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01/05/2026

Pamela Jean Bieronski

After a short, but brave battle with cancer, Pamela Bieronski passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 2, 2025. She was born on June 20, 1950 in Cornwall, NY and is the daughter of the late William Murphy and Gladys Satterlee. Pamela is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Louis Bieronski. She is survived by her daughters, Luann Bieronski of Fort Montgomery, NY, and Tanya Cutaia of Saugerties, NY; her granddaughters, Gwen, Grace and Chloe Cutaia; her sister, Sheri (Steve) Ruth; and her brother, Howard Satterlee. She also leaves behind her fur babies, Maxwell and Tootsie.

Pam was a born nurturer with a kind heart, a beautiful spirit and a contagious laugh. She was a talented quilter who enjoyed quilting weekends away with her friends and volunteering at the church. Through the years Pam has enjoyed cooking and baking with her granddaughters and visiting a wide variety of restaurants. Her home showcases her love for gardening, landscaping and entertaining.

Pam also enjoyed listening to live music and going dancing with her late husband. In the past few years she has developed an interest in travel which included a once in a lifetime trip to Ireland with her sister and brother. She will now walk through eternity with her beloved husband.

Visitation will be held at Humiston Funeral Home on Friday, January 9 from 5 - 8 PM. A Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kerhonkson on Saturday, January 10 at 1 PM.

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12/29/2025

Larry Gobrecht

Larry E. Gobrecht (79) passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025. Born October 22, 1946, in Cornwall, New York, to Robert and Jean Gobrecht, Larry spent his youth swimming in Moodna Creek, exploring Schunnemunk Mountain, and summering in Sag Harbor. He enrolled at Orange County Community College at the age of 16, studied for a bit at SUNY Plattsburgh, and graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 1969. Later he taught English at Warwick High School and delivered bread across Ulster County for extra income. Larry married his college sweetheart, Paulina, in 1971 before they moved to Minneapolis where he completed a Masters in American Studies. They returned to the east coast in 1973 and enjoyed grand house sitting and intoxicating lawn parties while Larry studied for a second Masters, of Early American Culture, at Winterthur in Delaware. He finished his fellowship there in 1975 and shortly thereafter began work at the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation where he would spend the rest of his career in service to old buildings and their inhabitants. Larry was regularly called upon by the Smithsonian Institution to deliver lectures aboard Hudson Valley history river cruises and provided expert advice to historical societies and curious folk he met throughout his life. Larry and Paulina settled in Kinderhook after their first child was born and tended to an estate there while completing renderings for an eclectic cottage, he later built on Mile Hill Road. Their marriage ended in 1993, and Larry resettled in North Chatham with his new love Lynn where they lived on weekdays and weekended atop the Shawangunk ridge in Cragsmoor, at Lynn’s mountain home next to the Stone Church. It was here he would labor and love for the next 30 years. Larry left his mark on numerous buildings he restored and/or renovated, including his childhood home on Taylor Road, the Cragsmoor Historical Society, and Stoneybrae, a beloved mountainside pub. His unmatched attention to detail and strict adherence to cultural appropriateness in his handy work will be remembered by all who (at times painfully) witnessed and or collaborated with him on projects big and small. Larry was a curator of curiosities, a pensive guy, good listener, and could be counted on for level-headed advice. He preferred puttering in barns to traversing the earth, although Lynn had some success pulling him along on trips to Colorado, Ireland, Poland, and Trinidad and Tobago. In addition to his loved ones, he leaves behind an expansive rare book collection, and more tools and equipment than your local hardware store.

Larry is survived by his loving, long-time companion, Lynn Garofalini; daughter, Jordan Gobrecht of Albany; son, Curtis Gobrecht and his partner Heather Kowalski of North Chatham; grandchildren, Harper and Orson Wagg; his adopted Cragsmoor family – Jennifer, Jim, Maximo, Sophia, Odette, Dana, Brian, Tanner, and Keegan; and his former spouse, Paulina Gobrecht. In addition to his parents, Larry is predeceased by his sisters, Laurel McElroy, Barbara Ann Gundersen, and Marie Cristofano.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 3rd from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at On the Rocks, 3984 NY-52, Pine Bush, NY 12566. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in Larry’s honor be made to Cragsmoor Historical Society https://donorbox.org/2018-chs

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12/16/2025

Christine Wyman

Christine Wyman, lovingly known as “Chris,” passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 15, 2025, at Ellenville Hospital in Ellenville, New York. She was 74.

