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.
Richard Rider
Aug 28, 2020
Richard Rider of Saugerties, NY passed away peacefully at home at the age of 80 on August 28, 2020 with his life Partner, Dr. Kevin Smith by his side. Richard was the youngest son of Kenneth J. and Thelma (Depuy) Rider of Accord, where he spent his childhood years working with his parents and brothers, Donald and Leonard, on...
Jeanine Marie Moraca
Jul 25, 2020
Jeanine Marie Moraca of Kerhonkson, age 63, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.
Jeanine had attended Kingston High School. She was the Community Bible Church Secretary for many years. She was involved in the Awana program, and was a substitute at Wawarsing Christian...
Gary A. Clearwater
Jul 20, 2020
Gary A. Clearwater of Kerhonkson, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2020. He was 67 years old. Gary was born on August 3, 1952 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Allan and Mildred (Wood) Clearwater.
Gary being a lifelong resident of the area graduated from Ellenville High School. He worked as an Auto...
Alfred Richard 'Dick' Terwilliger
Jul 18, 2020
Alfred Richard ‘Dick’ Terwilliger was born in Ellenville, NY at the Veteran's Memorial Hospital on June 2, 1928 to Selah and Jeanette (Garrison) Terwilliger.
He lived most of his life in Kerhonkson, NY. He attended and graduated from the Kerhonkson High School. He did part-time studies at Ulster Community College and Syracuse University. He worked as a manager for the...
Edward Bober
Jul 15, 2020
Edward Bober, 77 of Accord New York passed away on July 15, 2020 at Health Alliance Broadway Campus in Kingston, NY. He was born on June 27, 1943 in Ellenville, NY.
Ed was a lifetime resident of Accord. He retired from IBM after 26 years of service. He was a Bus Driver for Rondout and had his own lawn care...
Alex Kochek
Jul 14, 2020
Alex Kochek of Ellenville, NY and more recently Middletown, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the age of 101. Alex was born on October 26, 1918 in Massena, NY; he was the son of Sam and Helen (Zawadski) Kochek.
Alex served his country in the Army Air Force during WWII and earned the rank of Corporal....
Melissa 'Missy' Chipman
Jul 4, 2020
Melissa ‘Missy’ Chipman of Accord, NY passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020. She was 53 years old. Missy was born on July 25, 1966 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of Richard and Rose (Bradford) Hasbrouck.
On September 6, 1986 Missy had married Michael Chipman at the Rochester Reformed Church, Accord. Missy was infatuated with the musician Rick...
Donna Myra Winkler
Jul 2, 2020
Donna Myra Winkler of Wurtsboro, NY passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. She was 65 years old. Donna was born on June 22, 1955 in Portsmouth, VA and grew up in Wurtsboro Hills; she was the daughter of Henry and Mildred (Buller) Drzymala.
On December 23, 2000 Donna had married Kenneth Winkler in Spring Hill, FL. Kenneth had predeceased...
Mary Tokash
Jun 25, 2020
Mary Tokash, age 94, of Cream Ridge, NJ formerly of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 peacefully at home. She was born on July 19, 1925 in Manhattan, NY to the late Konstantine and Mary (Bojko) Medvecky.
Mary worked as a clerk for MetLife in Manhattan. In 1946, she married the love of her life Steve Tokash. She...
Laurene M. Stanton
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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Barbara Jean Lincoln
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....
John E. DeWitt Sr.
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...
Richard Schambach
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...
Terrie Ann Smith
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...
Muriel Daisy Quick
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...
Ronald John Santosky
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...
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