All Obituaries

Completed obituary to be announced Please check back. Woodland Valley- Ragnhild ARP, 85, of Woodland Valley died Wednesday January 13, 2022 at the Kingston Hospital. She was born July 17, 1936 in Bergen, Norway. A Spring Memorial Mass to be announced, with burial at the family plot at the Mount Pleasant Rural Cemetery. You may share a special memory or condolence with the family on Mrs....

Completed obituary to be announced Please check back. Woodland Valley- Ragnhild ARP, 85, of Woodland Valley died Wednesday January 13, 2022 at the...

Ernest Fudge Phoenicia

Phoenicia- Ernest H. Fudge, 60 of Phoenicia died Tuesday Jan. 11, 2022 in Poughkeepsie. He was born July 28, 1961 in Brooklyn son of Ernest W. Fudge, and the late Rosemary Cartino Fudge. In his younger years he was very athletic and played a variety of sports. Baseball, basketball and achieving the 300 club with his bowling team. Ernest learned how to box and was a Golden Gloves Champ. He played the guitar and was a Chess Champion ranking 25 th in the...

Phoenicia- Ernest H. Fudge, 60 of Phoenicia died Tuesday Jan. 11, 2022 in Poughkeepsie. He was born July 28, 1961 in Brooklyn son of Ernest W. Fudge, and the late...

Conrad Giuliano Samsonville

Samsonville C. Dino Giuliano, 94 of Samsonville died peacefully at home on Monday January 10, 2022. He was born on April 13, 1927 in Philadelphia, son of the late Ignazio and Pierina IppolitiGiuliano. He was the seventh of eight children born to the couple who immigrated to the United States in 1913 and his given name was Corrado Gaetano Giuliano. Dino was a veteran of WWII; he passed away exactly 75 years to the day in 1947 when...

Samsonville C. Dino Giuliano, 94 of Samsonville died peacefully at home on Monday January 10, 2022. He was born on April 13, 1927 in Philadelphia, son of the late Ignazio...

Elizabeth Sullivan Chichester

Chichester- Elizabeth A. Sullivan, 80 of Chichester died Friday January 7, 2022 at her residence. She was born June 25, 1941 in the Bronx, daughter of the late George and Mary McCarthy Sullivan. She retired as an Administrative Assistant for the New York City Police Department. Surviving to cherish her memory is her husband Peter McGuire. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday Jan 11, 2022 at 11am at...

Chichester- Elizabeth A. Sullivan, 80 of Chichester died Friday January 7, 2022 at her residence. She was born June 25, 1941 in the Bronx, daughter of the late George...

Raymond Kirk West Hurley

West Hurley- Raymond A. Kirk of west Hurley died peacefully at the home of his daughter on Sunday January 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 5, 1934 in Phoenicia son of the late Raymond and Lila Winne Kirk. He was a veteran of the US Army, and active in many athletic sports in his younger days. He was a notable first baseman on the soft ball team, a league bowler, and enjoyed time on the golf course. He had an appreciation of...

West Hurley- Raymond A. Kirk of west Hurley died peacefully at the home of his daughter on Sunday January 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 5, 1934 in...

Edward Ennist Arkville

Arkville- Edward Ezra Ennist, 54, of Arkville, died Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his home. Ed was born May 7, 1967, in Margaretville, son of William and June (Todd) Ennist. He was a native of Pine Hill and spent his life as a resident of the Pine Hill/Margaretville area. Ed was a self-employed general contractor, working jobs both locally and as far away as Virginia. He had a terrific sense of humor, and was a gifted story- and joke-teller, a trait he inherited...

Arkville- Edward Ezra Ennist, 54, of Arkville, died Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his home. Ed was born May 7, 1967, in Margaretville, son of William and June (Todd)...

Edward Fidler Phoenicia

Phoenicia- Edward Fidler, 56 of Phoenicia died Saturday January 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1965 in Brooklyn son of the late Dimitri and Faiga Centner Fidler. He was very proud of his heritage, and the fact that his Mom was an opera singer in Moscow, and his Dad an accomplished musician, and owner of several successful businesses. Edward had served as a US Army Special Forces Green Beret. He was...

