Obituaries
from the Daily Mail
April 2005
Transcribed by Barbara Craddock
Obituaries provided by Sylvia Hasenkopf
April 1, 2005
PATRICIA
C. KEEHNER
Loving Mother
CAIRO---Patricia C. Keehner, 64, of
Elizabeth Terrace, Cairo, died March 30, 2005 at St. Peter’s Hospital in
Albany.
She was born in Queens, N.Y., Sept 9, 1940,
and was the daughter of the late Roger and Edith (Kurtz) Smith.
She has been an area resident for two years.
She loved to work puzzles and crossword puzzles and she loved to collect
lighthouses.
Survivors include a son, Robert K. Keehner
of Ferndale, N.Y., two daughters, Darlene McGovern of Mastic, N.Y., and Deborah
Keehner of Marlboro, N.Y., and step-daughter Joann VonHolan of Babylon, N.Y.,
step-daughter Chris Busterna of St. Augustine, FL, a brother, Roger Smith of
Holbrook, N.Y., two sisters, Eileen Handler of Cairo, and Edith Bogart of
Clifton Park, N.Y., also survived by 13 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Besides her mother and father, she is
predeceased by a daughter, Denise Marie Keehner.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M.
Saturday, from the Richards Funeral Home, Bross St., Cairo.
Funeral services will take place 8 P.M.
Saturday at the funeral home, with Rev. Fr. J. Nunan, Pastor of the Sacred Heart
Church of Cairo, officiating.
Private cremation services will take place
on Monday at the Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, N.Y. 12211. Envelopes
may be obtained at the funeral home for your convenience.
April 1, 2005
JOSEPH
MICHAEL MEYER
Former Catskill resident
RALEIGH, N.C. ---Joseph Michael Meyer, 94,
died March 23, 2005 at Universal Health Care Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Born in Brooklyn, he lived in Catskill for
about 35 years and recently moved to Raleigh. Mr. Meyer was a veteran of the
U.S. Army serving in the Pacific Theater.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years,
Marion Hanel Meyer; sons Robert J. Meyer of Manassas, VA and John C. Meyer of
Rochester, N.Y.; daughter Barbara Moen of Raleigh, N.C.; grandchildren, Keylan
Sarkus, Patrick Moen, and Kara Cook all of Raleigh, and Andrew Meyer, Rachel
Meyer and Lauren Meyer, all of Rochester, and five great- grandchildren.
A funeral service was held March 26 in the
chapel of Raleigh Memorial Park Mausoleum.
April 1, 2005
DONALD
C. PELTON
Arrangements incomplete
CLIMAX—Donald C. Pelton, 68, of Finch
Road, Climax, died Wednesday, March 29, 2005 at his residence. Funeral
arrangements under the directions of the W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home,
97 Mansion St., Coxsackie, are to be announced.
April 2, 2005
JANICE
L. JONES
Arrangements incomplete
HUDSON---Janice L. Jones, 49, of Catskill,
died suddenly Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
Funeral services, under the direction of
Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, Catskill, are presently incomplete.
April 2, 2005
EARL
J. MARTIN
Volunteer fireman
SAUGERTIES---Earl J. Martin, Sr., 88, of 155
Main Street and formerly of Valley Street, died Friday, April 1, 2005 at the
Eden Park Nursing Home in Catskill after a lengthy illness.
Born Feb. 5, 1917 in Catskill, he was the
son of the late William and Ida Peirman Martin.
A lifetime area resident, he was employed
for many years at the Cantine Paper Mill as an electrician.
He was a veteran of World War 11 where he
served in the United States Army and was awarded the Purple Heart, the European
African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with two Bronze Service Stars, and the
Good Conduct Medal.
He was an active member of the Saugerties
Fire Department, where he served as Chief in 1963. He was a life member of C.A.
Lynch Hose Company and a life member of the Washington Hook and Ladder Company.
He was a member of the Saugerties Exempts Fireman’s association, the Hudson
Valley Volunteer Fireman’s Association and the Ulster County Volunteer
Fireman’s Association. He served as the C.A. Lynch Santa Claus for area
youngsters at Christmas for over 25 years.
He was a 50-year member of the Saugerties
American Legion Post #72 and a member of the Malden Dock Club.
He was predeceased by his first wife
Margaret in 1975 and his second wife Freda in 2005. He was also predeceased by
three brothers, Kenneth, Arthur, and Charles Martin, and two sisters, Mary
DeCarmine and Theresa Hennessee.
Survivors include his son, Earl J. Martin,
Jr. of Saugerties; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.,
Monday, April 4 at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc., corner of John and
Lafayette Streets.
Interment with military honors by the
Saugerties American Legion Post # 72 and the firematic honors by the Saugerties
Fire Department will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saugerties.
April 3, 2005
JANICE
LOUISE JONES
“Tookie”
CATSKILL---Janice Louise Jones of Catskill
died Wednesday, March 30, 2005 after a long illness
Born on Jan. 12, 1956 in Albany, she was the
daughter of the late Samuel and Amelia Marjorie Jones. From the day she was
born, she was nicknamed “Tookie”.
Her formative years were spent in Coeymans,
where she accepted Jesus as her personal savior at a young age and was baptized
at the Riverview Missionary Baptist Church. At Riverview, Janice was an active
member of the Sunday school, Youth Ministries and sang in both the Junior and
Youth Choirs. In 1971, her family relocated to Catskill.
Janice graduated from Catskill High School
in 1974. She furthered her education at Johnson C. Smith University in
Charlotte, South Carolina and also attended Columbia-Greene Community College.
In 1994, Janice was diagnosed with kidney
failure and became a candidate for kidney transplant. Her youngest brother,
Officer Andrew D. Jones of the Catskill Police Department, was tested and became
the primary donor. On January 16, 1996 the transplant operation took place at
Albany Medical Center.
Before being placed on disability, Janice
was employed at the Giving Tree Day Care Center in Catskill. Throughout her
illness, she stayed active in her church and community. Janice joined Morning
Star Missionary Baptist Church in Albany in 1998. At Morning Star, she sang in
the choir and was a member of the Morning Star Ensemble.
She was a faithful member of the Hudson
River Frontier Missionary Baptist Association until her illness made it
impossible to participate on a regular basis. In the Association, Janice served
as President and Vice president of the Sunday School and Baptist Training Union
Auxiliary.
Janice sang with the Treble Choraliers of
Catskill. She also sang at weddings. She was the cheerleading advisor for
Catskill High School for a number of years and a volunteer with the Catskill
Community Center Drum and Drill Team.
Janice loved watching television and
especially loved “Lifetime” movies, Bruce Lee movies and Star Trek. A
romantic at heart, she was an avid Harlequin romance reader. She loved to
crochet and knit and complete word searches and crossword puzzles. While
residing at Greene County Long Term Care, Janice passed the time painting by
numbers. She was fond of her Teddy bear and could be seen with him most of the
time. She also loved collecting clowns.
Janice is survived by her daughter Shawna
Renee Jones of Catskill; her sisters Sandra T. McCreary and her husband Larry of
Landover, Maryland, Kimberly G. Jones-Holt of Catskill and Roxanne Jones Booth
and her husband Antonio of Nashua, New Hampshire; her brothers, Samuel-Moses
Jones of New York City and Andrew D. Jones and his wife Kim of Catskill; two
dear and loving aunts, Mrs. Zelda Foy Mrs. Forrest Ann Jones; adopted sisters
Elaine Grant and Euodias Thorpe; god-brothers Kyle and Wesley Harris;
god-daughter Theresa Vantassle; best friends Eleanor Erceg Diller and Patty
Vantassle special lifelong friend Walter “Butch” Brandow; dear and special
great-nephew Desante Holt, whom she cared for like a son; a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and a supporting and caring church family.
Relatives and friends may call at the Second
Missionary Baptist Church on Main Street in Catskill on Tuesday, April 5 from 10
a.m. to noon. Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday at the church.
Interment will follow at the Town of
Catskill Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of Traver and McCurry Funeral Home of Catskill.
April 3, 2005
VINCENT
J. MEO
Beauty Shop Owner
NEW PORT RICHEY---Vincent J. Meo, 81, of New
Port Richey, FL, died March 25, 2005 at Gulfside Regional Hospice, New Port
Richey, FL.
Born in Catskill, July 11, 1924, he was the
son of the late Vincent and Jenny (Vitola) Meo.
Mr. Meo was a retired self-employed
hairdresser. He was the owner and operator of the Cairo Beauty Mark. He moved to
Florida 10 years ago. He was an Army veteran of World War 11, and a Purple Heart
recipient. He was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife Elvira Meo of New
Port Richey, FL; daughter Denise Nelson of New Port Richey; three brothers,
Joseph Meo of Catskill, Frank Meo of Brooklyn, and Louis Meo of Albany; two
sisters, Philomena Cimineri of Clyde, NY and Angelina Meo of Catskill; three
grandchildren, and cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, John Meo
and Dan Meo.
Funeral services were held under the
direction of the Arlington Funeral Home, New Port Richey, FL.
April 3, 2005
AGNES
R. STEWART
Newberry’s employee
CATSKILL---Agnes Ruth Sutherland Stewart,
97, of Brooks Lane, Catskill died Thursday, March 17, 2005 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital in Hudson.
Born on Dec. 13, 1907 in Marbletown, NY, she
was the daughter of the late Simon and Laura (Wood) Sutherland.
Agnes was an employee of J.J. Newberry’s
and A & P Food Market in Catskill. She was a member of the United Methodist
Church of Catskill Senior Fellowship; Eastern Star; and a live member of the
Catskill Elks Lodge Auxiliary.
She was predeceased by her husband Raymond
Stewart on Aug. 27, 1977; two brothers, Herbert and Oscar Sutherland; two
sisters, Frances Bates and Margaret Sutherland; one grandson, Bruce Amos; and a
stepdaughter, Florence Parvi.
Survivors include three sisters, Bessie
Sherman, Thelma Sutherland and Alice Powell, all of Catskill; two brothers,
Percy Sutherland and Norman Sutherland, both of Catskill; one daughter, Doris
Ritenour of Danville, VA; two stepdaughters, Catherine Cole of Kingston and Rae
Maouris of Kingston; four granddaughters and many
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6 at North Marbletown Cemetery. The Rev. Russell
Sargent will be officiating.
Memorials in Agnes’ name may be made to
the United Methodist Church of Catskill Memorial Fund, or Community Hospice of
Columbia-Greene.
