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03/20/2026

Lorraine E. Benicase

Lorraine E. Benicase, 85, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury in Lake Katrine, NY. She was born on February 25, 1941, in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Nagy) Finnerty. Lorraine was married to her loving husband, Samuel J. Benicase, they wed on August 21, 1960.

She worked at various places throughout her career, including Forbes and Wallace Department Store, Fashion Town, Dr. Kwasnowski as a Receptionist, and Dr. William Gavis Jr. as an Office Administrator. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's RC Church in Kingston.

Lorraine is survived by her husband, Samuel Benicase, her sons, Jeffrey Benicase and his wife Lori, Stephen Benicase and his wife Linda, and Alan Benicase and his wife Cathy, her grandchildren, Stacey Staalesen, Kevin Benicase, Brittany Zeck, Kristy Benicase, Kara Benicase, Audrey Benicase, and Kaitlyn Benicase, her great grandchildren, Makari, Kelsey, Trey, Charlee, and Zoey, her brother, Thomas J. Finnerty, Jr. and his wife Judy, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her sister, Rose Marie Lambert. The family would like to especially thank the staff at the Northeast Center for the wonderful care they provided to Lorraine.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Monday, March 23, 2026 from 4pm to 7pm. The funeral procession will form at the funeral home at 9:30am on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 and will proceed to St. Joseph’s RC Church, 242 Wall St., Kingston, NY 12401 where at 11am at Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Kingston.

Donations in Lorraine’s memory can be made to Hudson Valley Hospice at www.HVHospice.org, Alzheimer's Association at www.Alz.org, or a charity of your choice. A tribute for Lorraine can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family.

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03/17/2026

Barbara J. Thomas

Barbara J. Thomas, 72, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT, after a long and courageous battle with blood cancer. She was born on April 7, 1953, in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late James V. and Rita (Bodenweber) Geary. She was married to her loving husband of 50 years, Ronald J. Thomas, Sr. They were married at St. Mary’s RC Church in Kingston on July 26, 1976.

Barbara was a graduate of John A. Coleman Catholic High School and later Dutchess County Community College where she received her Associate’s Degree. She later worked as a legal secretary for Lou Klein in Kingston and New York State Supreme Court Judge James Gilpatric.

While her children were growing up, she was involved with many school fundraisers, sports, and whatever else her children participated in. Barbara loved the ocean, especially visiting Long Beach, Long Island, but above all she was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. As Barbara would say, “They are my heart”.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Ronald J. Thomas, Sr. of Kingston, her children, RJ Thomas and his wife Jaime of Wolcott, CT, Alison Tobar and her husband Victor of Kingston, she was “MeMe” to her beloved granddaughters, Siena and Olivia Thomas. She is also survived by her siblings, Paul Geary of Kingston, Elizabeth "Betsy" Geary of Port Ewen and Mark Geary of Kingston, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong cherished friends.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Friday March 20, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm with a prayer service taking place at 7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Immaculate Conception RC Church, 467 Delaware Ave., Kingston, NY 12401. For those who wish, contributions in Barbara’s memory may be made to Blood Cancer United at www.BloodCancerUnited.org A tribute for Barbara can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family.

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03/16/2026

Mary Howard Winchell

On March 15, Mary Howard Winchell, 93, passed away peacefully at her home of 65 years in the Town of Ulster. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to Betty and Lemuel Howard in 1932. They moved to Kingston early, where she attended St. Ursula's, #8 School and Kingston High School. She worked as an operator for the Bell Telephone Company and eventually married Bruce A. Winchell, who was employed at Kingston IBM. She is survived by their 5 children, Sherry, Craig, Dean, Bruce and Eric and two grandchildren Sebastian and Sheldon Reeves. After years as a homemaker and real estate agent, Mary worked with Bruce at the Sound of Life Christian radio station in Lake Katrine. She was involved in Christian ministries for over 50 years and formed Amazing Love Ministries with her husband Bruce. She always found time to lend a sympathetic ear and provide counsel and prayer to those in need. "A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” -Psalm 27:9.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 10am to 12pm. The funeral service will take place at 12pm with burial following in Hurley Cemetery, Hurley, NY. A tribute for Mary can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family.

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03/11/2026

Patricia L. Boisvert

Patricia L. Boisvert, 81, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Health Alliance Hospital - Mary's Ave Campus in Kingston, NY. She was born on May 8, 1944, in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Warren and Gladys (Samson) Brown. Pat was married to the late Kenneth Boisvert, they wed on June 27, 1981, and were married 39 years. Kenneth passed away on September 30, 2020.

She was a graduate of Kingston High School and later worked at IBM in Kingston, Huck Manufacturing in Kingston, and most recently she worked for the City of Kingston School District as a Bus Monitor. In her spare time, Patricia enjoyed visiting the casino and playing lottery scratch off tickets.

