Obituaries

Jan 3, 2020

Barry Wayne Simmons, age 68 of Kerhonkson, NY passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. He was born on April 11, 1951 in Ellenville, NY to his parents Floyd and Edna (Robinson) Simmons.

For many years Barry worked maintenance at Apple Greens Golf Course in Highland.

Barry is survived by his siblings; Wayne Simmons,...

Dec 29, 2019

Dec 26, 2019

Robert John Stephens Sr., “Doc”, age 89 of Kerhonkson, NY passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at home. He was born on January 5, 1930 in Middletown, NY to the late Paul A. and Lela Agnes (Wilbur) Stephens.

Robert served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1953. He was a...

Dec 23, 2019

Stanley C. Hudson, age 83, and resident of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on December 23rd 2019. He was born in South Boston, Virginia on July 13th, 1936. He graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology.

Stanley was a veteran of the Korean War, receiving multiple awards, and spent most of his life in service of others. He volunteered for several...

Dec 23, 2019

Glenn Winston VanKleeck, 59, of Kerhonkson passed away on December 23, 2019. He was born August 6, 1960 in Kingston the son of Winston S. and Evelyn (Schotter) VanKleeck. Glenn was the loving husband of Susan (Sheeley) VanKleeck.

Glenn worked as law enforcement with the Ulster County Sheriffs Office for 34 years and recently retired as Sergeant. He served on...

Dec 22, 2019

Wayne Raymond Kershaw, Jr. of High Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was 49 years old. Wayne was born on July 20, 1970 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of Wayne Kershaw Sr. and Sharon (Quick) Kinch.

Wayne was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he especially loved rebuilding his cars.

He is survived...

Dec 10, 2019

Leona Mae Barringer of Napanoch, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 83 years old. Leona was born on September 3, 1936 in Napanoch, NY; she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Edith (Rose) Decker

 

Leona had retired from Imperial Schrade and had worked as an Avon representative...

Dec 8, 2019

Ralph Franklin Temple Jr. passed away peacefully on December 8, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born October 4, 1943 in Kingston NY to Ralph Sr. and Hannah (Smith) Temple.

Survived by a sister Shirley (Lee) Eaton, two daughters; Sherry Dunham and Wanda (Lyle) Roebuck. Three grand grandchildren; Karissa (Dave) Schultz, James (Samantha) Roebuck, and Rebecca-Lynn Dunham....

Dec 7, 2019

Muriel Jicha Menard, 81, of Leibhardt, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7th, 2019, surrounded by her family. Muriel was born on July 5th, 1938, in Goshen, N.Y., to the late Catherine and Otto Jicha.

She graduated from Monroe Woodbury High School and Bellevue School of Nursing. Muriel enjoyed gardening, caning, watching Jeopardy, “collecting,” yard sailing, and scratch offs....

Dec 2, 2019

Dora Bush, of Accord, NY, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, December 2, 2019. She was 89 years old. Dora was born on February 12, 1930 in Livingston, NY. She was the daughter of the late John R. and Martha (Durham) Quick.

 

Dora had retired after working for many years as a Teacher’s Aide for...

Nov 27, 2019

Jerry S. Quick, Jr., 71, of Kerhonkson, NY died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 27, 2019.  He was born on October 1, 1948 in Ellenville, NY, the son of Jerry S. and Augusta (Simpson) Quick.

Jerry was the most loving, caring, biggest hearted, would talk to anyone and help anyone kind of guy. He was a lifelong resident of Kerhonkson, and...

Nov 22, 2019

Kathryn Jeanne Barringer of Monticello, NY, died Friday, November 22, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. She was 76 years old. Kathryn was born on March 11, 1943 in Kingston, NY. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ruth (Hart) Bollin.

On July 23, 1961 Kathryn had married James E. Barringer in Kerhonkson. They were married...

Nov 12, 2019

Susan J. Mitchell, a lifelong resident of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away unexpectedly on November 12 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 67 years old. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Sue was deeply loved and respected by many.

Sue was born on November 6, 1952 and graduated from Rondout Valley High School in 1970. She also attended the Cosmetology...

Nov 4, 2019

Margaret E. Yeager of High Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Kingston Hospital. She was 79 years old. Margaret was born on April 13, 1940 in New Paltz, NY; she was the daughter of the late John and Alida (Relyea) Miller.

 

Margaret was a full time mother and grandmother who brought stability to her family....

Nov 3, 2019

Carol W. Markle of Stone Ridge, NY, died Sunday, November 3, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. She was 84 years old. She was born on April 7, 1935 in Little Falls, NY, the daughter of the late S. Foster and Romola (Gallant) Walker.

Carol graduated from Glenfield High School and furthered her education at SUNY Canton. On...

Oct 26, 2019

Oct 25, 2019

Charles "Charlie" Robert Fisher, 71, of Accord, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, NY.  He was born on February 17, 1948 in Liberty, NY, the son of the late Harrison D. and Gertrude (Coates) Fisher.  Charlie was a lifelong resident of Accord, NY and owned and operated an auto repair shop...

Oct 12, 2019

Sep 10, 2019

Kornelia Lonkewycz, age 99, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Adult Care Home. She was born November 15, 1919 in Kolomyja, Ukraine to the late Petro and Karolyna (Budzienowska) Sawczuk. 

 

Kornelia was predeceased by her loving husband Paul, her only child Boris, her great granddaughter Scout and her brother Bohdan.

 

She is survived by her...

Sep 6, 2019

Daniel Hughes, age 73 of Kerhonkson, NY passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 in Catskill, NY. He was born on August 4, 1946 in Teaneck, NJ to his parents Robert and Mary (Oddy) Hughes.

Daniel had worked as a pressman with different printing companies over the years and later had an at home printing business “Dan Hughes Printing”.

He is...