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.
Richard Leroy Minkler
May 26, 2014
Richard Leroy Minkler of Napanoch passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was 79.
He was the son of the late Louis and Carrie Loretta Brink Minkler, born on September 27, 1934 in Kingston, New York.
Richard proudly served our county in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict....
Carol J. Gilleran
May 22, 2014
Carol J. Gilleran, 66, a long-time resident of Las Vegas, went to Heaven peacefully May 22, 2014. Previously, she was a certified court reporter and homemaker. Upon retirement, Carol and her husband, Jim, relocated from Mission Viejo, Calif. to Las Vegas. Carol was a beautiful, loving mother, grandmother and friend. Traveling quite a bit, she delighted in telling stories of...
Ailsa Houlsby Gray
May 21, 2014
Ailsa Houlsby Gray of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 82 years old. Ailsa was born on January 15, 1932 in South Shields, England; she was the daughter of Norah and Captain John Gray.
Ailsa, a graduate of Dominican College received her Master’s Degree from NYU and started her career...
Cynthia E. Diaco
May 18, 2014
Cynthia E. Diaco of Monticello, NY formerly of Ellenville passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at her home. She was 66 years old. Cynthia was born on December 22, 1947 in Ellenville; she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Anapel) Wood.
Mrs. Diaco had worked as a switchboard operator for the Ellenville Central Schools,...
June E.R. Clark
May 14, 2014
June Everen Riddel Clark, age 93, of Port Charlotte, FL and Ellenville, NY died peacefully on May 14, 2014. June was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a wonderful example of a woman who loved sharing her gifts of life with her family and friends. She took great pride in her family and their accomplishments. She...
Bruce Allen Startup
Apr 23, 2014
Bruce Allen Startup, of Greenfield Park, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was 35 years old. He may have lost his battle to diabetes, but he won the battle to live his life. Bruce was born on September 25, 1978 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of Alice (Damms) Freeman and the...
Lloyd "JR." H. Kinch Jr.
Apr 14, 2014
Lloyd “JR” H. Kinch Jr.
January 20, 1970 – April 14, 2014
Ellenville, NY
Lloyd “JR.” H. Kinch Jr. of Ellenville passed away suddenly on April 14, 2014 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 44.
He was the son of Virginia Ball and the late Lloyd H. Kinch Sr., born on January 20, 1970 in Ellenville, NY....
Shirley L. Solcberg
Apr 6, 2014
Shirley L. Solcberg of Ellenville passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 79.
She was the daughter of the late Richard and Lauretta Eckert Clark, born on August 12, 1934 in Middletown, NY.
Shirley enjoyed cross word puzzles, word books and computer games. She liked to watch special TV shows and most importantly spend...
John C. Shields
Mar 31, 2014
John C. Shields, 78, born in Denver, Colorado and lately of Napanoch, NY, peacefully passed away early Monday, March 31, after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Eva Shields, and loving father of John C. Shields, Jr. and Victoria Shields. An artist by nature, John used his talents for over 4o years as Head Salad Chef at...
David Wesley Ballentine
Mar 29, 2014
David Wesley Ballentine passed away Saturday March 29, 2014. He was born in Plainfield, NJ on May 12, 1924 to Catherine McKay and Henry Clark Ballentine.
David was a Private in the Army during WWII and became a Boson on the Flying Enterprise II right after the war. He met Chiyoko (who passed away in 1981) post war...
Joseph Harper Batty, Jr.
Mar 28, 2014
Joseph Harper Batty, Jr. of Olivebridge, NY died on Friday, March 28, 2014. He was 84 years old. Joseph was born on October 24, 1929 in Astoria, NY; he was the son of Joseph and Frances (McMullen) Batty.
Mr. Batty served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. For many years he had been...
Michael B. Youmans
Mar 11, 2014
Michael B. Youmans of Kerhonkson, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at his home. He was 22 years old. Michael was born on February 6, 1992 in Harris, NY; he was the son of Michel Youmans and the late Tina M. (Unterburger) Youmans.
Michael had attended Ellenville Central Schools growing up. He was currently employed by...
June A. Constant
Mar 5, 2014
June A. Constant of Ellenville, NY passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at home with her husband by her side. She was 89. She was the daughter of the late William and Edith Graham Caston, born on September 18, 1924 in Middletown, NY. June was an active member of her community. She was a member of St. John's Memorial...
Edmund Karl Kostka
Mar 3, 2014
Edmund Karl Kostka, a Soviet gulag survivor, expert on Schiller, scholar of comparative literature and possibly one of the last surviving veterans in the United States of General Anders’ “Polish Army in Exile” passed away peacefully at age 98 in New York City. Edmund Kostka was born in Beuthen, Upper Silesia, then an eastern province of Germany (today Bytom,...
Theodore Angelo Neos
Feb 28, 2014
Theodore Angelo Neos of Ellenville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 28, 2014. He was 65 years old. Mr. Neos was born on April 24, 1948 in New York City; he was the son of the late John and Blanche (Consadori) Neos.
Theodore had retired from the Raleigh Hotel in South Fallsburg where he was the head of...
Doris E. Murdock
Feb 22, 2014
Doris E. Murdock of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014. She was 89 years old. Doris was born on July 10, 1924 in Spring Valley, NY; she was the daughter of William and Marie (Ballard) Dailey.
Doris had worked as a medical secretary for Spring Valley General in Nanuet, NY. She married William Murdock on January...
Jamie Vargas Barbosa
Feb 17, 2014
Jaime “Jimmy” Vargas Barbosa “Chef of the Catskills” of Ellenville, New York passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 with his family by his side. Jaime was born on June 16, 1941 in Puerto Rico; he was the son of Angelito Barbosa and Jaime Vargas.
Jaime had worked as a chef for the Catskill Hotels. He was a loving...
Lila McAliece
Feb 15, 2014
Lila McAliece of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014. She was 80 years old. Lila was born on November 2, 1933 in Middletown, NY; she was the daughter of Gladys Crossman Worden.
Lila had worked at the Tamarack Lodge as a chamber maid. Prior to this she worked at the Woodridge Steam Laundry and the Granit...
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