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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dorothy Swirski
Dec 1, 2014
Dorothy Hazel Stevens Swirski
August 8, 1923 – December 1, 2014
Dorothy Swirski of Kerhonkson, NY age 91 passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Huntington, NY. She was born on August 8, 1923 in Maspeth, NY.
Dorothy, Beloved wife of the late Felix Swirski; Daughter of the late Joseph and Sigrid Stevens; Beloved mother...
Van G. Feinberg
Nov 28, 2014
Van G. Feinberg of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Health Alliance Hospital. He was 59 years old. Born on June 20, 1955 in Kingston; he was the son of the late Henry C. and Ann (Mishkin) Feinberg.
Van graduated from Ulster County Community College with an Associates Degree and later attended Sienna College. He was...

Peter Tucci
Nov 26, 2014
Peter Tucci of Kerhonkson passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Ten Broeck Commons. He was 82 years old. Born on January 2, 1932 in the Bronx; he was the son of the late James V. and Frances Tucci.
Peter was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He had worked as a...

Deidre Anne O'Halloran
Nov 20, 2014
Deidre Anne O’Halloran of Roslindale, MA formerly of Kerhonkson, NY died on November 20, 2014. She was 55 years old. Born on January 21, 1959 in Hollywood, FL to Patricia J. (Campbell) O’Halloran and the late Robert W. O’Halloran.
Deidre graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in 1977. She attended Boston University on a full athletic scholarship for...
Lorin S. Conklin
Nov 9, 2014
Lorin S. Conklin a lifelong resident of Kerhonkson passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was 65 years old. Born on January 27, 1949 in Kerhonkson; he was the son of the late Roy and Earla (Davis) Conklin.
Lorin was a decorated war veteran having served in the United States Marines Corps during Vietnam. He...

Robert A. Walker
Oct 30, 2014
Robert A. Walker of Accord, NY, passed away suddenly at his home on October 30, 2014. He was 64 years old. He was born on May 13, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY at Bushwick Hospital to his parents, Alfred and Elfrieda Walker.
Robert was predeceased by his father, Alfred, his grandparents, Arthur and Frieda Winter of Rosendale, NY and...