SAUGERTIES…. Robert J. Ragonese, 73, of George Sickle Rd. died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the Golden Hill Health Related Facility.   Born February 15, 1945 in the Bronx he was the son of the late Ferdinand and Emma Affinito Ragonese.   A area resident for many years he was employed as a machinist at Dyno Nobel.              Survivors include his Sister, Lucille Hafner of Queensbury, his Niece, Regina...

SAUGERTIES….Keith P. Helsmoortel, 68, of Market St. and formerly of Washington Ave. died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Kingston Hospital. Born June 17, 1950 in Kingston he was the son of the late Roy and Alma Helsmoortel.  A lifetime area resident he was employed for over 30 years at the Saugerties Central Schools consolidated.               Active as a first responder, Keith was a member of the Saugerties Fire...

SAUGERTIES…Joan Merritt, 81, of Collins Rd. and a former resident of Cementon, died Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Kingston Hospital.  Born on November 11, 1937 in Elizabeth, NJ she was the daughter of the late John and Sophie Lutchko.  For many years Joannie  was employed at Frank’s Hunting Lodge in Saugerties as the head chef and later at the Saugerties Jr./Sr. High School in the cafeteria. Joanie's family would like to...

LAKE KATRINE… John “Jack” Sleight, 70, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Kingston on July 17, 1948 to the late John and Ethel Wager Sleight. A U.S. Navy Veteran he was honorably discharged in 1974 after serving during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a self employed plumber and electrician and also in the family business, Sleight Enterprises. Jack was an active member of the Saugerties Powerboat Association and was skilled in the...

SAUGERTIES…James R. Whitehead, Sr., 76, of Canoe Hill Road died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his residence.   Born August 27, 1942 in Kingston he was the son of the late Milliard and Katherine Whitehead.   A lifetime area resident he was formerly employed by Hudson Cement, Miron Concrete, and Dwyer Leasing.             Survivors include a Son, James R. Jr. of Saugerties.  2 Daughters: Michelle Hotaling of...

SAUGERTIES…Walter L. Maher, 98, of 155 Main St. and formerly of the Old Patch Rd., passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Kingston Hospital. He was born in the Bronx on June 12, 1920 to the late Walter and Josephine Cavanaugh Maher.  A Veteran of World War II he served in the US Army/Air Corps stationed in North Africa and the Middle East.             He was employed for over 24 years as a aircraft draftsman at...

SAUGERTIES…Dorota M. Williams, 58, of High Falls Rd. died Friday, January 4, 2019 at her residence.    Born April 28, 1960 in Amberg, Germany she was the daughter of the late Marion and Helena Chmielowicz.  An area resident for many years, she was employed at Vertis, Inc. in Saugerties for over 27 years.               Survivors include her husband, Thomas A. Williams, Sr., a Daughter, Patricia...

Mt. MARION… Henry J. Dussol, 94, of Churchland Road died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   Born April 24, 1924 in Englewood, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Lucien and Irma Dussol. A Veteran of the US Army, he served during World War II in England and at West Point. He was honorably discharged in 1946. An area resident for many years, he owned and operated his own mushroom business and was employed at Colony Liquor...

  SAUGERTIES…. Alfred J. Brooks, Sr., 80, of Market St. died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the Westchester Medical Center after a sudden illness.   Born December 14, 1938 in Saugerties he was the son of the late Alfred and Dorothy Speirs Brooks.  A Graduate of Saugerties High School he was a military veteran serving in the US Air Force for five years.   He owned and operated his own interior, exterior paint business for many years.   Active...