was the daughter of the late Edward & Grace Cruger. Born on June 20, 1941 in...

Nov 9, 2021

Stephen Gerard Claus, 64, of East Meadow, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He was born October 31, 1957 in Astoria, NY, son of the late Nicholas and Anna (Glossza) Claus. He was a graduate of Mineola High School and later received his Bachelors degree from CW Post University. Steve worked as a New York State...

Nov 9, 2021

Nov 8, 2021

James C. VanBenschoten, 79, of Saugerties, NY, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY. He was born on July 14, 1942 in Suffern, NY, and was the son of the late Milton and Irene (Lynch) VanBenschoten. Jim was married to the late Joyce D. Griswold. They wed on August 19th, 1967. He passed...

Nov 5, 2021

Carol J. Corrow 66, of Lake Placid, died peacefully early Friday morning November 5, 2021 at the Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, NY. She was born on October 18, 1955 to the late Adelor and Doris (Jacques) Poulin in Saranac Lake, NY. Per Carol's request no services will be held. She will be laid to rest in St....

Nov 1, 2021

Wayne Eugene MacDonald, Sr., an American Patriot, passed away on November 1, 2021 at Westchester Medical Center following a brief illness. He loved his family, God, and Country, in that order. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandra Lee MacDonald, his sons, Wayne Eugene MacDonald, Jr., and his wife Theresa, Jason William MacDonald and his...

Oct 30, 2021

Jeffrey Orbacz, 60, of Kingston, died Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his home. Born in Ballston Spa, NY, he was a son of the late Victor Orbacz and Genevieve Stempkowski Orbacz of Saugerties. Jeff was a man who loved many things, but mostly long rides on his motorcycle, working side-by-side with his wife as contractors, helping friends and neighbors with...

Oct 30, 2021

Mary Sauer, 62, of Saugerties, passed away on Saturday October 30, 2021, at Health Alliance Hospital Broadway Campus in Kingston. Born in Honolulu, HI, she was the daughter of the late Louis Aprea & Rose Marino Aprea. Mary worked in the Healthcare field for over 20 years; including Kingston and Benedictine hospitals, Grand Street Medical, and most recently River Radiology...

Oct 27, 2021

Dorothy E. Hofmann, 91, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at HealthAlliance Hospital, Kingston, NY, surrounded by her children. She was born August 25, 1930 in Saugerties, NY, daughter of the late Richard Shortt and Myrtle (York) Shortt. She left our world with a weakened heart, with the grace and dignity that she deserved....

Oct 27, 2021

Oct 26, 2021

Sid Bolin of Clearwater, FL, passed away October 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Dody of 62 years in 2006 and by his 2nd wife of 10 years Mary Schwartz-Bolin in 2017. Sid is survived by daughter, Karol Pick (Pablo); son, Howie Bolin (Donna); daughter Steffi Rosenbaum (Ron). Grandchildren; Ted Pick, Marisa Giesler, Michael Bolin, Erica...

Oct 26, 2021

Karina Pavlov, 47, of Rosendale, NY, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at home. She was born July 19, 1974 in Kingston, NY, a daughter of the late Michael Vladimir Pavlov and Arikka (Woldsen) Pavlov. In her youth she was a competitive figure skater and a pentathlete. She attended SUNY Albany, focusing her studies in biochemistry and...

Oct 25, 2021

William C. Taft, III of Phoenicia, NY passed away on Monday, October 25th, 2021 at HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY. He was born August 20th, 1990 in San Diego, CA and was the son of William C. Taft, Jr. and Marylee Baldwin. William worked for Active Maintenance Lawn Care in Mt. Tremper, NY where he was a landscaper...

Oct 24, 2021

John "Jack" Balogh, Jr., 87, of Stone Ridge, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 peacefully at home in Stone Ridge surrounded by his family. He was born December 22, 1933 in Kingston, NY son of the late John Balogh, Sr. and Lillian (Clearwater) Balogh. He is predeceased by his 5 siblings. He was married to Sandra...

Oct 23, 2021

Hermine Georgia Scheu (née Keyser) of Saugerties died peacefully at the Health Alliance Hospital Broadway Campus, Kingston on Saturday, October 23, 2021 surrounded by loving family and friends. She was seventy. Hermine was born in Kingston on January 5, 1951, the oldest of four children to William Sherrill Keyser and Natalie LaTour Keyser. She was a graduate of...

Oct 23, 2021

Margaret "GeeGee" Bryant-Getter, 65, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was born on October 3, 1957 in Greenville, NC. Margaret worked for Rehabilitation Support Services in Saugerties, NY, for 25 years, where she was a Receptionist and Benefit Coordinator. Margaret loved to read, especially books...

Oct 22, 2021

Eileen M Olson OLIVEBRIDGE- Eileen Olson, 87, of Woodland Drive, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at her home. Eileen was born on March 25, 1934 in Kingston, NY and was the daughter of the late Leroy and Helen (Miers) Smith. She graduated from Kingston High School in 1952. Eileen was employed by the New York Telephone Company...