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.
Donald Markle
Oct 6, 2025
Donald Charles Markle of Hurley, NY passed away on October 6 in Kingston, NY. He was 84 years old.
Donald was an IBM employee for many years, and an active lover of local history. He was a jokester loved by many in the community. He is predeceased by his wife, Joan; sister, Betty; and grandson, Kyle.
Graveside services will be held on...
Elizabeth A. Ober
Sep 27, 2025
Elizabeth A Ober, US Navy veteran, and long-time resident ofSummitville, N.Y. passed away on September 27, 2025. Elizabeth, 66, wasraised in Hicksville, NY, and settled in the Catskill mountains afterher long career as a Navy officer. After her service in the Navy, Bethenjoyed a career as a teacher and counselor.She had a big heart and love for animals. Her lifelong...
Richard Jacskon
Sep 27, 2025
Richard Jackson was born on July 2, 1954, the son of the late John and Bertha Jackson of Kerhonkson. He was 71.
Richard loved dancing and music. His favorite songs were "YMCA", "Bad Boys", and "John Brown." He also loved Cowboys and Indians as well as his stuffed animals.
He is survived by sisters, Dorothy Rider of Kerhonkson, Jackie Countryman of Arizona...
Denise R. Rothberg
Sep 24, 2025
Denise Rothberg, 65, of Kerhonkson passed away on September 24, 2025.
A complete obituary will follow.
Verna M. Barringer
Sep 20, 2025
Verna Mae Barringer, of Krumville, NY passed away September 20th at the Tenbroeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Lake Katrine, NY, with family by her side. She was 103 years old. Born in Krumville on March 6, 1922, to parents Flossie Trowbridge and George Wager, she was a lifelong resident of the area and long-time employee of Imperial Schrade...
James T. Slaven
Sep 9, 2025
James Thomas Slaven, 76, of Accord, NY passed away unexpectedly at home on September 9, 2025.
Born on April 9, 1949 in Staten Island, NY, James was the son of the late Edward and Margaret Slaven. He moved to Kerhonkson in 1985 with his wife and children. He served in the United States Army with the 9th Infantry Division in armed...
Joan Elizabeth McLoughlin
Sep 8, 2025
It is with deep love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Joan Elizabeth McLoughlin—a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, and friend—who went home peacefully to be with her Lord on September 8, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born on July 27, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, to James Andrew and Elsie May Boroski, Joan took great pride in...
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.
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.
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