Obituaries

Jean Polhemus

Jean Polhemus

May 19, 2024

Jean Polhemus of Ellenville NY passed away on Sunday, May 19,2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was 87 years old. Jean was born on September 28,1936 in Garnerville, NY.

She was the daughter of the late Francis and Donalda Bain Conklin.

Jean found joy in the simple pleasures of life; She loved her flowers & watching the hummingbirds.

Jeans passing has left...

Carol Janet Trench

Carol Janet Trench

May 16, 2024

On May 16, 2024, the world lost a beloved soul with the passing of Carol Janet Trench at Garnet Health Medical Center in Harris. She was born on December 21, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY, to Aubrey Trench and Grace (Marshall) Trench. 

 

Carol dedicated 30 years of her life as a Dietary Aide at Mercy Hospital in Rockville, Long Island. She will...

Nicolas Shane Faust

Nicolas Shane Faust

May 4, 2024

Nicolas Shane Faust, known to his family and friends as Nick was a native of Ellenville New York where he was born and raised. From a young age Nick was a gentle soul, that is to say he cared for people, had an affinity for all living things, and enjoyed the beauty found in nature. This passion would follow him...

Everett H. Oakes

Everett H. Oakes

Apr 29, 2024

Everett Henry Oakes of Napanoch, NY, and formerly of Delaware, passed away on April 29, 2024. He was 77 years old. Everett was born on May 23, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of the late Cornelius and Grace (Pullis) Oakes.

 

Everett was predeceased by his wife Joan.

 

He is survived by his children Everett Oakes Jr. and Terri Oakes,...

John Ward Lockwood

John Ward Lockwood

Apr 18, 2024

John Ward Lockwood of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, with his family by his side. He was 78 years old. Born on January 18, 1946, in Ticonderoga, NY; he was the son of the late John Edward Lockwood and Cora Josephine Ward Lockwood.

John grew up in Ticonderoga, NY and graduated from Ticonderoga High School. Shortly after...

Raymond Hemion

Raymond Hemion

Apr 18, 2024

Raymond Hemion Sr., 77, of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 18th, 2024. He was born on Sunday, December 15th, 1946, in Monsey, NY to the late George and Doris Hemion.Raymond was a dedicated security guard for Ellenville Central Schools in Ellenville, NY. He was known for his hard work, integrity, and commitment to keeping the school community safe.Raymond...

Deborah A. Fuentes

Deborah A. Fuentes

Apr 13, 2024

Deborah A. Fuentes, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Westchester, NY. Born in Brooklyn, NY on September 17, 1961, Deborah touched the lives of many with her kind and compassionate nature.Deborah dedicated her life to caring for her family as a devoted stay-at-home mom. She found joy in helping others and...

Irene Elna McAndrews

Irene Elna McAndrews

Apr 10, 2024

Irene Elna McAndrews, 85 of Melbourne FL, formerly of Napanoch, NY passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2024. She was born on January 24th, 1939, in Stockholm Sweden to Elna and Alex (Geritzlehner) Carlsson.

Irene loved her morning walks followed by a nice swim in the pool. She enjoyed traveling all over the world but really loved going back to her...

Noel M. Carson

Noel M. Carson

Apr 7, 2024

Noel M. Carson, a resident of Middletown, NY, fought valiantly till the end and peacefully departed this world on Sunday, April 7, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. At the age of 35, Noel leaves behind a legacy of love and strength that will forever be cherished.

Born on December 19, 1988, in Middletown, NY to her loving parents Dori and...

Barbara S. Hollingshead

Barbara S. Hollingshead

Apr 3, 2024

Barbara Susan Harris Hollingshead, of Dawsonville, GA, formerly of Ellenville, NY, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, she was 85.  Barb was born on June 2, 1938, the youngest of 3 children, to Joseph and Leah Harris in Winchester, Indiana.  She was active in her school and enjoyed her years of cheerleading.  She was even crowned...

