Obituaries
from the Daily Mail
June 2004
Transcribed by Juanita Bennard
Obituaries provided by Sylvia Hasenkopf
June 1, 2004, June 2, 2004
ROSE
GOODRICH
Chambermaid for Mullan’s
FREEHOLD---Rose
Goodrich. 65, of Freehold and Preston Hollow, died on May 30, 2004 at Columbia
Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
She
was born in Schenectady on Nov. 5, 1938, daughter of Charles C. and Olivia (Northrup)
Pitt.
She
was a chambermaid at Mullan’s in East Durham.
Surviving
are a son, Charles Goodrich of Freehold, four sisters, Lillie Wickham of Acra,
Florence Mobry of Albany, Olivia Lovano of Mechanicville, Julia Willenbucher of
Earlton, a brother, Charles Pitt of Victory, S.C. and several nieces and
nephews.
Her
husband Vernon Goodrich predeceased her in 1967.
Calling
hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Cunningham Funeral Home 4898 Route
81, Greenville.
Funeral
services will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
June
1, 2004
WILLIAM
H. GRIFFITHS
Former Police Officer
WEST
COXSACKIE---William Haswell Griffiths, 76, of Route 81, West Coxsackie, and of
Eden Park Health Facility, died May 29, 2004, at Columbia Memorial Hospital,
Hudson, after a long illness.
He
was born Jan 15, 1928, in Climax, and is the son of the late Charles and Alice
H. (Zimmer) Griffiths.
He
graduated from Coxsackie High School in 1945 and served for two years in the
United States Navy during World War II.
He
was a member of the Coxsackie United Methodist Church, 60 year member of the
climax Grange, and a member of the American Legion Post 0166 of Coxsackie.
He
was employed by the A and P Company for 21 years. He was the manager of the
Guilderland store when he left for state employment in 1969.
He
was employed by the New York State Office of General Services, at Albany. He was
superintendent and manager of various state buildings in Albany, the Capital A.E.
Smith building and others, retiring in 1989.
He
was a part-time patrolman for the Village of Coxsackie for four years and
Coxsackie Town Constable for 30 years.
Appointed
to the office of assessor in 1966, he was elected of three terms and served as
chairman of the board of assessors.
He
was a life member of Coxsackie Hose Co. No. 3.
Survivors
include his wife, the former Winifred Lampman of West Coxsackie, his children,
Alice Stogner of West Coxsackie, Kathryn Griffiths of West Coxsackie, William
Griffiths and his wife Sharon of Athens, also survived by his grandchildren
Stephanie and Jonathan Stogner, James Griffiths, Charles Griffiths, and Breonna
Griffiths, as well as many cousins.
Calling
hours will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home with Rev. Wendy
Steed, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Coxsackie, officiating.
Interment
will follow in the family plot of Riverside Cemetery, Coxsackie.
June
1, 2004
HARLEY
D. WARFIELD
State DOT employee
EAST
JEWETT---Harley D. “Buck” Warfield, 59, a life-long resident of East Jewett,
died Saturday, May 29, at home.
He
was the son of the late Henry R. Warfield and Eunice Garvey Warfield.
Mr.
Warfield retired from the New York State Department of Transportation where he
had worked for many years. Many travelers knew “Buck” as keeping Palenville
Mountain road clear of snow in the wintertime.
Survivors
include his wife, Elaine, sons, Harley F., Michael and William, two sisters,
Ramona Banks and Daltsey Drum, and brother-in-law Wayne Banks and many nieces
and nephews.
Calling
hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, Saturday, June 5, at the Decker Funeral Home,
Main Street, Windham and will include a memorial service in the evening where
friends and family will be invited to remember Buck.
Memorial
donations may be made to The Knights of the Road, Windham, N.Y., 12496, or
Community Hospice, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, N.Y., 12414
June
3, 2004
CHARLOTTE
“HAP” GOLDEN
Retired Postal Clerk
CLERMONT---Charlotte
“Hap” Golden, 86, died June 2, 1004 at the Columbia Greene Long Term Care of
Catskill after a long illness.
Born
Nov. 24, 1919 in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter if the late Fred and Charlotte
(Forst) Ramsauer.
She
had been a resident of Clermont since 1946. Prior to her retirement, she worked
for many years as a postal clerk with U.S. Post Office in Germantown.
Always
an active volunteer, she was a Cub Scout Den Mother and Brownie Leader, past
president of Southern Tier Senior Citizens, a member of the Christ Lutheran
Church as well its alter guild and Busy Bees, volunteer for the Red Cross Blood
Mobile, Heart Fund and Cancer Society programs, R.S.V.P., the Jennings Willett
American Legion Auxiliary of Germantown, the Germantown Clermont branch of the
Columbia Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Clermont Homemakers, member of the board
of directors of the Clermont community House, Columbia County Advisory
Committee, delivered Meals in Wheels and worked at the American Legion Breakfast
in Germantown for many years.
Survivors
include her children, Robert Golden of Staten Island and Margaret Apa of Athens;
sisters Dorothy Simon of Toms River, NJ and Barbara LePage Of Flagler Beach,
Fla.; four grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.
She
was predeceased by her husband Charles Golden in Dec. 7, 1988; siblings
Henrietta Rose, Fred and Henry Ramsauer and grandson Dean Apa.
There
are no calling hours.
Memorial
funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2004 at the
Christ Lutheran Church of Viewmont. The Rev. Mark Frickey, Pastor, will
officiate.
Interment
will be at the convenience of the family in the Viewmont Rural Cemetery.
Memorial
donations are requested to the Christ Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or Columbia
Memorial Hospital’s Building fund.
June
3, 2004, June 5, 2004
RUSSELL
PLANKENHORN
Service man
PRATTSVILLE---Russell
D. Plankenhorn, 80, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at Benedictine Hospital in
Kingston, NY.
Born
on Sept. 10, 1923 in Prattsville, he was the son of the late Harold and Dorothy
Kurau Plankenhorn.
Mr.
Plankenhorn married Doris Dunham on June 9, 1933 at the Prattsville Methodist
Church.
In
addition to his wife Doris Plankenhorn, he is survived by his stepchildren,
Debra Haynes of Margaretville, Harry Post of Castleton, David Post of
Prattsville, James Post of Syracuse and Jason Post of Ashland, as well as many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Daughters
Paula Pollock and Sandra Rion predeceased him.
Calling
hours will be held on Friday, June 4, 1004 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9
p.m. at the Decker Funeral Home, 134 Main Street in Windham.
Funeral
services will be held p.m. Friday, June 3 at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Conducted by the Rev. Larry Majors.
Private
cremation will be at the Albany Rural Crematory in Menands, NY.
June
3, 2004
BARBARA
A. WORTH
Art teacher
TANNERSVILLE---Barbara
A. Worth, 71, died Tuesday, June 1, 1004 after a long illness.
She
was born Sept. 20, 1932 to Elliott and Winifred Pforote Mangam in Mineola, NY.
She
graduated from high school on Fitchburg, Mass. And graduated from the University
of New Hampshire with a bachelors of arts. She was an art teacher for the Hunter
Tannersville Central School District before becoming a full-time housewife. She
was also a local cub scout den mother.
She
is survived by her husband John Worth, Jr. of Tannersville; sons Michael of Mt.
Laural, NJ and Joseph Worth and his wife Laurie of Haines Falls, NY; daughter
Lauriann Worth of Tannersville; sister Dusan Mangam of Tannersville and several
cousins.
Friends
and relatives may call at the Aston-Basagic Funeral Home, 7742 Main Street in
Hunter, on Thursday, June 3, 2004, from 7 p.m. to 0 p.m.
A
Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Friday, June 4 at the Immaculate
Conception Church in Haines Falls, with the Rev. Anthony Motta officiating.
Interment
will follow in the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery in Elka Park, NY.
Memorial
donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church of Haines Falls.
June
4, 2004
ALBERT
BARON
Bakery worker
NORTON
HILL---Albert Baron, 88, died at Eden Park Nursing Home in Catskill on June 1,
2004.
He
was born in New Bedford, Mass. On Aug.27, 1915.
Albert
had worked for the Bond Bakery in Albany as well as his farm and was a
well-known nurseryman in the Greenville, Norton Hill and Durham area. He was
also a former member of the James Austin Lodge F. & A.M.
Surviving
are his son James Baron and wife Arlene of Norton Hill; daughter Irma Rose of
Catskill; grandchildren James Baron and Lisa Roe; great-grandchildren Jared and
Joshua Roe.
He
was predeceased by his wife Ethel, two sisters and by a brother.
As
to his wishes, cremation was at the Albany Rural Crematory and services will be
at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements
are by the Cunningham Funeral Home in Greenville.
June
4, 2004
MARGEUERIT BATTINI
Lifelong homemaker
NORTON
HILL---Marguerite Battini, 87 died at the Albany Medical Center on June 2, 2004.
She
was born in Long Island City on Sept. 6, 1916, daughter of the late Patrick and
Mary (O’Connor) Corbett.
Marge
was a life-long homemaker and a member of the Greenville Volunteer Fire Company
Auxiliary.
She
will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and a devoted wife to her
late husband Joseph Battini who predeceased her in 1991.
