Obituaries
from the Daily Mail
April 2007
Transcribed by Elaine Stone-Arthur
Obituaries provided by Sylvia Hasenkopf
April 1, 2007
Mark
Edward Myers
Born in Catskill
Born in Catskill on
Oct. 11, 1970, he was the son of Janice (Wormuth) and the late Harry B. Myers.
Mark was a member of
the Federated Church of Athens and had attended Coxsackie-Athens Central
Schools.
In addition to his
mother, he is survived by his sister Michelle Jackson and a niece Aleana Myers,
both of
Calling hours will be
5-8 p.m. Monday at the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139
Funeral
services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Jerrie
Shepard Matney officiating.
Interment will follow
in the
The family has
suggested that memorial contributions be
made to the Federated Church of Athens.
Arrangements
have been entrusted to the care of the Sopris-Murray Funeral Home,
April 2, 2007
Grace
Hadranyi
Former NYC model
Hunter - Grace
Hadranyi, 90, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, at
Born March 24, 1917 in
Mrs. Hadranyi was a
former
She left
Mrs. Hadranyi and her
husband, Albert, ran the Notch Inn, a boarding house, for many years. Later, she
also helped run Steve’s Campsites Inc.
Survivors
include her daughter, Barbara Hadranyi of
She
was predeceased by and her husband, Albert B; a sister, Lillian; and five
cousins.
Calling
hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday at the Aston-Basagic
Funeral Home,
A
simple graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at St. Michael’s
Cemetery,
April 2, 2007
Mark
Edward Myers
Born in Catskill
Born
Oct. 11, 1970 in Catskill, he was the son of Janice Wormuth and the late Harry
B. Myers.
He
was a member of the Federated Church of Athens and had attended Coxsackie-Athens
Central Schools.
In
addition to his mother, survivors include his sister, Michelle Jackson and niece
Aleana Myers, both of
Calling
hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139
Funeral
services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jerrie
Shepard Matney officiating.
Interment
will follow in the
Memorial
contributions may be made to the Federated Church of Athens.
Arrangements
have been entrusted to the care of the Sopris-Murray Funeral Home,
Kathleen
Gombar
Teacher’s aid/county employee
Born
Nov. 12, 1927 in the
Mrs.
Gombar moved to Norton Hill in 1968, and worked at the Greene County Personnel
Department in Catskill, retiring in 1989. She also worked at
An
avid bowler and golfer, she bowled in the Golden Age Leagues I and II, and
assisted her husband with the administration of the American Legion Golf League
for 17 years.
She
was also an active member of the Greenville American Legion Post 291 Ladies
Auxiliary.
Mrs.
Gombar also enjoyed reading.
Survivors
include her husband of 21 years, Charles Gombar; two step sons and
daughter-in-law, Charles T. and Felice Gombar of Westchester, Pa. and Robert C.
and Sally Gombar of Annapolis, Md.; two brothers, Thomas J. and Edward E.
Bourke; a sister, Anne Meehan-Reilly; four step grandchildren, Theresa, Julia,
Robert and Jennifer Gombar; 21 nieces and nephews; and many grand nieces and
nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Daniel McQuillan, in 1981; a sister, Beatrice Renner; two brothers, John and Patrick Bourke; and a step grandson, Brian Gombar.
Calling
hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the
Cunningham Funeral Home, state Route 81, Greenville.
Services
will be held 10:15 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with a Liturgy of the Word
and the Rite of Farewell 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Knock Shrine in
Interment
will be in the
Memorial
contributions may be made to the Greenville American Legion Post 291 or the Eddy
Visiting Nurses Association, 159
April 3, 2007
Ruth
Albert Hobbs
Arrangements incomplete
Catskill
- Ruth Albert Hobbs, 88, of Catskill, formerly of
Funeral
arrangements under the direction of the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139
Janet
T. Moran
Arrangements incomplete
Funeral
arrangements under the direction of the Richards Funeral Home,
April 4, 2007
Coral
L. (Curly) Barkdull
Dressmaker
Catskill
- Coral L. (Curly) Barkdull, 77, died April 2, 2007 at
Born
Nov. 9, 1929 in Catskill, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Rose
Dykeman.
Mrs.
Barkdull worked as a dressmaker, seamstress and in many other aspects of the
clothing industry. Her passion, as many will remember, was Bingo and she would
play as many nights as she could.
She
is survived by her husband, Edward Barkdull; four sons, Eddie Dykeman, Edward
(Mike) Briethaupt and his wife Stephanie Clearwater-Breithaupt, John Breithaupt
and Jay Breithaupt; eight grandchildren, John Dykeman, Eddie Dykeman, Kevin
Dykeman, Charlene Dykeman, Angela Schoonmaker-Hoose, Elaine Schoonmaker, John
Briethaupt, Jr. and Jeremy Breithaupt; several great-grandchildren; and one
great-greatgrandchild. She also
leaves behind many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
She
was predeceased by her sisters Clara, Lila, Doris and Elizabeth; and brother
Donald.
Mrs.
Barkdull will be remembered as a wonderful, loving and caring mother,
grandmother and friend.
Funeral
services will be on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Richards Funeral Home,
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to call at the funeral home on Friday from 6
to 8 p.m.
Interment will be in the
April 4, 2007
Janet
T. Moran
Secretary for NYC architect firm
Cairo -
Janet T. Moran, 66, of Eastview Garden Apartments, Cairo died March 31, 2007 at
the Peninsula Hospital in New York City.
Mrs.
Moran was born in
During
her lifetime, Mrs. Moran was employed as a secretary for an architect firm in
Besides
her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James J. Moran, Jr.
A
prayer service will be recited at the Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street,
Cairo, on Thursday, April 5, 2007, at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Father Jeremiah Nunan,
pastor of the Sacred Heart Church of Cairo officiating.
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Richards
Funeral Home,
Interment
will take place on Friday, April 6, 2007 at the
April 4, 2007
Brian
L. Tourjee
Coast Guard veteran
Coxsackie
- Brian L. Tourjee, 57, of
Brian
was born in Catskill, Oct. 28, 1949, and was the son of the late Theodore and
Jessie (Saunders) Tourjee.
He was
a 1967 graduate of
He is
survived by several cousins.
There
will be no calling hours as per his wishes.
Private
cremation will take place today at the Albany Rural Crematory, Menands.
Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of the W. C. Brady's Sons Inc. Funeral
Home,
April 5, 2007
Elizabeth
L. Posser
Secretary
Catskill
– Elizabeth Lazar Posser, 73, of Catskill, died Tuesday, April 3 at
She was
born on May 31, 1933 in
Miss
Posser was always proud to have been the third woman to walk onto the floor of
the New York Stock Exchange when that was first allowed in the early 1950s.
She is
survived by her four children: Allison Posser of Catskill with whom she resided,
Elizabeth Lamoraux of Delaware, Howard Posser of Elmont, N.Y., and Douglas
Posser of Florida; as well as two granddaughters, Rochelle Posser of Florida and
Nora Sanson of Maryland and sister Mary Lazar Eckert, in addition to three
nephews, Brian, John and Mark Eckert.
Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 10 at St. Patrick’s
Roman Catholic Church in Catskill at 11:15 a.m. with the Rev. Jeremiah Nunan,
pastor of
Private
cremation will be conducted following the Mass at the Albany Rural Crematorium.
Friends
and relatives are invited to call at the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home at 139
April 5, 2007
James
Van Voorhis
Owned Van Voorhis Trucking and Excavating
Born in
Catskill on Sept. 29, 1944, he was the son of Evelyn (
He was
the owner of the Van Voorhis Trucking and Excavating in
He was
a member of the Voorheesville Rod and Gun Club, and the
He was
an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, Harley Davidson motorcycles
and going to NASCAR races.
