All Obituaries

Shandaken- Dolores A. Rotella, 76, of Shandaken died Saturday May 27, 2023 at the Golden Hill Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. She was born November 23, 1946 in Kingston, daughter of the late Roy and Betty Jane Ashley Platt. A native and life long area resident she took great pride in making her house a home. She enjoyed bingo, car racing, and camping at Twin Oaks. Dolores was known to speak her mind and loved her animals. ...

Shandaken- Dolores A. Rotella, 76, of Shandaken died Saturday May 27, 2023 at the Golden Hill Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. She was born November 23,...

Christoforos Raptis Phoenicia

PHOENICIA – Christoforos “Chris” Raptis of Phoenicia, NY, died peacefully Saturday, May 27, 2023, in his home in Phoenicia, NY at the age of 96. Chris was born in Dolon, Epirus region, Greece on 2/25/1927 to parents George and Panayiota Raptis and he was the youngest of seven children. He did not have much formal schooling, but he had a thirst for knowledge and continued to educate himself throughout his entire life, attending classes at a nearby college...

PHOENICIA – Christoforos “Chris” Raptis of Phoenicia, NY, died peacefully Saturday, May 27, 2023, in his home in Phoenicia, NY at the age of 96. Chris was...

Mary Bosakowski Phoenicia

Phoenicia- Mary Bosakowski, January 31 1959—May 26, 2023 Mary B died at her Phoenicia home on Friday afternoon, surrounded by friends and under the care of Hudson Valley Hospice. She had been diagnosed with ALS in January, and the disease progressed rapidly. Her caregivers wish to thank Hudson Valley Hospice, RCAL (the Resource Center for Accessible Living), and the ALS Association of Greater NY for providing support, equipment, resources, and...

Phoenicia- Mary Bosakowski, January 31 1959—May 26, 2023 Mary B died at her Phoenicia home on Friday afternoon, surrounded by friends and under the care of Hudson Valley Hospice....

Audrey Taylor Pine Hill

Pine Hill- Audrey Adler Taylor, 72, of Pine Hill, NY died peacefully on Friday May 12, 2023 at her home. She was born May 4, 1951 in Lynchburg, VA daughter of the late Abe and Faye Slotkey Adler. Audrey earned her B.S. degree in Special Education at the University of Tennessee. She made her home in Miami, FL where she had been a travel agent and corporate account executive for ten years. She had the opportunity to experience many world travel...

Pine Hill- Audrey Adler Taylor, 72, of Pine Hill, NY died peacefully on Friday May 12, 2023 at her home. She was born May 4, 1951 in Lynchburg, VA daughter of the late...

Charles Rotton Glenford

Charles Bentley Rotton, Jr., more commonly known by his professional name Bentley Roton, passed peacefully at his home on Spencer Road in Glenford from complications due to Alzheimer’s. His husband of 52 years, Gregory Cary (they were married by Rev. Ralph Darmstadt in 2018), was at his side. Bentley is survived by a niece in Phoenix, Az. and a nephew in Equality, Alabama. Bentley was a beautiful man, a talented performer and artist, always fair and extraordinarily gentle. Born on...

Charles Bentley Rotton, Jr., more commonly known by his professional name Bentley Roton, passed peacefully at his home on Spencer Road in Glenford from complications due to Alzheimer’s. His...

Helen Cammardella Lanesville

Lanesville- Helen I. Cammardella, 82, of Lanesville died Monday May 1, 2023 at the Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston. She was born Nov. 13, 1940 in Manhattan daughter of the late Louis and Sophie Pfeil Schlager. Helen had a varied employment over the years, most recently as Office Manager for Daniel Gagnon CPA in Phoenicia. An area resident since the 1970's Helen was an active parishioner of the St. Francis de Sales Parish and the Sodality...

Lanesville- Helen I. Cammardella, 82, of Lanesville died Monday May 1, 2023 at the Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston. She was born Nov. 13, 1940 in Manhattan daughter...

Calvin Smith Phoenicia

Phoenicia- Calvin C. Smith, 96, of Phoenicia, NY, died peacefully at home on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born December 17, 1926, in Phoenicia, NY, son of the late Raymond and Christine Semler Smith. He honorably served in the US Navy, seeing action in the Pacific Theatre. Cal was a graduate of R.P.I. in the Troy, NY class of 1950, with a BS in Electrical Engineering, and he had been an active alumni for many decades. His...

Phoenicia- Calvin C. Smith, 96, of Phoenicia, NY, died peacefully at home on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born December 17, 1926, in Phoenicia, NY, son of...

Rev. James Cook Binghamton

Kingston- Rev. James Woodrow Cook finished his course of life on April 25, 2023 at the Elizabeth Church Campus of the United Methodist Home in Binghamton. He was born March 10, 1929 son of the late William Lee and Ila Jackson Cook in Bluefield, West Virginia and grew up in Dublin, Virginia. He graduated from Dublin High School in 1947, and served four years in the US Navy from 1948-1952, as an Aviation Metalsmith 3rd Class in San Diego, CA and Atsugi,...

Kingston- Rev. James Woodrow Cook finished his course of life on April 25, 2023 at the Elizabeth Church Campus of the United Methodist Home in Binghamton. He was born...

Diane Kowalchyk Chichester

Chichester- Diane Kowalchyk, 70, of Chichester died peacefully at home on April 19, 2023 after a battle with cancer. She was born August 17, 1952 in Brooklyn daughter of the late Stanislaw and Marie Rostanio Kowalchyk. Diane had been a real estate broker in New York City for nearly 20 years. A part-time resident since 1987, and full time since her retirement in 2017, Diane was very active in the canine Boxer world. She was a world class...

