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.

Ella Dosiak
Oct 12, 2016
Ella Dosiak of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Ten Broeck Commons Nursing Home. She was 89 years old. Ella was born on March 30, 1927 in Frankfurt, Germany; she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Kathryn (Fritz) Berthold.
Ella and her husband Dmytro moved to New York in 1951 and lived in Ridgewood,...

Louis Stella
Oct 6, 2016
Louis Stella of Accord, NY passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old. Louis was born on September 29, 1945 in Bronx, NY; He was the son of the late Louis and Delia (Arzuaga) Velasquez.
Louis served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a...

William H. Collier
Sep 30, 2016
William H. Collier of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016, at Vassar Brothers Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 88 years old. Bill was born on October 12, 1927 in Pawling, NY. He was the son of William H. and Johanna (Morrissey) Collier.
Bill graduated from Pawling High School, the Class of 1944. He attended...

John Marstello Sr.
Sep 17, 2016
John Marstello Sr. of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016. He was 84 years old. John was born on June 24, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of Ralph and Lucy (Mainella) Marstello.
John was a veteran of the United States Navy and was honorable discharged in 1954. He had worked as an envelope cutter for...

Olive E. Bevan
Sep 11, 2016
Olive E. Bevan, widow of George F. Bevan Sr., passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Ten Broeck Commons. She was 87 years old. Olive was born on July 4, 1929 in Montreal, Canada; she was the daughter of the late Henry James and Elizabeth (Handforth) Morris.
Olive worked for many years as a Secretary at the Staten Island Hospital,...

Helen D. Bogart
Sep 6, 2016
Helen D. Bogart passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the age of 99 at the Golden Hill Nursing & Rehab Center. Born in Blue Mountain, August 24, 1917, daughter of Anna M. and Eddie M. Schoonmaker.
On November 24, 1940, Helen married Oliver Bogart, and moved to Stone Ridge.
She enjoyed crafts, sewing, quilting and gardening. She was an...

Arthur Charles Roe
Sep 2, 2016
Arthur Charles Roe, 73, of Kerhonkson, NY died on Friday September 2, 2016. He was born on May 2, 1943 in Ellenville, NY; son of the late Charles Joseph and Hazel (Krom) Roe.
Arthur grew up milking cows and farming. He had most recently worked running farm equipment on the Schoonmaker’s farm. He loved fishing and hunting, and watching...
Phyllis Sartorius
Aug 31, 2016
Phyllis Sartorius, widow of John A. “Jack” Sartorius Jr., passed quietly early in the morning of August 31, 2016 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in Kingston NY. The daughter of the late Gladys Phillips and Edward Hendrickson, both historic families of the Shawangunk Valley, she was a graduate of Ellenville High School Class of 1955.
Phyllis worked for many years at...

Edward R. Mance Jr.
Aug 18, 2016
Edward R. Mance Jr. of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the age of 77. Ed was born on November 6, 1938 in Ellenville, NY, the son of the late Kathryn (Ransone) and Edward Mance Sr.
Following his High School graduation Ed continued his education and received certificates for Automotive Mechanic and Welding Specialist. He...
Zoya Turczyn
Jul 27, 2016
Zoya Turczyn passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at the age of 82.
Marion I. Sheeley
Jul 18, 2016
Marion Irene (Simpson) Sheeley passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Golden Hill in Kingston, NY. She was 89 years old. She was the daughter of Burton and Mary Elizabeth (Bell) Simpson; born on April 11, 1927 in Valhalla, NY (Westchester Co.)
She went to a one room schoolhouse in Patukunk, across the street from her parent’s house...

Maria Chemij
Jul 8, 2016
Maria Chemij of Kerhonkson, NY died Friday, July 8, 2016. She was 90. Maria was born on April 13, 1926 in Dobri, Ukraine.
The Divine Liturgy will be Monday, July 18th 10am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will follow at Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson.
Reginald A. Sutter
Jun 19, 2016
Reginald A. (Sonny) Sutter, Sr. of Alligerville, NY passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Kingston Health Alliance Hospital.
Born June 17, 1937 in Bangor, Maine; he was the son of Edward Elias and Margaret (Farley) Suitter.
Sonny worked for 38 years for the Town of Rochester Highway Dept. as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Upon retirement, he...
Robert C. Cade Jr.
Jun 19, 2016
Bob, Robert C. Cade Jr., of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 73 years old. Bob was born on September 26, 1942 in Callicoon, NY; he was the son of the late Lucy Ann (Hartz) and Robert C. Cade Sr.
Bob was a veteran of the United States Navy during the...
James S. Cusack
Jun 5, 2016
James S. Cusack of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 5, 2016. Jim was born on April 26, 1929 in Harlem, NY; he was the son of James S. and Delia (Smith) Cusack.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force having earned the rank of Sergeant. Following his...
John Zenecky
May 24, 2016
John Zenecky of Greenfield Park, NY and formerly of Yonkers passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 71 years old. John was born on November 19, 1944 in Schwaback, Germany; the son of Olga (Lysak) Zenecky and the late Stephen Zenecky.
John was a paratrooper in the United States Army having served...

Angelina C. Previll
May 12, 2016
Angelina C. Previll formerly of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away peacefully at her Melbourne Fla. Home on May 12th 2016. Family, friends and her dogs surrounded her.
She leaves behind a daughter Catherine, a son Joseph his wife Linda and their two children Cara and Mat, a son Harry and his wife Eileen. She also leaves behind her loving, loyal...