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.
Daria Stasiuk
Oct 9, 2008
Daria Stasiuk of Kerhonkson, NY, died Thursday, October 9, 2008, she was 96. Daria was born March 4, 1912 in Wyzhorodok, Ukraine.
Daria was a Seamstress in Newark, New Jersey.
Daria is survived by her son, Demetrius Stasiuk of Great Falls, VA and her daughter Alexandria L. Sturman of Fullerton, CA. She has four grandchildren and one...
Stella Pugliese
Oct 3, 2008
Stella Pugliese of Kerhonkson, NY, died Friday, October 3, 2008 at Golden Hill Health Care Center. She was 96. Mrs. Pugliese was born on October 6, 1911 in New York City, the daughter of Vincent and Angelina (Vitale) Cena.
Stella enjoyed crocheting. She had worked in the Dress Shop in the Granite Hotel for over 37 years. Mrs. Pugliese...
Raffaela Aversano
Sep 25, 2008
Raffaela Aversano of Kerhonkson, NY, died Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Benedictine Hospital. She was 88. Mrs. Aversano was born on January 4, 1920 in Naples, Italy she was the daughter of Joseph and Chivita (Mazzella) Aversano.
Raffaela was a Communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
On July 2, 1939 Raffaela married Raffaelo Aversano at Our Lady...
Maxim Dolgiy
Sep 24, 2008
Maxim Dolgiy of Kerhonkson, NY, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 in Binghamton. He was 30. Maxim was born in Orekhovo-Zetuevo, Russia on July 2, 1978 the son of Tatiana and Valeriy Dovhyi.
Mr. Dolgiy worked as a project manager for Crowne Architectural System, Inc. in Ridgewood, NY. He was a graduate of Buffalo University where he earned a Bachelors Degree...
Virginia M. Hanigan
Sep 24, 2008
Virginia M. Hanigan of Kerhonkson, NY, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Benedictine Hospital. She was 63. Mrs. Hanigan was born on May 31, 1945 in Ellenville, NY, the daughter of Vernon and Pearl (Krom) Bush.
Virginia is survived by her sons Edward J. and Thomas P. Hanigan both of Kerhonkson, her brothers Steven Bush of Florida and Vernon...
Barry T. Junta
Sep 16, 2008
Barry T. Junta of Kerhonkson, NY, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at his home. He was 43. Barry was born in Ridgewood, NJ on May 15, 1965, the son of John Junta, Sr. and Peggy (Russell) Locorotondo.
Mr. Junta was a HVAC Mechanic for Ert’s Plumbing, Heating and AC in Liberty, NY. He loved to fish, hunt, snowmobiling and...
Elizabeth P. MacDowell
Sep 10, 2008
Elizabeth P. MacDowell of Accord, NY, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Hudson Valley Rehabilitation. She was 93. Elizabeth was born on April 26, 1915 in New Paltz, NY, the daughter of Edward and Daisy (Coddington) Kniffen.
Mrs. MacDowell worked as a Nurses Aide at Benedictine Hospital in Kingston.
She was predeceased by her husband Charles.
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Gladys C. Wicks
Aug 13, 2008
Gladys C. Wicks of Accord, NY died Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Ten Broeck Commons. She was 84. Mrs. Wicks was born on November 7, 1923 in Stone Ridge, NY the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Simmons) Smith.
Gladys enjoyed crocheting and canning. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend who will be missed by everyone who...
Donald Mesceda
Aug 9, 2008
Donald Mesceda of Kerhonkson, NY died Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Benedictine Hospital. He was 74. Mr. Mesceda was born on September 20, 1933 in Ellenville, NY the son of James “Jake” and Josephine (Jurista) Mesceda
Donald was a veteran of the United States Air force during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Woolworth’s in Ellenville and Middletown as...
Osypa Dudynsky
Aug 3, 2008
Osypa Dudynsky of Kerhonkson, NY, died Sunday, August 3, 2008 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 83. Mrs. Dudynsky was born on January 4, 1925 in Lezachiw, Ukraine, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Diduch) Kril.
Osypa married her husband Wasyl in Germany and together with their daughter they came to America in 194
In addition to her husband...
Anne Barbara Katz
Jul 11, 2008
Anne Barbara Katz of High Falls, NY died Friday, July 11th, 2008 at her home. She was 55. Anne was born on September 15, 1952 in the Bronx, the daughter of Dorothy Zagar and the late Sol Katz.
Annie was a peace activist. She was the Coordinator and a Hudson Valley Contingent of...
Jozef Kuzemczak
Jun 19, 2008
Jozef Kuzemczak of Ellenville, NY, died June 19, 2008. He was 81. Jozef was born in Ukraine on January 4, 1927, the son of Michael and Maria (Brischka) Kuzemczak.
In January 1951 Jozef married Irene Shumacher in Poland.
Mr. Kuzemczak is survived by his wife Irene and his four children; Donna Lebid, Helen Defelice, Mary Mikoda...
Christine Lynn Broekema
May 16, 2008
Christine Lynn Broekema of Kerhonkson, NY, died Friday, May 16, 2008 at Benedictine Hospital at age 43 surrounded by her family, friends, and pastor. Chris was born on June 23, 1964 in Kingston, NY, the daughter of Rhoda (Christiana) and the late Richard D. Lane. Mrs. Broekema was a member of the Kerhonkson Ladies Auxiliary and a past member of the Ellenville Rescue...
Glenda E. Snyder
May 14, 2008
Glenda E. Snyder a three year breast cancer survivor, of Accord, NY, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Albany Medical Center. She was 61. Glenda was born on June 18, 1946 in Glen Cove, NY, the daughter of Dorothy (Fitzpatrick) and the late Glenn Barnes.
On May 30, 1969 Glenda married Investigator Richard B. Snyder in Glen Cove. He...
James N. Allen
May 14, 2008
James N. Allen of Kingston, NY died Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Westchester Medical Center. He was 51. James was born on May 21, 1956 in Kingston, the son of the late James R. and Frances (Irwin) Allen.
Mr. Allen had worked as a laborer for the Ulster County Highway Department. He served as an Army Reservist for four...
Patricia A. Hagen
May 10, 2008
Patricia A. Hagen “Nanny”, a longtime resident of Kerhonkson, NY, died Saturday, May 10, 2008 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was 68. Patricia was born on April 10, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of James E. and Madeline (Loesch) Coppersmith.
Mrs. Hagen worked at Walmart in Kingston for many years.
Mrs. Hagen...
Laura B. Markle
May 7, 2008
Laura B. Markle of Olivebridge, NY, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Wingate at Dutchess. She was 87. Laura was born on March 19, 1921 in Modena, NY, the daughter of Ross and Ethel R. (Wager) Brown.
Mrs. Markle was a parishioner of the Krumville Reformed Church.
Mrs. Markle is survived by her niece Marie Noonan and her...