Surviving
are her daughter Marcella Watts and her husband Raymond of Plano, Texas; son
David Battini of Norton Hill; grandsons Daniel and Raymond Watts; brother Kevin
Corbett of Bonita Springs, Fla., as well as several nieces and nephews.
In
addition to her husband , she was predeceased by her siblings James and John
Corbett, Patricia Nichols and Evelyn Kane.
Relatives
and friends may call at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR81 in Greenville, on
Sunday, June 6, 2004 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Greenville
Vol. Fire Aux. will conduct a service at the funeral home on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral
services will be held on Monday, June 7 at 9:30 a.m., at the funeral home with a
Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. from St. John the Baptist Church.
Interment
will be in the Greenville Cemetery.
Those
who desire may contribute in her memory to the Greenville Rescue Squad.
June 4, 2004
DANIEL
W. SWAIN
U.S. Navy veteran
CATSKILL---Daniel
Webster Swain, 64, of 6 Hop-O-Nose Apartments, died Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson
He
was born March 10, 1940 in Catskill, the son of Bertha (Monroe) Swain of
Philmont and the late William Swain.
Daniel
served in the United States Navy.
Mr.
Swain is survived by his daughter Tanya Morris of Albany; sons Eric Swain of
Rutland, VT and Jandan “Mark” Swain of Atlanta, GA; brothers Bert Swain of
Poughkeepsie, and willie swain of Capicola, Calif.; sisters Linda Snoddy of
Browns Mills, NJ, Connie Iverson of Poughkeepsie, Ruth Durham of Hudson and
Eloise Burgess of Stratford, Conn.; grandchildren Renada Morris, Christian,
Keith, Elizabeth Swain and several cousins , nieces and nephews.
He
was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Swain on May 25, 1984, as well as siblings
Richard Mitchell , Arthur, Geneva and Joyce Swain.
Relatives
and friends may call at the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson
Heights in Catskill, on Saturday June f, 2004 from noon to 1 p.m.
Funeral
services will be held on Saturday, June 5 at 1 p.m. after calling hours at the
funeral home. Officiating will be Elders from Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s
Witness.
Interment
will follow at Catskill Rural Cemetery.
June
5, 2004
JAMES L. GARAFALO
C.R. Dodge employee.
CATSKILL---MR.
James Louis Garafalo, 88, of 775 Embought Road, died Thursday, June 3, 2004 at
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
He
was born Aug. 15, 1915 in Coeymans, the son of the late Louis and Elizabeth
(Clouse) Garafalo.
Formerly
of Hudson, Mr. Garafalo was an employee of C.R. Dodge in Hudson prior to his
retirement. He was also a life member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Garafalo
had been a Catskill area resident since 1989.
Mr.
Garafalo is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Chelelli Garafalo of Catskill, son
James E. Garafalo and daughter-in-law Marjorie Garafalo, all of Catskill; sister
Mary Orban, Antoinette Hawk, Lucy Miller, Margaret Van Bramer and Betty Unsen,
all of Hudson; brother Paul Seirico of Hudson; grandchildren James T. and Tara
M. Garafalo, both of Catskill; great-granddaughter Ariana Garafalo of Catskill
and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives
and friends may call at the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson
Heights in Catskill, on Sunday June 6, 2004 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Funeral
services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 7 at the funeral home. The
Rev. John J. Murphy, Pastor at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church of Catskill, will be
officiating.
Interment
will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice pf Columbia-Greene
or St. Patrick’s Church in Catskill.
June
6, 2004, June 7, 2004
TIMOTHY
J. BOERTLEIN
Special investigator
GREENVILLE---Timothy
J. Boertlein, 56, passed away at his home on June 4, 2004, with his loving
family by his side.
Born
in Flushing, NY on Sept. 15, 1947, he was the son of Ann (Ferry) Boertlein and
the late Julius Boertlein.
Before
his ill health, Timothy was a special investigator for various state, federal
and private agencies.
Surviving
are his mother Ann (Ferry) Boertlein; wife Janet (VonBurgsdorff) Boertlein; a
step-daughter, Janet Carman and her husband Neil; a step-son Robert Rotzol and
his wife Stacy; step grandchildren Justin Carman and Faye Rotzol; a brother,
William Boertlein and his wife Patricia; two sisters, Margaret Taubes and Dr.
Eve Boertlein; two nephews, Thomas Taubes and his wife Sheri, and Jeremy Taubes;
a niece, Julia Taubes and an uncle, Patrick Murphy.
He
was predeceased by his father, Julius Boertlein, and a brother, Eugene Boertlein.
Funeral
services will be held on Tuesday, June 8 9:30 a.m. at the Cunningham Funeral
Home, 4898 SR81 in Greenville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10
a.m. on Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Church.
Friends
may call at the funeral home on Monday, June 7 from 6 to 9 p/m/
Interment
will be in the Greenville Cemetery.
Those
who desire may contribute in his memory to Community Hospice of Columbia/Greene,
47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY 12414.
June 6, 2004
MARIE
HILSCHER
Homemaker
DHIRLEY,
NEW York---Marie Hilscher, 90, of Shirley and East Taghkanic, died June 3, 2004.
She
was born June 9, 1913 to Joseph and Anna (Brandisky) Salmon in Astoria, NY and
lived most of her life in Jackson Heights, NY.
She
was married on July 4, 1936 to John T. Hilscher, who predeceased her after a
marriage of 63 years. She and her husband enjoyed weekending and summering in
East Taghkanic for almost 50 years.
She
was very proud of the time she spent working at Woolworths on 14th
Street in Manhattan, before starting a family. She was a life-long practitioner
of self-improvement through reading. She loved to laugh and loved her family.
She
is survived by her daughter, Joan Weisner and her husband Richard of Shirley,
and their children Liam, Jonathan and Timothy; grandchildren Ted Hilscher of
Hannacroix, William Hilscher of East Taghkanic and Catherine Hilscher of
Manchester, NH; daughter-in-law Jeanette Hilscher of Claverack; and
great-grandchildren Ashley, Laura, Hack and Cole Hilscher.
In
addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, John T. Hilscher, Jr.;
a daughter, Marie Hilscher and two brothers, Joseph (Buddy) and Richard Salmon.
Graveside
services will be held on Monday, June 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the family cemetery at
the corner of Rte. 27 and Tompkins Road in East Taghkanic.
Memorial
contributions may be made to Taghkanic Fire Company, c/o Bill Hilscher, Ancram,
NY or the Hermance Memorial Library, Coxsackie, NY.
June
6, 2004, June 7, 2004
Postal Service mechanic
PALENVILLE---Cecil
Erving Prem Das, 90, died Thursday, June 3, 2004 at Albany Medical Center
following a brief illness.
Mr.
Prem Das was born in British Guyana on July 18, 1913 to the late Bartholomew and
Gertrude Calendar Prem Das.
He
immigrated to this country in 1915 and had been employed as a mechanic for the
U.S. Postal Service at their 34th Street garage in Manhattan until
his retirement.
Following
his wife’s death on May 8, 2003, he moved from Roosevelt, NY to his son’s
home in Palenville.
Mr.
Prem Das is survived by his son, Ramon Pres Das of Palenville; two
daughter-in-laws, Helen Prem Das of Palenville and Gloria Prem das of Queens;
five granddaughters, Mrs. Jeffrey (Roxanne) Carter of Queens, Mrs. Fabio (Donna) Auffant of Palenville, Mrs. Tito
(Karen) Auffant of Catskill; Mrs. Jeffrey (Christie-Raye) Van Gorden of Catskill
and Mrs. Michael (Kacey) Quirk of Claverack; one grandson, Vincent Prem Das of
Florida; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Jocelyn Winston of Connecticut; a
niece, Sherry Winston of Connecticut; and a nephew, Michael Winston of
Washington, D.C.
In
addition to his wife, Lois Jayne Hoff Prem Das, he was predeceased by his son,
Robert Prem Das, and his grandson, Anthony Prem Das.
A
prayer service will be held on Tuesday, June 8 at 8 p.m. in the Remembrance
Chapel of the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home at 139 Jefferson Heights, with
the Rev. John J. Murphy, Pastor of St. Patrick’s R.C. Church officiating.
Relatives
and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 8 from 2 to
4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Private
cremation will be conducted at the Albany Rural Crematorium on Wednesday, June
9.
June 7, 2004
LORRAINE
MARIE MIDDLETON BEERS
East Jewett resident
EAST
JEWETT---Lorraine Marie Middleton Beers, 78, of East Jewett, died on June 5,
2004 at the Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
She
was born to Harold S. and Charlotte Middleton in New York City.
On
Oct. 14, 1945 she married Lewis J. Beers in New York City.
She
had a long career as a nurses aide at the Catskill hospital retiring in 1985.
Survivors
include her husband Lewis of 58 years at home, a son, William and his wife Nancy
of Saratoga Springs, a son Charles of Poughkeepsie, a daughter, Annemarie and
her husband Bryan Coons of Millerton, and a daughter Janet and her husband
Timothy Osborn of East Jewett; seven grandchildren, Leslie Turnquist of Texas;
Michael Beers of Des Moines, Iowa; Sarah, Patrick, and Brendan Coons of
Millerton, NY, and Amanda and Charlotte Osborn of East Jewett; two
great-grandchildren Emily and Billy Gatlin of Texas; three brothers, Harold
Middleton and his wife Barbara of East Jewett; Robert Middleton and his wife
Linnea of east Jewett and Donald and his wife Bridgett of Babylon.