He was
very family-oriented and enjoyed traveling.
In
addition to his mother, he is survived by three sons, Jeffrey VanVoorhis (Susan)
of Pennsylvania, James VanVoorhis Jr. (Sherry) of Preston Hollow and Matthew
VanVoorhis (Don Smith) of Westerlo;
three grandchildren, Timothy, Amy
and Kaci VanVoorhis; brother, Carl VanVoorhis (Carla) of Pennsylvania; sister,
Sharon Chichester (Bruce) of Harriman; niece, Danielle Van Voorhis; nephews,
Jason VanVoorhis, and Brian, Michael and Shawn Chichester; his loving partner of
20 years, Betty Walk; and his extended family, Timothy Lamitie (Amy); David
Lamitie (Teri) , Chuck Lamitie (Lisa), Nancy Lamitie; and grandchildren, Max,
Langston, Alison and Dashiel.
Funeral
services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cunningham Funeral Home,
Friends
may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4-8 p.m.
Interment
will be in the
April 5, 2007
Margaret
‘Peg’ Venable
Retired secretary
Born
Sept. 22, 1917 in
She
attended
She was
the loving wife for 67 years of Ed, who predeceased her in 2005.
Peg and
Ed raised their family and were loyal and active parishioners of St. Raymond
Church in East Rockaway, and of
Peg was
also a member of the Rosary Society and Altar Society.
Despite
being physically limited by Parkinson’s Disease in her last years, Peg’s
beauty came from the heart and showed through her eyes and gentle smile.
Peg is
survived by her sister, Dorothy Meuchner of Brooklyn; daughter, Kathleen Venable
of Center Moriches;' sons, Dick and wife Judy of Connecticut, Gary and wife
Maryellen of Rhode Island, and Tom and wife Peg of Walden; seven granddaughters,
Maria Loayza, Carolyn Albers, Michele Venable, Kathleen Venable, Colleen A.
Venable, Colleen L. Venable and Kimberly Venable; and two great-grandchildren.
In
addition to her husband, she was predeceased by an infant daughter,
Funeral
service will be 9:30 a.m. April 10 from the Cunningham Funeral Home,
Calling
hours will be 4 to 7:30 p.m. April 9 at the funeral home.
Interment
will be 3 p.m. April 10 in
Those
who wish may contribute in Peg’s memory to Maria Regina Residence,
April 6, 2007
Ruth
Crooks
Catskill
– Ruth Crooks Hobbs, 88, of Catskill, formerly of
Born in
She
graduated from the
She was
a past-president and member of the Binghamton Junior League, member of the
Kingston Junior League, past-president and board member of the
She is
survived by her son, William H. Hobbs of Catskill; two daughters, Deborah Kelly
of
She was
predeceased by two sisters and her husband, William Hobbs in 1986.
A
memorial service will be held Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. in the Remembrance
Chapel of the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139 Jefferson Heights, Catskill,
with Rev. Diana Freeman, Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church officiating.
Private
cremation will be at the
Memorial
contributions may be made to the Kingston Hospital Foundation at 745 ·
April 6, 2007
Maria
Langenstein
Dairy farmer
A
lifelong dairy farmer, she purchased Hill Top Farm in 1945 and was predeceased
by her first husband Peter Mosksimov in 1959. A lover of all animals she also
enjoyed planting and taking care of her flower gardens. A hard· working dairy
farmer, she will be missed by her friends and extended family.
Surviving
are her husband Cherubin “Joe” Langenstein, her nieces and nephews, Irmgard
Quinn (Vincent) of Seaford, N.Y., Elizabeth McCarthy (John) of Vashon, Wash.,
Frank Kohlroser (Alicia) of Astoria, N.Y., Susan DeThomas (Alfred) of Cairo,
N.Y., Rudolph Kohlroser (Mary) of West Islip, N.Y., Linda Peltier (Richard) of
Setauket, N.Y., Lillian York (Gary), 13 great-nieces and nephews, two
great-great-nieces and nephews and her dear friends Ralph and Rosemary Sivillo,
Kelly Albers, Janice Sivillo and Dorothy Austin.
She was
predeceased by an infant sister Irmgard and three brothers, Joseph Mayr and
Franz and Rudolf Kohlroser.
Service
will be Saturday, April 7, at 4 p.m. at the Cunningham Funeral Home,
Friends
may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 3 to 4 p.m. prior to the service.
Those
who desire may contribute in her memory to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society,
April 6, 2007
Gael
Dooley Lippert
Active volunteer
Born
August 12, 1941 in
She was
a volunteer at the River Bend Red Caboose Library, as a guide at the Tryron
Place Historical Site, and a member of the River Bend Garden Club, all in
Survivors
include her husband, Egon Lippert, with whom she recently celebrated their 38th
wedding anniversary; one son, William Lippert of Lyon, France; one daughter,
Gabrielle Livingston of Greensboro, NC; two brothers, Brendan Dooley of Vero
Beach, FL and John D. Dooley of Saugerties; one grandson, Evan Livingston of
Greensboro, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
She was
predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Benjamin.
Her
funeral procession will form at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral
Home, Inc. at the corner of John and Lafayette Streets, Saugerties and thence to
Interment
will follow in the
April 6, 2007
John
F. Nardo
Private school employee
Catskill
- John F. Nardo, 87, of Catskill, and former Coxsackie resident, died Wednesday,
April 4, 2007 at
He was
born October 30, 1919 in Catskill, the son of the late Domenick and Mary
(Simone) Nardo.
John
served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was an employee of the
John
was predeceased by his former wife Rita Nardo on July 31, 1975; two sisters,
Mary Ricci and Antoinette Nardo; and two brothers, James Nardo and Joseph Nardo.
Mr.
Nardo is survived by his wife of over 27 years, Mrs. Antoinette M. Nardo of
Catskill, a son, William Nardo of Hudson; three step-sons, Chester Palumbo of
Newmalle, Mo., Dominick Palumbo
Relatives
and friends may call at Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson
Heights, Catskill, on Sunday, April 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be
held Monday at the funeral home, followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian
Burial at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Bridge Street, Catskill. Rev.
John Moyna will be officiating.
Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
April 6, 2007
Elizabeth
L. Posser
Secretary
Catskill
– Elizabeth Lazar Posser, 73, of Catskill, died Tuesday, April 3 at
She was
born on May 31, 1933 in
Ms.
Posser was always proud to have been the third woman to walk onto the floor of
the New York Stock Exchange when that was first allowed in the early 1950s.
She is
survived by her four children: Allison Posser of Catskill with whom she resided,
Elizabeth Lamoraux of Delaware, Howard Posser of Elmont, N.Y., and Douglas
Posser of Florida; as well as two granddaughters, Rochelle Posser of Florida and
Nora Sanson of Maryland and sister Mary Lazar Eckert, in addition to three
nephews, Brian, John and Mark Eckert.
Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 10 at St. Patrick’s
Roman Catholic Church in Catskill at 11:15 a.m. with the Rev. Jeremiah Nunan,
pastor of
Private
cremation will be conducted following the Mass at the Albany Rural Crematorium.
Friends
and relatives are invited to call at the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home at 139
April 6, 2007
Elmer
Winnie
Highway dept. employee
Saugerties
– Elmer Winnie, 74, of
Born
April 25, 1932 in
An
area resident for many years, he was employed early in life at Knaust Brothers
and Shorty Berzal’s Mushroom Industries. He then went to work for the Ulster
County Highway Department where he worked for 31 years retiring in 1994.