Funeral services are under the direction of
Traver & McCurry Funeral Home of Catskill.
April 4, 5, 2005
DENNIS
K. LYONS
Beloved husband and father
FREEHOLD---Dennis K. Lyons, 73 of Sunny Hill
Road, Freehold, died April 2, 2005 after a long illness.
He was born in Brooklyn June 19, 1931 and
was the son of the late Dennis and Lillian (McGrath) Lyons.
Mr. Lyons had been an area resident for the
past six years. He was a communicant of the Sacred Heart Church and Our Lady of
Knock Shrine.
He loved watching the History channel and
reading.
Mr. Lyons also served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife Mary E. (Mahon)
Lyons of Albany; Daniel of New York City, Gerard of Florida, Paul of Freehold,
Vincent of Georgia, four step-daughters, Kathleen of Florida, Veronica of
Brooklyn, Joan-Marie of Maine, Michele of Freehold, two brothers, James Lyons of
Queens, Robert of Florida, two sisters, Carol and Eileen, as well as 12 step
grandchildren.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday at the Richards Funeral Home, 383 Bross St., Cairo.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
11 a.m. at Our Lady of Knock Shrine of Route 145 in East Durham, with Rev. Fr.
J. Nunan, Pastor, the celebrant.
Interment will follow in the Saratoga
National Cemetery.
April 4, 2005
DONALD
C. PELTON
Machinist
COXSACKIE---Donald C. Pelton, 68, of Climax,
died Tuesday, March 29 at his home.
Born Nov. 8, 1936, he was the son of Arthur
C. and Catherine Berney Pelton.
Mr. Pelton attended St. John’s Academy,
Rensselaer.
He was a machinist by trade and was retired
at the time of his death.
When he lived in Albany, he attended Our
Lady Help of Christian’s Church. For many years he was active in the Boy
Scouts Troop 70. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. For
several years he played trumpet in his brother Arthur’s band.
He was employed as a machine operator for
many years at Shaffer Brewery in Albany.
Survivors include his brother, Arthur Pelton
Sr. of Sand Lake, his brother-in-law, Ray Cohen, nephew, Arthur Pelton Jr.
niece, Sgt. Dandra J. Pelton, his son, and several grandchildren.
Mr. Pelton was predeceased by his sister,
Kathleen Pelton Cohen.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of W.C. Brady’s Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion St., Coxsackie.
April 4, 2005
ROSE
SANTORO
Arrangements incomplete
CAIRO---Rose Santoro, 89, of 14 Gioia Drive,
Cairo, died April 2, 2005 at Osceola Regional Hospital in Kissimmee, FL.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of
the Richards Funeral Home, 383 Bross St., Cairo, are to be announced.
April 5, 2005
EDITH
V. CAMERON
Arrangements incomplete
COXSACKIE---Edith V. Cameron, 78, formerly
of Coxsackie, died April 4, 2005, at Windsor, VT. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street,
Coxsackie, will be announced as to the family’s wishes.
April 5, 2005
IRENE
HAAS
Secretary
PICKERINGTON, Ohio---Irene (Holdridge) Haas
of Pickerington, Ohio, died Friday, April 1, 2005 at Winchester Place Nursing
Home.
Born Dec. 1, 1922 in South Cairo to the late
Charles and Ethel (Perry) Holdridge. She has been a resident of Pickerington for
five years.
She retired as Secretary to the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local Union # 232 in Fort Edward in
December 1987 after 34 years of service.
She was formerly a member of Fort Edward
Chapter # 372 O.E.S. and Battle Hill Chapter # 260. She was a past District
Deputy Grand Matron of the Warren-Washington District O.E.S. serving in 1977.
Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda
Clark and her husband Ted of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Cindy Frobel and her
husband Paul of Pickerington, three grandchildren, Meghan, Andrew and Heidi
Frobel of Pickerington; a brother Floyd Holdridge and his wife, Helen of
Catskill; a sister Hilda Rogers and her husband Tom of Cairo, a niece and two
nephews.
Mrs. Haas was predeceased by her husband
Lester on Feb. 25, 1998.
At the request of the deceased, there will
be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Diabetes Association or the charity of choice.
April 5, 2005
JAMES
PETER NARDO
World War 11 veteran
CATSKILL—James Peter Nardo, 87, native of
Catskill died Sunday, April 3, at Eden Park Health Care Center where he had been
a patient since December.
He was born Sept. 22, 1917 to the late
Dominic and Mary Simione Nardo. He was a graduate of St. Patrick’s Academy
Class of 1936 and enlisted in the U.S. Army on Feb. 9, 1942.
A Sergeant with the Reconnaissance NCO, he
served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations with the 149th
Infantry Regiment, 38th Division making estimates in distance of
enemy and enemy emplacements for the directing of mortar fire and served in
three campaigns earning the American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service
Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Philippines Liberation Ribbon.
Upon his return in 1945, he resumed his
occupation with John Marsh’s Grocery Store on Main Street and eventually
became the owner.
Survivors include his daughter, Mary Ann
Haller of Davidson, N.C., grandson, 2nd Lt. Jonathon Robert Haller of
Norfolk, VA, granddaughter, Alicia Kaye Haller-Fisher of Davidson, N.C.;
grandson-in-law, Specialist Dustin Fisher, serving in Iraq, sister, Antoinette
Nardo of Thompson Street, Catskill, brother, John Nardo of Catskill;
sister-in-law Antoinette Nardo of Home Sweet Home in Catskill, as well as many
nieces and nephews.
Mr. Nardo was predeceased by his wife,
Lorraine Roberts Nardo on Dec. 26, 1960; his brother Joseph Nardo and sister
Mary Ricci.
Calling hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
at the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139 Jefferson Heights in Catskill.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church where he was a
faithful parishioner.
Interment will follow in St. Patrick’s
Cemetery.
April 5, 6, 2005
CAROLYN
M. YAGER
Homemaker
CATSKILL---Carolyn M. Yager, 91, Native of
Catskill, died Thursday, March 31, at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson where
she had been a patient since March 25.
She had previously been a resident of Eden
Park Health Care Center following the death of her brother, Harry Yager, with
whom she resided in Kiskatom.
Miss Yager was born June 15, 1913 to the
late Harry R. and Etta Hauver Yager.
She was a homemaker and member of the
kiskatom Fire Company’s Ladies Auxilliary.
Survivors include three nieces: Mrs. Gordon
(Barbara) Craw of Saugerties; Mrs. Jane Freese of Catskill; Mrs. Paula Strang of
New Paltz; her nephew, Gerald N. Yager Jr. of Poughkeepsie; as well as several
great-nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Yager was predeceased by her sister,
Mrs. Walter (Frances) Wolven and two brothers: Gerald N. Yager Sr. and Harry H.
Yager.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m.
Wednesday April 6, in the Remembrance Chapel of the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral
Home, 139 Jefferson Heights in Catskill, with the Rev. Frank Cirone, Pastor of
the Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Rhinebeck officiating.
Calling hours will be at the funeral home
from noon on Wednesday.
Interment will follow in the Town of
Catskill Cemetery.
April 6, 7, 2005
EDITH
V. CAMERON
Loving mother
COXSACKIE---Edith V. Cameron, 78, of
Windsor, VT, and Coxsackie, died April 5, 2005, at Mt. Ascutney Hospital,
Windsor, VT, where she has resided since 1993.
Mrs. Cameron was born March 5, 1927 to the
late George and Edith Fullerton in Tilton, NH.
She was married to the late Manley D.
Blaisdell of So. Royalton, VT. She met and married the late Daniel A. Cameron
and was a resident of Coxsackie for 35 years.
She is the beloved sister of Alice King of
Windsor, VT, and the late George Fullerton of Unity, NH, the late Wendell Wood
of Tilton, NH, the late Samuel Fullerton of Covina, CA, the late Lawrence
Fullerton of Windsor, VT, the late Maida (Skippy) Brown of Huntington Beach, CA,
and the late Nettie Keay of Windsor, VT.
She was the loving mother of Richard Allen
Blaisdell and his wife Faith of Chesterk, VT, Donna Jean Little of Watervliet,
Suzanne Oathout and her husband, Ronald of Cobleskill, John William Blaisdell of
Jacksonville, FL, and stepmother to Manley C. Blaisdell (Mickey) and his wife
Linda of Chester, VT. She was the most adored “Grammy” to nine
grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, as well as aunt to many nieces and
nephews.
She was a loving friend and companion to
Chester (Chet) LaPine of Windsor, VT. She was loved by many friends who will
remember her vibrant spirit and quick sense of humor and a kind and giving
heart.
Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. at the W.C.
Brady’s Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street, Coxsackie,
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday,
April 8, from the funeral home.
Private cremation will take place at the
Albany Rural crematorium.
April 6, 2005
ROBERT
A. DEAN SR.
Retired NYPD
EAST DURHAM---Robert A. Dean Sr., 63, of
East Durham, died April 4, 2005 at the Stratton V.A. Medical Center in Albany.
He was born in St. Albans, Queens, on Nov.
26, 1941, son of the late Bernard and Mary (Riley) Dean.
Mr. Dean served his country during the
Vietnam War. He had a Bachelor’s Degree in the Criminal Justice field and
served on the New York City Police force for 25 years until his retirement.
He was a member and past Commander of the
Durham Valley American Legion Post 1416, a member of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians and past member of the Emerald Society. He was a communicant of Our
Lady of Knock Shrine.
Survivors are his wife Marie (Tagliavia)
Dean of East Durham, a son, Robert A. Dean Jr., a daughter, Denise Dean
both of Albany, two brothers, Charles Dean of Freeport, L.I., NY, and
Patrick Dean of Finksburg, MD, and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Dean was predeceased by six brothers,
William, Bernard, John, Thomas, David and Raymond.
Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday
and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81,
Greenville.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday
from funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of
Knock Shrine in East Durham.
Interment will be in the Winston Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society, 260 Osborn Road, Albany, NY 12211 or the Town of
Ambulance Squad.
April 6, 2005
RONNIE
FEDERMAN
Loving son and brother
FOREST HILLS---Ronnie Federman of Forest
Hills, NY, died Thursday, March 31 at home after fighting a courageous battle
with cancer.
Born on April 8, 1958, Ronnie was the loving
son of Adele and Dr. Bernard Federman. Ronnie was the brother of Debra Murphy
and Larry Federman, loving uncle to Emma, Aaron, and Teal. In addition to
family, Ronnie will be greatly missed by his many devoted friends.
