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.
Bruce Lee, Sr.
Oct 28, 2026
Bruce Lee, Sr. passed away on October 28, 2026. He was 64 years old.
A complete obituary will follow.
Deborah Ann Contarino
Oct 24, 2026
Deborah Contarino of Kerhonkson passed away in Kingston on October 24, 2026. She was 61 years old.
Services will remain private at this time.
The staff of Humiston Funeral Home wish to extend our deepest condolences to all of Deborah's family and friends during this time of loss and grief.
Jamie Martin
Oct 13, 2026
Jamie Martin of Olivebridge passed away in Bronx, NY on October 13, 2026. She was 43 years old.
A complete obituary will follow.
Shawn Richard Markle
Oct 5, 2026
Shawn Markle
June 29, 1994 – October 5, 2026
Shawn Markle, of Kerhonkson, New York, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Born on June 29, 1994, in Kingston, New York, Shawn was the beloved son of Kevin and Ann Markle. He was a devoted husband, loving son and brother, proud uncle, and a cherished friend to many.
Shawn is survived by his loving...
Daniel Shabanowitz
Sep 23, 2026
Daniel “Dan The Man” Brian Shabanowitz of Kerhonkson, NY was 67 years old when he passed away September 23, 2026. He was born to Stephen and June Shabanowitz on September 18, 1959. Dan was born and raised in Kerhonkson, NY. He graduated from Rondout Valley High School and SUNY Ulster.
He married Jackie Marie Winder on April 16, 2000. Dan was...
Valentine Panaccione
Sep 12, 2026
Valentine "Val" Panaccione passed away on September 12, 2026, at age 99 years and 7 months.
Val was born in Jersey City, NJ, on February 14, 1927, to Luigi and Lauretta Panaccione. When Val was a boy, his family, including his older brother Daniel and his younger sisters Frances and Anna, relocated to Kerhonkson, N.Y., where their father, Luigi, worked on...
Carolyn Hudson
Sep 12, 2026
Carolyn A. Hudson, 90, of Kerhonkson, New York, passed, peacefully on September 12, 2026.
Born on July 20, 1936, in Kerhonkson, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Charles S. Freer and Rennie (Greene) Freer. Carolyn was raised on a dairy farm in Kerhonkson and carried her love of country living with her throughout her life. Her home was rarely without...
Louise Bernard
Aug 31, 2026
Louise Bernard, aged 99, passed away on August 31, 2026 at the home of her daughter, Jacqueline. Louise passed peacefully, with her daughter; her son, Marcel and his partner, Janice; and our best friend, Jack by her side.
Mom was born and raised in Brittany, France where she survived the World War II Nazi occupation. She married our father, Louis, after...
Kimberly D. Miller-Persell
Aug 28, 2026
Kimberly (Kim) Miller-Persell who was born on May 26th, 1960, passed on August 28th, 2026, at the age of 66.
Kim was a graduate from many educational institutions including Rondout Valley High School and SUNY New Paltz. She began her social work career working with young mothers then served as the Health and Safety Family Worker at Ellenville HeadStart for 20...
Mary M. Rehwaldt
Aug 28, 2026
Mary M. Rehwaldt of Apple Valley, MN and Kerhonkson, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family. She was 94 years old.
A complete obituary will follow.
Andre Hamon
Aug 22, 2026
Andre Hamon Sr, 73, Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on August 22, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side. Born March 13, 1953 in Manhattan to Hubert and Camille Hamon. He grew up in Queens and later moved to Washingtonville, where he graduated from Washingtonville HS in 1971. When he was a child, he learned to play the...
Thelma J. Finkbeiner
Aug 16, 2026
Thelma J Finkbeiner of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2026, with her family by her side. Thelma was born October 11, 1939, in Brooklyn, NY. She was the daughter of Thorleif and Alice Olsen.
She had many wonderful childhood memories of growing up in Brooklyn, living there until she met the love of her life, Guy,...
Elmer VanAnden, Jr.
Aug 13, 2026
Elmer S. VanAnden Jr., 59, of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away August 13, 2026.
Elmer is survived by his beloved wife, Robin; his two sons, James and Robert; his granddaughter, Melody; his mother, Teresa; his sisters, Michelle and TerriLynn; and his brother, Michael.
In lieu of a traditional funeral service, the family will gather privately to remember and celebrate his life.
Neil McCauley
Aug 11, 2026
Neil McCauley, 87, a lifelong resident of Kerhonkson, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2026, with his wife Sandra by his side. After a long journey with dementia and a difficult period of declining health that included an extended hospitalization, Neil was able to return home and spend his final days surrounded by family.
Born on March 28, 1939,...
Elaine Irwin
Jul 26, 2026
Elaine R. Irwin, age 72, of Accord, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully at The Grand in Poughkeepsie, on July 26, 2026. Born on October 19, 1953, in Ellenville, New York, Elaine was the beloved daughter of Roy and Kathryn Miller. Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family...
Dennis Joseph McLoughlin
Jul 22, 2026
Dennis Joseph McLoughlin
December 16, 1950 — June 22, 2026
Stone Ridge, New York
It is with deep love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Dennis Joseph McLoughlin, who went home peacefully to be with his Lord on June 22, 2026, at the age of 75.
Born on December 16, 1950, in the Bronx, New York, Dennis was the son of Kevin...
Lisa Tears
Jul 22, 2026
Lisa M. Tears of Napanoch passed away on July 22 in Mt. Pleasant, NY. She was 66 years old.
Lisa was born in Kingston on August 10, 1959 to Kenneth and Mary (Buytkins) Cook. She married the love of her life, Michael Tears, on April17, 1985. Lisa was employed by the New York State Department of Corrections and worked for many...
Ernest J. Smith, Sr.
Jul 18, 2026
Ernest J. Smith, Sr. passed away on July 18, 2026.
Ernest is survived by his children and spouses, Ernest J. Smith Jr. (Chrissy), Mark A. Smith, Joseph M. Smith (April), Wanda L. Blank (Donald), Maryella M. Burdick; step children, Mary Bickham, Christal Conklin (James), his sisters and brother, William Smith, Vivian Mahoney, Jane Smith; and many nephews and nieces.
He was a...
Paulette Marks
Jul 18, 2026
Paulette Marks, of Wawarsing, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2026. She was 79 years old.
Born November 16, 1946 in the Bronx, New York, Paulette was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Betty Catino.
On December 18, 1965, Paulette married the love of her life, Guy Marks. Together they built a beautiful life...
Barbara Moynihan
Jul 11, 2026
Barbara Ball Moynihan, a woman whose love shaped generations and whose spirit was unmistakably her own, passed away on July 11, 2026. She was 78 years old. Her life was defined by devotion to family and fierce loyalty to the people she loved.
Barbara is survived by her children, Dawn and Todd Van Kleeck, and Dave Moynihan, who carry forward her...
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