Calling
hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 7 at the Astom-Basagic Funeral
Home, 7742 Main Street, Hunter.
Mass
of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, Immaculate Conception
Church in Haines Falls. Officiating will the Rev. Anthony Motta.
Interment
to follow in the St. Francis deSales Cemetery in Elka-Park.
Memorial
donations may be made to the East Jewett Rescue Squad or to the Immaculate
Conception Church in Haines Falls.
June
7, 2004
JUNE
F. CROSS
Athens
resident
ATHENS---June
F. Cross, 84, of 48 North Franklin Street, Athens, died June 6, 2004 at her
residence after a long illness.
She
was born in Anniston, Ala., June 21, 1920, and was the daughter of the late John
and Ruth (Roberts) Pruitt.
She
has been an area resident since 1983, a past member of the Athens Senior
Citizens, a member of the Athens Garden Club, and a member of the 10 O’clock
Crafters.
Survivors
include a son, James O. Cross of North Carolina; five daughters; Jean Craft of
Kentucky, Virginia Sulkey , Margaret Proper, Mary Sulkey all of Athens; Gail
Malloy of Coxsackie; 38 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Besides
her parents, Mrs. Cross was predeceased by her husband, Otis Cross in 1990.
Calling
hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Richards Funeral Home, 28 N.
Vernon St., Athens.
Funeral
services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Rev. Rick Snowdan
officiating.
Interment
will be in the New Athens Rural Cemetery.
Envelopes
for Community Hospice are available at the funeral home.
June
8, 2004
PATRICIA WILSON
LPNA AT Cobleskill Hospital & Eden Park Nursing Home
CONESVILLE---Patricia
Wilson, 58, of Conesville, died Friday, June 4, 2004, at the Bassett Hospital of
Schoharie County in Cobleskill.
She
was born in Catskill Oct. 8, 1945.
When
she was younger she worked for the Windham Telephone Company and then became a
LPN and worked at the Cobleskill Hospital and the Eden Park Nursing Home.
Survivors
include two sons, Samuel Brandow of Middleburgh and Darcy Brandow and his wife
Laska of Colo.; a grandson, Marcus Brandow; two sisters, Rhonda Diamond and
Dolores Culjak; her foster mother, Lorna VanHoesen; and her care givers, George
and Laura Edwards.
Calling
hours are today 7 to 8 p.m. at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81,
Greenville.
Graveside
service and interment will be Wednesday, 1 p.m. at the Manorkill Cemetery.
June 8, 2004
MILDRED
L. DRUM
Born in Maplecrest
WINDHAM---Mildred
L. Drum, 79, of Ashland, died Monday, June 7, 2004, at Albany Medical Center, in
Albany, NY.
She
was born Aug. 3, 1924, in Maplecrest, the daughter of the late Willis and Dorcas
Cook Chatfield.
Mrs.
Drum was a homemaker.
Mrs.
Drum was married to Howard Drum, who predeceased her Feb. 12, 1978.
She
was also predeceased by her daughters Mary Drum and Katherine Deats, grandson
Chris Drum, granddaughter Erin Cox, brother John Chatfield, and sister Katherine
(Polly) Chatfield.
She
is survived by her sons Howard Drum and his wife Rosemarie, George Drum and his
wife Anita; daughters Mrs. Barbara Dodge and her husband Robert, Mrs. Susan Cox
and her husband Don, Mrs. Elizabeth Van Steenburg and her husband Barry, and
Mrs. Marsh Dunn; son-in-law Hal Deats; sister Louise Cunningham; and many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation
will be Wednesday, June 9, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Decker Funeral Home,
134 Main St., Windham.
Funeral
services will be conducted June 10 by the Rev. Maybelle Renzi at 11 a.m. at the
Ashland Community Church, Ashland.
Interment
will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Ashland.
In
lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to the Ashland Rescue Squad or
the Ashland Community Church.
June
9, 2004
KEVIN
R. LAVALLEY
Born in Hudson
ORLANDO,
FLA.---Kevin R. LaVAlley, 49, formerly of Hudson, died June 4, 2004 at Orlando
Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Fla.
Born
Aug. 29, 1954 in Hudson, he was the son of Catherine R. LaValley and the late
Ronald E. LaValley.
In
addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughters Erica Cardinale and
Nicole LaValley of Athens; sisters Janice Pendergast of Greenport,
Patricia
Shook of Claverack; four grandsons Connor, Tyler and Troy Cardinale and Casey
Stanzione of Athens; loving companion and friend Irene Rigsvy and her son Danny
of Orlando, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He
was predeceased by his two brothers Ronald and Donald LaValley.
Private
interment at Cedar Park Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.
June
9, 2004, June 10, 2004
FRED D. PROPER
Licensed beautician
ATHENS---Fred
D. Proper, 45, of 84 Second St., Athens, died suddenly Monday, June 7, 2004.
Born
in Catskill, June 9, 1958, he was the son of Margaret (Cross) Proper of Athens
and the late Fred Proper.
Mr.
Proper had been an area resident since 1997 and was a licensed beautician. He
loved gardening, woodworking, crafts and animals.
Besides
his mother he is survived by a brother, Michael Proper of Catskill; a sister
June Craver of Athens; and seven nephews.
Private
cremation took place Wednesday at the Albany Rural Crematory in Menands.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Richards Funeral Home, 28 N. Vernon St., Athens.
June
9, 2004
ROBERT
SPERLE
U.S. Navy veteran
Catskill---Robert
Sperle, 75, of 56 Rennie Road died Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital in Hudson.
He
was born June 18, 1928 in Yonkers, the son of the late George and Agnes (Doyle)
Sperle.
Robert
served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was an
employee at City College of New York prior to his retirement.
Formerly
of Peekskill, Robert was a past commodore and member of the Peekskill Yacht
Club.
Mr.
Sperle is survived by his wife, Mrs. Francien T. (Galante) Sperle of Catskill;
two daughters Mary Ellen Sperle of South Salem and Robin Ruggiero and her
husband John of Minneola; six grandchildren Dawn Pecora, Gianna and Julia
Ruggiero, and Jason, Tanya and Heather Lynch; and four great-grandchildren.
Mr.
Sperle was predeceased by his daughter Joyce Sedlack on Sept. 23, 1993.
Relatives
and friends may call at the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson
Heights in Catskill., on Thursday, June 10, 2004 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 11 at the funeral home with the
Rev John J. Murphy, pastor of St. Patrick’s R.C. Church of Catskill,
officiating.
Interment
will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
June 10, 2004
CONSTANCE
DENTON
State employee
GREENVILLE---Constance
Denton, 76, of Kudlack Road, died June8, 2004 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn
following a prolonged illness.
She
was born in New York City on June 16, 1927, daughter of the late William and
Constance (Windus) Futterer.
Connie
had worked for the New York State Office of Equalization and Assessment prior to
her retirement in 1989. She was also a faithful member of the First Baptist
Church in Windham.
Surviving
are her son Mark Denton Sr. and his wife Barbara and daughter Lois Kudlack, all
of Greenville, and daughter Cheryl Horner and her husband Bruce of Islip;
grandchildren Thomas Denton, Mark Denton Jr., Christine Kudlack Dean, Jeanette
Hart and David Kudlack; great-grandchildren Crystal and Brittney Denton, Mark
William and William Denton, Wayne Alan and Michael Everett Dean and Mariah Hart;
sisters Dorothy Stey and Barbara Parker.
Constance
was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Ralph Denton, brothers Arnold and
William Futterer, and son-in-law Michael Kudlack.
Funeral
services will be held Friday, June 11, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist
Church of Westerlo, with the Rev. Donald Lyon officiating.
Friends
and family may call at the church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Interment
will be in the Greenville Cemetery.
Those
who desire may contribute to the First Baptist Church of Westerlo.
Arrangements
are by the Cunningham Funeral Home in Greenville.
June 10, 2004, June 11, 2004
EDWARD
J. KIMMER JR.
U.S. Air Force veteran
WEST
COXSACKIE---Edward J. Kemmer Jr., 71, of Bethany Village, died June 9, 2004 at
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
He
was born May 12, 1933 in Brooklyn and was the son of the late Edward J. and Mary
(Hutter) Kemmer Sr.
Edward
served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. Prior to
his retirement, he was a payroll clerk for Helmsley Spear, Inc. in New York
City.
He
has been an area resident of West Coxsackie for 10 years. He belongs to the
Lions Club of Catskill, Knights of Columbus of Catskill and the American Legion
of Catskill.
Mr.
Kemmer is survived by his sisters Elizabeth Conlon of Catskill and Patricia M.
Bay of Coxsackie, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A
memorial service in his memory will be held at the W.C. Brady’s Sons, Inc.
Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street in Coxsackie, at a later date to be announced.
Private
cremation will take place at the Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands on June 10,
2004. Burial of his remains will be in the evergreen Cemetery in Brooklyn.
Funeral
arrangements are by the W.C. Brady’s Sons, Inc. Funeral Home in Coxsackie.
June 10, 2004
THERESA
SANTINI
Arrangements incomplete
CATSKILL---Theresa
Santini, 92, of 62 Austin Acres, Catskill, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at home.
