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.

Harry William Christian
Nov 23, 2013
Harry W. Christian passed from this world Saturday, November 23, 2013. He was 86 years old. Harry was born August 24, 1927 in Ellenville; the son of Harry and Latilda (DeWitt) Christian. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years Elfriede Benz Christian.
Mr. Christian was a World War II American Merchant Marine Veteran serving...

Robert J. Yeager
Nov 19, 2013
Robert J. Yeager of High Falls died on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. He was 78 years old. Robert was born July 29, 1935 in Wawarsing; the son of Sherman and Ester (Phillips) Yeager.
Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a Correctional Officer for 12 years and then Industrial Supervisor until...

Osyp Moroz
Nov 12, 2013
Osyp Moroz of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013. He was 86 years old.
Visiting will be held on Sunday, November 17th from 5-7 pm. Panakhyda will begin at 6pm
Mass will be celebrtaed Monday, November 18th at 10 am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Holy Spirit Cemetery in Hamptonburg,...

Sereana Lynn Redner
Nov 11, 2013
Sereana Lynn Redner passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013. She was 34 years old. Sereana was born on March 8, 1979 in Kingston; she was the daughter of Richard and Denise (Smith) Rothberg.
In addition to her parents, Sereana is survived by her husband William and their children Andrew Schmadel, Richard and Angelina Redner.

Loretta Ann Schambach
Oct 19, 2013
Loretta Ann Schambach of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. She was 80 years old. Loretta was born on March 29, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Truebig) Schroder.
Loretta is survived by her loving husband Richard whom she married on December 23, 1951, her...
Gertrude Rapp
Oct 18, 2013
Gertrude L. Rapp passed on in peace with Nancy by her side, Friday, October 18, 2013 at 93 years old. She follows the path to her husband, Wendell fondly known as Sam who passed on the same day in 1978.
Dearly loved and remembered by her daughter Nancy Rapp – Bennett and son Marcus Rapp. Lovingly missed by...
John "Jack" Henry Kelly, Sr.
Sep 29, 2013
John “Jack” Henry Kelly, Sr. of Samsonville died on Sunday, September 29, 2013. He was 78 years old. Jack was born on July 13, 1935 in Staten Island; he was the son of Dennis and Loretta (Hawkes) Kelly.
On November 19, 1955 Jack had married Arlene Firstner at the Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Earl James Penny
Sep 29, 2013
Earl James Penny of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at his home. He was 59 years old. Earl was born on February 7, 1954 in Poughkeepsie, NY; he was the son of the late Earl and Margaret (Waldron) Penny.
Mr. Penny had served our country in the United States Marine Corp. He...

Kathleen M. Oddy
Sep 27, 2013
Kathleen M. Oddy of Accord, NY, died Friday, September 27, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was 67 years old. Mrs. Oddy was born on May 19, 1946 in Kingston; she was the daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Kilmer) Dugan.
Kathleen was an avid motorcyclist. She loved nature, being outdoors, camping, playing...
Joseph Martin Giambruno
Sep 24, 2013
Joseph Martin Giambruno of Kerhonkson, NY, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 69 years old. Joseph was born on September 3, 1944 in Jamaica, NY; he was the son of the late Anthony Giambruno
and Josephine Viscana.
Joseph had worked as a Houseman at the Hudson Valley Inn for 17...
Helen Viola DePew
Sep 21, 2013
Helen Viola DePew, 74, of Kerhonkson, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. Wife of Gerald L. DePew, daughter of the late Frank and Ruth Lane, born on December 17, 1938 in Ellenville, NY.
Predeceased by her brother, Frank Lane, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband Gerald L. DePew; her daughter, Shelly...
Evelyn de Jager
Sep 17, 2013
Evelyn (Eeuwkje) de Jager of Accord, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Golden Hill Health Care Center. She was 102 years old. Evelyn was born on May 4, 1911 in Friesland, Netherlands; she was the daughter of Eeltje and Akke van der Kooij.
Evelyn along with her husband Arthur emigrated from the Netherlands...

Marilyn J. Robinson
Sep 14, 2013
Marilyn J. Robinson of Kerhonkson, NY, died Saturday, September 14, 2013. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Robinson was born on May 28, 1924 in Kingston, NY. She was the daughter of the late Maynard and Sara (Smith) DeWitt.
Marilyn had been a lifelong resident of the area. She had been a member...
Lawrence Pioli
Sep 8, 2013
Lawrence Pioli of Kerhonkson, NY, died Sunday, September 8, 2013. He was 96 years old. Mr. Pioli was born on January 4, 1917 in New York City; he was the son of the late Joseph and Teresa (Armani) Pioli.
On June 24, 1939 Lawrence had married Louise Zazzi in Elmhurst, NY.
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Roger Alan Hetherington
Sep 5, 2013
Roger Alan Hetherington, “Dodgie”, of Kerhonkson, NY, and formerly of Rhinebeck, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2013.
He will be remembered by all of those he touched for his kind and generous heart, his strength, his incredible mind and his fabulous sense of humor.
He will be...

Robert S. Gelles
Aug 13, 2013
Funeral services for Robert are private and at the discretion of the family.
Agnes Veronica Campbell
Aug 10, 2013
Agnes Veronica Campbell of Kerhonkson, NY, died Saturday, August 10, 2013. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Campbell was born on October 4, 1923 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late James and Sara (Carr) Russell.
On August 21, 1946 Agnes had married Thomas J. Campbell in New York...
Stephen Wayne Lincoln
Aug 3, 2013
Stephen Wayne Lincoln of Accord, NY passed away at his home with his wife by his side on Saturday, August 3, 2013. He was 72 years old. Stephen was born on April 19, 1941 in Millbridge, ME; he was the son of Stephen and Lorraine (Gardner) Lincoln.
On January 20, 1962 Stephen had...
John A. Lasoski
Jul 24, 2013
John A. Lasoski, age 53, died suddenly on July 24, 2013, the son of John and Jennie Rose (Mirando) Lasoski.
He was born on February 4, 1960 in Queens, NY and spent most of his life upstate. He enjoyed fishing and playing guitar, but his true passion was sailing. He is survived by his wife Gwen,...