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.

John F. Bush

John F. Bush

Oct 14, 2017

John Frend Bush, 54, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, October 14, 2017 as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was a native of Kingston, New York, born on September 28, 1963; the son of Dora Quick Bush and the late Frank Bush.

 

John was a member of Cane Valley Christian Church and formerly employed by Lindsey Wilson College...

Virginia Cairo

Virginia Cairo

Oct 5, 2017

Virginia L. Cairo, 99, of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on October 5, 2017, after a long and happy life.

 Born in Bronx, NY on February 11, 1918, to the late Carlo and Luise Augustoni, Virginia was one of six children and a wonderful extended family.

Virginia was married to the late Warren L. Cairo and they raised their two sons, Warren R. and Robert, in the Kerhonkson of...

Norma Jean Haener

Norma Jean Haener

Oct 4, 2017

Norma Jean Haener of Accord, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. She was 86 years old. Norma was born on April 12, 1931 in Ellenville; she was the daughter of Virgil and Evelyn (Dunn) Wood.

  

On April 9, 1950 she had married Robert Haener and together raised their family. Robert had died in 1991. Norma had worked...

Dawn M. Brown

Dawn M. Brown

Sep 22, 2017

Dawn M. Slinsky Brown of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017. She was 51 years old. Dawn was born on March 5, 1966 in Ellenville; she was the daughter of Charles P. Slinsky and the late Rachel Ruth (Burggraf) Slinsky.

  

Dawn was an area resident for most of her life. On September 12, 1987 she married...

Gladys Swartz

Gladys Swartz

Sep 21, 2017

Gladys Swartz

September 14, 1916 – September 21, 2017

 

Gladys Swartz, daughter to Ricca and Benjamin Herman sister to David Herman

 

In 1933 at the young age of 17, Gladys Herman was introduced to Nathaniel Swartz at a club dance in Bronx New York. On that very same night this bold and handsome young man, Nat as he...

Loretta Mary McClain

Loretta Mary McClain

Sep 11, 2017

Loretta's funeral services are private and at the discretion of her family.

Lucy Kump

Lucy Kump

Sep 8, 2017

Lucy Kump of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Kingston Hospital. She was 83 years old. Lucy was born on March 23, 1934 in Hettstadt, Germany; she was the daughter of Joseph and Rosalia Loeser.

 

Lucy immigrated to the United States at a young age. She worked as a nanny for several families in Hillside,...

Theresa Dziuban

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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