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05/23/2026

Martha "Marta" E. Hornsberger

Martha “Marta” E. Hornsberger of Napanoch, age 75, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family & friends.

She was born on June 16, 1950, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, Martha was the cherished daughter of the late Luis Rodriguez and Angelina Santiago.

She spent her life cultivating a warm, welcoming home and sharing her generous spirit with everyone, fortunate enough to cross her path.

Martha was a woman of remarkable grace, kindness, and dedication. Whether through her career at Channel Masters, her 15 years of active involvement in Family of Woodstock, or simply the quiet ways she supported those she loved, she left an indelible mark on the hearts of many. Her greatest joy was found in life’s simple pleasures.

Whether she was waiting by the water’s edge with a fishing rod in hand, sharing laughs at the bowling alley, or bringing her competitive heart and bright energy to the softball field; To know her was to know pure joy. She brought it to every pastime. Above all, Martha was devoted to her family.

A loving and devoted mother; she is survived by her son; Armando Rodriguez and daughter in law Brandy Bressard; proud grandmother to Maxwell, Jessie and Nicki Rodriguez. She is also survived by lifelong friends who will miss her deeply.

She was predeceased by her dear husband; Melvin Hornsberger; brother Jerry Rodriguez; parents Luis and Angelina Rodriguez; and her granddaughter Stevie Rodriguez.

Martha’s legacy of love, patience, and compassion will continue to guide and inspire her family. She will be remembered not with sadness for her departure, but with deep gratitude for the beautiful life she lived.

Family and friends are invited to gather to celebrate Martha’s life; which will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 10 AM – 12:00 PM at Loucks Funeral Home, 79 North Main Street, Ellenville, NY 12428.

Interment will follow visitation at the funeral home; taking place at Fantinekill Cemetery in Ellenville, NY. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Melvin Hornsberger.

The family kindly requests that memorial donations be made in Martha’s honor to Family of Woodstock to assist other families in their time of need.

Arrangements were under the care of Loucks Funeral Home. On behalf of the staff Loucks Funeral Home we are deeply grateful to Martha’s family for placing their trust in Loucks Funeral Home. As you navigate the days ahead, please know that you are not alone, and our thoughts remain with you. May you find strength in the shared stories of Martha’s life and a gentle peace that comforts your spirit. Serving your family has been our profound honor.

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05/22/2026

Harry Reinhold Anderson

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Harry Reinhold Anderson, aged 87, passed away on May 20, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Harry was born January 30, 1939, in Long Island City, N.Y to Reinhold and Margaret Anderson.

Harry married the love of his life on July 15, 1961. They raised four children and created lifelong memories together.

Harry loved spending time with his family, being a Poppy, and watching the Yankees, especially when they won!

Harry is survived by his devoted wife, Ann and his children; Harry Jr. (Dolores), Kevin (Gwen), Ann (Philip) and Patricia (Robert). He is also survived by his granddaughters Christy “Critter” (Brian), Samantha “MooMoo” (Jesse), Brandy (David) and Hayley (Francisco); his great grandchildren Ariana “Matilda”, Messyah, Leila and Mateo along with many nieces and nephews.

Harry was predeceased by his parents; Reinhold Anderson & Maragret Riopelle; as well as his brother, Robert Anderson.

Harry enlisted in the United States Navy in 1956 and served until 1964.

Services in honor of Harry will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Loucks Funeral Home extends their condolences to family and friends of Harry. May the love you shared, the memories you cherish, and the support of those around you bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601.

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05/20/2026

Rafael "Rafy" Bonilla

Rafael Bonilla, 72, of Ellenville, NY passed away April 21, 2026.

He was born in Manhattan, NY on February 5, 1954, to Josepha Quiles and Rafael Bonilla.

Rafael is survived by his wife, Maria Rodriguez, stepdaughter, Johanna Gonzalez, and granddaughter, Osheana Chaneyfield.

Rafy left behind an extended family who was very fond of him. He will be dearly missed.

Rafael will be lovingly remembered for his heart of gold and for the kindness he so freely shared with others. He found joy in life’s simple blessings—cooking and baking for those he cared about, spending peaceful moments fishing, enjoying a game of chess, and reading the Bible. The love, warmth, and gentle spirit he brought into the lives of so many will never be forgotten, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the blessing of knowing and loving him.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, at Hosanna Assemblies of God located at 178 Canal St., Ellenville, NY 12428 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am.

