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.

Stephania Dutka
Mar 3, 2016
Stephania Dutka of Kerhonkson, NY passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 3, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was 87 years old. Stephania was born on May 8, 1928 in Zolochiv, Ukraine; she was the daughter of Ivan and Maria (Babij) Pituschewski and the widow of Wolodymyr Dutka.
Stephania was a member of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian...
Beulah M. Lee
Feb 22, 2016
Beulah M. Dymond Lee (Peg)
July 3, 1924 – February 22, 2016
Stone Ridge, NY
Beulah M. “Peg” Lee an area resident for many years, passed away on February 22, 2016 at her home in Stone Ridge, NY. She was 91 years old. Peg was born on July 3, 1924 in Palentown, the daughter of the late Cora and...
Rebecca Katherine Paszkowski
Feb 18, 2016
Rebecca Katherine Paszkowski of Wawarsing NY, died February 18, 2016. She was 26 years old.
Rebecca was born on January 24, 1990 in Queens, NY to Denise (Rinaldi) DePuy and Glen Paszkowski.
Becky graduated from Ellenville High School with Honors. She continued her education at SUNY Ulster earning Associate Degrees in both Math and Child Education. Working many jobs to...
Joshua H. Berger
Feb 16, 2016
Joshua H. Berger
July 18, 1959 – February 16, 2016
Ellenville, NY
Born on July 18, 1959 to Sally and the late Louis Berger, Josh passed away after a lengthy illness fought with strength and humor. He showed extreme courage and maintained his wit throughout his battle. He was loved by all who were lucky enough to meet and know...

Donna Marie White
Feb 4, 2016
Donna Marie White, 53, of Wawarsing, NY, died after a long illness at Ellenville Regional Hospital. Born in Kingston, NY on January 8, 1963; the daughter of the late Anna and Ronald Lunan.
Donna was a retired contractor. She was married to James Harlan White Sr. who has since predeceased her. Together they had 3 children, James White Sr. of...

Joyce E. Murray
Jan 23, 2016
Joyce E. Murray of Kerhonkson, NY, died on Saturday, January 23, 2016. She was 81 years old. Joyce was born on May 12, 1934 in Sundown, NY and was the daughter of William and Flossie (Coddington) VanWagner.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Robert Murray; her daughters, Bonnie and Karen Barringer; her sisters, Pat Stubblebine and Lois Barnum and...

Susanna Erdos
Jan 22, 2016
Susanna Erdos of Ellenville, NY, died on Friday, January 22, 2016. She was 91 years old. Susanna was born on January 2, 1925 in Budapest, Hungary and was the daughter of Bela and Margaret (Nyary) Szilagyi.
Susanna worked as a Librarians Assistant for 35 years with the Passaic Reid Memorial Library and Nutley Library before she retired.
Susanna...

Cheryl A. Williams
Jan 21, 2016
Cheryl A. Williams of Saugerties, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 in the comfort of her home. She was 67 years old. Cheryl was born on April 22, 1948 in Ellenville, NY; the daughter of the late John and Philomenia (Schoonmaker) Beesimer.
Cheryl was a former member of the Wawarsing Fire Co. where she not only was one...
Michael Kociurka
Jan 19, 2016
Michael Kociurka of Kerhonkson, NY, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. He was 93 years old. Michael was born on December 23, 1922 in Wydiw, Ukraine and was the son of Wasylij and Sofia (Kuziw) Kociurka.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, January 25th from 5-7pm at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson.The Panakhyda will begin at 6:00pm that...

Lawrence Kortright
Jan 10, 2016
Lawrence Kortright of Kerhonkson, NY died Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was 91.
Born June 19, 1924 to Mabel and George Kortright in Kerhonkson, NY where he lived his entire life. He is survived by his loving wife Sonia, son William Adams, daughter Dawn and husband Dan Harkenrider, son Eric and wife Miriam Adams. His cherished grandchildren; Zachary, Mackenzie,...
Thomas J. Lucas
Jan 9, 2016
Thomas J. Lucas of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on January 9, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was 69 years old. Tom was born on August 9, 1946 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of the late Dolorita Uhl.
Tom proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in...
Dmytro Kuziw
Dec 30, 2015
Dmytro Kuziw of Ellenville, NY, died on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was 96 years old. Dmytro was born on January 17, 1919 in Chevchenkovo, Ukraine and was the son of the late Zachary and Olena (Fedorkiv) Tabaka.
Dmytro studied to become a teacher and was teaching history in Ukraine before he was drafted into the military. When he moved...

Marguerite Ann Baker
Dec 26, 2015
Marguerite Ann Baker, long time resident of River Bend, 84, passed away December 26, 2015 in Highland, NY after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Marguerite (Peggy) Baker was born on April 2, 1931. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Morris Baker and son, David Baker. Peggy is survived by her son, Alan, daughter-in-laws Kathleen Baker and Mary Ann Burmester,...

Joseph Scott Micancin
Dec 25, 2015
Joseph Scott Micancin, 73, of Kerhonkson, NY. Passed away on Friday, Decemebr 25, 2015.
Please join his family for a celebration of his life and potluck on Saturday, January 2, 2015 at 4pm at the Kerhonkson-Accord First Aid Squad.
Dolores Mae Samuels
Dec 14, 2015
Dolores Mae Samuels of Kerhonkson, NY died of natural causes peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2015 in Kingston at the age of 82. Born November 6, 1933 in Wawarsing, NY, Dolores was the daughter of the late Andrew and Gladys (Lawrence) Yerkins.
On October 17, 1954 Dolores had married Emanuel “Mendy” Samuels in Kerhonkson, NY. They were married for...

Robert Fred Krom
Nov 21, 2015
Robert Fred Krom of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on November 21, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was 61 years old. He was the son of Fred Krom and Amy Edwards Krom of Accord, NY. He was born on August 31, 1954 in Ellenville, NY.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Helen Grataski Krom, his...
Ralph Veiland
Nov 16, 2015
Ralph Veiland of Accord, NY, died on Monday, November 16, 2015. He was 78 years old. Ralph was born on January 2, 1937 in Bakonyszucs, Hungary. He was the son of Jakab and Barbara Veiland.
For many years Ralph had worked for New York State Corrections and had retired in 1999 from Eastern Correctional Facility in Napanoch, NY.
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