Obituaries

Oct 16, 2021

Dorothy Stickles of Ellenville, NY passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was born in the Bronx, NY and raised by her mother Katherine Schoeppler.

Dorothy was a beloved mother and grandmother whose family meant the world to her. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her children and grandchildren. She worked at ARC...

Oct 13, 2021

Clemence D. Stanton, born March 19, 1944 in Newark, New Jersey, passed away at home in Napanoch, NY on October 13, 2021. Stanley, as he was affectionately known lived his life to the fullest. He served his country as a pilot in the Air Force during the time of Vietnam. Among many of his hobbies he loved to fly, hunt,...

Oct 8, 2021

Ann Marie Sagan

Kerhonkson, NY July 21, 1943 – October 8, 2021 Ann Marie Sagan was born on July 21, 1943 in Peckville, PA; she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kazmersky) Sagan. On October 8, 2021 Ann’s journey here on earth ended and she earned her wings and took her place among the Angels. Ann graduated...

Oct 5, 2021

Keith A. Casey, of Greenfield Park passed away on Tuesday October 5, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, with his sister, Sandra by his side. He was 48 years old. Keith was born on June 8, 1973, in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Michael and Claudine (Miller) Casey.

Keith was a lifelong resident...

Sep 7, 2021

Evan Michael Martinez “Boot Leg”, of Ellenville, NY lost his long-time battle to diabetes and kidney failure on September 7, 2021. He was 39 years old. Evan was born on May 25, 1982 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of Edwin Martinez and the late Margarita Acevedo-Soto. It’s no secret Evan loved to make people laugh. He could...

Sep 5, 2021

Bill was a lifelong resident of the area and resided in Napanoch the majority of his life. He was a Korean War Veteran enlisting in the United States Navy in 1953 at the age of 17, where he attained the rank of Machinist Mate Second Class. Upon his release from active duty in 1956, with an honorable discharge, he...

Aug 29, 2021

Frank A. Lewis a longtime resident of Ellenville, NY and more recently of the Bronx passed away on August 29, 2021. He was 56 years old. Frank was born on September 22, 1964 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of Frank and Patricia (Brunelle) Lewis.

Frank attended Ellenville High School. He enjoyed golfing and cooking and...

Aug 27, 2021

August Hull Jr., fondly known as “Skip,” passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. He was 72 years old. Skip was born on June 10, 1949 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Anna and August Hull Sr.

Skip graduated from Ellenville High School in 1969. Shortly after he enlisted into the United States...

Aug 21, 2021

Carmen H. Rodriguez of Ellenville, NY passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was 89 years old. Carmen was born on January 11, 1932 in Hatillo, Puerto Rico; she was the daughter of Guillermo Ruiz Cortes and Saturnina Rodriguez.

On December 6, 1952, Carmen...

Aug 8, 2021

Arlene ‘Sissy’ Baty (Stalter) of Greenfield Park, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 8th, 2021. She was born October 25 ,1962 in Nyack, NY. Arlene was the daughter of the late Arlene (Ryan) and John Stalter Sr.

Arlene is survived by her three children: Raymond Baty of Greenfield Park, Danielle Baty of Greenfield Park,...

Aug 7, 2021

Victor Escalera Cruz gained his wings on August 7, 2021 at the age of 26. Victor was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico on June 18, 1995 to parents Gloria Cruz Melendez and Jose Escalera Ortiz.

Victor was a hyper, funny and very smart child, who was always running around helping others and making everyone laugh. Growing up,...

Aug 4, 2021

Noreen Dechon of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. She was 69 years old. Noreen was born on June 10, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Robert T. and Theresa (Harvey) Toomey.

Noreen worked for the Village of Ellenville as an Assistant Village Clerk before joining the Ellenville Central School District as...

Aug 4, 2021

Florencia Aviles of Highland, NY, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. She was 82 years old. Florencia was born on April 29, 1939 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico; she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Anna Maria (Cupeles) Torres

Florencia had worked at Imperial...

Jul 28, 2021

Libby Gordon passed away July, 28, 2021 at her home after a long battle of undiagnosed cancer. She was 74. Libby was the daughter of Genevieve Knowles and Miguel Parra. She was born February 23, 1947 in Caracas, Venezuela.

To know Libby was to love her. She was the most kind, caring and loving soul. She loved life and...

Jul 24, 2021

Sanford “Sandy” Boxer of Ocala, FL and formerly of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his wife Rose, daughter Michelle and brother Jeffrey by his side. He was 79 years old. Sandy was born on April 15, 1942 in New York, NY; he was the son of Max and...

Jul 23, 2021

Christina A. Cook “Chris” of Albany, NY, and formerly Ellenville, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Teresian House. She was 100 years old. Chris was born on December 28, 1920 in Nashua, NH; she was the daughter of Sarah (Thompson) and Ray D. Stockwell Sr.

Chris had worked for Verizon in Ellenville...

Jul 19, 2021

Anthony Percoco

6/13/1924 – 7/19/2021

Accord, NY

Anthony Percoco of Accord, NY, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2021. He was 97 years old. Born in Union City, NJ on June 13, 1924; the son of John and Lucy (Zarrella) Percoco.

Tony’s parents were Italian immigrants who came from...

Jul 14, 2021

Stanford “Dave” Miller of Spring Glen, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was 77 years old. Dave was born on October 12, 1943 in Franklin, NC; he was the son of the late David Ray and Flora E. (Krom) Miller.

Dave proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He...

Jul 13, 2021

Orlando Callejas of Ellenville, NY, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He was 75 years old. Orlando was born on January 5, 1946 in Bello, Colombia; he was the son of Manuel and Anna (Duque) Callejas.

Mr. Callejas was the owner of Orlandos Market, the Neighborhood Grocery & Delicatessen for...

Jul 10, 2021

Thomas C. Briggs

April 7, 1929 – July 10, 2021

Ellenville NY – Fort Myers FL

Thomas C. Briggs passed away on July 10, 2021 in Fort Myers, Fl. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle.

Thomas drove a tractor trailer for many years for Channel Master...