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.
Elizabeth Edith Barringer
Jul 13, 2011
Elizabeth Edith Barringer of Kerhonkson, passed away on July 13, 2011. She was 88 years old. Born February 4, 1923 in Liverpool, England; she was the daughter of Percy G. and Edith A. (Outwin) Jeffs. Mrs. Barringer was a parishoner of the Samsonville United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sister Lillian Gray and her husband Norman, her nieces...
Anna Wowczuk
Jul 9, 2011
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, July 12th from 5-7pm at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The Panakhyda will begin at 6pm that evening. The Holy Sacrifice of the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated Wednesday, July 13th 10am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will follow at Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson.
Charles S. MacDonald II
Jul 3, 2011
Charles S. MacDonald II of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2011. He was 62 years old. Charles was born on December 14, 1948 in Dover, NH the son of the late Charles S. and Anna (Porter) MacDonald. Charles and his wife of 40 years, Teresa (DeGrote), were married on February 13, 1971. Together they have been Kerhonkson...
Eleanor Kelder Wanke
Jul 2, 2011
Eleanor Kelder Wanke, 98, of Accord, NY, died peacefully at the Golden Hill Health Care Center with family by her side on Saturday, June 2, 2011. Born on December 23, 1912 in Briarcliff Manor; she was the daughter of Lillian (Hess) and Floyd Kelder. Mrs. Wanke was employed by a large Manhatten Advertising Agency, LENNEN & NEWELL Inc. for many...
Jewel Jalanti
Jun 29, 2011
Jewel Jalanti, 89, of Accord, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the Golden Hill Health Care Center. Born on October 26, 1921 in Staten Island; she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Stay) and William Jones.
Mrs. Jalanti retired from SUNY New Paltz after working there for 20 years. She was a past member of the Rosedale Reformed Church...

Nina Gajdycz
Jun 28, 2011
Nina Gajdycz of Kerhonkson, NY died Tuesday, June 28, 2011. She was 86 years old. Nina was born on May 13, 1925 in Roh, Belarus the daughter of Peter and Ewchymia Polujan.
In addition to her husband Mykola of Kerhonkson, Nina is survived by her children; Basil Gajdycz and Lesia Gajdycz both of New York City. Her grandson Eric...
Bruce G. Schoonmaker
Jun 19, 2011
Bruce G. Schoonmaker, 73 of Accord, NY, died on June 19, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY after a long battle with heart disease. Born January 6, 1938 in Kingston, he was the son of the late Anna H. and Grant A. Schoonmaker. Bruce was a life resident of Accord except for his early childhood when he lived at...

Bohdan Sawczuk
Jun 14, 2011
Visiting hours will be Friday, June 17th 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 18th 10am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will follow at Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson.
Marlene Greif
Jun 14, 2011
Marlene Greif of Ellenville, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at the Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 66 years old. Born on August 5, 1944 in Brooklyn; she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Frances (Zuber) Rosen.
Marlene was a very spiritual person. She loved to dance and listen to Doo-Wop music. She was a hardworking...
Brian Demorest, Sr
Jun 1, 2011
Brian Demorest, Sr. of Accord, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at his home. He was 42 years old. Brian was born on August 29, 1968 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of Beverly (Osterhoudt) Demorest and the late David Demorest.
Brian was a graduate of Rondout Valley High School. He owned Demorest...
Jeanne R. Greene
May 31, 2011
Jeanne R. Greene of Kerhonkson, passed away after a long illness on May 31, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 74 years old. Born June 5, 1936 in Irvington, NY; the daughter of Francis and Elsia (Damm) Royer, she was a long time resident of the Hudson Valley, an area that she loved.
Jeanne attended the Dominican...
Joseph J. Cunningham
May 31, 2011
Joseph J. Cunningham of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Ferncliff Nursing Home. He was 82 years old. Joseph was born on September 19, 1928 in the Bronx; he was the son of James M. and Rose (Ford) Cunningham.
Mr. Cunningham had worked for Conagra Foods in Totowa, NJ for over 47 years. He...
John J. Kruh
May 29, 2011
John J. Kruh of Kerhonkson, NY died Sunday, May 29, 2011. He was 65 years old. John was born on October 17, 1945 in Queens, NY; the son of John and Mary (Mudryk) Kruh.
Mr. Kruh was a member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church and was a Certified Public Accountant.

Vernon H. Bush, Jr
May 20, 2011
Vernon H. Bush, Jr. of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011 after fighting a hard battle against cancer. He was 62 years old. Vernon was born on February 6, 1949 in Ellenville, NY he was the son of the late Pearl (Krom) and Vernon H. Bush, Sr.
Vernon was a life long resident of the area and...

Ronald Edward Sprague, Sr
May 9, 2011
Ronald Edward Sprague, Sr. of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011 at his home after a long illness. He was 70 years old. Ronald was born on October 12, 1940 in Clintondale, NY; he was the son of the late Tremper and Gertrude (Gathen) Sprague.
Mr. Sprague was a member of the Teamsters Union and a manager of...

Elaine R. Widmann
May 2, 2011
Elaine R. Widmann of Stone Ridge, formerly of Scotchtown, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011 in Rhinebeck. She was 94. Elaine was born on March 20, 1917 in Munnsville, the daughter of Rex and Minerva (Lyons) Rosenkrans.
She was predeceased by her husband of thirty five years, David G. Widmann. Mr. Widmann died in 1985.
Elaine had been...

Elaine Lasher
Apr 15, 2011
Elaine Lasher of Accord, NY passed away on Friday, April 15, 2011 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was 48. Elaine was born on May 11, 1962 in Kingston, the daughter of the late Grant and Helen (Gray) Stoughtenburg. Elaine was raised by her father and step-mother, Anna (Simmons).
Before moving to Accord, Elaine had married Mark Lasher, Sr. on September...
Stefania Baranowskyj
Mar 28, 2011
Visiting hours will be Friday, April 1st from 5-7pm at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The Panakhyda will begin at 7pm that evening. The Holy Sacrifice of the Divine Liturgy will be Saturday, April 2nd 10am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will follow at Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson.