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.

Belle Anne Waite

Belle Anne Waite

May 2, 2023

Belle Anne Waite of Wawarsing, NY, 67, died on Tuesday May 2, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Belle was born in Yonkers on September 15, 1955 to James and Florence (Hetzer) Olson. She married the love of her life, James Waite, on February 15, 1987 and settled in Wawarsing. Belle worked for many years babysitting. She loved...

Lester T. McCandless

Lester T. McCandless

Apr 17, 2023

Lester T. McCandless of Kerhonkson, New York, died on April 17, 2023 at his home. He was born September 3, 1940 in Morristown, NJ to the late Lester and Josina (Jilleba) McCandless. Lester was affectionately known as ‘Les’.

Les was a Counselor with Veritas Villa for well over 40 years and had filled many positions with expertise and care. The Villa...

Richard Floyd VanDemark

Richard Floyd VanDemark

Apr 8, 2023

Richard Floyd VanDemark a lifelong resident of Accord, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was 82 years old. Richard was born on December 27, 1940 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of Alvah and Nettie (Chrisey) VanDemark.

 

Richard graduated from Rondout Valley High School in 1958. Shortly after he enlisted into the United States Army...

Daniel James Miller

Daniel James Miller

Mar 23, 2023

Daniel James Miller of Kerhonkson, New York, died on March 23, 2023 at his home. He was born December 8, 1959 in Schenectady, NY to Joan (Calhoun) Miller and the late Thayer C. Miller.

A lifelong resident of the area, Daniel enjoyed snowmobiling, boating and fishing, and you could always find him playing computer poker on his phone just passing...

Joan I. Avery Allen

Joan I. Avery Allen

Mar 17, 2023

Joan I. Avery Allen of Saugerties, NY passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the age of 88. Joan was born on March 2, 1935 in Lomontville, the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Elizabeth (Houghtaling) Terwilliger.

A lifelong resident of the area, Joan loved camping and couldn’t go past a yard sale without stopping. She loved butterflies,...

John M. Terranova Jr.

John M. Terranova Jr.

Mar 14, 2023

John M. Terranova, Jr. of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He was 37 years old. John was born on July 1, 1985 in Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of John M. Terranova Sr. and the late Wendy (Altman) Terranova.

 

John graduated from Rondout Valley High School in 2004. He was an avid gamer and...

Elizabeth C. Young

Elizabeth C. Young

Feb 23, 2023

Elizabeth Catherine Young of Accord, NY, 90, affectionally known as “Betty,” died on Thursday Feb.23, 2023 at Vassar Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on Staten Island on Sept. 20, 1932 to George and Amanda Bozzo. She married the love of her life, Robert David Young, on April 19, 1952 and settled in Accord in 1957....

William Vincent Carelli

William Vincent Carelli

Feb 13, 2023

William Vincent Carelli, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, he was 81 years old. William was born October 27, 1941 in Dobbs Ferry, NY, the son of Vincent and Rose (Gernivivo) Carelli.

For many years William worked for Nevis Labs doing research science for Columbia University. More recently, he worked for Ulster County and retired as the Maintenance Supervisor. He...

Eileen Joan Kladakis

Eileen Joan Kladakis

Feb 10, 2023

Eileen Joan Kladakis, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, she was 70 years old. Eileen was born December 17, 1952 in Bronx, NY, the daughter of Gerard and Caroline (Dimperio) Neville.

Eileen graduated from Cresskill High School in June 1972. She had married Nikitas Kladakis in Ellenville and together they raised their family in the Kerhonkson/Accord area. Before her retirement,...

Constance "Connie" Halstead Bartle

Constance "Connie" Halstead Bartle

Jan 12, 2023

Constance "Connie" Halstead Bartle, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born January 1, 1930 in Maybrook, N.Y., the daughter of L. Kenneth and Martha Brown Halstead.

Connie graduated from Maybrook High School as the Salutatorian of the Class of 1947. On August 11, 1951, Connie married Julian "Joe" Bartle in Maybrook, N.Y.  Connie and Joe moved to...