Survivors
include three brothers: Hyland of Saugerties, Herbert of Hurley and Ransom
Winnie of Ulster Park, N.Y. Five sisters: Beatrice Koslowski of Port Ewen, Maude
Winnie of Delaware, Florence Vedder of Malden on Hudson, Estella VanBuren of
Ulster Park, and Olive Schuman of Kingston. Several nieces and nephews also
survive.
He
was predeceased by sisters: Evelyn Palen and Eleanor Winnie and brother: Melvin
Winnie.
His
funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home
Inc., corner of John and Lafayette Streets with the Rev. Paul Mengle
officiating.
Interment
will be in the
April 7, 2007
Catskill
– Ruth Crooks Hobbs, 88, of Catskill, formerly of
Born
in
She
graduated from the
She
was a past-president and member of the Binghamton Junior League, member of the
Kingston Junior League, past-president and board member of the
She
is survived by her son, William H. Hobbs of Catskill; two daughters, Deborah
Kelly of
She
was predeceased by two sisters and her husband, William Hobbs in 1986.
A
memorial service will be held Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. in the Remembrance
Chapel of the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139 Jefferson Heights, Catskill,
with the Rev. Diana Freeman, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church officiating.
Private
interment will be conducted at the
Memorial
contributions may be made to the Kingston Hospital Foundation at
April 7, 2007
Maria
Langenstein
Dairy farmer
She
was born in
A
life-long dairy farmer, she purchased Hill Top Farm in 1945 and was predeceased
by her first husband Peter Mosksimov in 1959. A lover of all animals, she also
enjoyed planting and taking care of her flower gardens. A hard-working dairy
farmer, she will be missed by her friends and extended family.
Surviving
are her husband Cherubin “Joe” Langenstein, her nieces and nephews, Irmgard
Quinn (Vincent) of
of
Astoria, N.Y., Susan DeThomas (Alfred) of Cairo, N.Y., Rudolph Kohlroser (Mary)
of West Islip, N.Y., Linda Peltier (Richard) of Setauket, N.Y., Lillian York
(Gary), 13 great-nieces and nephews, two great-greatnieces and nephews and her
dear friends Ralph and Rosemary Sivillo, Kelly Albers, Janice Sivillo and
Dorothy Austin.
She
was predeceased by an infant sister Irmgard and three brothers, Joseph Mayr and
Franz and Rudolf Kohlroser.
Friends
may call at the funeral home today from 3 to 4 p.m. prior to the service.
Those
who desire may contribute in her memory to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society,
April 7, 2007
Robert
H. Moon
N.Y.S. accountant
Coxsackie
- Robert H. Moon, 91, of Route 51, Coxsackie, died April 5, 2007, at his
residence.
He
was born on Aug. 2, 1915, and was the son of the late Edwin T. and Emma F.
(Powers) Moon Sr.
Graveside
services will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at the Riverside
Cemetery with the Rev. Alan Baumback, pastor of the Grace United Methodist
Church officiating.
Interment
will follow in the family plot of the
Prior
to his retirement, Robert was an accountant for the New York State Department of
Taxation and Finance.
He
is survived by his brother-and sister-in-law Donald and Eleanor Moon of West
Coxsackie, and also a niece Nancy Moon of
Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of the W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral
Home,
There
will be no calling hours at the funeral home.
The
day of the graveside service, everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery.
April 7, 2007
Marie
Leona (Vining) White
Co-owned
She
was born on Oct. 16, 1915 in Hensonville, the daughter of Willis and Lizzie
(Mallory) Dunham.
Marie
was a resident of the mountaintop for 86 years prior to moving to the
She
is survived by her children; Sally and son-in-law Miles Nelson; son Donald
Vining; step-children Nancy (Richard) La Goy, Douglas (Jane) White, and Connie
(Larry) Schutta; grandchildren David (Melissa) Nelson, Diane (David) Bicksler,
Jeanne (Carl) Keller, James (Robyn) Vining; great-grandchildren
Ashley and Andrew Nelson, Christie and Paul Bicksler, and Jackson and
Elizabeth Vining; and step-grandchildren Heather and Laurel White, and Stuart
and Stephen Schutta.
She
was predeceased by her husband Alfred Vining whom she was married to from 1939
until 1982, and her husband Alfred White whom she was married to from 1983 to
2002. She is also predeceased by her sister Frances Dunham and her brothers Leon
and Elbert Dunham.
A
funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Decker
Funeral Home,
Interment
will follow in
April 9, 2007
Edith
Delp
Secretary
Catskill
- Edith Katherine Sack Delp, 88, of Catskill, died Friday, April 6, 2007.
Born
Oct. 21, 1918 in
She
moved to Coxsackie with her family at the age of 6 and married at the age of 16.
She lived much of her married life on
Mrs.
Delp worked as a secretary for Main Brothers Heating Company.
She
was a former member of the Coeymans Hollow Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors
include a son, Thomas Delp of Rensselaerville; a daughter, Karen Delp of
Virginia; two granddaughters, Robin German of California and Diana Delp of
Climax; three great-grandchildren, Jessica and David German of California and
Lindsey Hotaling of Climax; and many nieces and nephews.
She
was predeceased by her husband, Wayne; a son, Ronald; a brother, William Sack;
and a grandson, David.
Calling
hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Caswell Funeral Home,
She
was cremated privately and burial will take place at a later date
April 9, 2007
Elizabeth
S. Downing
NY Telephone employee
Weedsport
–
Mrs.
Downing retired from New York Telephone and was a member of Telephone Pioneers
of America.
She
was also a member of the
Survivors
include a brother and sister-in-law, William M. and Phyllis B. Spencer of
Geisler
of Unadilla, Otsego County, and William B. Spencer of Marcellus, Onondaga
County; three nieces Judith A. Spencer of Walton, Delaware County, Elaine P.
Schneider Jordan, Onondaga County, and Beverly G. Curay of Jacksonville, Fla.;
and 12 great-nieces and nephews.
She
was predeceased by her parents, William M. and Elizabeth Gorseline Spencer; her
husband, Clayton Downing; a brother, Daniel V. Spencer; and a great-niece.
There
will be no calling hours.
Services
will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Decker Funeral Home,
Burial
will follow in
Memorial
contributions May be made to the Port Crane United Methodist Church, 39 Pine
St., P.O. Box 91, Port Crane, NY 13833.
April 9, 2007
Richard
F. Jackson
Pub owner/plumber
West
Camp – Richard F. Jackson, 62, of Route 9W north, died Friday, April 6, 2007,
in the Samuel S. Stratton Veteran's
Born
Sept. 10, 1944 in
A
graduate of
An
area resident for many years, he previously resided in
Mr.
Jackson was a former employee of IBM, he owned and operated
During
his days as the owner of “
He
was a member of the Saugerties American Legion Post #72,
the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge #2574 and was a
former player in the Saugerties Athletic Association Softball League.
Mr.
Jackson enjoyed shad and herring fishing on the
Survivors
include his wife, the former Beatrice “Bea” Meyers; four sons, Todd of
Milford, Conn., Eric of Wilton,
Funeral
services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home Inc.,
corner of John and Lafayette streets, Saugerties.
April 9, 2007
Elizabeth
L. Posser
Secretary
Catskill
- Elizabeth Lazar Posser, 73, of Catskill, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at
Born
May 31, 1933 in
Ms.
Posser graduated from high school and was employed as a secretary with
She
was always proud to have been the third woman to walk onto the floor of the New
York Stock Exchange when that was first allowed in the early 1950s.
