Obituaries

Reuben F. Matthews Jr.

Reuben F. Matthews Jr.

Aug 13, 2022

Reuben F. Matthews Jr., “Ruby”, of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was 28 years old. Ruby was born on September 10, 1993 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of Deborah (Marl) Matthews and Reuben F. Matthews Sr.

 

Ruby was an avid fisherman. He loved fishing the Pulaski River when the salmon were running....

Frank H. Snyder

Frank H. Snyder

Aug 5, 2022

Frank H. Snyder of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Wilmington, NC while under the care of hospice. He was 87 years old. Frank was born on February 11, 1935 in Cornwall, NY; he was the son of Frank H. Snyder and Thelma C. (Merritt) Vento.

 

Frank was the Manager and...

Nicos Linden Benjamin

Nicos Linden Benjamin

Aug 4, 2022

Nicos Linden Benjamin of Ellenville, New York, USA and formally of Tucville, Georgetown, Guyana.  Passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by his wife and children on Thursday morning, August 4, 2022.  He was 49 years old. Nicos was born on November 18, 1972, he was the son of Rollingston Linden Benjamin and Volda Cozier-Duke Benjamin. Nicos invited God into his...

Mary K. Odell

Mary K. Odell

Jul 31, 2022

Mary Odell died peacefully at home on July 31, 2022. She was born on May 15, 1948 in Ellenville.

 

She is survived by her loving husband Edward Odell of 45 years; her brothers, Bobby Avery, John Avery, Ed Avery, James Avery (Joan), Bruce Avery (Anne); her sisters, Cecile Pigman (Curtis), Ruth Kidney, Diane Litts (Harry), Mary Depuy, Gwendolyn...

Mary Frances Yenzer

Mary Frances Yenzer

Jul 16, 2022

Mary Frances Yenzer of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022. She was 85 years old. Mary was born on July 3, 1937 in Bronx, NY; she was the daughter of the late Anthony Louis and Theresa (Pass) Porto and the widow of Michael Henry Yenzer.

 

Mary had worked for many years as a bookkeeper. She was...

Zenaida Acevedo

Zenaida Acevedo

Jul 11, 2022

Zenaida “Yaya” Acevedo of Napanoch, NY passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the age of 71. Zenaida was born on June 5th, 1951 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to the late Concepcion Fernandez and Ramiro Acevedo.

Zenaida was a hard worker and displayed that in all aspects of her life. Over the course of her career, she worked for...

Edward A. Unverzagt, Jr.

Edward A. Unverzagt, Jr.

Jul 5, 2022

Edward A. Unverzagt Jr. of Ellenville, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was 76 years old. Edward was born on October 13, 1945 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Mary Ann (Tiano) and Edward A. Unverzagt Sr.

Edward had worked for the State of New York for over 28 years.

He is survived...

Robert Ildefonso

Robert Ildefonso

Jun 27, 2022

Robert Ildefonso of Napanoch, NY, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, June 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old. Bobby was born on July 18, 1935 in Patillas, Puerto Rico; he was the son of the late Maria Ildefonso and Leopoldo Cochran.

 

Robert had worked at Channel Masters for 24...

Marian L. Coutant

Marian L. Coutant

Jun 21, 2022

Marian L. Coutant of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was 77 years old. Marian was born on April 7, 1945 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Roy and Margaret (Talmadge) Miller.

 

Marian had worked as a Keyboard Specialist for the NYS Department of Corrections. She...

Michael Joseph Sarno

Michael Joseph Sarno

Jun 7, 2022

It is with deepest sorrow to announce Michael Joseph Sarno of Ellenville, NY, formerly from Pawling, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was 70 years old. Michael was born on March 18, 1952 in White Plains, NY; he was the son of the late Louis and Joan (Wuttke) Sarno. 

 

Fondly and proudly known as “Pop-Pop” to...

Nicholas R. Provost

Nicholas R. Provost

Jun 5, 2022

Nicholas Robert Provost of Ellenville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 5, 2022. He was 43 years old. Nick was born on November 27, 1978 in South Carolina; he was the son of Lawrence and Luanne (Gibbs) Provost.

 

Nick graduated from Rondout Valley High School “Class of 1997”. Shortly after he enlisted in the United States Army and...

Reverend George Peter Fischer Jr.

Reverend George Peter Fischer Jr.

Jun 2, 2022

Reverend George Peter Fischer Jr. of Ellenville, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, June 2, 2022.  He was 82 years old. George was born on January 28, 1940 in Randolph, NJ; he was the son of George and Maude (Tredway) Fischer. 

 

George grew up in Succasunna, NJ and graduated from Roxbury...

Edward Lang Budd

Edward Lang Budd

May 19, 2022

Edward Lang Budd of Spring Glen, NY, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday May 19, 2022.  He was the son of the late Ethel (Lang) Budd and Harry Budd Sr. 

 

Edward served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1963.  He went on to own and operate H&H Budd...

Wendy E. Avery

Wendy E. Avery

May 11, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Wendy Elizabeth Avery announce her passing. Born February 15, 1969 and passing May 11, 2022, she will be lovingly remembered by her mother Donna Finkelstein and her husband Gary Hill, her brother Benjamin and his wife Tina Avery, brother Michael and his wife Shannon Finkelstein, and nephews Brandon, Benjamin Jr, Brent,...

Wendy M. Small

Wendy M. Small

May 10, 2022

Wendy M. Small of Napanoch, NY, passed away on May 10, 2022 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was 59 years old. Wendy was born on September 2, 1962 in Sussex, NJ; she was the daughter of Charles V. Drake Sr. and the late Helen (Kane) Drake.

 

Wendy was a dedicated Harley Driver. She was a hard...

Joseph M. Geiselhart

Joseph M. Geiselhart

May 4, 2022

Joseph M. Geiselhart passed away on May 4, 2022, shortly after his 80th birthday. Born April 29, 1942 to Milfred (Nippy) Geiselhart and Martha Carson, he was a lifelong Napanoch resident.Joe worked in the meat department of the Victory and Grand Union stores and subsequently retired from Peters Market after 30+ years.He was an outdoorsman with a quick wit and...

Wayne Douglas Brown

Wayne Douglas Brown

May 2, 2022

Wayne Douglas Brown of Ellenville, NY, passed away in his sleep on Monday, May 2, 2022. He was 66 years old. Wayne was born on July 31, 1955 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of the late Arthur and Ida Brown.

 

Wayne graduated from Rondout Valley High School and had worked at Gateway Industries and Deyo Lumberyard. He...

Louise Grace Mapes

Louise Grace Mapes

Apr 30, 2022

Louise Grace Mapes, of Phillipsport NY, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her daughters. She was 83 years old. Louise was born on October 1, 1938 at her family’s home in Spring Valley, NY; she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Grace (Miller) Pitt.

 

Louise was a member of...

Diana J. Depuy

Diana J. Depuy

Apr 27, 2022

Diana Jennie Depuy, of Wawarsing NY, passed away at the Kaplan House on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was 75 years old. Diana was born on February 21, 1947 at the Veteran’s Memorial Hospital in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (Trowbridge) Irwin.

 

Diana was a lifelong resident of the area having graduated...

Franklin E. Doolittle, Jr.

Franklin E. Doolittle, Jr.

Apr 24, 2022

Franklin E. Doolittle, Jr. of Wurtsboro, NY passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 48 years old. Franklin better known as “Frank” and “Moose” to his family and friends was born on September 26, 1973 in Middletown, NY; he was the son of the late Gail and Franklin E. Doolittle Sr.

 

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