Obituaries

Michael J Grote

Michael J Grote

Feb 19, 2016

Michael J. Grote

October 19, 1949 – February 19, 2016

Napanoch

Michael J. Grote, of Napanoch, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 19, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 66.

He was the son of the late Andrew Grote and Annamary Lynott, born on October 19, 1949 in Ellenville, NY.

Michael worked as a supervisor...

Audrey Jean Fluckiger

Audrey Jean Fluckiger

Feb 11, 2016

Audrey Jean Fluckiger

Napanoch, NY

 

Her golden heart stopped beating Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Kingston City Hospital. Audrey was born on October 31, 1929 to the late Dillon and Edith James Fluckiger.

 

She is survived by her sister Diane and her husband Brian Lake of Napanoch. Her nieces and nephews; Betty (Philip) Marks of Napanoch, Joseph Lake...

Mario Morales Jr.

Mario Morales Jr.

Feb 10, 2016

Mario Morales Jr., “Mo” passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He was 33 years old. Mario was born on September 28, 1982 in Thompson, NY; the son of Debi Shear and Mario Morales Sr.

In addition to his parents Mario is survived by his wife Jessica Williams Morales and his children, Ty, Mario and Jayson Morales.

Mario was...

Doris Schoonmaker

Doris Schoonmaker

Feb 9, 2016

Doris Pine Schoonmaker, 93, of Accord, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Doris was born on December 6, 1922 in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of Clarence and Clara (Ghear) Pine and the widow of Donald L. Schoonmaker.

 

Doris attended Kingston High School and graduated with a bachelor's degree from New Paltz College. She taught school...

Gordon Travis, Sr.

Gordon Travis, Sr.

Jan 25, 2016

Gordon Travis Sr. of Liberty, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Mt. Sinai Hospital. He was 75 years old. Gordon was born on September 3, 1940 in Summitville, NY; the son of the late Roswell Alfred and Estella (Lybolt) Travis.

Gordon was a former member of Kimble Hose and a former member and trustee of the...

Willard E. Smith

Willard E. Smith

Jan 22, 2016

Willard “Bill” E. Smith, a life-long resident of Napanoch, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in Kingston, NY. He was born on January 19, 1932 in The Veteran’s Memorial Hospital in Ellenville to the late Ernest and Evelyn Smith.

A veteran of the Korean War, Bill served as a tank driver and mechanic for...

Arthur "Art" Terwilliger

Arthur "Art" Terwilliger

Jan 21, 2016

Arthur “Art” Terwilliger

October 3, 1925 – January 21, 2016

Wawarsing

ARTHUR was born in Hillsdale, New York on the property known as the Lundy Estate on October 3, 1925. He was the son of Asa Terwilliger and Ellen Mcdole Terwilliger. Asa and Ellen had six other children. Art is survived by his sister Mary, he was predeceased by his...

Juan Irizarry

Juan Irizarry

Jan 20, 2016

Juan Irizarry, 46 a longtime area resident of Kingston, NY entered into rest on January 20, 2016.

He was the son of Juan R. Irizarry Sr. of Middletown and Rosa Santisteban of Ellenville.

He is predeceased by his sister, Awilda E. Irizarry and his step-father, Alfred J. Santisteban.

Juanito is survived by his sisters: Maritza Lockett and her husband, William...

Mildred Sutton

Mildred Sutton

Jan 20, 2016

Mildred Sutton

June 2, 1932 – January 20, 2016

Mildred Sutton, of Wawarsing, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at home. She was 83.

She was the daughter of the late Manlito Martinez and Elisa Rivera, born on June 2, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY.

Mildred leaves behind to cherish her memory, her devoted husband James W. Sutton; her children:...

Sherman "Bob" R. Curry

Sherman "Bob" R. Curry

Jan 14, 2016

Sherman Robert Curry, “Bob”, of Napanoch, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2016. He was 79 years old. Bob was born on October 13, 1936 in Ellenville; the son of Beatrice (Broas) Brower and Sherman Curry.

Bob was raised by his grandparents Elizabeth and Arthur Broas Sr. He married Mary (Fitzgerald) Curry on January 4, 1975.