Although Ron fought and lost his battle with
cancer, his memory will live on in the music he so much loved. He brought the
gift of music to all who knew him. Throughout his illness “The Music Never
Stopped”.
Ronnie was an amazingly intelligent, witty
and caring person. He always found humor in situations, even when it came to his
illness.
A private ceremony was held at the home of
his parents. Donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
April 6, 2005
ROSE
SANTORO
Loving grandmother
CAIRO---Rose Santoro, 89, of Gioia Drive,
Cairo, died April 2, 2005 at the Osceola Medical Center in Kissimmee, FL after a
brief illness.
She was born in Brooklyn, April 25, 1919 and
was the daughter of the late Michael and Lucy Saraniero.
Mrs. Santoro has been an area resident for
over 28 years. She attended Sacred Heart Church and the First Baptist Church in
Catskill.
She loved to crochet and attend meetings at
the Acra Nutrition Center. She admired all of her grandchildren, especially her
great-grandchildren. Survivors include her daughter Mrs. Peter (Lucille) Gioia
of Cairo, a brother Michael Saroniero of Brooklyn, a sister, Lucy Roentini of
Brooklyn, also surviving are six grandchildren, Thomas Stephens, Karen Beck,
Mark Stephens, Barbara Jobson, Peter and Robert Gioia.
Mrs. Santoro is predeceased by her husband
Albert J. Santoro, a daughter, Angela Stephens and granddaughter, Roseann
Stephens.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday at the Richards Funeral Home, Bross St., Cairo.
Funeral services will take place 11 a.m.
Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Catskill, with the Rev. Rick Snowdon
officiating.
The day of the funeral everyone is asked to
meet at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Grandview Ave.
Interment will follow next to her late
husband in the family plot of the Cairo Cemetery.
April 7, 8, 2005
NORMAN
S. COOPER JR. AND JANE M. COOPER
Committal service announced
ATHENS---A committal service for Jane M.
Cooper and Norman S. Cooper will be conducted Friday April 8 at the Athens Rural
Cemetery with the Rev. Ms. Kathleen Hart Brumm, pastor of the Athens Reformed
Church officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the
Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139 Jefferson Heights, Catskill.
April 7, 2005
LOUISE
GALLO McDERMOTT
Beloved mother
BOWIE, MD---Louise Gallo McDermott, 92, died
at Woodward Estate in Bowie, MD on April 2, 2005 after a period of declining
health.
Mrs. McDermott a native of Brooklyn was the
daughter of the late Augustine (Jimmy) and Vincenza ( Jenny) Esposito Gallo.
Part of her early years were spent at St.
Agatha’s Home for Children in Nanuet, NY, while her mother was recovering from
tuberculosis.
She came to Catskill as a teenager to assist
with the care of her mother and her youngest sister.
She attended St. Patrick’s Academy,
completing high school in three years. She graduated as the valedictorian of the
class of 1929.
After working for one year at Metropolitan
Life in New York City, Louise returned to Catskill as the bride of Richard J.
McDermott. Their home was the center of extended family gatherings over the
years.
In addition to her involvement in church and
school activities, she was a long time, dedicated Brownie leader. Louise moved
to Durham, NC 35 years ago where she managed an active senior center. Following
her retirement, she resided in Danville, VA, Guilderland, NY, and more recently,
Bowie, MD. Louise was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard McDermott in
1961.
Survivors include her daughters, Evelyn
(Ernest) Lail of Colonie and Mary Louise Lopez of Falls Church, VA, her chosen
daughter Barbara McGuire of Hyattsville, MD, nine grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren. Also surviving are her sister Jean Cormerais of Long Island and
her brother Raymond (Therese) Gallo of Victoria, B.C.
In addition to her husband, she was
predeceased by her daughter Lucille, her son, Richard and her sisters,
Antoinette Schultz and Angelina Gallo.
Graveside service at the family plot in the
old section of St. Patrick’s Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Arrangements by New Comer-Cannon Family
Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie.
April 8, 2005
FRANCES
L. KUMMER
Arrangements incomplete
COXSACKIE---Frances L. Kummer, 71, formerly
of Mansion Street, Coxsackie, died suddenly at Memorial Hospital in Albany.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of
W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street, Coxsackie are to be
announced.
April 9, 2005
FRANCES
L. KUMMER
Loving mother
Frances Louise (Millett) Kummer of Coxsackie
died on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a short
illness.
She was born Oct. 6, 1933.
Frances (Sis) was a lifelong Coxsackie
resident. She worked out of her home for many years as a homemaker and
babysitter. An avid walker, she could be seen all over Coxsackie and the
outskirts, setting a brisk pace. Her beautiful smile and presence will be
greatly missed. She will remain in our hearts forever.
She was predeceased by her husband, John H.
Kummer.
Sis is survived by her three children, Joyce
A. Kummer of Cortland, Linda L. Witbeck of Ravena, and Ernst L. Kummer of
Standish, CA; two sisters, Armeta Cozza of Hudson and Lenora Gabriel of
Stottville; three grandchildren, Danielle Kummer, and Justin and Travis Witbeck;
and four great-grandchildren, Carson, Shawn and Maverick Witbeck and Brooklyn
Schmidt.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited
to attend calling hours at the W.C. Brady’s Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 97
Mansion Street, Coxsackie on Sunday, April 10, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will take place on Monday,
April 11, 9 a.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Fr. J. Moyna officiating.
Interment will follow in the family plot of
the Catskill Town Cemetery.
April 9, 2005
ARNOLD
LAMPMAN
Arrangements incomplete
HUDSON---Arnold Lampman, 81, of Route 23B,
Leeds, died Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
Funeral services, under the direction of
Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, Catskill, are presently incomplete.
April 9, 2005
KATHLEEN
LOCKE MUSIAL
Arrangements incomplete
RED CREEK---Kathleen Locke Musial, 49, of
Red Creek, NY, formerly of Coxsackie, died Friday morning, April 8, 2005, in Red
Creek.
She is the wife of Steven Musial.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to
the care of Sopris Funeral Home, Inc., 11877 Rte. 9W, Coxsackie, and are
incomplete at this time.
April 10, 2005
ARNOLD
LAMPMAN
W.W. II Veteran
Arnold Lampman, 81, of Route 23B Leeds, died
Thursday evening, April 7, 2005 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
Born on Nov. 27, 1923 in Leeds, he was the
son of the late Stephen and Anna (Kromholz) Lampman.
Arnold attended the Leeds School. He served
in the United States Army Air Corps as a B-24 Aircraft Tailgunner during WW11
and was stationed in the African European Theater of Operations. Arnold
Participated in and completed 50 bombardments sorties over occupied Europe prior
to his discharge as a Staff Sergeant in 1945.
He was an employee of Grumman-Olsen Bodies
of West Athens for 31 years prior to his retirement. He later worked for Dynabil
for two and a half years before retiring permanently in 1985. He was a Past Fire
Chief of the Leeds Fire Company and a member of the VFW Post 7229 in Greenville.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years,
Jennie ( Zeisner) Lampman of Leeds; three nieces: Jacqueline A. Meehan and
husband Jerry of West Babylon, Susan Lampman of Leeds and Veronica Bowen and
husband William of Sayville, NY; and numerous cousins.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Chauncey
and Stephen Lampman.
Relatives and friends may call at Traver
& McCurry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson Heights, Catskill on Sunday, April 10
from 2 to 6 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April
11 at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Retta Lykens, Pastor of the
Methodist Church of South Cairo, will be officiating.
Interment with full military honors will
follow at the Town of Catskill Cemetery.
April 10, 2005
KATHLEEN
J. MUSIAL
Loving wife and mother
RED CREEK---Kathleen J. Musial, 49, of Red
Creek, NY, formerly of Coxsackie, died at her residence on Friday, April 8,
2005.
Born in Troy, she was the daughter of George
L. and Frances R. Brooke Locke of Red Creek.
Kathleen was a graduate of Coxsackie-Athens
High School and graduated Cum Laude from SUNY Potsdam. She was a school teacher.
She loved children and was president of the Red Creek PTA and served on the Red
Creek School Improvement Team.
She was a member of the Lighthouse Community
Fellowship in Red Creek, had been active in Girl Scouting and was a former
member of the D.M. Hamilton Steamers Ladies Auxiliary.
On Dec. 29, 1978, she married Stephen Musial.
In addition to her devoted husband and her
parents, she is survived by four loving children: Stephanie Musial of Oswego, NY
and Mary Kathleen Musial, Nathaniel Musial and Christopher Musial, all of Red
Creek; four brothers: Leslie Locke of Troy, David Locke of Coxsackie, James
Locke of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a sister, Susanne Williams of Daytona Beach, FL;
In-laws, Joseph and Dianna Musial of Coxsackie; aunts and uncles and several
nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother, Robert
Locke in 1972.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, April
10 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Colvin-Robertson-Norton Funeral Home, 5925 New
Hartford St., Wolcott, NY. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday at 6
p.m. at the Lighthouse Community Fellowship Church, 3483 Route 89, South Butler.
Additional calling hours will be held on
Tuesday, April 12 from 2 to 4 an 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sopris Funeral Home, Inc.
11877 Route 9W in Coxsackie.
Graveside service will be held Wednesday,
April 13 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Coxsackie. Rev. Stanley Slager of
Gospel Community Church will officiate.
Memorial donations in Kathleen’s name may
be made to the American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Research, 260 Osborne
Road, Albany, NY 12211.
April 11, 2005
DELORES
R. (HENKE) HASSELMAN
Homemaker
EAST GREENBUSH---Delores R. (Henke)
Hasselman, 75 formerly of Hudson Avenue, died Saturday, April 9, 2005 at
Evergreen Common Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
Born in Milwaukee, WI, she had been a
resident of the Capital Region for several years and was a homemaker.
Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Mason
of New Moriches, LI, and one brother, Harry Henke of Purling. She was the dear
friend of James and Winnie Stevens of East Greenbush.
Mrs. Hasselman was predeceased by her
parents Bernard and Mary (Fischer) Henke and her husband Charles V. Hasselman
Jr., sisters, Marion Algosszine and Millie Collins and two brothers, Bernard and
Fritz Henke.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday
from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY.
Interment will be in Greenbush Cemetery in
East Greenbush.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Bruen Rescue Squad, 1116 Red Mill Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144.
