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.
Gail O'Reilly
Aug 21, 2015
Gail O’Reilly of Stone Ridge, NY passed away peacefully Friday, August 21, 2015 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Born August 20, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, Gail was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Shea) Rogers of Stone Ridge.
Gail is survived by her devoted sons John and Gary O’Reilly, her sister Patricia Boffardi...
Julius Haener Jr.
Aug 18, 2015
Julius “Bud” Haener Jr., of Ellenville, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in the comfort of his home. He was 91 years old. Julius was born on June 25, 1924 in Baldwin Place, NY; he was the son of Julius Haener Sr. and Anna (Mehl) Haener.
Mr. Haener graduated from the Ellenville School District in 1943. He...
Asa John Clearwater
Aug 6, 2015
Asa John Clearwater, age 68, died Thursday, August 6, 2015 at his home in Accord, NY. Mr. Clearwater was born July 30, 1947 in Kingston, NY. He is the son of the late Alonzo and Mildred (Williams) Clearwater. He married Maryann Dittus on September 22, 1973 at Kingston, NY.
Mr. Clearwater worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for P...
Renee Michelle Damms
Jul 14, 2015
Renee Michelle Damms of Kerhonkson, NY, formerly of Cambridge, MA passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. She was 47 years old. Renee was born on November 16, 1967 in Cambridge, MA; she was the daughter of Ronald and Joyce (Drobot) Como.
Renee had worked as a Home Health Aid for Always There in Kingston, NY. Nothing was dearer...
Mykola Gajdycz
Jul 9, 2015
Mykola Gajdycz of Kerhonkson, NY died Thursday, July 9, 2015. Mykola was born on May 13, 1924 in Ukraine. He met and married his wife and often joked he could not ever forget her birthday because they were born on the same day one year apart. Mykola’s beloved wife Nina died in 2011.
Together they nurtured two children; son...
Donald VanNostrand, Sr.
Jun 29, 2015
Donald VanNostrand Sr. of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away at his home on Monday, June 29, 2015. He was 72 years old. Donald was born on June 13, 1943 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of the late Kenneth and Lillian (Sawyer) VanNostrand.
Mr. VanNostrand was a retired machinist having worked for VAW and later Hydro Aluminum.
Donald...
Floyd F. Shanley
Jun 20, 2015
Floyd F. Shanley, A Boy Originally Named “Florence”
Floyd F. Shanley, originally named Florence in honor of his many male ancestors on the Driscoll side, was born on December 30, 1917 in the Windsor Terrace community of Brooklyn, NY. Known throughout his life by different names to different people—Frank, Buddy, Bud (his favorite brew),Florine, Ace, Francis, and Slant, Floydwas...
James Horvath Sr.
May 19, 2015
James Horvath, Sr., 82, of Wawarsing, NY passed away in the comfort of his daughters home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. James was born on December 27, 1932 in Brownsville, PA; he was the son of Nick and Mary (Nagy) Horvath.
Mr. Horvath served in US Army during the Korean Conflict. He earned the...
Randall E. McAuley
May 7, 2015
Randall E. McAuley of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on May 7, 2015. He was 64 years old. Randy was born on February 21, 1951 in Tribes Hill, NY; he was the son of Paul and Evelyn (Shortsleeve) McAuley.
Mr. McAuley was a graduate of Schenectady High School. He had worked as a corrections officer at Eastern Correctional Facility and...
Stewart O. Lee
May 7, 2015
Stewart O. Lee an area resident passed away on May 7, 2015 at Ten Broeck Commons. He was 97 years old. Stewart was born on May 31, 1917 in Palentown, NY; the son of Oren and Loretta (Brown) Lee.
Stewart worked at Ridgly Farm for about 34 years and in later years held several side jobs. He was a...
Peter J. Kunz
May 4, 2015
Peter J. Kunz of High Falls, NY passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 4, 2015. He was 71 years old. Peter was born on August 30, 1943 in Germany; he was the son of Johanna and Oskar Kunz.
Mr. Kunz was a successful special effects technician and was a member of IATSE Local...
Crystal J. White
Apr 26, 2015
Crystal Jean White of Wawarsing, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Albany Medical Center. She was 27 years old. Crystal was the third generation of girls born in Kingston, NY on July 12, 1987 with two teeth in her mouth. She was the daughter of Donna Lunan White and the late James Harlan White Sr.
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Douglas J. Smith
Apr 21, 2015
Douglas J. Smith of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his home. He was 72 years old. Douglas was born on March 3, 1943 in Brooklyn; he was the son of James and Helen (Zlonkiewicz) Smith.
Mr. Smith had worked for the Transit Authority in NYC for over 30 years. He was a proud member...
Irene Zielyk
Apr 8, 2015
Irene Homotiuk Zielyk, of Kerhonkson, NY, fell asleep in the Lord on April 8th, 2015. Irene was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Myron W. Zielyk.
Irene was born in Ukraine to Wilhelmina and Stanley Homotiuk. She was a well known artist, patron and member of the 94th Branch of the Ukrainian Women’s League of America and an active parishioner...
Edwin R. Lamon
Apr 5, 2015
Edwin Russell Lamon Jr.
On Sunday, April 5 2015, Edwin Russell Lamon Jr, 88, departed this earthly life peacefully in his sleep at his home in Kerhonkson NY, to be reunited in the afterlife, with his loving wife, Doris. Ed was born on July 29, 1926 in Philadelphia Pa, the older of two sons, to Anna and Edwin Russell Lamon...
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