All Obituaries

Paul Augustine Donlon, Jr., 100, died peacefully on March 11, 2026. Paul was born and raised in Saugerties, NY, the eldest son of Paul A. Donlon, Sr. and Marion Donlon. Paul is predeceased by four sisters, Mary Bernadette Donlon, Adrienne Donlon, Marion Donlon and Barbara (Donlon) Huff and five brothers, Michael E. Donlon, Sr., Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon, Jack Donlon, Gerard Donlon and Joseph Donlon. Paul is survived by his sister-in-law Norma Donlon and many nieces and nephews. Paul ...

DOVER - Harry W. Wager Sr., 86, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on March 11, 2026 in Dover, Delaware, after a long period of health issues. He was born on June 18, 1939, in Catskill to Harry C. Wager and Eleanor Wager of Catskill. He trusted Jesus as his personal Savior and spent a lifetime learning and following the precepts of God’s Word. Harry worked at Agway in Catskill for 35 years, then went to work for the Village of Catskill until his retirement. Throughout his life ...

Stanislav Radulov, 75, of Mcstine Lane died Tuesday, March 10, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home. Born June 22, 1950 in Bela Crkva, he was the son of the late Toma and Olga Radulov.   An area resident since 2006, he previously resided in Queens, NY.  In his youth he was an excellent soccer player, in later years he loved to hunt and fish. Survivors include his wife, Florika; two sons, Tomislav “Tom” Radulov and his wife Theresa Cafaldo of East Durham, ...

James “Jim” D. Cleaver, 95, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Jim was a beloved husband of seventy years to his wife Jane; a caring father to Linda (Tom) Roessner of Saugerties and Diane (Abe) Newman of FL; a grandfather to John (Nicole) Roessner, Jennifer (Zac) Torok, Lindsey Newman and Ashley Newman; and a great-grandfather to Payton Roessner and Cameron Newman. Born in 1930 in Paterson, NJ to the late Dave and Anita Cleaver, Jim ...

SAUGERTIES - Lillian N. Salsman, 69, of Main St., died Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Health Alliance Hospital.  Born February 17, 1957  she was the daughter of Ruth Meiswinkle Myers and the late Richard Squires. A area resident for many years she previously resided in Central New York.   She was a member of the Saugerties Bowlers Club Friday Nite Mixed League and the Saugerties Athletic Association Co-ed Volleyball League. Besides her mother of Farmington, survivors ...

CATSKILL - Joan F. Maier, 92, of Tao Rd. and formerly of Louis Ave., in Saugerties died Saturday, March 7, 2026 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.  Born September 21, 1933 in Queens she was the daughter of the late Charles and Caroline Sanger Blass. For several years she was a Court Aide and the Ulster County Courthouse.  Active in the community she volunteered in her later years at the Kingston Hospital and Well Thrift Store in Saugerties.  She was an active member of ...

Robert “Bob” Blacker, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 6, 2026.  “He had fun.” (“That should be the first line of my obituary”) ~Robert Blacker  Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Bob was the son of the late James Blacker, Jr. and Hazel May Blacker. He is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Tonya Grossi (Son in law Michael Grossi), of Sarasota, Florida and Tara Schatzel (Son in law Michael Schatzel Sr.) of ...

Al T. Pranis, 80, died Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY. Born February 1, 1946, in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Alexander and Evelyn Pranis. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served during the Vietnam War. He worked as an industrial electrician at Huck Manufacturing in Kingston, NY. Al was an active member of Morning Star Christian Fellowship in Kingston since 1978. He attended meetings, reached out to others, and provided resources. He had an ...

Patricia Ann Looby, 71, of Malden Tpk., died on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was born in Schenectady, the only child of the late Norman and Patricia (Elliott) Whitaker. She is survived by her husband, Daniel; and her children, Joshua, Bree, and Lauren. She was predeceased by her aunt, Francis Elliott. A graduate of St. Rose, she continued her education, earning a Master’s degree from the University at Albany. Patti loved art and going ...

Wendy Jane Backus, 74, of Saugerties, New York, passed away on March 4, 2026, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, New York, following a sudden heart attack. Born on August 31, 1951, in Kingston, New York, she was the daughter of the late Albert Perks and Jane Perks. A lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley, Wendy lived a life defined by education, adventure, and an enduring love for her family. A dedicated and passionate educator, Wendy was a graduate of the State University of New ...