April 12, 2005
EDWIN
L. MENSCHING
Owner and operator of Ed’s Lockservice
CATSKILL---Edwin Louis Mensching, 78, of
Catskill, died Sunday, April 10, 2005 at Columbia-Greene long Term Care where he
had been a patient since last June.
Born March 22, 1927, he was the son of the
late Charles E. and Caroline W. Chewins Mensching.
Mr. Mensching graduated from Catskill High
School and enlisted in the US Army in 1942. He served with the Squadron “C”
1103 Army Air Force and the 1391st earning the rank of corporal upon
his discharge in 1947. He married the former Marion M. MacLaughlin in October
1949. He was a correctional officer in Coxsackie prior to becoming a locksmith
and proprietor of Ed’s Lockservice in Catskill. He was a member of Hose Co. 1.
Survivors include his wife, Marion M.
Mensching of Catskill and their four children and six grandchildren; two
sisters, Carol Mann and Ann Van Der Beck ; two brothers, Charles Mensching and
Thomas Chewins, all of Catskill.
Private cremation was conducted at the
Albany Rural Crematorium under the direction of the Millpaugh Camerato Funeral
Home, 139 Jefferson Heights, Catskill.
There will be no formal services and no
calling hours.
April 12, 2005
WILLIAM
W. HOLBROOK
Arrangements incomplete
ROUND TOP---William W. Holbrook, 41, of Fox
Tail Drive, Round Top, died suddenly on April 9, 2005 in the Emergency Room of
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of
the Richards Funeral Home, Bross Street, Cairo, and are incomplete at this time.
April 12, 2005
JENNIFER
MORELOCK
Beloved mother
HUDSON---Jennifer Pace Morelock, 54, of
Hudson, died Sunday, April 9, 2005, at the Pine Haven Nursing Home in Philmont
after a long illness. Born Dec. 3, 1950 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, she
was the daughter of Mary T. Pace and the late James J. Pace of Stuyvesant, NY.
Ms. Morelock was a graduate of Hunter
College, NY and Sir George William University of Montreal, Canada. She began her
career as an early childhood teacher and assistant principal at Faith Christian
Academy in Stottville, NY. She later worked as a broker for local real estate
agencies. For the last five years she worked as a rehabilitation counselor for
Northeast Career Planning. She enjoyed traveling with her daughters and
antiquing.
Survivors include her mother, Mary T. Pace;
two daughters, Mary H. Morelock and Jessica J. Morelock, both of Hudson; a
sister, Angela M. Pace and brother-in-law John M. Leonardson, both of Hudson;
numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her former husband,
George Morelock.
Calling hours will be 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday
at the Valenti & Richards Funeral Home, 700 Town Hall Drive, Hudson.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon
Thursday at Nativity/ St. Mary’s Church, Route 9, Stuyvesant Falls with Fr.
Frank O’Conner officiating.
Interment will be in Cedar Park Cemetery in
Hudson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation, and Nativity/ St. Mary’s Church.
April 12, 2005
MARY
B. SMITH
Devoted wife
FREEHOLD---Mary B. Smith, 83, of Freehold,
died April 9, 2005 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
Mrs. Smith was born Oct. 26, 1921 in Climax,
daughter of the late Manley and Grace R. (Ryder) Burgess.
She was a lifelong resident of Greene
County.
Mrs. Smith was a devoted wife and homemaker.
Survivors include her husband Earl Smith of
Freehold, two sisters, Althea Kummer and Katherine Morse and several nieces and
nephews.
Mrs. Smith was predeceased by a brother
Charles Burgess.
Calling hours are noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday
at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home.
Interment will follow in the Greenville
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Grapeville Baptist Church or the Greenville Rescue Squad.
April 12, 2005
DONALD
WOLVEN
World War 11 veteran
SAUGERTIES---Donald Wolven, 87, of Ulster
Avenue, Saugerties, died Sunday morning, April 10, 2005 at Benedictine Hospital
in Kingston.
Born Jan. 13, 1918 in Saugerties, he was the
son of the late William and Martina (Becker) Wolven.
Mr. Wolven attended Saugerties schools and
graduated in 1936. He served in the United States Army in WW11 with duty in
Europe with the 94th Infantry Division.
He was employed for many years by Lezette
Express of Saugerties, United Baking Company of Schenectedy, and the Saugerties
Central Schools before retiring.
He was a 60 year member of the Lamouree
Hackett American Legion Post 72, Saugerties and a member of the Saugerties
Sports Hall of Fame since his introduction in 1976.
He was a lifelong member of the Trinity
Episcopal Church of Saugerties.
Survivors include his son Barry and wife
Sara of Catskill, grandson, Scott and his wife Megan, and grandson, William. He
is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his lifelong friend Harold
Shaler of Saugerties.
Mr. Wolven was predeceased by his wife of 60
years, Dorothy Lezette Wolven in 2001.
Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday
at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, 45 John Street, Saugerties.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m.
Thursday at the funeral home. The Rev. Jeffrey R. Turczyn, Pastor of the Trinity
Episcopal Church, Saugerties, will be officiating.
Interment will follow at Trinity Cemetery in
Saugerties.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sports
Committee, Lamouree Hackett American Legion Post 72, 30 John St., Saugerties or
the Trinity Episcopal Church, 32 Church St., Barclay Heights, Saugerties, NY
12477.
April 13, 14 2005
WILLIAM
W. HOLBROOK SR.
Beloved husband
ROUND TOP---William W. Holbrook, Sr., 41, of
Round Top, died suddenly Saturday April 9, 2005 at the emergency room at
Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson.
Born Oct. 7, 1963 in Catskill, he was the
son of Lillian (Quackenbush) Holbrook of Round Top and the late Harry Holbrook,
who predeceased him.
He loved hunting, fishing, and was employed
as a heavy equipment mechanic for Birch Hill Ent.
Besides his mother, survivors include his
wife, Allyson (Donahue) Holbrook; two sons, William Jr. and Timothy; a sister
Nancy of Rensselaer; a brother Harry and his wife Debbie of Milford; and several
aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother Larry in
1998.
Calling hours are Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. at
the Richards Funeral Home, Bross Street, Cairo.
Funeral services will take place Friday, 11
a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Johnson, pastor of the United
Methodist Church officiating.
Interment will follow in the Davenport
Cemetery, Davenport.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049, or to the
Cairo Ambulance Service, Route 145, Cairo, NY 12413
April 13, 2005
GLADYS
MORSE
Beloved mother
JEWETT---Gladys Morse, 98, of Jewett, died
Monday, April 11, 2005, at the Columbia Greene Long Term Care facility in
Catskill.
Born Feb. 16, 1907 in Durham, she was the
daughter of the late Gamelia and the late Anna (nee Jeanette) Howard.
Survivors include her daughter, Suzanne
Ranieri; granddaughter, Anna Irizarry; grandson, Nicholas Ranieri; sister,
Marjorie Ingalls; sister-in-law Marjorie Morse; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m.
at the Decker Funeral Home, 134 Main St., Windham.
A funeral service will be held at the
funeral home Wednesday at 8 P.M. with the Rev. Dianna Smith of the Jewett
Presbyterian Church presiding.
A graveside service will be conducted
Thursday, 1 p.m. at the Maplewood Cemetery in Jewett.
STEVE
ONDREK
Former owner and operator
COXSACKIE---Steve Ondrek, 81, of Coxsackie,
died Monday, April 11, 2005 at the St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany.
Born July 23, 1923 in Alcove, he was the son
of the late Harry and Helena (Pericek) Ondrek.
Mr. Ondrek was a self-employed automotive
mechanic at Ondrek’s Garage until his retirement and had worked at Hass Garage
in Coxsackie prior to starting his own business. He loved helping people and
fixing things. He also loved outdoor animal friends, feeding and taking care of
all of them.
Survivors include his wife Isabelle (Degrace)
Ondrek of Coxsackie; his stepchildren, Marguerite Nichol, Georgette Galvin,
Richard Colombe; five stepgrandchildren, five step great-grandchildren; nieces
and nephews.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by
his first wife Elsie (Smith) Ondrek; two brothers, Joseph and John Ondrek; and a
sister, Helen Ondrek.
Calling hours will be Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.
at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville.
Funeral services will be Friday 11 a.m. at
the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Manorkill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Ravena Rescue Squad or the Coxsackie Rescue Squad.
April 13, 15, 2005
DONALD
W. POWELL SR.
World War 11 veteran
GREENVILLE---Donald W. Powell Sr. 83 died
March 32, 2005 after a courageous fight with cancer at the Stratton VA Medical
Center in Albany.
Mr. Powell served in the US Navy, First
Marine Division Seabees “paving the way to Japan” based in Guadalcanal from
1942-1945. While serving in the Navy he traveled through Cuba, Panama, Balboa,
New Caledonia, Australia, New Guinea, and Coodenough Island.
He was extremely proud to have a grandson
currently serving in the Marines.
Mr. Powell was a long-time resident of the
town of Greenville and many will remember Powell Oil Burner Service, his many
years umpiring for the Community Youth League and sponsoring a local bowling
team.
He retired from the New York State
Department of Transportation in 1983.
Survivors include his brother Cliff Powell
Sr. of Leeds, four children; Marjorie Powell of Niskayuna, Donny Powell of South
Waterloo, Dian Spinner of Hannacroix, and Scott Powell of Cornwallville; and
four grandchildren, JC and Jodi Powell and Dan and Renee Spinner.
Calling hours will be 10 to 11 a.m. with a
service beginning at 11 a.m. at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81,
Greenville, followed by interment with military honors in the Greenville
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Legion Post 291, Greenville, NY 12083.
April 13, 2005
ETHEL
A. PERRINO
Loving wife and mother
PALENVILLE---Ethel Allison Perrino, 82, of
Route 32A, Palenville, died suddenly Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at home after a
brief illness.
Born Oct. 1, 1922 in New Jersey, she was the
daughter of the late Charles and Wilhelmina (Muller) Allison.
Formerly of New Jersey and the Bronx, Mrs.
Perrino had been a Palenville area resident since 1970.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years,
Anthony T. Perrino of Palenville; four children, Joh Perrino and his wife Donna
of South Cairo, Jane Bartello and her husband Anthony of Orchard Park, Mary
Potter and her husband Dan of Hannacroix, Amy Schmidt and her husband Edward of
Colorado Springs, CO; 23 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and many nieces,
nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by a son, Robert Perrino,
June 9, 2004; a brother, Charles Allison; and a sister, Mildred Lamond.
Calling hours are Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. at the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson Heights,
Catskill.
