Obituaries

Carrie-Ann Wood

Carrie-Ann Wood

Mar 31, 2025

Carrie-Ann Wood, affectionately known as "Greenize," of Napanoch, NY, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, in her birthplace of Middletown NY. She was born on October 8, 1971, to Thomas W. Schumm and Carolyn A. Zampella Schumm.

Carrie-Ann lived a life filled with love and dedication. She was the cherished daughter of Carolyn and is survived by her brother Gregory...

Patricia A. Hufnagel

Patricia A. Hufnagel

Mar 29, 2025

Patricia A. Hufnagel, aged 64, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, in her cherished home in Napanoch, NY, with her devoted husband, Edward J. Hufnagel, by her side. Born on July 26, 1960, in Ellenville, NY, she was the daughter of Fannie Emrick Rose and the late Robert Rose.

A proud graduate of Ellenville High School, Pat dedicated 28 years...

Terry M. Geiger

Terry M. Geiger

Mar 22, 2025

Terry Marvin Geiger, of Walker Valley, NY, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Ellenville, NY, at the age of 65. Born on November 11, 1959, in Port Jervis, NY, Terry was the beloved son of Douglas and Fay (Perry) Geiger.

Terry shared nearly 30 joyous years with his companion, Carol Yerkins. Together, they built a life filled with love and...

Eunice A. Kinscy

Eunice A. Kinscy

Mar 11, 2025

Eunice A. Kinscy of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She was 65 years old. Eunice was born on January 2, 1960, in Georgetown, Guyana; she was the daughter of the late Marjorie and Ian Yarde.

Throughout her professional life, Eunice dedicated herself to administrative work, IT support, customer service and medical billing and coding to name a...

John P. McCarthy

John P. McCarthy

Mar 9, 2025

John P. McCarthy of Napanoch, NY passed away at home on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was 71 years old. John was born on December 5, 1953, in Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of the late John and Joan (Anderson) McCarthy.

John dedicated a significant portion of his life to serving his community, beginning his career as a Corrections Officer...

Cristina Martinez-Alvarado

Cristina Martinez-Alvarado

Feb 16, 2025

Cristina Martinez-Alvarado of Ellenville, NY passed away on Sunday February 16, 2025, with her family by her side. She was 80 years old. Cristina was born on March 9, 1944, in Puerto Rico to Rosario Montero and Anastacio Perez. 

Cristina was a faithful communicant of St. Mary and St. Andrew’s Church. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who touched the...

James Morgan Brackman

James Morgan Brackman

Feb 4, 2025

James Morgan Brackman, a resident of Loch Sheldrake, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the age of 87. He was born on February 11, 1937, in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late Morgan and Bertha (Wood) Brackman.

 

Throughout his life, James dedicated himself to his career as a Motor Vehicle Operator for the New...

Bert Eugene Kulp

Bert Eugene Kulp

Feb 3, 2025

Bert Eugene Kulp of Napanoch, NY passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was 86years old. Bert was born on November 5, 1938, in Shickshinny, PA; he was the son of the late Bert and Eleanor (Johnson) Kulp.

Bert dedicated 3 honorable years to serving in the United States Air Force following his graduation...

Susan A. Simmons

Susan A. Simmons

Jan 30, 2025

Susan Ann Simmons

July 11, 1950 – January 30, 2025

Spring Glen, NY

Susan Ann Simmons of Spring Glen, NY, fondly known as Sue to her family and friends, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her current residence. She was 74 years old, the same age as her loving husband who passed away 5 years ago. Sue was born in Ossining,...

Phyllis Lennert

Phyllis Lennert

Jan 24, 2025

Phyllis Ann Lennert, 92, a lifelong resident of Ellenville, NY, passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2025. Phyllis will be remembered for her active support of local initiatives that brought people together and improved the quality of the local community.

 Her passions were focused on conservation and protection of our wild lands and natural resources, animal rights and the village that...