Chichester- Diane Kowalchyk, 70, of Chichester died peacefully at home on April 19, 2023 after a battle with cancer. She was born August 17, 1952 in Brooklyn...

Ali Naghsh MD Kingston

Ali M. Naghsh, MD, beloved pediatrician, died peacefully on April 17, 2023, at age 91. Dr. Naghsh was a kind and gentle soul, caring for thousands of children during his career. He lived a long and notable life, helping parents nurture their children from infancy through adolescence. Born in Isfahan, Iran in 1931, he graduated from Tehran University and Medical School in 1954 and completed his residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at...

Ali M. Naghsh, MD, beloved pediatrician, died peacefully on April 17, 2023, at age 91. Dr. Naghsh was a kind and gentle soul, caring for thousands of children during his career. He lived a...

Judith Shiner Big Indian

Big Indian- Judith G. Shiner, 80, of Big Indian died Sunday April 9, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family A Tribute to Judy by Allen……… Judy and I met October 1, 1960 during college in Cambridge Massachusetts. She was 18 and a freshman at Boston University, and I was 20, a senior at MIT. It was love at first sight for me. For Judy, it was something else. She heard me talking about...

Big Indian- Judith G. Shiner, 80, of Big Indian died Sunday April 9, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family A Tribute to Judy by...

Fred Kurland Mt. Tremper

Alma Herrmann Corinth, NY

Maureen Lane Holiday, FL

Holiday, FL- Maureen Cheryl Lane, 60, of Holiday Florida (formerly of Shandaken, NY) passed away April 7, 2023 in Florida after a courageous health battle. She was born March 27, 1963 Maureen previously worked as a Bank Manager for Key Bank in Phoenicia NY for almost 25 years. Maureen loved working with people, and was a former member of the Phoenicia Rotary Club. She loved spending time outdoors in the sunshine, enjoying her pool,...

Holiday, FL- Maureen Cheryl Lane, 60, of Holiday Florida (formerly of Shandaken, NY) passed away April 7, 2023 in Florida after a courageous health battle. She was...

Edward Ryder Chichester

Chichester- Edward G. Ryder, 71 of Chichester died peacefully at home on Wednesday April 4, 2023. He was born April 18, 1951 in Copake son of the late Steve and Ethel Slater Ryder. An area resident since 1974 he had been employed for over a quarter century at the Onteora Central Schools, having retired as Head Custodian. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially meticulously tending to the landscaping needs around his home. Ed appreciated the beauty...

Chichester- Edward G. Ryder, 71 of Chichester died peacefully at home on Wednesday April 4, 2023. He was born April 18, 1951 in Copake son of the late Steve and Ethel...

Mary Quinn Kingston

Kingston- Mary E. Quinn, 77 of Kingston died at her residence on April 4, 2023. She was born in Kingston on September 28, 1945 daughter of the late Thomas James Quinn and Irena Mae Pettinger Quinn. Surviving is her brother Richard (Elizabeth) Quinn and nephews: Heath Quinn, Dennis Quinn, Broc Eaton, and several great nieces and nephews also survive. she was predeceased by her parents, and brother Thomas Quinn. Her...

Kingston- Mary E. Quinn, 77 of Kingston died at her residence on April 4, 2023. She was born in Kingston on September 28, 1945 daughter of the late Thomas James Quinn...

John Giacalone West Shokan

West Shokan- John Thomas Giacalone, 59 of West Shokan died Monday April 3, 2023 at his residence. John was a graduate of Onteora Schools, and spent most of his life in the Catskill Mountains, where he had a profound appreciation of nature. He was born in Valley Stream Long Island son of the late Thomas and Bonnie Lee Rowlette Giacalone. John loved people, and his family and friends were paramount to him. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter,...

West Shokan- John Thomas Giacalone, 59 of West Shokan died Monday April 3, 2023 at his residence. John was a graduate of Onteora Schools, and spent most of his life in...

Marcella May West Hurley

West Hurley- Marcella Marie Redmond May, 75 of West Hurley passed away while surrounded by her family and friends at the Health Alliance Hospital Mary's Ave. Campus Kingston on March 28, 2023. Marcy, as she was lovingly called by most, was born October 24, 1947 in Margaretville daughter of the late Mathias (Matt) Redmond and Marcella Mulligan Redmond. Marcy was employed by Onteora Central Schools at Woodstock as the head cook for...

West Hurley- Marcella Marie Redmond May, 75 of West Hurley passed away while surrounded by her family and friends at the Health Alliance Hospital Mary's Ave. Campus...

Teresa O'Brien Clinton Corners, NY

Clinton Cors.- Teresa O'Brien, 88 of Clinton Corners died Tuesday March 14, 2023 at TenBroeck Commons Rehabilitation Center in Lake Katrine. She was born may 4, 1934 in Brooklyn daughter of the late Frank and Madeline Racza Romeo. Teresa was very thoughtful and loving to her family and her friends. She often gave others gifts, and let them know just how special that they were. She had a talent for crocheting, and would often donate items...

Clinton Cors.- Teresa O'Brien, 88 of Clinton Corners died Tuesday March 14, 2023 at TenBroeck Commons Rehabilitation Center in Lake Katrine. She was born may 4, 1934 in...

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