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.

Elizabeth Briggs

Elizabeth Briggs

Jul 7, 2020

Elizabeth “Libby” Briggs

 

February 10, 1929 – July 7, 2020

 

Ellenville NY – Fort Myers FL

 

Elizabeth “Libby” Briggs passed away on July 7, 2020 in Fort Myers, Fl. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. Libby was a lifelong member of the Eastern Star. She worked as an Aide in the Ellenville...

Aleksander Robert Rzemieniecki

Aleksander Robert Rzemieniecki

Jun 26, 2020

Aleksander Robert Rzemieniecki, of Ellenville, NY tragically passed away in a car accident on Friday, June 26, 2020. He was 16 years old. Alek was born on August 2, 2003 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of Robert and Nora (Johnson) Rzemieniecki.

Alek attended Ellenville High School where he just finished his junior year. He was an aspiring artist...

Roger W. Nabinger

Roger W. Nabinger

Jun 25, 2020

Roger W. Nabinger of Ellenville, NY passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was 75 years old. Roger was born on May 19, 1945 in Afton, NY; he was the son of the late Gerald and Beulah (Mallory) Nabinger

Roger served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He...

Donald A. Salovich

Donald A. Salovich

Jun 20, 2020

Donald A. Salovich of Spring Glen, NY passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 83 years old. Donald was born on July 9, 1936 in Portage, PA; he was the son of the late Alexander and Louise (Garbaz) Salovich.

Donald was a communicant of St. Mary and St. Andrew’s Church as well as...

Edith Yerkes

Edith Yerkes

Jun 15, 2020

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Edith Yerkes, age 67, of Ellenville, NY. She was a loving mother and devoted friend to all whose lives she touched. Edith Yerkes passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15th, 2020 at Vassar hospital with her family by her side. Daughter of the late Edith and Robert Sauers Sr, she...

Ava K. Levy-Lynn

Ava K. Levy-Lynn

Jun 10, 2020

Ava K. Levy-Lynn of Spring Glen, NY passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was 68 years old. Ava was born on October 9, 1951 in Mt. Rainier, MD; she was the daughter of the late Armand and Lillian (Leibman) Levy.

Ava grew up in Albany, NY, and graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 1974....

Keith Kristoff

Keith Kristoff

May 14, 2020

Keith Kristoff of Napanoch, NY passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Kindred Hospital in Dover, NJ. He was 60 years old. Keith was born on November 22, 1959 in Liberty, NY; he was the son of the late Ronald and Alfreda (Sheley) Newman.

 

Keith served his country in the United States Marines Corp. and was honorably discharged...

Doris Lee Steele

Doris Lee Steele

Apr 20, 2020

Doris Lee Steele, 88, formerly of Ellenville, NY passed at the Schervier Pavilion in Warwick, NY, beloved wife of the late Rev. Tommie Steele, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 20, 2020. Doris was born on February 3, 1932 in Bessemer, AL; she was the daughter of the late Willie and Hettie...

Lottie Viola Carney

Lottie Viola Carney

Apr 20, 2020

Lottie Viola Brown Carney of Laurelton, NY, beloved wife of the late Harold Robert Carney, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was 98 years old. Lottie was born on March 18, 1922 in Waynesburg, PA; she was the daughter of Arthur and Laoma (Batch) Brown.

 

Surviving are...

Wynter Rayne Ricardo

Wynter Rayne Ricardo

Apr 14, 2020

Wynter Rayne Ricardo, precious baby girl of Stacy Turner and Ronald Ricardo and beloved sister of Cleosomar Ferreira, Alexas, Kierre, Ronald Jr., Malinda, Ronice and Kiesha, was born in the arms of angels on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.

 

She is greeted in Heaven by her sister Ronda Earline Lisa Ricardo; her paternal grandparents, Earline and Robert Ricardo Sr....

Edith Mae Perry

Edith Mae Perry

Apr 13, 2020

Edith Mae Hinkley Perry of  Ellenville NY, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Monday, April 13, 2020. She was 91 years old. Edith was born on May 24, 1928 in Washingtonville, NY, she was the daughter of Edward Hinkley and Cora Bartley Hinkley.

 

She is survived by her children, Michael Hinkley, Christine Siberio, Alfred Perry...

Hunter James Behnke

Hunter James Behnke

Apr 6, 2020

Hunter James Behnke, of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2020. He was 21 years old. Hunter was born on February 26, 1999 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of Marcia and Christopher Benson.

 

Hunter had graduated from Ellenville High School in 2017. He worked as a car inspector for Valvoline in Middletown. Hunter had...

Betty J. Short

Betty J. Short

Apr 5, 2020

Betty J. Short of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. She was 86 years old. Betty was born on November 23, 1933 in Town of Rochester; she was the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Munson) Lake.

Through the years Betty had worked as a Telephone Operator, she worked at the Napanoch Paper Mill and most recently she...

Harry E. McCombs

Harry E. McCombs

Mar 25, 2020

Harry E. McCombs of Cragsmoor, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. He was 94 years old. Harry was born on July 30, 1925 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Dunn) McCombs.

 

Mr. McCombs served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1945. Harry was a retired...

Stephen Bradley

Stephen Bradley

Mar 19, 2020

Stephen Frederick Bradley passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 years old. Stephen was born on September 10, 1946 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late John Wallace and Margaret (Geiselhart) Bradley.

Stephen graduated Ellenville High School, class of 1964....

Kevin R. Irons

Kevin R. Irons

Mar 18, 2020

Kevin Robert Irons of Ellenville, NY passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his loving companion, Janet by his side. He was 63 years old. Kevin was born on August 20, 1956 in Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of Virginia (Weil) Irons and the late Robert Patrick Irons former POW of WWII.

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Sallie M. Robinson

Sallie M. Robinson

Feb 23, 2020

Evg. Sallie M. Robinson of Ellenville, NY, departed this life on Sunday, February, 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was 80 years old. Sallie was born on November 25, 1939 in Estill, SC; she was the daughter of the late Mildred and James Roundtree.

Following her High School Graduation, Sallie furthered her education and earned an Associates Degree...

Edward P. Altshuler

Edward P. Altshuler

Feb 18, 2020

Edward Paul Altshuler, of Ellenville, New York, passed away February 18, 2020 at age 77. 

 

He was raised in Sharon, Massachusetts and went on to become an accomplished musician, studying trumpet with principal players of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. 

 

During his career, he performed with a number of Broadway shows, and with opera...

Catherine R. Smith

Catherine R. Smith

Feb 16, 2020

Catherine R. Smith of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was 68 years old. Cathy was born on November 21, 1951 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Lucretia (Hull) Ashley.

Cathy graduated from Ellenville High School “Class of 1966.” She furthered her education at SUNY Ulster where she received...

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