Obituaries

Frieda Milligan

Frieda Milligan

Jan 15, 2022

Frieda Milligan of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was 64 years old. Frieda was born on December 21, 1957 in Suffern, NY; she was the daughter of the late David and Margaret (DeFreese) Mann.

Frieda was passionate about jewelry and had a vast collection of assorted rings, necklaces and bracelets. She enjoyed helping and...

Elba Iris Alverez Cruz

Elba Iris Alverez Cruz

Jan 14, 2022

Elba Iris Alverez Cruz of Woodridge, NY passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. She was 80 years old. Elba was born on August 2, 1941 in Ponce, Puerto Rico and was the daughter of the late Pedro and Beatrice (Rivera) Alverez.

Elba was a longtime area resident and devoted mother to her family. She had worked at Schrade as a...

Daniel Ortiz Morales

Daniel Ortiz Morales

Jan 13, 2022

Daniel Ortiz Morales of Ellenville, NY, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Just a day shy of his 49th birthday. Daniel was born on January 14, 1973, in Chicago, IL; he was the son of Roberto Ortiz and the late Margarita Morales.

Daniel graduated from the Sullivan County Bible Institute. His...

Marie R. Eck

Marie R. Eck

Jan 9, 2022

Marie R. Eck, passed away the morning of January 9, 2022 at the age of 76. She is survived by her beloved canine friend, Molly.

The daughter of the late Frank and Ruth Eck of Woodburne, New York, Marie enjoyed a long career in education both as a teacher and then administrator in the Monticello New York Central school district....

Barbara J. Jordan

Barbara J. Jordan

Jan 6, 2022

Obituary to be posted soon

Luis Alberto Abril

Luis Alberto Abril

Jan 5, 2022

Luis Alberto Abril Sr., age 54, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2022. He was born July 20, 1967 in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico to Emma Gonzalez and Manuel Abril.

Luis, better know by friends and family as ChiChi or Uby, enjoyed spending time outdoors, working on his Mazda RX7, going to the race track, and cooking on the grill. Above...

Coleen Ann Greene

Coleen Ann Greene

Jan 4, 2022

Coleen Ann Greene of Ellenville, NY and formerly of Budd Lake, NJ passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was 63 years old. Coleen was born on August 21, 1958 in Manhattan and was the daughter of the late James and Helen (Morgan) Greene.

Coleen was the Secretary for the Town of Hopatcong, NJ and prior to that had...

Wardell Jackson

Wardell Jackson

Dec 30, 2021

Wardell Jackson, of Queens, NY, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 30, 2021. He was 59 years old. Wardell was born on November 19, 1962 in New York City; he was the son of the late Mary Jackson. Wardell had worked as a Welder for the New York Navy Yard. He enjoyed fishing, basketball, roller skating...

Bernard E. Antal

Bernard E. Antal

Dec 29, 2021

Bernard E. Antal, of Napanoch NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was 90 years old. Bernard was born on August 20, 1931 in Avoca, PA; he was the son of the late Ernest and Elizabeth (Korecki) Antal.

Bernard served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1954. He was a Butcher...

Edward "Eddie" Porter Jr.

Edward "Eddie" Porter Jr.

Dec 29, 2021

Edward Porter Jr. of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was 51 years old. Eddie was born on June 19, 1970 in Ellenville; he was the son of the late Charlotte (Kinch) and Edward Porter Sr. Eddie married the love of his life Bobbie Jo Porter on June 14, 2013. She has since predeceased him. Eddie...

Arthur Joseph Mantone, Sr. & Lillian Jacobsen Mantone

Arthur Joseph Mantone, Sr. & Lillian Jacobsen Mantone

Dec 28, 2021

Arthur Joseph Mantone, Sr.

June 28, 1917 – December 28, 2021

 

Lillian Jacobsen Mantone

August 9, 1914 – January 9, 2013

 

 

 

A celebration of the lives of Arthur Joseph Mantone Sr. who died December 28, 2021 at the age of 104 and his loving wife Lillian Jacobsen Mantone who died on January 9, 2013 at...

Susan Marie Riello

Susan Marie Riello

Dec 26, 2021

Susan Marie Riello, of Hummelstown, PA died peacefully on December 26, 2021 at her home, next to her loving husband. She was 59. Born in Suffern, NY, Susan was the daughter of the late Edward Fazio and Carol Fazio.

Susan was a graduate of Rosary High School in Sparkill, NY, class of 1980. Susan was known for being such a...

James R. Brown

James R. Brown

Dec 24, 2021

James R. Brown, of Napanoch, NY passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was 77 years old. James was born on October 27, 1944 in Utica, NY; he was the son of the late William and Helen (Ritzel) Brown.

James served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era....

Sandra J. Simpson

Sandra J. Simpson

Dec 21, 2021

Sandra J. Simpson of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was 77 years old. Sandy was born on May 28, 1944 in West Dummerston, VT; she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Olive (Pond) Wood.

Sandy had worked as a school bus driver for GJM Transportation in Accord. She was a member of the...

George M. Sojka Sr.

George M. Sojka Sr.

Dec 20, 2021

George M. Sojka Sr. of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, December 20, 2021. He was 67 years old. George was born on November 21, 1954 in Paterson, NJ; he was the son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Reese) Sojka.

George had worked as a truckdriver for most of his life, most recently he...

Bohdan 'Bob' Kowal

Bohdan 'Bob' Kowal

Dec 18, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Bohdan J. Kowal announce his passing. Bob died on December 18, 2021 while battling Covid-19 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, New York. He was 73 years old. Bob was a man of great generosity, keen intelligence, and deep faith. He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years,...

Charlotte Wright

Charlotte Wright

Dec 11, 2021

Charlotte Wright of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was 62 years old. Charlotte was born on December 4, 1959 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Frank and Beatrice (Smith) Wright.

Charlotte a lifetime resident of the area graduated from Rondout Valley High School. She took great pride in being a...

John J. Joray

John J. Joray

Dec 6, 2021

(November 23, 1970-December 6, 2021)

It is with great sadness that the family of John H. Joray announce his passing. John died on December 6, 2021 after a long battle with Covid-19 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. John was a man with a genuine love for his family and great kindness for others. He is survived by...

Barbara "Joan" Bilyeu

Barbara "Joan" Bilyeu

Nov 30, 2021

Barbara “Joan” Bilyeu of Ellenville, NY passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was 90 years old. Joan as everyone knew her, was born on October 11, 1931 in Mt. Kisco, NY; she was the daughter of George and Edith (Siemerling) Smith. Following her High School graduation, Joan attended the Benedictine Hospital School of Nursing where she obtained her license...

Sandra DeJesus

Sandra DeJesus

Nov 20, 2021

Sandra DeJesus of Ellenville, NY passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Putnam Hospital. She was 70 years old. Sandra was born on August 31, 1951 in Manhattan, NY; she was the daughter of the late Santiago DeJesus and Guadelupe (Lamberty-Rosario) DeJesus.

Sandra attended the New York Fashion Institute of Technology. She belonged to Narcotics Anonymous where she helped...