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.
Omaida Perez
Jan 4, 2021
Omaida Perez of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was 40 years old. Omaida was born on July 14, 1980 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of Maria Angie Martinez.
Omaida will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her mother Maria; her daughters, Lasiah Wright and Olani Acosta; her brother, Jayson Martinez; aunt,...
Dr. Richard H. Craft and Dale Craft
Jan 1, 2021
Dr. Richard H. Craft
4/12/1932 - 11/29/2021
Dale (McDole) Craft
6/4/1933- 12/4/2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved parents, Dr. Richard H. Craft & Dale Craft. Richard and Dale were lifelong residents of the area. They attended Ellenville Central Schools- Richard graduating in 1950 and Dale in 1951. Following graduation, Richard attended the Chiropractic Institute...
Patricia A. Smith
Dec 30, 2020
Patricia A. Smith
January 5, 1937 – December 30, 2020
Patty Smith a lifetime area resident passed away at the Valley View Center for Nursing in Goshen, NY. The daughter of the late Alfred and Marian Smith of Napanoch, NY. She was born in Highland, NY.
Patty worked for the Ellenville National Bank for 43 years as Supervisor for...
Clifford J. Faust
Dec 20, 2020
Clifford J. Faust was born January 17,1966 and died December 20, 2020 at home peacefully in his sleep. Cliff was a hard worker always climbing them trees constantly; it’s what he loved to do. Cliff had a heart of gold and was always there when you needed him. He will be truly missed.
He leaves behind his daughter, Ashley Faust and...
Willabelle "Willa" Robbins
Dec 16, 2020
Willabelle (Willa) Robbins passed away on December 16, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, NY on September 3, 1931 to parents Grace (Steinman) and Walter Robbins.
At a young age, Willa’s family moved to Napanoch, NY. She attended Ellenville High School and shortly after graduating she went to work at Eastern Correctional Facility as the Warden’s personal secretary where she remined...
Holly Ann Bullock
Nov 22, 2020
Holly Ann Bullock of Loch Sheldrake, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Harris, NY. She was 55 years old. Holly was born on December 29, 1964 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Roy Byron and Barbara Ann (Phillips) Quick.
Holly was a loving wife, mother and grandmother....
Robert Elias Hull, Sr.
Nov 3, 2020
Robert Elias Hull, Sr. a lifelong resident of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 90 years old. Robert was born on January 8, 1930 in Ellenville; he was the son of the late Chauncey and Vice Mae (Purcell) Hull.
Robert was a veteran of the United States Army and was...
Steven Jon Evans
Nov 2, 2020
Steven Jon Evans of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 60 years old. Steven was born on July 24, 1960 in Ellenville; he was the son of the late Clifford and Mary (Raiola) Evans.
Steven was a self-taught musician having played the keyboards with the band Light Years.
He...
Caroline L. Oliver
Oct 20, 2020
Caroline Louise Oliver of Sundown, NY, passed away in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. She was 75 years old. Caroline was born in Denning at the family home on December 3, 1944; she was the daughter of the late Earl and Mabel (Eighmey) Coddington.
A homemaker most of her life, Caroline at one time...
Gerald Hull
Oct 11, 2020
Gerald "Joe" Hull, 86, of Hudson, FL, died on October 11, 2020 after battling a chronic illness with his family be his side. Joe was born September 25, 1934 in Accord, NY to Vice Mae (Purcell) and Chauncey Hull.
He grew up with a strong work ethic and a great sense of humor. Joe was in the U.S. Army...
William W. Ellsworth
Oct 1, 2020
William Walter Ellsworth
February 1, 1944 – October 1, 2020
William Walter Ellsworth, fondly known to his friends as “Bill and Chainsaw” passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was 76 years old. Bill was born on February 1, 1944 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late William H. and Julia...
Edward F. Rood
Sep 18, 2020
Edward Frank Rood
July 19, 1946 – September 18, 2020
Davenport, FL and formerly Napanoch, NY
Edward Frank Rood, fondly known to his friends as “Lefty” passed away on Friday September 18, 2020 in Davenport, FL. He was 74 years old. Ed was born on July 19, 1946 in Roscoe, NY; he was the son of the late Edward...
Santiago Ramirez
Aug 31, 2020
Santiago Ramirez of Ellenville, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, August 31, 2020. He was 73 years old.
Santiago was born on November 28, 1946 in Lima, Peru; he was the son of Jose and Tulla Ramirez.
Santiago married Rosalia Soto Ramirez on December 4, 1970.
In addition to his wife Rosalia, Santiago is survived...
Rosemary A. Mierop
Aug 30, 2020
Rosemary A. Mierop was born on August 13, 1930 in Weehawken, NJ to the late Frank and Mary (O’Brien) Welsh. She was “Sis” to her siblings: Sonny, Smoozie, Nick and Butch.
Her family lived locally in Southfields, Tuxedo and Arden, NY and she was a 1948 graduate of Tuxedo High School. She then graduated from Benedictine Hospital School of Nursing...
James Patrick Reed
Aug 29, 2020
James Patrick Reed
March 10, 1940-August 29, 2020
Grahamsville, NY
James Patrick Reed passed away peacefully at his home in Grahamsville, NY on Saturday August 29, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old. Jim was born to parents Lillian and Steadman Reed and attended Ellenville High School. Jim was a star athlete and later became...



