OBITUARIES

James  A. Mason, III

James A. Mason, III

Feb 19, 2020

James A. Mason, III, 38, a lifelong resident of Kingston, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his home. Born in Kingston, he was a son of Aletha Amell, step-father Leo Amell, and James A. Mason II. Jim was such a bright light. He loved and cared for his wife and kids immensely! He enjoyed spending time working out with his...

Doreen  E. Goodwin

Doreen E. Goodwin

Feb 19, 2020

Doreen Ellen (Hayes) Goodwin of Ormond Beach, FL and Kingston, NY entered into eternal life on February 19, 2020 with her family at her side. Doreen was born April 29th, 1929 at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie New York. She was the daughter of Harold William Hayes and Jennie K. (Osterhoudt) Hayes, and sister to Donald (wife Dorothy) and Richard...

Thomas Podgradski, Jr.

Thomas Podgradski, Jr.

Feb 17, 2020

Thomas Podgradski, Jr., 73, of Kingston, NY, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born February 8, 1947 in Nyack, NY, son of the late Thomas and Mildred (Muller) Podgradski. Tom grew up in New City, NY, and was a graduate of Clarkstown High School. Tom proudly and bravely served in the Army with the 6th Battalion,...

Esther B Ratner

Esther B Ratner

Feb 17, 2020

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June Lawkins

June Lawkins

Feb 17, 2020

June Lawkins, 92, of Lake Katrine, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at Northern Dutchess Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, she was a daughter of the late David & Elizabeth Stay Wilson. June was most known for her warmth, kindness and giving nature. A stay at home mom for her five children, wife to her husband John to whom she was married...

Barbara I Lobdell

Barbara I Lobdell

Feb 15, 2020

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Jerome Taub

Jerome Taub

Feb 15, 2020

Jerome Taub of Lake Hill, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Kimble Farms Nursing Care Center in Lenox, MA. Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1924, he was the son of the late Abner Taub and Lina Wilkenfeld Taub. After a more than an adventurous life, Jerome moved to Woodstock in 1996 with his beloved, Carol Fox Prescott. He served on...

John S Scribner

John S Scribner

Feb 15, 2020

John S. Scribner, 66, of Kingston, NY, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born September 26, 1953 in Poughkeepsie, NY, son of the late John and Doris (Scott) Scribner. For many years he worked in the medical field. He enjoyed listening to music, and had recently began learning to play the guitar. Above all he enjoyed...

Richard Patrick Biancanello

Richard Patrick Biancanello

Feb 15, 2020

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Carmen Noelia Rosenthal

Carmen Noelia Rosenthal

Feb 14, 2020

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David T. Bloom

David T. Bloom

Feb 13, 2020

David Thal Bloom of New York, NY, raised in Westport, CT, died Thursday February 13, 2020 at HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY. Born in Passaic, NJ May 16, 1960, he was a son of Richard Bloom of Lisbon, CT and the late Myra Davis of New York, NY. David had a big heart, a gigantic smile, and loved music, people,...

Sara Cintron

Sara Cintron

Feb 12, 2020

Sara Cintron, 96, of Kingston, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at her home. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Josephine Montavo. Sara enjoyed the outdoors, shopping, bingo and spending time with her family.She is survived by her three children, Iris Cintron of Kingston, Judy Cintron of Kingston and Diana Cintron of Huntington Station, NY. Many...

Francis  A. Polacco

Francis A. Polacco

Feb 12, 2020

On February 12, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family, the world lost a dear father, brother, and grandfather, Francis “Frank” Polacco, Sr. or affectionately known by many as “Pop”. The son of the late John and Rose Gallo Polacco, Frank was a lifelong resident of Kingston. He was born on August 20, 1929 and was...

Charles Thomas Atkins

Charles Thomas Atkins

Feb 12, 2020

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Virginia "Ginger" Yaple

Virginia "Ginger" Yaple

Feb 11, 2020

Our dear mother, Virginia 'Ginger' Rappleyea Yaple, 94, went peacefully to be with the lord on February 11, 2020. Born March 11, 1925 in Prattsville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Emory Rappleyea and Rosena Rappleyea. Her beloved husband Merrill 'Curly' Yaple predeceased her on January 27, 2003. She is survived by a son, Jon Yaple...

Katherine  E. Charlton

Katherine E. Charlton

Feb 10, 2020

Katherine E. Charlton, 94, a lifelong resident of Kingston, died Monday, February 10, 2020 at Northern Dutchess Hospital. Born in Kingston, she was a daughter of the late Henry & Katherine Klein Kramer. Katherine was the Salutatorian of Kingston High School Class of 1943 (she was only .001 short of the Valedictorian’s GPA), and attended the New York State College...

Eileen Sadowsky

Eileen Sadowsky

Feb 10, 2020

Eileen Sadowsky, 78, of New Paltz, died Monday, February 10, 2020 at her ARC home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Herman & Beatrice Godfrey Sadowsky. Eileen enjoyed listening to Michael Jackson, watching wrestling, Maury, and Jerry Springer, attending Self-Advocacy meetings, parties, and community activities. Eileen’s infamous catch phrases and facial expressions will forever be...

Olive Emmerson

Olive Emmerson

Feb 10, 2020

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Inez H. Spruill

Inez H. Spruill

Feb 6, 2020

Inez H. Spruill, 88, of Kingston, NY, passed away on February 6, 2020 at the Thompson House in Rhinebeck. She was born December 22, 1931 in Macon, NC, to the late Palmer and Sylvester (Gardner) Harrison. She was married to the Elijah R. Spruill; they wed on December 23, 1951. Mr. Spruill predeceased her on April 27, 2004....

Jacquelyn Helmer

Jacquelyn Helmer

Feb 5, 2020

It was a Monday in November of 1948 when Jacquelyn Jane Helmer was born to William and Betty Elliott. Specifically, 11/29/1948, in Margaretville, NY, where she would ignite her spark for life. She would share a tune during her times with both The Mid-Hudson Women's Chorus, and the Sea Shanty Singers. Just ask Barbara Wild, her voice coach,...