Funeral
arrangements under the direction of the Traver & McCurry Funeral home,
Catskill are incomplete.
June 11, 2004
THERESA
SANTINI
Skilled seamstress
CATSKILL---Theresa
Santini, 91, of 62 Austin Acres, Catskill, died peacefully at home Wednesday,
June 9, 2004.
Born
Theresa Panzica, June 18, 1912, in Sicily, Italy, Mrs. Santini came with her
family to the United States at the age of 8 arriving in New York harbor and
sailing past the statue of Liberty on the fourth of July.
Mrs.
Santini became a highly skilled seamstress and was a member of the United States
Garment Workers Union for 50 years. She worked for several notable designers.
She was a communicant at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church of Catskill and was a
member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Court Teresa No. 277. She married
Raymond Santini on June 30, 1935. They were happily married for 52 years. They
lovingly and devotedly raised their two daughters, Carol and Joan on Long
Island. Following their retirement, they moved Catskill, where Raymond
predeceased Theresa on March 13, 1988.
Survivors
include her daughter, Carol Petramale and her husband Frank of Catskill and Joan
Butler of Huntington Beach, Calig.; grandchildren, Frank Petramale and his wife
Jennifer of Poughkeepsie, Paul Petramale and his wife Jennifer of Athens,
Theresa Kaness and her husband Matthew of Quincy, Mass., Julie Butler of Long
Beach, Calif., and Sarah Butler of Huntington Beach, Calif.; four beloved
great-grandchildren, Marisa, Michael, Nicholas and Samuel.
The
youngest of five children, she was predeceased by her parents Angelo and Rosalie
Panzica; her sisters, Mary Pellerino and Filomena Cordaro; brothers, John
Panzica and Vincent Panzica; her son-in-law, Kenneth Butler.
Calling
hours are Friday 4 to 8 p.m. at the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234
Jefferson Heights, Catskill.
Funeral
services will be held 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home followed
by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Bridge
Street, Catskill. The Rev. John J. Murphy, pastor, will be officiating.
Interment
will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
In
lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Community Hospice,
47 Liberty St., Catskill, N.Y. 12414 and St., Patrick’s R.C. Church,
157 Bridge St., Catskill, N.Y. 12414
June 11, 2004
IRENE
NIPPE and KURT NIPPE
Service announcements
ROUND
TOP---Graveside services for Kurt C. Nippe and his wife Irene Nippe will be held
on Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. in the family plot of the Round Top
Cemetery in Round top. Pastor Victor Nelson of the Resurrection Lutheran Church
of Cairo will officiate the service.
Irene
Nippe died Feb. 4, 1996 at her residence in Purling and Kurt Nippe died May 4,
2003 at Columbia Greene Long Term Care in Catskill.
The
day of the graveside services, everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery.
Arrangements
are by the Richards Funeral Home in Cairo.
June 11, 2004
GOLDIE
ANNE KROPP
Charter member of the Ambulance Squad
RENSSELAERVILLE---Goldie
Anne Kropp, 85. Of Rensselaerville, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at St. Peter’s
Hospice Inn in Albany.
Born
in Chase Lake, Dec. 29, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and
Elizabeth “Badics” Molnar.
A
graduate of Berne-Knox Central School, class of 1936, Mrs. Kropp was known for
her joyful spirit, contagious sense of humor and kidding remarks.
She
was the wife of the late John Kropp, with whom she ran a dairy farm for many
years. For the last 32 years she worked for Hickory Hill.
She
was an extremely active member of the Hiawatha Grange for 60 years, a charter
member of the Rensselaerville Ambulance Squad and a charter member of the
Rensselaerville Ladies Battalion of which she served as secretary for many years
until her illness earlier this year. She was formerly a defensive driving
instructor for the certified points reduction course for New York State.
Survivors
include her son Thomas J. Kropp and his wife Donna of Rensselaerville; a
grandson, Jeremey Kropp of Albany; a granddaughter, Jaclyn Kropp of Ithaca;
sisters, Helen Stradley of College Station, Texas, and Irene Bodi and her
husband Michael of East Greenbush; a brother, Joseph Farkas Jr. and his wife
Vera of Westerlo; and many nieces and nephews.
She
was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Gardiner.
Calling
hours are Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898
Route 81, Greenville. There will be a service conducted by the Hiawatha Grange
at 7 p.m. and the Rensselaerville Ladies Battalion at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral
services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Interment
will be in the Rensselaerville Cemetery.
Memorial
contributions may be made in Mrs. Kropp’s name to St. Peter’s Hospice or the
Rensselaerville Ladies Battalion.
June 12, 2004
MABEL
L. REID
Shop-Rite employee
ATHENS---Mabel
L. Reid, 75, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003.
She
was born Jan. 15, 1928 in Thomasville, GA, daughter of the late M.L. and Suzie (Taylot)
Simmons.
Mabel
was an employee of Shop-Rite prior to her retirement. She was predeceased by her
former husband Napolean Reid in October 1987.
Mrs.
Reid survived by her son and daughter-in-law Ronald L. Reid and Laura Reid, both
of New Hampshire; daughters and son-in-laws Linda D. Reid of Provo, UT, Carol A.
Ivery and Mike Ivery, both of Pittsfield, MA, Sheila L. Brown and Daryl Brown,
both of Cedar Hill, TX, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside
funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, June 12, 2004 at Mellenville
Union Cemetery in Mellenville, NY.
June 14, 2004
FRANCES
LEDDA
Longtime resident
CORNWALLVILLE---Frances
Ledda, 93, died June 12, 2004 at Columbia Memorial Hospital after a long
illness.
Born
in Brooklyn on Dec. 5, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and
Nicoline (Perino) Lascuito.
Frances
has been an area resident since 1949. She was a communicant of the Sacred Heart
Church and loved the mountains. She also loved to cook, garden and take care of
her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Besides
her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frank Ledda, on Oct. 10, 1992.
Survivors
include three sons, Angelo of Cornwallville, Salvatore of Queens and Frank of
Oakland, CA; two daughters, Carmella Ohman of Medesto, CA and Nicoline Dyer of
Cornwallville; a brother, Michael Lascuito of the Bronx; two sisters, Rose Nanni
of the Bronx and Caroline Luccarele; 15 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Calling
hours are Sunday, June 13 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Richards Funeral Home,
383 Bross Street. Cairo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday,
June 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Cairo with Rev. J. Noonan,
pastor, as celebrant.
Private
cremation will follow at the Albany Rural Crematorium, Menands.
June 15, 2004
MARY
J. ASCANIO
Sewing machine operator
CATSKILL---Mary
J. Ascanio of Columbia-Greene Long Term Care, Catskill, died suddenly June 10,
2004. At Columbia-Greene Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
She
was born Nov. 15, 1923, in Cementon, now Smith’s Landing. She was the daughter
of the late Abraham and Helen (Ponick) Ascanio.
Prior
to her retirement, she was employed as a sewing machine operator.
Survivors
include one sister, Virginia Christman of Catskill, and several nieces and
nephews.
Besides
her parents, she was predeceased by four sisters, Angeline Maurizco, Rose
Lazeckes, Anna Asciano and Ethel Asciano; three brothers, James, Stephen and
George died previously.
Services
will be held 11 a.m. today at the Richards Funeral Home, Bross St., Cairo, with
the Rev. Fr. J. Nunan, pastor of the Sacred Heart Church officiating.
Interment
will follow in the family plot of the St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Catskill.
June
14, 2004
PAUL COLWELL
Postal Service worker
LEEDS---Paul
James (Jim) Colwell, 67, died Saturday at his home in Leeds.
Born
June 23, 1936 in Hudson, he was the son of the late Paul J. and Anna V. Heeney
Colwell.
Mr.
Colwell was employed with the U.S. Postal Service in Hudson for 30 years until
his retirement.
He
was a member of St. Patrick’s Church Catskill and was a life member of Rogers
Hose Co. NO. 2 Hudson, Knights of Columbus Council 316 Hudson. He was formerly
the 3rd Ward Alderman in Hudson.
Survivors
include his wife, Maureen E. (Friss) Colwell; one son Patrick of Kinderhook, one
daughter Margaret Ann McNamara of Monroe, (Orange Co.); five brothers Thomas and
Edward Colwell both of Germantown, William and Timothy Colwell both of Hudson,
and Michael Colwell of Claverack, one sister Eileen Zinnanti of red Hook, 3
grandchildren Matthew Colwell and Matthew and John McNamara; and many nieces and
nephews.
Calling
hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home, Inc. 886
Columbia St., Hudson.
A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick’s
Church in Catskill with the Rev. John Murphy officiating.
Interment
will be in Cedar Park Cemetery in Hudson.
Memorial
contributions are requested in his memory to Schepens Eye Research Institute 20
Stamford St., Boston, Mass. 02114.
June 14, 2004
HAROLD
G. PAGE
Medway minister
SURPRISE---The
Rev. Harold G. Page, 75, of Surprise, died on June 8, 2004, at the Albany
Medical Center in Albany.
He
was born in Rockport, Maine, on June 25, 1928, son of the late Raymond B. and
Laura E. (Libby) Page.
He
was the minister for 31 years at the Medway Congregational Christian Church in
Medway until his retirement on Nov. 1, 1998.
