All Obituaries

Shokan- Joan E. Berger, a cherished pillar of the Olivebridge community and a beacon of warmth and kindness, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on February 15, 1938, in Kingston, Joan lived a life rich with love, service, and the joy of simple pleasures.   A proud lifelong Town of Olive resident, Joan's early years were spent on the Trowbridge Family dairy farm, where she not only learned the value of hard work but also discovered her lifelong love ...

Chichester- Debra Ann Corby, known affectionately as "Nin" to her cherished grandchildren, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Chichester. Born on March 12, 1958, in Dover, New Jersey, Debra's vibrant spirit and loving nature left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew her. Debra was predeceased by her parents, Earl and Ruth Williams Corby, and her canine companion, Justice. Her legacy continues through her family: her son Emiliano and wife Melissa Delvalle of ...

Alexander S. Korolkoff, 81, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 in Kingston, NY. Born in West Germany on December 5, 1944 to the late Sergei & Elizabeth Korolkoff, his life was filled with an appreciation for beauty, art, friendships, and experiences. As a young man, Alex proudly served in the Navy as a sonar technician during the Vietnam war. After his honorable discharge, he began his career as a stagehand with IATSE Local #1, beginning as an apprentice at The Metropolitan ...

BEARSVILLE - Vernon L. Shultis, 87, of Windy Knoll, died Monday, February 9, 2026 at St. John's Hospital Far Rockaway, NY.   Born August 27, 1938 in Bearsville he was the son of the late Victor and Olive DeGraff Shultis.    A veteran of the US Air Force he served from 1956-1960.  A lifetime area resident, he was employed for  the Woodstock Highway Department for 27 years. Active in his community he was a Life Member of the Woodstock Fire Co. #2 and the ...

Thomas "Tom" Miller, the man whose laughter could be heard echoing through the valleys of the Catskills, passed on February 6, 2026, in Kingston, surrounded by family that he so dearly loved. Born on May 7, 1958, to the late James and Helen Mech Miller Sr., Tom's life was a beautiful composition of joy, humor, and an unyielding dedication to his family and community. Tom was a proud graduate of Margaretville High School, a native son whose roots ran as deep as the town's ...

Phoenicia-                      He was the heartthrob of his cousins, Bobby Rizzo.  To them, he was the James Dean of the family, the cool one.  They remembered his signature greeting, “Hey, man. how’s it goin’?”                   He grew up at Bay ...

Norma Louise Hampson, 94, of Olivebridge, passed away on January 23, 2026.  Born on 4/27/31, Norma was fiercely independent, industrious, adventurous, and creative.  She worked as a teacher, studied landscape architecture, and sailed the world for many years as a ship’s radio operator.  She designed and built her own home largely by herself in 1970 and enjoyed her own koi pond and garden, particularly when the masses of daffodils bloomed in the ...

Diane Pushman Strausser, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love and joy, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Margaretville. Born on April 7, 1937, in Newburgh, Diane's life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and the deep bonds she formed throughout her years. She was a lifetime resident of the Catskill Mountains, where she cultivated a legacy of warmth, hospitality, and community involvement. Predeceased by her parents, Pierre and Marguerite Sniffen Myers, Diane also bore ...

Glenford- Margaret "Rita" Orr, known affectionately as Rita to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in Lake Katrine. Born on June 27, 1930, in Brooklyn, Rita lived a full and vibrant life that touched the hearts of all who knew her.  Rita was the daughter of the late Spero and Ethel Bromley Cutsogeorge. She was a devoted mother to her son, Charles Orr of Glenford, and sister to her brother, George Cutsogeorge.   She graduated from ...