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.
Donald Lennon
Jan 11, 2013
Donald Eugene Lennon of Napanoch, NY died Friday, January 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 62 years old. Donald was born in Ellenville, NY on April 12, 1950; he was the son of Florence (Avery) and the late Gilbert T. Lennon. Mr. Lennon had worked as a Corrections Officer for Eastern Correctional Facility for 17...

Martha Sampayo
Jan 5, 2013
Funeral services will be celebrated on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 12:30pm.
Natalie B. Worden
Jan 4, 2013
Natalie B. Worden, 85, formerly of Ellenville, NY died on January 4, 2013. Natalie was born on July 12, 1927 in Clintondale, NY, the daughter of George H. and Gladys M. (Simpson) Ackhart. As a child Natalie was adopted and raised by her grandparents, Eli and Idella Simpson. Natalie was a member of Pilgrim Holiness Church in Stone Ridge. She...
Bertha Hinden
Dec 29, 2012
Graveside funeral services will be held on December 31, 2012 at 2pm at the Kerhonkson Synagogue Cemetery.
Clifford P. Booth
Dec 16, 2012
Clifford P. Booth of Clayton, NC, formerly of Kerhonkson, NY, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 in Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, NC. He was 70 years old. Mr. Booth was born on December 18, 1941 in Kingston, NY. He was the son of the late Paul and Evelyn (Baker) Booth. Mr. Booth served his country in the United States Navy....
Nicholas Oprysko
Dec 15, 2012
Nicholas Oprysko of Accord, died Saturday, December 15, 2012. He was 86 years old. Nicholas was born on June 15, 1926 in NYC, the son of Dmytro and Katherine (Kushtak) Oprysko. A proud member of the "Catholic War Veterans", Nicholas served his country honorably in Germany during the Second World War. He was a giving and active member in his...
Donald V. Rivenburg
Dec 13, 2012
Donald V. Rivenburg of Accord, NY, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 in Ellenville Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was 79 years old. Mr. Rivenburg was born on July 5, 1933 in Horton, he was the son of the late William and Edna (Morgan) Rivenburg. Mr. Rivenburg served his country in the United States Navy on the USS...
Cynthia H. Kleinsmith
Dec 12, 2012
Cynthia H. Kleinsmith of Kerhonkson, NY, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012. She was 58 years old. Cynthia was born March 5, 1954 in Scranton, PA, the daughter of George and Dorothy Smith. On August 18, 1984 she had married Keith Kleinsmith in the Jacobsburg State Park, Belfast, PA. Keith had died in April 2006. Cyndy formerly worked for the Ulster...
Annemarie Beck
Dec 7, 2012
Annemarie Beck of Accord, NY, died Friday, December 7, 2012. Wife of Theodore Beck. Annemarie was 82 years old. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Monday the 10th at 10am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will follow at Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson.
Angela Lorraine Fries
Nov 16, 2012
Angela Lorraine Fries of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012. She was 16 years old. Angela was born on January 7, 1996 in Kingston; she was the daughter of Brett Fries and Jilyn Lynch. Angela was a junior at Rondout Valley High School. She was active in the drama club, was very artistic and enjoyed writing poetry....
John J. Pryhoda
Nov 13, 2012
Memorial Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Saturday, November 17th. A prayer service will be begin at 7pm that evening. Say not in grief 'he is no more' Live in thankfulness that he was' In Honor of John's Memory we are asking that donations be made to Kidney Cancer Research in lieu of sending flowers. Kidney Cancer Research is...
Thomas John Hrabosky
Nov 12, 2012
Thomas John Hrabosky of Kerhonkson, NY, died Monday, November 12, 2012. He was 67 years old. Mr. Hrabosky was born on May 7, 1945 in Manhattan, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Sembrat) Hrabosky. Thomas had served his country with the US Air Force in 1963. Before moving to Kerhonkson where he has lived for the...
Shirley Miller Zeko
Nov 11, 2012
Shirley "Tippy" Miller Zeko, 78 of Concord, NC and formerly of Accord, NY, passed away on November 11 at her home in North Carolina. Born October 24, 1934 in Spring Glen, NY, she was the wife of Robert J. Zeko, who preceded her in death, and the daughter of the late Henry Miller, Sr. and Tessa Avery Miller. Tippy spent...

Frank Joseph Pugliese
Nov 11, 2012
Frank J. Pugliese of Kripplebush, NY, died Sunday, November 11, 2012. He was 82 years old. Mr. Pugliese was born on March 28, 1930 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Frank and Stella (Cena) Pugliese. On June 27, 1954 Frank had married Joan Van Vliet in Ellenville. Together they have lived in Kripplebush for the last 37...
Margaret J. Flynn
Nov 1, 2012
Margaret J. Flynn, 69 of Kerhonkson, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 1, 2012. Margaret was born on August 9, 1943 in New York City, the daughter of Clarence and Miriam (Taroni) Griffis. Margaret was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kerhonkson. She worked at the Pinegrove Ranch previously for many years. She...

Joseph Henry Straub
Oct 23, 2012
Funeral services for Joseph are private and at the discretion of the family.
Thomas Louis Maldarelli, Sr
Oct 18, 2012
Thomas Louis Maldarelli, Sr. of Accord, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012. He was 77 years old. Thomas was born on January 19, 1935 in Manhattan; he was the son of George and Ursula (Burke) Maldarelli. Mr. Maldarelli served in the Army National Guard before being called to active duty with the United States Army. He was honorable...
Douglas Owen Simpson
Oct 16, 2012
Douglas Owen Simpson, 75, of Wawarsing, NY passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Douglas was born on December 17, 1936; he was the son of Andrew and Laura (Bell) Simpson. Mr. Simpson was a veteran with the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He traveled the world for 22 years making a...
William J. Lenard
Oct 3, 2012
William J. Lenard, 77, resident of Kerhonkson, NY for 50 years, passed way October 3, 2012 in Amsterdam, NY. William was born December 7, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY; the second son of Isidor and Miraslova (Habjan) Lenard. William graduated from St. Francis Xavier H.S., NYC (1952), and received his BA and MA degrees from Fordham University, NYC (1958 and 1970)....
James Severin Brush
Sep 26, 2012
James Severin Brush, born February 6, 1921 in Stone Ridge, NY, died September 26, 2012 in Sarasota, FL. Mr. Brush was a former Correctional Officer at Eastern Correctional Facility for 29 years. Most recently he worked as a Security Maintenance Manager for Sloan Technologies, Santa Barbara, CA, and had retired in 1992 to Sarasota, FL. James was a member of...