Survivors
include two daughters, Allison Posser of Catskill, with whom she resided, and
Elizabeth Lamoraux of
Calling
hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Millspaugh Camerato
Funeral Home at 139
A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's
Roman Catholic Church in Catskill with the Rev. Jeremiah Nunan, pastor of Sacred
Heart Church in Cairo, officiating.
Private
cremation will be conducted following the Mass at the Albany Rural Crematorium.
April 9, 2007
Sally
Timmons
Chase Manhattan employee
Born
Feb. 16, 1916 in
She
moved to
She
was a member of St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church and a longtime member of
the ladies guild.
She
also enjoyed traveling when she was able.
Survivors
include by two nephews, Chris Landers and Brian Timmons; two nieces, Nancy Boehm
and Pat Smith; and many grandnieces and nephews.
In
addition to her sister, she was predeceased by two brothers, Nick and Andy
Timmons.
Calling
hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Decker Funeral Home,
A
Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday at St. Theresa’s Roman
Catholic Church with the Rev. James Schiffer officiating.
Interment
will be at the
April 10, 2007
Elizabeth
Boone
Eucharistic Minister
Guilderland
– Elizabeth Marie Young Boone, 86, died Sunday, April 8, 2007, at Our Lady of
Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, surrounded by her children.
Born
Dec. 15, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Charley, a famous sports writer
for the Knickerbocker News, and Margarite Peg Young.
She
graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1938 and
Mrs.
Boone was briefly employed at Capitol Forestry where she met her husband,
Charles Boone, who predeceased her in 2000.
A
resident of Delmar, she was a member of St. Thomas Parish and the Altar Rosary
Society.
After
moving to Westerlo, she joined
Mrs.
Boone also participated in the local Meals on Wheels, the Westerlo Volunteer
Fireman's Ladies Auxiliary and the
Survivors
include five sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Lynne Boone of
In
addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her infant daughter, Martha.
Calling
hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, Route 81,
A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John the
Memorial
contributions may be made to Our Mercy Life Center, Guilderland, or the Hilltown
Meals on Wheels.
April 10, 2007
Joseph
Errante
Teacher
Born
May 12, 1942 in
He
attended
He
graduated from
Mr.
Errante taught high school in
He
had been active in his community as a past volunteer fireman, founding member of
the Cairo Rotary and other organizations including the Greene County Resort and
Hospitality Association.
Calling
hours will be 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Richards Funeral Home,
Funeral
services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Knock Shrine in
Burial
will be in the family plot of the
Memorial
contributions may be made to the Community Hospice,
April 11, 2007
Ronald
J. Lee
Retired highway department employee
He
was born in Conesville on June 4, 1947 son of the late Frank and Dorothy (
Ron
was a retired employee of 35 years of the Albany County Highway Department. An
avid outdoors man he enjoyed hunting, fishing, “four wheeling” and attending
car shows. Was known to help anyone in need and will be missed by his family and
friends.
Surviving
are a son Frank Lee (Mui Ho), a daughter Sara Harper two grandchildren, Chloe
Lee and Kiley Harper, three brothers, David Lee Sr., Charles Lee Sr., Harold Lee
Sr. and several nieces and nephews.
He
was predeceased by a brother Ernest Lee Sr. and a sister Ella Strother.
Funeral
service will be Friday, 8 p.m. at the Cunningham Funeral Home,
Friends
may call at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the service.
Cremation
will be at the
April 11, 2007
Devoted wife and mother
Born
Sept. 21, 1918 in
She
enjoyed knitting, traveling and volunteering at the former
She
was devoted to her husband and family.
She
is survived by her four children, Judith (Paul) Carpenter, Sandra (Michael)
Grosso, Ralph Mancuso and Margaret (Hugh) Quigley; grandchildren, Paul and
Matthew Carpenter, Nicole Carpenter Miller, Celeste Grosso Nathan, Michael and
Vincent Grosso, Judy Grosso Sickles, Wakon, Dylan and Mackenzie Mancuso, Meghan
Quigley Toner and Daniel Quigley; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She
was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Ralph Mancuso.
Future
arrangements will be made for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s.
Those
who desire may contribute in
April 12, 2007
Mary
Helen Cook
Kadin Pocketbook factory employee
Born
in
She
attended
In
addition to her two daughters, Mary is survived by her grandchildren: Mrs.
Joshua (Christina Mary) Amaral of New Bedford, Mass.; Joseph Daniel Brady and
Ashley Lynn Brady of San Angelo, Texas; her great-grandchildren: Joshua Antonio
Amaral Jr. and Jeremy Carlos Amaral. She is survived by her sisters Helen Matson
of West Coxsackie, Margaret Laidlaw of
She
was predeceased by her sister Grace Zilnik. She is also survived by several
nieces, nephews, great nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
A
memorial service will be held April 15, 2007 at 3 p.m. at
Rev.
Bruce Benander will officiate. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend.
There
will be no calling hours.
Memorial
donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Window Fund.
In
accordance with Mary's wishes, she was cremated and ill be interred with her
beloved Walter
at
Arrangements
have been entrusted to. the care of Sopris-Murray Funeral Home,
April 12, 2007
Helen
Hulbert
Registered nurse
She
was born in Oak Hill on July 7, 1927, daughter of the late William and Mae (Lounsbury)
Kellam Cook.
Helen
lived in Oak Hill for most of her life. She was a graduate of Hartwick College
of Nursing. She served in the Nurses Corps of the Department of War, post World
War II. She retired as night shift registered nursing supervisor of the
Helen
was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, sopping, and traveling with her good
friend April Rivenberg, and was the #1 Yankee fan.
Helen
is survived by four sons, Richard (Colleen) Hulbert, Mark (Beth) Hulbert,
Bradley (Shirley) Hulbert with whom she resided, Sean (Melissa) Hulbert; two
daughters, Cathy Hulbert and Cheryl (Ed) Cox; 10 grandchildren,
Ian (Jocelyn ) Hulbert, Erin Hulbert, Michael Lee and Michelle (Adam)
Hunt, Robert Hulbert, Roxanne Hulbert, Alec Hulbert, Hope Hulbert, Amanda
Hulbert and Rachel Hulbert; two great-grandchildren, Miles Hulbert and Brendon
Massa, a good friend Larry Smith and her brother Eugene Kellam.
Helen
was predeceased by her husband Llewellyn “Bud” Hulbert.
A
graveside service will be held on May 5 at 11 a.m. at the
As
per her wishes there will be no calling hours.
In
lieu of flowers, as per Helen’s request, contributions can be made in her
memory to the Parkinson’s Disease foundation, 1359 Broadway,
Arrangements
are by the Cunningham Funeral Home,
April 12, 2007
Thomas
G. Lynch
Master electrician
He
was born in
After
graduating high school in New Jersey, Tom proudly served his country in the U.S.
Navy during W.W.II and in Korea as a fire controlman first class, and took part
in the 1946 Bikini Bomb Experiment. Tom was also proud that in 1951 he had an
audience with the Pope in
Tom
and his wife Mary raised their family in the Riverdale, NJ area.
He
was a master electrician for 40 years. In 1983, they moved to Cornwallville. He
became a locksmith after moving to his retirement home.
Tom
belonged to several senior citizen organizations including the AOH,
Greenville-Irish American Club, VFW TriTown Memorial Post 1416 and Our Lady of
Knock Council Knights of Columbus.
