Obituaries

Sharon Helen Krom

May 25, 2017

Sharon Helen Krom, of Ellenville, passed away on Thursday, May 25 2017 at Health Alliance Hospital. She was 75. She was predeceased by her husband Francis V. Krom in 1993.

She was the daughter of the late Richard Joseph Comfort and Helen Alice Christian, born on February 24 1942 in Ellenville, N.Y. 

Sharon was devoted to her family, enjoyed spending...

Denise Laura Renee Skeen

May 17, 2017

Denise Laura Renee Skeen of Ellenville, NY passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Kingston Hospital. She was 64 years old. Denise was born on September 24, 1952 in Patterson, NJ; she was the daughter of the late Vincent F. and Madeline A. (Boyle) Basilicato.

Denise was a graduate of Ellenville High School. She had worked at VAW for...

Carol Ann Distel

May 15, 2017

Carol Ann Distel of Ellenville, NY, passed away at Kingston Hospital on Monday, May 15, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old. Carol was born on October 15, 1940 in Suffern, NY; she was the daughter of John and Madeline (Langdon) Goetschius.

Carol had worked as a Legal Secretary for Lonstein Law Offices in Ellenville for...

Cheryl Lynn Giuditta

May 12, 2017

Cheryl was born in Ellenville on September 10, 1947 to the late Edmond and Gaynor VanSleet. She married Nicholas “Bud” Giuditta in 1969 and they lived together in Samsonville for 45 years until her passing on May 12, 2017.

Cheryl leaves behind her husband, Nicholas; her four children: Jack, Lori, Joseph, and Michael; her seven grandchildren: James, Angelo, Dominick, Layla,...

Marjorie Anne Whetstone

May 11, 2017

Marjorie Anne Robinson Whetstone of Ellenville, NY passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was 80 years old. Marjorie was born on April 14, 1937 in Queens, NY; she was the daughter of the late Harry Harold Robinson and Margaret Elizabeth Bopp Robinson.

 

Marjorie was a proud graduate of Richmond Hills High...

Christopher J. Reisert

May 4, 2017

Christopher John Reisert of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Christopher was born on June 26, 1981 in Middletown, NY; he was the son of Michael Reisert of Pine Bush, NY and Christine (Truchess) Reisert of Ellenville.

Christopher was a graduate of Pine Bush High School. He was a member of the Mamakating Conservation Club. He enjoyed...

Teodor Covaci

Apr 16, 2017

Teodor “Teddy” Covaci of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Orange Regional Medical Center. Born in Romania on January 18, 1960, he was 57 years old.  

While living in Romania Teddy supported his family by competing in pistol tournaments. He emigrated to the United Sates in 1984 and worked as an independent contractor, eventually settling...

Richard "Dick" Eck

Apr 15, 2017

Richard “Dick” Eck, of Ellenville, a retired Crane Operator for VAW Aluminum, died on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was 75.

Dick was born in Ellenville, to John Ferninand Eck and Anna Geiselhart Eck on May 10, 1941.

Dick was a lifelong member of the Wawarsing Sportsman Club, Noonday Club and Elks Lodge #1971.

Dick was...

Robert Joseph Pressel

Apr 15, 2017

Robert Joseph Pressel of Ellenville passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 89.   Born on February 9, 1928 in Roscoe, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Volkommer Pressel and stepfather Otto Dietrichson.   Robert was a Lieutenant at Eastern Correctional Facility for many years before he retired in...

Clara K. Smith

Apr 13, 2017

Clara K. Smith of Kingston, NY formerly of Napanoch, NY passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the age of 103. Clara was born on November 1, 1913 in Grahamsville, NY; she was the daughter of Howard and Phoebe (Sheeley) Knight.

Clara enjoyed sewing and reading. She had worked as a seamstress in her younger years and helped her husband...

Susan McCarthy

Apr 5, 2017

June 16, 1954 - April 5, 2017

 

On Wednesday, April 5, Susan McCarthy , mother, grandmother , daughter, sister, and friend to many, fell asleep peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

 

Affectionately called “Grandma Sue” by her grandchildren, she is survived by her mother, Kathleen ‘Patricia’ McCarthy; son, Jason McCarthy and his children Peyton and...

Barbara Innes Stone

Apr 1, 2017

Barbara Innes Stone of Ellenville passed away with her loving husband by her side on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at home.  She was 79.

She was the daughter of the late James and Gladys Innes, born on January 4, 1938 in the Bronx, NY.

She was a fine artist leaving many beautiful masterpieces behind for all to cherish. She was...

Barbara JEan Bennett

Mar 31, 2017

“Its such a grand thing to be the mother of a mother- that’s why the world calls her grandmother.”

In the quiet evening hours of March 31st, 2017, held by her daughters, God called home our beloved mother and grandmother, Barbara Jean Bennett, of Napanoch, NY. She is reunited with her loving parents, Ervin and Leona Alward, her husband and...

Donna Slater

Mar 31, 2017

Donna Slater, of Napanoch, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Health Alliance Hospital. She was 67.

She was the daughter of the late Donald Tubby and Helen Schoonmaker, born on November 28, 1949 in Kingston, NY.

Donna worked as a clerk for the Eastern Correctional Facility, she was also a LPN for local nursing homes and rehab centers....

John J Schoonmaker, Sr.

Mar 30, 2017

John J. Schoonmaker Sr., of Napanoch, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Ellenville Community Hospital. He was 92.

He was born March 23, 1925 in Kingston, NY to Percival C. and Mary Bode Schoonmaker.

John graduated from Kingston High School then went on to proudly serve our country in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946. He was...

Venus Paulsen

Mar 27, 2017

Venus Paulsen of Kerhonkson passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Catskill Regional Medical Center. She was 85. She was born on April 16, 1931 in Long Island, NY.

She was a volunteer at Peoples Place in Kingston helping her local community. On her free time she enjoyed antiquing throughout the area. She will be deeply missed by...

Laura Beth Barringer

Mar 24, 2017

Laura Beth Barringer of Ellenville, NY, passed away at Ellenville Hospital on March 24, 2017. She was 35 years old. Laura was born on February 14, 1982 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of Susan Barringer of Ellenville and the late Harlan Barringer.

In addition to her mother, Laura is survived by her step father, William Ryan of Tillson,...

Scott P. Ryan

Mar 15, 2017

Scott Patrick Ryan of Pine Bush, NY passed away on March 15, 2017. He was 56 years old. Scott was born on November 12, 1960 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of Joan (Yerkins) Ryan and the late Arnold S. Ryan.

 

Scott was a veteran of the United States Navy having served aboard the USS Harry E Yarnell....

James H. Kennedy

Mar 9, 2017

James H. Kennedy of Pompano Beach, FL passed away on Thursday March 9, 2017 at Holy Cross Hospital. He was 65 years old. James was born on February 1, 1952 in Bay City, MI; he was the son of the late James D. and Gay (Young) Kennedy.

 

James belonged to the U.S. Trotting Association. He was a horse racing...

Florence Mary Dowling

Mar 3, 2017

Florence Mary Dowling of Niantic, CT, formerly of Ellenville, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was 91.

She was the daughter of the late LeRoy Julius Marks and Elizabeth Butzer, born on January 28, 1926 in Kingston, NY. Florence married Robert James Dowling in Ellenville on September 4, 1948.

She worked as a registered...