Tammy Marie Hyatt

Tammy Marie Hyatt

Jan 18, 2025

We regret to inform you of the tragic fatal accident that took the life of our most beloved family member; Tammy Marie Hyatt, age 56 of Ellenville, NY.

Tammy was the wife of James Hyatt; and stepmother to Andrew and Tylor Hyatt, and the daughter of Marie J. Giovanniello (aka: Marie Cathcart) and her husband Nicholas Giovanniello and the late Thomas...

Phyllis S. Phillips

Phyllis S. Phillips

Dec 27, 2024

Phyllis S. Phillips of Pine Bush, NY, passed away on December 27, 2024 at Green Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation in La Plata, MD. Born on February 9, 1941, in Ellenville, New York, Phyllis was the cherished daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Krom) Stedner.

Phyllis dedicated many years as a school bus driver for the Ellenville School District. She brought...

John Edward Bullock

John Edward Bullock

Dec 23, 2024

John Edward Bullock, 60, of Loch Sheldrake, tragically died on Monday, December 23rd because of an automobile accident. The son of the late Richard and Joyce Bullock, he was a graduate of Ellenville High School class of 1983. John played on the school’s football team and the wrestling team.

John was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, and hunting...

Gary A. Ellsworth

Gary A. Ellsworth

Dec 11, 2024

Gary A. Ellsworth fondly known as “the color man” by his friends passed away at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was 72 years old. Gary was born on July 29, 1952, at the Veteran’s Hospital in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of the late William H. and Julia (Bennett) Ellsworth.

 

A lifelong resident of Ellenville, Gary graduated from...

Lawrence D. Rosselli

Lawrence D. Rosselli

Dec 10, 2024

Lawrence D. Rosselli, lovingly known as Larry, of Napanoch, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2024, at the age of 59. Larry was born on February 20, 1965, in Ellenville, NY.

Larry dedicated his professional life to public service. He began his career at Peters Market and later owned LR Cards. Most notably, he retired from Eastern Correctional Facility, where...

Edward F. Jennings Jr.

Edward F. Jennings Jr.

Dec 10, 2024

Edward F. Jennings Jr., of Ellenville, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on June 14, 1930, in Middletown, NY, he was the son of Ann (McQuade) Jennings and Edward F. Jennings Sr.

Edward spent much of his career serving his community. His dedication and leadership made a significant impact not...

Herman S. Crawley

Herman S. Crawley

Dec 3, 2024

Herman S. Crawley was born on November 13, 1930, and slipped into eternal life on December 3, 2024, at Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Beacon, NY. Herman was born in South Boston, VA to the late Irby Crawley and Bertha Oliver Crawley. He received his education in the Halifax County School System. 

 

Herman was a longtime resident of Ellenville,...

Debra L. Streczyk

Debra L. Streczyk

Dec 3, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Debra L. Streczyk, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and beloved member of the Ellenville community. Born on July 27, 1954, in Vernon, New Jersey, Debra brightened the lives of those around her with her compassionate spirit, vibrant personality, and unwavering dedication to her family.

Debra was the daughter of...

Evelyn "Pidge" Collier

Evelyn "Pidge" Collier

Nov 25, 2024

Evelyn “Pidge” Collier peacefully passed away on November 25, 2024 at her beloved home, “The Farm” having had the pleasure of being comforted in her final days by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and dear friends. Pidge is survived by her children “Bill” Collier (Shelley), Jane Joray (Gregg), Stephen Collier (Natalie), and David Collier (Jacqueline); her grandchildren Geoffrey, Erik, Kristen,...

Constance Ann "Connie" Burke

Constance Ann "Connie" Burke

Nov 21, 2024

Connie Burke entered into rest with her family by her side on November 21st. Born on July 30, 1943 to Robert Wheat and Margaret Wheat, nee McDevitt, in Queens as one of five brothers and sisters. She worked a myriad of jobs, for the original New York Telephone company, to various jobs in retail, and eventually finding her place at...

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