OBITUARIES

David M. Guido

David M. Guido

May 23, 2021

David Michael Guido, age 67, died at Kingston Hospital on May 23, 2021 after a lengthy & courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The son of Vincent Guido, Sr and Ruth Senor Guido, David was born on June 17, 1953 in Kingston, NY. David was a 1971 graduate of Kingston High School. He went on to earn an Associate...

Donald L. Shumen, Jr.

Donald L. Shumen, Jr.

May 22, 2021

Donald Shumen, Jr., 59, of the Town of Ulster, NY, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was born October 12, 1961 in Kingston, NY. He was married to his loving wife of 40 years, Darlene (Deyo) Shumen. They wed on December 4, 1980. Over those wonderful 40 years, they had many fun and exciting adventures...

Lawrence Brill

Lawrence Brill

May 19, 2021

Lawrence Lee Brill, 66, known to all as Chip, of Kingston, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Health Alliance Hospital’s Broadway Campus. Born in Oceanside, Long Island, he was the son of the late Jerry & Marion Goodstein Brill. In addition to his parents, Lawrence is predeceased by his sister Linda Brill. Chip was loved for his brilliant...

James D. Neville, Sr.

James D. Neville, Sr.

May 18, 2021

James D. Neville Sr., 82, of Cairo, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his home in Cairo, NY. He is the son of the late Joseph and Anne Neville, born on October 1, 1938 in New York, NY and raised in Brooklyn, NY. James was an avid fisherman, devout Catholic, volunteered at the homeless shelter...

Joseph Horowitz

Joseph Horowitz

May 16, 2021

Joseph Horowitz 97 of Kingston NY and Delray Beach Florida died Sunday, May 16 at home, surrounded by love. Born in Brooklyn, son of Jake and Lillian Horowitz. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the US Navy as a signalman and navy aviator. Here was where his lifelong love of flying was born, eventually flying for pleasure...

Suzanne Lee Wald

Suzanne Lee Wald

May 14, 2021

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Dr. Milton Chasin

Dr. Milton Chasin

May 13, 2021

Dr. Milton Chasin of Kingston, New York passed away at his home on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born on November 15, 1942 to Al and Ray Chasin in the Bronx, New York. He spent his childhood in New York City and later moved to Hollywood, Florida where he graduated from high...

Sheldon Dawson

Sheldon Dawson

May 12, 2021

Sheldon Eugene Dawson, 61, passed away on May 12, 2021 after a massive heart attack. Sheldon was born and raised in Kingston, New York. He was a jack of all trades, (Electronics) was a plus for him, anything broken he could fix it. Sheldon loved music, distant lover being his favorite. Sheldon was one of the many children born to...

Juergen H. Schlegelmilch

Juergen H. Schlegelmilch

May 10, 2021

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Barbara C. Karaffa

Barbara C. Karaffa

May 9, 2021

Barbara Marie Cism Karaffa, 92, formerly of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, and Stone Ridge, New York passed away May 9, 2021, surrounded by family in New Paltz, New York. Barbara was born in Beacon, New York on July 14, 1928, she was the daughter of Franklin Pierce and Lillian Lawson Cism. She was raised in Beacon and graduated from Beacon...

Lee Konjas

Lee Konjas

May 7, 2021

Lee ne Leonidas Konjas, 86, died Friday May 7th at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Skoura, Greece and at the age of 14, was sent to live with relatives in Kingston, along with his sister, to escape the Greek civil war. Lee was the former owner of several business in Kingston, including the...

Herminio Viruet

Herminio Viruet

May 6, 2021

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Elbert John Carpenter, Jr.

Elbert John Carpenter, Jr.

May 5, 2021

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Salvatore M. Conti

Salvatore M. Conti

May 1, 2021

Salvatore M. Conti, 94, of Hurley, NY, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Ten Broeck Center in Lake Katrine, NY. He was born on March 8, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Filippo and Sebastiana (Bosco) Conti. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Milidantri) Conti, his children, Richard Conti and his wife...

Gloria Irene Brodhead

Gloria Irene Brodhead

Apr 28, 2021

Gloria Irene Brodhead, 87, of Woodstock, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Kingston Hospital. She was born on April 14, 1934 in Kingston, NY and was the daughter of the late George and Ula (Brown) Schleede. Gloria was married on November 23, 1959 to Nelson Brodhead, Jr. After graduating Kingston High School, Gloria worked for...

Francesco Altomare

Francesco Altomare

Apr 28, 2021

Francesco “Frank” Altomare, 87, of Kingston died Wednesday April 28, 2021 at Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Lake Katrine. Born in Rogliano, Cosenza, Italy he was the son of the late Pietro & Santa Garofalo Altomare. With the help and encouragement of brother Nicholas Altomare, Francesco immigrated from Italy in 1972 in search of a better life...

Michael J. Gutierrez

Michael J. Gutierrez

Apr 27, 2021

Michael J. Gutierrez, 55, of Woodstock, NY, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at home in Woodstock, NY. He was born November 12, 1965 in Huntington, NY. He was a Life Member of the West Hurley Fire department where he served for 38 years, currently holding the position of Assistant Chief of Fire Police. All who knew Michael,...

Atilano Gamez-Avila

Atilano Gamez-Avila

Apr 25, 2021

Atilano Pablo Gamez-Avila, 84, Port Ewen, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at home. He was born on August 10, 1936 in Havana, Cuba and was the son of the late Atilano Gregorio P. Gamez Rodriguez and Santa Avila Arteaga. He is survived by his children Nicole, Oscar, and Atilano Gamez. Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral...

Benjamin B. Whitcomb, III

Benjamin B. Whitcomb, III

Apr 23, 2021

Benjamin B. Whitcomb, III, 72, passed away after a long illness on Friday, April 23, 2021. His family is grateful for the excellent care he received at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Hartford, CT, he was a son of the late Benjamin & Margaret Pike Whitcomb. Benjamin is survived by his wife Lisa Whitcomb, and two daughters, Rose &...