Kathie Lee Nelson KINGSTON- Kathie Lee Nelson, 67, died at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie after a brief illness on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Born Oct. 9, 1951 in Niagara Falls, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Jackson Munsell and Gloria (Roslund) Kobler and step daughter of David Kobler. She graduated from LaSalle Sr. High School Class of 1969 and SUNY Buffalo receiving a degree in psychology. A Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Certified Spinal Cord injury Specialist. Kathie was employed as a social worker and LPN for The Lutheran Home in Pleasant Valley, N.Y. Kathie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and traveling especially to the ocean. In her spare time she enjoyed crafting, photography, and computers. Kathie is survived by her husband Richard J. Nelson; her children, Colleen Charbonneau and her husband Kevin, Scott Robertson and his wife Kathy, Erin Robertson-Cantara and her husband Scott; step-children: Paula Auringer, and Michael and Mark Nelson; grandchildren, Katie Lee Farrell, Brandon Charbonneau, Kylie, Kade, and Kole Robertson; step-grandchildren, Elijah Auringer, Alexis Nelson, Arielle Auringer, Caleb Auringer, Gabriel Auringer, Chloe Auringer, Madeline Nelson, Claire Nelson, and Owen Nelson; an dher siblings, Cynthia Hutchinson and her husband Bill, Keith Kobler, and Dale Kobler and his wife Debbie. Her King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Clancy, as well as many nieces and nephews, also survive. 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 Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday 11 a.m. Burial to follow in Wiltwyck Rural Cemetery.
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Rich,
I am so sorry for your loss .
Wendy and Jim Accetta
September 15, 2019
Wendy Accetta
September 15, 2019
Rich,
So sorry to hear of your loss...
Rick Schomer
September 12, 2019
You brought such happiness to Rich and to all our family. I will miss your smile and caring ways. Go gently back into the arms of your mother and father. Seems we had you for such a short time. Rest in peace, sweet sister, until we meet again.
Pat Brandt
September 10, 2019
Until we meet again my dear friend.. I have lots of great memories at work and most of all cake classes! I enjoyed our last time together reminiscing.. It will always be special to me..My condolence Rich & family (Clancy too) may god give you all strength and peace during this difficult time.
Dawn Levandoski
September 9, 2019
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