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.
Robert F. Lamberti
Feb 24, 2018
Robert F. Lamberti, of Kerhonkson, NY, formerly Queens and Long Island, fondly known to many as “Bob” and “Bobbo”, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Hospital surrounded by his loving children. He was 72 years old. Bob was born on September 8, 1945 in Queens, NY; he was the son of the late Mario and Josephine...

Marie Alice Desiderio
Feb 21, 2018
Marie Alice Desiderio, of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was 75 years old. Marie was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 2, 1942; she was the daughter of Alice Reiber.
Marie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, John Desiderio; her children,...
Harold James Nigro
Feb 8, 2018
Harold James Nigro of Accord, NY passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was 52 years old. Harold was born on June 7, 1965 in Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of Catherine (Caruso) Mason and the late Harold James Mason.
Harold enjoyed woodworking and had worked in...

Rebecca Marko
Feb 4, 2018
Rebecca Marko of Lake Worth, FL, formerly of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was 96 years old.
Rebecca was born on November 20, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of Benjamin and Fanny Skolnick.
On August 16, 1946 Rebecca married Arnold Marko in New York City....
Michael Noel Moloney
Jan 28, 2018
Michael Noel Moloney of Accord, NY and Pearl River, NY formerly of Shinrone County Offaly Ireland passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018.
He is survived by his wife Eileen; children Noel, Ann Marie, Geraldine and Tricia. He is also survived by his grandchildren Michael, Saoirse, Eoghan, Liam, Niall, Stephen, Gavin, and Loki.
The Mass of Christian burial...

Laura Barringer
Jan 24, 2018
Laura Barringer of Olivebridge, NY, passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. She was 91 years old. Laura was born on February 22, 1926 in the Town of Rochester; she was the daughter of Eli and Ella (VanEtten) Coddington and the widow of Alfred Z. Barringer Sr.
Laura had worked at Channel Master...
Audrey J. Smith
Jan 24, 2018
Audrey J. Smith of Ellenville, NY, passed away on January 24th 2018 in Jacksonville, FL. She was 85 years old. Audrey was born on February 27, 1932 in Ellenville; she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Alice (Degolia) Smith.
Audrey had worked at Imperial Schrade for many years. She was a life member of the Kerhonkson-Accord First...
Glen R. Burkard
Jan 21, 2018
Glen R. Burkard of Catskill, NY formerly Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on January 21, 2018. He was 57 years old. Glen was born on June 26, 1960 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of the late Henry and Elsie (Carpenter) Burkard.
Glen graduated from Rondout Valley High School Class of 1978. He had worked for Revenue Markets in...
Robert Claude Tompkins
Jan 17, 2018
ROBERT "BOB" CLAUDE TOMPKINS, 90, of Huntington, W.Va. and formerly of Ellenville, N.Y., passed away January 17, 2018. He was born February 26, 1927, in Ellenville, N.Y., a son of the late Claude and Bertha Low Clifford Tompkins.
Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Irene Kelsey Tompkins; one sister, Laverne Heusser; and two brothers, Roland...
Thomas A. Smith
Jan 8, 2018
Thomas A. Smith of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was 62 years old. Thomas was born on September 21, 1955 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of the late Walter and Matilda (Ellsworth) Smith.
Thomas has worked for Ulster Sanitation until 1993. He was a loving brother, uncle and...
Ronald Peter Zaccai
Jan 6, 2018
Ronald Peter Zaccai, age 72, of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Born on December 21, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Peter and Mary (Taranto) Zaccai.
Ron was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during Vietnam on the USS Boston CAG-1. He was honorably discharged in 1968. In recognition...
Anna D'Alessandro
Dec 24, 2017
Anna D’Alessandro of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017. She was 94 years old. Anna was born on March 8, 1923 in Italy; she was the daughter of Angelo and Filomena Farda.
Anna out lived all her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband Frank; their children Samuel D’Alessandro of Stroudsburg, PA and Robert D’Alessandro...

Concetta "Connie" McCarthy-Jones
Dec 18, 2017
Concetta “Connie” McCarthy-Jones of Accord, NY passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017. She was 58. Connie was born on July 15, 1959 in Ellenville, NY, the daughter of Theresa and Charles Pensa.
Connie is survived by her husband of 14 years, Robert Jones. Her son Brian McCarthy and his wife Laura of Kerhonkson and her daughter Tara McCarthy-Beesimer...