All Obituaries

BEARSVILLE....Brian Marshall Angevine, 76, of Cold Brook Rd., died Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Saugerties on July 7, 1944 to the late Marshall and Jennie Hill Angevine. He owned and operated an autobody shop near his home for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially going hunting. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Dorothy; daughter, Dorene Vasquez of Lanesville; son, Brian Angevine of Shokan; grandchildren, Lee and Jason Barrett and Brian...

WOODSTOCK….Rita M. Hancock, 90, of Harder Rd. peacefully passed on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Ferncliff Nursing Home.   Born June 15, 1930 in Collinsville, Ill. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Eberle.               In her earlier years,  she was an avid bowler, bingo player, and member of the Kingston Senior travel club. A holder of a variety of jobs from switchboard operator, cafeteria lady, bank clerk,...

Richard A. Despres, 88, of West Hurley Rd., died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Danby, VT on October 27, 1932 to the late Arthur and Kathleen Jenkins Despres.   A veteran of the Korean War heserved with the US Marines and was honorably discharged. He was employed with IBM in Poughkeespie for over 32 years and was a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club.   A golf enthusiast he was a member and former President of the Rondout Golf Club and in later years...

BEARSVILLE…. Ralph Goneau, 89, of Baker Rd. was called to heaven on Friday, March 26, 2021.  Born August 18, 1931 in Newton, MA he was the son of the late Ralph and Marguerite Keane Goneau.  A Veteran of the US Army he served in Korea and was honorably discharged.   He was employed for many years as a buyer for the May Clothing Company in New York City.  During his employment for May’s he took the risk of purchasing blue jeans for the women’s...

Alan Spivack, my partner for over 50 years, left his body peacefully on Thursday, August 13th a little after 10:00pm. He was sung into the next world. There are so many to thank. Our dear Bruderhof friends, Hospice, many other loving friends and our family, Pablo and Marjoel, who have been such a support to us. You all have been a great blessing. Alan had a serious stroke in 2013 and recovered in many ways, but two he developed congestive heart failure. In recent months the condition became...

Shirley Wilber of Saugerties NY; a widow to George Wilber who left us in 2014; She was the daughter of the late Harry and Maude (Sparling) Krom, beloved Sister to Kenneth Krom, and the late Margie Cruciani and Betty Carls. Shirley is the mother of 6 children 3 whom are deceased, Steven Barbosa, Shirley Wilber and Kathleen Wilber. Surviving children are Heather Wilber, Tammy Barbosa, and James Barbosa. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. She peacefully...

Lewis Gardner of Lake Hill, NY, beloved husband of Sandra Gardner for 51 years, father of Jonathan Gardner and daughter-in-law Katrina Gardner, stepfather to Barbara Platek and Art Lustgarten, stepfather to Brenda Tobias, grandfather to Rebecca Lustgarten, passed away on August 3, 2020.   He was a graduate of Wilmington High School, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Columbia University and the University of Chicago. Lewis served in the Peace Corps in Liberia. He was a high school English...

Rev. Judith Star-Medicine of Kingston New York, passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2020 at 4:00am. Judith Star-Medicine “She who heals with Stars” was a Practitioner of Chinese Medicine, a Druid Priestess, a Spiritual Counselor and Astrologer. She lived and worked in Kingston, New York. She embraced and taught that all healing is accomplished through the healing of the trinity of body, mind and spirit. Her focus was always on empowering the individual to find the tools...

  Donald P. Hanson, “Puppy John”, age 51, of Woodstock, N.Y., passed on July 27, 2020.    A celebration of John’s life will be held at noon at the Andy Lee Field in Woodstock on August 8th, 2020, where all are welcome to honor and commemorate his unique contributions to the Woodstock community. John was a treasured member of the Woodstock community. He was a regular fixture on the Village Green, playing his guitar or tinkering with one project after...

Marianne slipped away peacefully at home on July 27, 2020 after a long illness. A Woodstock resident for 33 years she embodied the original free-spirited, artistic lifestyle that was Woodstock. She was the unofficial town wildlife rehabilitator for many years and a good friend to many without prejudice or judgement. She is survived by her long-time partner and good friend, John Muth, brother Dan Jackson (Sandi), daughters Lisa, Lori, and Andrea, son Terry (Crystal), 9 grandchildren, and many...