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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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02/28/2026

Albert D. LaTorre, Jr.

Albert D. LaTorre, Jr., 71, of Kingston, NY, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was born on May 18, 1954, in Kingston, NY, son of the late Albert LaTorre, Sr. and Mildred (Clearwater) LaTorre.

He was a graduate of Kingston High School and later worked as an Arborist for many years. He was a member of the IBEW Union. Al enjoyed all things outdoors, especially stream fishing.

He is survived by his daughter, Mercedes LaTorre of Goshen, his life partner, Robin LaTorre of Kingston, his brothers, Daniel LaTorre of Kingston, Dominick LaTorre of Kingston, and Robert LaTorre and his partner Cheryl Demskie of Kingston, his father-in-law, Richard C. Lamoreaux of Lake Katrine, his god daughter, Brittany Parrett-Pleasant and her husband Matthew of Syracuse, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Larry LaTorre, his aunt, Dolores Kranstin, his mother-in-law, Patricia Lamoreaux, as well as his beloved Rottweiler, Zoey.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 216 Broadway, Port Ewen, NY 12466 where family and friends may visit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm. The funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 12pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Paws Unlimited at www.pawsunlimited.com A tribute for Al can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.

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02/25/2026

James T. Shields

James T. Shields passed away on February 22, 2026 at the age of 84. He was born in Rome, NY. He married his beloved wife, Meredithe, in 1977, beginning a lifelong partnership grounded in love and devotion.

The oldest of his siblings, James grew up helping tend his family’s farm in upstate New York. After graduating from high school, he moved to New York City to attend NYU, where he pursued his path toward becoming an oral surgeon. After graduation, he and his wife moved to Kingston, where he built a long and respected career in oral surgery spanning 32 years. He was deeply dedicated to his profession and took great pride in serving his patients. His work was more than a career — it was a calling.

He was not one for taking extended time off and found fulfillment in his work and in the relationships he built throughout his life. When he did step away, he enjoyed visits to the beach. In his youth, he loved riding horses, and that appreciation for horses remained with him throughout his life.

He had a lifelong love of exercise and learning. As a young man, he played football, and later in life could often be found working out at the local YMCA. An avid reader, he especially enjoyed nonfiction.

Music also brought him joy — he began taking guitar lessons at the age of 80, a reflection of his curiosity and determination to keep growing.

Above all, he was devoted to his friends and family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Meredithe, his children, James Shields and Christine Kelly, her spouse Chris, a grandchild, Amelia, and his siblings, Dick, Ann and Mary, as well as many extended family members and friends.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Ave., Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10am to 12pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in James’ memory may be made to the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County at https://ymcaulster.org/donate/ A tribute for James can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.

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02/18/2026

Lee A. Hotaling

Lee A. Hotaling, 68, of the Town of Ulster, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY. He was born on May 3, 1957, in Kingston, NY, son of the late James and Ruth (Shay) Hotaling. He was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1976 and later married Mary (Blank) Hotaling, they wed on May 14, 1977.

Lee served his country in the US Army at Fort Benning, GA, in Company B, 43rd Engineer Battalion and later in the New York Army National Guard in Kingston, NY, in the 156th Field Artillery Battalion until his retirement in 2003. After retiring from the service, Lee worked for Builders FirstSource in Tillson, NY. He loved hunting, bowling, fishing, and especially cooking.

Lee is survived by his wife, Mary Hotaling, of the Town of Ulster, his son, Allen Hotaling, of the Town of Ulster, his sister, Ruthie Hotaling of Lake Katrine, as well as his nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings, Cliff Hotaling and Diane (Hotaling) Bodie.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Friday February 20, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm. A graveside service with military honors will take place at 11am on Saturday February 21, 2026, at the Ulster County Veteran’s Cemetery at New Paltz Rural Cemetery, 81 Plains Road, New Paltz, NY 12561.

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

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02/13/2026

Richard Gary Dunn

Richard Gary Dunn, 65, of Lake Katrine, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born on January 31, 1961 in Poughkeepsie, NY and was the son of the late Richard Otis Dunn and Jeanette Teal.

Richard was married to Kathi D. Dunn (Elander) on May 28, 1988. His love for her knew no bounds; they were immensely devoted to each other. In 1990, they moved to Lake Katrine and started their family.

Richard attended SUNY Albany where he earned his Bachelors in Economics. He worked as a plumber with his father at Richard Dunn Plumbing and Heating in Pleasant Valley, NY. In 1992, he became a real estate appraiser which led to his creation of Dunn Appraisals LLC. He enjoyed inspecting houses throughout Ulster, Orange, Rockland and Sullivan counties and was often inspired to do his own renovations and home improvement projects.

Richard approached every aspect of his life with generosity and dedication. He served for many years as a Deacon and later an Elder at Fair Street Reformed Church and was always working behind the scenes to support his church family. Mr. Richard found great joy selling Christmas Trees and working in the Garden Center at Adams Fairacre Farms in Lake Katrine where many coworkers became like family.

Richard maintained close friendships with many of his childhood friends and enjoyed their annual family camping trips and Super Bowl parties. He also enjoyed kayaking, watching the Yankees, and traveling the world with Kathi. They had a second home on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina which brought them much needed peace and joy. His grandchildren were bright lights in his life and they loved their Papa dearly, preferring him to read them bedtime stories above anyone else.

He is survived by his wife Kathi Dunn, daughter Alexandria Dunn, and granddaughters Dovasarai and Vivienne Dunn Dieudonne, his sister Barbara Dunn Smith, brother Daniel Dunn and his wife Barbara, as well as many nieces and nephews. Richard is preceded in death by his son, Richard Zachary Dunn, and his brother-in-law, Duane Smith.

Richard was immensely loved and will be immensely missed.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11am at Fair Street Reformed Church, 209 Fair St., Kingston, NY. For those who wish, contributions in Richard’s memory may be made to Fair Street Reformed Church. A tribute for Richard can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.

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02/12/2026

Katherine Phay Souers

Katherine Souers, 93, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY. She was born on October 22, 1932 in Kingston, NY and was the daughter of the late Leroy Every and Phayetta VanDebogart.

Through the years, Katherine was involved in multiple singing groups starting with KHS Choir which led to her singing at Juilliard Music School as a HS senior, as a demonstrating vocalist under the direction of Leonard Stein. She could be heard singing through the years with KHS Alumni Choir, Ulster County Choral Society, Ulster Choral Society and the Church of the Comforter Choir along with other various church choirs at their request. In her younger years she would enjoy riding a horse around Kingston. Later in life, she was a member of the NY Trotters 5th Wheel group. She enjoyed traveling and seeing the country with the love of her life, Arthur, and then after his passing, Albert Capuano. Arthur and Katherine both having very strong ties with The Church of the Comforter, raised their children to be involved in the church in addition to serving, working, volunteering and singing for the benefit of the church.

She is survived by her children, Diana DuBois, Donna Hall, Robin Johnson, and Dean Souers. As well as 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Katherine is preceded in death by Arthur Souers her husband of 43 years and her son, Allan Souers. Her brothers, Clifford and Herbert Every.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401. There will be a memorial service on April 11, 2026 at 10:30am at The Reformed Church of the Comforter, 26 Wynkoop Place, Kingston, NY 12401. Burial at Hurley Cemetery will be private.

A tribute for Katherine may be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family. For those who wish, contributions in Katherine's memory may be made to The Church of The Comforter.

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