All Obituaries

Robert James Newman, “Jim”, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 2, 2020.  Jim was born in Wawarsing, NY and celebrated his 90th birthday in February.  He graduated from Ellenville High School, and served in the US Coast Guard from 1948-1952.  Jim was employed at IBM Kingston and retired after 35 years.  Jim was a volunteer firefighter and Life Member of the Olive Fire Department, and a member of the American Legion.  He is survived by his...

Larry Vincent Joy of Kerhonkson, NY died on March 28, 2020. He was 68. Larry was born on December 30, 1951 in Kingston, the son of the late Willard E. and Colleen (Flanigan) Joy. For 27 years Larry had been a Correctional Officer at Eastern Correctional Facility retiring in 2005. Larry loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them and his friends. He also was a member of the Elks Lodge in Napanoch, an avid hunter and fisherman and he loved restoring old cars, his 1962 Chevrolet Bel...

Stuart Russell Nelson a lifelong resident of Kerhonkson, NY died in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on March 22, 2020. He was 81. Stuart was born on August 16, 1938 in Kerhonkson, the son of the late Theodore and Helen (Lawrence) Nelson. Stuart graduated from Kerhonkson High School in 1956 and immediately joined the US Army National Guard until 1964. The following November 14 he married the love of his life, Anita Wustrau. Soon after they started raising their family...

Jerry Charchyshyn of Ellenville, NY, died on Monday, March 16, 2020. He was 96 years old. Jerry was born on September 3, 1923 in Hryniv, Ukraine and was the son of Peter and Kathryn (Rawlyk) Charchyshyn. Visiting hours will be held on Firday, March 20th from 5-7pm at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson.The Panakhyda will begin at 6:00pm that evening. The Divine Liturgy will be Saturday the 21st at 10am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will follow...

Augusta Mae Quick, 93, of Kerhonkson, NY died on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.  She was born on February 7, 1927 in Livingston Manor, NY, the daughter of William and Anna (Hitt) Simpson. Augusta was a loving, caring, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family meant everything to her and she was there for them in so many ways, always supportive and encouraging. She will be sorely missed by them, her friends and all who knew her. Augusta is survived by her son Gary Quick,...

Joseph John Czerkas of Kingston, NY died in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on March 7, 2020. He was 92. Joseph was born on August 27, 1927 in Moosic, PA, the son of John and Bridget (Sakorsky) Czerkas. Joseph was a veteran of the United States Navy serving his country during World War II. He had worked as a Blacktop Paving Contractor and also with a sanitation business. He retired as a Stationary Engineer from the Wallkill Correctional Facility. And was also a member of...

Eugene Joseph Schultz of Stone Ridge, NY passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He died in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Gene was 69 years old. He was born on December 1, 1950 in Long Island, NY; he was the son of Margaret (Walbroehl) and the late Lawrence Schultz. Gene grew up in Fishkill and immediately after graduating from Roy C. Ketcham High School in 1969 he enlisted into the United States Armed Forces. Gene proudly...

Harold “Hap” Lipton American Navy Veteran, Philanthropist 1926-2020   “And so I face the final curtain, My friend, I'll say it clear.. I'll state my case, of which I'm certain. I’ve lived life that’s full, I traveled each and every highway, And more, much more than this, I did it my way.”   Harold “Hap” Lipton, a resident of Kerhonkson for 66 years, took his final bow on March 6th at age 93. “Hap” began...

Gilbert T. Lennon Jr. “Butch” of Accord, NY died Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was 73. Butch was born in Newburgh, NY on January 22, 1947, son of the late Gilbert T. and Florence (Avery) Lennon. Butch was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was decorated by the military for his valor and heroism after having been responsible for saving many lives during a devastating fire aboard the USS Oriskany. Butch’s passion for painting could only be...

Roland ‘Buster’ Dunn, 84, of Kerhonkson, NY, peacefully passed away February 6th 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Buster was born June 21st 1935 in Hempstead Long Island, NY, to the late Howard and Dorothy Dunn. From early on, Buster was a motivated and accomplished man and friend to all who knew him. Buster belonged to Local 825 operating engineers, where he made many lifelong friends, building his reputation as an honorable and highly respected Machine Operator. In...