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.

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...

Melania Kokorudz
May 1, 2014
Melania Kokorudz of Kerhonkson, NY died Thursday, May 1, 2014. She was 96 years old. Melania was born on July 27 1917 in Lviv, Ukraine.
Visiting hours will be Sunday, May 4th from 5-7pm at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The Panakhyda will begin at 6:00pm that evening. The Holy Sacrifice of the Divine Liturgy will be Monday,...
Nadia Shepard
Apr 28, 2014
Nadia Shepard of Ellenville passed away in late April at the age of 104. Along with her late husband, Max, she was a great supporter of performing arts programs at SUNY New Paltz and elsewhere around the region after coming to Ellenville in the 1960s when Max was recruited to work for Channel Master. Shepard was born Nadia Linden on...
Anna Hankewycz
Mar 31, 2014
Anna Hankewycz of Newburgh, NY formerly of New York City died Monday, March 31, 2014. She was 94. Anna was born on March 2, 1920 in Arezzo, Italy, the daughter of Pietro and Maria (Malatesti) Peruzzi.
On January 14, 1946 Anna had married George Hankewycz. Together with their two children Maria and Marta, they emigrated to the United States in 1951 and...

Ethel "Boots" Fisher
Mar 26, 2014
Ethel “Boots” Fisher of New York City, formerly Kerhonkson, NY, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. She was 92 years old. Ethel was born on July 28, 1921 in Kerhonkson; she was the daughter of Lewis and Fannie (Miller) Fisher.
Ethel grew up in a large family being one of ten...
Olga Szysz
Mar 5, 2014
Olga Szysz of Kerhonkson, NY died Wednesday, March 5, 2014. She was 81. Olga was born on July 15, 1932 in Garfield, New Jersey, the daughter of George and Mary (Holub) Yacyniak.
Olga had lived in Garfield, NJ prior to moving to Kerhonkson. She was married to Wasyl Szysz who predeceased her in 2012. She taught 2nd & 3rd...

Ray Burkard
Mar 3, 2014
Ray Burkard of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014 at his home. He was 62 years old. Ray was born on January 28, 1952 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Henry and Elsie (Carpenter) Burkard.
Ray was a self employed mason and carpenter.
He is survived by his fiancé, Donna White...
William H. Rine, Jr.
Mar 3, 2014
William “Bill” H. Rine, Jr. of Napanoch , NY , passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Ellenville Regional Hospital . He was 73 years old. William was born on July 6, 1940 in Lewisburg , PA; he was the son of the late William and Louise (Wertz) Rine.
Mr. Rine served his country with the United States Marine...
Stephanie Ann Berwecky
Mar 1, 2014
Stephanie Ann Berwecky of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014. She was 60 years old. Stephanie was born on November 2, 1953 in Greenville, SC; she was the daughter of Francis Ignatius and Ada Mae (Bergling) Tennyson III.
Stephanie had married Kenneth Steven Berwecky in Colorado and together became area residents for over twenty years. You may know...

Harold Montanye
Feb 18, 2014
Harold Montanye, Jr. of Accord, NY died suddenly on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. He was 79 years old. Harold was born on March 23, 1934 in Newburgh, NY; he was the son of Harold and Irene (Heller) Montanye.
Mr. Montanye was an avid race car driver and was known as one of the best racers around. Later...

Remedios Friedlander
Feb 9, 2014
Remedios (Remy) Castro Friedlander, a long time resident of Friedlander drive in Kerhonkson, NY died peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 9, 2014. She was 90 years old. Remy was born on Sept. 5, 1923 in Tarlac, Philippines. She was married to the late Abraham Friedlander in June 1946.
Remy was a poultry farmer the owner of Friedlander Farm in Kerhonkson from 1950 to 1971. She was an avid bowler and member of the...