Obituaries

Sep 3, 2012

Sep 1, 2012

Nicholas F. Varrone of Flanders, NJ formerly of Accord, NY, died Saturday, September 1, 2012. He was 98 years old. Mr. Varrone was born on June 20, 1914 at the family home in Queens, he was the son of the late Angelo and Anastasia (Bello) Varrone. On June 6, 1938 Nicholas had married Rafella Manella in St. Brigid's Church, Brookyn....

Aug 30, 2012

Vernon Keator, 90, of Stone Ridge, NY died Thursday, August 30, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 10, 1922, in Olivebridge, NY, the son of the late Harry and Irene (DePew) Keator. Mr. Keator was a veteran of the United States Marines during WWII and was part of a patrol that infiltrated and...

Aug 1, 2012

Marie Mercedes Rocha "Molly" 96, of Kerhonkson died on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Molly was born on February 11, 1916 in Brooklyn Heights, NY to Reinerio and Dolores (Gutierrez) Solis. Molly had lived in Brooklyn Heights and Queens for the majority of her life, retiring to Woodstock and eventually settling in Kerhonkson. She married Frank Rocha on April 16, 1941...

Jul 24, 2012

Harold R. Bollin, 88, of Rhinebeck, NY died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Kingston Hospital. He was born on January 13, 1924, in Ellenville, NY, the son of the late Ralph and Mary Ethel Bennett Bollin. Harold was a proud Army veteran having served actively during WW II from 1943-1946. Of his many accomplishments in service to his country, he...

Jul 19, 2012

LTC (Retired) US Army Milas W. Lebedovych, MD of Savannah, GA died unexpectedly and peacefully at his beloved summer home in Accord, NY on July 19, 2012. He was born on August 14, 1936 in Ukraine. He was predeceased by his parents Ksenia Janowicz Lebedovych, MD and Omelan Lebedovych, MD. The family immigrated to the United States in 1949. In...

Jul 13, 2012

Elli Hautamaki of Accord, NY died Friday, July 13, 2012. She was 82. Elli was born on April 17, 1930 in Finland, the daughter of Eino and Vieno (Sillantaa)Vuorenmaa. Elli was predeceased by her husband Alpo Hautamaki, her daughter Pirkko Person and her son Erkki Hautamaki. She is survived by her daughter Mirja Stroschein, her sister Aino Goralewizc, her grandchildren...

Jul 12, 2012

George Richard Mathews, "Dick", of Accord, NY, passed away on July 12, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. Dick was born on December 16, 1928 in Goshen, NY; he was the son of George and Glades (Blake) Mathews. Mr. Mathews served his country in the United States Navy and was honorable discharged in...

Jul 7, 2012

Harmen Miedema, 76, of Accord, died Saturday July 7, 2012, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 18, 1935, in Purmerland, The Netherlands, the son of the late Sietse Miedema and Maaike Miedema-Terpstra. He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Mary Alice Lee-Miedema, in 2000. Harmen learned the dairy business and milking...

Jul 2, 2012

Moses Gerard West of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 75 years old. Born on October 14, 1936 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Irving B. and Ruth (Green) West. Mr. West was owner of NJW Research in Poughkeepsie, NY. Gerry was a very spiritual...

Jun 26, 2012

Norwood Randall DePuy, "Randy" a lifelong resident of Wawarsing, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at the Kingston City Hospital. He was 62 years old. Randy was born on September 19, 1949 in Greene, NY; he was the son of the late Floyd and Leona (Klugh) DePuy. Mr. Depuy served in the United States Army during Vietnam and...

Jun 26, 2012

Funeral services are private and at the discretion of the family.

Jun 24, 2012

Frank Barnwell 33, born November 1, 1978 (All Saints Day) was welcomed into Heavens gates on June 24, 2012. Survived by his mother Anne Markle, father Frank Barnwell, stepfather James Markle, sister Jessica Barnwell, nephew Jordan Gwynn, son Frank Barnwell, Jr. and daughter Alexus Barnwell as well as many friends whom he truly cherished. Frankie was born and grew up...

Jun 17, 2012

Funeral services are private and at the discretion of the family.

Jun 7, 2012

Funeral services are private and at the discretion of the family.

May 29, 2012

Irene Teluk of Kerhonkson, NY died Tuesday, May 29, 2012. She was 85. Irene was born on June 20, 1926 in Ukraine. Visiting hours will be Friday, June 1st from 5-7pm at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The Panakhyda will begin at 6:30pm that evening. The Holy Sacrifice of the Divine Liturgy will be Saturday, June 2nd 10am at Holy...

May 28, 2012

Arnold Jay Gottesman 81, of Kerhonkson died on Monday, May 28, 2012. Arnold was born on September 1, 1930 in Manhattan, NY; he was the son of S. Lawrence and Ethel (Silverman) Gottesman. Arnold had served his country in the United States Army from 1948-1949 and the Army Reserve from 1949-1954. He attended Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan and had...

May 20, 2012

Evelyn Ruth Johnsen 89, of Accord died on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Evelyn was born on March 5, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of Al and Emmy (Samualsen) Sather and the widow of Haywood Johnsen who died in April 2001. Evelyn lived in the area for over sixty years and worked at Benedictine Hospital as assistant to...

May 17, 2012

Carole Marie Banks (Babcock / Ellsworth) of Accord NY, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2012, following a long illness. Born on May 25, 1937 at Catskill Hospital, Catskill, NY, Carole was the former wife of the Late Sgt.Joseph H. Ellsworth (NYSP/ Retired), of Accord NY and The Late Barry Banks (Bank Brothers Plumbing and Heating Contractors Inc.),...

May 4, 2012

Gail M. Geiselhart 59, of Kerhonkson died on Friday, May 4, 2012. Gail was born on July 25, 1952 in Kingston, NY to Chester and Shirley (Miller) Shultis. Many will remember Gail from her working at Pine Grove Ranch in Kerhonkson. She always loved reaching out to her grandchildren on her computer. Some of her family may have even called...