In
2003, after the death of his beloved wife, Tom moved to
Surviving
are two daughters, Maureen Struble and her husband Jack of LaGrange, Ga. and
Eileen Lynch of San Diego, Calif.; two grandchildren Michelle Van Lenten of San
Diego, Calif. and Kelly Amsen of Debary, Fla.; four brothers, James Lynch of
Bayville, N.J., Timothy Lynch of Anaheim, Calif., William Lynch of Thorton,
Colo., and Peter Lynch of Ft. Reading, N,J.
Tom
was predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, Mary E. (English) Lynch; a son
Brian Lynch; a twin brother, John Lynch; and brother George Lynch.
Friends
may call at the Cunningham Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m.
Funeral
services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 16. 2007 from the Cunningham
Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11
a.m. at Our Lady of Knock Shrine in East Durham, NY.
Interment will be in the
April 12, 2007
Walter
Walentynski
Born
in Nell!
Saugerties
– Walter Walentynski of Craryville, a longtime resident of
Walter
was born Sept. 15, 1918 in
A
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at St.
Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in
Interment
followed in
Arrangements
were under the direction-of Buono Funeral Service Inc., Main Street Chapel,
Saugerties.
April 13, 2007
Ruth
J. Coffin
Nurse
Born on Aug. 23, 1913 in
Adams, she was the daughter of the late
She graduated from
On July 3, 1936, she
married David W. Coffin in
Before her marriage, Mrs.
Coffin was an LPN for several private patients in the
From 1998 until November
2002, Mrs. Coffin resided at Adirondack Manor in Queensbury and has resided in
She was a member of the
Mrs. Coffin also enjoyed
tending to her flower gardens, sewing and reading.
Survivors
include her three daughters, Janet E. Dean and her husband Jerry, of Queensbury,
Catherine M. Williams and her husband, David of Andover, Mass. and Norma A.
Focht of Monroe, N.C.; a sister, June E. Benjamin of Sackets Harbor, N.Y.; eight
grandchildren, Lisa Doughtery and her husband, Tom of Castleton on Hudson, Laura
Ruthen and her husband, Ray of Glastonbury, Conn., Amy Williams and her husband,
Van Caldwell, of Melrose, Mass.,
Julie Williams of North Brunswick, N.J., Eric Williams and his fiance, Roseann
Hewitt of Haverhill, Mass., James
Focht of Rosendale, N.Y., Keith Focht and his wife, Christine of Waxhaw, N.C.
and Jennifer Brooks and her husband, Robert
of Monroe, N.C. and eight
great-grandchildren.
Funeral
services will be conducted on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the First
Baptist Church of Glens Falls with the Rev. Casper Green, pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at the
The
family suggests the memorial donations be made to the
April 13, 2007
Nicholas
J. Desco
Dynabil employee
Coxsackie
– Nicholas J. Desco, 53, of Coxsackie, formerly of Catskill and
Nick
was born in Catskill on September 15, 1953 to the late Nicholas and Josephine
Ford Desco.
He
had been employed by Altington Manufacturing in
He
is survived by two aunts, Mrs. Harry (Lucille Desco) Bruck of Kingston and Mrs.
Mary Desco of Catskill; a niece, Brenda Vandemark of Catskill as well as many
cousins.
He
was predeceased by his father, Nicholas J. Desco in 1985; his mother, Josephine
Desco in 1991; and his sister, Sandra Desco Vandemark in 1997.
Private
cremation was conducted at the Albany Rural Crematorium under the direction of
the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home at 139
April 13, 2007
Daniel
Fangione Jr.
Truck driver
Catskill
- Daniel Rocco Frangione Jr., 65, of Selkirk, died Wednesday, April 11 at
Mr.
Frangione was born in
He
is survived by his sister Darlene Boudreau and her life partner Trudy Moore of
Coxsackie and two nephews: Mark Boudreau of
He
was predeceased by his parents and sister, Rita Frangione.
Private
cremation was conducted at the Albany Rural Crematorium under the direction of
the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home at 139
Because
of his love for children, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s
Children’s
April 13, 2007
Virginia
M. Groff
Tannersville
– Virginia M. Groff, 73, died Wednesday at her home in
Born
on December 13, 1933 in Maplecrest, she was the daughter of the late Robert and
Marie Newcomb.
Mrs.
Groff was employed by the U. S. Postal Service for 30 years before retiring as
the postmaster of the
Mrs.
Groff was the president of the Platte Clove Neighborhood Watch.
Survivors
included her husband of 54 years, Charles “Chuck” Groff; three daughters,
Marvina Parrotte of Catskill, Tommy Vanucchi of East Jewett and Chandi Groff of
Elka Park; two sons, Frank Groff of Tannersville and David Groff of Elka Park;
18 grandchildren, Monica, Danny, Brian, Karen, Josh, Henry, Kiera, Melanie,
Frank, David, Erica, Randy, Caden, Tawny, Tara Lee, Taylor, Betsy and Rikki;
nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, one brother; several nieces and
nephews; and several cousins.
Mrs.
Groff was predeceased by a son, Charles “Rusty” Groff.
Calling
hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 at the Aston-Basagic
Funeral Home, 7742 Main Street, Hunter.
A
prayer service will be conducted at 8 p.m. on Saturday evening.
Interment
will be at the
April
13, 2007
Ruth
Crooks
Catskill
- Ruth Crooks Hobbs, 88, of Catskill, formerly of
She
was born in
She
is survived by her son, William H. Hobbs of Catskill; two daughters, Deborah
Kelly of
A
memorial service will be held Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. in the Remembrance
Chapel of the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139 Jefferson Heights, Catskill,
with the Rev. Diana Freeman, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church officiating.
Private interment will be conducted at the
April
13, 2007
Edward
‘Buddy’ Reinold
Elevator Mechanic
He
was born in
He
was a decorated WW II Army airforce veteran and served in the European theater
as a staff sergeant and top turret gunner on B-24 bombers.
He
worked for the City of
After
the passing of his wife Frances (Nee Heron) in 1991 he moved to
He
was pre-deceased by his wife Frances (Heron) Reinold, parents and brother
Harold.
He
is survived by his daughter Margaret and son-in-law John Gulino; two brothers,
George and John Reinold; sister, Margaret Davis; sister-in-law Helen Garcia: two
grandsons, Daniel and Edward Gulino; and many niece and nephews.
Calling
hours will be held at Decker Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Windham, NY on
Sunday, April 15, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
A
Mass of Resurrection will be held on Monday April 16, 2007 at 9 a.m. at St.
Theresa of the
Interment
is to follow at the
In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Community Hospice of
Albany County,
April
14, 2007
Joan
M. Cisler
‘Beloved mother, grandmother and best friend’
She
was born in
She
has been an area resident since 1983. She loved to play bingo and to travel. She
was devoted to her grandchildren.
She
was a member of the Cairo-Durham Ladies Elks. This organization will hold
services in her memory on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at Richards Funeral Home.
She
is survived by three sons, Frank Cisler and his wife Barbara of L.I., Edward
Cisler and his wife Maria of Nebraska and Thomas Cisler an his wife Sherrie of
Round Top; two daughters, Mrs. Peter (Jean) Romph of L.I. and Mrs. Michael
(Deborah) O’Brien of Catskill; seven grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
She
wass predeceased by her husband Frank J. Cisler who passed on March 14, 2001.
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at The Richards
Funeral Home, 294 Bross Street, Cairo, NY on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Funeral
services will take place Monday at 10 a.m. at the Richards Funeral Home,
Interment
will take place next to her late husband Frank J. Cisler, who pre-deceased her
on March 14, 2001, in the family plot of the
Contributions
in her memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Upstate new
York/Vermont Chapter,
April 14, 2007
Thomas
Robert Johnson
Loved hunting and fishing
He
was born in the
He
has been an area resident for the last 25 years and loved hunting and fishing.
