Obituaries

Mar 7, 2013

Irena Lesiw of Kerhonkson, NY died Thursday, March 7, 2013. She was 91. Irena was born on October 21, 1921 in Nyzankovychi, Ukraine, the daughter of Wasyl and Anna (Hrynkewych) Dubniak.

Irena had lived in Kerhonkson since 1968. She was a member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church and involved with the Ukrainian National...

Mar 6, 2013

Denys Bednarsky of Kerhonkson, NY died Wednesday, March 6, 2013. He was 85. Denys was born on January 18, 1928 in Lviv, Ukraine.

Visiting hours will be Sunday, March 10th from 5-7pm at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The Panakhyda will begin at 6:00pm that evening. The Holy Sacrifice of the Divine Liturgy...

Mar 6, 2013

Elvira H. Van Aken of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Kingston City Hospital. She was 93 years old. Elvira was born on September 22, 1919 in Krumville, NY; the daughter of George and Flossie (Trowbridge) Wager.

Elvira was a faithful parishioner of the Ellenville Reformed Church. She was...

Mar 6, 2013

Philip Roy Conklin a lifelong resident of Kerhonkson passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 59 years old. Philip was born on June 26, 1953 in Ellenville; he was the son of the late Roy and Earla (Davis) Conklin.

Philip attended Rondout Valley Schools and furthered his education...

Mar 2, 2013

Services are private and at the discretion of the family.

Mar 2, 2013

Janet Marie Beesimer of Saugerties, NY, died Saturday March 2, 2013 at Kingston Hospital. She was 78 years old. Janet was born on February 11, 1935 in Kingston, NY; the daughter of the late John and Philomenia (Schoonmaker) Beesimer.

Janet, along with her parents were members of the Patroon Grange in Accord. Janet loved being around...

Mar 1, 2013

James Mesceda of Harrisburg, PA, formerly of Kerhonkson, passed away at his home on March 1, 2013 with his wife by his side. He was 77 years old. James was born on October 21, 1935 in Peekskill, NY; he was the son of Josephine Jurista Mesceda and the late James J. Mesceda.

Mr. Mesceda...

Feb 28, 2013

Alda E. Slater, of Kerhonkson, NY, died Thursday February 28, 2013 at Kingston Hospital. At the age of 67 years old. Alda was born on April 3, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY; the daughter of the late Frank and Letizia Colacino.

Alda was a life long resident of the area, living in Napanoch before moving to Kerhonkson.

Feb 24, 2013

Lillian Solcberg, “Libby” of Accord, NY, died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Kingston Hospital. She was 92 years old. Libby was born on May 25, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY; the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Emke) Meyerowitz.

Libby lived in Accord for more than seventy five years, moving to the area when...

Feb 9, 2013

Iwan Chemij of Kerhonkson, NY died Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was 92. Iwan was born on July 7, 1920 in Medyn, Ukraine. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, February 12th from 5-7pm at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The Panakhyda will begin at 6:00pm that evening. The Holy Sacrifice of the Divine Liturgy will be Wednesday, February 13th 10am at...

Feb 7, 2013

Joy for being a part of her life and sorrow for her loss. Until we are reunited.

Funeral services for Wilma will be private and at the discretion of the family.

Feb 3, 2013

David "Wayne" DePew a life long resident of Kerhonkson, NY, lost his courageous year-long battle with cancer on Sunday, February 3, 2013. He was 62 years old. Wayne was born on May 2, 1950 in Ellenville, NY the son of David Sherman and Aileen (Twaddell) DePew. In Wayne's teenage years, he played rhythm guitar in his band STP with some...

Feb 1, 2013

James J. Harned, of Accord, NY, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Kingston Hospital, peacefully, with his loving family at his side. He was 81. Son of the late Leroy Harned and Florence Hagenlocker, he was born on April 30, 1931, in Newark, NJ. James was employed by Ford Motor Company in Mahwah, NJ for 20 years and...

Feb 1, 2013

William James Cyr, "Wilson", of Summerville, SC and a long time resident of Kerhonkson passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2013. He was 42 years old. Wilson was born on April 4, 1970 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Patrick J. and Beatrice (Conklin) Cyr. Mr. Cyr had graduated from Rondout Valley High School in...

Jan 15, 2013

Private funeral services and interment for Nancy were held on January 21, 2013.

Jan 11, 2013

Donald Eugene Lennon of Napanoch, NY died Friday, January 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 62 years old. Donald was born in Ellenville, NY on April 12, 1950; he was the son of Florence (Avery) and the late Gilbert T. Lennon. Mr. Lennon had worked as a Corrections Officer for Eastern Correctional Facility for 17...

Jan 5, 2013

Funeral services will be celebrated on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 12:30pm.

Jan 4, 2013

Natalie B. Worden, 85, formerly of Ellenville, NY died on January 4, 2013. Natalie was born on July 12, 1927 in Clintondale, NY, the daughter of George H. and Gladys M. (Simpson) Ackhart. As a child Natalie was adopted and raised by her grandparents, Eli and Idella Simpson. Natalie was a member of Pilgrim Holiness Church in Stone Ridge. She...

Dec 29, 2012

Graveside funeral services will be held on December 31, 2012 at 2pm at the Kerhonkson Synagogue Cemetery.

Dec 16, 2012

Clifford P. Booth of Clayton, NC, formerly of Kerhonkson, NY, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 in Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, NC. He was 70 years old. Mr. Booth was born on December 18, 1941 in Kingston, NY. He was the son of the late Paul and Evelyn (Baker) Booth. Mr. Booth served his country in the United States Navy....