He
was gifted pastor with a special ability to reach children with the knowledge
and love of God.
Rev.
Page was Chaplain of the Medway/Grapeville Vol. Fire Company for 30 years and a
member of the fire police for 19 years.
Rev.
Page was a loving and caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
Survivors
are his daughters Melissa Dumont and Lucinda Fava, two grandsons Kenneth and
Freddy Fava, two granddaughters, Amanda and Michele Dumont and three
great-grandchildren, Alexis, Mya, and Tristen and brother-in-law David McIntosh.
Rev.
Page was predeceased in 1991 by his beloved wife Gertrude McIntosh Page.
As
to his wishes, Rev. Page was cremated and will be interred in the Medway
Christian Cemetery with Gertrude.
Interment
service will be 6:30 p.m. at the cemetery.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the Medway-Grapeville Vo. Fire Company.
Funeral
arrangements are by the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville.
June 14, 2004
ETHEL
A. RABELER
CATSKILL---Ethel
A. Rabeler, 90, of Morrison Road, Acra, died Saturday, June 12, 2004 at the Eden
Park Health Care Center in Catskill, where she had been a patient since Dec. 8,
2003.
She
was born May 30, 1914 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Amanda
(Johnson) Mickelson.
Mrs.
Rabeler had been an area resident since 1986. She was a past member of the Cairo
Golden Age Club, loved to swim, play cards and Bingo.
Survivors
include her daughter Arlene Cody of Acra; three grandchildren, Michael Cody and
wife dawn, Steven Cody and wife Jeanmarie, Jennifer Anaya and husband Richard;
and three great-grandchildren, Steven Cody, Tristian and Freddie Anaya.
Calling
hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Richards Funeral Home, 383
Bross St., Cairo.
Funeral
services will take place 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev.
Robert Johnson, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Hudson, officiating.
Interment
will follow in the family plot of the Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, next to her
late husband.
June 14, 2004, June 15, 2004
LOUIS
E. SCARCELLI
I & O Slutzky employee
CATSKILL---Louis
Edwin Scarcelli, 69, of 57 Allen Street, Catskill, died Saturday evening, June
12, 2004 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, after a very short illness.
He
was born Oct. 13, 1934 in Catskill, the son of the late Pasquale and Julia (Canape)
Scarcelli.
Mr.
Scarcelli was a long-time employee of I & O Slutzky and Co. in Hunter prior
to his retirement.
He
was a loving father and grandfather. He was an avid golfer and long-time member
of the Catskill Golf Club. He was also a member of the Catskill Elks Lodge 1341
BPOE.
Survivors
include three daughters, Louann Neville and husband Jim of Cold Spring, Joann
Schemmel and husband Steve of Charlotte, N.C., and Diane Hopkins and husband
Patrick of Climax; a sister, Marie Porto of Catskill; a brother, Joseph
Scarcelli of Miami, Fla., a brother-in-law, Patsy Porto of Catskill; a
sister-in-law Betty Scarcelli of Miami, Fla., nine grandchildren, Jennifer
Neville, James Neville, Jason Neville, Jessica Neville, JUSTINE Neville, Sarah
Schemmel, Alec Schemmel, Caitlin Hopkins, Alyssa Hopkins; and many cousins,
nieces and nephews.
Mr.
Scarcelli was predeceased by three brothers, Leon Scarcelli, Anthony Scarcelli,
Thomas Scarcelli; and a sister, Evelyn Barris.
Calling
hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Traver & McCurry Funeral
Home, 234 Jefferson Heights, Catskill.
Funeral
services will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, at the funeral home,
followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at ST. Patrick’s Roman
Catholic Church, Bridge St., Catskill. The Rev. John J. Murphy, pastor, will be
officiating.
Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
June 15, 2004
LILLIAN
H. DREGER
Retired LPN
SOUTH
CAIRO---Lillian H. Dreger, 82, died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at Columbia Memorial
Hospital in Hudson.
Born
in Brooklyn, July 26, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Caroline (Buschbaum)
and Frank John Hasse.
Mrs.
Dreger had been a long-time resident of Greene County, living in Athens, Round
Top and most recently a Brookside Mobile Home Park in South Cairo. She was LPN,
retired. Her hobbies included traveling, photography, bingo, the computer and
taking care if stray animals. She was active throughout her life in community
affairs, especially in the military community as she raised her family and was
the spiritual support of her husband. Retired MSgt Walter S. Dreger, while he
served his country. She was active as a Red Cross Gray Lady, Nurse’s Aide, and
as an EMT with Richard’s ambulance Service. She graduated from Central School
for Practical Nurses, Welfare Island, at the age of 46 on Oct. 24, 1967. She was
also active in church, sang in the choir, was a member of the society for
Creative Anachronism Inc., and worked at Greene County Memorial Hospital before
it was closed.
Besides
her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Albert and Frank Haase;
sister, Mildren Totillo; and her husband of 63 years, Walter Stanley Dreger, who
died Jan. 19, 2003.
Survivors
include her daughter, Frances C. Dreger and son-in-law Edward E. Wilson of
Cairo; her son, Walter A. Dreger and daughter-in-law, Catherine Dreger of Leeds;
Theodore Dreger of Long Island; Emma Brooks and Henry Haase of Catskill; six
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Calling
hours are Wednesday, June 16 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Richards Funeral
Home, 383 Bross St., Cairo.
A
memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home which will be
presided over by her grandson Michael B. Wells, DO, of Saginaw, Mich.
Private
cremation will follow with interment at the Round Top Cemetery. Time and date
have not been determined as yet.
Flowers
are appreciated, but a donation to Columbia Memorial Hospice in Hudson or your
local community is also suggested as an alternative.
June 15, 2004
CLIFFORD
J. HAHN JR.
Coxsackie resident
COXSACKIE---Clifford
J. Hahn Jr., 41, of Flint Mine Road, Coxsackie, died suddenly June 13, 2004 at
Ellis Hospital.
He
was born in Queens Dec. 28, 1962, and was the son of the late Clifford Hahn Sr.,
who predeceased him on Dec. 6, 2003, and he is survived by his mother Patricia
M. (O’Toole) Hahn of Coxsackie.
Mr.
Hahn established his own painting company at the time of his death. His hobbies
included fishing, automotive restoration and painting.
He
is survived by his wife Lori (Zion) Hahn and daughter Melissa Hahn of Nassau. He
is also survived by two sisters, Carolyn Hahn of Catskill and Mrs. Joseph
(Patricia) McDowell of Coxsackie, and a niece, Cherelyn Barnard of Kingston.
Calling
hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the W.C. Brady’s Sons Funeral Home, 97
Mansion St., Coxsackie.
Mass
of Christian Burial will be 9 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004 with the Rev. Fr.
John Moyna, pastor, being the celebrant at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in
Coxsackie.
Private
cremation will take place at Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands.
June
16, 2004
ROBERT
J. DONOVAN
U.S. Army veteran
WEST
COXSACKIE---Robert J. Donovan, 60, of Roberts Hill Road, died June 15, 2004.
He
was born in Catskill on June 3, 1944 and was the son of the late Daniel and
Agnes (Monahan) Donovan.
Mr.
Donovan was an avid sports fan and dedicated veteran of Greene County. He had an
honorable discharge from the United States Army in January 1971. He was a
communicant of St. Mary’s R.C. Church in Coxsackie and was a past member of
the New York State National Guard.
He
was a resident of the New Baltimore Township, adjutant of Coxsackie American
Legion Post 166, associate member of Northeast Vietnam Veterans Association,
board member of Greene County Honor a Veteran program, Greene County American
Legion Historian, member of the
Greene
County Advisory Transportation Committee, American Legion baseball coach, past
chairman and member of the Coxsackie Town Planning Board, past member of
Coxsackie Town and Village Youth Commission, past president of Coxsackie Little
League, past manager of Coxsackie Babe Ruth Baseball, past coach of Coxsackie
Girls Softball, past coach of Coxsackie Soccer program, past president, vice
president of the Earlton Fire Department.
He
is survived by his son Patrick Donovan and his wife Kathy of Coxsackie; daughter
Lisa Donovan and her fiancee Michael Savage of Ravena; brothers Daniel Donovan
of West Virginia and Frederick Donovan of Coxsackie; sisters Kathryn Townsend
and Alyce Donovan, both of Kingston; grandchildren Dylan Donovan and Daniel
Colletti; and several cousins.
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the W.C. Brady’s
Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion St., in Coxsackie on Thursday, June 17, 2004
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The
American Legion will conduct a service at the funeral home Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Mass
of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m. at St.
Mary’s R.C. Church in Coxsackie with the Rev. Fr. John Moyna as celebrant.
Interment
will follow in the family plot of St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery.
June
16, 2004
JOHN
J. KING
Avid card player
Cornwallville---John
J. King, 86, died June 11, 2004 in Fort Pierce, Fla.
He
was born in Ireland on June 25, 1917 and was the son of the late Thomas and
Helen (Coohill) King.
Mr.
King has been an area resident since 1971 and is a member or Our Lady of Knock
Shrine in East Durham, the East Durham Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order
of the Hibernians.
He
was an avid card player and he loved to cane chairs. Prior to his retirement, he
was employed by the Brinks Armored Car Company.