He
is survived by his dear companion of 17 years, Esther M. Ballou of
Besides
his parents, he is pre-deceased by a brother Frank.
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Richards
Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, NY on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral
services will take place on Thursday at 12 noon, April 19, 2007, at Richards
Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, NY with Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Nunan, Pastor of
the Sacred Heart Church, Cairo, officiating.
Interment
will follow in the family plot of The New Athens Rural Cemetery.
April
14, 2007
Thomas
Larry Yager
Carpenter
Tannersville
- Thomas L. Yager, 59, died on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at the
Born
on May 29, 1947 in Tannersville, he was the son of the late Charles and
Clementine Yager.
Thomas
was baptized on Aug. 31, 1947 in the
Mr.
Yager served in the U.S. Navy from October, 1966 to July, 1972. He was employed
as a carpenter with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters for 28 years, recently
with local #19.
He
was a member of the Haines Falls Fire Company and the Bunt Brewer Post #165.
Thomas
was married on March 23, 1991 to Hope M. Angle Yager in Tannersville.
He was a devoted father to his son and two daughters.
Survivors
include his wife, Hope M. Angle Yager; son, Kevin Thomas; two daughters, Crystal
Lee and Kaylee Marie; one godchild, Melissa Feml; three brothers, Donald of Elka
Park, Frank of Tannersville and
Charles of Haines Falls; two sisters, Betty Garrison of Tannersville and Beverly
Feml of Haines Falls. He also had several nieces and nephews.
Calling
hours will be 2 – 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 15 and Monday, April 16 at
the Aston-Basagic Funeral Home in Hunter.
Services
will be conducted on Tuesday, April 17 at 11 a.m. in the
Burial
will be in the
Memorial
contributions may be made in Thomas’ name to the “Stain Glass Restoration
fund” at the
April
15, 2011
Richard
E. Ferraro
Former owner of Awesome Audio
Glasco
- Richard E. Ferraro, 51, of Glasco Turnpike, died Thursday, April 12, 2007, at
the
Born
April 24, 1955, in
A
graduate of Saugerties High School Class of 1973, he was the founder and former
owner of Awesome Audio in Saugerties from 1984 to 1988.
He
was currently the proprietor of Rich Farms in Glasco. He was a former employee
of the New York State Lottery Department and United Parcel Service..
A
devoted family man, he played the saxophone in the early 1970s in the band Viva.
He
provided sound and equipment for Marist, Vassar and Bard colleges. He designed
sound and lighting for the Carnival Cruise Lines.
He
was a benefactor of the Saugerties Lions Club, the Glasco Fire Department and
the Make a Wish Foundation of the
He
was predeceased by his wife, the former Carol Chick, in 1996.
Survivors
include a son, Michael J. Ferraro; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
His
funeral service will held at noon on Monday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home
Inc., corner of John and Lafayette streets, Saugerties, with the Rev. Monsignor
Charles Zannotti officiating.
Interment
will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in
April
16, 2007
Gloria
Porto
Kitchen supervisor
Catskill
- Gloria F. Porto, 73, of Catskill, died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at
Born
April 27, 1933 in
She
graduated from St. Patrick’s Academy and retired from the former
Survivors
include a daughter and son-in-law, Maria Gallardo and Joseph Taranto of
She
was predeceased by her first husband, Francis Gallardo; and several aunts and
uncles.
Private
cremation was conducted at the Albany Rural Crematorium.
A
private prayer service will be held at the Millspaugh Camerto Funeral Home, 139
April 17, 2007
Manuel
J. Cominos
Owned Mayflower Sweet Shop
Catskill
- Manuel J. Cominos, 86, of Catskill, died April 16, 2007 at Kaaterskill Care
Nursing and Rehabilitation in Catskill.
Born
in
Manny
served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a World War II veteran.
He
later owned and operated the Mayflower Sweet Shop in Catskill for more than 57
years prior to his 1990 retirement.
Manny
was a former member of the Catskill Masonic Lodge No. 463.
He
enjoyed reading, theater, film and yarn spinning.
Manny
was predeceased by his aunt and uncle who raised him, Charles and Stella Pittas.
He
is survived by his wife, Patricia A. (Bone) Cominos of Catskill; brother, George
Cominos of Greece; cousins, Alke Pittas of Leeds and George Pittas of Catskill;
and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives
and friends may call at Traver and McCurry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson Heights,
Catskill, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral
services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard
Jacobs officiating.
Interment
with full military honors will follow in the
April 17, 2007
Gloria
Porto
Kitchen supervisor
Catskill
- Gloria F. Porto, 73, of Catskill, died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at
Born
April 27, 1933 in
She
graduated from St. Patrick’s Academy and retired from the former
Survivors
include a daughter and son-in-law, Maria Galardo and Joseph Taranto of Athens; a
son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Caroline Galardo of Virginia; a brother, Frank
Porto Sr. of Catskill; a grandson, Francesco Galardo of Catskill; two nephews;
three nieces; several great-nieces and nephews; two aunts, Tess DeSantis and
Anna Cross, and two uncles, Patsy Porto and Charles Porto, all of Catskill.
She
was predeceased by her first husband, Francis Galardo; and several aunts and
uncles.
Private
cremation was conducted at the Albany Rural Crematorium.
A
private prayer service will be held at the Millspaugh Camerto Funeral Home, 139
April 17, 2007
Lorraine
D. Williams
Kaz machine operator
Born
in
Mrs.
Williams was employed by Kaz as a machine operator.
She
is survived by her daughter and son in-law, Paula and Joel Van Kuren Jr., of
She
was predeceased by her son, Martin Williams, in 1980, and two brothers Wayne and
Vaughn Albert.
Calling
hours at Millspaugh Camerato Funeral, 139
Interment
will be at the convenience of her family in the
Arrangements
have been entrusted to the care of the Sopris-Murray Funeral Home,
April
18, 2007
Gloria
Porto
Kitchen supervisor
Catskill
– Gloria Frances Porto, 73, of Catskill, died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at
Born
April 27, 1933, in
She
graduated from St. Patrick’s Academy and retired from
She
is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, children: Joseph and Maria Galardo
Taranto of Athens; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Carolyn Galardo of
Virginia; one grandson, Francesco Galardo of Catskill; one brother, Frank Porto
Sr. of Catskill; two nephews, three nieces and several great-nieces and
great-nephews; two aunts, Tess DeSantis and Anna Cross; two uncles, Patsy Porto
and Charles Porto, all of Catskill.
She
was predeceased by her parents; her first husband Francis Gallardo; and several
aunts and uncles.
A
private prayer service will be held at the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home a
139
April
18, 2007
Lorraine
D. Williams
Kaz machine operator
Born
Jan. 26, 1938, in
Mrs.
Williams was employed by Kaz as a machine operator.
Survivors
include a daughter and son in-law, Paula and Joel Van Kuren Jr., of
She
was predeceased by a son, Martin Williams, in 1980; and two brothers, Wayne and
Vaughn Albert; and her longtime companion, David Apjohn.
Calling
hours Will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home,
139
Interment
will be at the convenience of the family in the
Arrangements
are with Sopris-Murray Funeral Home,
April
19, 2007
Manuel
J. Cominos
Owned Mayflower Sweet Shop
Catskill
- Manuel J. Cominos, 86, of Catskill, died April 16, 2007 at Kaaterskill Care
Nursing and Rehabilitation in Catskill.
Born
in
Manny
served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a World War II veteran.
He
later owned and operated the Mayflower Sweet Shop in Catskill for more than
57years prior to his 1990 retirement.
