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Ethel Geuss Obituary

Ethel M. Geuss KINGSTON- Ethel M. Geuss, 90 of West Chestnut Street died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 at Ferncliff Rehabilitation Center in Rhinebeck. Born Dec. 19, 1923 in The Town of Crawford, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Ada (Crawford) Youngblood. Ethel grew up in Pine Bush and graduated from Pine Bush High School. She went on to The Kingston Hospital School of Nursing where she graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1945 and worked as a labor and delivery nurse at the hospital for many years. Ethel then served as Director of Health Services for Ulster County Community College retiring in 1985. She was an parishioner at Saint Peter’s Church in Kingston for 70 years. She enjoyed activities and spending time with her family and friends. Surviving are her children, Lawrence F. Geuss, Md.. and his wife Pamela Lenehan of Needham, Mass., Marianne Geuss of Ridgewood, N.J. and Mark Y. Geuss and his wife Kristen of Wrentham Mass.; her sister, Shirley Gunderman and her husband Sam of Beverly Hills, Fla.; her brother, Alfred Youngblood, Jr. and his wife Phyllis of Pine Bush, N.Y.; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Geuss and her husband Adam Farouk, Caroline Farris and her husband Paul, Amanda Geuss, Clayton Geuss, Paul Lenehan, Sarah Coyne, and her husband Keith. Her great-grandchildren, Abigail Farris, John Paul “Jack” Farris, Samantha, Kaitlyn and Connor Coyne. Her husband Lawrence Geuss; sister, Harriett Bergen; brother Clifford Youngblood and sister in law Evelyn Youngblood all died previously. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc., 27 Smith Avenue, Kingston. www.jvleahyfh.com Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral procession will form Thursday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. at Saint Peter’s Church, Kingston. Burial in Saint Peter’s Cemetery, Kingston. Expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers may be made in the form of contributions to Saint Peter’s Church, 93 Wurts Street Kingston, N.Y. 12401.

Published by the Daily Freeman from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2014.
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ok, how do I voice this without sounding corny....when I first met your parents I was instantly in love. They were a few of the most amazing people I have ever met! Truly genuine, loving, sincere, funny and intelligent...I can honestly say that they are such valued people in my life...and now, as we are probably all guilty of, in reflection, wish I had spent more time visiting and calling. Your Mom was so very special, and know how very proud and in love she was with all of you...her children, grandkids and great-grandkids. I will, and am, missing her tremendously....

Nanette Youngblood

September 30, 2014

Larry, Marianne and Mark. What wonderful memories Larry and I have of both your parents. They were wonderful neighbors and became dear friends. I know how much they loved you all and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Tina Godinez

September 30, 2014

Larry, Marianne, Mark...With you I feel such a loss of a good friend and neighbor. For over 51 years we laughed and shared aches and pains and all the news of our children and grandchildren. She loved you all so very much. She is very much missed.

Joan Esposito

September 30, 2014

Larry, Marianne and Mark; I have so many fond memories of your Mom when we were all young growing up. The Sunday trips to Kingston and the Holiday family gatherings at Grandma Youngbloods were always awesome! Your Mom enjoyed a long wonderful life with a fun and loving husband, plus raised three super kids. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed.

Kip

Kip Youngblood

September 30, 2014

To my special friend Ethel, "There's a miracle called friendship, it dwells within the heart, and you don't know how it happens or when it gets its start, but the happiness it brings you, always gives you a lift and you realize that friendship is God's most precious gift".
Ethel you were a precious gift to me and a very special person to many. I will truly miss your smile, your laughter and all of the special times we had together. My thoughts and prayers to all of you in the family, whom she loved so very much. Rest in peace Ethel.

Peggy King

September 29, 2014

I will always remember Aunt Ethel for her advice to me about saving $1 a day. And the family picnics in she and Uncle Larry's backyard.

Ethel will be missed greatly.

Belinda and john Geuss

September 29, 2014

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