Obituaries

Richard "Dick" Eck

Richard "Dick" Eck

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...

Robert Joseph Pressel

Robert Joseph Pressel

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...

Clara K. Smith

Clara K. Smith

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...

Susan McCarthy

Susan McCarthy

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...

Barbara Innes Stone

Barbara Innes Stone

Apr 1, 2017

Barbara Innes Stone of Ellenville passed away with her loving husband by her side on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at home.  She was 79.

She was the daughter of the late James and Gladys Innes, born on January 4, 1938 in the Bronx, NY.

She was a fine artist leaving many beautiful masterpieces behind for all to cherish. She was...

Barbara JEan Bennett

Barbara JEan Bennett

Mar 31, 2017

“Its such a grand thing to be the mother of a mother- that’s why the world calls her grandmother.”

In the quiet evening hours of March 31st, 2017, held by her daughters, God called home our beloved mother and grandmother, Barbara Jean Bennett, of Napanoch, NY. She is reunited with her loving parents, Ervin and Leona Alward, her husband and...

Donna Slater

Donna Slater

Mar 31, 2017

Donna Slater, of Napanoch, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Health Alliance Hospital. She was 67.

She was the daughter of the late Donald Tubby and Helen Schoonmaker, born on November 28, 1949 in Kingston, NY.

Donna worked as a clerk for the Eastern Correctional Facility, she was also a LPN for local nursing homes and rehab centers....

John J Schoonmaker, Sr.

John J Schoonmaker, Sr.

Mar 30, 2017

John J. Schoonmaker Sr., of Napanoch, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Ellenville Community Hospital. He was 92.

He was born March 23, 1925 in Kingston, NY to Percival C. and Mary Bode Schoonmaker.

John graduated from Kingston High School then went on to proudly serve our country in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946. He was...

Venus Paulsen

Venus Paulsen

Mar 27, 2017

Venus Paulsen of Kerhonkson passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Catskill Regional Medical Center. She was 85. She was born on April 16, 1931 in Long Island, NY.

She was a volunteer at Peoples Place in Kingston helping her local community. On her free time she enjoyed antiquing throughout the area. She will be deeply missed by...

Laura Beth Barringer

Laura Beth Barringer

Mar 24, 2017

Laura Beth Barringer of Ellenville, NY, passed away at Ellenville Hospital on March 24, 2017. She was 35 years old. Laura was born on February 14, 1982 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of Susan Barringer of Ellenville and the late Harlan Barringer.

In addition to her mother, Laura is survived by her step father, William Ryan of Tillson,...

Scott P. Ryan

Scott P. Ryan

Mar 15, 2017

Scott Patrick Ryan of Pine Bush, NY passed away on March 15, 2017. He was 56 years old. Scott was born on November 12, 1960 in Ellenville, NY; he was the son of Joan (Yerkins) Ryan and the late Arnold S. Ryan.

 

Scott was a veteran of the United States Navy having served aboard the USS Harry E Yarnell....

James H. Kennedy

James H. Kennedy

Mar 9, 2017

James H. Kennedy of Pompano Beach, FL passed away on Thursday March 9, 2017 at Holy Cross Hospital. He was 65 years old. James was born on February 1, 1952 in Bay City, MI; he was the son of the late James D. and Gay (Young) Kennedy.

 

James belonged to the U.S. Trotting Association. He was a horse racing...

Florence Mary Dowling

Florence Mary Dowling

Mar 3, 2017

Florence Mary Dowling of Niantic, CT, formerly of Ellenville, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was 91.

She was the daughter of the late LeRoy Julius Marks and Elizabeth Butzer, born on January 28, 1926 in Kingston, NY. Florence married Robert James Dowling in Ellenville on September 4, 1948.

She worked as a registered...

Victoria M. Fit

Victoria M. Fit

Feb 21, 2017

Victoria M. Fit of Ellenville, NY, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017. She was 93 years old.

Visiting will be held on Friday, February 24th from 1-2 pm at Loucks Funeral Home, 79 N. Main St. Ellenville, with a graveside service immediately following at Fantinekill Cemetery.

Carl H. Porter

Carl H. Porter

Feb 14, 2017

Carl Porter of Napanoch passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in his home. He was 78. The son of the late Horace and Luella Porter, he was born July 4, 1938.

 

Carl was a life member of the Napanoch Fire Company. He was a retired Correction Officer from the Eastern Correctional Facility. He also worked as a groundskeeper for...

Ida Shirley Epstein

Ida Shirley Epstein

Feb 12, 2017

Ida Shirley Epstein, of Kingston, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017. She was 84.   She was the daughter of Ellias Epstein and Jenny Gurr, born on March 13, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY.   A graveside service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Anshe Tzaydik Cemetery, Ellenville, NY.   Arrangements under the direction of...

Scott Bennett

Scott Bennett

Feb 6, 2017

Scott “Squeaky” Bennett a lifelong resident of Ellenville, NY, passed away suddenly early Monday, February 6th 2017 at the Ellenville Regional Hospital at the age of 60.  Squeaky was born on May 14th 1956 to the late Frank and Ruth Bennett.

 

Squeaky was an avid fisherman and hunter who enjoyed going to the hunting cabin with friends. He was...

Ralph Garcia

Ralph Garcia

Jan 27, 2017

Ralph Garcia, 97, long time resident of Napanoch, passed away peacefully in Cape Coral, Florida.  Ralph was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico to Concepcion and Monserrate Garcia, and led a vivid life enriched with music, travel, and love for his family.  Ralph is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Estela Garcia (Pimentel); children: Altagracia S. Wolfe, Manuel R. Garcia...