Afterward, his ashes will be taken to Fantinekill Cemetery in Ellenville, NY, where he will be laid to rest.

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05/07/2026

Catherine Bishuk

Catherine Bishuk of Ulster Heights, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2026. She was 89 years old. Catherine was born on March 22, 1937 in New York City, the daughter of John and Mary Paraschuk. She would later settle in Ulster Heights, NY with her husband, Daniel, in 1970.

Catherine will forever be remembered for her tireless promotion of the Ukrainian culture through her years of advocacy as one of the country's premier practitioners of the art of Ukrainian egg decoration known as 'pysanky.' She worked for many years in the Village of Ellenville at Marvin Millwork, and later, Craft Chiropractic.

Catherine is survived by her two loving sons, John and Daniel Jr.

Visitation will take place at Loucks Funeral Home -- 79 North Main St. in Ellenville NY from 4-8 PM on Monday, May 11. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 12th at Loucks Funeral Home at 10 AM. Burial will follow at Pine Bush Cemetery in Kerhonkson, NY, where she will be laid to eternal rest beside her loving husband, Daniel.

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05/05/2026

Frances "Frannie" Giovanniello-Sovak

Frances Giovanniello Sovak passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at age 84.

Fran was born April 1, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY to Vincenzo and Laura Giovanniello and moved to Ellenville, NY as a young girl; where she remained to raise her family with her beloved husband, Jack Sovak.

Frannie, as she was known to many, taught at the Ellenville Central School District for over 30 years.

She coached basketball and field hockey and was interested in anything related to the Ellenville Blue Devils. She also always cheered for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

She was a life-long member of St. Mary’s and St. Andrew’s Church. She took delight in assisting with the church’s food pantry. She was also a member of the Ellenville Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.

Fran was very active, always walking around the village, enjoying the time seeing friends and former students. Besides being a mother and grandmother, her next favorite title was Mrs. Sovak.

She found great pleasure in seeing her students, even greater learning about their lives.

You would frequently find her at an ice cream stand, as she was a great ice cream eater.

Fran is survived by her devoted daughters Laura (Duane) of Syracuse, NY, Christine (James) of Ellenville, NY, and Jennifer (John) of Grahamsville, NY; her four grandchildren; who were the light of her life, James, John, Mia, and Devin; and one great-grandchild, Benjamin. She is also survived by her younger brothers, Nick and Michael, and several nieces and nephews, who were like her own children, and many great friends who were considered family.

Fran was predeceased by her cherished husband in 2002. She has also been reunited with her sisters; Monica and Rose, as well as her nephew Louie.

Visitation will take place at Loucks Funeral Home, 79 North Main Street, Ellenville, NY 12428 on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The following day, Saturday, May 9, 2026, a funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s and St. Andrew’s Church in Ellenville, NY at 10:30 AM.

Promptly following the services at church; interment will take place at Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, NY.

Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Fran to St. Jude's or the Alzheimer’s Association.

The family would like to thank everyone who has supported Frannie along the way. Particularly those during her last few years, especially Jennie and the entire staff at the Carlucci Home. Fran was a fighter until the very end. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Loucks Funeral Home extends their condolences to everyone mourning Frannie. May her strength and spirit bring comfort and guidance to all those who cherish her.

“Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day.”

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04/28/2026

Rita Grace Kittner

Rita Grace Kittner, 95, of Ellenville, NY passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Health Alliance Hospital St. Mary's Ave Campus, Kingston, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest .

Born September 13, 1930 in Honesdale, she was a daughter of the Joseph and Clara (Loscig) Nolan.

She was the bookkeeper for Kittner Aircraft of Ellenville, NY.

Rita was a loving mother and enjoyed gardening, puzzles, knitting and crocheting.

Surviving are three children Robert Kittner of Ellenville, NY, William Kittner and spouse Edwin Dioso of Ellenville and Beacon NY, and Patricia Kittner of Honesdale and a sister Jean Heins of Waymart.

She was preceded in death by two brothers Howard Loscig and infant Robert John Nolan.

A Viewing will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 2-4 PM at the Arthur A Bryant Funeral Home, 1228 N Main St., Honesdale, PA with the funeral service following at 4 PM.

Private interment will be in Glen Dyberry Cemetery, Honesdale.