Bob was...

Reuben F. Hull Sr.

Reuben F. Hull Sr.

Jan 13, 2016

Reuben F. Hull Sr. a lifelong resident of Ellenville, NY passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Volunteer Firemen’s Home in Hudson, NY. He was 90 years old. Ruby was born on November 30, 1925 in Ellenville; he was 1 of 21 children born to Chauncey and Vice (Purcell) Hull.

Ruby had worked for 32yrs as a receiving...

Samuel F. Coates

Samuel F. Coates

Jan 11, 2016

Samuel F. Coates, of Phillipsport, NY, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. He was 74 years old. Sam was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 16, 1941; he was the son of Samuel Coates and Helen Schweitzer.

 

Sam proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1965. He married Karen (Dennis) Coates...

Robert "Bobby" Vasquez

Robert "Bobby" Vasquez

Jan 7, 2016

Robert "Bobby" Vasquez September 13, 1938 - January 7, 2016   Robert "Bobby" Vasquez, of Ellenville, passed away on Thursday, January 07, 2016 in Kingston, NY. He was 77.   He was the son of the late Anthony Vasquez and Helen Goodman, and raised by his beloved step-mother Elsie Vasquez. He was born on September 13, 1938 in Bronx, NY....

James Murray

James Murray

Jan 7, 2016

James J. Murray

March 8, 1930 – January 7, 2016

James J. Murray, of Ellenville, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 in Pasadena, MD. He was 85.

The son of the late James F. Murray and Margaret O’Shea, born on March 8, 1930 in New York, NY.

James came from a hardworking family, his father raised him and his...

Laura Grace Farrell

Laura Grace Farrell

Jan 1, 2016

Laura Grace Farrell, Mineral Wells, TX

 

Laura Grace Farrell, 67, passed away January 1, 2016 in Mineral Wells. She was born September 14, 1948 in Jamaica Queens, New York the daughter of Lawrence Keith and Daisy Ida Naldrett Campbell.

 

She is survived by her children: Deborah Ramirez and husband Willie of Mineral Wells, Patty Ann Farrell of Mineral...

James Caruso Jr.

James Caruso Jr.

Dec 29, 2015

James Caruso Jr. of Grahamsville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Vassar Brothers Hospital.  He was 83 years old.  James was born in Ellenville on May 21, 1932; the son of James and Ora (Shagnon) Caruso Sr.

 

Mr. Caruso was a veteran of the United States Navy having served aboard USS Tarawa. He was honorably discharged in 1956. James was a long...

Amy P. Jackson

Amy P. Jackson

Dec 28, 2015

                                                IN FOND REMEMBRANCE OF AMY P. JACKSON

 

                                                               December 28, 2015

 

AMY was born in Hillsdale, New York on the property known as the Lundy Estate on August 21, 1924. She was the daughter of Asa...

Willard Mance

Willard Mance

Dec 4, 2015

Willard (Bill) Mance of Ellenville died on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Ellenville Regional Hospital.  He was 84.  Bill was born in Ellenville on July 5, 1931,  the middle son of Robert and Kathryn (Fraley) Mance.  He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Bill attended Ellenville School (class of 1948) and was a Veteran of the Korean War. 

 

Bill's decision to join the Air Force proved to...

Floyd E. Elston, Sr.

Floyd E. Elston, Sr.

Nov 20, 2015

Floyd Edward Elston Sr. of Highland, NY, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, November 20, 2015. He was 72 years old. Floyd was born on March 10, 1943 in Middletown, NY; he was the son of the late Charles and Adral (Weaver) Elston.

 

Mr. Elston began working at a young age and maintained a strong...

Humberto Gonzalez

Humberto Gonzalez

Nov 16, 2015

Humberto Gonzalez, of Ellenville, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 16, 2015. He was 76 years old. Humberto was born in Columbia on July 22, 1939; he was the son of Octavio and Angelica (Miranda) Gonzalez.

 

Mr. Gonzalez proudly served in the United States Air Force as well as the United States Army. He attended Ulster Community College...

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