Obituaries

Jan 10, 2020

John Gordon Sims III, “Green Eyes”, of Napanoch, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the age of 37. John was born on July 23, 1982 in Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of John Gordon Sims Sr. and Sherry Hale.

In addition to his parents John is survived by his children, John Joseph Sims, James Camren...

Dec 31, 2019

Ronald C. Lovelace Sr., of Liberty, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, Montrose Campus. He was 70 years old. Ronald was born on January 21, 1949 in Newburgh, NY; he was the son of the late Howard and the late Nellie (Hall) Lovelace.

Ronald was a veteran of the United...

Dec 21, 2019

Gertrude Irene Miller a longtime resident of Ellenville, NY and more recently Itaca, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Oak Hill Manor. She was 96 years old. Gertrude was born on February 16, 1923 in Neversink, NY; she was the daughter of the late Willard and Hattie (Avery) Kracht.

Gertrude was a member of St. John’s Memorial...

Dec 3, 2019

Mattie Berhang, of Ellenville, NY went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.  She was 75 years old. Ms. Berhang was born December 17, 1943; she was the daughter of the late Julius and Sylvia (Backun) Berhang. 

 

Mattie was the Sacristan of St. Mary and St. Andrew’s Church in Ellenville and Our Lady of Lourdes...

Nov 17, 2019

Anna J. Hnatiw, age 88, of Sundown, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Roscoe Regional Healthcare.  Mrs. Hnatiw was born July 19, 1931 in New York City, NY. She was the daughter of the late Frank and the late Marie (Shipkowski) Fiumefreddo. 

 

Anna married Walter Hnatiw on September 29, 1952 in New York City. He has...

Nov 17, 2019

Nov 17, 2019

John Labelle, age 71, of Schenectady and more recently Lake Katrine died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Health Alliance Hospital, Broadway Campus of Kingston, NY.  Mr. Labelle was born June 25, 1948; he was the son of the late Frank and the late Helen (Palmer) Labelle. 

 

Mr. Labelle had worked at RPI Dining Services and Valentines Couriers in Schenectady....

Nov 16, 2019

Doris Bertha Hall, of Napanoch, NY peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 16, 2019. She was 95 ¾ years old. Doris was born January 21, 1924 in Highland, NY; the daughter of the late Winslow and Bertha (Veres) VanLeuven. 

 

Doris’ family were one of the original Trapps people...

Nov 16, 2019

BillieJo Sheley, age 46, of Ellenville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at her home.  Ms. Sheley was born July 24, 1973 in Middletown, NY. She was the daughter of the late Wilton D. and the late Gail (Dingee) Sheley. 

 

Surviving are her fiancé, Kevin Wells and their children Ryan and Ethan Wells.

 

 

A...

Nov 10, 2019

Eleanor L. Bennett

April 4, 1928 – November 10, 2019

Ellenville, NY

 

Eleanor L. Bennett a lifelong resident of Ellenville, NY, passed away on November 10, 2019 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 91 years old. Eleanor was born on April 4, 1928 in Ulster Heights, NY; she was the daughter of the late George F. and Louise (Geiger)...

Nov 7, 2019

Carlos Enrique Mahecha of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 surrounded by his family at Orange Regional Medical. He was 78 years old. Carlos was born on April 17, 1941 in Caparrapi, Colombia; he was the son of Ventura and Casiana (Fandiño) Mahecha.

 

Carlos had worked as a machine operator for JM Originals in Ellenville. Carlos...

Nov 4, 2019

Jeanette Claire Erath died at the Sullivan County Adult Home on November 4, 2019.   She was born May 10, 1923 at the home of her parents; Albert J. Erath and Lottie Gesner Erath in Grahamsville, NY.   She was the youngest and last survivor of three children, the oldest being Albert Oland Erath, and the middle child Donald Eugene Erath. 

 

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Nov 4, 2019

David William Tuttle of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Westchester Medical Center. He was 78 years old. David was born November 19, 1940 in Englewood, NJ; he was the son of the late Arthur and Clara (Slater) Tuttle.

 

In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his sisters, Delores Tuttle, Virginia Straut and...

Nov 2, 2019

Oct 29, 2019

Kathryn S. Wager a longtime resident of Napanoch, NY and more recently Kingston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was 102 years old. Kathryn was born on June 3, 1917 in High Falls, NY.

She graduated from New Paltz Normal College in 1937 and taught Grammar School in the High Falls School District as well as the...

Oct 24, 2019

Viola Ball of Loch Sheldrake, NY, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 71 years old. Viola was born on July 19, 1948 in Wheeling, West Virginia; she was the daughter of John and Bertha (Bibie) Hall.

As a young woman Viola attended Ulster Community College learning Bookkeeping. She enjoyed crocheting and was...

Oct 21, 2019

Eileen R. Wuppesahl of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019. She was 88 years old. Eileen was born on December 22, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY; the daughter of Frank and Catherine (O’Brien) Todd.

 

Eileen had worked at the Nevele Country Club for 34 years in the reservation and convention departments. Prior to this she worked for...

Oct 19, 2019

Elizabeth Grace Labelle of Napanoch, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was 46 years old. Elizabeth was born on November 28, 1972 in Troy, NY; she was the daughter of Ruth Ballard-Sutton and John Labelle.

 

Beth was a devout member of the New Beginnings Church in Ellenville. Beth was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother...

Oct 9, 2019

John Evans Davis Sr. of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Catskill Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was 75 years old. John was born on November 9, 1943 in Middletown, NY; he was the son of the late Ralph E. and Ethel (Demereé) Davis.

 

John had worked for Davis and...

Oct 9, 2019

Walter Bollin of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old. Walter was born on March 6, 1935 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Clarence and Ella (Huff) Bollin.

 

Walter was a veteran of the United States Army having...