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.

Clifford Haring
Nov 4, 2013
Clifford Haring of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on November 4, 2013. He was 74 years old. Clifford was born on August 7, 1939 in West Nyack; he was the son of Clifford and Gladys (Smith) Haring.
Mr. Haring worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Operating Engineers Local 825. He is survived by his daughter Lori...

Dennis J. Warner
Nov 3, 2013
Dennis J Warner, on-air personality, retired teacher, mentor and all around good guy, died early Sunday morning in Ellenville, N.Y.
Born on May 2, 1943 in the farm country of Deposit NY to...

John D. Callan, Sr.
Nov 1, 2013
John D. Callan Sr., 58, of Ellenville, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Ronald W. Yerkes
Oct 22, 2013
Ronald W. Yerkes
March 21, 1936 – October 22, 2013
Ronald W. Yerkes of Ellenville, NY, a retired self-employed mason worker and life time area resident, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Albany Medical Center with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Mary (Hull) Yerkes born on...

Juanita Justiniano Ruiz
Oct 18, 2013
Our Beloved Juanita Justiniano Ruiz of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 18, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY. She was 69 years old.
The daughter of the late Eulogio Justiniano and Rosalia Ruiz, she was born September 12, 1944 in Las...
Kenneth P. Hornbeck, Jr.
Oct 12, 2013
Kenneth P. Hornbeck, Jr. of Port Charlotte, FL and formerly Ellenville, NY passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013. He was 84 years old. Kenneth was born on June 29, 1929 in Albany, NY; he was the son of Kenneth and Marion (Hewitte) Hornbeck and the widow of his beloved wife Margery.
In addition to his...
Evelyn B. Cottam
Oct 6, 2013
Evelyn B. Cottam of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at her home. She was 84 years old. Evelyn was born on June 17, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of Henry and Barbara Fath and the widow of Joseph Cottam.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Linda...

Peggy Ann McCarthy Budd
Oct 4, 2013
Peggy McCarthy Budd of Napanoch passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Hospice of New Jersey at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was 56. She was the daughter of the late Ronald G. McCarthy and Kathleen "Patty" McCarthy; she was born in Ellenville, NY on October 7, 1956. She was a 1974 graduate of Ellenville High School. Peggy was a...

Ralph R. Rivenburg Sr.
Oct 1, 2013
Ralph R. Rivenburg passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 72.
He was the son of the late William and Edna Morgan Rivenburg, born on July 23, 1941.
He proudly served our country in the US Army and the US Navy. For many years he worked as a security officer. He...

Verda Alice Kinsley-Menzel
Sep 19, 2013
Verda Alice Kinsley-Menzel of Ellenville passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at home with her nephews and caretakers by her side. She was 83.
She was the daughter of the late William and Clara Rosenkranse McCarthy, born on July 1, 1930 in Ellenville, NY.
For over 20 years she was a bookkeeper for Channel Master, she...
Marjorie A. Green
Sep 18, 2013
Marjorie A. Green of Ellenville passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 92.
She was the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Black Scraggs, born on February 16, 1921 in Youngsville, Ohio.
She proudly served our country in the United States Navy during WWII as a Storekeeper Third Class and...

Sandra Jean Horvath
Sep 17, 2013
Sandra Jean Horvath-Rivera passed away peacefully, Monday, September 16, 2013, with her family by her side. She was 69. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence George and Ethel Marie Morgan Tuttle, born on May 18, 1944 in Washington, PA. For many years she worked at Schrades Cutlery in Ellenville until they shut down. She later began working as...

Maxine R. Carpenter
Sep 7, 2013
Maxine R. Carpenter of Ellenville, NY passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was 83 years old. Maxine was born on February 26, 1930 in Honesdale, PA; she was the daughter of Gram and Minnie (Deheart) Rose and the widow of Arthur W. Carpenter.
Mrs. Carpenter was a former chambermaid at...

Jacqueline Anne Tefft
Aug 19, 2013
Jacqueline Anne Tefft of Spring Glen passed away on August 20, 2013 at Kingston City Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 70.
She was the daughter of the late Ruben and Frances Taylor Lake, born on June 27, 1943 in Ellenville, NY.
Jacqueline worked at the General Sportsware Store as a bookkeeper for many years. On...
Peter Scott Hull
Aug 14, 2013
Peter Scott Hull a resident of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 14, 2013. He was 42 years old. Peter Scott was born on February 7, 1971 in Ellenville; he was the son of Reuben and Catherine (Behme) Hull.
Peter Scott had graduated from Ellenville High School in 1989. He entered into the United...

Sally L. Rose
Aug 9, 2013
Sally L. Rose of Napanoch, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 9, 2013. Sally was born on March 21, 1936 to the late Earl and Emily Botsford in Williamsport, PA.
Sally was married to the late Richard (Sonny) Rose on September 25, 1954. Sally is survived by her seven children...

Martha Geiselhart
Jul 31, 2013
Martha Geiselhart of Napanoch, NY passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 99 years of age. Martha was born on October 8, 1913 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of George and Emma (McCombs) Carson and the widow of Milfred Geiselhart.
Martha had worked for Channel Master and spent a...

Stacie Marie Restrepo
Jul 31, 2013
Stacie Marie Restrepo of Napanoch, NY passed away at Ellenville Regional Hospital on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. She was 44 years old. Stacie was born on September 21, 1968 in Middletown, NY; she was the daughter of Stanley and Stephanie (Gray) Garvilla.
Stacie was a loving mother, wife, daughter and friend who will be deeply missed...