All Obituaries

Robert John Stephens Sr., “Doc”, age 89 of Kerhonkson, NY passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at home. He was born on January 5, 1930 in Middletown, NY to the late Paul A. and Lela Agnes (Wilbur) Stephens. Robert served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1953. He was a past member of the William Deakin-Walden American Legion Post #158 and the Drum Major of the drum and bugle corps. Robert was a past member of...

Melinda Jean Hart, 48, of Deltaville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, Godmother, friend, and mentor. She was the rock of the family, and there was no one more loving and kind than Melinda. She had a boisterous laugh and a contagious smile. She leaves behind numerous communities who loved and adored her. Her smile and warm heart will always continue to shine through everyone she touched. She was preceded...

Eileen Condren of New Windsor, NY, died on Monday, January 6, 2020. She was 70 years old. Eileen was born on May 9, 1949 in New York the daughter of Charles Condren. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, January 9th from 10-11am at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will be in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson.

Barry Wayne Simmons, age 68 of Kerhonkson, NY passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. He was born on April 11, 1951 in Ellenville, NY to his parents Floyd and Edna (Robinson) Simmons. For many years Barry worked maintenance at Apple Greens Golf Course in Highland. Barry is survived by his siblings; Wayne Simmons, Leroy Simmons and Carol Phillips. Besides his parents Barry was predeceased by his brothers; Edgar Robinson, Robert Robinson and Paul...

Stanley C. Hudson, age 83, and resident of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on December 23rd 2019. He was born in South Boston, Virginia on July 13th, 1936. He graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology. Stanley was a veteran of the Korean War, receiving multiple awards, and spent most of his life in service of others. He volunteered for several years at the Kerhonkson First Aid Squad, and was a supporter of the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes. He joined his wife, Carolyn, as a...

Wayne Raymond Kershaw, Jr. of High Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was 49 years old. Wayne was born on July 20, 1970 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of Wayne Kershaw Sr. and Sharon (Quick) Kinch. Wayne was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he especially loved rebuilding his cars. He is survived by his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. His children; Wayne, Brittanie, Kylie and Dakota. His grandchildren; Collin, Ali and Wyatt. Also many cousins and...

Glenn Winston VanKleeck, 59, of Kerhonkson passed away on December 23, 2019. He was born August 6, 1960 in Kingston the son of Winston S. and Evelyn (Schotter) VanKleeck. Glenn was the loving husband of Susan (Sheeley) VanKleeck. Glenn worked as law enforcement with the Ulster County Sheriffs Office for 34 years and recently retired as Sergeant. He served on the Dive Team and the Marine Patrol, and was a D.A.R.E. Instructor for 10 years. Glenn was a member of the Samsonville Methodist...

Carol W. Markle of Stone Ridge, NY, died Sunday, November 3, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. She was 84 years old. She was born on April 7, 1935 in Little Falls, NY, the daughter of the late S. Foster and Romola (Gallant) Walker. Carol graduated from Glenfield High School and furthered her education at SUNY Canton. On June 23, 1954 Carol had married Clifford F. Markle at the Federated Church of Kerhonkson. Together they lived in Stone Ridge raising their family. Carol was the...

Leona Mae Barringer of Napanoch, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 83 years old. Leona was born on September 3, 1936 in Napanoch, NY; she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Edith (Rose) Decker   Leona had retired from Imperial Schrade and had worked as an Avon representative for over 30 years. Most recently she worked as a cashier at Walmart in Napanoch. A few favorite pastimes for Leona were hunting, shopping,...

Muriel Jicha Menard, 81, of Leibhardt, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7th, 2019, surrounded by her family. Muriel was born on July 5th, 1938, in Goshen, N.Y., to the late Catherine and Otto Jicha. She graduated from Monroe Woodbury High School and Bellevue School of Nursing. Muriel enjoyed gardening, caning, watching Jeopardy, “collecting,” yard sailing, and scratch offs. Muriel was an extremely hard working, caring individual who put everything aside for her...