Funeral services will be held Thursday 8 to
9 a.m. at the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart
Church, Route 32A, Palenville. The Rev. Bonaventure Bionda, OFM, will be
officiating.
Private interment will be in the Town of
Catskill Cemetery.
Memorials in Mrs. Perrino’s name may be
made to the Community Hospice of Columbia-Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY
12414.
April 14, 2005
LISELOTTE
BUHRKE
Beloved mother
CATSKILL---Liselotte Buhrke, 92, of 115
Cauterskill Avenue, Catskill, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Columbia
Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
She was born Jan. 12, 1913 in East Prussia,
the daughter of the late Otto and Marie Komoll.
She was educated in the Europe, was active
in musical choirs and played the organ.
Survivors include her two sons, Werner E.
Buhrke and Herbert H. Buhrke, both of Catskill; two daughters, Regina Bulich and
husband Antone of Leeds, and Helga Watts and husband Robert of Fort Pierce, FL,
and 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Buhrke was predeceased by her husband
Erich C. Buhrke on Sept. 12, 1985.
Calling hours will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday at the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson Heights,
Catskill.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at
the funeral home. Rev. John J. Murphy will be officiating.
Interment will follow at Catskill Rural
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Humane Society of Columbia-Greene, 125 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY 12534.
April 14, 2005
ESTER
CANDRILLI
Loving wife and mother
SCHENECTADY---Ester Vitarius Candrilli, 66,
of The Plaza, Schenectady, died Wednesday April 13, 2005 at St. Clare’s
Hospital.
She was born in Kingston and moved to
Schenectady in 1968.
Mrs. Candrilli graduated from Kingston High
School and worked in the Kingston Knitting Mills then worked at G. E. in
Schenectady as a photo technician.
She married her husband, Joseph Candrilli of
Schenectady in December 1958.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph
Candrilli of Schenectady, two daughters, Violet M. (Robert) Forget of Watervliet
and Robin M. (Dale) Vunk of Broadalbin, NY, mother, Esther Kish Vitarius of
Ulster Park, two sisters, Mary Beatty of Cairo and Vivian Robert of Rifton: a
brother, Fred Vitarius of Rosendale, a sister, Carol Nelson of Paris, Ind, four
brothers, James Vitarius of Norwich, William Vitarius of Shandaken, Julius
Vitarius of New Paltz, Joseph
Vitarius of Gardner, two sisters, Pamela Vitarius of Saugerties and Debbie
Vitarius of Ulster Park, four grandchildren, Jamie Greenwood, Jennifer Loughlin,
Jessica Loughlin and Gregory Vunk, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Candrilli was predeceased by a sister,
Effie Botsokas and a brother, Robert Vitarius.
Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday
at the Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., Schenectady.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday
at the funeral home.
Interment will be held at the Parkview
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St.
Clare’s Hospital, 600 McClellan St., Schenectady.
April 13, 2005
FRANK
‘OPA ROCKS’ PRAMBERGER
Avid fisherman
PRATTSVILLE---Frank “Opa Rocks”
Pramberger, 93 of Prattsville, formerly of Ridgewood, NY, died April 6, 2005 at
Columbia Greene Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
Born April 19, 1911, he was the son of Mel
and Anna Pack Pramberger in Fileppovo, Yugoslavia.
He was an avid fisherman and gardener. He
was a shoemaker in Queens, NY.
He was predeceased by his daughter Heidi
Drake.
Survivors include his wife, Kathrina Zelenka
Pramberger; daughter Anna Fartaczek and husband Leo of Lindenhurst, LI, NY;
son-in-law Bruce Drake Sr., seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 11
at the Aston-Basagic Funeral Home in Hunter with the Rev. James Schiffer
officiating. Interment to follow in the West Kill Community Cemetery, West Kill.
Memorial donations may be made to the
Prattsville Rescue Squad in his memory.
April 13, 2005
MARGARET
I. SOMERVILLE
WW11 American Red Cross rep and local school nurse
CATSKILL---Margaret (Peg) I. Somerville, 92,
of Catskill, died Tuesday, April 13, 2005 at Columbia-Greene Long Term Care
where she had been a patient for the last two and a half years.
Peg was born Feb. 27, 1913, in West Hoboken,
NJ. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Moore) Somerville.
She was a resident of Catskill, NY since
1923.
Peg attended Hartwick College and obtained
her nursing degree from the Albany Hospital, now Albany Medical Center.
In June 1941, while employed as a nurse at
the Albany Hospital, Peg was chosen as part of the Red Cross Harvard Hospital in
England. Soon after she embarked on her overseas voyage onboard the M.S Vigrid.
En route to England, The Vigrid experienced a disasterous U-boat attack. Peg
survived 19 days adrift on a lifeboat fighting off freezing cold temperatures
and starvation. Near the end of the war, the American Red Cross recognized Peg
for her “faithful and meritorious performance of humanitarian service
overseas”.
After recuperating in a London hospital, Peg
returned home to Catskill where she became a nurse for the Coxsackie-Athens
School District until her retirement.
She was a member of the New York State
United Teachers Association and devoted her time to helping others, including
delivering Meals on Wheels to the homebound.
She was a member of the St. Luke’s
Episcopal Church and also attended the United Methodist Church, both in
Catskill.
Survivors include her one nephew, great
nieces and nephews and cousins. She is also survived by her dear and faithful
friend Edith Bentley and family.
Peg selflessly chose to donate her remains
to the anatomical gift program, for education and scientific purposes, at the
Albany Medical College.
Memorial donations may be made to the
Community Hospice of Columbia-Greene.
April 16, 2005
HILLIS
E. QUICK
Educator and Pilot
JORDAN, NY---Hillis E. Quick, 86, of Jordan,
NY died April 6, 2005.
He was the beloved son of the late Edson and
Bessie Weisgarver Quick of East Jewett and Sarasota, FL.
Mr. Quick was a graduate of the
Hunter-Tannersville High School class of 1938. He graduated from Miami
University, Miami, Ohio. He taught school at Windham High School before entering
the Air Force during WW11. He was a B-17 pilot and flew many missions over the
European theater. He received numerous commendations, medals and awards,
including two Purple Hearts and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
After leaving the service, he flew
commercial airlines to India. He later entered the State University of Michigan
where he received his masters in education. He taught school at Jordan Elbridge
High School where he retired as principal. He loved all sports, especially
basketball which he played in high school. Another of his passions was golf. He
was an avid reader and loved music.
He was a devoted husband of the former Olive
Merwin of East Jewett. He was also predeceased by a sister, Doris Lord of
Southington, CT.
Survivors include two sons, Greg (Janice
Quick) of Jordan, NY and Steve of Texas; a daughter, Sally of Salem, MA; three
grandchildren, Tommy, Stacy and Stephanie Quick; a brother, Jack from Swansboro,
NC; two sisters, Elsie Perkins of Catskill and Alida Spairana of Troy; and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements were under the
direction of the Bush Funeral Home, Jordan, NY
April 16, 2005
OSCAR
S. WAY 111
Corrections officer
HOUSTON, TX---Oscar S. Way 111, 78, formerly
of Catskill and New Baltimore, died Dec. 4, 2004 in Houston, TX.
He was the son of the late Oscar Way, Jr.
and Mildred Whittaker Way.
He was a veteran of the U.S.Army, and
married Ingeborg Winkler while stationed in Vienna, Austria.
Oscar worked for more than 20 years as a
guard at the Coxsackie Correctional Facility in Coxsackie before retiring.
In 1964, he helped establish and was
Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 140 in New Baltimore. He was a member and
onetime Master of the Mason Lodge of New Baltimore.
He was predeceased by his wife, the late
Ingeborg (Winkler) Way. By his second wife, the late Eleanor (Rogg) Way, and by
his brother Charles Way, of Spring Lake, FL.
He is survived by his sons Sanford (Marcia)
Way of Rochester, and Richard (Allene) Way of Fort Worth, TX; grandchildren,
Brian Way of Denver, CO, Christina (Mike) Hudon of Providence, RI, and Bradley (Amie)
Way , Andrea Way, and Laura (Derrick) Vaughn, all of Texas; brother Victor Way
of Tulsa, OK; and several nieces and nephews.
Interment service will be held Monday, April
18, 11:30 a.m. at the Town of Catskill Cemetery, formerly Jefferson Rural
Cemetery, Catskill.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139 Jefferson Heights, Catskill.
April 18, 2005
GLORIA
FERRIER
Beloved mother
EARLTON---Gloria Ferrier, 80 of Gayhead
Earlton Road, Earlton, Town of Coxsackie, died April 15, 2005 at Columbia
Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
She was born Dec. 5, 1924 and was the
daughter of the late Louis and Elvira (Ciccone) Parisi.
Mrs. Ferrier has been a resident of Greene
County since the age of 16. She was a communicant of the Sacred Heart Church of
Cairo and loved to sew, cook, and bake.
Survivors include a daughter, Debra Ferrier
Borrelli of Babylon, LI, NY, a son, William Ferrier of Earlton, a brother,
Charles Parisi of Cairo, a sister Corine Rassmussen of CA, three grandchildren,
Michelle, Jeffrey, Lauren and a great-grandchild Ashley.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday at the Richards Funeral Home, 383 Bross St., Cairo.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
10 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Sacred Heart Church in Cairo with Rev. Fr.
John Murphy officiating.
April 18, 2005
COSMO
L. RIOZZI
Arrangements incomplete
HUDSON---Cosmo L. Riozzi Jr., 80, of
Firehouse Road, Hudson, died April 17, 2005 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in
Hudson with his family by his side.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of
the Valenti & Richards Funeral Home, 700 Town Hall Drive, Greenport are to
be announced.
April 19, 2005
COSMO
L. RIOZZI JR.
World War 11 Army Medic
HUDSON---Cosmo L. Riozzi Jr. 82, of Fire
House Road, Hudson died April 17, 2005 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
He was born in Glasco, NY May 30, 1922, and
was the son of the late Cosmo and Rose (Rich) Riozzi Sr.
Mr. Riozzi had been a resident of Columbia
County since 1974.
During WW11 he served with the United States
Army as a medic and took part in The Normandy Northern France Campaign receiving
the American Service Medal, The Bronze Star, European African Middle Eastern
Service Medal and the World War 11 Victory Medal.
He was a member of the Sons and Daughters of
Italy in Hudson, and a communicant of the Holy Family Church of Stottville. He
loved the Giants and Yankees. He also loved to bowl, read and travel
extensively.
