Obituaries

Dec 31, 2020

Sigurd Bobeck Gatland, a longtime resident of High Falls, NY passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was 81 years old. Sigurd was born on May 11, 1939 in Jamaica, NY; he was the son of the late Anastasia (Bobeck) and Sigurd Martin Gatland.

 

Sigurd served his country in the United States...

Dec 25, 2020

Charles Virgil Kelsey, Jr., ‘Charlie’, 90, of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2020.  He was born on March 27, 1930, in Esopus, and raised in Samsonville.  He was the son of the late Charles and Ester (Shurter) Kelsey.  He married Susie Churchwell of Kerhonkson.

Charlie worked in construction running heavy equipment and...

Dec 24, 2020

William A. Morse, “Bill” of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was 83 years old. Bill was born on October 5, 1937 in Middletown, NY; he was the son of the late Richard and Gladys (Henderson) Morse.

 

Bill served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably...

Dec 19, 2020

Harvey Laurence Every, 88, passed away on December 19, 2020. Son of Francis and Delta Nichols Every. A lifetime resident of West Shokan, NY. Graduated from Kingston High School and the Moran – Spencerian School of Business in Kingston, NY. He worked as a dispatcher for Ulster County Bureau of Fire for 28 years, Dispatcher 56-10. He was an active...

Dec 16, 2020

Charlotte Eleanor Perro of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. She was 77 years old. Charlotte was born on April 23, 1943 in Buffalo, NY; she was the daughter of the late Charles Mortimer Lain Clark II and Ruth Claire (Overton) Clark.

At 77 years old, Charlotte could run circles around a 20-year-old with how productive and...

Dec 13, 2020

Janice Mae Bush of Accord, NY and a lifelong resident of the area passed away in the comfort of her home on December 13, 2020. She was 80 years old. Janice was born on October 4, 1940 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Friend and Viola (Miller) Smith.

 

Janice had worked for various companies throughout...

Dec 9, 2020

Eleanor D. Subeh of Ellenville, NY, left this world peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. She was 88 years old. Eleanor was born on September 16, 1932 and raised in Jersey City, NJ; she was the daughter of the late Louis and Augusta (Ott) Noble and she was the youngest of 3 children.

Eleanor graduated from Dickinson High School. She...

Nov 29, 2020

Gisela Volz of Kerhonkson, NY passed away at her home on November 29, 2020. She was 86 years old. Gisela was born on September 8, 1934 in Dresden, Germany; she was the daughter of the late Martine and Anneliese (Hoppner) Uhlig.

 

Gisela had worked as a teacher while living in Germany. In 1957 she emigrated to the United States and...

Nov 27, 2020

Edward Francis Fehring, Sr. a lifelong resident of the area, died on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his home. He was 81 years old. Edward was born in Weehawken, NJ on March 19, 1939; he was the son of the late Edward and Gertrude (Oddy-Semch) Fehring.

As a young man, Edward worked at the Granit Hotel for many years. Later...

Nov 26, 2020

Nov 23, 2020

Irvin Decker a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old. Irvin was born in Cherrytown, NY on October 21, 1940; he was the son of the late Daniel and Grace (Forman) Decker. 

As a young man, Irvin served as a National Guardsman....

Nov 20, 2020

 

Doris Jean Miller of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on November 20, 2020. She was 81 years old. Doris was born on December 2, 1938 in Margaretville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Alvon and Claudine (Hait) Fuller.

 

Doris had worked as a spray painter for Ballards Industrial Painting. She was very active within her community and...

Nov 19, 2020

Nov 10, 2020

Mary Patricia Faro of Ellenville, NY, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Mary was born on September 8, 1934 in Queens, NY; she was the daughter of the late John and Christina (Shanahan) Carpenter.

Mary had worked for many years with New Horizon Resources & Always There Homecare Services.  After...

Nov 10, 2020

Deborah Slutsky, 65, of Kerhonkson, NY passed away after a long illness on November 10, 2020. Deborah was born on August 26, 1955 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Alex and Ruth (Schartmann) Lypka. 

 

On August 12, 1984 Deborah married the love of her life, Warran Slutsky. 

 

At a young age Deborah had worked for...

Nov 8, 2020

Bettie Joyce Allison of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on November 8, 2020 at Health Alliance Hospital. She was 86 years old. Bettie was born on December 28, 1933 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Stewart and Cecilia (Simpson) Dewitt.

 

Bettie had worked at Channel Master for many years until her retirement. She was a member...

Nov 7, 2020

Thomas C. ‘Fred’ Miller of Kerhonkson, New York, died on November 7, 2020 at his home. He was born December 20, 1961 in Hudson, NY to Joan Calhoun Miller and the late Thayer Miller.  

 

Besides his mother, Thomas is survived by his brothers; Michael Miller (LuAnn) of Accord, Dennis Miller (Jane), and Daniel Miller and his sisters Patricia...

Oct 31, 2020

Sheik Rasheed Hassan of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was 28 years old. Rasheed was born on May 17, 1992 in Queens, NY; he was the son of Sheik Jaleel Hassan and Zaheeda Hassan. 

In addition to his parents, Rasheed is survived by his son, Sheik Nahzir Hassan; his sister, Tifany Hassan; his partner,...

Oct 11, 2020

Ryan Matthew Pommerencke of Napanoch, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 11, 2020. He was 32 years old. Ryan was born on May 17, 1988 in Englewood, NJ; he was the son of Kenneth and Cynthia (Bowen) Pommerencke.

 

Ryan, fondly known to his friends as “Rencke” and “Gentle Giant” graduated from Rondout Valley High School – Class of...

Oct 11, 2020