OBITUARIES

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...

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...