Prior to his retirement he was employed by
the Atlantic Cement Company.
Survivors include his wife Anna M. (DeLuke)
Riozzi of Hudson, a son, Michael Sr. and daughter-in-law, Colleen of Hudson, a
brother John Riozzi Sr., and sister-in-law, Ruth of Hudson, a sister, Mrs.
George (Mary) Romano of Ravena, and also a grandson, Michael Riozzi Jr.
Besides his parents, Mr. Riozzi is
predeceased by two brothers, Patrick and Damian Riozzi.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday at the Valenti and Richards Funeral Home, 700 Town Hall
Drive, Hudson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
10 a.m. Thursday at the Holy Family Church, Stottville, with the Rev. Fr. Frank
O’Conner, Pastor will be celebrant.
The day of the funeral everyone is asked to
meet at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will follow in the family plot of
the Cedar Park Cemetery.
April 20, 2005
THERESE
N. DUHAMEL
LPN
SAUGERTIES---Therese N. Duhamel, 89, of
Lafayette Street, died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the Ferncliff Nursing Home in
Rhinebeck.
Born Aug. 4, 1915, she was the daughter of
the late Joseph James and Fleur Ange Simon Duhamel.
She was employed as a Licensed Practical
Nurse at the Downstate Medical Center retiring in 1979.
A Saugerties area resident since 1979, she
previously resided in Brooklyn.
She was an active member of St. Mary of the
Snow Parish and St. Mary’s Rosary Society.
She was a member and past secretary of the
Saugerties Senior Club No. 2, a volunteer worker for the American Cancer
Society, the Seedling Center and St. Mary’s Outreach Program.
Several nieces and nephews survive.
Mrs. Duhamel was predeceased by sisters:
Marie Jeanne Duhamel, Fluer Ange Duhamel and three brothers, the Rev. Joseph
Duhamel, the Rev. Deacon Jean Duhamel and Laume Duhamel.
Her funeral procession will form 9:30 a.m.
today at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home Inc., corner of John and Lafayette
Streets, then to St. Mary of the Snow Roman Catholic Church where a 10 a.m. Mass
of Christian Burial will be offered by the Rev. Hugh R. Grace, pastor of St.
Mary of the Snow.
Interment will follow in St. Mary’s
Cemetery, Barclay Heights, Saugerties.
April 20, 2005
MILTON
J. ORSULICH 111
Beloved son
SAUGERTIES---Milton J. “Butchie”
Orsulich 111, 35, of Route 32A died Sunday, April 17, 2005 as a result of
injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born Nov. 10, 1969 in Kingston, he is the
son of Milton and Lynne Gordiano Orsulich Jr.
He was a graduate of Saugerties High School,
Class of 1988.
He was an employee of the LaFarge Cement
Company in Ravena.
Besides his parents, survivors include his
maternal grandmother, Lena Gordiano of Cementon and several aunts, uncles, and
cousins.
His funeral profession will form 9:30 a.m.
Thursday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home Inc., corner of John and Lafayette
Streets, then to St. Mary of the Snow Roman Catholic Church where a 10 a.m. Mass
of Christian Burial will be offered.
Interment will follow in St. Mary’s
Cemetery, Barclay Heights, Saugerties.
April 21, 2005
GLORIA
FERRIER
Beloved Mother
EARLTON---Gloria Ferrier, 80, of Gayhead
Earlton Road, Earlton, Town of Coxsackie, died April 15, 2005 at Columbia
Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
She was born Dec. 5, 1924 and was the
daughter of the late Louis and Elvira (Ciccone) Parisi.
Mrs. Ferrier has been a resident of Greene
County since the age of 16. She was a communicant of the Sacred Heart Church of
Cairo and loved to sew, cook and bake.
Survivors include a daughter, Debra Ferrier
Borrelli of Babylon, LI, a son, William Ferrier of Earlton, a brother, Charles
Parisi of Cairo, a sister Corine Rassmussen of CA, three grandchildren,
Michelle, Jeffrey and Lauren, and a great-grandchild, Ashley.
She was predeceased by a son, Ronald Ferrier;
and four sisters, Helen Algozine, Ida Ferrari, Elsie Nocella and Marie Mattena.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday at the Richards Funeral Home, 383 Bross St., Cairo.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
10 a.m. Wednesday, April 20 at the Sacred Heart Church in Cairo with the Rev.
John Murphy officiating.
Interment will follow in the family plot of
the Cairo Cemetery next to her late husband William Ferrier who preceded her in
1994.
April 20, 2005
MICHAEL
KARL PUETZ
Beloved father
GRASS VALLEY, CA---Michael Karl Puetz, 53,
died Feb. 28, 2005, after a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 22, 1952.
Survivors include three children, Annette
Winn, Deanna Puetz and Michael Puetz, and two grandchildren, Naomi Winn and
Isiah Winn.
Burial services will be held Friday, 10 a.m.
at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Rte. 94, New Windsor. A memorial will follow at the
Walkill’s Firehall, Park Avenue in Hamlet of Wallkill. For more information or
directions call 530-559-6420.
Funeral services in California were under
the direction of Chapel of the Angels Funeral Home, Grassvalley.
April 20, 2005
COSMO
L. RIOZZI JR.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday by Rev.
Fr. Frank O’Conner; Pastor of the Holy Family Church of Stottville was the
celebrant.
Interment followed in the family plot of the
Cedar Park Cemetery.
Relatives and friends called at the Valenti
and Richards Funeral Home, Greenport Tuesday and Wednesday. Rev. Fr. Frank
O’Conner recited evening prayers at the funeral home.
The pall bearers were: Cosmo Riozzi, John
Riozzi Jr., Samuel Gotto, Michael Riozzi Jr., Brian Decker and Robert Knabbe.
April 22, 2005
ANNA
MAE MIEDREICH
Beloved mother
HUDSON---Anna Mae Miedreich, 76, of Route 9
in Hudson, died suddenly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in
the Town of Catskill.
Born April 16, 1928, she was the daughter of
the late Leo and Tillie (Will) Karl.
Ms. Miedreich was an employee of the New
York State Department of Correctional Services in Hudson prior to her
retirement. She was a communicant at Holy Name of Jesus Church in West Palm
Beach, FL, and a member of the Greenport Garden Club.
Survivors include two sons, Wayne Miedreich
of West Palm Beach, FL and Craig Miedreich of Palenville; a brother, Leo Karl of
East Island, Long Island; a daughter-in-law Julie Miedreich of Palenville; and
one grandson, Jeremy Miedreich of Palenville.
She was predeceased by a son, Jerry
Miedreich Jr. on June 3, 1977.
Graveside funeral services will be held
Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Palenville Cemetery, Birchwood Park, Palenville. Fr.
Bonaventure Bionda OFM will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may
be made to the Race for the Cure, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O.
Box 13535, Albany, NY
Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, Catskill.
April 22, 2005
DAVID
ARLAND TEATOR
U.S. Army veteran
GREENPORT---David Arland Teator Sr., 69, of
Arthur Ave. in Greenport, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005 after being stricken at
home.
Born July 11, 1935 in Albany, he was the son
of the late Mona Teator Nooney, who died in 1979.
Mr. Teator retired from the New York State
Bridge Authority in 1999 and from IBM in Poughkeepsie in 1994. He also worked
for many years for Schwerman’s Trucking Company retiring in 1984 as terminal
manager at the Cementon plant.
He graduated from Hudson High School in
1954, and served in the United States Army in the Panama Canal and overseas from
1954 to 1957.
He was an avid bowler in Hudson and spent
many hours watching his grandchildren compete in sporting events in the local
school districts.
Mr. Teator was a member of the Catskill
American Legion Post 187, and at the time of his death was a Columbia County
Conservative Committeeman.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Marie
(Brooks) Teator, whom he married in 1958; two sons, David A. Teator Jr. of
Chatham and Jeffrey A. Teator of Gilbertsville, PA, his sister, Patricia
Schroeder of Livingston; five grandchildren, Douglas Teator, Stephanie Teator,
and David A. Teator 111, all of Chatham and Nicholas Teator and Zachary Teator,
both of Gilbertsville.
In addition to his mother, he was
predeceased by two brothers, Richard Nooney and Gary Teator.
Calling hours will be conducted 4 to 8 p.m.
Sunday at the Bates & Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home, 110 Green
Street, Hudson.
Services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday at
the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Mellenville Union
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Chatham Panthers Booster Club in the care of Tammy Keil, Chatham High School,
Chatham, NY 12037 or to the Boyertown Boys Lacrosse Club, in Gilbertsville, PA
19525.
April 23, 2005
BARBARA
A. SANDERS
Health care aide
Barbara A. Sanders, 72, of Dunbar Road,
Philmont, passed away on April 22, 2005 at her residence.
She was born Dec. 30, 1932 in Claverack, the
daughter of the late Andrew F. and Barbara E. (Stark) Hughes.
She was employed as a Health Care Aide
during her days of employment at the Pine Haven Nursing Home, in Philmont, and
she also worked for various other health care agencies. She was also employed by
the Columbia-Greene Senior Companion Program. She also loved to travel.
Besides her parents, she is predeceased by a
sister, Elizabeth Papas.
Survivors include her two daughters, Janice
V. Sanders of Philmont, and Brenda Barber of Ghent; three sons, John Sanders of
Catskill, Thomas Sanders of Copake, and Kenneth Sanders of Vermont;
grandchildren, Jessica Sanders of Saratoga Springs, Clairetta and Betina
Stutzman of Ghent, Robert, Eloise and Hannah Lachance of Philmont, Katlyne
Sierra Sanders of Rutland, VT; great-granddaughter Deanna Jo Sanders of Saratoga
Springs; and her sisters, Isabel Hoar, Violet Wright, and Minnie Gambocorta.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited
to attend calling hours at the Valenti and Richards Funeral Home, 700 Town Hall
Drive, Hudson, on Sunday, April 24, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Monday,
April 25, 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Harrison Putnam, Pastor,
officiating.
Interment will follow in the family plot of
the Mellenville Cemetery, Mellenville.
Contributions in her memory may be made to
Community Hospice, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY 12414.
April 24, 2005
CARL
LANE
Former Ashland Supervisor
WINDHAM---Carl Lane, 86, of Windham died on
Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.
Born on Jan. 8, 1919 in Lanesville, he was
the son of the late Eli and Leota (nee Dolan) Lane.
