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.
Viola Ball
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...

Eileen R. Wuppesahl
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...
Elizabeth Grace Labelle
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...
John E. Davis Sr.
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...
Walter Bollin
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...
Joan I. Kortright
Oct 8, 2019
Joan Isabel Donahue Kortright of Napanoch, NY, passed away in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was 85 years old. Joan was born on October 23, 1933 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of the late Gardner and Isabel (Boice) Donahue and was predeceased by her husband Roy “Dutch” Kortright.
Joan had graduated...
Paul J. North
Oct 4, 2019
Paul J. North a lifelong resident of Ellenville, NY, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, October 4, 2019. He was 66 years old. Paul was born on July 31, 1953 in the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Ellenville; he was the son of Grace Louise North and the late Alfred Roscoe North.
Paul was an associate...

Christopher M. Kroener
Sep 16, 2019
Christopher M. Kroener of Greenfield Park, NY, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019. He was 44 years old. Christopher was born on December 19, 1974 in Denver, CO; he was the son of the late Karen Ann Kroener.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at New Paltz Rural Cemetery,...
David Melendez
Sep 13, 2019
David Melendez of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old. David was born on March 1, 1935 in Ponce, Puerto Rico; he was the son of the late Nicomedes and Rosario (Alvarado) Melendez.
David was a hard worker, always providing for his...
Ronald Lee Storms
Sep 4, 2019
Ronald Lee Storms “Ronzo or Ronnie” of Scotia, NY, and formerly of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the age of 62. Ron was born on September 18, 1956 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Samuel D. and Yvetta (Smedes) Storms.
Ron attended Ellenville High School and graduated in 1973. He resided...
Rosalyn Bernice Gunter Banks
Aug 28, 2019
Rosalyn Bernice Gunter Banks of Kingston, NY and formerly of Ellenville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. She was 42 years old. Rosalyn was born on June 26, 1977 in Ellenville; she was the daughter of Rosel Banks Jr. and Sharon Gunter.
Rosalyn had attended Ellenville High School as well as North Charleston High School in South...
Louella J. Franson
Aug 19, 2019
Louella J. Franson of Napanoch, NY passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, August 19, 2019. She was 78 years old. Louella was born on March 25, 1941 in Napanoch; she was the daughter of the late Donald and Frieda (Green) Wright.
She married the love of her life, Robert Franson, on May 8, 1971.
Louella had worked...
Eugene C. Kinch
Aug 19, 2019
Eugene C. Kinch of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Orange Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was 49 years old. Eugene was born on March 23, 1970 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of Viola Ball and the late Gilbert H. Kinch Jr.
Eugene had worked as a truck driver for DUSO...

Anthony S. Guiliano
Aug 13, 2019
Anthony S. Guiliano of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the age of 76. Born on October 5, 1942 in Middletown, NY; he was the son of Vito and Dorothea (Caramia) Giuliano.
Shortly after graduating High School, Anthony enlisted in the United States Army serving from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1968. Anthony attended Cameron...
Evelyn J. Green
Aug 13, 2019
Evelyn J. Green of Rogersville, TN and formerly of Walker Valley, NY passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was 76 years old. Born on June 21, 1943 in Poughkeepsie, NY; she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Helen Osborne.
Evelyn graduated from the Ellenville Central Schools and furthered her education...
Pamela C. Van Aken
Jul 26, 2019
Pamela C. Van Aken of Jeffersonville, NY passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019. She was 52 years old. She is the daughter of Charles R. Van Aken and Romalda F. Van Aken of Grahamsville, NY. She was born in Liberty, NY on April 3, 1967 and is the mother of six children; Brittany, Shannon, Danielle, Brianna, Faith and Destiny, who...
Donald J. Pomeroy
Jul 24, 2019
Donald J. Pomeroy of Ellenville, NY passed away on July 24, 2019 at the age of 80. He was born in Ellenville, NY on May 9, 1939, the son of Edsel and Ruth (neé Potter) Pomeroy. On July 19, 1959 he married Adelaide “Pat” Davidson and they were blessed with 5 children.
Don worked most of his life as a...
Timothy M. Adams, Sr.
Jul 19, 2019
Timothy M. Adams, Sr. of Ellenville, NY passed away July 19, 2019 at the age of 64. He was born on April 20, 1955 in Peekskill, NY, the son of Charles and Elizabeth Adams.
He worked, and retired from Ulster/Greene ARC. He also worked as a DJ and MC privately and entertaining at Jellystone campgrounds, and as announcer at Accord...
James G. Paes, "Swackdaddy"
Jul 13, 2019
James G. Paes, “Swackdaddy” of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was 54 years old. Jimmy was born on December 28, 1964 in Ellenville; he was the son of Barbara and Anthony Paes Sr.
Jimmy had graduated from Ellenville High School “Class of 1983.” Shortly after...

John Henry Mann
Jul 7, 2019
John Henry Mann of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 55 years old. John was born on June 23, 1964; he was the son of the late Francis and Jeanetta (Castelonia) Mann.
John was a mason by trade and had worked throughout Rockland County. John was a descendant of...