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.
Marcia Krom
Mar 5, 2019
Marcia Jean Krom a longtime resident of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. She was 92 years old. Marcia was born in Pulaski, NY on March 7, 1926; she was the daughter of the late Fred and Maude (Dight) Hollis.
Marcia grew up in Pulaski NY on her family’s farm. She earned her Teaching Degree from...
Maria Martyniuk
Mar 2, 2019
Maria Martyniuk of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. She was 90 years old. Maria was born on October 10, 1928 in Yugoslavia; she was the daughter of John and Juliana (Howat) Takatsch.
Maria married Lewko Martyniuk on May 12, 1951. She had been a Seamstress after completing trade school and had worked in the knitting...
Jane Marie Countryman
Feb 4, 2019
Jane M. Countryman of Accord, NY, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. She was 87 years old. Jane was born on February 17, 1931 in Berlin, NH; she was the daughter of Charles and Erene (Edberg) Mitchell.
Jane married Floyd W. Countryman Jr. on February 17, 1951 in Kingston. Together they raised their family in Accord and were...
Timothy A. Greco
Jan 23, 2019
Timothy A. Greco of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. He was 59 years old. Timothy was born on June 3, 1959 in Poughkeepsie, NY; he was the son of the late Shirley (Ellis) Greco and Phil Greco.
Tim had worked as a chef for many years. He was very kind-hearted person, always giving to...
Hector Antonio de Jesus
Dec 29, 2018
Hector Antonio deJesus, a noted Flamenco performer in NYC, passed away peacefully in Kingston on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at the age of 89 after complications from surgery. He was born on March 30, 1929, to Euclides and Leonidas (Romero) deJesus in New York City.
Hector Antonio was proud of his Spanish culture and brought it to anyone he...
Lanora May Booth
Dec 15, 2018
Lanora May Booth of Middlesex, NC, formerly of Kerhonkson, NY, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Smithfield, NC. She was 72 years old. Mrs. Booth was born on August 18, 1946 in Ellenville, NY. She was the daughter of the late George M. and Catherine (Delamater) Tears.
On August 29, 1963 Lanora had married Clifford Paul...
Wasyl Kucheriawy
Nov 12, 2018
Wasyl Kucheriawy, one of the few remaining veterans of the Galicia Division of the Ukrainian National Army, peacefully passed away on November 12, 2018 at the age of 95.
Wasyl was born on May 14, 1923 in Ukraine to Hnat and Irena (Hyteniuk). Upon the outbreak of WWII, Wasyl volunteered and fought with the 1st Division Ukrainian National Army against...
Elizabeth M. Mitchell
Nov 10, 2018
Elizabeth M. Mitchell a longtime resident of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. She was 90 years old. Elizabeth was born in Accord at the family home on August 20, 1928; she was the daughter of Leroy J. and Mildred M. (Embree) Van Gasbeck.
Elizabeth had worked as a secretary for Suburban Propane for many years....
Kenneth R. Gerow
Nov 2, 2018
Kenneth R. Gerow, of Ballard Rd., Mongaup Valley, NY passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Saratoga Center for Rehab. He was 57 years old. Kenneth was born on November 16, 1960 in Liberty, NY; he was the son of the late John and Doris Gerow.
Kenneth had worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Tilcon NY...
Boris Lonkewycz
Oct 23, 2018
Boris Lonkewycz, age 65, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Born January 21, 1953 in Bronx, NY, he was the only child of Paul and Kornelia Lonkewycz.
Boris was raised in the Bronx, where he grew up with a large extended family that include his cousins Alexandra, Dana, and Shanya, whom...
Dolores A. Graham
Oct 21, 2018
Dolores A. Graham of Accord, NY died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at her home. She was 87 years old. Dolores was born on January 27, 1931 in Charlottesville, VA, the daughter of George and Nora Coles.
Dolores and her husband Griffin traveled a lot over the years. She worked for Ellenville National Bank in the 60’s and was the...
Anna May Trimpe
Oct 15, 2018
Anna Jamison Trimpe (Morrarty)
Anna May Jamison Trimpe died peacefully on Oct. 15, 2018, at Woodland Pond, New Paltz. Anna was born on Sept. 20, 1918, in Peekskill, the fourth child and only daughter of Abram and Eva Mae (Cronk) Jamison.
A longtime member of the United Methodist Church of Peekskill, she served as president of the Ladies Afternoon Guild...
Craig George Barringer
Sep 7, 2018
Craig G. Barringer, of Kingston and former longtime resident of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on September 7, 2018 at the age of 64. Craig was born on November 24, 1953 the son of the late Clayton and Alberta (Wager) Barringer.
For many years Craig worked for the Department of Environmental Protection in Shokan, NY where he was a Maintainer. He...
Wayne A. Yelle Jr.
Aug 29, 2018
Wayne Anthony Yelle Jr. of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. He was 27 years old. Wayne was born on November 4, 1990 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of Michelle Whitney and Wayne Yelle Sr.
Wayne loved to go fishing and riding ATV’s. He was an avid Giants fan and enjoyed watching the...
Veronica I. Sommer
Aug 16, 2018
Veronica I. Sommer “Ronnie”, of Accord, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Ronnie was born on February 7th in the Bronx; she was the daughter of the late Leonard T. and Dorothy A. (Kuhn) Rein.
After graduating High School, Ronnie received a degree in interior design. She married Thomas W. Sommer...
Joseph Thomas Gil
Aug 3, 2018
Joseph Thomas Gil, “Big Daddy”, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 in the comfort of his home. He was 55 years old. Joe was born on October 15, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of Erma Wilson and the late Louis Gil.
Joe is survived by the love of his life, his daughter Alexandra “Turtle” Gil...
Marta Chomanczuk
Aug 3, 2018
Marta Chomanczuk of Newburgh, NY died Friday, August 3, 2018. She was 69. Marta was born on September 7, 1948 in Arezzo, Italy, the daughter of George and Anna (Peruzzi) Hankewycz.
As a young girl, together with her parents and her sister Maria, Marta emigrated to the United States in 1951 and lived in NYC. Later, on October 25, 1970 Marta...
Hildegard Cymbal
Aug 1, 2018
Hildegard Cymbal, of Napanoch, NY, passed away on August 1, 2018 at the age of 86. Hildegard was born on August 4, 1931 the daughter of the late Adolf and Hertha (Kott) Moeller.
She was born in Hamburg, Germany and immigrated to the United States after World War II. She met Ivan Cymbal in Ellenville and got married in September...
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