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.
Edward Francis Fehring
Nov 27, 2020
Edward Francis Fehring, Sr. a lifelong resident of the area, died on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his home. He was 81 years old. Edward was born in Weehawken, NJ on March 19, 1939; he was the son of the late Edward and Gertrude (Oddy-Semch) Fehring.
As a young man, Edward worked at the Granit Hotel for many years. Later...
Irvin Decker
Nov 23, 2020
Irvin Decker a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old. Irvin was born in Cherrytown, NY on October 21, 1940; he was the son of the late Daniel and Grace (Forman) Decker.
As a young man, Irvin served as a National Guardsman....
Doris Jean Miller
Nov 20, 2020
Doris Jean Miller of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on November 20, 2020. She was 81 years old. Doris was born on December 2, 1938 in Margaretville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Alvon and Claudine (Hait) Fuller.
Doris had worked as a spray painter for Ballards Industrial Painting. She was very active within her community and...
Mary Patricia Faro
Nov 10, 2020
Mary Patricia Faro of Ellenville, NY, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. Mary was born on September 8, 1934 in Queens, NY; she was the daughter of the late John and Christina (Shanahan) Carpenter.
Mary had worked for many years with New Horizon Resources & Always There Homecare Services. After...

Deborah Slutsky
Nov 10, 2020
Deborah Slutsky, 65, of Kerhonkson, NY passed away after a long illness on November 10, 2020. Deborah was born on August 26, 1955 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Alex and Ruth (Schartmann) Lypka.
On August 12, 1984 Deborah married the love of her life, Warran Slutsky.
At a young age Deborah had worked for...

Bettie Joyce Allison
Nov 8, 2020
Bettie Joyce Allison of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on November 8, 2020 at Health Alliance Hospital. She was 86 years old. Bettie was born on December 28, 1933 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Stewart and Cecilia (Simpson) Dewitt.
Bettie had worked at Channel Master for many years until her retirement. She was a member...

Thomas C. Miller
Nov 7, 2020
Thomas C. ‘Fred’ Miller of Kerhonkson, New York, died on November 7, 2020 at his home. He was born December 20, 1961 in Hudson, NY to Joan Calhoun Miller and the late Thayer Miller.
Besides his mother, Thomas is survived by his brothers; Michael Miller (LuAnn) of Accord, Dennis Miller (Jane), and Daniel Miller and his sisters Patricia...
Sheik Rasheed Hassan
Oct 31, 2020
Sheik Rasheed Hassan of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was 28 years old. Rasheed was born on May 17, 1992 in Queens, NY; he was the son of Sheik Jaleel Hassan and Zaheeda Hassan.
In addition to his parents, Rasheed is survived by his son, Sheik Nahzir Hassan; his sister, Tifany Hassan; his partner,...
Ryan M. Pommerencke
Oct 11, 2020
Ryan Matthew Pommerencke of Napanoch, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 11, 2020. He was 32 years old. Ryan was born on May 17, 1988 in Englewood, NJ; he was the son of Kenneth and Cynthia (Bowen) Pommerencke.
Ryan, fondly known to his friends as “Rencke” and “Gentle Giant” graduated from Rondout Valley High School – Class of...
Ralph St. John Donnelly
Oct 9, 2020
Ralph St. John Donnelly, Sr. of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. He was 76 years old. Ralph was born on July 14, 1944 in Walden, NY. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Helen (Hughes) Donnelly.
Ralph was a veteran of the United States Army. He married Myrtle...
Julie Susan Bartle
Oct 5, 2020
Julie Susan Bartle, 61, of Kerhonkson, NY passed away after a long illness on October 5, 2020. Julie was born on April 25, 1959 in Ellenville, NY, the daughter of the late Harry and Ruth (Coughlin) Decker.
On May 10, 1980 Julie married the love of her life, Mark. Mark had predeceased her in 2014. Julie was a Registered Nurse...

Arlene G. VanDermark
Oct 3, 2020
Arlene G. VanDermark of Kerhonkson, NY passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was 86 years old. Arlene was born in Ellenville, NY on September 23, 1934; she was the daughter of the late Blanche and Frank Ferraro.
Arlene had worked for Ma Bell and later AT&T as a Telephone Operator...
Alice Clements Schoonmaker
Sep 30, 2020
Alice C. Schoonmaker of Accord, NY passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She was 85 years old. Alice was born on September 3, 1935 in Rochester, NY; she was the daughter of the late Henry Sterling Clements and Annie Nora (Overend) Clements.
Alice grew up on the home farm in Avon, NY. She attended Alfred State Technical College and...
Charles Edward Condren
Sep 25, 2020
Charles E. Condren died on Friday, 25 September 2020 in Warwick, New York, at the age of 95.
Born 7 November 1924 in Willsboro, Pennsylvania, to Joseph J. Condren and Genevieve Allington Condren of Corning, New York. He is preceded in death by his sister Catherine (d.1978), brothers Thomas (d.2002) and Joseph (d.2015), wife Anna (d.1998) and daughter Eileen...
Severyn 'Joe' Hasbrouck
Sep 15, 2020
Severyn J. Hasbrouck Jr. ‘Joe’ of Lomontville passed away on September 15, 2020. He was 76 years old. Joe was born in Schenectady, NY on April 24, 1944 to the late Severyn and Edna (Beatty) Hasbrouck.
Joe lived most of his life in Lomontville on the family farm. His love of agriculture began early, working on his grandparents’ dairy farm in...

Ann Marie Dziuban
Sep 12, 2020
Ann Marie Dziuban of Swan Lake, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 in the comfort of her home. She was 69 years old. Ann Marie was born on January 29, 1951 in Buffalo; she was the daughter of Michael and Theresa (Peter) Dziuban.
Ann Marie is survived by her husband Wayne Kostoff.
Private graveside services were held at...
Paul Van Leuven
Sep 11, 2020
Paul Van Leuven of Accord, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020. He was 69 years old. Paul was born on March 30, 1951 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of Grant and Esther (Davis) Van Leuven.
Paul served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1971. Paul was...