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.

Crystal J. White

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

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

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

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...

George Glinski

George Glinski

Apr 3, 2015

George Glinski of Liberty, NY passed away on April 3, 2015 at Westchester Medical Center. He was 83 years old. George was born on May 27, 1931 in Brooklyn; he was the son of Joseph and Mary (Fitzpatrick) Glinski.

Mr. Glinski was an avid friend of Bill W. George was a part of Villa Veritas staff and family for over...

Denise Madeline Sweeney

Denise Madeline Sweeney

Mar 29, 2015

Denise Velon Sweeney, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 29th at Woodland Ponds, New Paltz, NY.   Denise was born in Pelham, NY in 1931 to Josephine and Henri Velon.  Denise was pre-deceased by her husband, Edward Sweeney in 1976.  She is survived by a sister, Jeanne Mcwaters of North Bennington, Vermont.  Denise is also survived by her two children Barbara...

Shirley June DeGraw

Shirley June DeGraw

Mar 23, 2015

Shirley June Freer DeGraw passed peacefully into rest with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 23, 2015 at the home of her daughter Cheryl Labella in White Sulphur Springs. She was born on June 20, 1926 in Kerhonkson, NY the eldest daughter of Charles Simeon Freer and Rennie Green Freer.

A graduate of Ellenville High School and the Kingston...

Shirley Elizabeth Shultis

Shirley Elizabeth Shultis

Mar 2, 2015

Shirley Elizabeth Shultis, 85, of Kerhonkson died on Monday, March 2, 2015. Shirley was born on November 10, 1929 in Kingston, NY to Leslie and Grace (Dingy) Miller.

 

Shirley is survived by sons; Chester, John and Darin Shultis and her daughter Patricia Kinch. She was predeceased by her husband Chester, her sons; Terry and Ricky Shultis and her daughter...

Patricia Hornbeck

Patricia Hornbeck

Mar 1, 2015

Patricia Hornbeck, a life long resident of the area passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 79 years old. Patricia was born on March 17, 1935 in Marbletown, NY; the daughter of Earl and Mildred (Smith) Williams.

 

On December 16, 1951 she had married Simon Hornbeck in Stone Ridge....

Lillian K. Pedersen

Lillian K. Pedersen

Feb 26, 2015

Lillian K. Pedersen, of Samsonville, NY died on February 26, 2015 at Kingston Hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was 69 years old. Lillian was born on February 17, 1946 in Middletown, NY; she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary (Clark) Dolson.

Lillian is survived by her husband Thomas Pedersen of Samsonville whom she married...

Christine Lukomsky

Christine Lukomsky

Feb 19, 2015

Christine Lukomsky of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Kingston Hospital. She was 69 years old. Christine was born on October 15, 1945 in Parsburg, Germany; she was the daughter of Eugene and Stephanie (Luhova) Lukomsky.

 

Christine was a talented writer who published short stories and was also a magazine editor. She was a member...

Dmytro Dosiak

Dmytro Dosiak

Feb 19, 2015

Dmytro Dosiak of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 91 years old. Dmytro was born on November 7, 1923 in Rodatychi, Ukraine; he was the son of the late Petro and Anastasia (Basarab) Dosiak.

 

Dmytro moved to New York in 1951 and lived in Ridgewood, Queens. He had worked...

Mariam Razzazan

Mariam Razzazan

Feb 16, 2015

Mariam L. Razzazan, 32, of Accord, NY, died February 16, 2015 as a result of injuries obtained during a motor vehicle accident. The first child of Denise and Reza Razzazan, “Mimi” was born on July 18, 1982. 

Mimi graduated Rondout Valley High School in 2000 and continued her education at Johnson & Wales University, where she obtained her B.S in...

Edgar "Butch" Robinson

Edgar "Butch" Robinson

Feb 10, 2015

Edgar “Butch” Robinson of Kingston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was 70 years old. Butch was born on June 17, 1944 in Kingston; he was the son of the late Edna Robinson and Floyd Simmons.

 

Mr. Robinson had served in the United States Navy and was honorable discharged in 1965. He...

Henry Monroe Seymour

Henry Monroe Seymour

Feb 5, 2015

Henry Monroe Seymour of Kerhonkson, died February 5, 2015. He was 82. Henry was born on August 14, 1932 in Ellenville, the son of Henry Charles and Hazel A. (Rider) Seymour.

 

On August 24, 1952 Henry married Alice Stone at the Federated Church of Kerhonkson. Alice, his wife of 56 years, had passed away in 2008.

 

Henry proudly...

Lucille Ober-Burke

Lucille Ober-Burke

Feb 5, 2015

Lucille Lavin Ober-Burke, 92, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Lucille was born July 10, 1922 at 490 Amsterdam Ave, Manhattan, New York City to parents Peter Edward Lavin and Delia Katherine O’Flaherty, both of Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Mary, Peter, Kathleen, Peggy, and Andrew; infant...

Dorothy M. Fitzmaurice

Dorothy M. Fitzmaurice

Feb 3, 2015

Dorothy M. Fitzmaurice of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. She was 85 years old. Dorothy was born on May 5, 1929 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of Albert and Elsie (Ahrens) Krom.

Dorothy was predeceased by her first husband Francis Countryman, her second husband P. Fitzmaurice, her son Gary Countryman and her daughter Linda Countryman.

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