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.
Willard E. Smith
Jan 22, 2016
Willard “Bill” E. Smith, a life-long resident of Napanoch, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in Kingston, NY. He was born on January 19, 1932 in The Veteran’s Memorial Hospital in Ellenville to the late Ernest and Evelyn Smith.
A veteran of the Korean War, Bill served as a tank driver and mechanic for...
Arthur "Art" Terwilliger
Jan 21, 2016
Arthur “Art” Terwilliger
October 3, 1925 – January 21, 2016
Wawarsing
ARTHUR was born in Hillsdale, New York on the property known as the Lundy Estate on October 3, 1925. He was the son of Asa Terwilliger and Ellen Mcdole Terwilliger. Asa and Ellen had six other children. Art is survived by his sister Mary, he was predeceased by his...

Mildred Sutton
Jan 20, 2016
Mildred Sutton
June 2, 1932 – January 20, 2016
Mildred Sutton, of Wawarsing, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at home. She was 83.
She was the daughter of the late Manlito Martinez and Elisa Rivera, born on June 2, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY.
Mildred leaves behind to cherish her memory, her devoted husband James W. Sutton; her children:...
Juan Irizarry
Jan 20, 2016
Juan Irizarry, 46 a longtime area resident of Kingston, NY entered into rest on January 20, 2016.
He was the son of Juan R. Irizarry Sr. of Middletown and Rosa Santisteban of Ellenville.
He is predeceased by his sister, Awilda E. Irizarry and his step-father, Alfred J. Santisteban.
Juanito is survived by his sisters: Maritza Lockett and her husband, William...
Sherman "Bob" R. Curry
Jan 14, 2016
Sherman Robert Curry, “Bob”, of Napanoch, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2016. He was 79 years old. Bob was born on October 13, 1936 in Ellenville; the son of Beatrice (Broas) Brower and Sherman Curry.
Bob was raised by his grandparents Elizabeth and Arthur Broas Sr. He married Mary (Fitzgerald) Curry on January 4, 1975.
Bob was...

Reuben F. Hull Sr.
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...

Samuel F. Coates
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...
James Murray
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...

Robert "Bobby" Vasquez
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....
Laura Grace Farrell
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...
James Caruso Jr.
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...
Amy P. Jackson
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...

Willard Mance
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...

Floyd E. Elston, Sr.
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...
Humberto Gonzalez
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...

John "Jack" Joseph Navitsky
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...
Adaline Paul Loucks
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...

Daren J. Segal
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...

Robert H. Muster
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...