Obituaries

Apr 2, 2020

Robert James Newman, “Jim”, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 2, 2020.  Jim was born in Wawarsing, NY and celebrated his 90th birthday in February. 

He graduated from Ellenville High School, and served in the US Coast Guard from 1948-1952.  Jim was employed at IBM Kingston and retired after 35 years.  Jim was a volunteer firefighter and Life...

Mar 28, 2020

Larry Vincent Joy of Kerhonkson, NY died on March 28, 2020. He was 68. Larry was born on December 30, 1951 in Kingston, the son of the late Willard E. and Colleen (Flanigan) Joy.

For 27 years Larry had been a Correctional Officer at Eastern Correctional Facility retiring in 2005. Larry loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them...

Mar 22, 2020

Stuart Russell Nelson a lifelong resident of Kerhonkson, NY died in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on March 22, 2020. He was 81. Stuart was born on August 16, 1938 in Kerhonkson, the son of the late Theodore and Helen (Lawrence) Nelson.

Stuart graduated from Kerhonkson High School in 1956 and immediately joined the US...

Mar 16, 2020

Jerry Charchyshyn of Ellenville, NY, died on Monday, March 16, 2020. He was 96 years old. Jerry was born on September 3, 1923 in Hryniv, Ukraine and was the son of Peter and Kathryn (Rawlyk) Charchyshyn.

Visiting hours will be held on Firday, March 20th from 5-7pm at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson.The Panakhyda will begin at 6:00pm that evening....

Mar 10, 2020

Augusta Mae Quick, 93, of Kerhonkson, NY died on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.  She was born on February 7, 1927 in Livingston Manor, NY, the daughter of William and Anna (Hitt) Simpson.

Augusta was a loving, caring, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family meant everything to her and she was there for them in so many ways, always...

Mar 7, 2020

Joseph John Czerkas of Kingston, NY died in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on March 7, 2020. He was 92. Joseph was born on August 27, 1927 in Moosic, PA, the son of John and Bridget (Sakorsky) Czerkas.

Joseph was a veteran of the United States Navy serving his country during World War II. He had...

Mar 6, 2020

Eugene Joseph Schultz of Stone Ridge, NY passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He died in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Gene was 69 years old. He was born on December 1, 1950 in Long Island, NY; he was the son of Margaret (Walbroehl) and the late Lawrence...

Mar 6, 2020

Harold “Hap” Lipton

American Navy Veteran, Philanthropist

1926-2020

 

“And so I face the final curtain, My friend, I'll say it clear.. I'll state my case, of which I'm certain. I’ve lived life that’s full, I traveled each and every highway, And more, much more than this, I did it my way.”   Harold “Hap” Lipton, a resident of Kerhonkson...

Feb 23, 2020

Gilbert T. Lennon Jr. “Butch” of Accord, NY died Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was 73.

Butch was born in Newburgh, NY on January 22, 1947, son of the late Gilbert T. and Florence (Avery) Lennon.

Butch was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was decorated by the military for his valor and heroism...

Feb 6, 2020

Roland ‘Buster’ Dunn, 84, of Kerhonkson, NY, peacefully passed away February 6th 2020 at his home surrounded by family.

Buster was born June 21st 1935 in Hempstead Long Island, NY, to the late Howard and Dorothy Dunn.

From early on, Buster was a motivated and accomplished man and friend to all who knew him. Buster belonged to Local 825 operating...

Jan 30, 2020

George S. Krum of Kerhonkson, NY passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, January 30, 2020. He was 92 years old. George was born on September 23, 1927 in Maybrook, NY; he was the son of the late Stanley and Mae (Barringer) Krum.

George served his country in the US Marine Corps during World War II and...

Jan 27, 2020

Larry J. Fitzgerald of Kerhonkson, NY passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, January 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old. Larry was born on October 1, 1945 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of the late Harold and Thelma (Burgher) Fitzgerald.

Mr. Fitzgerald was a hard worker, always providing for...

Jan 26, 2020

Charles Albert Greene, Sr.  of Stone Ridge, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26th, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side, capping off an extraordinary life, and is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Bonnie (Pruden) Greene. He was 85.

Charles was born in Ellenville, N.Y., and was the son of the late...

Jan 10, 2020

Delores M. Christofora Lawrence, of Accord, NY and Largo, FL, passed away on January 10, 2020. She was 83 years old. Delores was born on February 1, 1936 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of the late Julius and Adeline (Caputo) Christofora.

Delores is survived by her son Brian Lawrence. Four grandchildren, Jeffrey and Michael Mack of Georgia and...

Jan 6, 2020

Eileen Condren of New Windsor, NY, died on Monday, January 6, 2020. She was 70 years old. Eileen was born on May 9, 1949 in New York the daughter of Charles Condren.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, January 9th from 10-11am at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30am at Our Lady of...

Jan 3, 2020

Barry Wayne Simmons, age 68 of Kerhonkson, NY passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. He was born on April 11, 1951 in Ellenville, NY to his parents Floyd and Edna (Robinson) Simmons.

For many years Barry worked maintenance at Apple Greens Golf Course in Highland.

Barry is survived by his siblings; Wayne Simmons,...

Dec 29, 2019

Dec 26, 2019

Robert John Stephens Sr., “Doc”, age 89 of Kerhonkson, NY passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at home. He was born on January 5, 1930 in Middletown, NY to the late Paul A. and Lela Agnes (Wilbur) Stephens.

Robert served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1953. He was a...

Dec 23, 2019

Stanley C. Hudson, age 83, and resident of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on December 23rd 2019. He was born in South Boston, Virginia on July 13th, 1936. He graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology.

Stanley was a veteran of the Korean War, receiving multiple awards, and spent most of his life in service of others. He volunteered for several...

Dec 23, 2019

Glenn Winston VanKleeck, 59, of Kerhonkson passed away on December 23, 2019. He was born August 6, 1960 in Kingston the son of Winston S. and Evelyn (Schotter) VanKleeck. Glenn was the loving husband of Susan (Sheeley) VanKleeck.

Glenn worked as law enforcement with the Ulster County Sheriffs Office for 34 years and recently retired as Sergeant. He served on...