Obituaries

Aug 27, 2017

The Rev. Gregg Douglas Wood of Wawarsing, NY, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 27, 2017.  He was 76 years old.  Gregg was born on February 1, 1941 in Stoneham, MA; he was the son of the late Harry and Edna (Bennett) Wood.

 

Gregg grew up in Winchester, MA, as a Unitarian.  He attended Harvard University in Cambridge,...

Aug 12, 2017

Kevin Michael Stalter of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 59 years old. Kevin was born on April 15, 1958 in Spring Valley, NY; he was the son of the late Arlene and John Stalter Sr.

                                                          

Kevin grew up in Rockland County and moved...

Aug 11, 2017

Michael Alan DePuy

12/23/51- 8/11/17

 

"Put a candle in the window, 'Cause I feel I've got to move, Though I'm goin', goin',

I'll be comin' home soon... Long as I can see the light".   Mike DePuy, 65, of Ellenville,

New York, passed away on the early morning of August 11, 2017.  He was survived by

his soul mate Candace,...

Jul 30, 2017

Franklin M. Brown of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Sunday July 30, 2017. He was 85 years old. Frank was born on August 14, 1931 in Woodbourne, NY; he was the son of Andrew and Lillian (Caston) Brown.

                                                          

Mr. Brown was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp having served from 1950 – 1952.  Following his honorable discharge...

Jul 26, 2017

Jul 11, 2017

Daniel Louis Pautz of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Northern Dutchess Hospital. He was 83 years old. Daniel was born on September 20, 1933 in Elmira, NY; he was the son of Robert and Marion (Matthews) Pautz.

 

Daniel was a veteran of the United States Navy having served aboard USS Diamond Head and was...

Jul 10, 2017

Joseph Louis Paone Jr., known as “Joe” to so many, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Kingston City Hospital. He was 68 years old. Joe was born on May 11, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of Joseph L. Paone Sr. and Anna (Keller) Paone.

 

Joe had worked as a foreman for Imperial Schrade in...

Jun 24, 2017

Nicholas Matthew Kentop of Ellenville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was 31 years old. Nick was born on June 3, 1986 in Brooklyn, NY; he was the son of Susan and Thomas Kentop Sr.

Nicholas had graduated from Ellenville High School “Class of 2004.” He holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration that he earned with...

Jun 2, 2017

Jean M. Monachelli of Ellenville, NY formerly of Yonkers, NY passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. She was 90 years old. Jean was born on August 7, 1926 in Yonkers; she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Guaracino) Carletto.

Jean was a proud graduate of Commerce High School in Yonkers. She and...

May 25, 2017

Sharon Helen Krom, of Ellenville, passed away on Thursday, May 25 2017 at Health Alliance Hospital. She was 75. She was predeceased by her husband Francis V. Krom in 1993.

She was the daughter of the late Richard Joseph Comfort and Helen Alice Christian, born on February 24 1942 in Ellenville, N.Y. 

Sharon was devoted to her family, enjoyed spending...

May 17, 2017

Denise Laura Renee Skeen of Ellenville, NY passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Kingston Hospital. She was 64 years old. Denise was born on September 24, 1952 in Patterson, NJ; she was the daughter of the late Vincent F. and Madeline A. (Boyle) Basilicato.

Denise was a graduate of Ellenville High School. She had worked at VAW for...

May 15, 2017

Carol Ann Distel of Ellenville, NY, passed away at Kingston Hospital on Monday, May 15, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old. Carol was born on October 15, 1940 in Suffern, NY; she was the daughter of John and Madeline (Langdon) Goetschius.

Carol had worked as a Legal Secretary for Lonstein Law Offices in Ellenville for...

May 12, 2017

Cheryl was born in Ellenville on September 10, 1947 to the late Edmond and Gaynor VanSleet. She married Nicholas “Bud” Giuditta in 1969 and they lived together in Samsonville for 45 years until her passing on May 12, 2017.

Cheryl leaves behind her husband, Nicholas; her four children: Jack, Lori, Joseph, and Michael; her seven grandchildren: James, Angelo, Dominick, Layla,...

May 11, 2017

Marjorie Anne Robinson Whetstone of Ellenville, NY passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was 80 years old. Marjorie was born on April 14, 1937 in Queens, NY; she was the daughter of the late Harry Harold Robinson and Margaret Elizabeth Bopp Robinson.

 

Marjorie was a proud graduate of Richmond Hills High...

May 4, 2017

Christopher John Reisert of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Christopher was born on June 26, 1981 in Middletown, NY; he was the son of Michael Reisert of Pine Bush, NY and Christine (Truchess) Reisert of Ellenville.

Christopher was a graduate of Pine Bush High School. He was a member of the Mamakating Conservation Club. He enjoyed...

Apr 16, 2017

Teodor “Teddy” Covaci of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Orange Regional Medical Center. Born in Romania on January 18, 1960, he was 57 years old.  

While living in Romania Teddy supported his family by competing in pistol tournaments. He emigrated to the United Sates in 1984 and worked as an independent contractor, eventually settling...

Apr 15, 2017

Richard “Dick” Eck, of Ellenville, a retired Crane Operator for VAW Aluminum, died on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He was 75.

Dick was born in Ellenville, to John Ferninand Eck and Anna Geiselhart Eck on May 10, 1941.

Dick was a lifelong member of the Wawarsing Sportsman Club, Noonday Club and Elks Lodge #1971.

Dick was...

Apr 15, 2017

Robert Joseph Pressel of Ellenville passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 89.   Born on February 9, 1928 in Roscoe, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Volkommer Pressel and stepfather Otto Dietrichson.   Robert was a Lieutenant at Eastern Correctional Facility for many years before he retired in...

Apr 13, 2017

Clara K. Smith of Kingston, NY formerly of Napanoch, NY passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the age of 103. Clara was born on November 1, 1913 in Grahamsville, NY; she was the daughter of Howard and Phoebe (Sheeley) Knight.

Clara enjoyed sewing and reading. She had worked as a seamstress in her younger years and helped her husband...

Apr 5, 2017

June 16, 1954 - April 5, 2017

 

On Wednesday, April 5, Susan McCarthy , mother, grandmother , daughter, sister, and friend to many, fell asleep peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

 

Affectionately called “Grandma Sue” by her grandchildren, she is survived by her mother, Kathleen ‘Patricia’ McCarthy; son, Jason McCarthy and his children Peyton and...