Harry Peter Jashyn Death: Longtime Kerhonkson Resident Passes Peacefully at 81
Feb. 21, 2026 — Kerhonkson, NY Harry Peter Jashyn, an 81-year-old longtime resident, passed away peacefully at home, marking the Harry Peter Jashyn death as a somber local event announced through obituary notices.
Jashyn, born November 16, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, graduated from Aviation High School, served in the National Guard, and enjoyed a long career with the United States Postal Service, where he was known for his reliability and friendliness. He also pursued professional photography, as detailed in the Harry Peter Jashyn obituary.
Family and Survivors
The Harry Peter Jashyn death leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Anna, and three children: son Andrew and daughter-in-law Nicole, with grandchildren Andrew and Michaela; daughter Irene and son-in-law Kevin, with grandchildren Sage and Oksana; and daughter Natalie and son-in-law Dave, with grandchildren Everett and Jake. Family members remember him for his joyful spirit, love of dancing, singing, NFL football—particularly supporting son Andrew’s high school coaching—science fiction, Svengoolie, and dressing as Santa Claus for his grandchildren, per the memorial page.
Life and Interests
Throughout his life, Jashyn embodied a vibrant personality centered on family and hobbies. His dedication to postal service and photography highlighted his professional pursuits, while personal passions added color to his legacy in Kerhonkson, as noted in listings of Ulster County recent obituaries and Kerhonkson obituaries.
Funeral Arrangements
Visitation for the Harry Peter Jashyn death will occur Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. at Humiston Funeral Home, 30 42nd Street, Kerhonkson, NY 12446. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 211 Foordmore Rd, Kerhonkson, NY 12446, followed by burial at 1:15 p.m. at Holy Spirit Cemetery, 141 Sarah Wells Trail, Campbell Hall, NY 10916. These details are confirmed across primary obituary sources.