Carl held several occupations. He was a
Greene County Legislator for District # 7 from 1976 through 1981; a dairy
farmer; Supervisor of the Town of Ashland; Ashland Justice of the Peace; member
of the Board of Supervisors for Greene County; and school bus driver for
Windham-Ashland-Jewett School District.
He was also a volunteer fireman for the
Ashland Fire Company and a member of the Ashland Community Church. His hobbies
includes playing baseball and golf when he was younger. He was an avid Mets fan
and always rooted for his team.
Carl was well known for his loving kindness
and gentle ways and was always willing to be of help and service to those around
him. He enjoyed and appreciated nature, planting trees, feeding the birds and
keeping his home grounds perfect. You couldn’t ask for a better neighbor and
friend, and most people took a liking to him immediately.
He will be missed by many, especially his
family.
Carl was predeceased by his sister, Ruth
Aplin, and five brothers; Lee Aplin, Willard Lane, Jerry (Bud) Lane, Albert Lane
and Clarence “Larry” Lane.
Survivors include his wife, Henrietta (nee
Beach) Lane of Windham; three daughters; Lois Melin and her husband George of
South Kortright, Sandra Mattice and her husband Larry of Oneonta, and Carol
Garraghan and her husband Guy of Ashland; a son, Terry Lane and his wife Nancy
of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; two sisters; Amelia
Calling hours will be held on Monday, April
25 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Decker Funeral Home, 134 Main Street in
Windham. Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 26 at 11 a.m. at the
Ashland Community Church on Route 23 in Ashland, with Rev. Ellen Oliveto
officiating.
Interment will follow immediately in
Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Ashland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made
in his memory to the Ashland Community Church or the Ashland Rescue Squad would
be greatly appreciated.
April 26, 2005
ROBERT
CONSTABLE, JR.
Graveside service and interment
WESTKILL---Robert Allen Constable, 55, of
Westkill, died March 17, 2005. Graveside services and spring interment to be
held Saturday 11 a.m. at the Westkill Community Cemetery, Westkill. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of the Aston-Basagic Funeral Home, Main
Street, Hunter.
April 26, 2005
LEO
F. JENKINS
Graveside service and interment
WESTKILL---Leo F. Jenkins, 76, of Westkill,
died March 13, 2005. Graveside services and interment Saturday, 1 p.m. at the
Maplewood Cemetery, South Jewett. Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of the Aston-Basagic Funeral Home, Main Street, Hunter.
April 26, 2005
JOSEPH
B. JONES
Graveside service and interment
ELKA PARK---Joseph B. Jones, died Feb. 16,
2005. Graveside services and spring interment to be held Wednesday, 2 p.m. at
the Haines Falls Cemetery, Haines Falls, NY. Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of the Aston-Basagic Funeral Home, Main Street, Hunter.
April 26, 2005
JOSEPH
ROTHER
Steel superintendent
RAVENA---Joseph Rother, 76, of Ravena, died
Saturday, April 23, 2005 at hid residence.
Born in Astoria, Long Island, he was the son
of the late Joe and Mary Rother. He had lived in Selden, Long Island and settled
in New Baltimore before moving to Ravena.
Mr. Rother was a graduate of Modern Welding
School. He served in the Navy on the USS Glennon during WW11. As a steel
superintendent he worked and organized most of Long Island’s major new
construction during the 1060s and late 1980s. He was a member of Local 66
Laborers Union, Ridge Runners Motorcycle Club and the American Motorcycle
Association. He was a pen and ink artist and enjoyed fishing.
Survivors include his sons, Paul and Ronald;
daughter, Marie; life long best friend and cousin, Edward Burke, cousin Bob
Burke and their wives Jean and Dotty; grandchildren, Thomas Bobb, Tammy, Wendy,
Jamie, Scott and Jessica and Faith Rother; daughter-in-law Jeannine Rother;
married for many years to Rose Rother; great-grandchildren Mikel, Jordan, Amber,
Tayler, Alissa, Grace, Caden Collin, Ashley, Amanda and Ryan; countless friends
and neighbors.
He was predeceased by his parents Joe and
Mary Rother.
Friends may call at the Babcock Funeral
Home, Ravena, Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m. with a memorial service at 7 p.m.
Contributions to the Parkinson’s
Foundation, C/O Albany Medical Center Hospital, would be appreciated.
April 26, 2005
PHILIP
J. PALMER
Loving father
GREENVILLE---Philip J. Palmer, 81, of
Greenville, died Monday, April 25, 2005 at the Eden Park Nursing Home in
Catskill.
Born in Westerloo, NY, June 21, 1923, he was
the son of the late Laverne and Cora (Cutler) Palmer.
He had retired from the NYSDOT having worked
out of the Voorheesville station. He will be remembered by his family and
friends as a loving and caring father, grandfather and friend.
Survivors include a son, Philip T. Palmer
and his wife Mary Ellen of Wynantskill, NY; a daughter, Beverly Condon and her
husband Reid of Greenville; his grandchildren, Cheryl Lee, Amy Latart, Kelly
Lazensky, Kevin and Craig Palmer; great-grandchildren, Victoria Slingerland,
Krystal and Brook Latart and Zachard Lazensky.
He was predeceased by his wife Louella (Clickman)
Palmer and a brother, Percival Palmer.
As to his wishes there will be no services
and cremation was at the Albany Rural Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Cunningham Funeral
Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville.
April 27, 2005
IRA
‘ROGER’ GERMOND
Spring interment
MANORKILL---Ira “Roger” Germond, died
Jan. 19, 2005. Spring interment will be Saturday, May 7, 2005, at 12 noon at the
Manorkill Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to meet at the cemetery.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of
Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 State Route 81, Greenville.
April 27, 2005
ROBERT
K. IRWIN SR.
Graveside services announced
COXSACKIE---Graveside services will be held
for Robert K. Irwin Sr., who died Jan. 17, 2005 at St. Peter’s Hospital in
Albany, on Friday April 29, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Coxsackie,
with the Rev. Neil Irwin Officiating at the graveside service.
The day of the graveside service everyone is
asked to meet at the cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of the W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc., Funeral Home, 97 Mansion St., Coxsackie.
April 27, 2005
WARDELL
C. PERRY
Firefighter
HUDSON---Wardell C. Perry, 85, a resident of
Fireman’s Home since 1982, died Monday, April 25, 2005 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital.
Born Sept. 8, 1919 in Athens, Greene County,
he was the son of the late Leroy and Hazel (Brooks) Perry.
Before retiring he was employed in the
production department at Aero Built in West Athens.
He was a life member of the Zion Lutheran
Church in Athens and sang in the choir for many years. He was a member of the
W.C. Brady Hook and Ladder Fire Company No. 1.
Mr. Perry umpired little league baseball
games and enjoyed taking children out in his boat on the Hudson River.
Surviving are several good friends including
Sally Brandow of Earlton, and his friends at the Fireman’s Home.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday
in the Fireman’s Home Chapel, 125 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson.
The W.C. Brady Hook and Ladder Company No. 1
will hold their services 7 p.m. in the chapel.
Interment will be in the Athens Rural
Cemetery.
Arrangements are with the Bates &
Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home, 110 Green St. Hudson.
April 27, 2005
GEORGE
POOLE
Graveside service announced
CATSKILL---Graveside service and interment
for George C. Poole, 79, died Feb. 8, 2005 will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday,
April 30, at the Kinderhook Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
April 27, 2005
MARY
ANN SHEA
Seamstress
CATSKILL---Mary Ann Shea, 90, of Catskill
and former long time Hudson resident died Monday, April 25, 2005 at Eden Park
Nursing Home in Catskill.
She was born April 25, 1915 in Catskill, the
daughter of the late John and Anna (DiBlasio) Fallarino Sr.
She was a seamstress for Taconic Dress in
Hudson and later as a cook at the NYS Training School in Hudson prior to her
retirement in 1977. She was an active communicant at Sacred Heart Church and St.
Mary’s Church in Hudson. She loved to cook and bake.
Survivors include a brother, Cosmo Fallerino
and wife Helen, both of Catskill; former spouse Wilson Shea of Hudson; and
several nieces, nephews; great-nieces, great nephews and great-great nieces and
great-great nephews.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Millie
Smith, Ida Yannone, and Connie Kelly; and three brothers, John Fallarino Jr.,
Damian Fallarino and Albert Fallarino.
Calling hours will be 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday
at the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson Heights, Catskill.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at
the funeral home. The Rev. John J. Murphy. Pastor of St. Patrick’s Church will
be officiating.
Interment will follow in the family plot at
St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
April 27, 2005
GLENROY
SWEET
Interment announced
GREENVILLE---Spring interment for Glenroy
Sweet, who died March 1, 2005 will be conducted 11 a.m. May 5, 2005 in the
Greenville Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet at
the cemetery.
April 28, 2005
JAMES
M. AMEN
CYO Basketball coach
CATSKILL-James M. Amen, 68, of Rennie Road,
Catskill, died suddenly Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at St. Peter’s Hospital in
Albany.
He was born July 11, 1936 in New York City,
the son of the late John and Ann (Adams) Amen.
Mr. Amen was an employee of the New York
State Department of Corrections for 18 years prior to his retirement. He was a
former CYO basketball coach for many years.
Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey M. Amen
of Catskill and John B. Amen of Lakeworth, FL, a brother, John Amen of New
Jersey; a sister, Cathy Small of Long Island, NY, and many cousins, nieces, and
nephews.
Mr. Amen was predeceased by his wife, Mrs.
Eileen Amen on Nov. 10, 2003.
Calling hours will be 7 to p.m. Thursday
from the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, Catskill.
Funeral services will be held 8 p.m.
Thursday evening at the funeral home. The Rev. John J. Murphy, Pastor, St.
Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church of Catskill will be officiating.
Private cremation will be performed at Park
View Cemetery in Schenectady.
April 28, 2005
EDWARD
A. ADAMO
Retired superintendent of schools
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP---Edward A. Adamo, 77,
of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, died April 10, 2005.
Born and raised in Coxsackie, he was the son
of the late Anthony and Theresa Adamo (Lucia).
