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.
James Ira Decker
Feb 19, 2021
James Ira Decker, 75, of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on February 19, 2021. James was born on August 21, 1945 in Ellenville, NY, the son of the late Harry P. and Ruth C. (Coughlin) Decker.
Jim was a 1963 graduate of Rondout Valley High School. He worked as a Manager for WESCO Electric Supply in Poughkeepsie for many years, and previously...
Leonard Rider
Feb 9, 2021
Leonard “Len” Rider of Accord, NY passed away peacefully at home at the age of 83 on February 9, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Len was the eldest son of Kenneth J. and Thelma (Depuy) Rider of Accord. Len spent his childhood years working with his parents and brothers, Donald and Richard, on the family farm in...
Kathy Lynn Van Demark
Feb 9, 2021
Kathy Lynn Van Demark of Accord, NY left this world on February 9th, 2021 after a long battle with cancer that lasted well over a year. She was 61 years old. Kathy was born on March 23rd, 1959 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of Evelyn (Miller) Terwilliger and the late Ronald J. Terwilliger.
Kathy was an extremely talented artist...
Boleslaw Filek
Jan 31, 2021
Boleslaw Filek of Kerhonkson, NY, died on Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was 86 years old. Boleslaw was born on April 9, 1934 in Poland and was the son of Heronim and Kazimiera (Gardocka) Filek.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, February 4th from 9:30-10:30am at Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The Funeral Mass will follow at 11am at Our Lady of Lourdes...
Jacob Underhill Hval
Jan 30, 2021
Jacob Underhill Hval, 35, of Kerhonkson, passed away on January 30th after a twenty year battle with schizophrenia.
Jake was a carpenter, singer and spoken word performer, and an avid outdoorsman.
He is survived by his mother, Sarah Underhill of Kerhonkson; brothers, David and Liam Underhill-Hval; sisters, Rebekah Underhill-Hval and Mary Swan; and his extended family.
He was predeceased by...
Edward Herman "Ed" Baden
Jan 21, 2021
Edward Herman “Ed” Baden of Kerhonkson, formerly of Red Hook, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Vassar Hospital. He was 82 years old. Ed was born on April 9, 1938 in Lynbrook, Long Island; he was the son of Herman and Mimi (Gerdes) Baden.
Ed graduated with the first graduating class of Massapequa Long Island High...
Maria Magnowski
Jan 14, 2021
Maria Magnowski of Accord, NY, died January 14, 2021. She was 89. Maria was born in Ukraine on August 10, 1931, the daughter of Stephan and Irene (Porenchuk) Kulyk.
On October 25, 1952 Maria married Vincent Magnowski in New York. Vincent passed away in 2012.
Maria is survived by her children, Lillie DiLauro, Nicholas Magnowski and Irene Magnowski; her grandchildren,...
Arthur Geary Dreher
Jan 13, 2021
Arthur Geary Dreher of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was 92 years old. Arthur was born on December 31, 1928 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of Herbert and Lula (Pomeroy) Dreher. Arthur married Ima Jean Shelton on January 15, 1955 in Accord.
Arthur served his country in the United States Army and was...
Alan Wayne Levine
Jan 12, 2021
Alan Wayne Levine, 84, of Accord, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was born on October 23, 1936, in Brooklyn, NY. He was the son of the late Aaron and Eva (Koss) Levine. On March 25, 1961 he married Arlene Hope Glazer in Rockland County.
Alan graduated from Ellenville High School with honors, and then received a...
Rev. Margaret Snyder
Jan 4, 2021
The Reverend Margaret E. Snyder, 74, from South Abington Township, PA, passed away at her daughter’s home in Accord, NY on January 4th, 2021. Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Margaret Gatti.
In her youth, Margaret pursued a bachelor’s degree in Art from Marywood College. Margaret worked as a graphic...
Nadia Sawczuk
Dec 31, 2020
Nadia Sawczuk
September 19, 1927 - December 31, 2020
Nadia Sawczuk, 93, passed away Thursday December 31, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie.
She was born on September 19, 1927 in Ukraine and after WWII was in a displaced persons camp in Augsburg, Germany with her parents Nikolai and Maria Yaroshenko. While waiting for passage to America,...
Sigurd Bobeck Gatland
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...
Charles V. Kelsey, Jr.
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...
William A. Morse
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...
Harvey L. Every
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...
Charlotte Eleanor Perro
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...
Janice Mae Bush
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...
Eleanor D. Subeh
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...
Gisela Volz
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...
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