OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Ellenville, New York
The obituaries in the Ulster Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Ulster's history and identity.
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
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
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
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.
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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Lori A. Nesbitt
Apr 21, 2022
Lori A. Nesbitt of Saint Augustine, FL, formally from Napanoch, NY, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, April 21, 2022. She was 67 years old. Lori was born on January 20, 1955 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of Rose Marie (McGonegal)Nesbitt and the late Charles C. “Chick” Nesbitt.
Lori had worked as a Secretary for...
Gerald Richardson
Apr 16, 2022
Gerald Richardson of Ellenville, NY, passed away on April 16, 2022. He was 65 years old. Gerald was born on July 10, 1956 in New York, NY; he was the son of the late George and Alice (Barbour) Richardson.
Gerald lived in Ellenville for many years. He was well known for his custodial work with the Ellenville Central School District.
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Constance A. Antal
Apr 14, 2022
Constance A. Antal, of Napanoch NY, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, April 14, 2022. She was 82 years old. Constance was born on August 26, 1939 at her family’s home in Canarsie, Brooklyn; she was the daughter of the late Harold and Frances Stengel and the recent widow of Bernard Antal.
Constance married Bernard...
Tootsie Finerow
Apr 11, 2022
Tootsie Finerow surrounded by loved ones passed away on April 11, 2022. Tootsie is survived by her children, grandchild, sister and nieces and nephews. A native of Scranton, PA and daughter to the late Leo and Anna Hynosky.
Tootsie found her way to Ellenville via Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. Working as a waitress in a coffee shop, she...
Luis A. Romero
Apr 8, 2022
Luis A. Romero of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 8, 2022. He was 61 years old. Luis was born on December 10, 1960 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico; he was the son of the late Elizabeth Garcia and Luis R. Romero.
Luis was a member of the House of Worship Hefzi-Ba in Ellenville. He enjoyed working out,...
Philip A. Pomeroy
Mar 25, 2022
Philip A. Pomeroy of Wawarsing, NY, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in NYC with his wife by his side. He was 70 years old. Philip was born on August 28, 1951 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Vernon and Frances (LaMont) Pomeroy.
Philip served his country with the United...
Francis B. Adamec
Mar 23, 2022
Francis B. Adamec of Wurstboro, NY, passed away at Garnet Health Medical Center on March 23, 2022 with his family by his side. He was 77 years old. Francis was born on September 18, 1944; he was the son of the late Paul and Ludmilla (Prajka) Adamec.
Francis attended St. Brendan Elementary School and Dewitt Clinton High School. Being...
Rigoberto "Juny" Rivera
Mar 11, 2022
Rigoberto Rivera, fondly known as “Juny” passed away on March 11, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA where he resided for the past 16 years. Juny was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico on July 17, 1951; he was the son of the late Salustiano and Luz Elenia (Quinones) Rivera.
Juny, spent the majority of his life in Ellenville, NY. He...
Frank E. Hinzmann
Mar 8, 2022
Frank Edward Hinzmann of Napanoch, NY passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was 80 years old. Frank was born on December 5, 1941 in Queens, NY; he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Scholz) Hinzmann.
Frank is survived by his brother George Hinzmann.
A memorial gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 11am at...
Jaime Vincent Delio
Mar 1, 2022
Jaime Vincent Delio of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was 63 years old. Jaime was born on May 15, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of the late Vincent and Lucy (Nunziata) Delio. Jaime had lived in Ellenville for over a decade. He grew up on Long Island and lived in Manhattan previously. He...
Marie G. Dean
Feb 20, 2022
Marie G. Dean, of Grahamsville, NY passed away on Sunday, February, 20, 2022 at Achieve Rehab and Nursing. She was 98 years old. Marie was born on November 21, 1923 in Eureka, NY; she was the daughter of the late George and Sarah (Amthor) Gorton.
She married Charles W. Dean on June 3, 1944. Charles sadly passed away in 1998....
Carol A. Fuentes
Feb 19, 2022
Carol A. Fuentes of Ellenville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 19, 2022. She was 73 years old. Carol was born on April 29, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Koch) Baumer.
Carol was the sweetest, most kind hearted person you would ever meet. She loved entertaining for her family...
Roselyn E. Hull
Feb 16, 2022
Roselyn E. Hull a lifelong resident of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Westchester Medical Center. She was 83 years old. Roselyn was born on October 30, 1938 in Ellenville; she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Doris (Brassett) Avery.
While a homemaker most of her life, Roselyn had worked at the Ellenville...
James Roger Terwilliger
Feb 10, 2022
James Roger Terwilliger of Grahamsville, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was 79 years old. James was born on March 24, 1942 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Earl and Vera (Krom) Terwilliger.
Jim was a lifelong area resident. He served in the United States Army in the First Calvary during the Korean War...
Gerald N. Gotsch
Feb 3, 2022
Gerald N. Gotsch
May 12, 1938 – February 3, 2022
On February 3, 2022, Gerald N. Gotsch, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 83. Jerry, as he was known by friends and family, was born in Monticello, NY on May 12, 1938 to Herman and Ethel (Knight) Gotsch. He graduated from the College of...