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.
Richard "Da-Fence" Rizzo
Aug 6, 2018
Richard “Da-Fence” Rizzo, of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 in the comfort of his home with his wife Greta by his side. He was 55 years old. Richard was born on March 30, 1963 in Newark, NJ; he was the son of the late Samuel and Louise (Salano) Rizzo.
Richard was a successful businessman having...
Joan A. Ryan
Aug 2, 2018
Joan A. Ryan of Ellenville, NY passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 78 years old. Joan was born on August 18, 1939 in Ellenville; she was the daughter of the late Gladys and John Andrew Yerkins Sr.
Following her high school graduation Joan attended Richard the First Beauty School in Kingston where...
Gabriel Rodriguez Jr.
Jul 28, 2018
Gabriel Rodriguez Jr., of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 66 years old. Gabriel was born on March 23, 1952 in Salinas, Puerto Rico; he was the son of the late Adelina and Gabriel Rodriguez Sr.
Gabriel had worked for Hydro Aluminum as a machine operator until its closing. In...
Charles William Pomeroy
Jul 26, 2018
Charles William Pomeroy, of Ellenville, NY, formerly of Kerhonkson passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. Fondly known as “Bill” to so many he was 74 years old. Bill was born on September 12, 1943 in Ellenville; the son of the late Edsel and Ruth (Potter) Pomeroy.
Bill had worked for many years as the foreman...
Doreen Lynn Porter
Jul 25, 2018
Doreen Lynn Porter of Ellenville, NY passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 55 years old. Doreen was born on October 9, 1962 in Ellenville; she was the daughter of the late Carl H. and Joan L. (Stedner) Porter.
Doreen was a member of the Napanoch Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and...
Helen Ruth Silva
Jul 22, 2018
Helen Ruth Silva of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018. She was 88 years old. Helen was born on December 22, 1929 in Curry, NY; she was the daughter of Miles F. and Inez L. (Erts) Teller. Helen was an amazing homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, sewing and spending time with her family. She is...
Sylvia P. Myers
Jul 15, 2018
Sylvia P. Myers of Matamoras, PA and formerly of Ellenville, NY, passed away July 15, 2018, she was 84 years old. Born in Ellenville on February 9, 1934, the daughter of Howard and Lillian (Lang) Potter. On February 22, 1952 she married James Myers; they were blessed with 5 children.
She loved to read. She loved her grandchildren dearly and...
Lucas C. Renfrow
Jul 7, 2018
Lucas Christopher Renfrow of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018. He was 32 years old. Lucas was born on July 21, 1985 in Middletown, NY; he was the son of Christine Lester and John Lewis.
In addition to his parents, Lucas is survived by his children, Savannah, Lyllian and Kylie Renfrow; his siblings, Joshua Smith, David Smith,...
Robert Edward Nixon
Jul 7, 2018
Robert Edward Nixon
“Bobby”
June 2, 1945 ~ July 7, 2018
Robert Edward Nixon, “Bobby” of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was 73 years old. Robert was born on June 2, 1945 in New York City; he was the son of the late David J. and Magary (Jones) Nixon.
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James Harold Wood
Jun 28, 2018
James Harold Wood, “Woodman”, “Jim-Jim”, age 52, of Napanoch, NY, passed away peacefully at Ellenville Regional Hospital, with his family and friends by his side on Thursday, June 28, 2018. He fought a long, hard, courageous battle with cancer for over 6 years.
He was born on May 24, 1966 in Ellenville Hospital to the late Norma Jean Williams...
Carol Stanke Dernback
Jun 27, 2018
Carol Stanke Dernback of Napanoch, NY passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. She was 69 years old. Carol was born January 17, 1949 in Rahway, NJ; she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ann (Heath) Stanke.
As a young woman Carol worked at various health food stores. She was very much...
Carol Jean Sackie
Jun 24, 2018
CAROL JEAN SACKIE, 76, died at her home in Crescent City on Sunday morning, June 24, 2018.
Miss Sackie was born on January 5, 1942 in Mount Vernon, New York and was a 1960 graduate of A.B. Davis High School there. She came to live in the Crescent City area in 2007 coming from Ellenville, New York. She retired...
Jean-Marie Schwander
Jun 14, 2018
Jean-Marie (Ball) Schwander, 48, of Kerhonkson, NY passed away at home on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Jean-Marie was born March 9, 1970 in Yonkers, NY to Joseph Ball and Joann (Monachelli) Ball. She was predeceased by her father. A homemaker, she raised seven children and a grandson, but was a mother to many, many more. She received her Associate’s Degree...
George Edwin Schoonmaker
Jun 11, 2018
George E. Schoonmaker, “Ed”, of Ellenville, NY passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 66 years old. George was born on September 22, 1951 in Coldwater, Michigan; he was the son of the late Arthur and Norma (Munyon) Schoonmaker.
George had retired from Luzon Environmental where he worked for many years. He...
Gary Martin Horowitz
Jun 10, 2018
Fountain Hills, AZ Gary Martin Horowitz, 66, of Fountain Hills, AZ and Ellenville, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 10, 2018 surrounded by family and friends.
Gary was born June 9th, 1952 in Ellenville, NY to David Horowitz and Ruth Sally (Rubin) Horowitz. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Allen and his son, Jeffrey.
Gary...
Lori L. Stickles
May 29, 2018
Lori L. Stickles of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 51 years old. Lori was born on October 16, 1966 in Ellenville; she was the daughter of Dorothy (Schoeppler) Stickles and the late Bernard Stickles.
In addition to her mother Dorothy of Ellenville, Lori is survived by her beloved...
Christopher S. Spence
May 18, 2018
Christopher S. Spence, “Gary Walters”, “Spence” of Grahamsville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 18, 2018. He was 34 years old. He was born in Miami Beach, FL and raised in Napanoch, NY. He is survived by his mother, Fran Spence, his father, Albert Spence along with his father's companion Danita Kristoff and two younger siblings Ryan Spence and...
Robert Alan Andersen
Apr 29, 2018
Robert Alan Andersen "Bob, Bobby, Daddy, Pappi" died peacefully in Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kingston, NY on April 29, 2018 at the age of 72.
Robert is survived by his wife Lesley Andersen; children, Natalie and Briana Andersen, and his precious granddaughter, Mia Compton. He also leaves behind his brothers, Martin, William, Michael, Kurt and many...
Rolf Langenbach
Apr 27, 2018
Rolf Langenbach
August 8, 1942 – April 27, 2018
Grahamsville, NY
Rolf Langenbach passed away on Friday April 27, 2018 at his residence in Grahamsville, NY. He was 75.
Rolf was born in Wrixum, on the island of Föhr in Germany; the son of Paul and Martha Langenbach. He learned the profession of baking at his cousin’s and grandfather’s bakery...
Betteanne Lutz
Apr 24, 2018
Betteanne Lutz passed away peacefully on April 24, 2018. Daughter of Beulah and Gordon Frost, she was born on July 12, 1936. She was 81.
Betteanne had a gift of a beautiful voice, which took her as a classically trained soprano throughout Long Island until moving to Walker Valley, NY, where she became a member of the Mountain View...
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