NAPLES, FL - Elaine D. Orts, a resident of Naples, FL since 2020, formerly of New Rochelle, NY, Ossining, NY, Wappingers Falls, NY and Beacon, NY, passed away at home on Saturday, April 13, 2024. On March 13, 2024, she celebrated her 100th birthday with her family.

Daughter of the late Alva and Martha (Hayes) Coon, she was born in Elmira, NY on March 13, 1924. She graduated from Elmira Elementary School, Ossining High School, and Phelps Memorial School of Nursing (North Tarrytown, NY), where she was first in her class.

Prior to moving to Wappingers Falls, Elaine worked as office nurse for Dr. Harvey Hurwitz in Ossining. She continued her nursing career working for Dr. Clement Landanno in Fishkill, NY prior to her retirement in 1998.

She was a longtime member of the Fishkill United Methodist Church. She volunteered as a leader for Girls Scouts of America and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and American Sewing Guild.

She was an avid traveler who enjoyed many cross-country trips with her spouse, family, and pets. She supported many animal-related causes and volunteered for Castle Point V.A. Medical Center. Elaine also assisted elementary school children with reading. She enjoyed bowling and was the recipient of several league awards. She was always a true and loyal patriot who supported our Military and First Responders.

On December 2, 1942, she married Marion W. Orts in Baltimore, MD. Elaine was predeceased by her husband on February 8, 2000.

Survivors include her daughter, Elaine Dale Orts Siegel & her husband Peter of Moores, NY; her daughter, Pamela J. Orts Siegel & her husband James of Naples, FL; her son, Ronald W. Orts & his wife Susan of Highland; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces & nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Elaine was also predeceased by eight siblings, two grandsons, and two nephews.

Calling hours will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 21 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 22 followed by interment at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, 540 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY.

For online tributes, you can visit Elaine's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.