All Obituaries

Shokan- Gary J. Braverman, 74 of Shokan died Thursday September 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 8, 1946 in Manhattan, son of Renee Lepcofker Braverman and the late Alvin Braverman. Years ago, Gary was active in the sport of boxing, as a promoter working with other notables such as Don King. An area resident for the past twenty years, he had formerly made his home in Westchester. Gary was a certified antiques appraiser who operated Rag...

Shokan- Gary J. Braverman, 74 of Shokan died Thursday September 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 8, 1946 in Manhattan, son of Renee Lepcofker Braverman and...

Virgil Curtis Jr. Phoenicia

Phoenicia- Virgil "Stubby" Curtis Jr., 60 of Newton Avenue died Tuesday August 18, 2020 at the Golden Hill Rehabilitation Center in Kingston. A native and life long area resident, he was born May 7, 1960 in Margaretville son of the late Virgil and Helen Berryann Curtis Sr. A graduate of Onteora High School he was a self employed landscaper. He was skilled at tinkering with small engine repairs, and enjoyed hanging-out with his friend Larry. He was an avid...

Phoenicia- Virgil "Stubby" Curtis Jr., 60 of Newton Avenue died Tuesday August 18, 2020 at the Golden Hill Rehabilitation Center in Kingston. A native and life long area resident,...

Jeffrey Jacobson

Mt. Tremper- Jeffrey I. Jacobson, 74 of Mt. Tremper died Sunday August 9, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Surviving are his wife Marnie Andrews, and son Henry Jacobson. A Private graveside service has been scheduled, with a virtual Memorial Service to be announced. Please check back. Completed obituary to be posted upon completion. You may share a special memory or condolence on Jeffery's Tribute Wall at...

Mt. Tremper- Jeffrey I. Jacobson, 74 of Mt. Tremper died Sunday August 9, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Surviving are his wife Marnie Andrews, and son...

Alexander Viola Mt. Tremper

Mt. Tremper- Alexander P. Viola, 73 of Wittenberg Road died Wednesday June 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Vocklabruck, Austria son of the late Sandor and Valeria Fekete Viola. An area resident for over 30 years, he began coming to the Catskill's in the summer as part of a program of Hungarian Boy Scouts in exile. He was a graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School. Alexander was a talented photographer who's work was published in the...

Mt. Tremper- Alexander P. Viola, 73 of Wittenberg Road died Wednesday June 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Vocklabruck, Austria son of the late Sandor and Valeria Fekete...

Rebecca Lane Mt. Tremper

Mt. Tremper- Rebecca E Lane, 73 of Lower Winne Road gained her angel wings on Tuesday July 21, 2020 . She was born December 27, 1946 in Kingston, daughter of the late Gordon and Helen Shultis Miller Rebecca was an amazing mother who loved her family more than anything in the world, and absolutely cherished her grandchildren. She was an outstanding cook, enjoyed reading a good book, and doing puzzles. Surviving are: her son Gordon (Jennifer) Winne, three daughters: Brenda...

Mt. Tremper- Rebecca E Lane, 73 of Lower Winne Road gained her angel wings on Tuesday July 21, 2020 . She was born December 27, 1946 in Kingston, daughter of the late Gordon and Helen...

Helen Burns West Shokan

West Shokan- Helen M. Burns, 73, of West Shokan Heights Road died peacefully at home on Friday July 17, 2020 She was born April 19, 1947 in Saugerties daughter of the late Vincent and Gertrude Snyder Avery. A life long area resident, Helen had a green thumb both in the flower and vegetable gardens She was a gracious hostess who enjoyed baking, cooking, and bringing family and friends together. Helen was a devoted and valued friend to many. She was blessed...

West Shokan- Helen M. Burns, 73, of West Shokan Heights Road died peacefully at home on Friday July 17, 2020 She was born April 19, 1947 in Saugerties daughter of the late Vincent and...

Thomas Ocker Woodstock

Woodstock Thomas E Ocker, 71 of Tannery Brook Road died Saturday July 11, 2020 at Achieve Rehabilitation & Nursing in Liberty of cancer complications. Tom worked for many years at Numrich Arms/Gun Parts Corp of West Hurley as a parts specialist. He was passionate about historical firearms and known worldwide as a Mauser Specialist. He was an exquisite artist and painter whose lifelike portraits captured the true essence of each subject. He was a skilled silversmith and...

Woodstock Thomas E Ocker, 71 of Tannery Brook Road died Saturday July 11, 2020 at Achieve Rehabilitation & Nursing in Liberty of cancer complications. Tom worked for many years at...

Jill Tompkins West Kill

West Kill- Jill Tompkins, 50 of Spruceton Road died peacefully at her residence after a seven month battle with cancer. She was born October 3, 1969 in Queens, daughter of Robert Curtis Tompkins and Eileen Brady Tompkins. Surviving to cherish her memory in addition to her parents are her brothers: Robert Grant Tompkins, and Philip Curtis Tompkins. Nieces and nephews: Brady, Dorothea, Tate, Johnnie, and Vera also survive. A private graveside service...

West Kill- Jill Tompkins, 50 of Spruceton Road died peacefully at her residence after a seven month battle with cancer. She was born October 3, 1969 in Queens, daughter of...

Dorothy Gaede Phoenicia

DOROTHY CASEY GAEDE, formerly of Route 214, Phoenicia, NY, died peacefully on July 6, 2020 in Granstsboro, NC. She was born on March 17, 1931 in Brooklyn, daughter of the late Ellen and Joseph Eck. A long-time resident of Phoenicia, “Dotty” was known for her creativity; whether in her garden, her oil paintings, or decorating her house for the holidays. The Shandaken Theatrical Society (STS)...

DOROTHY CASEY GAEDE, formerly of Route 214, Phoenicia, NY, died peacefully on July 6, 2020 in Granstsboro, NC....

Keith Johnson Shandaken

Shandaken- Keith Johnson of Shandaken died peacefully at home with his family on Friday July 3, 2020. He was born July 13, 1945 at the Margaretville Hospital, son of the late Paul F. Johnson and Nina Beardsley Johnson. Keith was a native and life long resident, graduate of Fleischmanns High School, and an ardent supporter of his community. He spent the first part of his life in Halcott Center, and still considered himself a Halcotteer-at-heart! Belleayre...

Shandaken- Keith Johnson of Shandaken died peacefully at home with his family on Friday July 3, 2020. He was born July 13, 1945 at the Margaretville Hospital, son of the late Paul F....

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