Obituaries

Dec 26, 2021

Susan Marie Riello, of Hummelstown, PA died peacefully on December 26, 2021 at her home, next to her loving husband. She was 59. Born in Suffern, NY, Susan was the daughter of the late Edward Fazio and Carol Fazio.

Susan was a graduate of Rosary High School in Sparkill, NY, class of 1980. Susan was known for being such a...

Dec 24, 2021

James R. Brown, of Napanoch, NY passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was 77 years old. James was born on October 27, 1944 in Utica, NY; he was the son of the late William and Helen (Ritzel) Brown.

James served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era....

Dec 21, 2021

Sandra J. Simpson of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was 77 years old. Sandy was born on May 28, 1944 in West Dummerston, VT; she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Olive (Pond) Wood.

Sandy had worked as a school bus driver for GJM Transportation in Accord. She was a member of the...

Dec 20, 2021

George M. Sojka Sr. of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, December 20, 2021. He was 67 years old. George was born on November 21, 1954 in Paterson, NJ; he was the son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Reese) Sojka.

George had worked as a truckdriver for most of his life, most recently he...

Dec 18, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Bohdan J. Kowal announce his passing. Bob died on December 18, 2021 while battling Covid-19 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, New York. He was 73 years old. Bob was a man of great generosity, keen intelligence, and deep faith. He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years,...

Dec 11, 2021

Charlotte Wright of Ellenville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was 62 years old. Charlotte was born on December 4, 1959 in Ellenville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Frank and Beatrice (Smith) Wright.

Charlotte a lifetime resident of the area graduated from Rondout Valley High School. She took great pride in being a...

Dec 6, 2021

(November 23, 1970-December 6, 2021)

It is with great sadness that the family of John H. Joray announce his passing. John died on December 6, 2021 after a long battle with Covid-19 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. John was a man with a genuine love for his family and great kindness for others. He is survived by...

Nov 30, 2021

Barbara “Joan” Bilyeu of Ellenville, NY passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was 90 years old. Joan as everyone knew her, was born on October 11, 1931 in Mt. Kisco, NY; she was the daughter of George and Edith (Siemerling) Smith. Following her High School graduation, Joan attended the Benedictine Hospital School of Nursing where she obtained her license...

Nov 20, 2021

Sandra DeJesus of Ellenville, NY passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Putnam Hospital. She was 70 years old. Sandra was born on August 31, 1951 in Manhattan, NY; she was the daughter of the late Santiago DeJesus and Guadelupe (Lamberty-Rosario) DeJesus.

Sandra attended the New York Fashion Institute of Technology. She belonged to Narcotics Anonymous where she helped...

Nov 3, 2021

Raymond P. Ducker of Ellenville, NY passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. He was 61 years old. Raymond fondly known as “Ace” to his family and friends was born on September 11, 1960 in New Haven, CT; he was the son of the late Nancy (Mansfield) and Harvey Ducker Sr.

Ace was a...

Nov 1, 2021

Paul Joshua Stephens, precious baby boy of Tierria and Ralph Stephens Sr. and beloved brother of Ralph Stephens Jr. and Christofer Stephens, was born in the arms of angels on November 1, 2021. Born at 31 weeks, he weighed 3 lbs 4.7 oz and was 15.5 inches. Although Paul never spent any time on earth, he was very loved.

In...

Oct 30, 2021

Berdella A. Smith, "Honey" of Grahamsville, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was 92 years old. Berdella was born on April 6, 1929 in Middleburgh, NY; she was the daughter of Daniel and Beatrice (Edwards) VanDyke.

Berdella graduated from Middleburgh Central School and furthered her education at Ulster County Community College where she earned an Associate’s Degree...

Oct 26, 2021

Oct 25, 2021

Deaconess Vernell Crawley, age 90, was called to eternal rest, October 25, 2021, while residing at the Putnam Nursing Home in Holmes, NY. Vernell is at peace with God now and is now rejoicing in her heavenly home. We must not mourn as those without hope, for Vernell has gone to get the great reward promised to all who faithfully...

Oct 22, 2021

Clark Jones, of Ellenville, NY, passed away on October 22, 2021. He was 60 years old. Clark, fondly called “Bob” by his family and friends was born on April 20, 1961 in Harlem Hospital; he was the son of Marjorie (Burnside) Jones and the late Robert Jones. Bob graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School and furthered his education at Ulster...

Oct 21, 2021

Elizabeth Ida Caruso

“Betty”

Grahamsville, NY February 4, 1932 – October 21, 2021 Elizabeth Ida Caruso, fondly called “Betty” by her family and friends, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. She was 89 years old. Betty was born on February 4, 1932 in Ellenville, NY; She was the daughter of the late Earl and Vera (Krom) Terwilliger. Betty grew up...

Oct 20, 2021

Oct 19, 2021

Karl T. Henkel of Ellenville, NY, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 after a long fought battle with cancer. He was 81 years old. Karl was born on February 27, 1940 in Manhattan, NY; he was the son of the late Karl F. and Adelaide (Farrell) Henkel and...

Oct 16, 2021

Leonard Frank Lowe, ‘Lenny’, of Ellenville, a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the Kaplan Family Hospice Home in Newburgh. He was 88 years of age.

The son of the late Byron G. and Nora Mae Hook Lowe, he was born March 3, 1933, in Ellenville.

Lenny graduated from Ellenville High School and then served his country in the...

Oct 16, 2021

Dorothy Stickles of Ellenville, NY passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was born in the Bronx, NY and raised by her mother Katherine Schoeppler.

Dorothy was a beloved mother and grandmother whose family meant the world to her. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her children and grandchildren. She worked at ARC...