All Obituaries

              Coxy Mellin Passed away on March 15, 2020, surrounded by family, after a long battle with esophageal cancer.               Coxy was born in Tuddlum, NY. He graduated Onteora Central School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Coxy loved the outdoors and worked for the Ulster County Highway Department for 35 years. After his retirement he went to...

Sara Elizabeth Hoyt Smith died February 28, 2020. Her parents were Ida Elliott Hoyt and Richard Juliand Hoyt. Sara was raised in Greene, NY, and graduated from Greene Central School and SUNY Albany. She married George W. Smith in 1955. They lived in Johnson City, NY, Holland, Michigan, and Schenectady, NY, before settling in Scotia, NY, where they started a family. As they moved around America, Sara did office work for an insurance company, a newspaper, and later for a private...

Betty Lou Haughey, formerly of lake Katrine, Entered into eternal life on February, 19, 2020, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck. Betty Lou was born in Kingston, NY; she was the daughter of the late Vernon Ranway and Nellie Catherine (Mower) Haughey. She was previously employed by Waldbaums Supermarket and Shoprite where she worked in the Butchers Department as a Meat Wrapper. Betty Lou was a proud member of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Local Union 464A. She enjoyed attending...

MaryEllen Van Wagenen has found a new town to sell real estate in. She passed on Wednesday, February 19th surrounded by loved ones.  She was born and raised in Port Jervis, NY, moved to Woodstock, NY in the early 1960s and the town was better for it.   MaryEllen, or “Mama” as she’s known by her favorite people, raised her 4 children in Woodstock. Often times, she could be found shopping for the perfect something for Christmas, birthdays, a special occasion or...

Charlotte Stutzmann, of Woodstock, entered into eternal life February 18, 2020 at ArchCare at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, NY. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Grace (Boyle) Mause. Charlotte was a Homemaker and loving wife. She was installed in the Order of the Lady of the Holy Sepulchre at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Charlotte was a graduate of Maryville University where she received a Bachelors of Arts Degree.  She was active as a...

John Reilly, of Woodstock, died on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born in the Bronx, he was the son of the late Charles and Helen (Grace) Reilly John was a graduate of Harren High School in Mahattan, and a graduate of the City College of New York where he received his degree in Electrical Engineering.  John was employed by I.B.M. of Kingston as an Senior Engineer for 32 year until his retirement.  John was a proud Veteran of the...

Marvin Moskowitz, 84, entered rest surrounded by his loving family. His parents were Louis and Dora Moskowitz, deceased, of Brooklyn, NY, sister, Renee Pulver, of Sunrise, Florida, deceased, brother Harvey Moskowitz of Sunrise, Florida, deceased.   Married to Bette Ann Moskowitz, Woodstock, NY, for over 56 years.  His children are Lynn Crocetta (Joe), Delmar, NY, Michael Moskowitz (Mary) Saratoga Springs, NY, grandchildren Matthew Moskowitz (Rachel) Bayside, NY, Daniel Moskowitz...

Madeline Veronica Sheeley, 92, beloved wife of Harold Sheeley, passed into eternal bliss on Friday, February 7, 2020. She was born in Kingston, NY on June 29, 1927 to Matthew and Viola (Knetch) Sapp. Madeline was raised in the family home on Hasbrouck Ave., along with her Three sisters, Virginia, Rita and Florence, all now deceased. After graduating from Kingston High School, Madeline devoted her young adult life to raising her four children, as well as being employed by the New York...

Clarence H. Elmendorf of Olivebridge, NY, passed into the presence of the Lord on February 4, 2020. He was 86. His parents were Burr Elmendorf and Laura (Moe) Elmendorf of Shokan, both deceased.  Sisters: Doris Davis of Kingston, Frances Elmendorf (deceased), and Beverly Elmendorf of Kingston. His Spouse of over fifty-five years, Alice (Davis) Elmendorf previously passed on April 30, 2010. Sons are Danny (and Deborah) West Shokan, and Terry (and Suellen) Olivebridge. Nine...