Phoenicia- Edward Fidler, 56 of Phoenicia died Saturday January 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1965 in Brooklyn son of the late Dimitri and Faiga...

Judith McCumber New Kingston

New Kingston- Judith A McCumber, 75 of Thompson Hollow died Thursday December 30, 2021 at the Kingston Hospital. She was born October 6, 1946 in Pine Hill, daughter of the late George and Lillian Pearl Cure Ennist. A native and life long area resident, she was the matriarch of her family, and cherished the role as she hosted traditional family gatherings for many years. She had an appreciation of nature, and was attentive to her lawns and landscaping at...

New Kingston- Judith A McCumber, 75 of Thompson Hollow died Thursday December 30, 2021 at the Kingston Hospital. She was born October 6, 1946 in Pine Hill, daughter of...

Terry Turgeon Shandaken

Shandaken- Terry J. Turgeon, 72, of Shandaken died Monday December 27, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Completed obituary, and memorial arrangements to be announced. You may share a special memory or condolence with the family on www.gormleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the E. B. Gormley Funeral Home 87 Main Street...

Shandaken- Terry J. Turgeon, 72, of Shandaken died Monday December 27, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Completed...

Carol Berryann Shandaken

Shandaken- Carol Berryann of Rudy Frank Road Shandaken died peacefully Saturday December 25, 2021 at the Kingston Hospital with her family at her side. She was born March 19, 1945 daughter of the late Elijah and Laura Rose Quick. A native and life long area resident, she was a school bus driver for many years at First Student/ Birnie Bus Co. Carol was the matriarch of the family, and was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great...

Shandaken- Carol Berryann of Rudy Frank Road Shandaken died peacefully Saturday December 25, 2021 at the Kingston Hospital with her family at her side. She was born...

Marguerite Hagl West Shokan

West Shokan- Marguerite Hagl, 81 of West Shokan died Tuesday December 21, 2021 at the Kingston Hospital Emergency Department. She was born June 13, 1940 daughter of the late Michael and Margaret McPartland O'Rourke. Marge was a part-time resident for decades, and full time for over 30 years. She had been a bookkeeper in Manhattan for Catholic Charities. She was an active volunteer of Meals-on-Wheels, and was known as someone who could...

West Shokan- Marguerite Hagl, 81 of West Shokan died Tuesday December 21, 2021 at the Kingston Hospital Emergency Department. She was born June 13, 1940 daughter of the...

Ella Gille Shokan

Shokan- Ella Mary Gille, 74 of Shokan died Wednesday December 15, 2021 at the Kingston Hospital of COVID-19 pneumonia. She was born October 27, 1947 in Kingston daughter of the late Willie and Margaret Rotella VanLeuvan. A Native and lifelong area resident, she was a graduate of Onteora Central Schools. She was a member of the AARP, and was proficient at the computer where she enjoyed keeping up with family and friends. She was the family...

Shokan- Ella Mary Gille, 74 of Shokan died Wednesday December 15, 2021 at the Kingston Hospital of COVID-19 pneumonia. She was born October 27, 1947 in Kingston daughter...

Gail Russo Shokan

Shokan- Gail J. Russo, 77 of Rt. 28 Shokan died Monday December 13, 2021 at the Kingston Hospital. She was born May 14, 1944 in Brooklyn daughter of the late Visconte and Clara Giuliano Costanzo. Gail resided in Shokan for the past 45 years, and an active member of the St. John's Church in West Hurley, as well as a hard working member of the Columbiettes. Gail was a matriarch of the family and valued those relationships above all. ...

Shokan- Gail J. Russo, 77 of Rt. 28 Shokan died Monday December 13, 2021 at the Kingston Hospital. She was born May 14, 1944 in Brooklyn daughter of the late Visconte...

Craig Russo Shokan

Craig S. Russo , 50, of Rt. 28 Shokan died unexpectedly Sunday December 12, 2021 at the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. He was born Aug. 28, 1971 in Bay Shore, son of Angelo and Gail Costanzo Russo. He resided in Shokan for the past 45 years. He was a graduate of Saugerties High School, and had been employed by the Ulster County DPW Bridge Division. He loved telling puns, and not-so-funny jokes to all that he encountered. Craig was an avid...

