OBITUARIES

Aug 12, 2024

Donald VanDemark Sr., 83 of Kingston, NY, passed away of Monday August 12, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 21, 1941, in Kingston, N.Y., and was the son of the late James VanDemark Sr. and Thelma L. Jones. Donald was a true Kingston native through and through, his life and legacy deeply interwoven...

Aug 11, 2024

Kurt Hoffmann, 80, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Westchester Medical Center after a short illness. He was born on September 14, 1943 in Mahopac, NY and was the son of the late Stanley Hoffmann and Doris Schaefer. Kurt was married to Catherine Adams Newton on February 20, 1965. 

Kurt served in the U.S. Air Force...

Aug 10, 2024

Charles Biasiny-Rivera, 93, of Olivebridge, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at his home in Olivebridge, NY. He was born on November 10, 1930 in New York, NY and was the son of the late Nikolas Biasiny and Josephine Rivera, both of Puerto Rico. In addition to New York City, Charles has lived in Olivebridge since the early...

Aug 6, 2024

Aug 5, 2024

Eugene Gold, 100, of Woodstock, NY (formerly of Brooklyn, New York and Jerusalem, Israel), passed away at home on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was born on June 24, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York and was the son of the late Abraham Gold and Fannie (Schnapper) Gold and brother of the late Howard Gold. 

Eugene is survived by his children, Caralee...

Aug 3, 2024

Robert E. ("Bob") Davis, a long-time resident of Falmouth, MA and Kingston, NY, passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2024, at 98 years of age. Bob had a rich and fulfilling life. Born in East New York (Brooklyn) to Peggy and Harry Davis, he graduated from Far Rockaway High School and immediately enlisted in the Army Air Corp where he...

Jul 31, 2024

Arthur Grossbohlin, 90, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his home in Kingston, NY. He was born on July 6, 1934 in East Rutherford, New Jersey and was the son of the late Arthur J. Grossbohlin and Mary M. Canney.

Arthur was married to his wife of 70 years Barbara Joan Douglas on April 18, 1954...

Jul 27, 2024

Richard J. Dulin, 93, of Lake Katrine, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1930, in Connelly, NY, son of the late Joseph and Madaline (Bechtold) Dulin. He was born and raised in Connelly where he served in the Fire Department while living there. He was married to the late Kathryn “Kiki” Smith...

Jul 24, 2024

Peyton R. Williams, Jr, 92, of Kingston, passed away on July 24, 2024, at TenBroeck Commons in Lake Katrine, NY. He was born August 28, 1931, in New York, NY to the late Peyton R. and Alene Mae (Johnson) Williams, Sr.. He was the husband of Leandra Smith; they were married on September 30, 2000 in Kingston.

Peyton served in the...

Jul 20, 2024

After a long and fruitful 95 years, we mark the passing of Robert (Bob) C. Richter, Jr. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, guidance counselor and small business proprietor worthy of the highest distinctions. 

Born at home on November 14,1928 in Seaford, LI, NY to Pauline Duerr Richter and Robert C. Richter, Sr., he spent his childhood and teen...

Jul 17, 2024

John R. Shults Jr., 98, passed on July 17, 2024. Born Phoenixville, PA and raised in Kingston, he is the son of the late John R. and Elizbeth Shults. John served our country in United States Navy during the later days of WWII. After graduating from Colgate University, he began his business career working for an Insurance Company in NYC....

Jul 17, 2024

Kitty Satinsky, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on November 26, 1927, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the cherished daughter of Max Heischuber and Ester Zwirn. Kitty was preceded in death by her siblings Syma, Raechel, and Charles. In 1956, Kitty married the love of her...

Jul 11, 2024

Marguerite (Maggie) Langon, 69, of Kingston, NY, passed away peacefully, at her home on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Maggie was born on July 24, 1954, in Kingston, NY. The youngest daughter of the late William and Helen (Slater) Scully. 

Maggie was married on July 21, 1973 to her high school sweetheart Lester Langon. 

Maggie began working at Met Life in 1973 as...

Jul 10, 2024

Laurelle Ann Griffin, née Creech, born on June 6, 1960, passed into eternal rest on July 10, 2024, at the age of 64, in Saugerties, NY. She humbly served her country in the United States Air Force, a testament to her enduring strength and resilience. 

Following her time in the military, Laurelle had her two daughters. After years of being a...

Jul 8, 2024

Gregory Rogers, 77, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY. Greg was born on September 4, 1946, in Staten Island, NY, son of the late Paul Rogers, Sr. and Jane (Heuer) Rogers. 

He worked for the US Post Office in both Staten Island and Kingston. Greg loved baseball, especially the Brooklyn Dodgers....

Jun 30, 2024

Earl Leonard Edmond, 71, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Health Alliance Hospital - Mary's Ave Campus in Kingston, NY. He was born on August 25, 1952, in Ridgeway, SC, and was the beloved son of the late Coleman Brown and Mary Jane Edmond.

Earl was united in marriage with Sylvia J. Armstrong on June 13,...

Jun 30, 2024

Jun 23, 2024

Thomas Reinhardt, 75, of Dacula, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Our Lady of Perpetual Health in Atlanta, GA. He was born on March 8, 1949 in Kingston, NY and was the son of the late John Reinhardt and Helen Leahy. 

He is survived by two sisters, Nancy and Judith, two sons, Mark and Michael, and two grandchildren,...

Jun 21, 2024

Walter A. Lastig, 88, of Port Ewen NY died June 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family and the love and grace of God. Born on January 6, 1936, in New York, NY, he was the son of Erich and Helen (Kulasinski) Lastig.

Walt is survived by his loving wife, Beverly J. Lastig, whom he married on November 28,...

Jun 19, 2024

Carol M. Hughes, 88, of Lake Katrine, NY, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Carol was born on February 15, 1936 in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Fred and Madeline (Noble) Scharp. Carol was married in 1960 to the love of her life, Thomas L. Hughes, they would be...