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.

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...

Harry "Pete" Keator
Apr 10, 2013
Harry B. Keator “Pete” of Kerhonkson entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Pete was born on November 12, 1933 the son of the late Harry E. and Florence D. (Barringer) Keator.
He served in the U.S. Army in Korea in 1954. He was a...

Josephine Mesceda
Mar 18, 2013
Josephine Mesceda of Kerhonkson, NY passed away at her daughter’s home on Monday March 18, 2013. She was 95 years old. Josephine was born on July 4, 1917 in Laflin, PA; she was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Voitus) Jurista.
Josephine is survived by her daughters Jeanette Bazinet and her husband Michael of...

Betty D. Cummings
Mar 15, 2013
Betty D. Cummings, 84, died at her home in Accord New York. Born on May 9, 1928 in Glen Head, NY, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Ella Dunn. Betty married her husband Edwin G. Cummings upon his return from active duty in the Korean War. They were married for 54 years until Ned's...
Benjamin John Million
Mar 15, 2013
Benjamin John Million of Kerhonkson, NY, died March 15, 2013 at Hudson Valley Hospital. Ben was born on August 7, 1926 in Queens, NY and was 86 years old at the time of his passing. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Marion (Murphy) Million. Most recently Ben was living at the New York State...

Kateryna Bihun
Mar 14, 2013
Kateryna Bihun of Kerhonkson, NY died Thursday, March 14, 2013. She was 100 years old. Kateryna was born on October 5, 1912 in Balegroda, Ukraine.
Visiting hours will be Sunday, March 17th from 5-7pm at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The Panakhyda will begin at 6:00pm that evening. The Holy Sacrifice of the...

Irena Lesiw
Mar 7, 2013
Irena Lesiw of Kerhonkson, NY died Thursday, March 7, 2013. She was 91. Irena was born on October 21, 1921 in Nyzankovychi, Ukraine, the daughter of Wasyl and Anna (Hrynkewych) Dubniak.
Irena had lived in Kerhonkson since 1968. She was a member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church and involved with the Ukrainian National...

Denys Bednarsky
Mar 6, 2013
Denys Bednarsky of Kerhonkson, NY died Wednesday, March 6, 2013. He was 85. Denys was born on January 18, 1928 in Lviv, Ukraine.
Visiting hours will be Sunday, March 10th 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...
Philip Roy Conklin
Mar 6, 2013
Philip Roy Conklin a lifelong resident of Kerhonkson passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 59 years old. Philip was born on June 26, 1953 in Ellenville; he was the son of the late Roy and Earla (Davis) Conklin.
Philip attended Rondout Valley Schools and furthered his education...

Elvira H. Van Aken
Mar 6, 2013
Elvira H. Van Aken of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Kingston City Hospital. She was 93 years old. Elvira was born on September 22, 1919 in Krumville, NY; the daughter of George and Flossie (Trowbridge) Wager.
Elvira was a faithful parishioner of the Ellenville Reformed Church. She was...