Elena “Ellie” Leonidavna Stewart (Lange)

12/31/1958 - 11/15/2024
 
Ellie was born on December 31, 1958 to Leonid A. Lange and Joyce M. Lange (Edwards) in Suffern, NY. The Lange family, residing in Nanuet, expanded by two in 1963 with the birth of her twin brothers, Alex and Victor. Five years later, in 1968, the family moved to Campbell Hall, NY where Ellie and her brothers grew to enjoy hiking, target shooting, and having “apple fights” in the treehouse in their backyard.
 
Ellie graduated from Washingtonville High School in 1977 and later attended Orange County Community College in Middletown, NY. After attending school, Ellie began work as an administrative assistant at West Point, where she met Fred Stewart. She and Fred were married in June 1983 in Goshen, NY. During their 25 years of marriage, they had three children: Larisa in 1985, Sonia in 1987, and Eric in 1990. After years of staying home raising their children, Ellie returned to work at West Point in August 2000 as a Medical Support Assistant for the Optometry Clinic at Keller Army Community Hospital. She thoroughly enjoyed her work, as well as her “work family", and remained employed there until her retirement in September 2024.
 
Ellie is best known for her unwavering and genuine kindness, her ability to light up a room with her contagious smile, and her overall caring demeanor. Ellie loved to read, especially while on the beach or sitting on a bench at the Orange County Arboretum. While she enjoyed the company of her best friend, Nina, her cat, Beaufort, and her family, her favorite way to spend her time was with her grandchildren. She was an amazing mother, an even more amazing “Gammie”, and will truly be missed by everyone that was lucky enough to know her.
 
On November 15, 2024, Ellie peacefully entered into rest surrounded by her three loving children. Ellie is predeceased by her father, Leonid “Leon” Lange. She is survived by her mother, Joyce M. Lange (Edwards); Her brothers and their wives: Alex &amp; Kathleen Lange, and Victor &amp; Karen Lange; Her children and their spouses: Larisa and Joseph Ammons, Sonia and Max Dugal, Eric and Lisa Stewart; Her five grandchildren: Joseph (12), Amelia (10), Alana (6), Russell (4), Milsi (1); And numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Please also join the family in extending their heartfelt gratitude to the staff, nurses, and doctors of St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh and Hudson Valley Hospice House in Hyde Park. 
 
Ellie's children (Larisa, Sonia, and Eric) are raising funds in lieu of flowers, for a memorial bench at the Orange County Arboretum. The bench will cost $3,500, and any excess funds will be donated to "Fearless! of the Hudson Valley".

Kathleen Kristofik

Margaret Kiernan

Joey Piqueras

Tom and Barbara Ammons

Bob and Mary Boylan

Barri Malek

JoAnne and Lou iovoli

Anonymous

Eon Hughes

Aleena Alexander

Christine Saccone

Gregory Schmid

John Kelleher

rosemarie moore

Joan ODell

Victor & Karen Lange

Gerald Dugal

Daniel Terralavoro

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