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.

Marion Helena Van Aken
Sep 1, 2014
Marion Helena Bush Van Aken, a life long resident of the area passed away at her home on Monday, September 1, 2014. She was 87 years old. Marion was born on May 31, 1927 in High Falls, NY; the daughter of Frend B. and Orpha (Silkworth) Bush.
Marion had married Ralph A. Van Aken on August 26, 1945. He...

Anna Fil
Aug 30, 2014
Anna Fil of Kerhonkson, NY died Saturday, August 30, 2014. She was 90. Anna was born on July 30, 1924 in Selo Seredne, Ukraine, the daughter of Ignatz and Parania (Soltys) Carewicz.
Anna’s husband Julian passed away in January 2011. She is survived by her daughter Irene Carrato and her husband Pete of Maryland, and her two grandchildren,...

Joseph Marciw
Aug 25, 2014
Joseph Marciw of Kerhonkson, NY, died Monday, August 25, 2014. He was 92. Joseph was born in Ukraine on June 20, 1922, the son of Michaelis and Mariae (Borko) Marciw.
Joseph leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Anna (Kuczynska) Marciw.
Visiting will be on Friday, August 29, 2014 from 5-7pm at H.B. Humiston Funeral Home, 30 42nd...
Annette Cooperman
Aug 14, 2014
Annette E. Cooperman of Kingston, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 14, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was 64 years old. Annette was born on July 14, 1950 in the Bronx; the daughter of the late William and Betty Cooperman.
Annette had worked as a Customer Care Representative for United Health Care in Kingston. Her family...
Simon Hornbeck
Aug 1, 2014
Simon Hornbeck, a life long resident of the area passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 87 years old. Simon was born on January 3, 1927 in Kripplebush, NY; the son of Jacob and Fanny (Simmons) Hornbeck.
Simon had served his country in the United States Army during World...
Arthur M. Stockin
Jul 21, 2014
Arthur M. Stockin died peacefully at his home in Kerhonkson on July 21, 2014. Born November 24, 1939 to George M. Stockin and Miriam Hollenbeck Stockin.
Art had married Laurette Turner on March 30, 1974.
Art had spent his entire life in Ulster County, growing up in Kerhonkson, NY and graduating from Kerhonkson High School in 1957. He attended SUNY...

Mimi Haley
Jul 12, 2014
Mimi L. Haley of Millis died on July 12, 2014 at the Metro West Hospital in Natick. She was born August 17, 1924 (she was just 36 days short of her 90th birthday). Mimi is survived by her beloved husband, Kenneth Haley where they resided in Millis, MA for 35 years. She is also survived by her two daughters, Shelley...

Frank M Spada
Jul 5, 2014
Frank Michael Spada Sr., 73, of Bayside, TX and formerly Olivebridge, NY passed away July 5, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Frank was born on April 28, 1941 in Ellenville, New York; he was the son of Frank and Vera Spada. Mr. Spada was an attorney with a private practice in Accord, NY, for many years, as well...

Harry Burbela
Jul 5, 2014
Harry Burbela of Red Hook, NY, died Saturday, July 5, 2014. He was 91. Harry was born in Lichen, Ukraine on February 4, 1923, the son of John and Anna Burbela.
Harry was pre-deceased by his wife Ann (Parimuha) Burbela. Ann had died April 14, 2007.
Visiting will be on Monday, July 7, 2014 from 5-7pm at H.B....

Michael Dziuban
Jun 27, 2014
Michael Dziuban of Swan Lake, NY, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center. He was 87 years old. Michael was born on August 21, 1926 in Ukraine; he was the son of Anna and George Dziuban.
Mr. Dziuban was a talented musician. He had worked as a maintenance mechanic for 3M in Newark, NJ....
Mary Kruh
Jun 24, 2014
Mary Kruh, of Kerhonkson, NY died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at her home. She was 96 years old. Mary was born on July 18, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY; the daughter of John and Catherine (Souekolo) Mudryk.
Mrs. Kruh was a member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church where she served on many committees throughout the years. She was a...

Lewis H. Depuy, Jr.
Jun 17, 2014
Lewis H. Depuy, Jr. of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Health Alliance Hospital, Mary’s Ave. Campus. He was 73 years old. Lewis was born on June 26, 1940 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of the late Lewis and Jessie (Bessimer) Depuy.
Mr. Depuy was a jack of all trades having worked as...
Carlton L. Schoonmaker
May 30, 2014
Carlton L. Schoonmaker died peacefully in his sleep at his home of 63 years on May 30th, 2014. Born April 25th, 1918, to Joseph Schoonmaker and Helen Churchill, he was a life long resident of Kerhonkson, NY.
Carlton was married to the late Thelma Waruch-Schoonmaker on April 27, 1947. Thelma passed on April 22, 1988. They had been...
Mark Glenn Bartle
May 22, 2014
Mark Glenn Bartle, 59, of Kerhonkson, passed away peacefully after a long illness on May 22, 2014, surrounded by his family.
Mark was born April 4, 1955 in Goshen, NY. He was a 1973 graduate of Rondout Valley High School. Mark worked for Agway Inc., John Deere, and then became Manager of Mike’s Auto Parts and CarQuest in Rosendale,...
Jesse Nadoolman
May 16, 2014
Jesse Nadoolman of Kerhonkson, NY and a former resident of Bellerose, NY, passed away on May 16, 2014 at his home. He was 89 years old.
Jesse was born July 5, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY and raised in South Fallsburg. He was the son of Jacob and Sarah (Siegel) Nadoolman.
Jesse served his country in the United States...
Doris Lamon
May 6, 2014
On the morning of May 6, 2014, Doris B. Lamon died peacefully of natural causes at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. Doris was 84.
Doris was born on May 29, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the fourth child and second daughter to John & Emma Wind Betz. As a long-time resident of the town of Kerhonkson, she...