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.
Michael C. Guntlow
Oct 26, 2018
Our beloved son, nephew, brother and friend Michael C. Guntlow passed away October 26, 2018 surrounded by his family and loved ones in Roanoke, Virginia. He was 42 years old.
Michael was born June 9th, 1976 and grew up in Napanoch, New York. He graduated from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY in 1998 and moved to Roanoke,...
Martha E. Hinkley
Oct 26, 2018
Martha E. Hinkley of Pine Bush, NY passed away on Friday, October, 26, 2018 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 79 years old. Martha was born on January 3, 1939 in Woodridge, NY; she was the daughter of Robert H. and Mary (Bartley) Dutcher.
Martha was a self employed entrepreneur having owned Foiled Again. She enjoyed studying her...
Betty Garritt
Oct 16, 2018
Betty Garritt, age 78 passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. She was born February 7, 1940 and raised by Beatrice and Emmet VanDermark.
Betty grew up in Ulster County where she attended Kingston High school and met the love of her life, Bruce Garritt. They raised their three children in Cragsmoor, NY who each went on to marry and bless the couple with six grandchildren.
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Silas Reuben Cady
Oct 16, 2018
Silas Reuben Cady, beautiful baby boy and twin brother of Dylan Cady, passed peacefully in the arms of family on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Silas was born at 4:16 p.m. and met the eyes of Jesus at 6:20 p.m. the same day. He weighed 5 lbs 14 oz and was 18 inches long. Although his time on earth was brief, he gave...
Frederick W. Roth
Oct 5, 2018
Frederick W. Roth “Fred” of Cragsmoor, NY, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility. He was 77 years old. Fred was born on December 5, 1940 in Manhattan; he was the son of the late Walter and Gladys (Fitzgerald) Roth.
Fred was a veteran of the United States Army having served as a...
Doris M. Snyder
Sep 28, 2018
Doris May Snyder of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 78 years old. Doris was born on April 16, 1940 in Newburgh, NY; she was the daughter of the late Alice and Charles Pentz.
Doris had worked at Ellenville Head Start for 26 years as a cook and 4 years...
Norma Francis Barth
Sep 16, 2018
Norma Francis Barth of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in the comfort of her home. She was 99 years old. Norma was born on December 23, 1918 in Manhattan, NY; she was the daughter of LeRoy F. and Mary (Schultis) Unnold.
Norma moved to Napanoch from Queens, NY over 52 years ago. While living in Queens...
Janice L. Grote
Sep 6, 2018
Janice L. Grote of Napanoch, NY passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018. She was 65 years old. Janice was born on January 8, 1953 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Jean (Anderson) Rodrigues.
Janice had worked as Rural Letter Carrier for the United States Post Office in the town and village of...
Eula Mae Saitch
Sep 5, 2018
Eula Mae Saitch of Napanoch, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was 84 years old. Eula was born on July 29, 1934 in Gainesville, GA; she was the daughter of Bessie Mae Howard.
Eula attended Sunday services at the Shiloh Baptist Church up until her health declined. She enjoyed watching old western...
Casey Richard Stratton
Aug 19, 2018
Casey Richard Stratton, precious baby boy of Denah and Dashiell Stratton and beloved brother of Kali Alexandra, was born on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 8:00 am in the arms of angels. He weighed 9 lbs 15 oz and was 22 3/4 inches long. Although Casey never spent any time with us on earth he was very much loved and...
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...



