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.

Patricia Elizabeth Segal
Jul 2, 2019
Patricia Elizabeth Segal, of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 68 years old. Patricia was born on April 26, 1951 in Nyack, NY; she was the daughter of the late Marjorie Gilmore Gulifield.
Patricia had worked as a security guard for the Ellenville Central Schools. She also helped run...

Carmen N. Santiago
Jun 17, 2019
Carmen N. Santiago passed away on June 17, 2019. She was 58 years old.
Visiting will be held on Wednesday, June 26th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm

John Stone
Jun 16, 2019
John Stone of Ellenville, NY, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was 93 years old. John was born on September 24, 1925 in Saugerties, NY; he was the son of the late Harry and Rose (Ricketson) Stone.
John and his wife Virginia had worked as...
Eunice A. Mack
Jun 8, 2019
Eunice A. Mack, née Simpson, of Ellenville, New York, Born 9/22/48, Died 6/8/19 at Golden Hill Nursing Home, Kingston, N.Y. after a long illness surrounded by family and friends.
Born to Charlie A. Simpson & Dorothy Daniels September 22nd, 1948 in Tifton, Georgia. Eunice was one of 5 children. A graduate of Wilson High School class of 1966, Eunice moved to New Paltz,...

Wayne E. Storey
Jun 4, 2019
Wayne Earl Storey of Walden, NY formerly of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Westchester Medical Center after a long illness. He was 67 years old. Wayne was born on July 5, 1951 in Margaretville, NY; he was the son of the late Leon Fuller and Harriet Storey Fuller.
Wayne was a lifetime member of...
Julia C. Irwin
Jun 2, 2019
Julia C. Irwin
October 20, 1920 – June 2, 2019
Napanoch, NY
Julia C. Irwin, 98, of Napanoch, NY, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on June 2, 2019 at her home. She was born to the late Arnold and Lena Allees in Brooklyn, NY on October 20, 1920. Julia was the oldest of three children. She...

Stephany B. Purcell
May 22, 2019
Stephany B. Purcell
June 22, 1965 ~ May 22, 2019
Ellenville, NY
Stephany B. Purcell a lifelong resident of Ellenville, NY, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, four months after losing the love of her life Ronald Woodfin. She was 53 years old. Stephany was born in the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Ellenville on June 22, 1965; she...

Mario Hernandez
May 15, 2019
Mario Hernandez of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Newburgh, NY. He was 69 years old. Mario was born on May 30, 1949 in the Dominican Republic; he was the son of the late Luis and Anatonia (Castillo) Hernandez.
Mario along with his wife owned Julia’s Boutique in Ellenville for...
Edward A. McFarland Jr.
May 13, 2019
Edward A. McFarland Jr. of Kerhonkson passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Ellenville Hospital. He was 59 years old. Edward was born on January 17, 1960 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Dawn (Doolittle) and Edward A. McFarland Sr.
Edward was a longtime resident of the area and had attended the Rondout Valley...
Joseph P. Stoeckeler Jr.
May 11, 2019
Joseph P. Stoeckeler Jr., a devoted husband, father and friend, died unexpectedly on Saturday May 11, 2019 with his wife and family by his side.
Joe was born April 25, 1960 in Kingston, N.Y. to the late Joseph P. Stoeckeler Sr. and Rose Marie (Shields) Stoeckeler.
Joe graduated from Ellenville High School and furthered his education by earning an Associate...
Gregory Charles Anthony
May 9, 2019
Gregory Charles Anthony of Richmond,VA passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his childhood home in Ellenville, NY. He was 54 years old. Gregory was born on October 22, 1964 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Ellenville; he was the son of James and Doris (Curtis) Anthony.
Gregory attended the Ellenville Central Schools and graduated in...

Laura A. Towne
May 7, 2019
Laura A. Towne of Ellenville, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Montgomery Nursing Home, in Montgomery, NY. She was 94 years old. Laura was born in Washingtonville, NY on November 8, 1924; she was the daughter of the late Edward and Cora (Bartley) Hinkley.
Laura married Roland Towne on March 1, 1946. He has since predeceased...
Mildred "Poochie" Heyward
May 6, 2019
Mildred Heyward, affectionately known as “Poochie”, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, May 6, 2019. She was 62 years old. Poochie was born on May 16, 1956 in Harlem, NY; the daughter of the late John and Bernice (Delamarter) Heyward.
Poochie moved to Ellenville at a young age and was raised by her aunt Mildred...
Dorothy A. Bradford
May 4, 2019
Dorothy A. Freer Bradford a lifelong resident of Ellenville, NY passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Ten Broeck Commons in Lake Katrine, NY. She was 97 years old. Dorothy was born in Ellenville, NY on June 22, 1921; she was the daughter of Pearl (Clyne) and David Freer Sr.
Dorothy graduated from the Ellenville Central Schools. She married...
Joseph Peter Decker Jr.
May 1, 2019
Joseph Peter Decker Jr., of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 64 years old. Joseph was born on May 24, 1954 in Goshen, NY; he was the son of the late Beatrice (Conklin) and Joseph Peter Decker Sr.
Joseph had worked for Harry Serviss and Sons in Newburgh as a...
Anne Jane Morse
Apr 29, 2019
Anne Jane Morse of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019. She was 74 years old. Anne was born on February 28, 1945 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Ellenville; she was the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothea (Koehn) Little.
Anne graduated from Ellenville High School and furthered her education at Ulster County Community College....
Harry D. Conklin
Apr 14, 2019
Harry David Conklin of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 67 years old. Harry was born on August 13, 1951 in Ellenville; the son of the late Melvin and Sarah (Towne) Conklin.
Harry was a jack of all trades. He was always tinkering whether it was working on cars or building...
Patrick D. Browne
Apr 14, 2019
Patrick D. Browne of Ellenville, NY, passed away on April 14, 2019 with his family by his side. He was 73 years old. Patrick was born in Ireland on November 16, 1945; he was the son of the late Patrick and Mary (O’Shea) Browne.
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Patrick entered into the seminary as a teenager. He was a catholic priest for over...
Eleanor "Ann" Willams
Apr 13, 2019
Eleanor “Ann” Leahy Williams, of Ellenville, NY passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 79 years old. Eleanor was born on April 22, 1939 in Springfield, VT; she was the daughter of the late Reuben and Eleanor (Leach) Leahy.
Eleanor attended Stevens High School in Claremont, NH “Class of 1957”. Shortly after...

Robert A. Mierop Sr.
Apr 13, 2019
Robert A. Mierop Sr.
March 25, 1931 ~ April 13, 2019
Robert A. Mierop Sr. “Bob” born in Connelly, NY on March 25, 1931 to the late August “Gus” and Helen (Schick) Mierop. He was the big brother to Pat and Warren. His family moved to the “Farm” in Napanoch, NY in 1945 where he graduated from Ellenville High School...