He was an Egg Harbor Township and Galloway,
NJ resident for the past 22 years. He served in the US Marine Corps., attended
State Teachers College in Albany, then received his Doctorate Degree from
Columbia University in NYC, and was a retired superintendent of schools in
Marcellus, NY. After retirement he owned and operated the Fischer Plantscaping
Business. He was a Rotarian and a volunteer with his local Red Cross, hospital
and soup kitchen. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three children, Daniel
Adamo and his wife Susan of Houston, TX. Denine Savage of Madison, CT, and Amy
Bodnar and her husband James of Medford, NJ; one granddaughter, Shannon Savage
of San Francisco, CA; one brother, Joseph Adamo and his wife Marilyn of Xenia,
OH; and one sister, Drusiana (Dolly) Mansfield and her husband George of
Coxsackie; and seven nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Martha Jane.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
a memorial service May 2, 11 a.m. at the W.C. Brady’s & Sons Funeral Home,
97 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, officiated by Pastor Stanley Slager.
Interment will follow at the family plot of
St. Mary’s Church Cemetery, Route 385, Coxsackie.
Memorial contributions may be made to Asbury
United Methodist Church, 290 Asbury Rd., Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234.
April 28, 2005
PAULINE
GRACE PRICE BRAY CLARK
Spring interment
CATSKILL--- Pauline Grace Price Bray Clark
of Catskill, died Jan. 9, 2005. A spring interment will be held Saturday, 10
a.m. at the Colleburgh Cemetery, West Athens. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care
of the Sopris Funeral Home, Inc., 11877 Route 9W, Coxsackie.
April 28, and 29, 2005
CHRISTOPHER
M. TAYLOR
Graduate Culinary Institute of America
ACRA---Christopher M. Taylor, 41, of Route
23 Acra died April 25, 2005 at his residence.
He was born in Louisville, KY, April 14,
1964 and was the son of Henry A. Taylor 111 of Manchester, ME, and Marsha J.
(Davis) Taylor of AL.
Mr. Taylor has been an area resident for two
years and was employed as a chef at Falvey’s Restaurant in Acra.
He was a graduate of the Culinary Institute
of America. He Loved fly fishing, outdoors and camping. He was also a musician.
Besides his parents he is survived by his
wife Maureen Taylor of Saugerties, a brother. Stephen Taylor of GA, and his
sister Susan Johnson of GA.
Private cremation services will take place
at the Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of the Richards Funeral Home, Bross St., Cairo.
A memorial service will be held at a later
date at the convenience of the family will be announced.
April 29, 2005
DOMINICK
L. CUNDARI
Owned and operated Bullinger’s Guides
HILLSDALE, NJ---Dominick L. Cundari, of
Hillsdale, NJ, and Cairo, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005.
Before retiring Mr. Cundari owned and
operated Cundari Enterprises, Westwood, NJ, Bullinger’s Guides and had owned
Westwood Printing. He was an army veteran of WW11. He founded the Padre Pio
Rosary Club, Westwood, NJ and started Dial-A-Rosary which is still in existence
today. In 1973 he built a grotto in Cairo that was an exact replica of Our Lady
of Lourdes. It was built at the convent of the Sisters of St. John the Baptist
in Cairo. For a number of years, masses were said here. Due to changes, the
sisters were forced to leave.
Survivors include a sister-in-law,
Antoinette Cundari; nephews and nieces, Frieda D’Elia, Josephine Corbae,
Michael, Vincent, and George D’Elia and Maria Zarro.
He was predeceased by his late wife,
Josephine A. (nee D’Elia) Cundari, and a brother, Joseph Cundari.
Calling hours are Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m. at
the Richards Funeral Home, Bross St., Cairo.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be
celebrated Saturday, 5 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church of Cairo with the Rev.
Fr. Jeremiah Nunan, Pastor, as the celebrant.
Entombment will follow next to his late wife
in the family mausoleum in the Cairo Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Padre
Pio’s Rosary Club and Souls for Christ Center, 63 Woodland Avenue, P.O. Box #
501, Westwood, NJ 07675.
April 29, 2005
GAETANO
MANGANARO
Woodstock volunteer firefighter
WATERVLIET---Gaetano “Thomas” Manganaro,
93, died Thursday, April 28, 2005.
He was the son of the late Edwardo and
Carmella Ramano Manganaro.
Born in Italy, he moved to the United States
as a child. Tommy, “Shorty” was a long time member of the Knights of
Columbus and was a volunteer firefighter in Woodstock. He was employed by the
Onteora School District as a bus driver. He was a WW11 veteran who proudly
served his country. He enjoyed his retirement and his involvement at the
Watervliet Senior Citizen’s Center. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart of
Mary Church, Watervliet.
He was the beloved father of Jacqueline
Manganaro and Camile Dockstader; grandfather of nine grandchildren.
He was predeceased by son James Manganaro,
and daughter Joanne Manganaro; three brothers and one sister.
Calling hours are Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m. at
the Konicek & Collett Funeral Home, LLC 1855 Twelfth Avenue, Watervliet.
Funeral services will be Saturday, 11 a.m.
at the funeral home.
Interment will be at St. Patrick’s
Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Watervliet Senior Citizen’s Center, Broadway, Watervliet.
April 29, 2005
JENNIE
D. MC LAUGHLIN
Loving mother
CEMENTON---Jennie Dolores McLaughlin, 81, of
Maple Street, Cementon, died suddenly Thursday, April 28, 2005 in Catskill.
She was born Nov. 11, 1923 in Pittsburgh,
PA, the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Hreha) Misetich.
Mrs. McLaughlin was an employee of Greene
County Nursing Home in Catskill prior to her retirement.
She was a communicant at St. Patrick’s
Roman Catholic Church in Catskill.
She was a Past Treasurer of St. Patrick’s
Student Council, and a member of the Cementon Sportsmen’s Club.
Survivors include a son, James M. McLaughlin
of New York City; a daughter Mary Ann McLaughlin of Palm Desert, CA, a brother
and sister-in-law, Ronald and Bonnie Misetich of Hudson; two sisters, Margaret
Ruzzi and Dorothy Misetich, both of Catskill; and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. McLaughlin was predeceased by her
husband James M. McLaughlin Sr. in 1979.
Calling hours will be 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at
the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson Heights, Catskill.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at
the funeral home. The Rev. John J. Murphy, Pastor of St. Patrick’s Roman
Catholic Church of Catskill will be officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Patrick’
Cemetery in Catskill.
April 29, 2005
VICTOR
F. PATIENCE
Beloved father
ALBANY---Victor F. Patience, 77, of Albany,
died Thursday, April 28, 2005 at the Hospice at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany,
of congestive heart failure.
Formerly of Kingston, he was born in Albany,
March 2, 1928 and was the son of Frank P. Patience and Sadie R. Sacco.
Survivors include three sons, Victor
Russell, married to Janet, of Apple Valley MN, Francis William of Latham, NY,
and Thomas Michael of Raleigh, NC; a grandson, Colin William Patience of Apple
Valley, MN; former wife, Mary Elizabeth Patience of Kingston; and his dear
friend Phyllis DePerna of Catskill.
Calling hours will be Sunday 4 to 8 p.m. at
Zwack and Sons, 633 Central Avenue, Albany.
Memorial contributions may be made to John
A. Coleman Catholic High School, 430 Hurley Ave., Hurley, NY 112443.
April 29, 2005
CHRISTOPHER
M. TAYLOR
Graduate Culinary Institute of America
ACRA---Christopher M. Taylor, 41, of Route
23 Acra died April 25, 2005 at his residence.
He was born in Louisville, KY, April 14,
1964 and was the son of Henry A. Taylor 111 of Manchester, ME, and Barbara J.
Ogburn of Mobile, AL.
Mr. Taylor has been an area resident for two
years and was employed as a chef at Falvey’s Restaurant in Acra.
He was a graduate of the Culinary Institute
of America. He Loved fly fishing, outdoors and camping. He was also a musician.
Besides his parents he is survived by his
wife Maureen Taylor of Saugerties, a brother. Stephen Taylor of GA, and his
sister Susan Johnson of GA.
Private cremation services will take place
at the Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of the Richards Funeral Home, Bross St., Cairo.
A memorial service will be held at a later
date at the convenience of the family will be announced.
April 30, 2005
ELIZABETH
GILFEATHER
Owned Sligo Hotel
CATSKILL---Elizabeth Gilfeather (nee
McMahon), 93, of Leeds quietly passed away Friday, April 29, 2005 at Eden Park
Nursing Home in Catskill.
Elizabeth was born Feb. 14, 1912 at
Kiltybane, Cullyhanna, County Armagh, Ireland, the daughter of Michael and Rose
(nee O’Callaghan) McMahon.
Elizabeth emigrated from Ireland to New York
City in early 1929. In the late 1930’s together with husband, Michael, they
opened and operated the Sligo Hotel in Leeds until its sale in 1984. She loved
her later years, spending precious time with her family and friends, all of whom
will greatly miss her.
She was predeceased by her husband, Michael
Gilfeather on May 21, 1965 and by her beloved son Edward on July 7, 1995. She
was also predeceased by her brothers and sisters Ellie, Francis, Mary, Patrick,
Owen, Michael, Lawrence, John, Peter, James, Edward, Rose and Molly.
Survivors include her son Michael and his
wife Sheila of Leeds, their children, Meaghan, Deirdre, and Michael Gilfeather
of Leeds, and many nieces and nephews, both here and in Ireland.
Calling hours will be Sunday, May 1, from 2
to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson
Heights, Catskill.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 2,
from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by an 11:15 Mass of Christian
Burial at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Catskill. The Rev. John J. Murphy,
Pastor, will be officiating.
Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s
Cemetery in Catskill.
Memorials in Elizabeth’s name may be made
to St. Patrick’s Academy, Woodland Ave., Catskill, NY 12414.
April 30, 2005
VICTOR
F. PATIENCE
Beloved father
ALBANY---Victor F. Patience, 77, of Albany,
died Thursday, April 28, 2005 at the Hospice at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany,
of congestive heart failure.
Formerly of Kingston, he was born in Albany,
March 2, 1928 and was the son of Frank P. Patience and Sadie R. Sacco.
He is survived by his
three sons, Victor Russell, (Janet) of Apple Valley MN, Francis William
of Latham, and Thomas Michael of Raleigh, NC; one grandson, Colin William
Thompson Patience of Apple Valley, MN; his former wife, Mary Elizabeth Patience
of Kingston; and his dear friend Phyllis DePerna of Catskill.
Calling hours will be Sunday, May 1, 4 to 8
p.m. at Zwack and Sons, 633 Central Avenue, Albany.
Funeral services will be on Monday, May 2,
at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 609 Central Ave., Albany.
Contributions in his memory may be made to John A. Coleman Catholic High School, 430 Hurley Ave., Hurley, NY 11243.
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