Obituaries

Jan 24, 2017

Dorothy Rhode Romano formerly of Napanoch, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. She was 98 years old.  She was born on December 9, 1918 in Jersey City, NJ.

 

Dorothy graduated from the Hackensack Hospital Nursing Program and continued her career as the head nurse of the Preemie Nursery. She raised her family in Hasbrouck Heights and...

Jan 22, 2017

George Edward Barthel Jr. of Ellenville, NY, formerly of Peachtree City, GA passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 52 years old. George was born on July 25, 1964 in Kingston, NY; he was the son of George and Linda (Simmons) Barthel.

 

George graduated from Ellenville High School in 1982. He furthered...

Jan 18, 2017

Richard J. Exner of Ellenville passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY with his loving family by his side.  He was 80. He was the son of late Richard and Jenny Exner, born October 30, 1936 in Ellenville, NY.

For many years he worked at the Ellenville post office as a postman. When...

Jan 17, 2017

Charles “Charlie” J. Corbett of Wurtsboro passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Andover Subacute Rehab and Nursing. He was 59.

He was the son of the late George and Marian Mendum Corbett, born on March 24, 1957 in New York City, NY.

He proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1978-1979. While in the military he obtained his LPN Licenses and...

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 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 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

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 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 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

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 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 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...