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.
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...
Steve F. Jurta
Apr 9, 2016
Steve Frederick Jurta of Napanoch passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 67.
He was the son of the late Steve and Florence J. Thielicke Jurta, born on September 23, 1948 in the Bronx, NY.
Steve proudly served our county in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated member to...
Julia E. Ellsworth
Apr 5, 2016
Julia Bennett Ellsworth, “Judy”, a resident of Achieve Nursing and Rehabilitation for the past six years and a lifelong resident of the Ellenville area passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. She was 95 years old. Julia was born on June 4, 1920 in Ulster Heights; she was the daughter of Walter and Katheryn (Fahey) Bennett and the widow of...
Myrtle M. Dombroski
Apr 5, 2016
Myrtle M. Dombroski of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. She was 63 years old. Myrtle was born on June 16, 1952 in Ellenville; she was the daughter of Everett and Evelyn Joray.
Myrtle had worked at Imperial Schrade in Ellenville and most recently Prestige Services formerly Ellenville Vending. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially...
Gilbert H. Kinch Jr.
Apr 3, 2016
Gilbert H. Kinch, Jr. of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 after a short illness. He was 73 years old. Gilbert was born on January 15, 1943 in Catskill, NY; he was the son of Gilbert H. and Bettyrae (Whipple) Kinch.
He leaves behind his wife of 31 years Arlene Kinch; two sisters, Sheila Shultis and Connie...
Adam Cory Nadiak
Apr 1, 2016
Adam Cory Nadiak of Greenfield Park, NY passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital. He was 30 years old. Adam was born on June 4, 1985 in Harris, NY; he was the son of Samuel and Lisa (Poppo) Nadiak.
Adam served his country during the Afghanistan War as a Sergeant in the United States Army.
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Constance "Connee" Pivin
Mar 30, 2016
Constance "Connee" Pivin, of Greenfield Park, passed away on March 30, 2016 at home. She was 87.
She was the daughter of the late Austin Brown, born on January 10, 1929 in Ellenville, NY.
Connee worked at Ellenville Community Hospital for almost 40 years. In her free time she enjoyed watching birds.
She is survived by her daughters Christine LaBarr...
Marybeth Kelly-Ross
Mar 26, 2016
Marybeth Kelly-Ross of Napanoch, NY and a lifelong resident of the area passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 57 Years old. Marybeth was born on August 8, 1958 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of Cleon and Dorothy (Koph) Kelly.
Marybeth had retired from the NYS Dept. of Corrections. She was...
Roberta "Bobbi" Grundt
Mar 21, 2016
Roberta “Bobbi” Grundt, a longtime resident of Ellenville, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Home in Liberty. She was 79.
Bobbi was born in Ellenville on February 16, 1937 to the late William and Etta Cohen.
Bobbi was always behind the counter at Cohen’s Bakery with a smile. She was an avid reader and lover...
Susan Ann Horvath
Mar 20, 2016
Susan Ann Horvath of Ellenville, NY, died Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. She was 71 years old.
Susan was born in Liberty, NY on September 4, 1944; she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Edith (Kerhley) Irwin.
Susan had worked as a keypunch operator at Channel Master, was a office clerk at Schrade and most...



