Ulster Park father, daughter who died on hike 'brought joy to so many'

Tim Keiderling and his daughter, Esther Keiderling, were found dead at Mount Katahdin in Maine.

The Keiderlings had gone hiking at the site June 1.

The two are being remembered locally for their 'warmth, kindness and dedication.'

The Ulster County community is mourning the loss of a father and daughter from Ulster Park who were found dead on a mountain in Maine, where they had gone hiking on June 1.

They were identified by authorities as Tim Keiderling, 58, and his daughter, Esther Keiderling, 28.

USA Today reported the father and daughter were last seen leaving their campground in Baxter State Park, on their way to the summit of Mount Katahdin, around 10 a.m. June 1.

Mount Katahdin, the highest mountain in Maine, is located within the park.

A search and rescue mission for the Ke