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.
Rosa E Caro
Jan 2, 2017
Rosa E. Caro of Marbletown passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. She was 71. Rosa was born in the Bronx on August 3, 1945. She will be sorely missed.
Rosa leaves behind her beloved husband Efrain “Frank” Caro, her son Juan “Manny” Sonabria and her step-daughter Irish Brush.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 7, from 5 to 7 pm...
Michael A. Ronan
Jan 2, 2017
It is with unspeakable sadness that the Ronan family announces the passing of Michael Anthony Francis Ronan on January 2, 2017. Michael was born on April 15, 1943 and grew up in the College Point section of Queens. He was the son of Irish immigrants Michael Ronan and Jane Kavanaugh. He passed away unexpectedly in Lords Valley, Pennsylvania, where he lived with his wife Sherry. Sherry and Mike met and fell...
Larry F. Yerkes Jr.
Jan 1, 2017
Larry F. Yerkes Jr. of Kerhonkson passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Health Alliance Hospital. He was 62.
He was the son of the late Larry and Nancy (Painter) Yerkes born on October 6, 1954 in Ellenville, NY.
Larry proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1980-1984 and worked for both the Ulster County Sheriff...
Emilie Abbruzzio
Dec 28, 2016
Emilie Abbruzzio, of Napanoch, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. She was 85.
She was the daughter of the late Alma Neusinger, born on August 10, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY.
She is survived by her children: Richard Abbruzzio (Donna) and Karen Abbruzzio and two grand children Julie and Nicholas.
Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm at Loucks Funeral...
Elnora Marie Montgomery
Dec 25, 2016
Elnora Montgomery entered, lived, and exited life with bittersweet experiences.
Entered Life
On August 1, 1942, Elnora Marie Crawford was born to the late Roberta and Willie Crawford, Sr. in historic Northampton County, Virginia. A few days after family began to celebrate her precious first breaths of life, they also began to grieve the final breaths of her mother. She...
Johanna L. Horvath
Dec 24, 2016
Johanna Liz Horvath, of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016. She was 38 years old. Johanna was born in Bridgeport, CT on April 17, 1978 to Rafael Santiago and Naida Mercado and Gloria and the late Humberto Gonzalez; all helped raise Johanna into the beautiful person that she became.
Johanna had worked at the Ellenville Schools...
Steven Kovacs
Dec 23, 2016
Steven Kovacs of Ellenville passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. He was 79.
He was the son of the late Alexander and Teresia Karsay Kovacs, born on October 4, 1937 in Budapest, Hungary.
For many years he worked at the Nevele Hotel as a breakfast chef. He later continued working at the Nevele as a groundskeeper. He will be deeply missed...
David "Teet" Sabb
Dec 17, 2016
David "Teet" Sabb, of Ellenville, age 69, passed away at his home on December 17, 2016.
Born September 27, 1947 in Lane, South Carolina, to the late Janie Lee (Roundtree) and David Sabb, he attended Baptist Hill Elementary School in SC and High School in Lane, SC. David moved to Ellenville in 1969 and worked at Ellenville Handle Factory for...
Thomas F. Slater
Dec 14, 2016
Thomas F. Slater of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 after a long and courageous fight against cancer. He was 70 years old. Tom was born on February 1, 1946 in Liberty, NY; he was the son of the late Clem and Dorothy (Eck) Wright.
Mr. Slater was a veteran of the United States Navy having served...
Bruce M. Smith
Dec 14, 2016
Bruce Manley Smith of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He was 68 years old. Bruce was born on July 28, 1948 in Ellenville; he was the son of the late Selah and Evelyn Smith.
Bruce drove a taxi cab for many years in St. Petersburg, FL and Ellenville. He loved to watch boxing and make people...
Florence Mary "Sally Mc Dowell" Van Etten
Dec 9, 2016
Florence Mary Van Etten, also known as Sally Mc Dowell, died at home on the family farm on Friday, December 9, 2016 at the age of 81.
She was born December 2, 1935 in Spring Glen, NY to Cleon Kelly and Bernice Louise Mc Dowell.
She was raised by her grandparents and lived her entire life on the family farm...
Nelson MArtinez
Dec 5, 2016
Nelson Martinez passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 45.
He was born on September 4, 1971 in Camden, New Jersey.
For many years he worked for O&S Trucking, Inc. as a truck driver. He was a loving and devoted friend to all that knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed.
Visitation...
Raymond George Smith
Dec 5, 2016
Raymond Smith of Cragsmoor, NY passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at Westchester Medical Center. He was 79 years old.
Ray was born in Ellenville, NY on October 25, 1937. He was the son of Ivan Smith and Myrtie Smith Meier.
Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Joyce Bowler...
Colleen J. Robinson
Nov 21, 2016
Colleen Jean Robinson passed away unexpectedly at home on November 21, 2016 in Middletown, NY at the age of 31.
Colleen is survived by her parents, Kim and Jim Robinson of Ellenville, NY, two siblings, Brian of Duxbury, Vermont and Allison of Ellenville, NY and her partner Tyjuan Price of Middletown, NY.
Colleen was born on August 6, 1985 in...
Jeannette B. McFarland
Nov 16, 2016
Jeannette B. McFarland of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was 62 years old. Jeannette was born on August 26, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of the late William H. and Martha F. (Lennon) Rinchey.
Jeannette enjoyed drawing and doing arts and crafts. She will be deeply missed...
Victoria L. Ducker
Nov 15, 2016
Victoria L. Ducker “Bird” of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She was 62 years old.
Victoria was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She spent most of her life caring for others.
She was predeceased by her parents James and Margaret (Coutant) Walsh as...
Kirt Barr Hammel
Nov 14, 2016
Kirt Barr Hammel of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Orange Regional Hospital. He was 51 years old. Kirt was born on August 27, 1965 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Stewart Hammel and Grace Rita (Dowling) Carlew.
Kirt was a loving and devoted father. He will be deeply missed by his...
Irene Fecko
Oct 30, 2016
Irene Fecko of Cragsmoor, NY, formerly of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, October 30, 2016. She was 91 years old. Irene was born in Hastings-on-Hudson on January 26, 1925; she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Prokop) Nyemchek.
Irene was predeceased by her husband Jospeh Fecko as well as eleven...
Carl J. Hoar Sr.
Oct 28, 2016
Carl James Hoar Sr. of Woodridge, NY, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Catskill Regional Hospital. He was 66 years old. Carl was born on April 12, 1950 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Royal and Margaret Mae (MacEntee) Hoar.
Carl graduated from Rondout Valley High School where he competed on the wrestling...
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