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.
Helen C. Smith
May 14, 2009
Helen C. Smith of Accord, died Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Benedictine Hospital. She was 82. Helen was born on March 25, 1927 in Bronx, the daughter of the late Oscar and Elsie (Gass) Conorman.
On April 1, 1950 Helen had married Robert L. Smith in Newburgh. Mr. Smith had died on February 10, 2002.
Mrs. Smith had lived in...
Laura V. Cyr
Apr 27, 2009
Laura V. Cyr of Kerhonkson, NY died Monday, April 27, 2009 at Benedictine Hospital. She was 88. Laura was born on November 18, 1920, in New York City, the daughter of Henry and Rosalie Muller.
Mrs. Cyr had worked as a Chef for the Log Cabin Restaurant in Kerhonkson for many years. She was a member of the Grange...
John Bohdan Rosola
Apr 4, 2009
John Bohdan Rosola of High Falls, NY died Saturday, April 4, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family, after a courageous 5 year battle with colon cancer. He was 58. John was born on May 30, 1950 in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, the son of Yaroslaw and Kateryna (Kowal) Rosola.
John was a...

Carolyn H. Rider
Mar 29, 2009
Carolyn H. Rider life long resident of Accord, NY died Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Golden Hill Rehabilitation Center. She was 91. Carolyn was born on July 3, 1917 in Queens, NY, the daughter of Charlie and Lena Markle.
On August 15, 1935 Carolyn married Calvin H. Rider at the Rochester Reformed Church in Accord. Mr. Rider died in...

Duane Millwood
Mar 15, 2009
Duane Millwood of Accord, died on Sunday, March 15, 2009. He was 59 years old.
Duane was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his two sons, Sage Millwood of Washington DC and Jared Millwood of...

Mildred Graziano
Feb 24, 2009
Mildred Graziano of Kerhonkson, NY died Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Bringham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. She was 86. Mildred was born on May 31, 1922 in Bronxville, NY, the daughter of William and Lillian (Wood) Quinn.
On January 26, 1947 Mildred married Joseph Graziano at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Graziano...

Stuart Jay Shapiro
Jan 27, 2009
Stuart Jay Shapiro of Kerhonkson, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at his home. He was 82 years old. Stuart was born on September 8, 1926 the son of Solomon and Frances (Notice) Shapiro in Bronx, NY.
Stu was a generous brother, devoted uncle, and a dutiful son. An avid reader, he was knowledgeable in literature, a fan of...
Dora May Watson
Jan 20, 2009
Dora May Watson, age 96, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Golden Hill Health Care Center, where she has resided since 2003.
Dora was born in Farmer City, IL. on April 23, 1912, the daughter of the late Cornelius H. and Mary F. Watson.
Dora owned and operated Dora May Beauty Salon in Maywood, NJ for a number...

Norma Clayton
Jan 4, 2009
Norma J. Clayton of Accord, NY died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Benedictine Hospital. She was 63. Norma was born on November 25, 1945 in Ellenville, NY, the daughter of the late Francis “Pal” and Maud (Constable) Quick.
On July 31, 1982 Norma had married William G. Clayton at the Federated Church of Kerhonkson. William had died in August...

Barbara Ann Cassidy O'Riley Penny
Jan 3, 2009
Mrs. Penny was the widow to John J. O’Riley, Sr. Together they raised their children in...
Edmund Smith
Jan 3, 2009
Edmund Smith of Accord, died on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Kingston Hospital. He was 72 years old. Edmund was born on October 25, 1936 the son of Alfred and Ellen (Terhune) Smith in Hackettstown, NJ.
Mr. Smith was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country in the U.S. Army.
On April 11, 1959 he had...

Robert W. Odell
Dec 25, 2008
Robert W. Odell of Queens Highway in Accord, died suddenly on Thursday, December 25, 2008. He was 45 years old. Robert was born on March 19, 1963 to John and Carol (Saunders) Odell in Ellenville.
He graduated from Rondout Valley Central School in 1981 and attended Ulster Community College. Robert was employed in the 1980’s by Processed Timber in...

Helen C. Barley
Dec 23, 2008
Helen C. Barley of Accord, NY passed away on December 22, 2008 at Golden Hill Health Care Center where she resided for the past 4 years. She was 95. Helen was born on October 2, 1913 in Accord, the daughter of Fred and Ada (Cornelius) Simpson.
Mrs. Barley was a parishioner and a member of the Ladies Aid at...

Elizabeth Pinelli
Dec 18, 2008
Elizabeth Pinelli of Ellenville, NY, formerly of Kerhonkson, died Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the Golden Hill Health Care Center in Kingston. She was 83. Elizabeth was born on July 11, 1925 in Glenford, NY, the daughter of Chester and Jenny (Clancey) Shultis.
Mrs. Pinelli loved to draw.
She is survived by her children Nancy Van Leuvan of...

Philomena Cilenti
Dec 13, 2008
Philomena Cilenti of Accord, NY, died Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Ferncliff Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was 95. Mrs. Cilenti was born on December 29, 1912 in Bethlehem, PA, the daughter of the late Matthew and Marrianna Petrucella .
Philomena had worked as a seamstress for many years. On May 30, 1936 Philomena married...

Vincent H. Avery
Dec 4, 2008
Vincent H. Avery of Kerhonkson, NY, died Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 60. Vincent was born on March 2, 1948 in Ellenville, the son of the late Elmer and Doris (Brassett) Avery.
Mr. Avery had worked for Ann’s Village Home in Kerhonkson and for the Town of Wawarsing.
He is survived by...

Lucy Waskiw
Nov 25, 2008
Lucy Waskiw of Wawarsing, NY, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Kingston Hospital. She was 75. Lucy was born on February 4, 1933 in Ukraine the daughter of Jozef and Anna Seidel.
Mrs. Waskiw had worked as a Chambermaid for the Nevele Grande in Ellenville for many years. She enjoyed crocheting.
Lucy is survived by her grandchildren:...

Theodore S. Nadratowski
Nov 23, 2008
Theodore S. Nadratowski of Kerhonkson, NY died Sunday, November 23, 2008. He was 76. Theodore was born on November 11, 1932 in Jersey City, NJ, the son of Theodore and Amelia (Scanagatta) Nadratowski.
Mr. Nadratowski was a veteran of the United States Army. He was Honorable discharged in 1956 and awarded the United Nations Service Medal, the Good...