All Obituaries

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...

  John H. “Sonny” Baldwin 79 a lifelong resident Willow N.Y. passed away peacefully on July 17th 2020. Born in Willow N.Y. on Sept. 7th 1940, the son of Harry L. Baldwin and Pauline ( Lane ) Baldwin. He is survived by two sons John A. Baldwin of Boiceville N.Y. and Harry E. Baldwin and Wife Debi of Willow N.Y.  Two Grandchildren Cody L. Baldwin (Hannah) of Jacksonville FL. Emma R. Baldwin of Willow N.Y. A dear friend Irene Riebe of Woodstock N.Y. and New Canaan CT....

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Russel L Lemister 46 of Boynton Beach, Florida died suddenly July 8, 2020. Russel was born July 14,1973 to Wayne Lemister and Lillian (Eichelt) Lemister. Russel attended Onteora High school and Worked for the Ulster County Dept of Corrections for several years before moving to Florida. Russel was an avid fisherman who loved nothing more than being out on his boat fishing on the Ashokan Reservoir. He also was a big fan of the Buffalo Bills and could be found watching the game on any given...

Domenic R. Castaldo, 85 of Hurley NY, died Monday July 6, 2020 at his home peacefully with his family by his side. Mr. Castaldo was born in Oswego the son of the late Domenic and Anna (Sperino) Castaldo.  Mr. Castaldo attended Oswego High School, Clarkson University, and served in the United States Navy prior to moving to Hurley NY to work for IBM Kingston.  Mr. Castaldo retired after 30 years from IBM Kingston as the General Manager of Asia-Pacific Independent Business Unit, Tokyo...

William M. Blitzer, was born in Bronx, NY, on, September 5, 1938  to parents Morton and Beatrice (Kosso) Blitzer.  At the age of 5, Bill, started spending summers in Willow where his grandparents, Don and Sonja Kosso, bought an old farm house on Silver Hollow Road with 150 acres for summer vacations with family and friends.  After graduating from Columbus High School in the Bronx in 1956, he attended Ogalthorpe University and Pace College and was a member of the Army...

Estar Esther (née Ruth May Beckman) passed on peacefully of natural causes at her home in Woodstock, NY, on June 6, 2020, at the age of 97.  Estar was an artist, poet, dancer, naturalist, and Rainbow Family Elder.  She is survived by her two sons, Eric Goto and Katsu Goto, a grandson, Nobu Goto, and her sister, Mary Curtin.