Manny
was a former member of the Catskill Masonic Lodge No. 463.
He
enjoyed reading, theater, film and yarn spinning.
Manny
was predeceased by his aunt and uncle who raised him, Charles and Stella Pittas.
He
is survived by his wife, Patricia A. (Bone) Cominos of Catskill; brother, George
Cominos of Greece; cousins, Alke Pittas of Leeds and George Pittas of Catskill;
and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives
and friends called at Traver and McCurry Funeral Home, 234
Funeral
services will be today at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Jacobs
officiating.
Interment
with full military honors will follow in the
In
lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Community Hospice of
Columbia-Greene,
April
19, 2007
Caitlin
Justice Henry
Loved to write poetry
Westerlo
– Caitlin Justice Henry, 15, of 869 Route 143,
She
was born Sept. 9, 1991, in
Mass
of the Resurrection will take place Saturday, April 21, 2007, at the
Interment
will follow in the family plot of the
At
the time of her death, she was a student in the 10th grade and attended the
She
loved to play the piano, volleyball and loved to write poetry and was devoted to
the Blessed Virgin.
Besides
her parents, she is survived by four brothers Patrick, Brendan, Bobby and John
and also survived by four sisters Maria, Brigid, Theresa and Isabella.
Also
survived by her maternal grandmother Helene Potthoff and step-grandfather Thomas
Potthoff of
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Richards
Funeral Home,
A
rosary service will take place Friday evening at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m.
In
lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Society of St.
John Bosco school fund,
April
21, 2007
Sky Meadows Boarding House owner
Tannersville
- Emma H. Jauch, 90 years old, passed away April 18 at the Robinson Terrace in
She
was born April 16, 1917 to the late Otto and Hedwig Klein Reichelt in
She
was the owner of the former Sky Meadows Boarding House for over 40 years in
She
attended the
Survivors
include one son, Robert Jauch and his wife Barbara of Bloomfield, NY; one
daughter, Fritzie Martin and her husband Ludwig Schmidt of Hunter; a sister,
Clara Jones of
She
was predeceased by her husband Fritz Jauch in 1986.
A
memorial service will be held on May 19 at 11 a.m. at the Aston-Basagic Funeral
Home,
In
lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the
April
22, 2007
Dorothy
O’Boye
O’Boyes Irish House owner
Palenville
– Dorothy T. O’Boye, 71, of
Born
July 20, 1935 in Flushing,
An
area resident since 1978, she previously resided in Whitestone-Queens where she
was employed at Con Edison of New York.
Upon
relocating to Palenville, Mrs. O’Boye and her late husband, James P. O’Boye
Sr., owned and operated O’Boyes Irish House for 21 years.
She
was a longtime sponsor of Women's and Men’s Softball in the Catskill League
and O’Boye’s Tavern in the Saugerties Dartball League.
She
was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Palenville.
Survivors
include one son, James Patrick O’Boye Jr. of Palenville; two daughters, Janet
O’Boye Hockeson of Palenville and Geraldine Brady of Saugerties; a brother,
Robert Brosnan of
In
addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, John “Jack”
Brosnan. Calling hours were held Sunday.
A
funeral procession will form 9:15 a.m. today at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home
Inc., corner of John and Lafayette streets, thence to Sacred Heart Church where
a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated.
Interment
will follow in the
April 24, 2007
Charles
George Bushnell Jr.
Professional truck driver
South
Cairo - Charles George Bushnell Jr., age 76 years, of Route 23B,
Mr.
Bushnell was born in
He
has been an area resident for over 40 years.
He served in the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Navy.
He
was a professional truck driver all of his life and was employed by the Tuscan
Trucking Company. He also was seen
many times at Father and Sons.
He
was a member of the Cairo-Durham Elks and the American Legion.
At one time he was employed by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department.
He
is survived by his wife of 37 years, Shirley M. (Doney) Bushnell of South Cairo;
a daughter, Susan Bushnell; three stepdaughters, Linda Magana of South Durham,
Cynthia Abrahamsen of Gayhead, Tammy Frascello of Florida; a stepson, James
Toranto of Athens; an aunt, Martha Bushnell of Fleischmans; and many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Richards
funeral Home,
Graveside
services will take place Thursday at 11 a.m. at the
April 24, 2007
Rodney
Jones Jr.
Mechanic, truck driver
Sauquoit
– Rodney Jones Jr., 40, of
He
was born in
Immediately
following graduation, Rod began work as a mechanic for Pepsi in
Rodney
is survived by his beloved wife of 11 years, Lisa, two daughters; Toni Jones, of
Central Square and Cassandra Jones,
at home, two sons; Nicholas Jones and Zachary Jones, both at home, his parents,
Rodney and Charleen Jones, of Springfield Center, one sister and brother in law;
Patricia and William Christman, of Mayfield, N.Y., two brothers and sisters in
law; Timothy and Karina Jones and Keith and Christine Jones, all of Catskill,
his cherished nieces and nephews; William Christman Jr., Susan Chrisman, Teresa
Christman, Crystal Jones, Victoria Jones, Mark Jones, Adrianna Jones, Alicia
Jones, Alison Jones and Taressa Bauer, his mother in law; Linda Alamond, of New
Hartford, his father in law; Ralph DeRocco, of Waverly, his two sisters in law;
Melissa and Joseph Jones, of Raleigh,
N.C. and Trina Bauer of Sauquoit.
Rod
was also blessed with many special friends; Gordon and Katie King, John and
Robin Irving, Dave and Donna Midura and all of his coworkers at H.P. Hood.
Funeral
services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Home,
Calling
hours will be today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Donations in Rodney's name may be made to the Sauquoit Volunteer Fire Co. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To add to Rodney's online memorial, please go to www.smith-funeralhome.com.
April
25, 2007
Alice
P. Rusconi
World War II veteran
Saugerties
- Alice P. Rusconi, 94, of
Born
March 5, 1913 in Rockaway,
She
was a veteran of World War n where she served in the U.S. Army and was awarded
the Good Conduct Medal and the WAAC Service Ribbon.
An area resident for many years she was a member of the St. John the
Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Centerville, the Altar Rosary Society of the
church, the oldest surviving member of the Harris-Smith American Legion Post 324
of Tivoli and a member of the Cedar Grove Fire Co. Auxiliary.
She
is
predeceased by her husband, Louis P.
Rusconi, in 1989.
Survivors
include two sons: John P. of
She
was the mother in law of Connie. Grandmother of Michael, Matthew and Tiffany
Her
funeral procession will form 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral
Home Inc., corner of John and Lafayette Streets, thence to
Interment
will follow in the
Family
suggests donations in her memory be made to the
Friends
will be received Friday 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends are invited to
sign in the online register.
April
26, 2007
Edward
Nangle
Catskill High graduate
Catskill – Edward James Nangle, 49, of
Born
Oct. 7, 1957 in Catskill, he was the son of the late Edward and Rose (Dejoy)
Nangle.
Edward
attended Catskill Central Schools and was a 1976 graduate of
He
was most employed for many years as a carpenter and recently employed at
Brockway-Smith in Coxsackie.
He
is survived by his wife, Bernadette K. (Rohr) Nangle of Catskill; children,
Krystal S. (Nangle) Rohr and Corey J. Nangle, both of Catskill; brothers, John
J. Nangle of Poestenkill and William Nangle of Florida; sisters, Frances Darling
and husband David of Catskill, Rose Ann Nangle of Catskill, and Kathy Nangle of
Florida; grandson, Ryan Tyler Burke of Catskill; and many cousins, nieces and
nephews.
