OBITUARIES

Aug 6, 2021

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Aug 5, 2021

Anthony 'Tony" V. Santonja, 88, of Town of Ulster, formerly of Shokan, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Tony was the husband of Theresa Santonja, with whom they would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year. He was an accomplished artist and worked with charcoal, oil and water colors. He enjoyed photography, loved traveling, especially back...

Aug 5, 2021

Obituaries can be cut and dry. Nikolaos Lentzos's life was anything but that. He was born in 1935 the small village of Myles outside of Olympia in the southern part of Greece. Even though life was difficult he formed a strong bond with his siblings Hariklia, Jimmy, John and Bill. He used to tell stories of Nazi's occupying...

Aug 4, 2021

Herb Hekler's lessons - Always advocate what you think is right, even if it may not be popular at the time. - Be considerate of other people's needs and opinions. - Do your homework. - Have partners. - Give credit to others. -Herb Hekler (from Pattern for Progress Newsletter, Oct 2004) Herbert Martin Hekler, 82, of Kingston, NY,...

Aug 3, 2021

On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Erick Brian Simms Sr., passed suddenly at the age of 45. Erick was the son of the late Claire R. DePietro. Erick is survived by his son, Erick Simms Jr, sister Phallon Depietro, brothers Charles Appollonia, Joseph Simms and wife Coleen Simms, and Daniel Simms and wife Stephanie Simms, as well as several...

Aug 3, 2021

Mary A. Ehring, 88, of Woodstock, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 29, 1933 in Shenandoah, PA, daughter of the late William and Helen (Hoffman) Butler. Mary was married to her husband of 49 years, John J. Ehring. John passed away in 2007. Mary...

Aug 2, 2021

Sheila Evelyn Sudlow passed on August 2, 2021 at the Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Centetr. She was born on April 22, 1923 to the late Alexander and Evelyn (Budd) Ferguson in England while awaiting emigration to the U.S. with her mother and older brother to join her father. On November 23, 1947, Sheila married the love of...

Aug 1, 2021

Kevin "Robin" Steuding, 73 of Saugerties, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Health Alliance Hospital - Broadway Campus in Kingston, NY. He was born on December 18, 1948 in Kingston, NY and was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy Steuding. Kevin graduated from Kingston High School, then earned an Associate's Degree from SUNY...

Jul 31, 2021

Deborah Rivera, 64, of Valatie, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Matilda Lebron. Deborah is survived by her Taconic DDSO family. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Valatie, NY. Simpson-Hammerl Funeral Home is honored to assist with Deborah’s arrangements.

Jul 26, 2021

Ester Salvine Gundersen B. 11 February 1920 D. 26 July 2021, Monday Age: 101 years, 5 months , and 15 days. Went home to be with the LORD on 26 July 2021. She died peacefully in her own home surrounded by family. She is survived by her three children: Ivar Gundersen, Judy & Andy Groop, and Nancy Gundersen....

Jul 25, 2021

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Jul 25, 2021

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Jul 24, 2021

Ann M. Loughlin, 83, of Port Ewen, NY, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at home. She was born February 19, 1938 in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Louis and Mae (Shaut) Valli. She was married to her husband of 44 years, John Henry Loughlin, Jr. John passed away in 2002. Ann was a parishioner of Sacred...

Jul 23, 2021

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Jul 22, 2021

Jul 20, 2021

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Jul 18, 2021

Eleanor Yonta, 87 of Kingston, died peacefully Sunday July 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rock Hill, NY, she was the daughter of the late Monroe & Rosella Stevens Kimble. Eleanor is remembered by family & friends as a very positive, fun loving women that enjoyed cooking, baking, gambling with slot machines, scratch offs and one cocktail...

Jul 13, 2021

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Jul 12, 2021

Janet W. (Wendy) Christiana, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born on Oct 13, 1929 in Kingston, daughter of the late William E. Wendland and Mildred Wendland of Napanoch, NY. Her life was devoted to her husband of 59 years, William Christiana, and their children. She was a...

Jul 12, 2021

Donald Schoonmaker Oakley, born July 5, 1921, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was 100 years young. Donald grew up in Stone Ridge and was a lifelong resident of Ulster County. He resided in Hurley and wintered in Florida. A proud Veteran, Donald served in the United States Army Air Core...