OBITUARIES

Aug 12, 2025

Gertrude “Marion” Loeffler Warnecke, 91, of Glenford, NY, met her Lord and Savior face to face on August 12, 2025. She was born on May 19,1934 in Kingston, NY to George Loeffler and Emma Bigler Loeffler, and was the youngest of three children. She is pre-deceased by her loving husband, Calvin Herbert Warnecke, and is survived by their three children,...

Aug 8, 2025

Wilner Sylvestre, 81 of Kingston New York passed away peacefully on Friday August 8th,2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Wilner was born on August 2, 1944 in Port Au Prince, Haiti to his mother Yvonne Theodort of Jacmel, Haiti and father Charitable Sylvestre of Havana Cuba. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Eve Sylvestre and all...

Jul 31, 2025

Barbara Catherine Davenport, beloved mother, wife, and educator, tragically passed away due to complications from an emergency surgery on July 31st, 2025. She was 62 years old. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of more than 37 years Douglas, siblings Marybeth Rubin, Judith Isseks, and Thomas Reynolds, and children Trevor, Avery, Miranda, and Kyle.

Born in Kingston, New York in...

Jul 31, 2025

Roger Edward Bonsteel, 77, of Kingston, NY, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025 after a brief illness. Born on July 3, 1948 in Cortland, NY, Roger was the son of the late Lawrence Bonsteel and Kathleen Putnam, and his stepfather, Philip Putnam.

Roger grew up in McGraw, NY, later attending Hamilton College and Colgate University, where he obtained his Master’s...

Jul 31, 2025

Laura G. Storch, 78, of West Hurley, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at home. She was born on November 29, 1946 in New York City, daughter of the late Murray and Shirley (Stern) Greenberg.

She was an Educator at the Center for Spectrum Services in Saugerties, NY for many years and was an advocate for individuals with autism...

Jul 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barbara "Bobbie" Pace (Costa)

September 10, 1935 – July 28, 2025

Barbara “Bobbie” Costa Pace passed away unexpectedly on July 28th, 2025, at the age of 89. A woman of deep love, steadfast faith, and extraordinary talent. She was loving, loyal, and passionate, and to those who truly knew her, she was unforgettable.

Born in the small town of...

Jul 25, 2025

Ronald Williams, 79, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at home. He was born on December 27, 1945, in Kingston, son of the late Carleton and Helen (Kavanagh) Williams. Ron was married to his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia (Purhamus) Williams.

He was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1963 and later graduated from...

Jul 19, 2025

Joan Morehouse, 89, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025 with her daughters Nancy and Kate and loving cat Cosmo at her side. Joan was in the comfort of her home with the majestic views of Overlook Mountain overseeing her beautiful fields where horses once graced the land. Born Joan Bruce MacLeod on April 1, 1936 in Massachusetts, the daughter...

Jul 18, 2025

Joseph T. Martelli, 74, of Kingston, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 24, 1951 in Bronx, NY and was the son of the late Vincent Martelli and Muriel Bradley.

Joseph was married to his childhood sweetheart in 1976. They were married for 49 years before his...

Jul 17, 2025

With great sadness we share the passing of Penny Augustine of Kingston, NY, who lost her courageous battle with cancer on July 17, 2025. Penny was 64 years old.

Penny is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Michael P. Augustine of Kingston, her devoted son, Michael Anthony Augustine and his wife Ashley of Kingston, her adoring siblings, Linda Boice,...

Jul 16, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Amato, 77, of Ulster Park, NY, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was born on September 23, 1947, in Kingston, NY, son of the late Anthony and Rosemarie (Pupello) Amato.

He was a graduate of St. Mary's School in Kingston and later Kingston High School. For many years he was employed by...

Jul 8, 2025

Roy Hochberg, 83, of Glenford, NY, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at HealthAlliance Hospital - Mary's Ave Campus in Kingston, NY. He was born on November 17, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Evan) Hochberg.

He was a graduate and proud alumnus of Penn State University, Class of 1963. After graduation, Roy worked for...

Jun 26, 2025

Kathryn T. Stott, 83, of Hurley, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, NY. She was born on March 21, 1942 in Lynbrook, NY and was the daughter of the late Russell Titus, Jr. and Florence McAuliffe.

In addition to being a world traveler, Kathy enjoyed painting, knitting, and gardening. After a long career...

Jun 26, 2025

Marguerite L. Yeaple, 86, of Highland, NY, formerly of Kingston, NY, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Hudson Valley Rehabilitation & Extended Care Center. She was born on March 14, 1939 in New Paltz, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Terwilliger) Yeaple. She is survived by her husband, Elton F. Ellsworth also a Kingston native whom...

Jun 21, 2025

Carolyn Shults Millonig, 94, of Kingston, NY, passed away at home on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1931, in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Kingman Shults.

She was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1948. She later graduated from Wells College and SUNY New Paltz. Carolyn worked as an Elementary...

Jun 17, 2025

Catherine Martin, 81, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at home in Kingston. She was born on September 8, 1943, in Scartaglen, Ireland, daughter of the late Denis and Elizabeth (O'Brien) O'Connell. Catherine was married to Colm Daniel Martin, they wed on September 18, 1965. Colm passed away in July of 2004.

She owned and operated Irish...

Jun 14, 2025

Karen A. Ballantine, 62, of Catskill, NY, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. She was born on May 22, 1963, in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Francis and Arlene (Smith) Sheeley. Karen was married to her loving husband of 42 years, Roger Ballantine. They wed on October 29, 1983.

She was a...

Jun 14, 2025

Francine M. Burlingham, 68, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was born on April 13, 1957, in Kingston, daughter of the late John and Margaret “Carpino” Perry. She was married to her loving husband of almost 38 years, Ronald H. Burlingham. Ronald passed away in 2019.

Francine attended...

Jun 12, 2025

Jean Mary Marino of Kingston, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Jean was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on May 1, 1936, daughter of the late John (Chuckie) and Theresa Olivett (Tessie) Mauro. She was raised in East Kingston and graduated from Kingston High School. She was married to her loving husband of 60 years, John Marino, and...

Jun 7, 2025