All Obituaries

Irvin Decker a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old. Irvin was born in Cherrytown, NY on October 21, 1940; he was the son of the late Daniel and Grace (Forman) Decker.  As a young man, Irvin served as a National Guardsman. He was a member of the Kerhonkson Fire Company for over 50 years and was a member of the Federated Church of Kerhonkson. Irvin was a hard worker his entire life having...

Edward Francis Fehring, Sr. a lifelong resident of the area, died on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his home. He was 81 years old. Edward was born in Weehawken, NJ on March 19, 1939; he was the son of the late Edward and Gertrude (Oddy-Semch) Fehring. As a young man, Edward worked at the Granit Hotel for many years. Later he was well known for opening Accord Antiques with his wife Susan. Edwards love for antiques made him passionate about recognizing not only the value but the history of any...

Thomas “Handyman” Gregory Sr. of Napanoch NY, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the age of 72. Thomas who was known as a handman to his CB club. He was a loving father, husband and son who would do anything for anyone.   Thomas had worked in construction for McDole Construction and more recently Aloha Acres in Clintondale. He was a former volunteer firefighter for Ellenville and Modena Fire Depts. Thomas enjoyed cooking and spending time talking on his CB...

  Doris Jean Miller of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on November 20, 2020. She was 81 years old. Doris was born on December 2, 1938 in Margaretville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Alvon and Claudine (Hait) Fuller.   Doris had worked as a spray painter for Ballards Industrial Painting. She was very active within her community and spent many hours volunteering as a Boy Scout Leader and Girl Scout Leader and with the Rochester Food Pantry where she was in charge of the food...

Bettie Joyce Allison of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on November 8, 2020 at Health Alliance Hospital. She was 86 years old. Bettie was born on December 28, 1933 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Stewart and Cecilia (Simpson) Dewitt.   Bettie had worked at Channel Master for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Wawarsing Chapter #253.   In addition to her parents, Bettie was predeceased by her brothers and...

Deborah Slutsky, 65, of Kerhonkson, NY passed away after a long illness on November 10, 2020. Deborah was born on August 26, 1955 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Alex and Ruth (Schartmann) Lypka.    On August 12, 1984 Deborah married the love of her life, Warran Slutsky.    At a young age Deborah had worked for Dr. James Cone at his veterinary clinic in Napanoch. She became a VetTech and over the years she would oversee the entire clinic at times in both...

Mary Patricia Faro of Ellenville, NY, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Mary was born on September 8, 1934 in Queens, NY; she was the daughter of the late John and Christina (Shanahan) Carpenter. Mary had worked for many years with New Horizon Resources & Always There Homecare Services.  After retirement, Mary volunteered at the Ellenville Hospital Gift Shop.  She enjoyed visits to the ocean, birds,...

Thomas C. ‘Fred’ Miller of Kerhonkson, New York, died on November 7, 2020 at his home. He was born December 20, 1961 in Hudson, NY to Joan Calhoun Miller and the late Thayer Miller.     Besides his mother, Thomas is survived by his brothers; Michael Miller (LuAnn) of Accord, Dennis Miller (Jane), and Daniel Miller and his sisters Patricia Atkins (Ernest) and Cathaleen Lightstone (Lance) all of Kerhonkson. He is also survived by many nieces and...

Sheik Rasheed Hassan of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was 28 years old. Rasheed was born on May 17, 1992 in Queens, NY; he was the son of Sheik Jaleel Hassan and Zaheeda Hassan.  In addition to his parents, Rasheed is survived by his son, Sheik Nahzir Hassan; his sister, Tifany Hassan; his partner, Chai-ann Wallace as well as many extended family members and friends.   Rasheed attended Ellenville High School and graduated from John...