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.
Leon A. Smith
Aug 8, 2019
Leon A. Smith of Accord, NY died Thursday, August 8, 2019 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was 77 years old. Leon was born on March 6, 1942 in Jefferson, OH, the son of the late Arthur and Aileen (Labar) Smith.
For many years Leon worked for V.A.W. of America. He retired in 1993 as...
Concettina "Connie" Panaccione
Jul 27, 2019
We are sad to announce the passing of Concettina Elvira Di Mambro beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt. With her two sons by her side, she passed peacefully on July 27th at Albany Medical. She was 90 years old.
Connie is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 67 years, Valentine Panaccione of Kerhonkson, NY, her sons John and his wife Mary Ellen of Jacksonville FL,...
Beverly Ann Bober
Jul 17, 2019
Beverly Ann Bober of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was 74 years old. Beverly was born on June 27, 1945 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Weber) Kolodziejski.
Beverly had worked at the Pine Grove Dude Ranch and the Ramada Inn as the...
Betty Marie Marcell
Jul 13, 2019
Betty Marie Marcell (Bendell) of Olney, Maryland, passed on surrounded by her family at Montgomery Hospice on July 13, 2019 after a short, but heroic battle with cancer. She was 80 years old.
Betty was born on October 14, 1938 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of Ramona and Henry Bendell. Her family moved to Kerhonkson, NY when she was...

Walter Yeager
Jul 6, 2019
A graveside service is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16th at 12:00 noon at Pine Bush Cemetery.
Karen Sue Rinaldi
Jul 6, 2019
Former Accord resident, Karen Edwards Rinaldi, 57, passed away on July 6 at her home in Hunter. At her request, no service will be held. Family, friends and neighbors will gather at the Accord Fire House Company 1 on Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 pm.
Karen was born January 4, 1962 in Ellenville, New York, to Shirley Miller Zeko,...
Virginia Mary Gates
Jun 28, 2019
Virginia Mary Gates of Accord, NY, died on Friday, June 28, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was 75 years old. Virginia was born on June 18, 1944 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of the late Alvah and Nettie (Chrissy) VanDemark.
Virginia was known to her friends as ‘Ginny’, and affectionately known to her family as ‘Nana’....
Oksana "Shania" Hitchcock
Jun 19, 2019
Oksana “Shania” Hitchcock, age 65, of Accord died after a courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Health Alliance Hospital surrounded by her sister-in-law, Sandy and her niece, Lisa. Oksana was born October 24, 1953 in Hartford, CT. She is the daughter of the late Wolodymyr and the late Stephania (Pituschewski) Dutka. She married Thomas Hitchcock on May...
Doris Jean Decker
Jun 12, 2019
Doris Jean Decker, 73, of Kerhonkson, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2019 at Northern Dutchess Hospital surrounded by her family.
Doris was born in Ellenville on June 26, 1945 to the late John and Philomena (Schoonmaker) Beesimer.
Doris enjoyed playing Bingo, shopping, going to penny socials, reading and spending time with her family. For many years she had taught...
Joanne E. Oddy
May 19, 2019
Joanne E. Oddy of Accord, NY, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was 72 years old. Joanne was born on May 12, 1947 in Paterson, NJ; she was the daughter of the late Norman and Pearl (Reid) Cave.
Joanne had lived in the Howell Township before moving to Accord. While living in New Jersey Joanne had worked...
Franklin Guy Rider
Apr 18, 2019
Franklin Guy Rider of Accord, NY died on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Golden Hill after a long illness. Born on January 7, 1943 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of Guy and Bernice (Quick) Rider. Franklin attended the Rondout Valley Schools.
He had a lifelong passion for John Deere Tractors that started as a child when he...

Beverly Ann Hartelius
Apr 9, 2019
Beverly Ann Hartelius of Kerhonkson, NY died Tuesday, April 9, 2019. She was 87 years young. Beverly was born on November 12, 1931 in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late G. Wendell and Florence (Bradt) Gorse.
Beverly had lived in Kerhonkson for 44 years and previously lived in Sunnyvale, CA. After graduating from Mildred Elly Secretarial School in...
Richard "Rick" Born
Apr 4, 2019
Richard Kenneth Born of Kerhonkson, NY died Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was 75 years old. Rick was born on April 19, 1943 in Bronx, NY, the son of the late Walter and Eva (Doran) Born.
Rick served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On July 25, 1976 Rick married Linda Davis in Tillson,...
Roger D. Taft
Apr 2, 2019
Roger D. Taft of Accord, NY, passed away at Vassar Brothers Hospital on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was 74 years old. Roger was born on August 19, 1944 in Atlanta, GA and was the son of the late Lala W. Brown and Stanford H. Taft.
Roger was a veteran of the United States Army and was honorably discharged...
Frank C. Green
Mar 25, 2019
Frank C. Green of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away at his home on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the age of 89. Frank was born on November 7, 1929 in Kerhonkson, NY, the son of the late Leslie and Helen (Coddington) Green.
Frank graduated from the Kerhonkson High School “Class of 1947”. He served his country in the United...
Lawrence Allen Thiel
Mar 23, 2019
Lawrence Allen Thiel
"Mountain Man"
Kerhonkson - Larry "Mountain Man" Thiel died Saturday, March 23, 2019 peacefully at home. Larry was born May 7, 1948, in Saddle River, New Jersey, to Naomi and Charles Garrison, and was the adopted son of Ruth and William Thiel of Nanuet and Kerhonkson, New York.
Larry was a graduate of Nanuet High School, and...
Roderick "Rod" K. Graham
Mar 20, 2019
Roderick K. Graham of Kerhonkson, NY died Wednesday, March 20, 2019. He was 63 years old. Roderick was born on March 15, 1956 in Bronx, NY, the son of the late Griffin and Dolores (Coles) Graham.
Rod was a Correctional Officer at Eastern for many years before he started Graham Construction, serving Ulster County for over 20 years.
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Margaret M. Harned
Mar 15, 2019
Margaret M. Harned, 81, of Ellenville, New York, passed away at 2am on Friday, March 15th at
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, New York surround by her family. She was the widow of James Harned Sr. They shared a lifetime together.
Daughter of the late Russel Gibson she was born December 17, 1937 in Dunellen, New Jersey....
Robert "Bob" Bratro
Mar 6, 2019
Robert “Bob” Bratro of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was 84 years old. Bob was born on March 19, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of John and Catherine (Steinmetz) Bratro.
While playing minor league baseball, Bob was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and honorably served his...