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.

Ralph William Stedner
Oct 19, 2012
Ralph W. Stedner, of Cragsmoor, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012. He was 85. He was the son of the late John and Isabelle Martyn Stedner, born on June 22, 1927 in Ellenville, NY. He proudly served our country in the United States Army Air Corp. during World War II. He was the last surviving founding member...

Lezlie Claire Robisch
Oct 18, 2012
Lezlie Claire Robisch a long time resident of Ellenville passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at home peacefully with her family by her side. She was 64.
She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Phyllis Hiatt, born on November 20, 1947 in San Bernadino, CA.
She was a long time employee of...

Sheila Jean Distel
Oct 16, 2012
Sheila Jean Distel of Ellenville passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was 71. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Kathleen Clinton Hoff, born on June 14, 1941 in Catskill, NY. Sheila was an avid reader and a local Librarian at Ellenville Public Library for many...

Kimberly Edwards Moses
Oct 13, 2012
Jan. 8, 1967 – Oct. 13, 2012 Written by Kimi Moses
Kimberly Edwards Moses
I Kimberly came in my mom’s arms and I will leave in my mom’s arms, to go to the Lord Jesus in Eternal life.
I will be with all the loved ones that left before me. I leave behind...

Carol Sunday Hayes
Oct 9, 2012
Carol Sunday Hayes, 55, of Wawarsing, NY, died Tuesday afternoon October 9, 2012, after a long illness. Her husband of 28 years, Charles E. Hayes, was at her side. During her final days both Carol and “Charlie” received kind, compassionate and understanding care from the staff of Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties.
Born in Port...

John F. Hasbrouck, Sr.
Oct 9, 2012
John F. Hasbrouck, Sr., a life long resident of Accord, NY, died Tuesday, October 9, 2012. He was 85 years old. Mr. Hasbrouck was born on March 7, 1927 at the family home in Accord; he was the son of the late Francis Benjamin and Inez (Schoonmaker) Hasbrouck.
John had married Barbara Perrault and...
William J. Lenard
Oct 3, 2012
William J. Lenard, 77, resident of Kerhonkson, NY for 50 years, passed way October 3, 2012 in Amsterdam, NY. William was born December 7, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY; the second son of Isidor and Miraslova (Habjan) Lenard.
William graduated from St. Francis Xavier H.S., NYC (1952), and received his BA and MA degrees from Fordham University,...

Eleanor G. Ter Bush
Sep 14, 2012
Eleanor G. Ter Bush of Ellenville, NY, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 88 years old. Eleanor was born on April 3, 1924 in Napanoch, NY; she was the daughter of Hubert and Gladys (Chandler) Roberts and the widow of Roger Ter Bush.
Eleanor held a...
Maria S. Rodriguez
Sep 11, 2012
Maria S. Rodriguez of Ellenville, NY passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. She was 50 years old. Maria was born on October 17, 1961 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico; the daughter of Jose and Abilia (Martinez) Fernandez.
Maria had worked at JM...

Jane L. Houghtaling
Sep 2, 2012
Jane L. Houghtaling of Neversink, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 66.
She was the daughter of the late Roger and Georgianna Edwards Ackerley, born on August 24, 1946 in the Town of Rockland.
For many years she worked as a bank teller. She later worked as...

Alfreda Alfie Newman
Aug 21, 2012
Alfreda "Alfie" Newman of Grahamsville died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was a retired teacher's aid of 34 years for Tri-Valley school district.
Alfreda was born on May 18, 1939 to Leslie D. Sheley and Edna VanWagner Sheley. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, gardening, baking, watching NASCAR and the NY Yankees and was interested...

Robert E. Curry Jr.
Aug 19, 2012
Robert E. Curry Jr. of Napanoch, NY passed away at Kingston City Hospital on Sunday, August 19, 2012. He was 63. He was the son of Robert E. Sr. and Beatrice Layton Curry, born on December 30, 1948 in Ellenville, NY.
Bob was the owner and operated Curry Excavating in Napanoch, NY. He later became a Correctional Officer...

Alba Iris Colon-Martinez
Aug 19, 2012
Alba Iris Colon-Martinez of Ellenville passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Albany Medical Center, with her family by her side. She was born on April 8, 1962 in Ellenville NY. She was 50.
She was the daughter of the late Julio and Maria Martinez. She was predeceased by two brothers, Hector and Victor Martinez.
For many...
Emma Ware
Aug 14, 2012
Emma K. Ware, 74, of Ellenville, NY passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY.
Emma was born on October 24, 1937 in Charleston, SC; the daughter of Bernice Washington and Frank Ware.
She was a longtime resident of Ellenville and retired employee...

Zoltan Pollak
Aug 5, 2012
Zoltan Pollak of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 05, 2012 at Achieve Nursing Home. He was 89 years old. Zoltan was born in Hungary on September 29, 1922. He was the son of Henry and Gisella Pollak and the widower of Teresia Pollak.
Mr. Pollak had worked as a Chef at the...

Kenneth Herbert Short
Jul 18, 2012
Kenneth Herbert Short of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. He was 75 years old. Kenneth was born on April 15, 1937 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of Herbert and Harriet (Houghtaling) Short.
Mr. Short was a Veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the Town of...