Obituaries

Jun 28, 2011

Nina Gajdycz of Kerhonkson, NY died Tuesday, June 28, 2011. She was 86 years old. Nina was born on May 13, 1925 in Roh, Belarus the daughter of Peter and Ewchymia Polujan.

 

In addition to her husband Mykola of Kerhonkson, Nina is survived by her children; Basil Gajdycz and Lesia Gajdycz both of New York City. Her grandson Eric...

Jun 19, 2011

 Bruce G. Schoonmaker, 73 of Accord, NY, died on June 19, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY after a long battle with heart disease. Born January 6, 1938 in Kingston, he was the son of the late Anna H. and Grant A. Schoonmaker. Bruce was a life resident of Accord except for his early childhood when he lived at...

Jun 14, 2011

Visiting hours will be Friday, June 17th 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 18th 10am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will follow at Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson.

Jun 14, 2011

Marlene Greif of Ellenville, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at the Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 66 years old. Born on August 5, 1944 in Brooklyn; she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Frances (Zuber) Rosen.

Marlene was a very spiritual person. She loved to dance and listen to Doo-Wop music. She was a hardworking...

Jun 1, 2011

   

 

Brian Demorest, Sr. of Accord, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at his home. He was 42 years old. Brian was born on August 29, 1968 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of Beverly (Osterhoudt) Demorest and the late David Demorest.

 

Brian was a graduate of Rondout Valley High School. He owned Demorest...

May 31, 2011

  Jeanne R. Greene of Kerhonkson, passed away after a long illness on May 31, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 74 years old. Born June 5, 1936 in Irvington, NY; the daughter of Francis and Elsia (Damm) Royer, she was a long time resident of the Hudson Valley, an area that she loved.

 

Jeanne attended the Dominican...

May 31, 2011

Joseph J. Cunningham of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Ferncliff Nursing Home. He was 82 years old. Joseph was born on September 19, 1928 in the Bronx; he was the son of James M. and Rose (Ford) Cunningham.

 

Mr. Cunningham had worked for Conagra Foods in Totowa, NJ for over 47 years. He...

May 29, 2011

John J. Kruh of Kerhonkson, NY died Sunday, May 29, 2011. He was 65 years old. John was born on October 17, 1945 in Queens, NY; the son of John and Mary (Mudryk) Kruh.

 

Mr. Kruh was a member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church and was a Certified Public Accountant.

 

May 20, 2011

Vernon H. Bush, Jr. of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011 after fighting a hard battle against cancer. He was 62 years old. Vernon was born on February 6, 1949 in Ellenville, NY he was the son of the late Pearl (Krom) and Vernon H. Bush, Sr.

 

Vernon was a life long resident of the area and...

May 9, 2011

Ronald Edward Sprague, Sr. of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2011 at his home after a long illness. He was 70 years old. Ronald was born on October 12, 1940 in Clintondale, NY; he was the son of the late Tremper and Gertrude (Gathen) Sprague.

 

Mr. Sprague was a member of the Teamsters Union and a manager of...

May 2, 2011

Elaine R. Widmann of Stone Ridge, formerly of Scotchtown, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011 in Rhinebeck. She was 94. Elaine was born on March 20, 1917 in Munnsville, the daughter of Rex and Minerva (Lyons) Rosenkrans.

 

She was predeceased by her husband of thirty five years, David G. Widmann. Mr. Widmann died in 1985.

 

Elaine had been...

Apr 15, 2011

Elaine Lasher of Accord, NY passed away on Friday, April 15, 2011 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was 48. Elaine was born on May 11, 1962 in Kingston, the daughter of the late Grant and Helen (Gray) Stoughtenburg. Elaine was raised by her father and step-mother, Anna (Simmons).

 

Before moving to Accord, Elaine had married Mark Lasher, Sr. on September...

Mar 28, 2011

 

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

 

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Mar 1, 2011

Sandra L. Migliaccio of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Benedictine Hospital. She was 69 years old. Sandra was born on December 6, 1941 in Lexington, SC. She was the daughter of the late Audrey and Eugene Green and the widow of Ralph Migliaccio.

Mrs. Migliaccio was a lover of animals, wildlife and nature.

Sandra...

Feb 15, 2011

Dr. Walter Friedlander, a life long resident of Kerhonkson, NY died February 15, 2011 at Kingston City Hospital. He was 63 years old. Walter was born of September 4, 1947 in Monticello, NY; he was the son of Remedios (Castro) Friedlander and the late Abraham Friedlander. 

Walter was a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and worked for the United States Department...

Feb 13, 2011

Richard Alexander Johnson, “Ricky”, of Kerhonkson, NY; passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 13, 2011. He was 34 years old. Ricky was born on August 5, 1976 in Middletown, NY. He was the son of Warren and Helen (Sarbu) Johnson.

Ricky was a self employed contractor and most recently was working with A&G Custom Cabinets. He was an avid fisherman and...

Feb 4, 2011

Charles Henry Cooper, Sr. of Kerhonkson, NY, died February 4, 2011 at his home. He was 71 years old. Charles was born on October 25, 1939 in Hyde Park, NY. He was the son of Griffith and Corrine (Donahue) Cooper.

 

Charles was a resident of Dutchess County most of his life. He spent the last 6 years in Kerhonkson with...

Feb 2, 2011

James Charles Kelly of Kerhonkson, NY, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at his home. He was 48 years old. Mr. Kelly was born on April 23, 1962 in West Point, NY, the son of Margaret M. (Cooper) Deeds and the late James Wm. Kelly

 

Mr. Kelly had enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in...