Stone Ridge – James H. Ostrander (Jimmy), 79, of Stone Ridge, died on Tuesday March 14, 2023, at his home. He was born in Kingston March 9, 1944, a son of the late Marion L. and Betty Basten Ostrander. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Stone Ridge. Jimmy was a sawyer having owned and operated his own sawmill for many years. A very talented individual he also farmed, was an auto mechanic, a classic car enthusiast and a avid outdoorsman. He was a member of the Stone Ridge Fire Department.
He is survived by 2 sons, Shane Ostrander (Maria D.) of Palenville, Casey Ostrander of Esopus, and a brother, Garry Ostrander of Stone Ridge. Also survived by his former wife, Denise Kraemer of Palenville, a nephew Garry Ostrander Jr. and a niece Richele Ostrander Liberto.
Visitation for family and friends will be 12 PM to 2 PM on Sunday March 19 at the George J. Moylan Funeral Home Inc., 2053 Route 32, Rosendale. At 2 PM following visitation Rev. Arlene Dawber will officiate his funeral service. Cremation will be held privately. His family suggest memorial donations to the Stone Ridge Fire Department, 525 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, NY 12484.
