OBITUARIES

Sep 13, 2024

Justin Lane Garvila, 27, of Lexington, SC, passed away unexpectadely on Friday September 13, 2024. He was born on January 5, 1997, in Camp Lejeune, NC, son of Joseph Garvila, Jr. and the late Kisha Kolb. 

Justin attended Kingston City Schools from grades 4 to 11, and then graduated from Southwest Onslow High School in Jacksonville, NC. During his 3 years...

Sep 12, 2024

Tamara Polli, 106, of Kingston, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation in Lake Katrine, NY. She was born on October 17, 1917 in Riga, Latvia and was the daughter of the late Fricis Grundmans and Margrete Drust. 

Tamara emigrated to the United States in 1949 after fleeing Latvia in 1945 when her...

Sep 11, 2024

Johanna DeLaura, 83, of West Hurley, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was born on October 21, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY and was the daughter of the late Thomas Buglisi and Clara Manti Buglisi. Johanna worked at The Children’s Annex in Kingston, NY for many years and attended St. John’s...

Sep 11, 2024

Joseph LaRusso, 88, of Hurley, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, NY. He was born on November 21, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late Jack LaRusso and Caroline Seykora.

Joseph served in the National Guard and was a member of the 552 Airforce Band.

Joseph was a talented musician...

Sep 6, 2024

Mary Ellen Fuoco (McGann) whose passion was teaching, passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2024, at her home. Mary Ellen was 82 years old. Born in Bronx, NY on February 27th, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine McGann (Murphy) and beloved niece of the late Sarah and James Gavin. 

She attended Manhattan Catholic Schools, St. Stephen’s...

Sep 5, 2024

Renato J. DiBella, 57, of Kingston, NY, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. He was born on May 21, 1967 in Kingston, NY, son of the late Alfredo and Lillian (Colao) DiBella.

He was married to his loving wife Helena (Tagliafierro) DiBella, they have been together for the past 38 years. Renato was a hardworking and devoted...

Sep 5, 2024

Carol I. Geary, 79, died September 5, 2024, at home surrounded by those she loved and who loved her dearly. She was born in Kingston, the daughter of the late Harry F. and Isabelle Flynn Bailey. Carol attended the Academy of St. Ursula and graduated from Kingston High School, Class of 1963. 

She worked for several years at the Metropolitan Insurance...

Sep 4, 2024

Dennis L. McClure, 79, of Lomontville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was born on January 7, 1945 in White Plains, NY, son of the late Herbert and Cornelia (Lewis) McClure. Dennis was married to his loving wife of 58 years, Jane (Leinpinsel) McClure, they wed on August 27th, 1966. 

He...

Aug 28, 2024

Lawrence David Le Fever, 60, of West Hurley, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was born on June 23, 1964 in Kingston, NY, son of Edith (Gavronsky) Le Fever and John Le Fever. 

He was an Onteora High School Graduate, Class of 1982. Larry later went to Bard College, and studied in the UK, and Germany. He worked...

Aug 24, 2024

Marvin “Ray” Quam, 99, of Monticello, NY, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was born on April 4, 1925 in Dilworth, Minnesota. Ray was married to Concetta (Orefice) Quam, who passed away in 2002.

After high school Ray served in the US Navy during World War II. He later drove for Times Square Trucking in Manhattan. He was also an...

Aug 21, 2024

Nuala A. Kilkenny, 84, of Ruby, NY, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from complications associated with advanced Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She was born Nuala Kelly on December 22, 1939 in Dublin, Ireland. She immigrated to the United States in 1965 while working as a nanny in New York City. In 1966 she met Tobias Kilkenny, whom she...

Aug 20, 2024

Edward J. Baum (1954-2024) 

Edward J. Baum, 69, of Kingston, NY passed away August 20th after a hard fought battle with cancer. Edward, son of the late William and Mary Baum, is survived by his brothers and sister Robert, William, & Mary (Patricia), son Jonathan & daughter Kelly Verdi, and granddaughter Isabella.

 After spending the last third of his life in Kingston,...

Aug 16, 2024

Aug 13, 2024

Carmelo Giuseppe DeCicco, born on July 13, 1967, passed away on August 13, 2024, leaving a legacy defined by love, strength, and an unbreakable bond with his family. A proud Marine and longtime resident of Kingston, NY, Carmelo was cherished by his community for his joyful spirit, infectious laugh, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends. His time as...

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...