Obituaries

Jan 2, 2012

Yuriy Leshchuk of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 2, 2012 at his home. He was 26 years old. Born on April 15, 1985 in Ukraine; the son of Yevheniya Khomanchuk and the late Vladymir Leshchuk. Yuriy came to the United States in 2000. He graduated from Rondout Valley High School and from Ulster County Community College. He...

Jan 1, 2012

Dec 21, 2011

Gerald T. Kubin of Whiting, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Oakland Care Center in NJ. Gerald was born on September 25, 1929 in Queens, NY, where he grew up and relocated to Kerhonkson, NY with his wife Alice. Together, they and their dear friends, Nick and Elaine Oprysko owned and operated the Casino Restaurant in...

Dec 4, 2011

Paolo "Paul" Salvatore LoPresti, 62, of Cottekill, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was born January 2, 1949 in San Piero Patti, Sicily, the son of Eduardo and Maria (Franco) LoPresti. Mr. LoPresti married his loving wife, Kathleen Golia, in March 1972 and together had lived in the area for over 40 years. Kathleen had...

Nov 28, 2011

MICHAEL GOLIA left us on Monday Nov. 28th, 2011 in a quiet and peaceful moment. He was a kind, warm, passionate, and humorous man who was loved and highly respected by all who came in contact with him throughout his life. He was always very straight forward and honest, and willing to help anyone and everyone no matter what the...

Nov 28, 2011

Visiting hours will be Thursday, December 1st from 5-7pm at HB Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. The Panakhyda will begin at 6pm that evening. The Holy Sacrifice of the Divine Liturgy will be Friday, December 2nd 10am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will follow at Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson.

Nov 23, 2011

Dale W. Countryman of Accord, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. He was 51 years old. Dale was born on January 15, 1960 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of Floyd and Jane (Mitchell) Countryman. Dale had retired from the Rondout Valley Schools where he worked as the Maintenance Supervisor for 21 years. He was a...

Nov 20, 2011

Bertha E. Blair of Accord, NY, passed away on November 20, 2011 at the Albany Medical Center. She was 70 years old. Bertha was born on December 11, 1940 in Poughkeepsie, NY; the daughter of Katherine (Mosher) Crapser and the late Harold Crapser. In addition to her mother Katherine, Bertha is survived by her husband Kenneth Blair, whom she married...

Nov 11, 2011

Hazel Ellen (Newman) Quick, 76 of Accord, NY, died unexpectedly at her home on November 11, 2011. Born on November 19, 1934 at home; she was the daughter of the late John H. and Gussie B. (Quick) Newman. Hazel graduated Kerhonkson High School in 1954 and shortly after married Chester B. Quick. Hazel was a stay at home mom who...

Nov 10, 2011

A Masonic Graveside Service will be held on November 19th at Krumville Cemetery.

Nov 1, 2011

Janina Tazak of Wawarsing, NY, passed away on November 1, 2011 at her home. She was 88 years old. Private Family Visitation with Funeral Service to be held Friday, November 4th from 1-2pm at the funeral home. Service will begin at 2pm. Burial will follow at Pine Bush Cemetery.

Oct 25, 2011

Anna Kowalczuk of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the Kingston City Hospital. She was 88 years old. Visiting will be held Friday, October 28th from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. Panakhyda will begin at 6pm that evening. The Holy Sacrafice of Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday 10am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic...

Oct 25, 2011

Sheila Ann "Freddy" Chavez, age 67, of Washburn, Iowa formerly, Accord, NY, died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at her home. She was born July 14, 1944 in Ellenville, New York, the daughter of Raymond and Nettie (Christiana) Lawrence. Sheila was united in marriage with Ramon Rodriguez on February 25, 1967 in New York State. He preceded her in death in...

Oct 15, 2011

Julian "Joe" Michael Bartle, 84, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the Kingston Hospital. He was born October 27, 1926 in Burnside, NY, the son of Guy and Mary Bartle. Mr. Bartle worked for the Grange League Federation (GLF), then as a manager for Agway, Inc., retiring in 1988. He was a past member of the Montgomery Lions Club,...

Oct 9, 2011

Services are private and at the discretion of the family.

Oct 4, 2011

Ruth Perry Brown Cina of Kerhonkson passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2011 at her daughter's home surrounded by her family. She was 65 years old. Ruth was born on October 29, 1945 in New York City; she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (DeBruin) Brown. Ruth had worked as a clerk for Ulster County and retired...

Sep 28, 2011

Rita R. Lunden of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Kingston Hospital. She was 90 years old. Rita was born on November 18, 1920 in Eynon, Pennsylvania the daughter of Vincent and Mary (Donato) Piccione. Rita had married Dag Lunden in 1948 and lived on Staten Island all but seven years of her life before relocating...

Sep 22, 2011

Nathaniel Swartz of West Palm Beach, Fl and formerly Kerhonkson, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 96 years old. Nathaniel was born on December 1, 1914 in New York City; the son of Miriam and Max Swartz. Mr. Swartz owned and operated Mastercraft Sales-Aid Corp. in Yonkers for 32 years....

Sep 16, 2011

Peter William Reilly of Ellenville, NY formerly of Brooklyn died Friday, September 16, 2011. He was 71 years old. Mr. Reilly was born on October 9, 1939 in Brooklyn; he was the son of the late Patrick and Sarah (Hayes) Reilly. Peter was a communicant of St. Mary's and St. Andrew's Parish in Ellenville and enjoyed volunteering his time at...

Sep 11, 2011