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.

Edward J. Booth
Aug 9, 2016
Edward J. Booth of Ellenville, NY, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. He was 70 years old. Edward was born on June 30, 1946 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of William and Dorothy (DeGroot) Booth.
Edward was a veteran on the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1968.
Memorial visitation will be held on...
Regina "Jean" Craft
Aug 7, 2016
REGINA "JEAN" CRAFT February 12, 1929 - August 7, 2016 Ellenville, NY Jean Craft, 87 of Ellenville, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, August 7, 2016. She was born in Middletown, NY to Michael and Gertrude McAuliffe (Bollin) of Kerhonkson, NY. She graduated from Kerhonkson High School and SUNY at Brockport. She married the late Charles E. Craft in 1951....

Frank Richard Falcone
Aug 4, 2016
FRANK RICHARD FALCONE
"FRANKIE" "FOO"
June 18, 1972 - August 4, 2016
Ellenville, NY
Frank Richard Falcone “Frankie” “Foo” of Ellenville passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Health Alliance Hospital. He was 44.
He was the son of Richard and Cynthia Falcone, born on June 18, 1972 in Newburgh, NY.
He is survived by his sons, Vinnie and...
Eric Raymond Carlew
Jul 27, 2016
Eric Raymond Carlew, born May 20, 1986 passed away Wednesday morning, July 27, 2016 unexpectedly at home. He was 30 years old.
Born in Kingston, NY, he is the son of Carl Carlew Sr. and Faith Burnell-Spears. He is predeceased by his father, Carl and step-father, Donald Spears.
He was employed as a sub-contractor for Home Depot.
He is survived...

Betty A. Dawson
Jul 27, 2016
Betty A. Dawson, 93 years old, passed away July 27, 2016 at her home in Naples, FL. She was a lifelong resident of Ellenville, NY. She graduated from Ellenville High School in 1941, retiring to Florida in 1993.
She is predeceased by her husband Clarence “Bob” Dawson, her parents Jesse and Emma Canfield, her brother Kenneth Canfield, her sisters...

Mari Gilbert
Jul 23, 2016
Mari Gilbert, of Ellenville, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016. She was 52. She was the daughter of John W. Cox Sr. and Junerose C. Gran, born on June 22, 1964 in Jersey City, NJ. Mari worked as a department manager at her local WalMart. She enjoyed keeping her hands active by being creative through quilting, sewing...

Marian W. Anderson
Jul 20, 2016
Marian W. Anderson of Phillipsport, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Achieve Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was 85 years old. Marian was born on October 21, 1930 in Cooperstown, NY; she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Edith (McManus) Wickham.
Marian had worked at Channel Master as an Office Manager prior to the birth...
Henry J. Beebe
Jul 13, 2016
Henry J. “Hank” Beebe of Ellenville, New York, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. The son of Donald and Anna Mae Miller Beebe, he was born in Ellenville, New York on October 27, 1972. He was 43.
Besides his mother Anna Mae, he leaves behind his girlfriend Tracey Dexter, and his brothers and sisters; Lewis Moon of Buckeye, AZ....
Salvatore Charles Nicosia
Jul 5, 2016
Salvatore Charles Nicosia of Napanoch passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Heath Alliance Hospital. He was 71.
He was the son of the late Angelo and Anna Cotroneo Nicosia, born on June 18, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York.
Sal proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was the owner and operator of the Shanley...
Mason Aurelius Vargas
Jun 24, 2016
Mason Aurelius Vargas, precious baby boy of Carmen Dejesus and Daniel Vargas was born into the arms of angels on Friday, June 24, 2016. Born at 39 weeks he weighed 5 lbs 12 ozs and was 18 ½ inches long. Although Mason never spent any time with us on earth he was very loved and touched many lives.
In...
Janice M. Knight
Jun 14, 2016
Janice Knight of Ellenville, NY, passed away peacefully in her home on June 14, 2016. She was 58 years old.
Janice was born September 10, 1957 in Castleberry, Alabama; she was the daughter of Frances Gross Brown of Greenfield Park, NY and George V. Brown Sr. of Ellenville, NY.
Janice was a teller at Greenpoint Savings Bank in Brooklyn,...

Terry Kortright
May 21, 2016
Terry Kortright., of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. He was 68 years old. Terry was born on June 4, 1947 in Monticello, NY; the son of Gilbert and Maggie (Yarborough) Kortright.
Mr. Kortright had retired in 2004 from the Eastern Correctional Facility where he worked in the maintenance department. In his down...
Bertram R. Newman
May 20, 2016
Bertram R. Newman of Honk Hill, Napanoch, NY passed away on Friday May 20, 2016. Bert was born on March 1, 1933 in Ellenville NY to Katherine Burhans and Leslie Newman.
Bert graduated from Ellenville High School and then went to work for Ellenville Wholesale, and later joined the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany where he drove...

Ernest H. Price, Sr.
May 18, 2016
Ernest Henry Price, Sr., of Napanoch, NY, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. He was 76 years old. Ernest was born on May 24, 1939 in Orange, New Jersey; the son of Walter and Eleanor (Shann) Price.
Mr. Price proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Independence. He was honorably...

Teresa Rivera
May 11, 2016
Teresa Rivera, of Wurtsboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 83.
She was the daughter of the late Candelaio Alverez and Emilia Rivera, born on December 15, 1932 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Teresa worked as a seamstress in the textile and fashion industry. She was also an active member and communicate at...

Fred J. Hart
May 3, 2016
Fred J. Hart of Napanoch, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. He was 60 years old. Fred was born on December 1, 1955 in Middletown, NY; the son of Fred D. and Rosetta (Hanyen) Hart.
Fred is survived by his longtime companion Monica Lane; his children, Sean, Roxanne and Lane Hart; his sisters, Suzanne Avery, Rosemary Keener and Myrtle Maxwell...
Elizabeth S. McIntyre
Apr 26, 2016
Elizabeth "Betty" Simmons McIntyre
April 10, 1922 - April 26, 2016
Elizabeth S. McIntyre, a long-time resident of the area, passed away at Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility, Liberty, New York, after a long illness. The daughter of Samuel and Henrietta Brazington, she was born in Rock Hill, New York on April 10, 1922. She was 94.
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Dorothy Hampton
Apr 21, 2016
Dorothy Hampton, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at her daughter's home in Franklinville, N.C.
Born Nov. 5, 1918, to William and Alberta Wilson Reid, Dorothy was one of 13 children and the oldest girl. She left Augusta for New York City at age 15. She lived in Brooklyn, Ellenville and Hudson, N.Y., before moving to Franklinville...

Frances M. Peters
Apr 20, 2016
Frances M. Peters, “Aunt Fran”, of Ellenville, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Westchester Medical Center. She was 90 years old. Frances was born on January 22, 1926 in Ulster Heights, NY; she was the daughter of John and Celia (Bennett) Moshier.
Fran had worked at the First National Bank of Ellenville and more recently was...