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04/27/2026

Grace Ella Furman

Grace Ella Furman, 101, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at Arbor Landing in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

Born on March 27, 1925, on her family’s farm in Mombaccus, New York, she was the daughter of the late Elting and Rose Churchwell. Grace was predeceased by her husband, Henry Furman of Napanoch, New York. She was the fourth of seven children, all of whom preceded her in death except her sister, Katherine Kohloff.

Grace is survived by her daughter, Vallery Hoff, and son-in-law, Dennis Hoff; five grandchildren—Lisa Hoff, Kim Hoff, Dena Mutz, Elena Hoff, and Craig Hoff; four great-grandchildren—Jessica Brooks, Makaylah Elliott, Hayden Mutz, and Matthew Prazeres; and three great-great-grandchildren—Zoe, Adyson, and Emilie Brooks. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

Throughout her life, Grace worked at the Rondout Paper Mill in Napanoch, New York, Miller & Levine Pharmacy in Ellenville, New York, and later retired from Eastern Correctional Facility in Napanoch. She enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, reading, music, dancing, and traveling. Though she spent most of her life in Napanoch, she also lived in Florida and Pennsylvania during her later years.

A funeral service will be held on May 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Loucks Funeral Home, followed by burial at Fantinekill Cemetery.

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04/06/2026

Marceline "Marcy" Ann Castro

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Marceline “Marcy” Ann Castro. Although her time on this planet was cut short, Marcy leaves behind a legacy of love, courage, and strength—a legacy that her family will carry with them always.

Marcy was born on March 18, 1970, in Nyack, NY, to her parents, Claudia Gooler and Marcelo Alvarez Sr. She grew up in Haverstraw, NY, and later made her home in Ellenville, NY.

She married her soulmate, Bany Castro, on October 25, 1996. They had been together since 1982, and anyone around them could see how much they meant to each other.

Marcy was a phenomenal woman with a beautiful heart and a bright soul. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, and aunt—but she was also a mother figure to anyone who needed one.

Through her work as a daycare provider, she helped raise so many children, loving them like her own and taking pride in watching them grow.

Marcy welcomed people with open arms—friends and family alike. Her door was always open, and her phone was always on. If you knew Marcy, then you knew love. Her home became a home for so many: food if you were hungry, a hug if you needed one, a conversation when you were hurting, or simply a warm place to lay your head. From her children’s friends to her nieces and nephews, she treated everyone like they belonged.

Marcy leaves behind, for now; her children: Jason, Micheal, and Jocelyn; daughter-in-law Alexa; son-in-law Rick; and the boys she loved as much as her own, AJ and Jakub.

Her grandchildren: Grayson, Landon, Ava, and Myah.

Her paternal siblings: Marcelo, Neil, Tiffany, and Marcelo Faulk.

Her sisters-in-law: Samantha, Carolyn, Keri, and Kayla; her brothers-in-law: David, Noel, Kevin, Henry, and Eddie; and her beloved sisterhood: Jessica, Kellie, and Caryn.

Her loving family: Tammy, Mike, Venus, JR, Aunt Skeeter, Troy, Pops, and Sherrie.

Nieces and nephews: Mikaylah, Alex, Isabella, Sabrina/Dan, Anthony/Christina, David, Michelle/Doug, David, Eddie/Lexii, Celines/Greg, Maggie/Michael, Raymond, Adreana/Josh, Anthony Jr., Camden, Eve, Ivy, Star, Jaden, Joshua, Keren, Ryan, Landon, Rylee, Logan, Olivia, Richie, Matthew, Savanna, Alexandra, Camila, Brigid, Bryant, Noel, Arina, Kameron, Karmine, Kaylee, Jamielynn, and Emma.

Her fur babies: Kane Kane, Lo Lo, and Sancez.

Marcy has been reunited with her beloved son, Anthony Castro and her dear parents, Marcelo Alavrez, Sr. and Claudia Gooler.

Marcy will be missed by many and be loved for even longer.

If you wish to pay your love and respects, a memorial service will take place on Sunday, April 12th, 2026, at Loucks Funeral Home, 79 North Main Street, Ellenville, NY 12428, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

A celebration of life will follow and take place at the Napanoch Fire House, 25 Plank Road, Napanoch, NY 12458, beginning at 3:30 PM.

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04/03/2026

Rosemary Osborn

Rosemary Ann DeFilippi Osborn of Walker Valley, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 12 , 2025.