Craig S. Russo , 50, of Rt. 28 Shokan died unexpectedly Sunday December 12, 2021 at the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. He was born Aug. 28, 1971 in Bay Shore, son of...

Frances Oliver Arkville

Frances E. Oliver died peacefully on Thursday December 9, 2021 at the Mountainside Residential Care in Margaretville. She was born June 19, 1924 in Chichester, daughter of the late Harry and Mary VanKleeck Finch. Frances was a hard worker her entire life. She was employed for 18 years at Mayes Veneer Mill, and had provided housekeeping skills both at the Old Margaretville Hospital, and for many years at the Delhi Infirmary. She was a native and life long...

Frances E. Oliver died peacefully on Thursday December 9, 2021 at the Mountainside Residential Care in Margaretville. She was born June 19, 1924 in Chichester, daughter of the late...

Tillie Fairbairn Margaretville

Rememberances: “When I was your age, I used to walk two miles through the snow to school every day.” So many of us have heard a line like this, but few of us have known someone who lived it. Tillie Fairbairn was one of those people. Tillie was born at home on June 21, 1935 to Alonzo and Margaret Ballard of Halcott Center, NY. Tillie and her six siblings grew up on their parents’ farm, surrounded by the lush, green mountains and meadows of the Catskills....

Rememberances: “When I was your age, I used to walk two miles through the snow to school every day.” So many of us have heard a line like this, but few of us have known...

Velma Grazier Woodstock

Woodstock - Velma Riseley Cashdollar Grazier died peacefully on her 94th birthday surrounded by her loving family. Velma's family, friends, and faith were the cornerstones of her long life, which was marked by a great love of the outdoors and a dedication to selflessly serving others. Velma was born on December 1, 1927, at the family farmhouse in Wittenberg, New York, to parents Everett Daniel Cashdollar and Walenah Riseley Cashdollar. Through...

Woodstock - Velma Riseley Cashdollar Grazier died peacefully on her 94th birthday surrounded by her loving family. Velma's family, friends, and faith were the cornerstones of her...

Loretta Gille Catskill

Catskill- Loretta Gille, 48 of Catskill died at the Columbia Memorial Hospital Emergency Room on Friday November 26, 2021. She was born in Rome, NY on August 1, 1973 to Walter J. Duffney and the late Lydia Vaughn Duffney. Surviving are her father Walter J. Duffney, husband Donald Gille, children: Donnie, Kimberly, Brandon, Emily, Ella, and Mark. brother: Walter sisters: Sue Jones, Grace Duffney, Patty Sorrell, Brenda LaBarbera, and Sandy Belhumeur. Mother &...

Catskill- Loretta Gille, 48 of Catskill died at the Columbia Memorial Hospital Emergency Room on Friday November 26, 2021. She was born in Rome, NY on August 1, 1973 to Walter J....

Louis Scism Jr. Boiceville

Boiceville- Louis G. Scism Jr , 54 of Boiceville died Wednesday Nov. 24, 2021 in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born June 13, 1967 in Kingston son of Karen Orr Scism VanKleeck, and the late Louis Scism Sr. He was a native and life long area resident and graduate of OCS. Louis was a construction laborer. He had a great appreciation for nature, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and football. He was an avid NY Giants fan, and a devoted Harley...

Boiceville- Louis G. Scism Jr , 54 of Boiceville died Wednesday Nov. 24, 2021 in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born June 13, 1967 in Kingston son of Karen Orr Scism VanKleeck, and the late...

Joshua Luborsky Mt. Tremper

Mt. Tremper- Joshua S. Luborky, 57 of Mt. Tremper died Tuesday November 23, 2021 after a cancer diagnosis at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was born in Washington, DC on October 10, 1964 son of the late Samuel Luborsky and Penny Hunn Luborsky. Josh was a warm and giving soul, who loved his family dearly, and was always willing to help someone in need. He was a avid restauranteur and 'foodie' who was...

Mt. Tremper- Joshua S. Luborky, 57 of Mt. Tremper died Tuesday November 23, 2021 after a cancer diagnosis at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was born in...

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