Relatives
and friends may call at Traver and McCurry Funeral Home, 234
Funeral
services will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Interment
will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
April
26, 2007
Joan
Adele (Mackey) Tobias
Coxsackie Correctional employee
Coxsackie
– Joan Adele (Mackey) Tobias, 69, of
She
was born June 5, 1937 in Catskill and was the daughter of the late Donald H. and
Gertrude (Naab) Mackey.
Prior
to her retirement, she was employed by the NYS Department of Corrections at the
Coxsackie Correctional Facility, Coxsackie.
She
is survived by a daughter, Deborah E. and Thomas F. Keenan of Delmar; one son,
Charles J. Tobias, Jr. of Rockland, Mass.; two grandchildren, Kayleigh Tobias
and Ashley Tobias-Sweatt; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Besides
her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Charles J. Tobias, Sr., who
predeceased her on Oct. 5, 1978.
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the W.C. Brady’s
Sons, Inc. Funeral Home,
Funeral
services will take place on Saturday, April 28 at noon with Pastor Robert
Granger of the First United Methodist Church of Coxsackie officiating.
Private
cremation will take place on Monday, April 30 at the Albany Rural Crematorium in
Menands.
Contributions
in her memory may be made to the Columbia- Greene Humane Society,
April
27, 2007
David
C. Brinkerhof
Arrangements incomplete
Coxsackie
- New York State Trooper David e. Brinkerhoff, 29, of Coxsackie, died Wednesday,
April 25, 2007.
Funeral
arrangements under the direction of the W.C. Brady's Sons Inc. Funeral
Home,
April
27, 2007
Thomas
J. Kralovich Jr.
Harley Davidson Million Mile Club member
Catskill
- Thomas J. Kralovich, Jr., 53, died suddenly in Maplecrest.
He
was born Dec. 18, 1953 in Catskill, the son of Thomas 1. Kralovich Sr. and
Josephine
Thomas
attended
Tom
was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. He was a proud member of the Harley Davidson
Million Mile Club. He enjoyed working on older motorcycles in particular. Thomas
was recognized as a contributor for two books on antique motorcycle restoration
and was a member of the Antique Motorcycle Association of America.
In
addition to his parents, Mr. Kralovich is also survived by his former spouse,
Sherrie Kralovich of Tannersville; a son, Thomas J. Kralovich III of Maplecrest;
a brother, Stephen Kralovich and wife Brenda of Acra; a step-father, Thomas
Zwoboda of Catskill; a niece, Jennifer Kralovich; a nephew, Joseph Kralovich;
and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives
and friends may call at Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234
Funeral
services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Jeremiah Nunan
will be officiating.
Interment
will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
April
27, 2007
Edward
Nangle
Catskill High graduate
Catskill
– Edward James Nangle, 49, of
Born
Oct. 7, 1957 in Catskill, he was the son of the late Edward and Rose (Dejoy)
Nangle.
Edward
attended Catskill Central Schools and was a 1976 graduate of
He
was most employed for many years as a carpenter and recently employed at
Brockway-Smith in Coxsackie.
He
is survived by his wife, Bernadette K. (Rohr) Nangle of Catskill; children,
Krystal S. (Nangle) Rohr and Corey J. Nangle, both of Catskill; two brothers,
John J. Nangle of
Relatives
and friends may call at Traver and McCurry Funeral Home, 234
Funeral
services will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Interment
will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
April
27, 2007
Joan
Adele (Mackey) Tobias
Coxsackie Correctional employee
Coxsackie
– Joan Adele (Mackey) Tobias, 69, of Bethany Village, West Coxsackie died
April 24, 2007 at the St. Peter’s Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital,
Albany.
She
was born June 5, 1937 in Catskill and was the daughter of the late Donald H. and
Gertrude (Naab) Mackey.
Prior
to her retirement, she was employed by the NYS Department of Corrections at the
Coxsackie Correctional Facility, Coxsackie.
She
is survived by a daughter, Deborah E. and Thomas F. Keenan of Delmar; one son,
Charles J. Tobias, Jr. of Rockland, Mass.; two grandchildren, Kayleigh Tobias
and Ashley Tobias-Sweatt; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Also
survived by a sister Adrienne (Mackey) Saurer of Whiting, N.J.
Besides
her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Charles J. Tobias, Sr., who
predeceased her on Oct. 5, 1978.
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the W.C. Brady’s
Sons, Inc. Funeral Home,
Funeral
services will take place on Saturday, April 28 at noon with Pastor Robert
Private
cremation will take place on Monday, April 30 at the Albany Rural Crematorium in
Menands.
Contributions
in her memory may be made to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society,
April
28, 2007
David
C. Brinkerhoff
Trooper slain in line of duty
Coxsackie
– Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff, 29, of
He
was born in
Funeral
services will take place Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at 11 a.m., at the
Interment
will follow in the family plot of the St. Mary’s
Besides
his parents, he is survived by his wife Barbara A. (Rhodes) and baby daughter
Isabella Grace Brinkerhoff of Coxsackie; two brothers, Michael and his wife
Laurie, and Daniel and wife Molly, both of
He
is also survived by his mother in-law and father in-law, Mary Helen Rhodes and
Benjamin and June Rhodes; and his brother and sister in-law Debbie and Kurt
Moeckel.
He was
a graduate of the
At the
time of his death, he was assigned to Troop F Catskill, he trained as a trooper
in
Relatives
and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the W.C. Brady’s
Sons Inc. Funeral Home,
Contributions
in his memory may be made to the Isabella Grace Brinkerhoff Fund, C/O the New
York State Trooper Foundation,
April
29, 2007
Herbert
Falke
Co-founded Falke’s Greenhouse
Born
Feb. 28, 1923, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Elsa M. Falke.
A
graduate of
In the
1970s, Herbert and his wife, Eula, started Falke's Greenhouse and was known for
growing special tomatoes and wave petunias.
While
farming, Herbert was also in the construction business and instrumental in
starting Falke’s Quarry.
Survivors
include his wife of 63 years, Eula Falke; sons, Donald and John Falke;
daughter-in-law, Donna Falke; brothers, Joseph and Arthur Falke; brother-in-law,
Edward Harder; grandchildren, Lori Aherns, Larry Falke, Michael Falke and Susan
Falke; and great- grandchildren, Michael and Kimberly Ahrens, Jennie Rielle and
Jonathan Falke.
In
addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sons, Herbie and Richard Falke;
and sister, Elsa Joan Harder.
Calling
hours will be Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Decker Funeral Home in
Funeral
services will be Tuesday at the
His
pallbearers will be Larry and Michael Falke, Eddie Ahrens, Scott Ronk, Floyd
Dart and Jack Jordan.
Donations
in Herbert’s name may be made to the Catskill Christian Camp in
April
30, 2007
Pauline
E. ‘Polly’ Cornell
Ran accounting business
She was
raised in the military with her two brothers, Rick and Aubrey Nash, and two
sisters, Martha and Dorothy Haase.
She
eventually settled in
With
her husband, she had three daughters, Wendy, Melissa and Krystal.
Over
the years she ran her own accounting business, drove a school bus for the
She is
also survived by two sons in-law, Richard D. Bridges and Jerry W. Santucci; and
three grandchildren, Amanda, Marcus and Corbin.
Calling
hours will be 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a service by the Greenville
American Legion Post 291 Ladies Auxiliary and a funeral service with the Rev.
Thomas Carney officiating.
Interment
will be 1 p.m. Friday in the
Those
who desire may contribute in her memory to the Greenville American Legion Post
291 Ladies Auxiliary,