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.

Seymour Zuckrow
Jul 8, 2013
Seymour M. Zuckrow, 75, of Ellenville died on Monday, July 8, 2013.
Funeral services will be private and at the discretion of the family.

Lillian Coddington
Jul 8, 2013
Lillian Coddington, 84, of Accord, NY passed away Monday, July 8, 2013.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ernie Coddington, who had died in 2007.
She is survived by her children: a daughter, LuAnn Miller and her husband, Mike of Accord; a daughter, Nancy Tierney and her husband, Tom of Syracuse; a son,...
Gladys Gray
Jul 6, 2013
Gladys Gray of Accord, NY died peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2013 with her husband at her bedside. She was 75 years old. Gladys was born on December 3, 1937 in Kerhonkson, NY the daughter of the late Ross and Catherine (Vandemark) Churchill.
On July 9, 1961 Gladys had married Russell Gray at the Rochester Reformed...

Neonilia Bednarsky
Jul 4, 2013
Neonilia Bednarsky of Kerhonkson, NY died Thursday, July 4, 2013. She was 93. Neonilia was born on November 9, 1919 in Ukraine.
Visiting hours will be Friday, July 12th 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 Saturday,...

Leon Decker
Jun 29, 2013
Leon Decker of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013. He was 85 years old. Leon was born on July 24, 1927 in Rochester, NY; he was the son of Daniel and Grace (Forman) Decker.
Leon was a carpenter and all around handyman. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
Mr. Decker...

Michael O'Reilly
Jun 23, 2013
Michael O’Reilly, age 48, of Stone Ridge, NY died peacefully Sunday, June 23, 2013 at his home.
He was the cherished son of Gail O’Reilly, loving brother of John and Gary O’Reilly, devoted grandson of Mary and the late Frank Rogers and beloved nephew of Patricia (Bennett) Boffardi. Also survived by his cousin...

Alexander A. Lypka
Jun 12, 2013
Alexander A. Lypka, age 88, of Accord, NY died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at his home. Alex was born June 4, 1925 in Clifton, NJ. He is the son of the late Andrew and Lena (Zuzanska) Lypka.
Mr. Lypka served his country in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He had been...

Edward R. Heil
Jun 9, 2013
Services are private and at the discretion of the family. A memorial service for Ed will be announced at a later date.

Anna Jaruch
Jun 9, 2013
Anna Jaruch of Kerhonkson, formerly of Astoria, died Sunday, June 9, 2013. She was 90 years old. Anna was born on May 30, 1923 in Ukraine.
The Panakhyda will be Tuesday, June 11th at 9am at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. Burial will follow at Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Hamptonburgh.
Harriett Fuller
Jun 5, 2013
Harriett Fuller of Kerhonkson, passed away Wednesday, June 5th at Ten Broeck Commons Nursing Home. Born on August 5th, 1932 she was the daughter of Earl & Carrie (Irwin) Storey. Harriett is survived by her four children, Frances Heine, Wayne Storey, Linda Chance and Leon Fuller, Jr.; Two sisters,Virginia Storey and Gladys Carey; Eight Grand Children, Robert Tranchina, Marie Tranchina,...

Jaroslaw Mytrofaniuk
Jun 3, 2013
Jaroslaw Mytrofaniuk of Kerhonkson, NY, died June 3, 2013, at Westchester Medical Center. Jerry was born in Ukraine on August 15, 1928, to the late Sawa and Alexandra (Domalewsky) Mytrofaniuk (Markowsky) and was the brother of the late Bohdan Mytrofaniuk.
He became a U.S. citizen and proudly served his country in the United States Army, enlisting in 1949 and...

Walter Jayson Startup
Jun 1, 2013
Walter Jayson Startup of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013. He was 40 years old. Walter was born on August 23, 1972 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of Walter R. Startup and Gail J. Corwin Startup.
Mr. Startup was a self employed carpenter who enjoyed woodworking. He was an avid baseball fan and...

Fred M Shade Jr.
May 26, 2013
Fred M. Shade Jr. of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at the Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 77 years old. Fred was born on July 10, 1935 in Hickory, NC; he was the son of Fred and Eva (Shuford) Shade.
Mr. Shade retired from the United States Army in 1977 following 22 years of...
Alice Conklin
May 25, 2013
Alice Conklin of Kerhonkson, NY died on Saturday, May 25, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was 65 years old. Alice was born on March 22, 1948 in Kingston, NY the daughter of the late John and Alida (Relyea) Miller.
On October 17, 1965 Alice had married James G. Conklin at the Ellenville Methodist Church. James...
Agnes Chomanczuk
May 12, 2013
Agnes Chomanczuk of Kerhonkson, NY died Sunday, May 12, 2013. She was 86. Agnes was born on March 30, 1927 in Megesheim, Germany, the daughter of Karl and Anna (Kleebauer) Bay.
Agnes had lived in Kerhonkson since 1968. She was an active committee member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church serving as the secretary/treasurer...

Olga Rawluk
May 7, 2013
Olga Rawluk of Kerhonkson, NY died Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Olga was born in Ukraine, the daughter of Ivan and Stefania (Hrydyska) Martynowycz.
Olga was a member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church and had been a school teacher in Washington, NJ. She was predeceased by her husband Roman Rawluk who died in 2002.
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Florence C. Lennon
May 4, 2013
Florence C. Lennon of Wawarsing, NY died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Health Alliance, Broadway Campus. She was 85 years old. Mrs. Lennon was born in Shokan, NY on October 24, 1927; she was the daughter of Mitchell and Leona (Beesimer) Avery.
Doris Terrell
Apr 25, 2013
Doris Terrell of Kerhonkson, NY passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at her home. She was 82. Doris was born in South Carolina on October 9, 1930; she was the daughter of Simon and Sally Mae (Archie) Peake and the widow of William E. Terrell.
On April 27, 1963 Doris married William Terrell. They...