All Obituaries

WOODSTOCK…. Martin L. Feinberg, 88, of Woodstock, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family.  Born November 24, 1935, in Manhattan, he was the son of the late Jack and Hattie Feinberg.  A Woodstock resident for over 40 years, he previously resided in Manhattan, where he was  CEO of Foremost Corrugated in South Hackensack, NJ.  Upon relocating to Woodstock in 1975, he worked at Family of Woodstock as a social worker. Survivors...

SAUGERTIES…. William D. Brinnier, III, 97, of Hommelville Rd. died Friday, December 1, 2023 at the Ferncliff Nursing Home.   Born October 5, 1926 in Kingston he was the son of the late Grant and Cornelia Carnright Brinnier.   A lifelong area resident Bill graduated from Saugerties High School in 1944, and Union College in 1950  and he received his Law Degree from Albany Law School in 1953.  A veteran of the US Navy he served...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Alexander Louis Wade (Alex to most of us).  Alex was a beloved family member, cherished friend, and prominent and respected member of the community, who left us peacefully on November 28, 2023.  He was known by many in Ulster County as a "walking encyclopedia" of Saugerties facts, especially any involving his beloved combination of architecture, history, building codes and transportation matters. Alex was born December...

SAUGERTIES…. Carlton P. Whitaker of Myer Lane died Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY.   Born June 9, 1954 in Kingston he was the son of the late Edmund and Lorraine Whitaker.  A lifetime area resident he was a 1973 graduate of Saugerties High School and was employed at Ferroxcube in Saugerties for many years as a electrician. He was a life member of the Glasco Fire Dept. joining in 1975. Survivors include his wife, Marie, a...

Robert Seckler, a man of intelligence, love, and wisdom, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 26, 2023. Born on April 1, 1937, in Queens, Robert lived a life filled with dedication to his family, his students, and his country. Robert was a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. His thirst for knowledge led him to further his education at Hofstra, where he obtained a Masters in Business, and at Iona, where he completed a...

Saugerties- Saverio "Sammy" Fisco, 71, of Montross St., died Sunday November 26, 2023 at the Westchester Medical Center. He was born on July 15, 1952 in Orlando, FL to the late Joseph and Mary DeSimone Fisco.  A US Navy veteran, Sammy served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Saugerties VFW #5034 and the Saugerties Antique Car Club. For over 38 years he was employed as a corrections officer with the Ulster County Sheriff's Dept. Survivors include his...

SAUGERTIES…. Virginia A. Gordon,  81, of Mt. Airy Rd., died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.   Born November 11, 1942 in Kingston she was the daughter of the late Allen and Ruth Stoutenburg.  A lifetime area resident she was employed for over 25 years as a dispatcher for the Town of Woodstock Police Dept.   A trained emergency medical technician, Ginny was a member of the Woodstock Volunteer Ambulance Corp and...

SAUGERTIES…. Joyce M. Darling, 96, of Canterbury Dr. and formerly of Mecklenburg, NY died Wednesday at her home surrounded by her family.  Born November 2, 1927 in Towsend, NY she was the daughter of the late Walter and Marguerite Hughey.  A graduate of Watkins Glen High School she continued on to achieve her LPN degree in Ithaca.  She was employed for over 24 years as a LPN in the Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls, NY. An avid euchre player, she belonged to the...

Lake Hill- John K. Holland, 80, of Rte. 212, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn on October 30, 1943 to the late Jesse and Ethel Holland. He was a teacher, film-maker and entrepreneur. He spent the past seven years battling ALS but never stopped enjoying life.    He's survived by his son, Joshua Holland and was predeceased by his sister, Jessica Holland, and wife, Christine Becker.