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.
Olga Milan
May 14, 2021
On Friday, May 14th, 2021, Olga Milan passed away. A neighbor and friend of Kerhonkson since 1974.
An immigrant from Ukraine, Olga and her late husband Walter came to the United States in 1947 with their eldest son, Gerald. Olga and Walter settled in New York City where they welcomed their second son, Bob. They were proud owners of several...
Zen Sawchuk
May 4, 2021
Zen Sawchuk of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was 95 years old.
Zen was born on September 17, 1925 in Tseniv, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine; he was the son of Petro and Karolyna (Budzienowska) Sawczuk. He was educated at the “Gymnaziya” in Berezhany, Ukraine, and served Ukraine’s...
Lisa Parisio
Apr 30, 2021
Lisa Parisio, 46, of Rye, NY passed away on April 30, 2021. Lisa was born on July 16, 1974 in Newark, NJ, the daughter of John and Linda (Teetz) Parisio.
Lisa had graduated from Rondout Valley Central High School. She owned and operated Walk Me Lola, her dog walking business in Rye, NY. Lisa will be remembered for her love of animals, her...
Louis J. Bieronski
Apr 25, 2021
Louis J. Bieronski, 73, of Accord, NY passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at home. He was born on April 27, 1947 in the Suffern, NY. He was the son of the late Louis and Anne (Ianmosewich) Bieronski.
Louis met the love of his life, Pamela Murphy, and they married on August 17, 1968 and settled in Accord for the...
Nina Marlene Tokle
Apr 22, 2021
Nina M. (Shepardson) Tokle of Stone Ridge, NY passed away with her husband by her side on Thursday, April 22, 2021. She was 85 years old. Nina was born on June 28, 1935 in Exeter, Maine; she was the daughter of the late Eliab and Marguerite (Pushor) Shepardson.
Nina was married in 1958 to the love of her life, Kenneth A. Tokle. She loved her growing family...
Penelope Belknap Kunz
Apr 21, 2021
Penelope Belknap Kunz, “Penny”, of High Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. She was 75 years old. Penny was born on November 9, 1945 in New York City; she was the daughter of Charles Belknap II and Rosalie Allston Flagg Belknap.
On May 16, 1976 in Alligerville, Penny married the love of her life Peter Kunz. Penny and Peter lived in...
Kateryna Borys
Apr 20, 2021
Kateryna Borys of Ellenville, NY, died on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was 90 years old.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, April 22nd from 5-7pm at Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday at 10am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will be in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, South Bound Brook, NJ.
John Calvin Churchwell
Apr 10, 2021
John Calvin Churchwell of Kerhonkson, NY died Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was 57. John was born on September 23, 1963 in Seoul, Korea the son of the late Gordon and CiCi (Park) Churchwell.
John graduated from Rondout Valley High School in 1985. He worked at Gateway Industry for approximately 10 years. John also attended UCCC for some classes. He...
Raymond Rosenburg
Apr 5, 2021
Raymond A. Rosenburg, of Stone Ridge, NY, unexpectedly passed away from a stroke on April 5, 2021. He is survived by wife Christine (Marquardt) Rosenburg, brother Ronald (and Gini) Rosenburg, and beloved nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Born in Manhattan NYC, Raymond was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Winkle) Rosenburg. He graduated from Samuel...
Edward Flor Bustamante
Apr 5, 2021
Beloved husband, brother, mentor and best friend.
Ed was a property manager, entrepreneur, an animal lover-rescuer,
avid mountain/ice climber, farmer and cook. He loved to cook
his organically grown farm to table meals.
He mastered all of his interests.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Veronica; his father, Andrew;
his brothers and sisters, Richie, Ann(Terry), Michael(Deborah),
Laura(Phil), Debra(Michael), and Dave(Daniel);
his nieces and...
Natalia Schwayka
Mar 30, 2021
Natalia Schwayka of Ellenville formerly of Kerhonkson, NY, died on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was 91 years old.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, April 8th from 5-7pm at Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday the 9th at 10am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson.
Philip Patrick McConnell
Mar 26, 2021
Philip Patrick McConnell, 84, of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 surrounded by his family.
Phil was born on March 6, 1937 in the Bronx, NYC. He was the son of the late Philip McConnell (Belfast, Ireland) and Margaret Curran-McConnell (County Leitrim, Ireland). He relocated in 1952, during his younger teenage years, to live with "Very Dear Friends...
Anna Marciw
Mar 26, 2021
Anna Marciw of Kerhonkson, NY, died on Friday, March 26, 2021. She was 95 years old.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, March 30th from 5-7pm at Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday at 10am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will be in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson.
Lenny Pacht
Mar 22, 2021
Lenny Pacht a lifelong resident of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 61 years old. Lenny was born on March 25, 1959 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Seymour and Miriam (Pomerantz) Pacht.
Before falling ill Lenny was an independent...
Roger Donald Galewaler
Mar 7, 2021
Roger Donald Galewaler, 55, of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on March 7, 2021. Roger was born on January 28, 1966 in Kingston, NY, the son of the late Stanley R. and Mary L. (Wright) Galewaler.
Roger had graduated from Rondout Valley Central High School. For many years he worked as the Grounds Keeper and in maintenance at the Pine Grove...
Vincent Barringer
Mar 1, 2021
On Monday, March 1st, 2021 Vincent, aka Vince or Dutch, left the bounds of earth and entered Heaven to join his mother and father, Floyd and Lena Barringer and his older brother, Larry (Sylvia). Vince was 88 years old.
Dutch and Christina Embree were childhood sweethearts. Married young and just celebrated 69 years of marriage. They have two amazing daughters, Cheryl...
Theda J. Nelson
Feb 26, 2021
Theda J. Nelson of Kerhonkson, NY passed away surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home on Friday, February 26, 2021. She was 86 years old. Theda was born on August 1, 1934 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of the late Tracy and Gladys M. (Simpson) Sutton.
Theda graduated from Kingston High School and shortly after...
Bohdan Kaczor
Feb 22, 2021
Bohdan Kaczor of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was 96 years old. Bohdan was born on November 14, 1924 in Leshniw, Brody Raion, Ukraine; he was the son of Stefan Kaczor and Paulina Kleparchuk Kaczor.
Bohdan Kaczor finished high school in the city of Brody. From the first Bolshevik invasion of...
Joan E. Rine
Feb 20, 2021
Joan Rine, of Napanoch, NY, passed away peacefully into the spirit of the world on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born in Carbondale, PA; the daughter of the late Alexander and Jennie Grunski.
Joan grew up on the family farm with her two siblings. She attended Marywood College and graduated from Stanton Commercial School. In 1962 she met and married William...
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