All Obituaries

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...

  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...