OBITUARIES

Mar 7, 2019

Ned Burlew, 89, of Sawkill, NY, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Ned was born in Clearwater, FL to the late Oliver and Irene (Houck) Burlew. He was the husband of the late Doris L. (Lechner) Burlew, who died in 2011. Ned worked for IBM of Kingston until his retirement. He was a Veteran of the...

Mar 7, 2019

Betty-Jean Grace Stinner, 96, of Kingston, NY, peacefully passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at HealthAlliance Hospital-Broadway Campus in Kingston, NY. She was born on May 14, 1922 in El Paso, Texas the daughter of the late Edward Elmer Garlits and Mabel Irene McMullen. Betty-Jean was married to husband Bernard Stinner of 49 years, before he passed in...

Mar 7, 2019

Michael J. Kasper, 87, of Accord, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at home. He was born October 1, 1931 in Passaic, NJ the son of the late Michael J. Kasper and Agnes (Freed) Kasper. Michael served in the Marines Corps during the Korean War. He later worked with his father in the family business, Kasper...

Mar 2, 2019

On March 2, 2019, 'Captain' John Bodnar died peacefully in his home in Hurley. He was born February 21, 1948, in Passaic, New Jersey. Growing up in East Rutherford, NJ, John had always had a can-do attitude and self-motivated work ethic, he worked at a family business at a young age. He also was part of many extra...

Mar 2, 2019

Ramon S. Nadal, 52, of Sawkill, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at HealthAlliance Hospital, Broadway Campus in Kingston, NY. He was born on November 21, 1966 in Kingston, the son of the late Ramon Richard Nadal and June (Lewis) Nadal. Ray was married to Elizabeth A. Rodriguez, they wed on June 12, 2004. He had previously...

Feb 26, 2019

Donald J. Steward, Jr., 67, of the Town of Ulster, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He was born October 24, 1951 in Kingston, the son of the late Donald J. Steward, Sr. and June (Dunham) Steward. Donald was married to Sharon (Herdman) Steward, they wed in 1977. Donald enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by...

Feb 24, 2019

Charlotte Elander, 85, of Saugerties, died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Columbus, IN, she was a daughter of the late Mode & Evelyn Boyle Calhoun. Charlotte was a Rainbow Girl and half of the Calhoun Sisters Duo. Charlotte graduated from Ball State Teacher’s College in Muncie, Indiana and took her talents to Hawaii where...

Feb 24, 2019

Ann D. Deciano, 81, of Sawkill NY, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mildred (Giefer) Hager. Ann was employed for 28 years at Hercules and later Ireco of Port Ewen until her retirement in 1996. She was a dedicated...

Feb 24, 2019

Rodger C Wells, 75, of Kingston, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, New York He was born on May 10, 1943 in Kingston, and was the son of the late Harry and Helen Wells. He was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1961. For many years he had been...

Feb 23, 2019

Carol A. Herzog Hughes, 76, of Saugerties, died February 23, 2019 at The Baptist Home in Rhinebeck. Born in Brooklyn, she was a daughter of the late Frederick & Zita Dueppe Herzog. Carol was the kindest person the world has ever known. She would always put everyone’s needs above her own. She loved animals and often made donations to the...

Feb 23, 2019

Albert "Al" F Mitchell, Jr., 69, of Sawkill, NY, passed peacefully Saturday morning, February 23rd at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Al was born on September 14, 1949 in Kingston, the son of the late Albert and Margaret (MacDonald) Mitchell. Albert was married to Dorothy (Friese) Mitchell, they wed on October 16th, 1971. Albert worked over...

Feb 23, 2019

Rosalie F. Eckdish Toback, 96, of Lauderhill, FL, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at her home. Born in New York City, and a longtime resident of Kingston, NY, she was a daughter of the late Joseph & Frances Goldberg Pauker. Rosalie will be remembered for her friendliness, laughter and quick wit. She especially loved animals and respected all God’s creatures...

Feb 20, 2019

Richard K. Diehl, 76, of Kingston, NY, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Kingston, he was a son of the late Charles and Eva (Rand) Diehl. Richard was a veteran of the United States Navy who served from 1962-1966 and then from 1966–1968 he served in the Navy Reserves. He was employed as a...

Feb 19, 2019

Mildred Kirshenblum, 95, formerly of Kingston, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center in Albany. Born in Kingston, she was a daughter of the late Mores & Celia Sorokin Kirshenblum. She was a retired foreign language teacher at Kingston High School, where she taught French and Spanish. She was also a member of Congregation Emanuel...

Feb 19, 2019

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Feb 18, 2019

The Rev. David Louis Bronson died on Feb. 18th, 2019 at Woodland Pond, where he had made his home for the past three years. He was born on July 1st, 1929 in Jackson, Michigan, one of 5 children born to his parents Glenn and Yetchen Bronson. He grew up attending church which instilled a deep faith in him. He learned...

Feb 17, 2019

Milton Ross Watson was born at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY on January 13, 1959, to Mr. and Mrs. James Watson. Milton was the 6th of 12 children born of this union plus one additional sibling totally 13 children altogether. His sisters Valerie & Diann preceded him in death. Milton attended school at P.S. 45, Shimer JHS...

Feb 8, 2019

Feb 7, 2019

Ruth M. Carlson, 76, of Kingston, NY, died, Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her home. Ruth was born in Kingston to the late John and Myrtle (Wendover) Hasbrouck and wife of the late Ronald S. Carlson. Ruth worked for many years at the Kingston High School and the Kingston Hospital. She was a fun-loving person with a vibrant personality who...

Feb 5, 2019

Dolores "Dollie" (Debrosky) Veronesi, 71, of Hurley, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Golden Hill Health Care Center in Kingston. She was born October 19, 1947 in Kingston, the daughter of the late Walter Debrosky and Dolores (Buckman) Debrosky. She was married to Paul J. Veronesi, they wed on June 1997. Dollie was a graduate...