Chris was born on February 24, 1951, in the Bronx, New York, to Bertil and Claire Thornblad, both of whom predeceased her. She grew up in the Bronx, went to trade school, and began her career as a secretary.

Chris married Edward “Eddie” Wyman, and together they welcomed their daughter, Laura, in 1977. They built a life that included time in Texas, a return to the Bronx, and eventually a move to Kerhonkson, New York in the 1980s — a place Chris called home for the rest of her life.

For many years, Chris worked as a lunch lady with the Rondout Valley School District, both at the middle school and the high school, where she made many lifelong friends. She was known for her humor and the way she could make even a cafeteria line feel like a fun place to be. She joked with the kids daily

— and if you were one of her favorites, you might get a French fry tossed your way… or even have one expertly launched into the back of your shirt.

Chris loved reading and loved her family even more. She especially adored watching her granddaughter, Devin, grow into the wonderful 13-year-old she is today. One of the family’s most cherished recent memories is Chris being able to sing “Happy Birthday” to Devin on her 13th birthday this year.

Chris was a genuinely kind, funny, and loving person. In the last decade of her life, she lived with severe COPD, which kept her closer to home and limited time with friends, but she remained deeply connected to the people she loved most.

Chris is survived by her husband, Edward “Eddie” Wyman; her daughter, Laura Brown; her son-in-law, Jeremiah Brown; and her beloved granddaughter, Devin Brown. She is also survived by her sister, Kathy Cocchiara. She was predeceased by her parents, Bertil and Claire Thornblad, and her brother, Richard Thornblad.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no formal services. Chris will be cremated, and a gathering to celebrate her life may be held at a later date.

She will be remembered for her humor, her big heart, her Bronx spirit, and the unforgettable way she could make people laugh — sometimes with nothing more than a well-aimed French fry.

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12/15/2025

Angelo Bayetis

Angelo Bayetis, 64, of Kerhonkson, passed away on December 5, 2025 in Kingston with his sister and niece by his side. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 7, 1961 to Elena and James Bayetis. After graduating from John Adams High School, he traveled to Las Vegas and trained race horses for several years, and also worked as a roofer. He returned to New York and began building custom furniture locally at A&G for many years, and finally to FTS in Stone Ridge until his retirement.

Angelo met the love of his life, Debra, at the age of 17. They dated for many years, resided together, and decided to marry. Deb passed away in 2020 leaving him heart broken. In addition to his wife, Angelo is predeceased by his parents and his sister, Eleanor Bayetis; and his beloved dog, Autumn. He leaves behind his sister, Toni and son, James Bayetis; brother, Gregory Bayetis, Sr.; niece, Stacey (Joseph) Brennen and their children; and nephew, Gregory Bayetis, Jr. and his children.

Angelo loved spending time with his nephew, James, watching movies, taking road trips listening to Ozzy on the radio, and taking trips to Taco Bell. Angelo had a wonderful relationship with Jimmy aka "Fool", as was their greeting for one another. He loved to tease Jimmy! He also had a strong love for his Harley Davidson and loved golf.

Angelo will be greatly missed by many, especially his sister, Toni, with whom he had a strong bond and always walked by his side since childhood.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Angelo's name to the American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/donate

Services will be announced.

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12/11/2025

Patricia Salovich

With endless sorrow, we announce the passing of Patricia Salovich of Kerhonkson on December 8th, 2025. She was only 66 years old. Patty or Pat to friends and family, she was born on January 11th, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York to Mary "Mitzi" Detelj and Louis Savery. She grew up in New York City among a large extended family. She left Brooklyn for the Hudson Valley after marriage to her husband Joseph "Joe" Salovich in July 1987, where they lived for nearly four decades together, raising two children. She retired from the clerical circuit of Rondout Valley High School in Accord in 2024 after many years of service to the school district. A lifelong Mets fan, Patty went to several games a year with her husband and was an avid Mets bobblehead collector. She always had a travel bug, from Club Med in the 80s, to family vacations driving all over the East Coast, to cruises around the Caribbean with her husband. The beach was her happy place, and she made sure to go yearly; the pink sand of Bermuda was among her favorites. In her downtime, she enjoyed puzzles and needlepoint and feeding the cat table scraps he wasn't supposed to have. Her scrapbooks are full of her many adventures and she mourned the loss of physical ticket stubs and printed photos. Above all, she loved her kids and family more than anything.

