Elliott Edmund Podbielski

ANCRAM — Elliott Edmund Podbielski, 43, a nine-year resident of Ancram, N.Y., and most recently of Hemet in Riverside County, Calif., died unexpectedly on July 17, 2015, in Riverside County as a result of a homicide. 

Elliott was a professional tattoo artist who owned and operated Skinful Impressions Tattoo Shops in Red Hook and Catskill, N.Y.

Born Aug. 4, 1971, in Hartford, he was the son of Mildred (Milstead) Dujon of Ancram  and the late Edmund Podbielski. 

Elliott was a graduate of Moreno Valley High School in California. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Harry Lief Erickson of Brewster, N.Y.,  and Erik Erickson of Pine Plains; a sister, Michelle Podbielski of Ancram; a daughter, Tiana Podbielski of Riverside County; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home in Millerton. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, the Rev. William Mayhew officiating. 

To send an online condolence, go to www.conklinfuneralhome.com.

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