Dorothy Fielding

Dorothy Fielding

Jan 11, 2023

Dorothy McDonnell Fielding of Accord, NY, passed away on January 11, 2023. She was 89 years old. Dorothy was born on August 21, 1933 in The Bronx, NY to Catherine “Kitty” (Koppel) and Daniel P. McDonnell and grew to adore her brother, Daniel.

After business high school, Dorothy worked for BBDO advertising in NY City as a bookkeeper and secretary...

Irving M. Schlinger

Irving M. Schlinger

Jan 5, 2023

Irving M. Schlinger of Chester, NY died on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the age of 80. Irving was born on December 23, 1942 in Bronx, NY to the late Charles and Florence (Rottman) Schlinger.

On March 26, 1967 he married his love, Harriet Soroka Schlinger in Brooklyn, NY. Irving was a Civil Engineer working for the NYS Department of...

Craig S. Easton

Craig S. Easton

Dec 31, 2022

Craig S. Easton of Accord, NY, passed away at Albany Medical Center on December 31, 2022 with his wife and daughters by his side. He was 62 years old. Craig was born on June 14, 1960 in Elmira, NY; he was the son of the late Stuart and Joan (Sullivan) Easton.

 

Craig spent most of his childhood at Chapel...

Raymond Gary Kaiser

Raymond Gary Kaiser

Dec 27, 2022

Raymond Gary Kaiser of Kingston, NY died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 81. Gary was born on June 9, 1941 in Bayonne, NJ to the late Raymond Thomas and Daisy (Hallis) Kaiser.

Gary honorably served his country in the United States Army and Army National Guard of New York as a Federal Technician and retiring with...

Richard H. Mullen

Richard H. Mullen

Dec 26, 2022

Richard H. Mullen of Stone Ridge died peacefully with his family by his side on December 26, 2022 at the age of 86 after a brief illness. Richard was born on October 24, 1936 in Kingston, NY to the late Harold and Fannie (Schoonmaker) Mullen.  

After graduating from Saugerties High School, Richard honorably served his country for four years in...

Ann C. Green

Ann C. Green

Dec 11, 2022



Ann C. Green of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Ann was born on September 10, 1933 in the Bronx, NY; she was the daughter of Philip G. and Margaret (Curran) McConnell.

 

She was predeceased by her husband, Frank C. Green and sons, Michael J. Green and Leslie P. Green.

She is...

William Cymbal

William Cymbal

Dec 7, 2022

William “Bill, Wasyl” Cymbal, 88, of Kerhonkson - a family-oriented man who led a gracious and honorable life - passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2022. 

Bill was the youngest of five children born on December 23rd, 1933 in Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine to Danylo and Evdokia Cymbal (née Busha).  Little is known about his younger years as Wasyl would not often...

Edith Cohen

Edith Cohen

Nov 21, 2022

Edith Shandrowsky Cohen, longtime resident of Kerhonkson, New York passed away in the late evening hours of November 21, 2022.  Edith spent the past 12 years as a resident of Sapphire Nursing Home at Meadow Hill in Newburgh, New York where she was known as the “Mayor and a Very Classy Lady!”

Edith was born in Brooklyn, New York, the...

William Angelo Colavito

William Angelo Colavito

Nov 6, 2022

Visiting will be held on Friday, November 11th from 1-2:30PM with a service immediately following at Humiston Funeral Home, 30 42nd St., Kerhonkson. Burial will be in Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville.

Richard William Pagel, Jr.

Richard William Pagel, Jr.

Nov 6, 2022

Richard Pagel of Torrington, CT and formerly of Accord, NY passed away on November 6, 2022 at the age of 65. Richard was born on June 28, 1957 in Kingston, NY to Richard and Savina (Sahler) Pagel.

Richard graduated from Rondout Valley High School. For many years he worked for Pratt and Whitney testing materials in the laboratory. Richard’s passion...

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