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.

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...
John Paul Clark
Jul 27, 2018
John Paul Clark of Kerhonkson, NY, age 52, passed away holding his wife Kathy’s hand following a nearly five-month battle with esophageal cancer on July 27, 2018, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY.
John was born on June 11, 1966 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England to John Roy Clark and Margaret Booth Clark. He graduated from the University...
Veronica Maldarelli
Jul 23, 2018
Veronica Maldarelli “Ronnie”, of Accord, NY, passed away on Monday July 23, 2018. She was 81 years old. Ronnie was born and raised in Washington Heights, NY and moved to Accord, NY over 30 years ago. She was the daughter of Raymond and Veronica Farrington.
Ronnie was an avid golfer and a member of the Rondout Valley Country Club. She...
Frances Panaccione
Jul 23, 2018
Frances M. Panaccione, known affectionately as Zia to her family and close friends, of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 89 years old. Frances was born on October 19, 1928 in Jersey City, NJ; she was the daughter of the late Louis and Laura Panaccione.
Having moved...
Evelyn V. Davis
Jul 14, 2018
Evelyn V. Davis of Accord, NY passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the age of 86. She was born in Kingston, NY on July 27, 1931, the daughter of Frend Benjamin and Orpha Silkworth Bush. She worked for Anderson Feed & Fuel for many years and then became a teacher’s aide at Brookside Schools. Evelyn was a founding...
Filippo Faso
Jul 11, 2018
Filippo Faso of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Kingston Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was 68 years old. Filippo was born on April 1, 1950 in Sicily, Italy; he was the son of Antonino and Giuseppina (Passafiume) Faso.
Filippo attended DonOrione College of Auto Engineering in Palermo, Italy. He owned Filippo Auto...