Pat is survived by her daughter, Danielle Boisvert of Kingston, her grandchildren, Tobias, Nevaeh, Ava, Tristan, Alida, Erica, Niesh, Anthony, Savannah, Zoey, Darian Jr., Breanna, Adrianna, Alannah, Aimee, and Deziree, her 9 great grandchildren, her sisters-in-law, Ernestine and Sherry Brown, her god-daughter, Chevon Howard, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other dear family members. In addition to her husband and parents she is predeceased by her daughter, Tammy Brown, and her bothers, Warren "Brother" Brown, Jr. and Ronald Brown.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Monday March 16, 2026, from 10am to 12pm. The funeral service will take place at the funeral home at 12pm with burial following in Fairview Cemetery, Stone Ridge, NY. A tribute for Pat can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family.

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03/10/2026

Donald T. Dixon

Donald Dixon, of Glenford, NY, left this world too soon on March 5, 2026, at age 78.

Don was a vibrant spirit: a deep thinker, passionate folk and rock music lover, avid gardener, juggler, frisbee player, and a loyal (aka long-suffering) Mets-Jets-Knicks fan. He loved old movies and tv shows, and he had a wonderful singing voice and sense of humor.

Don was an enthusiastic and beloved junior high English teacher at Wappingers CSD for 33 years, sharing his love of reading and writing with thousands of students over the years. He was devoted to his family, showing his deep love through generosity and caretaking.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Karen Katz; his children, Ethan Katz-Dixon, Dylan Katz-Dixon, Jennifer Jones (Chris), Jeremiah Dixon (Patricia), and Jonathan Dixon; his grandchildren Edward, Naomi, Fiona, Jackson, Catherine, Cillian, and Willa; and his sister, Patty Lavery (Gary).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Robert Dixon; his brothers, Bob and David Dixon, and his daughter, Olivia Katz-Dixon.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Saturday March 28, 2026, from 1pm to 4pm. A celebration of life will follow in the late spring, details to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Don’s memory to any of the following: Debra.org, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, or Doctors Without Borders. A tribute for Donald can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.

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03/10/2026

Suzanne B. Zimbler

Suzanne B. Zimbler, 85, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY. She was born on August 24, 1940, in New York City, daughter of the late Harold and Rose (Samuels) Feldstein. She was married to the late Sheldon Zimbler; they wed on June 18, 1961. Sheldon passed away on June 16, 2010.

She attended The Juilliard School on scholarship where she studied opera until she left to study with Maxine Durrell on Broadway. She performed in several shows including The Sound of Music. She later traveled with The Sound of Music production when it left Broadway in the early 1960's. Locally, she sang with the Coach House Players in Kingston.

She was patron of the arts and loved opera, classical music, and was also a New York Yankees fan. She was a travel agent in Long Island for Holiday Travel. Above all, Suzanne often said the most important job she ever held was that of mother and grandmother to her beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Suzanne is survived by her daughter, Jill-Anne McLaughlin, and her husband Grant of Woodstock; her sons, Scott Zimbler and his wife Eileen of Mt. Sinai and Michael Zimbler and his wife Kate of Nesconset; her grandchildren, Jeremy and Alex McLaughlin, Meghan Rose Heiser and her husband Cody, and Emma Hahn; her great grandson Callahan Lane Heiser; two nieces, Shari Lynn Wolfe and Rebecca Graziano, and one grand nephew Sam Graziano.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where the funeral service will take place at 11am on Thursday March 12, 2026. Burial will follow in Montrepose Cemetery, Kingston, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Suzanne's name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.StJude.org

A tribute for Suzanne can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family.

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03/05/2026

Susan E. Lyons

Susan Bodenweber Coddington Lyons, 79, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at home. She was born on April 29, 1946, in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late William Bodenweber, Sr. and Jean (Sherman) Bodenweber. Susan was married to the late Peter Lyons, they wed on September 27, 1975. Peter passed away on June 3, 2001.

She is a graduate of St. Ursula Academy in Kingston and later worked for Sears in Kingston, IBM in both Kingston and Poughkeepsie, and the YMCA in Kingston. She enjoyed water and snow skiing as well as tending to her garden and flowers. She especially loved vacations with her family at the New Jersey shore.

Susan is survived by her children, Melissa Coddington, Robert Cole Coddington and his wife Nancy, and Dean Lyons and his wife Victoria of Charlotte, NC, her grandchildren, Tiffany, Angelina, and Travis, her great grandchildren, Kristopher, Karina, Gavin, Kahlani, and Alaina, her sister, Dawn Michlewski, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her brother William K. Bodenweber, Jr., and her brother-in-law, Rudy Michlewski.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 5pm to 7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Immaculate Conception RC Church, 467 Delaware Ave., Kingston, NY 12401. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Kingston. Memorial contributions in Susan’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org A tribute for Susan may be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family.

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03/04/2026

Diana Lynn Wells

Diana Lynn Wells passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 after a long battle with illness. Born on April 11,1948 Diana was born to the late Joseph and Rosalie Davis (Miller).

