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.

Leon Decker

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Michael Babiuk

Michael Babiuk

Jun 3, 2013

Funeral services are private and at the discretion of the family.

Jaroslaw Mytrofaniuk

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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