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.

Theresa Dziuban
Sep 1, 2017
Theresa Dziuban of Swan Lake, NY, passed away after a long illness on Friday, September 1, 2017 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center. She was 89 years old. Theresa was born on October 8, 1927 in Yugoslavia; she was the daughter of Frank and Thereisa (Helmberger) Peter.
Theresa had worked for Mueller’s Company in Jersey City, NJ where she...

Joan Mary Gahn
Aug 25, 2017
Joan Mary Gahn of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017. She was 84 years old. Joan was born on May 3, 1933 in Locust Valley, NY; she was the daughter of William and Sarah (Fraser) Dewar.
Joan had received a Bachelor’s Degree in social work and remained in this field for a short time. She was...

Olha Pasymok
Aug 19, 2017
Olha Pasymok of Kerhonkson, NY, died on Saturday, August 19, 2017. She was 71 years old. Olha was born on April 22, 1946 in Terebovlya, Ukraine and was the daughter of Ivan and Teklya (Ponyatyshyn) Kuz.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, August 22nd from 5-7pm at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson.The Panakhyda will begin at 6:00pm that...

Louise Ann Colavito
Aug 15, 2017
Visiting will be held on Thursday, August 17th from 11-1 PM with a celebration of her life immediately following at Humiston Funeral Home, 30 42nd St., Kerhonkson. Burial at Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville.

Walter Joseph Warren
Aug 11, 2017
Walter Joseph Warren of Kingston, NY passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2017. He was 32 years old. Walter was born on October 11, 1984 in Harris, NY to Laureen (Goodroe) Depuy and the late John Ellsworth Warren Jr.
Walter grew up in Kerhonkson and was raised by his Aunt Shirley DeGrote and his late Uncle Edwin DeGrote. He...
Florence "Flo" Steinberg
Jul 23, 2017
Florence Rae “Flo” Steinberg died July 23, 2017, in New York City. Born March 17, 1939, she was an American publisher of one of the first independent comic books, the underground/alternative comics hybrid Big Apple Comix, in 1975. Additionally, as the secretary for Marvel Comics editor Stan Lee and the fledgling company's receptionist and fan liaison during the 1960s Silver...
John P Tedesco
Jul 12, 2017
John Paul Tedesco, age 67, of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Kingston City Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
John is survived by his loving wife Rosanne of 43 years, his two daughters, April Miller and her husband Chris and Jennifer Tedesco; two grandsons, Christian Miller and Cameron Miller; three brothers and a...

John J. McCauley
Jul 4, 2017
John J. McCauley of Samsonville
June 24, 1941 – July 4, 2017
John J. McCauley passed away peacefully on July 4, 2017 at his home in Samsonville, N.Y. He was born on June 24, 1941, to the late Francis and Eva McCauley.
John was a lifelong area resident. He built his house in Samsonville. He was a retired...
Jeremy Reynolds
Jun 30, 2017
Jeremy D. Reynolds, of Kerhonkson, New York, passed away on June 30, 2017 after a nearly five-year battle fighting Ewing Sarcoma. He was 25 years old. He was born March 18, 1992 in Kingston, NY; son of Shelley DePew Reynolds.
Jeremy graduated from SUNY Ulster with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice. He enjoyed sports throughout his life, playing baseball,...

Lori J. Gibson
Jun 20, 2017
Lori J. Gibson of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was 61 years old. Lori was born on January 28, 1956 in Ellenville; she was the daughter of Dennis Decker and Carolyn (Freer) Hudson.
Lori received a degree as a Pharmacy Technician through ACCES-VR, but her real passion was caring for others. She became a...

Sofia "Sonia" Natalka Semanyszyn
Jun 16, 2017
Sofia “Sonia” Semanyszyn of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was 60 years old.
Visiting will be held on Sunday, June 25th from 4-7 pm at the Humiston Funeral Home, 30 42nd Street in Kerhonkson. The Panakhyda will begin at 6 pm that evening. The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday the 26th at 10 am at the Holy Trinity...

Herbert Glyn Gahn
Jun 14, 2017
Herbert Glyn Gahn of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He was 88 years old. Herbert was born on January 15, 1929 in Queens, NY; he was the son of Herbert and Edna Gahn.
Following high school graduation Herbert attended a trade school where he learned the technique of surveying. He went on to work as...
Anna Charchyshyn
Jun 13, 2017
Anna Charchyshyn of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 93 years old.
Visiting will be held on Thursday, June 15th from 5-7 pm at the Humiston Funeral Home, 30 42nd Street in Kerhonkson. The Panakhyda will begin at 6 pm that evening. The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday the 16th at 10 am at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. ...
Kathleen Lamberti
Jun 12, 2017
Kathleen Lamberti of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 in the comfort of her home. She was 63 years old. Kathleen was born on October 18, 1953 in Manhattan; she was the daughter of the late Gregory “Harry” and Josephine (Stepniewski) Katulka.
Kathleen lived her life to the fullest. She had a smile that could light...

Alfred Z. Barringer Jr.
Jun 11, 2017
Alfred Z. Barringer, Jr. of Olivebridge, NY, passed away in the comfort of his home on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was 69 years old. Alfred was born on October 5, 1947 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of Laura (Coddington) Barringer and the late Alfred Z. Barringer, Sr.
Alfred had retired from the Town of Olive Highway...
Floyd W. Countryman Jr.
Jun 7, 2017
Floyd W. Countryman Jr. of Accord, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. He was 88 years old. Floyd was born on May 15, 1929 in Accord, NY; he was the son of Floyd and Florence (Ford) Countryman.
Floyd served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1953. He...
David F. O'Halloran
May 30, 2017
David F. O’Halloran of Kerhonkson, NY died on May 30, 2017. He was 56 years old. Born on January 14, 1961 in Hollywood, FL to the late Robert W. and Patricia J. (Campbell) O’Halloran.
David graduated from Coleman High School in Kingston, NY in 1979. He then earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics at SUNY Albany. David was the owner and...