Eva Shields

Eva Shields

Mar 25, 2024

Eva Shields

April 23, 1942 – March 25, 2024 

Eva Shields of Ellenville, NY, passed away on March 25. Born in 1942 amid WWII, Eva carried the values of service, dedication, and independence throughout her life. Despite growing up in difficult circumstances, she overcame great adversity with her strong sense of duty and obligation to others. This sense of obligation was not without levity. It was humor and fun which helped to make difficult situations light, and she...

Juan R. Irizarry

Juan R. Irizarry

Mar 24, 2024

Juan Ruben Irizarry of Ellenville, NY, gracefully departed from this world on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the age of 86. Juan was the cherished third child among his family of twelve siblings. Born in Puerto Rico to Augustin Irizarry and Pura Vargas. He is survived by five of his siblings, the other six preceded him into heaven. Lydia M (Yiya) deceased,...

Magary Blythe

Magary Blythe

Mar 16, 2024

Magary Blythe 82 of Poughkeepsie, NY peacefully transitioned into the Arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday March 16, 2024.  Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. 

June 1941 was just an ordinary month until the 18th, in New York City, when God decided to shake things up by bringing into existence a phenomenal woman, Magary the eldest...

Charles R. Van Aken

Charles R. Van Aken

Mar 15, 2024

Charles Robert Van Aken of Grahamsville, NY passed away at the age of 84 on Friday, March 15, 2024.  He was the son of the late Robert Charles Van Aken and Clara W. (Decker) Van Aken, born in Patterson, NJ on November 21, 1939.  He was raised and grew up in the Catskills area where his ancestors originally settled.  He attended a one room...

Howard Hugh Harris

Howard Hugh Harris

Feb 26, 2024

Evangelist Howard Hugh Harris, a cherished patriarch of his family, peacefully departed this life on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on May 11, 1960, in Kingston, Jamaica, Howard's journey epitomized unwavering faith, steadfast commitment to family, and profound dedication to community service. 

A devout servant of God, Howard exemplified a life guided by his unyielding belief...

Mildred Olejar Marsh

Mildred Olejar Marsh

Feb 26, 2024

Mildred Olejar Marsh, of the Rhinebeck community and formerly of the state of Florida, passed away on February 26, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1939, in Czechoslovakia to her late parents Matthew and Anna (Korchanik) Vaclavik.



Throughout her life, Mildred always performed with grace and determination. She worked with the Department of Corrections as an Executive Secretary at Eastern...

John W. Smith

John W. Smith

Feb 24, 2024

John W. Smith “Jack” of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was 79 years old. Jack was born on November 27, 1944 in Middletown, NY; he was the son of the late Vera (Crance) Smith and Charles Smith Sr.

Jack was a member of the Wawarsing Rod and Gun Club. He had a passion for hunting and enjoyed...

Patricia Lee Budd

Patricia Lee Budd

Feb 16, 2024

In loving memory of Patricia Lee (Krom) Budd, a cherished lifelong resident of Ellenville, NY, who peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the age of 80. Patricia, born on July 28, 1943, in Ellenville, was the beloved daughter of the late Richard and Doris (Lewis) Krom.

 

After graduating...

Louis (Luis) E. Feliciano

Louis (Luis) E. Feliciano

Feb 10, 2024

Louis (Luis) E. Feliciano, a longtime resident of Wawarsing, NY, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2024 at the age of 82 after a long illness, with his wife and three children at his side.

 

He was born on May 30, 1941 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to Leonor Negron and Ramon Feliciano. He grew up on the Lower East...

Naomi L. Price

Naomi L. Price

Feb 3, 2024

Naomi L. Price formerly of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was 68 years old. Naomi was born on December 26, 1955 in Sikeston, MO; she was the daughter of the late Hannah and Herbert Saal.

Naomi was a cherished member of the Ellenville Elks Lodge #1971 where she formed meaningful connections within her community. She had...