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.

Mabel Grace Gallo

Mabel Grace Gallo

Aug 28, 2019

Mabel Grace Gallo arrived at Orange Regional Medical Center in Wallkill on August 28, 2019. She weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces, and was 20 inches long at the time of her birth and death.

Mabel Grace was the daughter of Jesse Nicholas Gallo and Billie Marie (nee Dunn) Gallo of Warwick, NY.

In addition to her loving parents, Mabel...

Alfred "Fred" Tetta

Alfred "Fred" Tetta

Aug 21, 2019

Alfred “Fred” Tetta, age 85 of Samsonville, NY passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 28, 1934 in Brooklyn and was raised in the Bronx by his parents Joseph and Marie (Barcia) Tetta. He married the love of his life, his wife of 65 years Ana Garcia Tetta.

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Myrtle Marie Donnelly

Myrtle Marie Donnelly

Aug 19, 2019

Myrtle Marie Donnelly of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was 70 years old. Myrtle was born on July 14, 1949 in Endicott, NY; she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillian (Sturdevant) Hyde.

Myrtle had worked at the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center for 28 years before she...

Abraham "Abe" Waruch

Abraham "Abe" Waruch

Aug 12, 2019

Abraham “Abe” Waruch, age 95 of Kerhonkson, NY passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in Kingston, NY. He was born on October 25, 1923 in the home of his parents Efim and Domnekia Waruch in Cherrytown, NY. He married Joan Dolores Andersen of Brooklyn, NY in June 1946 and resided in Kerhonkson, NY for 95...

Russell J. Kortright

Russell J. Kortright

Aug 10, 2019

Russell J Kortright, resident of Kerhonkson, passed away peacefully at 93 years old on Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born to George and Mabel Kortright on July 29, 1926, at home in Mombaccus. He served proudly as a member of the military police in World War II. He loved picking blueberries, and he enjoyed all kinds of outdoor activities,...

Leon A. Smith

Leon A. Smith

Aug 8, 2019

Leon A. Smith of Accord, NY died Thursday, August 8, 2019 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was 77 years old. Leon was born on March 6, 1942 in Jefferson, OH, the son of the late Arthur and Aileen (Labar) Smith.

For many years Leon worked for V.A.W. of America. He retired in 1993 as...

Concettina "Connie" Panaccione

Concettina "Connie" Panaccione

Jul 27, 2019

We are sad to announce the passing of Concettina Elvira Di Mambro beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt.  With her two sons by her side, she passed peacefully on July 27th at Albany Medical.  She was 90 years old.

Connie is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 67 years, Valentine Panaccione of Kerhonkson, NY, her sons John and his wife Mary Ellen of Jacksonville FL,...

Beverly Ann Bober

Beverly Ann Bober

Jul 17, 2019

Beverly Ann Bober of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was 74 years old. Beverly was born on June 27, 1945 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Weber) Kolodziejski.

 

Beverly had worked at the Pine Grove Dude Ranch and the Ramada Inn as the...

Betty Marie Marcell

Betty Marie Marcell

Jul 13, 2019

Betty Marie Marcell (Bendell) of Olney, Maryland, passed on surrounded by her family at Montgomery Hospice on July 13, 2019 after a short, but heroic battle with cancer. She was 80 years old.

 

Betty was born on October 14, 1938 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of Ramona and Henry Bendell. Her family moved to Kerhonkson, NY when she was...

Karen Sue Rinaldi

Karen Sue Rinaldi

Jul 6, 2019

Former Accord resident, Karen Edwards Rinaldi, 57, passed away on July 6 at her home in Hunter. At her request, no service will be held. Family, friends and neighbors will gather at the Accord Fire House Company 1 on Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 pm.

 

Karen was born January 4, 1962 in Ellenville, New York, to Shirley Miller Zeko,...

Walter Yeager

Walter Yeager

Jul 6, 2019

A graveside service is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16th at 12:00 noon at Pine Bush Cemetery.

Virginia Mary Gates

Virginia Mary Gates

Jun 28, 2019

Virginia Mary Gates of Accord, NY, died on Friday, June 28, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was 75 years old. Virginia was born on June 18, 1944 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of the late Alvah and Nettie (Chrissy) VanDemark.

 

Virginia was known to her friends as ‘Ginny’, and affectionately known to her family as ‘Nana’....

Oksana "Shania" Hitchcock

Oksana "Shania" Hitchcock

Jun 19, 2019

Oksana “Shania” Hitchcock, age 65, of Accord died after a courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Health Alliance Hospital surrounded by her sister-in-law, Sandy and her niece, Lisa. Oksana was born October 24, 1953 in Hartford, CT. She is the daughter of the late Wolodymyr and the late Stephania (Pituschewski) Dutka.  She married Thomas Hitchcock on May...

Doris Jean Decker

Doris Jean Decker

Jun 12, 2019

Doris Jean Decker, 73, of Kerhonkson, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2019 at Northern Dutchess Hospital surrounded by her family.

Doris was born in Ellenville on June 26, 1945 to the late John and Philomena (Schoonmaker) Beesimer.

Doris enjoyed playing Bingo, shopping, going to penny socials, reading and spending time with her family. For many years she had taught...

Joanne E. Oddy

Joanne E. Oddy

May 19, 2019

Joanne E. Oddy of Accord, NY, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was 72 years old. Joanne was born on May 12, 1947 in Paterson, NJ; she was the daughter of the late Norman and Pearl (Reid) Cave.

 

Joanne had lived in the Howell Township before moving to Accord. While living in New Jersey Joanne had worked...

Franklin Guy Rider

Franklin Guy Rider

Apr 18, 2019

Franklin Guy Rider of Accord, NY died on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Golden Hill after a long illness. Born on January 7, 1943 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of Guy and Bernice (Quick) Rider. Franklin attended the Rondout Valley Schools.

 

He had a lifelong passion for John Deere Tractors that started as a child when he...

Beverly Ann Hartelius

Beverly Ann Hartelius

Apr 9, 2019

Beverly Ann Hartelius of Kerhonkson, NY died Tuesday, April 9, 2019. She was 87 years young. Beverly was born on November 12, 1931 in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late G. Wendell and Florence (Bradt) Gorse.

 

Beverly had lived in Kerhonkson for 44 years and previously lived in Sunnyvale, CA. After graduating from Mildred Elly Secretarial School in...

Richard "Rick" Born

Richard "Rick" Born

Apr 4, 2019

Richard Kenneth Born of Kerhonkson, NY died Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was 75 years old. Rick was born on April 19, 1943 in Bronx, NY, the son of the late Walter and Eva (Doran) Born.

 

Rick served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On July 25, 1976 Rick married Linda Davis in Tillson,...

Roger D. Taft

Roger D. Taft

Apr 2, 2019

Roger D. Taft of Accord, NY, passed away at Vassar Brothers Hospital on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was 74 years old. Roger was born on August 19, 1944 in Atlanta, GA and was the son of the late Lala W. Brown and Stanford H. Taft.

 

Roger was a veteran of the United States Army and was honorably discharged...

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