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.

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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Ronald J. Terwilliger

Ronald J. Terwilliger

Jan 30, 2015

Ronald James Terwilliger, “Ron” of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. Ronald was born on October 26, 1935 in Kerhonkson; he was the son of the late Arthur and Emma (O’Neal) Terwilliger.

 

Ron began working at an early age running his own fruit...

Charles E. Jackson, Sr.

Charles E. Jackson, Sr.

Jan 24, 2015

Charles E. Jackson, Sr. “Chuck”, 51, of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was born in Kingston, NY on August 13, 1963.

 

Chuck had worked as a janitor for the Rondout Valley School District and most recently in the maintenance department at the Hudson Valley Resort. He had a passion...

Joan Norma Markle

Joan Norma Markle

Jan 7, 2015

Joan Norma Markle of Hurley, NY died Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Health Alliance Hospital, Kingston, NY. Joan was born on February 11, 1943 in Ellenville; she was the daughter of the late Marjorie Lois Terwilliger and Kenneth Edward Potter.

 

Joan was a Telephone Operator in the Ellenville office when she graduated from the Ellenville High School until it...

Mary A. Rogers

Mary A. Rogers

Dec 25, 2014

Mary A. Rogers of Stone Ridge, NY passed away on December 25, 2014 at Health Alliance Hospital. She was 97 years old. Mary was born on November 3, 1917 in Kripplebush, NY; the daughter of Harry and Augusta Shea.

Mary and her husband Frank had owned a candy store in Brooklyn. She attended nursing school and later became a home health...

Doyle Clifford Hale

Doyle Clifford Hale

Dec 18, 2014

Doyle C. Hale, age 83 of Kerhonkson, formerly of Marlboro, died Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born September 12, 1931 in Castlewood, VA the son of John and Minnie (Turner) Hale.

 

Military graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, 11am at New Paltz Rural Cemetery, 81 Plains Road, New Paltz, NY.

John "Jack" Blanschan

John "Jack" Blanschan

Dec 12, 2014

John “Jack” Blanschan, of Accord, NY passed away in the comfort of his home on December 12, 2014. He was 80 years old. Jack was born on August 14, 1934 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Duffner) Blanschan.

 

Jack was a retired plumber having worked for 35 years for the Plumbers and Steam Fitters...

Linda Ann Sprague

Linda Ann Sprague

Dec 5, 2014

Linda Ann Sprague of Accord, NY died on December 5, 2014. She was 67 years old. Born on March 21, 1947 in New York City to Theresa (Montana) and Henry Stanislowski.

 

Linda is survived by her husband of 35 years, Kenneth. Her children; Catherine Fox, Theresa (Fox) Soto, and Jennifer (Fox) Rose. Her sister, Kathy and her brothers, Steve...

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