He
is survived by his wife Anna M. (Egan) King of Cornwallville; sons Colman King
of Bloomingrove, John King of Metamong, Ill., and Michael King of Fairlawn,
N.J.; daughters Ann (Mohirn) of Hampton and Helen King of Dublin, Ireland;
siblings Stephen and Michael King, Anna Cole and Evelyn Springfield, all of
Ireland; grandchildren Dawn King, Mary Mohrin, Catherine, Sean, Gavin, Patrick,
Megan, Thomas and Erin King.
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to attend the calling hours at the Richards
Funeral Home, Bross St. in Cairo, on Thursday, June 17, 2004 from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. the Knights of Columbus will hold
services in his memory at the funeral home.
Mass
of the Christian Burial will take place on Friday, June 18, 2004 at noon at Our
Lady of Knock Shrine, Route 145 in East Durham, with the Rev. Fr. J. Nunan,
pastor, as the celebrant.
Contributions
in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1680,
North Canton, Ohio 44720.
June
16, 2004
EDWIN
G. MULBURY
Former county coroner
WINDHAM---Edwin
Graham Mulbury, M.D., died Monday, June 14, 2004 at Columbia Memorial Hospital
in Hudson.
Born
on May 233, 1906 in Windham, he was the son of the late Claude and Daisy Osborn
Mulbury.
Dr.
Mulbury was a founding member and served on the board of directors of the
Windham Country Club. He was a member of the American Academy of Family
Practice, the American Academy of Medicine (AMA), Mountain Lodge 259 of the
Masons, lifetime member of the Windham Fire Company, a school physician, FAA
examiner and was county coroner for many years.
Dr.
Mulbury was married to Ida F. Steinberger Mulbury who survives him.
He
is also survived by David and Hilde Mulbury, Marilyn Gabriel and her husband
John, Cynthia Blair and her husband Paul, Harold Hempstead and his wife Janet,
Peter and Anne Mulbury and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends
may call at the Decker Funeral Home, 134 Main St., in Windham, on Wednesday,
June 16, 2004
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Funeral
services will be held on Thursday, June 17 at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with
the Rev. Robert Johnson officiating.
Interment
will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Ashland.
In
lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Windham Fire
Company.
June
17, 2004
JULIUS
R. HALES
Arrangements incomplete
ATHENS---Julius
R. Hales, 76, of Route 385, Athens, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at the
Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Albany.
Born
in Guttenburg, N.J., Jan. 8, 1928, he was the son of the late Antone and Anna (Gaspar)
Hales.
Calling
hours will be held at the Richards Funeral Home, 28 North Vernon St., Athens,
Sunday, June 20 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral
services will take place Monday at St. Patrick’s Church in Athens.
Interment
will follow in the family plot of the New Athens Rural Cemetery.
Further
information with more complete obituary to follow.
June
18, 2004, June 19, 2004
JULIUS
R. HALES
Athens resident
ATHENS---Julius
R. Hales, 76, of Route 385, Athens, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at the
Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Albany.
He
was born in Guttenburg, N.J., Jan. 8, 1928, he was the son of the late Antone
and Anna (Gaspar) Hales.
Mr.
Hales has been an area resident for over 75 years. He served with the U.S. Army
as a sergeant from 1950-1952.
He
was a member of the Athens American Legion and a communicant of St. Patrick’s
Church in Athens. He was a member of the Athens Paddock Club.
He
loved gardening, baseball and golfing. He was a Mets fan. He also coached for
the Little League in Athens. After 33 years he shot his first deer,
Survivors
include his wife Marlene A. (Spreckels) Hales of Athens; two sons, Richard and
his wife Cathlene of Illinois, and Carl of Athens; two daughters, Sharon Hales
of Scotiam Mrs. Jeffrey (Susan) McNaughton of Selkirk; a brother, Frank Hales of
Alabama; a sister, Elizabeth Vab Shaak of Athens; five grandchildren, Sharlynn,
Norman, Vanessa, Jane Ann, and philip; a great-grandchild Isabel; and several
cousins, nieces and nephews.
Calling
hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Richards Funeral Home, 28
North Vernon St., Athens.
Mass
of Christian Burial will be Monday, June 221, at St. Patrick’s Church ,
Athens.
Interment
will follow in the family plot of the New Athens Rural Cemetery.
Memorial
contributions can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation c/o Albany Medical
Center, 37 New Scotland Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12208.
June 18, 2004
DENNIS
L. HEATH DR.
Sears Co. technician
BALTIMORE,
MD.---Dennis L. Heath Sr., 36, died on June 4, 2004.
He
was born on Oct 17, 1967 in Catskill to Francis Heath of Catskill and Leonard
Belcher of Winterhaven, Fla.
Dennis
grew up in Catskill and was a graduate of Catskill High School. He relocated to
Baltimore in 1986 and was employed at Johns Hopkins as a Maintenance Department
Supervisor for 13 years. He was most recently employed by Sears Co. as a heating
and cooling technician.
Dennis
attended the Second Baptist Church in Catskill as a child and was now a member
of the Southern Baptist Church in Baltimore. His special interests were
basketball, golfing, football and dominoes.
Mr.
Heath is survived by his wife Mrs. Marilyn (Melton) Heath of Baltimore; children
Damar Neal of Catskill , and Lauren Melton and Dennis Heath Jr., both of
Baltimore. He also leaves to cherish his memory: his sisters Sheila Heath of
Baltimore, and Lynette and Bertha Heath, both of Albany; brothers Duane Heath
(Andrea) and James “Greg” Heath (Kim), all of Catskill; five aunts; four
uncles; one godson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial
services will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at the Second Baptist
Church on Main Street in Catskill. The Rev. Richard D. Turpin, pastor, will be
officiating.
Funeral
arrangements are under the direction or the Traver and McCurry Funeral Home in
Catskill.
June 19, 2004, June 23, 2004
FRANCIS
J. SARACIONE
U.S. Navy veteran
HANNCROIX---Francis
J. Saracione, 66, of route 51, died June 17, 2004 at his residence after a long
illness.
He
was born in the Bronx. NY on Jan. 15, 1938 and was the son of Louis C. and
Theresa C. (Bastone) Saracione.
Francis
served on the U.S.S. Wisconsin Association Battleship BB64 in the United States
Navy from 1955 go 1958 in Korea.
He
was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Coxsackie and a member of the V.F.W.
#1094 of Ravena. Druign his working career, he was employed as an iron worker
for the NYC Local #361 from 1963 to 1983. He was also a wood crafter and, in his
later years, he owned and operated Frank’s Hot Dogs in Hannacroix from 1994 to
2004.
He
is survived by his wife of 44 years, Grace E. (Walsh) Saracione of Hannacroix;
two sons, Michael J. of Earlton and Francis J. of North Carolina; four
daughters, Susan A. Blanchfield and Patricia L. Smink, both of Indiana, Grace E.
Ramnes of Balston Spa and Gina M. Saracione of Hannacroix; a brother, Louis P.
Saracione of West Islip, NY; a sister, Louise Lubrano of Coatsville, Penn.; 11
grandchildren , three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the W.C. Brady’s
Sons Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street in Coxsackie, on Monday, June 21 and
Tuesday, June 22 from 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mass
of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, June 23 at 9 a.m. at St.
Mary’s R.C. Church in Coxsackie, with the Rev. Fr, J. Moyne, Pastor, as the
celebrant.
Interment
will follow in the family plot of St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery in Coxsackie.
In
lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Community
Hospice, 47 Liberty Street, Catskill, NY 12414.
June
21, 2004
MARGARET
DEBENEDICTUS
Registered nurse
CATSKILL---Margaret
DeBenedictus, 88, lifelong Catskill resident, died Saturday, June 19, 2004, at
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
She
was born July 12, 1915 in Catskill, the daughter of the late Bonaventure and
Angelina (Changes) Bramdone.
Mrs.
DeBenedictus was a Registered Nurse for many years prior to her retirement from
Eden Park Nursing Home in Catskill.
She
was an active member of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Catskill.
Margaret
was a devoted wife, mother and dedicated caretaker of her entire family.
Survivors
include her son, Stephen DeBenedictus of Mount Vernon; two brothers, Anthony
Brandone of Catskill and John Brandone of South Cairo; one granddaughter,
Allisha Tedesco and husband Ted of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two great-grandsons,
Nicholas and Vincent Tedesco of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Mrs.
DeBenedictus was predeceased by her husband Salavatore DeBenedictus in 1964; and
two sisters, Nina Smith and Philomena Brandone.
Calling
hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Traver & McCurry Funeral
Home, 234 Jefferson Heights, Catskill.
Funeral
services will be 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian
Burial at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Catskill. The Rev. John J.
Murphy, pastor, will be officiating,
Interment
will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
June 22, 2004
JAMES
GREGORY
Avid music lover
KINGSTON---James
Gregory, 25, of Kingston, died Saturday, June 19, at Benedictine Hospital, where
he had been a patient.
Mr.
Gregory was born in Hudson on Aug. 2, 1978, to the late Raymond L. Gregory and
Linda Orbon Gregory Smith.
He
enjoyed fishing and was an avid music lover.
