Obituaries

Mar 30, 2018

Norma Triglianos of Ellenville, NY passed away on Good Friday, March 30, 2018 at the age of 92. She was born on December 3, 1925 in New York City; the daughter of Maria and Thomas Costanzo and the widow of George  Triglianos.

Norma had worked as an executive secretary for the US Navy. She was a fashionista and was always...

Mar 28, 2018

Bruce E. Benishake of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Orange Regional Medical Center surrounded by his beloved family. He was 68 years old. Bruce was born on September 16, 1949 in Albany, NY; he was the son of the late Alex and Evelyn (Hedinger) Benishake.

 

Bruce worked for many years as a pharmacist for...

Mar 16, 2018

William “Bill” Lewis

August 2, 1937 – March 16, 2018

William “Bill” Lewis of Ellenville, NY, a retired tool and die maker for VAW of America, entered into rest on Friday, March 16, 2018. He was 80 years old.

The son of the late Clarence and Stasia (Vinchofsky) Lewis, he was born August 2, 1937 in Mahanoy City, PA.

Bill...

Mar 10, 2018

Donna M. Avery, of Woodridge, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018. She was 59.

She was the daughter of Gertrude E. Brown and the late Richard J. Yerkes, born on April 14, 1958 in Ellenville, NY.

Donna truly enjoyed her work in the nursing home as an Assistant Supervisor for Windgate at Ulster. In her free time she enjoyed...

Mar 8, 2018

Raymond D. Connor of Cragsmoor, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 73 years old. Raymond was born on September 5, 1944 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of Pauline (Caruso) Connor and the late Edison Connor.

 

Raymond enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He devoutly loved his family members and their...

Feb 27, 2018

Linda L. Clayton of Greenfield Park, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Roscoe Rehabilitation. She was 74 years old. Linda was born on March 20, 1943 at her family home in Dairyland; she was the daughter of the late Richard and Nettie (Everett) Sheley.

 

Linda married Frederick L. Clayton on June 4, 1961 in Ellenville. Together...

Feb 25, 2018

Jose A. Ramirez of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 72 years old. Jose was born on September 6, 1945 in Manhattan; he was the son of Santos and Luisa (Padilla) Ramirez.

 

Jose had worked for the New York City Board of Education...

Feb 17, 2018

Frank “Gary” Mack, 70, of Ellenville, NY passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 17, 2018. Born April 22, 1947 in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of the late Frank and Una Mack.

 

Gary was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. After serving his country, he returned home...

Feb 11, 2018

William Wesley Winters Jr. of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was 86 years old. Bill was born on September 14, 1931 in Middletown, NY; he was the son of the late Edna Johnson Winters and William Wesley Winters Sr.

 

Bill was a local historian in the Town of Wawarsing. He was a self taught,...

Feb 10, 2018

Ronda Earline Lisa 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 Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Orange Regional Medical Center. Too beautiful for this earth, born at 38 weeks she weighed 3 lbs 7 oz and...

Feb 6, 2018

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Feb 1, 2018

DIANNE ELIZABETH (WOOD) TURNER June 6, 1947 - February 1, 2018 Ellenville, NY Dianne Elizabeth (Wood) Turner “Mother Blueberry”, a lifelong resident of the Ellenville area, passed away at Ellenville Regional Hospital on February 1st. She was 70.

She was the eldest daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Felton) Wood; born June 6, 1947 in Middletown, NY. She spent many years...

Jan 23, 2018

Dorothy F. Chase “Dot” of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. She was 96 years old. Dot was born on October 16, 1921 in Napanoch; she was the daughter of John and Flora (Geiselhart) Irwin.

 

Dot had worked as the Wawarsing Deputy Town Clerk and as the receptionist at WELV Radio. She was a member of...

Jan 12, 2018

Theodore J. Ormond of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Achieve Nursing and Rehab. He was 69 years old. Theodore was born on September 13, 1948 in Lockport, NY; he was the son of the late Theodore J. and Dorothy (Parker) Ormond

 

Mr. Ormond was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. having served...

Jan 11, 2018

Margarita A. Soto, a loving mother and grandmother was taken from this world too soon on Thursday, January 11, 2018. She was 56 years old. Born on February 14, 1961 in Puerto Rico; she was the daughter of Sixto Soto and the late Auria Acevedo.

 

Margarita was a member of the Mahanaim Pentecostal Church in Monticello. She enjoyed crocheting,...

Jan 11, 2018

Efrain Lopez “Pin” of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was 55 years old. Efrain was born on April 10, 1962 in Puerto Rico; he was the son of the late Ramon and Guadalupe (Quiles) Lopez

 

Efrain was employed by the Ellenville Central School District where he worked in the maintenance department for over 30...

Jan 9, 2018

Lynette (Joray) Canceleno of Mobile, AL, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Providence Hospital, AL. She was 63 years old. Lynette was born on September 23, 1954 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of Everett W. and Mary Ellen (Neff) Joray.

 

Lynette was a beloved Daughter, Sister, Wife and Aunt. She lived most of her life in California. She considered Coarsegold, CA her...

Dec 30, 2017

Charlene Constant of Greenfield Park, NY passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, December 30, 2017. She was 67 years old. Charlene was born on January 6, 1950 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Ellenville. She was the daughter of the late Charles Benson and Mabel (Conner) Skeens.

 

Charlene married Richard Constant on July 25, 1970...

Dec 26, 2017

Mary J. Dusenbery of Phillipsport, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 80 years old. Mary was born in Rockland County, NY on August 17, 1937; she was the daughter of James and Helen Ada (Sisco) Maxwell.

 

Mary was devoted to her family. She will be deeply missed and forever loved...