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.

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...

Alexandra Logush
Jul 1, 2018
Alexandra Logush of Camillus, NY, died on Sunday, July 1, 2018. She was 88 years old. Alexandra was born on April 22, 1930 in Ukraine and was the daughter of Mykola and Melanka (Denys) Kovaluk.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 5th from 10-11am at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Campbell Hall, NY. The Divine Liturgy will immediately follow...

Bruce North
Jun 7, 2018
Bruce B. North of Accord, NY died Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was 62. Bruce was born on October 8, 1955 in New Jersey, the son of Ralph and Marilyn (Tyler) North.
Bruce was a longtime area resident. He had worked as a roofing contractor in Kingston working for J & A Roofing and later working on his own.
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Vivian "Vicki" Tanner
May 28, 2018
Vivian Ellen Tanner of Accord, NY, fondly known to many as “Vicki”, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 in the comfort of her home. She was 75 years old. Born on August 2, 1942 in Berwyn, IL; she was the daughter of the late Oldrich F. and Esther (Albrecht) Fisera.
Vicki started dancing professionally at the age of...

Jaroslaw Lesiw
May 22, 2018
Jaroslaw Lesiw of Kerhonkson, NY died Tuesday, May 22, 2018. He was 95. Jaroslaw was born on May 17, 1923 in Striyj, Ukraine, the son of Jacob and Maria (Maziak) Lesiw.
Jaroslaw had lived in Kerhonkson since 1968. He was a member and past trustee of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. He had worked as a tool & die...

Donald V. Smith, Sr.
May 22, 2018
Donald V. Smith, Sr., of Accord, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in the comfort of his home. He was 70 years old. Donald was born on March 9, 1948 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of the late Friend and Viola (Miller) Smith.
Mr. Smith owned Price-Rite Sanitation in Accord from 1987 until his retirement...
Dennis Eighmey
May 13, 2018
Dennis E. Eighmey
Kerhonkson, NY
12/15/1936 – 5/13/2018
Dennis Ellsworth Eighmey was born on December 15, 1936 and passed away at home peacefully in his sleep on May 13, 2018 with his sons Shawn and Scotty present. He was a very hard worker and loved by many. While he will be dearly missed by those whose lives he touched;...