She was married to the late George F. Wells for over 60 years. She is survived by her son George Wells, Jr. (Dorothy), Joseph Wells (Donna), Robert Wells (Marianne), and William Wells (Tori). Diana is predeceased by her sister Nancy Constable (Davis). She is also survived by her grandchildren George III, (Jennifer), Jessica, Kenneth, Michelle, (John) Ashley, Alexander, and Billie Rose. Her great grandchildren Cassandra, Shiloh, Kenneth, and John. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Diana enjoyed life and tried to make the most of every situation. She retired as a nurse and Billing Clerk from Benedictine Hospital after 30+ years. She was a big part of not only the Girl Scouts but also a den mother and leader for the Boy Scouts with her sons. She would often be found in her garden tending to her beautiful roses. She loved camping with her family up in the Adirondacks where she spent her days being out in the boat for leisurely rides, fishing, and even waterskiing which she did with her late husband until their health would no longer allow it. When not doing all those things she also enjoyed having themed parties at her home with all her friends and family as well as trying to beat her sister at scrabble. She was also a member, with her husband, of REACT CB Radio under the handle of Tinker Bell.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 1pm to 4pm. The funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11am. Entombment will follow at Wiltwyck Cemetery, Kingston, NY. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to your local Humane Society in memory of their dog Happy. A tribute can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family.

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03/02/2026

George Alfred Sisco

On March 2, 2026 George passed peacefully at home surrounded by love. George Sisco was born June 11, 1943, in Rock Hall, Maryland to the late Emmett and Sadie Sisco. Predeceased by his brother William and sister Dorothy.

Survived by his longtime partner, Mary Speicher of Kingston, daughters Lehanne of Kingston, Dorothy of Maryland, two granddaughters Toni and Antanye and 2 great granddaughters of Maryland. Also survived by Mary’s children, Jennifer (Todd) Michnik of Virginia, Christopher Schoenfeldt (Tracey Lodge) of Kingston, Mark Schoenfeldt of Las Vegas, and Katie (Karl) Fort of Buffalo.

George graduated from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. After college, George served in the United States Army and served in Vietnam. After his military service, George worked for 38 years at USDA/National Resource Conservation service.

George was active in the community serving as a Board member of the Mid-Hudson Health Plan from 1983-1993. George and two other board members formed the Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health, Inc., where George was the Chairman and CEO until he stepped down in 2017. Up until his illness, he was on the board of Hudson Mohawk Resource Conservation and Development Council. Inc

George will be missed by family and friends.

Flowers gratefully declined, you may donate to the George A. Sisco Scholarship Fund, c/o Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth, P.O. Box 3148, Kingston, NY 12402.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 3pm to 6pm with a prayer service taking place at 6pm. Burial in Rock Hall, Maryland will take place at a later date.

A tribute for George can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.

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03/02/2026

Genevieve Delavan

Genevieve "Genny" Delavan, 101, formerly of Rosendale, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Ten Broeck Commons in Lake Katrine, NY. She was born on August 17, 1924 in Kingston, NY, the daughter of the late Maude (White) Whittaker. Genny married Warren "Jack" Delavan on December 25, 1943. Jack passed away in June 1997.

A lifelong area resident, Genny spent her working years in the garment industry in Kingston. She was employed at various clothing factories and was a proud member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Upon retirement, Genny and Jack took a 2 month long road trip up to Alaska, a highlight of their retirement that Genny reminisced about for many years after. She has also been a member of the Rosendale Senior Citizens and loved going on bus trips and out to lunch.

In later years, Genny enjoyed many holiday and birthday celebrations with her nephew Ross and his family. She was proud of living independently in her own apartment in her Senior Complex where she made many friends over the years. She had a personal goal of living to be 100 which, with the blessing of good health, she attained. She also freely and frequently gave dietary advice to anyone who asked about her secret to longevity (NO flour or sugar!).

Genny loved her family and will be greatly missed, especially by her great great nephews Adrien and Julian, who she adored. Genny is survived by her nephew Rawlson (Ross) Delavan Jr.(Cindy) and his family, several other nieces, nephews and their families. Genny is preceded in death by her sisters, Frances Jansen, Edna Bonesteel and Dorothy Decker.

The family would like to thank the staff on the Catskill Unit at Ten Broeck Commons for their compassionate\care to Genny in her final months.

Per Genny's wishes , there will be no calling hours. Services are private and at the convenience of the family.

For those who wish, contributions may be made to Ulster County SPCA in her memory.

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03/01/2026

Thomas Martin Torkelsen

Thomas Martin Torkelsen, 80, of Woodstock, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Golden Hill Nursing & Rehab Center in Kingston, NY. He was born on October 6, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Sigurd and Margaret (Rasmussen) Torkelsen.

He was married to the late Patricia (Sullivan) Torkelsen; they wed on November 27, 1971 at St. Catherine Laboure Church in Lake Katrine, NY. Patricia passed away on March 30, 2017. Tom was in US Coast Guard from 1963 to 1967, a time of service he was very proud of. He later worked as an Electrical Engineer for Central Hudson in Kingston NY for many years. He enjoyed photography and was a member of the Sons of Norway.

Tom is survived by his daughters, Tanya Carr and her husband Michael of Kingston, and Kristen Torkelsen of Rochester, his granddaughter, Peighton Torkelsen, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Tom is predeceased by his siblings, Stanley Torkelsen, Gunda "Jean" Danielson, and Helene Didden.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Kingston, NY. Services will be held privately. A tribute for Thomas can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.

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