OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Kerhonkson, New York
The obituaries in the Ulster Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Ulster's history and identity.
Frank Lewis
Aug 19, 2025
Frank E. Lewis, 87 of Kerhonkson, NY passed away peacefully at home on August 19, surrounded by his loved ones and under the compassionate care of Hudson Valley Hospice, after a courageous battle with dementia and lung cancer.
Frank was born on May 7, 1938 to Roy and Virginia Lewis in Elmira, NY. Frank moved to Ellenville, NY at the age...
Olga Zenecky
Aug 19, 2025
Olga Zenecky of Ellenville NY passed away Tuesday, August 19 peacefully at home with her family. She was 101 years old.
Olga was born February 5, 1924 in a small village near Lviv Ukraine. She fled Ukraine during the Stalin years and settled in Germany at the height of World War 2. On June 18 1944, Olga married Stephen Zenecky in...
Richard L. Connor ("Dick")
Aug 17, 2025
On Sunday afternoon, Richard (“Dick”) Louis Connor passed away at his home. He was surrounded by family, just as he spent most Sundays. Richard will be deeply missed by his devoted wife of 36 years, Beverly, and his two sons, Daniel and Ryan; as well as Daniel’s wife, Brooke, and his beloved grandchildren, Julia and Caroline, and Ryan’s wife, Allison,...
Julian Wynkoop, Jr.
Aug 6, 2025
Julian Wynkoop, Jr. passed away in Kingston, NY on August 6, 2025. He was 79 years old. Julian was born in Ellenville, NY on August 2, 1946 to Julian and Edith (Miller) Wynkoop. He attended Rondout Valley School, and lived his whole life in Kerhonkson. He worked for many years as an equipment operator at Barney Millen and Sons in...
Harold R. Pomeroy
Aug 5, 2025
Harold R. Pomeroy, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Born to the late Ransford and Virginia Pomeroy, Harold was a proud and devoted man who lived a life marked by service, dedication, and deep love for his family.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Lee Pomeroy, and his sister, Linda Nell Pomeroy. Harold was a devoted...
Robert J. Yeager
Jul 25, 2025
Robert Yeager passed away on July 25, 2025. He was born in Kingston on May 6, 1960 to Robert and Margaret (Miller) Yeager.
Visitation will be held at Humiston Funeral Home on Monday, August 4 from 4 - 7 PM.
A complete obituary will follow.
Michael James Bulson
Jul 14, 2025
Michael James Bulson, 18, of Ellenville passed away at Kingston Hospital on July 14, 2025.
Michael was born in Rhinebeck, NY on October 11, 2006 to Rosella Zink and Patrick Bulson. He worked as a cashier at WalMart in Napanoch, and also held a summer job at Family of Ellenville. Michael loved to hang out with his friends as well as...
John Beebe
Jul 8, 2025
John was a simple man who enjoy everything life had to offer, fishing, working hard, and being home with his loving wife of 37 years Dawn Beebe and their two daughters Brittany and Kaitlyn, but most of all his three grandsons Jayce, Elijah and Ethan who were his pride and joy, and loved very much. John was born on April...
Joan Pugliese
Jul 8, 2025
Joan Pugliese, 93, of Stone Ridge passed away July 8th at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY with her daughter by her side. Joan was born on September 19, 1931, in Ellenville, New York to parents Nellie McClay VanVliet and Alden VanVliet. A native and lifelong resident of the Catskill area, Joan graduated from Ellenville High School and married...
Jason Fisher
Jun 21, 2025
Jason Arthur Fisher of Lomontville passed away on Saturday, June 21. Born September 19, 1969, he was 55 years old.
From the time he was a boy, Jason was an avid lover of the outdoors, enjoying hunting and fishing with his grandfather and best buddy, as well as camping, boating and snowmobiling with his family and friends.Jason met the love of...
Michael Leszczynski
Jun 13, 2025
Michael Leszczynski, 50, of Accord passed away surrounded by his loving family at Vassar Hospital June 13, 2025, after complications due to cardiac arrest.
Michael attended Pecora Day Program in Kingston. In early childhood Michael attended the Marbletown School and then the Brookside School until the age of 21. Michael met Rosemary at Marbletown School at the age of 6. Soon...
James A. Hughes
Jun 10, 2025
James A. Hughes of Kerhonkson went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2025. He was 80 years old.
Jimmy, JC as he was affectionately known, was born in Teaneck, NJ and raised by his loving parents Robert G. Hughes Sr. and Mary D. Oddy- Hughes.
Jimmy served in the United States Army and was on a combat tour in...
Barbara Brush
Jun 8, 2025
Barbara Brush passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025 in New Paltz, NY. She was born in New York, NY on August 21, 1950 to James S. and Margaret M. (Martin) Brush.
A graveside service will take place at Fantinekill Cemetery on Wednesday, June 11 at 12 PM.
Rebecca Ann Elmendorf
May 28, 2025
Rebecca Ann Elmendorf (Brooks), 36, of Olivebridge, New York, passed away on May 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband, father, mother and best friend at the Medical University of South Carolina after a two-month battle with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH).
Born May 16, 1989, in Kingston, NY, to Robert and Laurie Brooks of Accord, NY Rebecca was a 2008 graduate...
James Quick
May 12, 2025
James J. Quick of Samsonville passed away on May 12, 2025. He was 91 years old.
He was born in Liebhardt on March 30, 1934 to Mary and Chester Quick, Sr.
Jimmy was employed for many years at Tonche Association at Pitcairn Mountain, until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, making maple syrup, woodworking and carpentry, and spending time with his family. He...
Nina Dudar
May 6, 2025
It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Nina Dudar (Dyshluk) of Kerhonkson, NY, on May 6, 2025. She passed away peacefully at the age of 90, with the love of her two sons, family and friends surrounding her.
Nina was born in Bershty, Belarus, to parents Stefania Szyshka and Ivan Dyshluk. She is survived by her two...
Betty Davenport
May 5, 2025
Betty Flint Davenport of High Falls, NY passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, with family present. Betty was born in Mt. Vernon, NY on September 19,1932 to Alice Ward Case Flint and Floyd W. Flint. The family moved to Kingston in 1946 where she graduated from Kingston High School in 1950 and St. Lawrence University in 1954. Betty married...
June Kelsey
Mar 27, 2025
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June Kelsey, a beloved member of the Kerhonkson Ellenville community before moving to St. Remy, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in the Hospice House in Hyde Park, NY after a long battle with cancer. Her last days were filled with love, compassion and kindness surrounded by family, friends and the...
Beatrice A. Brooks
Mar 25, 2025
Beatrice A. Brooks, a lifelong resident of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, just one day shy of her 90th birthday. Beatrice, fondly known as Bea, was born on March 26, 1935, in Kerhonkson; she was the daughter of Paul and Evelyn (Baker) Booth.
Throughout her life, Bea held various positions, showcasing her versatility and strong work ethic....
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