Obituaries

Jan 13, 2016

Reuben F. Hull Sr. a lifelong resident of Ellenville, NY passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Volunteer Firemen’s Home in Hudson, NY. He was 90 years old. Ruby was born on November 30, 1925 in Ellenville; he was 1 of 21 children born to Chauncey and Vice (Purcell) Hull.

Ruby had worked for 32yrs as a receiving...

Jan 11, 2016

Samuel F. Coates, of Phillipsport, NY, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. He was 74 years old. Sam was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 16, 1941; he was the son of Samuel Coates and Helen Schweitzer.

 

Sam proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1965. He married Karen (Dennis) Coates...

Jan 7, 2016

James J. Murray

March 8, 1930 – January 7, 2016

James J. Murray, of Ellenville, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 in Pasadena, MD. He was 85.

The son of the late James F. Murray and Margaret O’Shea, born on March 8, 1930 in New York, NY.

James came from a hardworking family, his father raised him and his...

Jan 7, 2016

Robert "Bobby" Vasquez September 13, 1938 - January 7, 2016   Robert "Bobby" Vasquez, of Ellenville, passed away on Thursday, January 07, 2016 in Kingston, NY. He was 77.   He was the son of the late Anthony Vasquez and Helen Goodman, and raised by his beloved step-mother Elsie Vasquez. He was born on September 13, 1938 in Bronx, NY....

Jan 1, 2016

Laura Grace Farrell, Mineral Wells, TX

 

Laura Grace Farrell, 67, passed away January 1, 2016 in Mineral Wells. She was born September 14, 1948 in Jamaica Queens, New York the daughter of Lawrence Keith and Daisy Ida Naldrett Campbell.

 

She is survived by her children: Deborah Ramirez and husband Willie of Mineral Wells, Patty Ann Farrell of Mineral...

Dec 29, 2015

James Caruso Jr. of Grahamsville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Vassar Brothers Hospital.  He was 83 years old.  James was born in Ellenville on May 21, 1932; the son of James and Ora (Shagnon) Caruso Sr.

 

Mr. Caruso was a veteran of the United States Navy having served aboard USS Tarawa. He was honorably discharged in 1956. James was a long...

Dec 28, 2015

                                                IN FOND REMEMBRANCE OF AMY P. JACKSON

 

                                                               December 28, 2015

 

AMY was born in Hillsdale, New York on the property known as the Lundy Estate on August 21, 1924. She was the daughter of Asa...

Dec 4, 2015

Willard (Bill) Mance of Ellenville died on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Ellenville Regional Hospital.  He was 84.  Bill was born in Ellenville on July 5, 1931,  the middle son of Robert and Kathryn (Fraley) Mance.  He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Bill attended Ellenville School (class of 1948) and was a Veteran of the Korean War. 

 

Bill's decision to join the Air Force proved to...

Nov 20, 2015

Floyd Edward Elston Sr. of Highland, NY, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, November 20, 2015. He was 72 years old. Floyd was born on March 10, 1943 in Middletown, NY; he was the son of the late Charles and Adral (Weaver) Elston.

 

Mr. Elston began working at a young age and maintained a strong...

Nov 16, 2015

Humberto Gonzalez, of Ellenville, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 16, 2015. He was 76 years old. Humberto was born in Columbia on July 22, 1939; he was the son of Octavio and Angelica (Miranda) Gonzalez.

 

Mr. Gonzalez proudly served in the United States Air Force as well as the United States Army. He attended Ulster Community College...

Nov 9, 2015

John “Jack” Navitsky

August 8, 1936 – November 9, 2015

John “Jack” Navitsky, of Ellenville, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015 in Ellenville, NY. He was 79.

He was the son of the late John and Mary Navitsky, born on August 8, 1936 in Shenandoah, PA.

He worked as a crane operator at VAW of America and Hydro Aluminum...

Nov 8, 2015

Adaline Paul Loucks of  Ellenville ,  NY, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Mt. View Nursing Home in New Paltz at the age of 99. She was born on August 10, 1916 in  Yonkers, the daughter of the late Edward and Emma (Rittinger) Paul. She was married to Sherman Bain Loucks for 48 years  until he died on March...

Nov 8, 2015

Nov 6, 2015

Daren J. Segal of Ellenville, NY, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 5, 2015. He was 45 years old. Daren was born on March 14, 1970 in Nyack, NY; he was the son of Richard and Patricia Segal.

 

Daren had worked as a Corrections Officer at the Eastern Correctional Facility. He was an avid reader who...

Oct 19, 2015

Robert H. Muster “Bobby” of Napanoch, NY passed away on October 19, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was 69 years old. Bobby was born on March 12, 1946 in Ellenville; he was the son of the late Gerald K. and Theresa M. (Ramsey) Muster.

 

Mr. Muster was a retired Corrections Officer having worked at the Eastern Correctional...

Oct 15, 2015

JOHN R. BEILMAN of Ellenville, Ulster County Senior of the Year 2015 entered into rest on October 15, 2015, peacefully with his family by his side. He was born November 14, 1934 in Ellenville N. Y. to John E. and Helen Beilman.

John was a lifelong resident of Ellenville who served as Superintendent of the Ellenville Water & Sewer Dept....

Oct 14, 2015

Joycie N. O’Connor of Napanoch, NY passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2015 at her home. She was 84 years old. Joycie was born on January 31, 1931 in Port Jeffersonville, NY; she was the daughter of Edward E. and Nora (Kabai) Westover.

 

Joycie had worked at Channel Master for many years and most recently she was employed by...

Oct 9, 2015

Goldie Mae Hadley went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2015. She was 64 years old and a longtime resident of Ellenville, NY.

 

She is survived by her husband and her two daughters as well as many loved ones and friends.

 

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 15th at 11:30am at Grahamsville...

Sep 24, 2015

Lillian "Lee" Valentine of Ellenville, NY went home to her Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2015. She was 52 years old. Lillian was born on March 15, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of Virginia (Caban) Valentine and the late Virgilio Valentine.

 

Following high school Lillian attended Sullivan County College. She graduated in 2009 Summa Cum Lauda...

Sep 23, 2015

Lawrence “Larry” Lutz

Larry was the son of Betteanne and the late William Lutz. He was born March 29, 1962 and resided in Cragsmoor New York.

He was a beloved father, brother, son and the true love of Dana Lutz his wife of 26 years. He passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved...