Obituaries

Jan 6, 2017

Beatrice E. Budd, of Napanoch, passed away on Friday, January 06, 2017. She was 82.

She was the daughter of the late Harry Legg and Beulah Wright, born on November 8, 1934 in Ellenville, NY.

Beatrice worked as a bus driver for Ellenville School District. She enjoyed visiting Nubble Lighthouse in Maine, camping, crocheting and knitting and playing...

Jan 6, 2017

On January 6, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, Wayne William Grey of Ellenville succumbed to his year-long battle with cancer. He was 62 years old. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Bonnie; children: Jeffrey, Erin and Carly; granddaughter, Chloe; his brother, Clifford and sister, Patti. He is predeceased by his parents and his sister, Shari Galloway.

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Jan 4, 2017

Robert W. Constant, of Ellenville, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 91.

He was born on October 18, 1925 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Ellenville, NY to Ira and Gertrude McDole Constant.

Robert retired as a New York State corrections officer in 1977 after 28 years. He proudly served our country in...

Jan 3, 2017

Carmen Iris Dejesus of Ellenville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was 43 years old. Carmen was born on May 22, 1973 in the Dominican Republic; she was the daughter of Mario and Julia (Caba) Hernandez

 

Carmen had worked as a Home Health Aid for Community Health Aide Services of Spring Valley and also for...

Jan 2, 2017

     It is with unspeakable sadness that the Ronan family announces the passing of Michael Anthony Francis Ronan on January 2, 2017. Michael was born on April 15, 1943 and grew up in the College Point section of Queens. He was the son of Irish immigrants Michael Ronan and Jane Kavanaugh.  He passed away unexpectedly in Lords Valley, Pennsylvania, where he lived with his wife Sherry. Sherry and Mike met and fell...

Jan 2, 2017

Rosa E. Caro of Marbletown passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. She was 71. Rosa was born in the Bronx on August 3, 1945. She will be sorely missed.

Rosa leaves behind her beloved husband Efrain “Frank” Caro, her son Juan “Manny” Sonabria and her step-daughter Irish Brush.

Visitation will be Saturday, January 7, from 5 to 7 pm...

Jan 1, 2017

Larry F. Yerkes Jr. of Kerhonkson passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Health Alliance Hospital. He was 62.

He was the son of the late Larry and Nancy (Painter) Yerkes born on October 6, 1954 in Ellenville, NY.

Larry proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1980-1984 and worked for both the Ulster County Sheriff...

Dec 28, 2016

Emilie Abbruzzio, of Napanoch, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. She was 85.

She was the daughter of the late Alma Neusinger, born on August 10, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY.

She is survived by her children: Richard Abbruzzio (Donna) and Karen Abbruzzio and two grand children Julie and Nicholas. 

Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm at Loucks Funeral...

Dec 25, 2016

Elnora Montgomery entered, lived, and exited life with bittersweet experiences.

Entered Life

On August 1, 1942, Elnora Marie Crawford was born to the late Roberta and Willie Crawford, Sr. in historic Northampton County, Virginia. A few days after family began to celebrate her precious first breaths of life, they also began to grieve the final breaths of her mother. She...

Dec 24, 2016

Johanna Liz Horvath, of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016. She was 38 years old. Johanna was born in Bridgeport, CT on April 17, 1978 to Rafael Santiago and Naida Mercado and  Gloria and the late Humberto Gonzalez; all helped raise Johanna into the beautiful person that she became.

 

Johanna had worked at the Ellenville Schools...

Dec 23, 2016

Steven Kovacs of Ellenville passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. He was 79.

 He was the son of the late Alexander and Teresia Karsay Kovacs, born on October 4, 1937 in Budapest, Hungary.

 For many years he worked at the Nevele Hotel as a breakfast chef. He later continued working at the Nevele as a groundskeeper.  He will be deeply missed...

Dec 17, 2016

David "Teet" Sabb, of Ellenville, age 69, passed away at his home on December 17, 2016.

Born September 27, 1947 in Lane, South Carolina, to the late Janie Lee (Roundtree) and David Sabb, he attended Baptist Hill Elementary School in SC and High School in Lane, SC. David moved to Ellenville in 1969 and worked at Ellenville Handle Factory for...

Dec 14, 2016

Bruce Manley Smith of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He was 68 years old. Bruce was born on July 28, 1948 in Ellenville; he was the son of the late Selah and Evelyn Smith.

Bruce drove a taxi cab for many years in St. Petersburg, FL and Ellenville. He loved to watch boxing and make people...

Dec 14, 2016

Thomas F. Slater of Napanoch, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 after a long and courageous fight against cancer. He was 70 years old. Tom was born on February 1, 1946 in Liberty, NY; he was the son of the late Clem and Dorothy (Eck) Wright.

Mr. Slater was a veteran of the United States Navy having served...

Dec 11, 2016

Dec 9, 2016

Florence Mary Van Etten, also known as Sally Mc Dowell, died at home on the family farm on Friday, December 9, 2016 at the age of 81.

She was born December 2, 1935 in Spring Glen, NY to Cleon Kelly and Bernice Louise Mc Dowell.

She was raised by her grandparents and lived her entire life on the family farm...

Dec 5, 2016

Nelson Martinez passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at Ellenville Regional Hospital. He was 45.

He was born on September 4, 1971 in Camden, New Jersey.

For many years he worked for O&S Trucking, Inc. as a truck driver. He was a loving and devoted friend to all that knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed.

Visitation...

Dec 5, 2016

Raymond Smith of Cragsmoor, NY passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at Westchester Medical Center. He was 79 years old.

Ray was born in Ellenville, NY on October 25, 1937. He was the son of Ivan Smith and Myrtie Smith Meier. 

Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Joyce Bowler...

Nov 21, 2016

Colleen Jean Robinson passed away unexpectedly at home on November 21, 2016 in Middletown, NY at the age of 31.

Colleen is survived by her parents, Kim and Jim Robinson of Ellenville, NY, two siblings, Brian of Duxbury, Vermont and Allison of Ellenville, NY and her partner Tyjuan Price of Middletown, NY.

Colleen was born on August 6, 1985 in...

Nov 16, 2016

Jeannette B. McFarland of Ellenville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was 62 years old. Jeannette was born on August 26, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of the late William H. and Martha F. (Lennon) Rinchey.

Jeannette enjoyed drawing and doing arts and crafts. She will be deeply missed...