Survivors
include his mother, Mrs. Douglas (Linda) Smith of Palenville; two sisters,
Barbara Gregory of Catskill; and Laura Smith of Palenville; and several aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Funeral
service will be noon Wednesday in the Remembrance Chapel of the Millspaugh
Camerato Funereal Home, 139 Jeffeson Heights with the Rev. Linda McEathron,
pastor of the Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church in Palenville
officiating.
Calling
hours will be 10 a.m. to noon prior to the funeral.
Interment
will follow in the Chatham Rural Cemetery.
June 22, 2004, June 23, 2004
FLORENCE
P. HUNTER
Teacher
CATSKILL---Florence
P. Hunter, 90, native Catskillian, died Monday, June 21 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital’s Hospice Unit following a brief illness.
Florence
Caroline Palmer was born March 9, 1914 on Bushnell Avenue, daughter of Arthur
and Gertrude Lee Palmer.
She
graduated from High School in 1932, New Paltz Normal School in 1935, New York
State Teachers’ College and received her B.S. in Elementary Education from
Columbia University.
She
taught her first year at the Irving School, the spent the next ten years as a
Third Grade teacher at Grandview School.
On
May 7, 1947, she married Ralph F. Hunter and they bought a home in Jefferson
Heights, the neighborhood she has lived in ever since.
Her
volunteer work included Sunday School teacher at First Presbyterian Church,
Brownie and Intermediate Girl Scout Leader, assisted at Public Health Clinics
and solicited for the Red Cross and other such organizations.
She
was a member of the Catskill Monday Club, On-Ti-Ora Chapter NSDAR, Atateka Club,
Trustee Emeritus of the Greene County Historical Society.
Survivors
include her brother, Ralph F. Palmer of Delray, Fla.; three nieces, Jean Terry
and Eleanor Page, both of East Greenbush, and Caroline Mickle of Wilton, Conn.;
a nephew, William Palmer of Kinderhook; four great-nephews; two great-nieces;
and one great-great-nephew.
Mrs.
Hunter was predeceased by her parents, brothers William and Frank Palmer, nephew
Thomas, and husband, Ralph F. Hunter on Sept. 12, 1989.
Funeral
services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 24, in the Remembrance Chapel of the
Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 149 Jefferson Heights, Catskill, with the Rev.
Vicky Eastland, pastor of the First Reformed Church, officiating.
Interment
will follow in the Town of Catskill Cemetery.
Memorial
contributions may be made to the Leeds Reformed Church or the Greene County
Historical Society.
June
22, 2004
JAMES
COLBY
Lexington firefighter
HUNTER---James
Colby, 78, of Westkill, died June 20, at Rutland Regional Medical Center in West
Rutland, Vt.
He
was born Feb. 7, 1926 to Augustus and Cecilia Tienken Colby in New York City.
An
Army Veteran in World War II, Mr. Colby was a manage of Food Fare in New York
City and also was a doorman before retiring.
He
was a member of the Town of Lexington Fire Company, Town of Lexington Democratic
Club, Westkill Lexington Community Improvement Association, Westkill Community
Cemetery Association, and the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Post
in Prattsville.
Survivors
include daughter Carol Salisbury of West Rutland, Vt.; a son, Robert Colby of
Ghent; a sister, Helen Burns of the Bronx; and two grandsons, Joshua Salisbury
and Joseph Colby.
Mr.
Colby was predeceased by his wife Margaret in 2000.
Calling
hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Aston and Basagic Funeral
Home, 7742 Main St., Hunter.
Services
will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, June 25 at the funeral home. Officiating will
be the Rev. Christopher Berean.
Interment
will follow in the Westkill Community Cemetery.
Memorial
donations may be made to the Community Hospice.
June
23, 2004
PEARL
MACKEY HASKINS
Centurian
MEDUSA---Pearl
Mackey Haskins, 104, of Medusa, died at her home on Tuesday, June 22, 2004.
Born
in Preston Hollow March 18, 1900, she was the daughter of the late Austin C. and
Bertie (White) Mackey.
Mrs.
Haskins was baptized in 1915 when Rev. Hook was the minister at the Christian
Church, later called the Christian Congregationalist now the United Church of
Christ. She was the church organist when Rev. Simon Lyman was minister for
several years. She was a member of the Ladies Fellowship of the Church, past
president of the Rebecca Lodge having worked her way through the chairs, a
member of the Eastern Star Lodge of Oak Hill for many years, a charter member of
the Ladies Auxiliary of the Clark White American Legion Post #589, the Clematis
Club, the Potter Hollow Grange, and the Medusa Volunteer Fire Company Ladies
Auxiliary. She taught in many districts schools before going to the
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk district in 1954 retiring from there in 1965. Mrs.
Haskins and her husband Henry sold their farm and stock in 1965 due to Henry’s
ill health. They spent the winters in Florida and summers in the north after the
sale of their farm until Henry’s death in 1977. In 1981 Pearl purchased the
Ralph Disbrow property in Medusa where she lived until her death.
Survivors
include her nieces, Elizabeth Jennings of Syracuse; nephew, Lawrence Mackey of
Glenmont; nephew, Malcolm Bards’ widow, Virginia Bard of Niskuyana.
A
memorial service will be conducted by Rev. Warren Beeman at the United Church of
Christ in Medusa Sunday June 27, 2004 at 11 p.m. There will be a dinner
immediately following the service at the Medusa Volunteer Firehouse to which
relatives and friends are invited.
Arrangements
are under the direction of the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4498 state Route 81,
Greenville.
As
to her wishes she made an anatomical donation to the Albany Medical College.
Those who wish may contribute in Pearls’ memory to the United Church of Christ
in Medusa.
June
23, 2004
JOHN
W. MEEHAN
Bluegrass musician
LIVINGSTON---John
W. Meehan, 68, died June 19, 2004 at the Adventist Nursing Home in Livingston,
NY.
He
was born in Flushing, NY on Nov 18, 1935 and was the son of Jean Wilcox and the
late John M. Meehan.
He
was employed at the Oakwood School in Spakenville, NY as a cook. He was a former
soldier of the Salvation Army for many years. A lifelong bluegrass musician, he
was also a member of the Livingston 7th Day Adventist Church of
Livingston.
He
is survived by his wife of 29 years, Ruth A. Meehan of Livingston; mother Jean
Wilcox and his step-father Dean Wilcox; brother Tom Meehan; sister Judy Kish; 10
children, 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Valenti and
Richards Funeral Home, 700 Town Hall Drive in Hudson on Thursday, June 254, 2004
from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Funeral
services will take place on Thursday, June 24 at 8 p.m. at the funeral home with
the Pastor Steven Torres, of the Livingston 7th Day Adventist Church,
officiating.
Private
cremation will take place at the Albany Rural Crematorium.
Interment
of his cremations will take place at a later date at the convenience of the
family in the family plot of the Mellenville Union Cemetery in Mellenville.
June
24, 2004
NANCY
J. KELLY
Lifetime area resident
Purling---Nancy
J. Kelly (Susie), 55, of Route 31, passed away suddenly on June 21, 2004 at her
residence.
She
was born in Margaretville, NY on Jan. 3, 1949 and was the daughter of the late
Charles Sanford and Katie Porter Wood.
Nancy
has been a lifetime area resident. She loved to knit, sew and read.
She
is survived by her husband of 35 years James P. Kelly of Purling; son James
Kelly, Jr. of Kentucky; daughter Mrs. Brian (Patricia) Thorpe of Palenville;
sister Lynda Fuegmann of Sharon Springs, NY and grandchildren Owen and Abigail
Thorpe.
Besides
her parents, she was predeceased by step-father LeRoy Wood.
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Richards
Funeral Home, Bross Street in Cairo, on Friday, June 25, 2004 from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m.
Funeral
services will take place on Saturday, June 26 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home,
with the Rec. David Tipple, Pastor of the Kiskatom Reformed Church, officiating.
Interment
will follow in the family plot of the Round Top Cemetery.
June 24, 2004
KEVIN R. LAVALLEY
HUDSON---Graveside
services for Kevin R. LaValley, who died June 4 in Orlando, Fla., were conducted
Monday in Cedar Park Cemetery in Hudson with Deacon Charles O’Neill
officiating.
June 24, 2004
LLOYD
H. SHOVE
U.S. Army veteran
WEST
COXSACKIE---Lloyd Herbert Shove, 75, of Roberts Hill road, died peacefully at
his home after a long illness with his family around him on June 23, 2004.
He
was born Oct. 26, 1928 in Armonk, NY and was the son of the late Frank and Zora
B. (Henry) Shove.
He
was retired from Atlantic Cement Co. after 26 years of service. He was also a
past employee of the Anew York State Thruway Authority. He served his country in
the United Stated Army from 1947 to 1954.
He
is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pauline E. (Sevilla) Shove of West
Coxsackie; sons Lloyd Shove, Jr. and Jeffrey Shove, both of West Coxsackie,
Brian Shove of Georgia and Nathan Shove of Coxsackie; daughter Zora Shove of
Hawaii; brother Frank Shove of
Besides
his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, George and Donald Shove and sister
Violet Warga.
The
family wishes to express their deepest gratitude and thanks to the Community
Hospice of Greene County, Bernadette Timan, the Veteran’s Hospital of Albany,
Ellen McGough and Dr. Hatoum.
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to call at the W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc.
Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street in Coxsackie, on Saturday, June 26, 2004 from 3
p.m. to 6 p.m.