She is survived by her husband of thirty-eight years Joe, her daughter Amy, and her son Tyler, a cacophony of nieces (Robin, Susan, Kerri, Chrissy, Allyson, Jennifer, Kristin, Kate, and Kerrie) and their families, as well as her cat, Caesar. She was predeceased by her mother Mary (d. 2010), her father Louis (d. 1993), her sister MaryAnn (d. 1978), her brother Lewis (d. 2016), and her nephew Stuart (d. 2018). She will be deeply missed by her family and all those who knew her, her absence already heavily felt at this time of year.

Visitation will be held at Humiston Funeral Home on Saturday, January 3 from 1 - 4 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the local humane society, Ulster County SPCA. https://www.ucspca.org/

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11/11/2025

John P. Neidhardt III

John P. Neidhardt III of Accord, New York, died suddenly at his home on November 10, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Bonnie (nee Brown); his two sons John (Kat), and Andrew (Caryn); his three beloved granddaughters Loretta, Helen, and Ruth; and his siblings Brian, Donna, Tommy, and Mary. He was predeceased by his parents, John Neidhardt, Jr., and Rita Neidhardt (nee Hux) of Lodi, New Jersey.

Born in 1955 in Teaneck, New Jersey, John was raised in Lodi where he attended Lodi High School and later Plaza School before beginning his career as an electrician, facilities engineer and entrepreneur. He pioneered many electrical engineering and plant engineering technologies when they were in their infancy. In retirement, John continued to use his repair skills working at Skate Time 209 and was a devoted volunteer for Friends of Historic Rochester. He was incredibly fond of restoring antique radios and bringing old electronics back to life.

He will be remembered as someone who was always willing to help anyone, especially if it involved fixing something and even more-so if could instill that knowledge onto others. Always a cheerful person, he was happiest when he could tangibly help those he loved. He loved rock n’ roll and remembering every concert he attended. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and being outdoors, whether visiting with his parents, fishing or catching reptiles, reminiscing with siblings, or taking his granddaughters for new adventures.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday November 16, 2025, at Humiston Funeral home at 30 42nd Street, Kerhonkson, New York.

To honor John’s memory, the family requests that donations be made to Friends of Historic Rochester at P.O. Box 229 Accord, NY 12404.

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10/28/2025

Daria Elaine Baracca

Daria Elaine Baracca of Accord passed away at home on October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 75 years old.

Daria was born on February 25th, 1950 to Lawerence and Catherine Burg in Cold Spring, N.Y. In 1968 she met and married James E. Baracca with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. She grew up in Fishkill N.Y. and resided in the Hudson Valley for most of her life where she and Jim raised their 3 children.

Daria was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved angels and cherubs. She also enjoyed the hobby of crafting and spending time with her grandchildren. Daria was previously employed by the Mohonk Mountain House as a reservation specialist for 23 years. Here she met her dearest friend Maria Schneider (Fifi) with whom she shared a very special bond.

Daria is survived by her husband James E. Baracca; three sons, Jordan (Staci Olson), Jeremy (Susan Gentile) and Damian; 6 grandchildren, Cheyanne Van Fossen, Jade Barringer, Michael Baracca, Alex Sanderson, Justin Baracca, Kaylee Baracca; and 4 great grandchildren; brother, Steven Burg; Sister, Linda (John) Taylor; and Sister-in-law Beverly (Banks) Place. She is also survived by her devoted friend, Maria Schneider.

She was predeceased by her mother, Catherine and her father, Lawrence.

Daria will be deeply missed by her husband Jim, her children, grandchildren, friends, and her furry friend Apollo.

Services will be private, at the convenience of the family.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Cancer Society or an organization of your choice.

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10/27/2025

Robert L. Bingell, Jr.

Robert L. Bingell, Jr., 75, passed away on Thursday, October 23,2025 at Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston, NY.Robert was born on May 10,1950 in Ossining, NY to Robert and Bernice Bingell.Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, he was a collector of John Deere memorabilia, and a car enthusiast.He also served in the U.S Army Reserve and was honorably discharged in 1977. He was a part of the Holla Hose Fire Department in Ossining for some time. He previously worked at IBM manufacturing and Hudson River Inlay.Robert is survived by his children, Jessica and Brent Bingell; 6 grandchildren: Alexis, Navaya, Armani, Niesa, Joseph, and Payton; sister, Debra LaRotonda; and many cousins and friends.He is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Bernice; sister, Louise; brother, Henry; granddaughter, Alanna; and niece, Jill.Robert (Bob) will be missed deeply!Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

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10/25/2025

Raymond Churchwell

Raymond Churchwell Passed away in Poughkeepsie, NY on October 23. He was 66 years old.

