Robert Alfred Hammerle
, New York
Family and friends are invited to attend viewing services on Monday 4626 from 3PM7PM at Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home in Kingston NY. of Ulster Park New York passed peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on December 17th 1965 in Bronx New York Rob lived a life marked by strength kindness and deep devotion to those he loved. Rob loved all with the entirety of his heart. Rob worked as a mechanic for more than forty years carrying himself with both humility and pride in every job he took on. He was known for his strong work ethic honest craftsmanship and quiet dedication to helping others. In 2000 he fulfilled a longtime dream by opening A H Automotive where he continued to serve his community with skill integrity and heart. When away from…
Stacy Schoonmaker
, New York
of Hurley passed away peacefully Wednesday April 1 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 7 1963 in Kingston daughter of the late John E. Melville Sr. and Grace M. Taylor Melville. A graduate of the Kingston High School Class of 1981 then she attained her Associates Degree in Business Administration from Ulster County Community College. She continued her studies at Mount Saint Mary College graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Science and Business Administration. Stacy worked for over thirty years as the manager of human resources for Charles River Laboratories in Stone Ridge. She was also was employed as a customer service representative for Optum Health in Lake Katrine for five years. Stacy lived her life the way she wanted. To her family she was strong loving and full of life. To her friends she was a confidant and a source of endless encouragement…
Marianne DowgirdBreithaupt
, New York
A funeral procession will form Wednesday 9 AM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM at St. Josephs Church. of Spring Lake died Tuesday March 31 2026 at home after a long illness. She was born July 7 1952 in Kingston a daughter of the late Paul and HelenYaschuk Dowgird. Marianne worked in human resources for Ulster County for many years. She was also employed by Ulster Greene ARC for seven years Deveraux for eighteen years and as a second job she was employed at Stewarts where she was wellknown at both the Boulevard and Lucas Avenue locations. A former president of the Toastmasters Public Speaking Club she was also active in theater with the Coach House Players in Kingston once even dancing down Broadway. Surviving is her brother Gregory Dowgird and his wife Ren of Albany a niece Paula Dowgird and nephew…
Kristin Donovan
, New York
Alligerville Kristin Kris Donovan Countryman 72 of Alligerville died on Sunday March 29 2026 at HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston. She was born in Kingston NY February 26 1954 Kris spent most of her life in Allergerville along the Rondout Creek. A devoted mother and educator she touched many lives. Her love of children shaped every phase of her lifefrom caring for children on Mohonk Mountain while their parents worked to dedicating over 15 years as a teaching assistant in the Rondout Valley School District. Guided by a calling to help children with special needs she offered hope understanding and support to families in the community. Survived by her loving husband of 44 years Terry Donovan and devoted parent to Bryan Donovan Maili Donovan Caitlin Maloney Ryan Maloney and Brittney Donovan Drew Reinhardt. She is also survived by five cherished grandchildren Alison Cora Wyatt Aurora and Alanna. Kris was preceded in…
Joseph G. Doherty
, New York
He was born in Boston Massachusetts on January 9 1940 lived a life defined by devotion to his faith to his beloved Jeanne to his family and to every community he touched. When he moved to Kingston in 1977 he quickly became a steady compassionate community presence whose influence would ripple outward for decades. Joes spiritual journey reached its most profound moment on June 1 1996 when he was ordained a deacon at St. Patricks Cathedral by Cardinal John OConnor. He served for nearly 30 years with distinction touching countless lives. His ministry was not a role but a calling one he embraced with humility strength and a heart open to all. His service as a Chaplain for the New York State Department of Corrections began in 1997 and became one of the great missions of his life. Joe ministered at Ulster County Shawangunk and Eastern New York Correctional Facilities…
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