Private
cremation took place Thursday, June 24 at the Albany Rural Crematorium in
Menands.
In
lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Community
Hospice of Greene County, 47 Liberty Street, Catskill NY 12414. Envelopes may be
obtained at the funeral home for your convenience.
June
25, 2004
MARY
ANN SPINNER
New York State employee
SURPRISE---Mary
Ann Spinner, 50, of Surprise, died at the Albany Medical Center in Albany on
June 23, 2004, after a short illness.
She
was born in New York City on Feb. 13, 2004, the daughter of Eileen (Ferris)
Corry and the late John Corry.
Mrs.
Spinner was employed by New York State at the Office of General Services in
Albany.
She
will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt.
Survivors
include her mother Eileen Corry of Greenville, her husband, August (Skip)
Spinner of Surprise, a daughter, Colleen Spinner, a son, Brian Spinner, both of
Surprise, a son, Rick Spinner serving with the U.S. Marine Corps., two sisters,
Julia Crosby and Eileen Hayman, three brothers, John, Stephen and Richard Corry
and several nieces and nephews.
Calling
hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at
the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville.
Funeral
services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home with a 10 a.m. Mass of
Christian Burial from St. John the Baptist Church.
Interment
will be in the Greenville Cemetery.
Memorial
contributions may me made to the Greenville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 332,
Greenville or to the Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Chapter, 1717 Central
Ave., Albany, N.Y, 12205.
June
25, 2004
ANNE
MARIE WEDLICH
Graveside service
ROUND
TOP---Graveside services for Anne Marie Wedlich, 58, of Titusville, Fla., who
died March 8, 2004, at here home in Titusville, will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday,
June 29, 2004, at the Round Top Cemetery in Round Top.
Rev.
Fr. J. Nunan, Pastor of the Sacred Heart Church of Cairo will officiate the
graveside service at the cemetery.
The
day of the graveside service, everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery.
Local
funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Richards Funeral Home, Bross
Street, Cairo.
June
28, 2004
JOAN
F. DISBROW
Homemaker
GREENPORT---Joan
F. Disbrow, 68, of Town Hall Drive, died Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Columbia
Memorial Hospital.
Born
Feb. 9, 1936 in Great Barrington, Mass., she was the daughter of the late
Raymond and Eleanor (Eichstedt) Decker.
She
was a homemaker.
Survivors
include her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Ernst Wase of Leeds; four
sons, Robert L. Disbrow of Mesa, Ariz., Howard W. Disbrow of Chicago, David P.
Disbrow of Catskill and Thomas J. Disbrow of Duanesburg; a brother, James
“Butch” Decker of Hillsdale; two sisters, Ruthe Decker of Virginia and Linda
Heenie of Connecticut; two grandsons, David P. Disbrow Jr. of Linlithgo and
Thomas J. Disbrow Jr., of Duanesburg; four granddaughters, Jennifer Delano of
Massachusetts, Jacklyn Wase and Sierra Wase, both of Leeds, and Jessika Disbrow
of Linlithgo; several step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs.
Disbrow was predeceased by her companion, William Lippman, and her brother,
Edward Decker.
Calling
hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Bates & Anderson-
Redmond
& Keeler Funeral Home, 110 Green St., Hudson, with funeral services
following at 7 p.m.
Graveside
services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cedar Park Cemetery in Hudson.
June
29, 2004
VIRGINIA
B. HOULE
Home health aide
CATSKILL---Virginia
B. Houle, 74, better known as “Aunt Gin” died Friday, June 25, at Columbia
Memorial Hospital in Hudson after a long illness.
She
was born July 13, 1929 in Middleburgh, N.Y., the daughter of the late Leon and
Louise (Cartwright) Groff.
Mrs.
Houle was a resident of Dumond Street, Village of Catskill for many years.
She
was employed as a waitress and a home health aide for many years.
Survivors
include four sisters and a brother, countless nieces and nephews. Dear to Aunt Gin’s
heart were great-nieces Gloria, Lucia and Gabriella.
Mrs.
Houle was predeceased by a sister and best friend Gloria Remley.
Private
cremation took place Monday, June 28, at the Albany Rural Crematory, Menands.
Funeral
arrangements were under
the direction of the Richards Funeral Home 383 Bross St., Cairo.
June
29, 2004
NANCY
A. LOGLIO
Dietary consultant
COXSACKIE---Nancy
a. Loglio, 75, of Schoharie Tpk., Athens, died June 28, 2004, at Albany Medical
Center Hospital, Albany, NY.
She
was born in the Bronx, NY, on Feb. 20, 1929, the daughter of the late Ralph and
Florence (De Micco) Narcisse.
Nancy
was an area resident for two years and was a communicant of St. Patrick’s
Church, Athens. She loved painting, reading, writing, writing poetry, and
gardening.
Prior
to her retirement she was employed by the Einstein Medical Center, NYC, as a
dietary consultant.
She
is survived by her husband Vincent Loglio; two sons, Frank Loglio of the Bronx
and Ralph Loglio of Athens; four daughters, Stephanie Pinghera of the Bronx,
Kristine Bufano of Conn., Lianne Salisbury of Athens, and Lisa Loglio of the
Bronx; three sisters, Marion Bray of Piermont, NY, Frances Di Menna of Blauvelt,
NY. And Lorraine Bara of Nanuet, NY; ten grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to call at the W.C. Brady’s Sons, Inc.
Funeral Home, Mansion St., Coxsackie, on Wednesday, June 30, from 2-5 p.m. and
7-9 p.m.
Mass
of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, at
St. Patrick’s Church, Athens.
Interment
will follow in the family plot of the new Athens Rural Cemetery.
In
lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association,
50 Colvin Ave., Albany, NY 12206-1108. For your convenience envelopes can be
obtained at the funeral home.
June
29, 2004
ELEANOR
O’NEILL
Computer programmer
PALENVILLE---Eleanor
“Mickey” O’Neill, 73, of 124 Hickory Hollow DR., Palenville, died Sunday,
June 27, 2004 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.
Born
July 15, 1930 in Whitestone, NY, she the daughter of the late Walter and
Catherine (Donahue) Meehan.
Mrs.
O’Neill was a computer programmer for Abatelli Insurance in Bayside prior to
her retirement. She has been a Palenville resident since 1985. She was a
communicant at Sacred Heart Church in Palenville. She generously donated her
time and caring to the children of Sacred Heart Church as a CCD teacher for
seven years. She was also a member of the Palenville Fire Department Ladies
Auxiliary.
Survivors
include her husband of 55 years, Arthur O’Neill of Palenville; five children,
Catherine Synan and husband Edward of Palenville; John O’Neill and wife Laura,
of Whitestone, NY; Patricia Rodgers and husband Richard of Palenville; Arthur
O’Neill and wife Judy of Centereach, NY; Sarah Flynn and husband Mark of
Barnegat, NJ; 15 grandchildren ; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She
was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Lucas; two brothers, Walter Meehan and
James Meehan.
Calling
hours are Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Traver & McCurry Funeral
Home, 234 Jefferson Heights, Catskill.
Funeral
services will be held 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home followed by a 10
a.m. Mass of Christina Burial at Sacred Heart Church, Palenville. The Rev. Roger
Hall OFM, will be officiating.
Interment
will follow at the Palenville Cemetery.
June 30, 2004
EUNICE
GRIMALDI
United Nations Facilitator
CATSKILL---Eunice
Grimaldi, 90, formerly of the Pavilion in Catskill, died Saturday, June 26,
2004, at Columbia-Greene Long Term Care where she had been a patient since Dept.
0, 2002.
Born
on Sept. 19, 1913 in Innisvale, Queensland, Australia to the late Edmond and
Elixa Corr Jones.
She
had a Master’s Degree in Political Science and Communications.
In
Australia, she was a politician until she was appointed to Diplomatic Assistant
and received a meritorious achievement award from the Queen of Britain.
She
immigrated to the United States and was employed at the United Nations in New
York City as a facilitator with the American Foreign Students and American Field
Services as a liaison for the student foreign studies program.
Survivors
include a sister, Else
Dunbar of Australia; five nieces and two nephews; and a brother-in-law,
Llagen J. Kallemeyn of Blue Jay, Calif.
She
was predeceased by her husband and a sister, Bery Kallemeyn.
Private
services will be conducted at the Monticello Park and Mortuary in Colton, Calif.
Local
arrangements were under the direction of the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home at
139 Jefferson Heights in Catskill.
June
30, 2004
FRIEDA
J. JOHNSON
Area resident since 1970
SMITH’S
LANDING---Frieda J. Johnson, 97, of Walnut Street, died Sunday, June 27, 2004 at
the Valley Hospital in Ridewood, N.J.
Born
Feb. 15, 1907, in Ulster Park, she was the daughter of the late William J. and
Anna Dierolf Kendrick.
An
area resident since 1970, she was predeceased by her husband Paul H. Johnson in
1988, as well as her son Walter Johnson in 1995, brother William Kendrick and
sister Martha Lifer.
Survivors
include her daughter-in-law Ann Johnson and grandsons David P. and Brian W.
Johnson, all of Fairlawn, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
Her
funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Seamon-Wilsey funeral Home,
Inc., corner of John and Lafayette Streets in Saugerties.