Raymond was born in Kingston, NY on August 10, 1959. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, going to the range, and riding his motorcycles. He is survived by his partner of thirty years, Michele Warg; his children, Nicholas Churchwell of Kerhonkson, Brandon Churchwell of Kerhonkson, Kristy Cannizzaro and husband Bryan of North Carolina, and Bobby Churchwell of South Carolina; grandchildren, Maddie and Theo Cannizzaro; sisters, Sherry Winder and Linda Owens of Florida; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will take place at Pine Bush Cemetery in Kerhonkson on Sunday, November 2 at 10:30 AM, followed by a celebration of life at the Elk's Lodge in Napanoch.

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10/17/2025

Nicholas Carelli

Nicholas W. Carelli (1952 – 2025)

Nicholas W. Carelli, age 73, of Kerhonkson, New York, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, following a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Nicholas was born in Dobbs Ferry, New York, in 1952. He went on to build a remarkable life defined by dedication to his family and his professional calling.

A Life of Integrity and Service

Nicholas was a deeply important and well-loved member of the community, known for his warm personality and quiet strength.

He dedicated 40 years to a distinguished career in real estate. Throughout those decades, he was renowned for his unwavering honesty and integrity—qualities that earned him the trust and respect of everyone he met. He took great pride in helping countless individuals and families navigate the daunting process of buying their first home, leaving a legacy of security and happiness in the lives he touched.

Beyond his professional success, Nicholas was a devoted family man and a talented musician. His passion for music was a source of joy for his family, and his greatest source of pride was his wife and sons...The family is asking for donations in lieu of flowers to help with funeral expenses.

A graveside service will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Stone Ridge on Thursday, October 23 at 11 AM.

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10/17/2025

Alice Churchill

Alice Churchill of Accord passed away in Kingston, NY on October 15, 2025. She was 82 years old.

Born in New York City and raised in Kerhonkson, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth Brown. In high school, Alice met the love of her life, the late Donald Churchill. They married on March 20, 1966 and raised their family with unconditional love and support. She worked as a bank teller for Ellenville Savings Bank for many years before retiring from the Rondout Valley School District. In between, she was a bus driver with George Schwab for the District.

Alice loved reading books, nature, and her family. Above all, she loved her grandkids. She was their biggest teacher of the world, taking the on field trips from the day they were born; Bronx Zoo, Olana, museums, Catskill Game Farm, you name it Alice took them.

Alice's second love was God and her Church. The Federated Church of Kerhonkson was her second family. You could always find her there in the office working on bills, in the kitchen helping with a dinner, or at Vacation Bible School making meals for all the children.

Alice is survived by her son, Guy Churchill of Ellenville; daughter, Corrie Wolfeil and partner Russell Macek of Saugerties; Beth Churchill; Todd Wolfeil; Grandchildren: Jacob Churchill, Catherine Wolfeil, and Daniel Wolfeil; sister-in-law, Elinor Churchill; brother-in-law, Russell Gray; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her sister, Ruth P. Cina; and brothers, Richard Brown and Edward Brown.

The family would like to thank KAFAS and Dr. Stupple at Health Alliance Hospital.

Visitation will be held at The Federated Church of Kerhonkson, 35 42nd St., on Friday, October 24 from 3-4 PM, with a funeral service beginning at 4 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Alice's name to The Federated Church of Kerhonkson

www.churchofkerhonkson.org/give

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10/09/2025

Elizabeth A. Ober

Elizabeth A Ober, US Navy veteran, and long-time resident ofSummitville, N.Y. passed away on September 27, 2025. Elizabeth, 66, wasraised in Hicksville, NY, and settled in the Catskill mountains afterher long career as a Navy officer. After her service in the Navy, Bethenjoyed a career as a teacher and counselor.She had a big heart and love for animals. Her lifelong passion foranimal rescue was foreshadowed in childhood. On one memorable occasion,she enlisted the help of other children with the careful transfer ofthousands of tadpoles from a dessicating roadside puddle to a suitablestream so that they would have a chance at survival. Beth rescued andloved dozens of dogs and cats over her lifetime, often choosing to takein the least adoptable, nurturing them into trusting and loving pets.Beth was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lucille Ober. Sheis survived by her brothers and sister, numerous nieces, nephews,grandnephews/niece and friends.Burial will be at Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, NY. Contributions inher memory may be made to Pets Alive, Middletown, New York (petsalive.org).

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