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.
Sally Carle
Jun 7, 2021
Sally Ann Carle of Voorheesville, NY and formerly of Accord, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. She was 76 years old. Sally was born on June 14, 1944 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Edward and Gladys (Schoonmaker) Carle.
Sally graduated Rondout Valley High School and then earned a Bachelors Degree from Hartwick College...
Carlena Palmateer
Jun 7, 2021
Carlena Palmateer of Accord, NY, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. She was 59 years old. Carlena was born on May 9, 1962 in Hartford, CT; she was the daughter of Carl and Maria (Bridle) Wilson.
Carlena was a selfless, kind hearted, compassionate woman who had more love in her heart then most. She always put others first. She had...
Christina Conner
Jun 5, 2021
Christina Conner of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was 56 years old. Christina was born on May 15, 1965 in Rhinebeck, NY; she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Russell) Fish.
Christina graduated from Redhook High School and attended college at Ulster Community. For many years she worked at Troy’s Deli & Pizzeria in...
Phyllis Greco
Jun 4, 2021
Phyllis Elaine Greco of Kerhonkson, NY passed away with her family by her side on Friday, June 4, 2021. She was 68 years old. Elaine was born on April 8, 1953 in Newark, NJ; she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Shirley Annette (Ellis) Greco.
Elaine was married in 2014 to Ralph Poppo. She loved her growing family...
Mary Every
May 23, 2021
Mary Clayton Every of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. She was 82 years old. Mary was born on November 22, 1938 in Margaretville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Sliter) Clayton.
Mary attended the Kingston Hospital School of Nursing which started her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked...

John Emory Johnson
May 23, 2021
A life well lived
John Emory Johnson, 88, of Kerhonkson, NY passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Kingston Hospital. John was born at Veterans' Memorial Hospital in Ellenville, the son of Deyo Way Johnson and Ellen Hazel TerBush Johnson.
He happily grew up in the idyllic days of old Ellenville in a spacious mansion...
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.