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.
Frank B. Barnwell
Jun 24, 2012
Frank Barnwell 33, born November 1, 1978 (All Saints Day) was welcomed into Heavens gates on June 24, 2012. Survived by his mother Anne Markle, father Frank Barnwell, stepfather James Markle, sister Jessica Barnwell, nephew Jordan Gwynn, son Frank Barnwell, Jr. and daughter Alexus Barnwell as well as many friends whom he truly cherished. Frankie was born and grew up...
Irene Teluk
May 29, 2012
Irene Teluk of Kerhonkson, NY died Tuesday, May 29, 2012. She was 85. Irene was born on June 20, 1926 in Ukraine. Visiting hours will be Friday, June 1st from 5-7pm at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The Panakhyda will begin at 6:30pm that evening. The Holy Sacrifice of the Divine Liturgy will be Saturday, June 2nd 10am at Holy...
Arnold Jay Gottesman
May 28, 2012
Arnold Jay Gottesman 81, of Kerhonkson died on Monday, May 28, 2012. Arnold was born on September 1, 1930 in Manhattan, NY; he was the son of S. Lawrence and Ethel (Silverman) Gottesman. Arnold had served his country in the United States Army from 1948-1949 and the Army Reserve from 1949-1954. He attended Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan and had...
Evelyn Ruth Johnsen
May 20, 2012
Evelyn Ruth Johnsen 89, of Accord died on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Evelyn was born on March 5, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of Al and Emmy (Samualsen) Sather and the widow of Haywood Johnsen who died in April 2001. Evelyn lived in the area for over sixty years and worked at Benedictine Hospital as assistant to...
Carole Marie Banks
May 17, 2012
Carole Marie Banks (Babcock / Ellsworth) of Accord NY, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2012, following a long illness. Born on May 25, 1937 at Catskill Hospital, Catskill, NY, Carole was the former wife of the Late Sgt.Joseph H. Ellsworth (NYSP/ Retired), of Accord NY and The Late Barry Banks (Bank Brothers Plumbing and Heating Contractors Inc.),...
Gail M. Geiselhart
May 4, 2012
Gail M. Geiselhart 59, of Kerhonkson died on Friday, May 4, 2012. Gail was born on July 25, 1952 in Kingston, NY to Chester and Shirley (Miller) Shultis. Many will remember Gail from her working at Pine Grove Ranch in Kerhonkson. She always loved reaching out to her grandchildren on her computer. Some of her family may have even called...
Carolyn M. Waruch
Apr 29, 2012
Carolyn M. Waruch 89, a life long resident of Cherrytown died on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born on June 10, 1922 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Mary Szymanski White and Nelson M. White. She was predeceased by her husband, Sam Waruch who died in 1996. Carolyn is survived by her daughter Jane...
James G. Conklin
Apr 28, 2012
James G. Conklin of Kerhonkson, NY died on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 72 years old. James was born on August 5, 1939 in Roxbury, NY the son of Walter and Nellie (Vandermark) Conklin. On October 17, 1965 James had married Alice Miller at the Ellenville Methodist Church. James was a real...
Edna B. Hasbrouck
Apr 15, 2012
Edna B. Hasbrouck a lifelong resident of Kingston, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Ten Broeck Commons. She was 92 years old. Edna was born on November 22, 1919 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of Harry and Helen (Griffin) Beatty and the widow of Severyn Hasbrouck Sr. Those who knew Edna also knew her...
Norma Louisa Martin
Apr 12, 2012
Norma Louisa Martin of Accord, NY passed away peacefully on April 12, 2012 at the Golden Hill Health Care Center. She was 99 years old. Norma was born on February 1, 1913 in Paterson, NJ, the daughter of Ralph and Lillian (Tunis) Jackson and the widow of Arthur Samuels Martin. Norma was a member of the First Reformed Church of...
Mabel E. Chipp
Apr 9, 2012
Mabel E. Chipp (Humiston), 96, died on Monday, April 9, 2012 at the Kingston Hospital. Mabel was a lifelong resident of Kerhonkson, the loving daughter to the late Margaret and Howard Humiston, the founder of the H. B. Humiston Funeral Home in Kerhonkson. Throughout her life, Mabel was active in several service and civil organizations. She was a member of...

Helen E. Cooke
Mar 26, 2012
Helen E. Cooke of Accord, NY died on Monday, March 26, 2012 at Benedictine Hospital. She was 74 years old. Helen was born on March 17, 1938 in Ogdensburg, NY the daughter of Chauncey and Helen (Smith) Schneider. Helen was predeceased by her husband Joseph Lloyd Cooke, who died this past April, as well as her brothers, George and Richard...
Frances M. Vohs
Mar 19, 2012
Frances Colville Vohs died March 19, 2012 at the Kingston Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Vohs. She is survived by her cousins H. Alan Terwilliger of Kingston, NY and A. Richard Terwilliger of Kerhonkson, NY and numerous extended family members as well as step children Janice Lomuto and Christopher Vohs of California. Frances was born in Kerhonkson,...
Catherine G. McCarthy
Mar 16, 2012
Catherine G. McCarthy of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2012 at Kingston City Hospital. She was 85 years old. Catherine was born on October 12, 1926 in Napanoch, NY; she was the daughter of James and Lulu (Gosselin) Taylor and the widow of Kenneth C. McCarthy Sr. Catherine had worked at the Ellenville Hospital as a Dietary...
Theodosia Petryczka
Mar 14, 2012
Theodosia Petryczka of Maine formerly of Kerhonkson, NY, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Woodland Assisted Living of Brewer, ME. She was 87. Mrs. Petryczka was born on June 29, 1924 in Cherson, Ukraine; she was the daughter of John and Christina (Martin) Baran. Mrs. Petryczka was predeceased by her husband Stephan in 1990. She is survived by her children...