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 William O'Halloran, Jr.
Oct 10, 2015
Robert William O’Halloran Jr. of Kerhonkson, NY died on Saturday, October 10, 2015. He was 62. Bob was born on May 29, 1953 in Hollywood, FL the son of Robert and Patricia (Campbell) O’Halloran.
Bob is survived by his sister, Deborah Tarantino of Bell, FL, and his brothers; Stephan O’Halloran and his wife Denise of Middletown, NY, David O’Halloran...

Edward M. Miller
Sep 18, 2015
Edward M. Miller, a lifelong Kerhonkson resident, was called home on Friday, September 18, 2015. He was 60 years old. Edward was born on January 4, 1955 and was the son of the late Roy and Kathryn (Avery) Miller Sr.
Ed was a 44 year member of the Accord Fire Department and was currently a Life Member and Chief of...
Michael A. Gray
Sep 17, 2015
Michael Allan Gray, 50, of Accord, NY passed away suddenly September 17, 2015.
The son of the late Jacob T Gray and Mary Lou Gray, he was born on November 20, 1964 in Kingston, NY. He attended Rondout Valley High school. Michael later went on to fulfill his lifelong dream of owning and operating his own trucking business known...
Patricia Jane O'Halloran
Aug 30, 2015
Patricia Jane O’Halloran of Kerhonkson, NY died on August 30, 2015. She was 86 years old. Born on July 7, 1929 in Abington, PA to James and Catherine (McKeegan) Campbell.
Patricia, a devoted wife, mother and sister, met her husband after World War II and moved from New Jersey to Hollywood, Florida in early 1952 to begin raising a family.
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Clara Jane Wise
Aug 25, 2015
Clara Jane Wise, 99 of Fort Myers, Florida, a long time resident of Accord (Liebhardt), NY, died at home on August 25, 2015. Clara was born on August 22, 1916 in Bronx, NY to James W. and Ruth Smith Lucas. Clara celebrated her 52nd wedding anniversary with Donald N. Wise on November 1991.
Survivors include her daughters Elizabeth Jane Dawson...

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...