Barbara A. Scharschu
Jun 29, 2026
Barbara A. Scharschu, 91, formerly of Hurley, NY, passed away peacefully with her family on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kingston, NY. Born February 19, 1935, in Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Zita (Dueppe) Herzog. She married Gerard John Scharschu on May 19, 1955.
She worked in manufacturing her...
David A. Gagnon
Jul 3, 2026
David Arthur Gagnon (“Dave”) 58, was born on October 21, 1967, and passed away on July 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and devotion to his family, community, and country.
Dave is survived by his beautiful daughter, Andrea Gagnon (Gerald Blaske); his cherished grandchildren, Layne, Ripley and Reese; his beloved partner, Jennifer Cameron, Andrea’s mother, Nora Gagnon; his...
Joseph T. Smith
Jul 9, 2026
Joseph T. Smith, 82, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at home surrounded by family. He was born on December 9, 1943, in Queens, NY, son of the late Joseph and Emma Smith. Joe was married to Linda Gray-Smith since August 1968.
He was a graduate of Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School, Manhattan College where he...
John J. Fagan
Jul 9, 2026
John J. "Jack" Fagan, 94, of Kingston, NY passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Jack was born in Brooklyn in 1932, the oldest of 3 children of Lawrence and Mary Kelly Fagan. (His sister Maureen Rumford and brother Laurence Fagan are deceased.) The family struggled during the Depression, but at a very early age, Jack became an explorer and...
Ronald Wayne Dietz
Jul 9, 2026
Ronald W. Dietz — the only son of the late Winfield and Mai Bruhn Dietz, and devoted husband of Karen Dietz (Musialkiewicz) — passed away peacefully at home Thursday morning, July 9, surrounded by his loving family.
Ron spent most of his life in Kingston before moving to Bluffton, South Carolina in 2009. A 1958 graduate of Kingston High School, he...
Jeffrey Jordan Wright
Jul 6, 2026
Jeffrey Wright, 30, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. He was born on August 10, 1995 in Kingston, NY and was the son of Michael Wright, Sr. and Bernadette Timbrouck.
Jeffrey loved sports. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees, New York Jets, and Duke basketball. He...
James "Jim" Pasquariello
May 18, 2025
A Full Enriched Adventurous Life
James “Jim” Pasquariello of Hurley, NY died peacefully Sunday May 18, 2025 at the Health Alliance Hospital, Mary’s Ave Campus in Kingston NY. Born July 29, 1930 in Amsterdam NY, Jim was the first son of the late Tony & Olympia (Ammirati) Pasquariello. He's also predeceased by his loving wife Sadie of nearly 67 years and...
Pamela J. Christiana
Jul 7, 2026
Pamela Christiana, 63, of Mount Marion, NY, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at home in Mount Marion, NY. She was born on December 29, 1962, in Kingston, NY and was the daughter of the late William and Janet Christiana.
Pamela worked for the Saugerties Central School District for over 30 years as an IT Coordinator.
She was an avid traveler...
Anne Hughes Dwyer
Jul 4, 2026
Anne Hughes Dwyer of Kingston, NY, died on Saturday July 4th, 2026. She was 94 years old. Anne was born in Kingston, a daughter of the late James A. and Mary Falvey Dwyer.
Anne graduated from the Academy of St. Ursula, Class of 1948; received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Marymount College, Class of 1952; and completed her studies for...
Constance Edith Rudd
Jul 2, 2026
Constance Edith Rudd, 83, of Kingston, NY, passed away on July 2, 2026. She was born on September 26, 1942 in Arlington, MA and was the only child of the late Mervyn and Virginia Rudd.
Prior to marrying Douglas Koop on September 30, 1995 at the Saugerties, NY Lighthouse, she resided in her lovely Cape Cod home in Tivoli, NY and...
Michael John Juzwak
Jul 3, 2026
Michael J. Juzwak, 68, of Lake Katrine, NY, passed away on July 3, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. Born on April 17, 1958 in Englewood, NJ, he was the son of the late Thaddeus J. Juzwak, Sr. and Irene (Yavorski) Juzwak. Michael is also predeceased by his loving wife, Marie A. Ianotti, whom he adored more than anything.
A true...
Marion Louise Bowers
Jun 26, 2026
Marion Louise Bowers, formerly of West Hurley, died on June 26, 2026, at The Pines in Catskill. She was 91. Born November 28,1934, in Garnerville, NY, to Sheldon and Irene Cable and was the youngest of seven children.
Her family relocated to a home on Spillway Road in West Hurley when she was two years old. After attending a one-room schoolhouse...
Margaret Josephine Ritter
Jun 26, 2026
Kingston – Margaret Josephine Ritter 85, formerly of Catskill passed away June 26, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born May 21, 1941 in Catskill, daughter of Harold and Anna Rose (Desco) MaGinn. She was married to her loving husband Robert for 64 years, after a courtship that began when they met at age 14.
Margaret attended St Patrick’s Catholic School...
Valerie Jane Strokes
Jun 13, 2026
Valerie Jane Strokes, 69, passed away June 13, 2026, after a brave and deliberate years-long battle with multiple myeloma, a treatable blood and bone cancer. She was born May 5, 1957, in Kingston, NY to the late Melford A. Strokes Jr. and Freda Boice Strokes.
Val graduated from Kingston High School and began working at the Kingston City Lab until its...
William M. York
Jun 7, 2026
William M. York, 78, of Woodstock, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at home. He was born on December 4, 1947, in Kingston, NY, son of the late Myron and Isabell “Walker” York.
He was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1966, and later served his country in the US Army Engineers. Bill worked for Verizon for...
Renee Lee Carlson
Jun 7, 2026
Renee Lee Carlson, age 54, of Lomontville, New York, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026.
Renee was born on April 22, 1972, in Kingston, New York, to Kenneth and Arlene Carlson. She lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family and friends. Her warm heart, generous spirit, and caring nature touched the lives of many and...
Shirley Ann Gurkovic
Jun 4, 2026
Shirley Gurkovic, 89, of Allendale, NJ, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Allendale Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Allendale, NJ. She was born on July 28, 1936, in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Edward and Julia (Golgoski) Terwilliger.
Shirley graduated from Syracuse University with a nursing degree in 1957. Worked and taught at Columbia University in her early...
Bernadette M. Blankschen Scanlon
Jun 3, 2026
Bernadette Blankschen Scanlon Bradley passed away on June 3rd, 2026, in Palm Coast Florida. Previously she lived in Colonial Hills in Kingston, New York. She was a resident of Kingston since 1969. She was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Church on Delaware Ave., where she served in various capacities.
For 32 years she taught in Elementary schools in Massachusetts,...
Susan L. Dugan
Jun 2, 2026
Susan L. Dugan, 79, of Catskill, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at home. She was born on August 24, 1946, in Manhattan, NY, daughter of the late James and Toni (Beckman) Richards. She was married to her loving husband, Michael Dugan, they married on November 20, 1988. Susan attended Kings Fire Church, loved feeding birds and squirrels,...
Mary A. Mills
Jun 1, 2026
Mary A. Mills, aged 88, of Kingston, NY, passed peacefully at Health Alliance Hospital on June 1st, 2026. Mary was born December 31, 1937 in Fishkill, NY.
She was an avid Yankees fan, loved wrestling, old westerns and gardening.
Mary was an at home daycare provider for over 40 years.
Mary is survived by her daughters Elizabeth A. Cullen, Michelle Cullen, Sarah E....
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