OBITUARIES

Sep 17, 2026

Joan Sickler, of Doylestown, PA, formerly Mechanicsburg, PA, and Kingston, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Born in Glasco, NY, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Rose (Belsito) Zammiello. Joan was married to her loving husband of 40 years, Richard Sickler. Richard passed away on February 26, 2022. She retired from IBM in Mechanicsburg, PA,...

Sep 18, 2026

Margot Vestergaard Fallon, formerly of Kingston, NY, passed away on September 18, 2026 at The Woodlands at Furman, Greenville, SC.

As a young woman, she lived in London and then migrated to New York City. There she met her husband, Andres Vestergaard. For a few years, they lived in Denmark but soon returned to New York City, Connecticut, Woodstock, New York...

Aug 23, 2026

Michael Altomari, 89, of Tavares, Florida, formerly of Kingston, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born on September 18, 1936, in Kingston, son of the late Angelo and Louise (Naccarato) Altomari.

He was a Kingston High School Graduate, Class of 1955 and later served in the US Army. He was the owner of Altomari Sewing Center and the...

May 22, 2026

James Ralph Hanstein

May 7, 1956 – May 22, 2026 | Kingston, New York- Plymouth, Massachusetts

It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Ralph Hanstein, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor, and lifelong public servant. He was taken from us far too soon on May 22, at home in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He was 70...

Sep 15, 2026

Sharon “Lois” Davis, 73, of Kingston, NY, passed away on September 15, 2026, at home. She was born on March 12, 1953, in Ashland, VA, to the late Gladys Spencer and Horace James.

Prior to becoming injured, Lois worked at Kingston Hospital as a Patient Care Technician.

She is survived by her brother, Norman (Amy) James, her two sons, James (Lindsay) Mayo...

Sep 13, 2026

Marie C. Klippel, 72, of Port Ewen, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was born on February 25, 1954, in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Bartholomew and Helen (Fidow) Reilly.

She was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1973 and was a member of the Port Ewen Reformed Church. Marie was a devoted mother, grandmother,...

Sep 14, 2026

Eileen R. Lubart, 85, of Hurley, NY, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at home. She was born on August 1, 1941, in Poughkeepsie, NY, daughter of the late David and Dorothy (Denzig) Krakower. A loving and devoted spouse, mother, and grandmother, she was a model to many for how to be a mom.

She graduated from SUNY Albany where she...

Sep 13, 2026

Joanne M. Whitman, 97, of Kingston, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 6, 1929, in New York City, daughter of the late Milton and Florence (Lass) Andorn. She was married to her loving husband of 68 years, the late Sanford "Sandy" Whitman, they wed April...

Sep 11, 2026

Sep 2, 2026

Tancy L. Whittaker, 72, of Kingston, NY, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026. She was born on July 17, 1954, in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Vincent and Dotty Stokes.

She was a volunteer at People’s Place in Kingston for many years and enjoyed reading her bible and arts and crafts.

Tancy is survived by her husband, Howard Whittaker, her children,...

Sep 2, 2026

In memory of Brianna Sue Wittl, whose life was tragically taken through an act of domestic violence on September 1st, 2026.

Brianna loved hiking, camping, and fishing with her family and dogs Zoë, Dewey, and Onyx. Brianna loved to forage for mushrooms and spend time snowmobiling in Old Forge, NY. Family dinners and events were dear to her. Brianna cared for...

Sep 1, 2026

Shari Gold

December 18, 1956 - September 1, 2026

Shari Gold, 69, of Woodstock, New York, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, after a battle with cancer.

Born on December 18, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York, Shari was the daughter of the late Raphael Russo and Doris Singer. She began her career as a special education teacher in Buffalo before...

Aug 31, 2026

Leon W. Goyer, 86, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. He was born on July 3, 1940, in Troy, NY, son of the late Stephen and Frances (Conde) Goyer. He was married to the late Darlene Bower Goyer.

Leon served in the US Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis and later worked for IBM in Kingston for...

Aug 28, 2026

Aug 23, 2026

Gary Martin Van Aken, Sr., 81, of St. Remy, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born on January 31, 1945, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, son of the late Martin and Thelma (Hartsough) Van Aken. He was married to Sharon Marie (Sickles) Van Aken.

Gary was a 1963 graduate of Kingston High School and served his country in the...

Aug 20, 2026

James P. Sleight, 63, of Port Ewen, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Also known as "Jimmy", "J.P.", and "Roberto", he was born on July 25, 1963, in Kingston, NY, the son of Ronald Sleight and the late Joan Sleight.

He loved working at Gateway Industries in Kingston and looked forward to going...

Aug 13, 2026

Aug 11, 2026

Lynne (Acker) Wenzel

September 21, 1948 – August 11, 2026

Lynne Wenzel-Lynne to most, Aunt Lynne to those who mattered most, was born on September 21, 1948, in Kingston, New York and went to be with her lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The daughter of Edward and Lucille Acker, sister of Jerilynn Cosenza (Jon) and Glenda LaRocca (Emil). Lynne was...

Aug 4, 2026

Beverly Jean (VanDemark) Daley, 74, of Hurley, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY.

Born on November 13, 1951, in Kingston, NY, Beverly was the daughter of the late Kenneth Hasbrouck VanDemark, Sr. and Ellen Marie (McSpirit) VanDemark. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 44 years, Arthur Thomas Daley, Jr., whom she...

Aug 4, 2026

Radomir Beranek passed away at home on August 4, 2026. He was born on November 27, 1939 in Czechoslovakia. Radomir moved to the United States as an adult and became a citizen in 1973. He graduated from the Academy of Arts in Prague with an MA degree in History of Cinematography and Film Criticism. Radomir remained interested in film, photography...