Born in Liberty, NY, she was the beloved daughter of the late Gladys and Anthony DeFilippi. She graduated from St. Peter’s School in Liberty. Rosemary spent many years working at the Concord Hotel and later as a loyal and friendly face at the Jamesway coffee shop in Napanoch, NY.

She is survived by her three daughters: Robin Andersen and her husband Drew of Napanoch, Julibeth Corwin and her husband Peter Szwed of Rhinebeck and Maria Smith and her husband Michael of Kerhonkson. Rosemary was a proud and devoted grandmother to four grandchildren—Liam and Maeve Szwed, and Sarah and Zachary Smith—as well as two cherished great-grandsons, Jason Bouyea and Wyatt Scilabro.

Rosemary was predeceased by the love of her life, Jack Osborn. She also leaves behind her loving sisters, Fran Kurpil and her late husband Sam of Liberty, NY, and Jeannette Kurtz and her husband John of Kentucky, along with many dear nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Ethel Ippolitto and her husband Steve of Parksville, NY.

Mom had a deep and unwavering faith in God, and deep devotion to the Virgin Mary which guided her throughout her life. She was a faithful parishioner and was proud to be a Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of Assumption church in Bloomingburg. Her strength, kindness, and love for her family will always be remembered and forever missed.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

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03/30/2026

Valerie Manthorne

Valerie Jo Manthorne (Stanton) of Liberty New York passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday March 24, 2026.

Born to Irving and Marie Stanton in Liberty on June 28, 1962 she was affectionately known as Josie. Josie had a feisty personality and an amazing laugh that took over a room. Her sense of adventure led her to Syracuse, New York where she started a family eventually, bringing her children back to the mountains that she called home. Josie’s determination and strong will helped her through life’s challenges and both are characteristics that her children Michael and Monica carry on as her legacy. She loved fiercely and her departure has left an unimaginable loss to those who she leaves behind.

Josie is survived by a large and loving family. Her children Michael (Jessica) Rendino, Monica Bahamundi, and Matthew Rendino. Grandchildren Silas, Hailey, Meya, Matthew, Michael, Meredith, and Juliana and great grandson Dominic. Her loving partner Tony Urquiza, to whom we are eternally grateful for giving her the love she always wanted and for caring for her through her illness. Siblings; Vincent (Rebecca) Stanton, Laura (Leroy) Stewart, Elaine (George) Saenz, Preston Stanton, Chester Stanton, and Belinda Vangordon. As well as many nieces and nephews.

Josie was proceeded in death by her parents Irving and Marie as well as siblings Leo Stanton, Eva Egusiza, and Evelyn Forshay and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial to celebrate Josie‘s life will be held in June.

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03/13/2026

Mica (Mieczysława Pielecha) Trela

Mica (Mieczysława Pielecha) Trela, 83, was called home to the Lord on March 11th, 2026. She had passed peacefully in her home after battling a long illness.

She was born in Strączków, Poland, on November 24th, 1942, to Stanisław and Władysława Pielecha. Mica began her adult life as a biology teacher in Poland. In 1976, she made the courageous journey with her daughter to America, eventually settling in Phillipsport in 1979.

Her innate desire to care for others led her to a career as a Nurse’s Aide, where she dedicated herself to the service of the infirm and the elderly.

Mica was a pillar of her community, active in the St. Mary’s & St. Andrew’s Church, the Phillipsport Community Center, and the Mamakating Historical Society.

She will forever be remembered as the "Pierogi Lady" for her legendary, handmade pierogi. An avid gardener with the greenest of thumbs, Mica could nurture any plant back to life, transforming even the smallest cutting into a lush display of her talent—beauty she frequently shared with friends and neighbors.

Above all, she was as fierce as a lioness, living for and protecting her family, friends, and her beloved cats.

Mica is survived by her children, Agnieszka (Suvicha) Howie and Stanley Thomas Trela, and her cherished grandchildren, George and Juliana Trela.

She was predeceased by her brother, Gustaw Pielecha; her sister, Irena (Pielecha) Warecki; and her former spouse, Adam Trela.

Visitation will take place on Monday, March 16th, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Loucks Funeral Home, 79 North Main Street, Ellenville, NY 12428.

A Funeral Mass will follow on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s & St. Andrew’s Church,139 South Main Street, Ellenville, NY 12428.

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