Obituaries

Jun 24, 2020

Jun 22, 2020

Laurene M. Stanton of Napanoch, NY passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, June 22, 2020. She was 95 years old. “Rene” as she was fondly called by her family and friends was born on February 11, 1925 in Steamboat Springs, CO. She moved to Napanoch at the age of 13 and graduated from Ellenville High School.

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Jun 17, 2020

Barbara Jean Lincoln of Accord, NY passed away at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was 75 years old. Barbara was born on October 6, 1944 in Calais, ME; she was the daughter of Richard J. and Bessie (Greenlaw) Mingo.

On January 20, 1962 Barbara had married Stephen Lincoln in Robbinston, Maine....

Jun 3, 2020

John E. DeWitt Sr. passed away on June 3, 2020 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility after a short stay.

 

John was born on January 4, 1931 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Herbert in Lavilla DeWitt. John attended Ellenville High School, served in the US Army and retired from the Eastern Correctional Facility...

Jun 1, 2020

Richard Schambach formerly of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020. He was 86 years old. Richard was born on September 22, 1933 in Hoboken, NJ; he was the son of Claude and Julia (Whalen) Schambach.

On December 23, 1951 Richard had married the love of his life, Loretta Ann Schroder Schambach. Together they had 62 wonderful years...

May 29, 2020

Terrie Ann Smith, 65, of Rhinebeck was born October 8th 1954 in Ellenville, NY to Gladys E. Smith and Lawrence I. Smith, she sadly passed away on Monday May 29, 2020 at Vassar brother hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.

She is predeceased by her beloved mother Gladys Smith, sister Patsy Jean and her oldest nephew Michael R. Smith Jr. 

She is...

May 13, 2020

Muriel Daisy Finkbeiner Quick of Owings Mills, MD, formerly of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on May 13, 2020.  She was 98 ½ years old.  Muriel was born on November 21, 1921 in Saugerties, NY.  She was the daughter of Lewis and Grace (Wilcox) Finkbeiner.

Daisy, as she was known, married Vincent R. Quick on October 24, 1940.  She worked as...

May 11, 2020

Ronald John Santosky of Accord, NY passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 11, 2020 surrounded by love and family. He was 79 years old. Ron was born on April 20, 1941 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of the late John Santosky and the late Mollie (Irving) Wells.

 

Mr. Santosky operated Ron’s Auto Repair and...

May 11, 2020

May 9, 2020

Charles Henry Hummel Sr., of Olivebridge, NY, fondly known by his friends as “Chuck” and “Charlie” passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was 72 years old. Charlie was born on March 25, 1948 in Newburgh, NY; he was the son of the late Benny and Cornelia (Lemunyah) Hummel.

Charlie had worked as a tow...

May 6, 2020

Joseph Saveskie, “Bill”, to those who knew him, passed away on May 6, 2020. He was 91 years old and lived a full life filled with challenges, struggles and joy. He was born on August, 23, 1928 in Kingston. He was the fourth born child of the late Nicholas and Johanna (Stary) Saveskie. He had two older sisters, Stephanie and...

May 2, 2020

Margot H. O’Brien of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Health Alliance Hospital. She was 80 years old. Margot was born on September 1, 1939 in Staten Island, NY; she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Helene K. (Huber) Dannecker and the widow of Thomas D. O’Brien.

Margot graduated from St. Joseph’s Hill...

May 2, 2020

William Ronald Quent of Accord, NY passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Health Alliance Hospital. He was 82 years old. William was born on March 31, 1938 in Boonton, NJ; he was the son of the late William Theodore and Marian Ursula (Osborne) Quent.

William served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in...

May 1, 2020

Catherine Louise Schoonmaker of Accord, NY, passed away on May 1, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was 64 years old. Cathy was born on September 11, 1955 in Cooperstown, NY; she was the daughter of Mary (Barney) Highland and the late Walter Highland.

Cathy spent most of her time working alongside her family...

Apr 30, 2020

Robert M. Wince of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the New Paltz Center for Rehabilitation. He was 73 years old. Robert was born on March 3, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose Marie (Kravitz) Wince.

 

Robert graduated from Long Island University where he earned a Bachelor’s...

Apr 24, 2020

Jeremiah Flaherty, fondly known to so many as “Jerry” passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020. He was 70 years old. Jerry was born on June 25, 1949 in Manhattan, NY to the late Jeremiah Flaherty and Madeline Lennon.

Jerry graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx. He furthered his education and graduated from Baruch College, City University of...

Apr 23, 2020

Carmelita E. Vazquez of Accord, NY, passed away unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, April 23, 2020. She was 70 years old. Carmelita was born on August 7, 1949 in Mexico; she was the daughter of the late Felicitos and Socorro (Martinez) Sanchez.

 

Carmelita had worked as a Teacher’s Aide with the Rondout Valley Central Schools. She...

Apr 10, 2020

Dorothy F. Padin of Kerhonkson, NY, died unexpectedly Friday, April 10, 2020. She was 59 years old. Dorothy was born on August 31, 1960 in Catskill, NY and the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (MacConnie) Harring. Survivors include her sister Mary Robie and brother John Harring.

Dorothy was a loving wife to her husband Israel Padin for over 30 years...

Apr 9, 2020

Debra Sue Bayetis of Kerhonkson, NY, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 9, 2020. She had just turned 58 years old. Debra was born on April 9, 1962 in Brooklyn the daughter of the late Theodore and Vivian (Dittmar) Stypulkowski.

Before taking ill Debra was a dental assistant. She loved dogs and cats, and for many years she had a white Sheppard...

Apr 5, 2020

Chung Chun Park-Churchwell, everyone knew her as CiCi, of Kerhonkson, NY died Sunday, April 5, 2020. She was 93. CiCi was born on March 3, 1927 in Seoul, Korea.

She met the love of her life, Gordon L. Churchwell Jr. who was working in Korea at the time. On March 28, 1956 CiCi married Gordon and together they returned to...