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.

James Charles Kelly
Feb 2, 2011
James Charles Kelly of Kerhonkson, NY, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at his home. He was 48 years old. Mr. Kelly was born on April 23, 1962 in West Point, NY, the son of Margaret M. (Cooper) Deeds and the late James Wm. Kelly
Mr. Kelly had enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in...

Elaine Oprysko
Jan 27, 2011
Elaine Oprysko of Accord, NY died Thursday, January 27, 2011. She was 83 years old. Elaine was born on May 18, 1927 in Astoria, NY the daughter of Michael and Anna (Gazda) Figurski.
She will forever be remembered for her tireless promotion of the Ukrainian culture through her two dance groups, the Ukrainian Dancers of Astoria, and the Kerhonkson Ukrainian...

Mabel Skeens
Jan 26, 2011
Mabel Skeens of Accord, NY died on Wednesday, January 26, 2011. She was 82. Mabel was born on January 14, 1929 in Liebhardt, the daughter of Raymond and Celestia (Hendrickson) Conner, and the widow of Charles B. Skeens.
Mabel was a life long resident of the area and had managed the Beauty Shop at the Granite Hotel. She enjoyed...

Raymond Miller
Jan 26, 2011
Raymond Miller of Kerhonkson, NY passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Ten Broeck Commons. He was 88 years old. Raymond was born on January 11, 1923 in Accord, NY; he was the son of the late Leslie and Grace (Dingy) Miller.
Raymond was a Medical Aid Man in the United States Army, having served from...

James Matthew Brady
Jan 20, 2011
James Matthew Brady “Diamond Jim”, of Northport, Long Island, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was 67 years old. James was born on August 2, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Patrick and Kathleen (Gorman) Brady.
Diamond Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force....

Julian Fil
Jan 18, 2011
Julian Fil of Kerhonkson, NY died Tuesday, January 18, 2011. He was 89. Julian was born on July 18, 1921 in Busk, Ukraine, the son of John and Mary Fil.
Julian is survived by his wife Anna (Carewicz). His daughter Irene Carrato and her husband Pete of Maryland, and his two grandchildren, Nilya and Bethany Carrato.
Visiting hours...

Jesse Cohen
Jan 15, 2011
Jesse Cohen of Newburgh, NY died on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Elant Nursing Home in Newburgh. He was 81 years old. Jesse was formerly a lifelong resident of Kerhonkson, NY where he was an insurance agent for New York Life for over 30 years. He was a member of Congregation Tifereth Yehuda Ve’Yisroel, Kerhonkson, NY.
The son of Max...

Wolodymyr Dutka
Jan 10, 2011
Wolodymyr Dutka of Kerhonkson, NY died Monday, January 10, 2011. He was 89. Wolodymyr was born on September 12, 1921 in Ukraine, the son of Hruhorij and Justina (Wujda) Dutka.
Wolodymyr had lived in Kerhonkson since 1973. He was a member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church and was the owner/operator of Willow Bungalows in Kerhonkson.
Wolodymyr is survived by...
Ruth C. Decker
Jan 9, 2011
Ruth C. Decker of Kerhonkson, NY died on Sunday, January 9, 2011. She was 85. Ruth was born on July 13, 1925 in Ellenville, the daughter of Joseph and Ruth (McDole) Coughlin and the widow of Harry P. Decker.
Ruth was a life long area resident raising her family and later working at Channel Master where she...
Helen Wilhelm Hornbeck
Jan 7, 2011
Helen Wilhelm Hornbeck of Georgia and formerly Napanoch, NY passed away on January 7, 2011. A graveside service with interment of Helen's ashes will be held at Fantinekill Cemetery on Friday July 29th at 4PM. A Pot Luck gathering will be held immediately following at the picnic grounds of Eastern Correctional Institution.

Maureen C. Putnam
Jan 5, 2011
Maureen C. Putnam of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Accord, NY passed away on January 5, 2011. She was 69 years old. Maureen was born on May 10, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Catherine (Shannon) and Henry White and the widow of Arthur J. Putnam.
Maureen is survived by her five children and their families: Arthur...
Tatiana M. Pash
Jan 2, 2011
Tatiana M. Pash (Tania) of Kerhonkson, NY died Sunday, January 2, 2011. She was 80. Tania was born on January 30, 1930 in Volchystovychy, Ukraine, the daughter of Anton and Daria (Kushnir) Chuchra.
Tania emigrated to the United States in 1952 and had lived in Kerhonkson since 1962. She was an active committee member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic...
Maria Bastian
Dec 23, 2010
Maria Bastian of Binghamton, NY, formerly of Kerhonkson, NY and New Port Richey, FL passed away on December 23, 2010 at Elizabeth Church Manor in Binghamton. She was 88 years old.
Maria was born on June 26, 1922 in Andau, Austria; she was the daughter of John and Maria (Hofer) Oberhofer.
Mrs. Bastian was a devout Catholic all her life....
Beatrice Nadoolman
Dec 21, 2010
Beatrice Nadoolman of Kerhonkson, NY and a former resident of Bellerose, Queens, passed away on December 21, 2010 at the Ferncliff Nursing Home. She was 90 years old.
Beatrice was born on July 15, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of Jacob and Rebecca (Polenski) Agren.
Beatrice is survived by her husband Jesse Nadoolman at home, her...
Leonard Reider
Dec 20, 2010
Leonard Reider, Sr. of Greenfield Park, NY, passed away Monday, December 20, 2010 at his home. He was 91 years old. Leonard was born on February 16, 1919 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of Jacob and Fannie (Harris) Reider.
Mr. Reider was a veteran of the United States Army, having served from May 6, 1941 until October...

Laura Elizabeth Tabbal
Dec 11, 2010
Laura Elizabeth Tabbal of Samsonville, NY passed away on Saturday December 11, 2010 after twelve years of refusing to let cancer slow her down. A woman of unrivaled independence, creativity, and style, Laura was born on February 6th, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, where she studied Visual Arts at Cass Technical High School and completed her Waldorf teacher training. A master...

Luigina V. Cummings
Dec 5, 2010
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, December 7th from 2-4 & 7-9pm at H.B. Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Wednesday the 8th at 10am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerhonkson.

Kathryn Elizabeth Miller
Nov 16, 2010
Kathryn E. Miller, “Kay”, a longtime resident of Kerhonkson, NY, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility. She was 80 years old. Kathryn was born on June 30, 1930 in Salt Rising, NY. She was the daughter of the late Merrill and Bethel (Brown) Avery.
Kathryn was a Charter member of the Kerhonkson-Accord First Aid Squad,...
Patricia Joan Miller
Nov 5, 2010
Patricia Joan Miller of Kerhonkson, formerly of Phoenicia died Friday, November 05, 2010 at Kingston Hospital. She was 69 years old. Patricia was born on April 21, 1941 in Kingston; she was the daughter of the late James and Gladys (Gross) Holgate.
Patricia worked as a Housekeeper at Veritas Villa for 16 years. She loved shopping and reading books.
On...