All Obituaries

Phoenicia- Oluf Pinks, born on June 12, 1937, in Wyk auf Fohr, Germany, son of the late Karl Friedrich Albert Pinks and Lonnie Maria Wilhelmina Ida Pinks, passed away on May 31, 2026, in Shandaken following a sudden cardiac event. Oluf made his home in the area for more than 50 years and became a familiar and cherished presence to many. He was a self-employed landscaping artist and garden professional whose work reflected both skill and devotion. He was widely respected in his field and ...

May 25, 2026 Jazz saxophonist/composer   Sonny Rollins , one of the most honored and influential figures in American music of the 20th century and beyond, died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY. He was 95. He is survived by his nephew Clifton Anderson and his nieces Vallyn Anderson and Gabrielle DeGroat. No public memorial is planned at this time. You may share a special memory, photo, or condolence on Sonny's Tribute Wall at ...

MT. TREMPER – Alfred Darrow, 78, of Erika’s Walk died Sunday, May 17, 2026, at his residence. Born August 11, 1947, in Jacksonville, Fla. He moved to the area in May of 1969. He was a multi-faceted artist/craftsman who was well known in the Woodstock and Phoenicia area. Survivors include his wife, Susan, two sons: Purdey Darrow of Woodstock and Zenka Darrow of Shandaken. A daughter, Tiffanie Mazanek, of Raleigh, NC and a sister, Charlotte Darrow. ...

Mary Beatty Sutter Hammel died on May 9, 2026, in Margaretville, NY after a long life marked by devotion, curiosity, and an enduring independent spirit. She was 98 years old. Born on October 23, 1927, in Staten Island, New York, Mary lived a life shaped by faith, family, learning, and a deep appreciation for the world around her.   Mary was the oldest of eight children born to Leonard and Marie Sutter. The family was raised in a 3 BR, 1 bath house, which she and her siblings ...

Lexington- Lois E. Banks, 91, of Lexington, New York, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, in Lexington, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived.  Born on May 28, 1934, in Lexington, Lois was the daughter of Kenneth and Ada Jones Jenkins. She was born in the homestead in Lexington, NY, and her childhood was shaped by life on the farm, where she learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and family devotion that would guide her throughout her life. She ...

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday May 30, 2026 at the Santa Fe Woodstock at Hotel Dylan 1802 Rt. 28 from 1pm to 4pm.   Mt. Tremper- Joseph “Joey” Tabler, age 65, of Mt Tremper, passed away on May 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Kingston on December 16, 1960, Joey was a lifelong area resident who spent his life rooted in the community he called home. He attended Onteora Central Schools and carried with him throughout ...

Kwame Halim Ali, known lovingly as Halim, passed away on April 26, 2026, in Kingston, leaving behind a legacy of faith, creativity, service, and love that touched all who knew him. Halim was born on March 10, 1946, in Manhattan, and he carried the strength, dignity, and spirit of a life well lived from his earliest days. He was predeceased by his parents, Hubert and Vera Saunders Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Sue-Ellen Ali, and by his children, Onike Johnson, Rashida Stafford and ...

CHICHESTER -      Shirley A. O'Donnell, 86, of Rte. 214 died Wednesday at home.   Born September 4, 1939 in Kingston she was the daughter of the late James and Consetta Sottile Gallo.   A lifetime area resident,  Shirley was a huge Yankee fan, enjoyed camping in the Adirondacks, especially at Raquette Lake.   Family was important to her as was her faith where she was a parishioner of St. Francis deSales in Phoenicia.  Shirley worked at ...

  Patricia Ann Olsen, known lovingly as Pat and “Grammy” to her grandchildren, passed away on April 7, 2026, in West Shokan at the age of 79.  Pat was born on September 12, 1946, in Kingston, and she spent her early years in Bearsville before making West Shokan her lifelong home. She lived a life rooted in the Catskills, where her steady presence, warm heart, and deep devotion to family and community left a lasting impression on all who knew her. For ...