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.
Iwan Chemij
Feb 9, 2013
Iwan Chemij of Kerhonkson, NY died Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was 92. Iwan was born on July 7, 1920 in Medyn, Ukraine. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, February 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 Wednesday, February 13th 10am at...
Wilma Clark
Feb 7, 2013
Joy for being a part of her life and sorrow for her loss. Until we are reunited.
Funeral services for Wilma will be private and at the discretion of the family.
David Wayne DePew
Feb 3, 2013
David "Wayne" DePew a life long resident of Kerhonkson, NY, lost his courageous year-long battle with cancer on Sunday, February 3, 2013. He was 62 years old. Wayne was born on May 2, 1950 in Ellenville, NY the son of David Sherman and Aileen (Twaddell) DePew. In Wayne's teenage years, he played rhythm guitar in his band STP with some...
William James Cyr "Wilson"
Feb 1, 2013
William James Cyr, "Wilson", of Summerville, SC and a long time resident of Kerhonkson passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2013. He was 42 years old. Wilson was born on April 4, 1970 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Patrick J. and Beatrice (Conklin) Cyr. Mr. Cyr had graduated from Rondout Valley High School in...
James J. Harned
Feb 1, 2013
James J. Harned, of Accord, NY, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Kingston Hospital, peacefully, with his loving family at his side. He was 81. Son of the late Leroy Harned and Florence Hagenlocker, he was born on April 30, 1931, in Newark, NJ. James was employed by Ford Motor Company in Mahwah, NJ for 20 years and...
Nancy Copley
Jan 15, 2013
Private funeral services and interment for Nancy were held on January 21, 2013.
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...



