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.
William A Harrison
Aug 30, 2016
William Arthur Harrison, of Sundown, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He was 78.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY to James and Anna Lindquist Harrison, on September 20, 1938.
William spent his early years in West Shokan, NY. He proudly served our country in the US Navy and he took pride in that along with being of Swedish...
Heath W Irwin
Aug 30, 2016
Heath W. Irwin, of Spring Glen, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 49. He was the son of Ronald Irwin and Sharon Tice, born on June 21, 1967 in Newburgh, NY. Heath had a passion for carpentry since he was very young and continued that passion through his career becoming a master...
Jose Ortiz
Aug 22, 2016
Jose Ortiz, of Ellenville, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016. He was 56.
He was the son of the late Angel Gabriel Ortiz and Candida DeJesus, born on April 27, 1960 in Bronx, New York.
Jose worked as a maintenance supervisor at his local Wal-Mart Store.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Hilda Soto-Ortiz.
Visitation will...
John L. LaForge
Aug 18, 2016
John L. LaForge of Napanoch, New York, died on Thursday, August 18, 2016. The son of Leo and Helen (Daioczok) LaForge, he was born in Ellenville, New York on September 23, 1943. He was 72.
John was a past member of the Napanoch Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge 1971. He was a retired union carpenter and for many years worked for...
William Murdock
Aug 15, 2016
William Murdock of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016. He was 94 years old. William was born on December 25, 1921 in Spring Valley, NY; he was the son of Michael and Anna (Minetic) Murdock.
William was a veteran of the United States Army having served during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1945. Following his...
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...



