Obituaries
from the Daily Mail
July 2007
Transcribed by Carol Golden
Obituaries provided by Sylvia Hasenkopf
DOROTHY
MARY BARRA
Retired beautician
CATSKILL – Dorothy Mary Barra, 85, long-time Catskill and
Born July 15, 1921 in Climax, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel (Wagenbaugh) Yannone.
She was a beautician for more than 25 years at Arthur’s Beauty Salon in Catskill prior to her retirement. She has been a Barefoot Bay, Fla. resident for the past 20 years, and recently returned to the Catskill area.
She is survived by her husband, Anthony “Bub” Barra of Catskill; sons, Joseph and wife Cherly of Pine Bush, Michael and wife Consuelo of Middletown, and Anthony “Bub” Barra Jr. and wife Jill of Newport; daughter, Patricia Hallam and husband Donn of Saugerties; brothers, Joseph Yannone and wife Bea of Catskill, and Robert Yannone and wife Gloria of Catskill; sister, Laura Romak of Catskill; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call Traver & McCurry Funeral
Home, 234
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. John J. Murphy officiating. Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
Memorials in her name may be made to the American Heart Association.
July 1, 2007
JOSEPH
P. MURPHY
CIA graduate
Born Jan 2, 1941 in
An area resident since 1993, he formerly resided in
He was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School in
He was a graduate of the culinary
He is survived by a brother, Charles J. Murphy of
His funeral procession will form 12:15 p.m. Monday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home Inc., corner of John and Lafayette Streets, thence to St. Catherine Labouree Roman Catholic Church where a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered.
Interment will be in
July 1, 2007
RONALD
SCHLENKER
Avid woodworker
SMITHS LANDING – Ronald S. Schlenker, 63, of
Born May 25, 1944 in
A U.S. Army Veteran, he was a lifetime area resident.
He was a former employee of F.L. Russell Corporation in
He was a member of the Cementon Sportsmans Club. An avid woodworker, he enjoyed the fine art of home brewing and each year hosted an Octoberfest with friends, neighbors and family.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife,
Carol; five sons, Michael R. of
His funeral procession will form 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the
Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home Inc., corner of John and
Interment will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
July 2, 2007
WILLIAM
LINSCOTT
CATSKILL – William J. “Bill” Linscott, 63, of
Born Jan. 9, 1944 in
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Linscott was a member of Sullivan-Teator VFW Post 770 in Catskill. He was also a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast and loved animals.
Survivors include his wife, Marilynn Nelson Linscott of Catskill; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathryn and Robert Linscott of Catskill, Rebecca Linscott of Catskill and Laura and Pierre Nacinales of California; seven grandchildren, James, Emily, Bryan and Tristian Komaromi, Bailey and Jordan Linscott and Traejin Ivery; four nieces and nephews; and many friends and extended family.
He was predeceased by a brother, George Linscott.
A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, Jefferson Heights, Catskill with the Rev. Joyce Wilkerson, pastor of the Catskill United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment with full military honors will be in the Town of
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community-Hospice of Columbia Greene or the Columbia-Greene Humane Society.
July 2, 2007
RONALD
SCHLENKER
Avid woodworker
SMITHS LANDING – Ronald S. Schlenker, 63, of
Born May 25, 1944 in
A U.S. Army Veteran, he was a lifetime area resident.
He was a former employee of F.L. Russell Corporation in
He was a member of the Cementon Sportsmans Club. An avid woodworker, he enjoyed the fine art of home brewing and each year hosted an Octoberfest with friends, neighbors and family.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife,
Carol; five sons, Michael R. of
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home Inc., corner of John and Lafayette Streets, Saugerties.
His funeral procession will form 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, thence to St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church where a 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered.
Interment will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
July 3, 2007
PATRICIA
M. MILLER
Registered nurse/bookkeeper
RED HOOK – Patricia M. Miller, 71, of Red Hook, died
Sunday, July 1, 2007, at
Born Oct. 31, 1935 in
She attended St. Mary’s Academy in
On January 4, 1958 in
Mrs. Miller worked as a registered nurse prior to raising
her family. She was then employed as
a bookkeeper for the 1st National Bank of Red Hook, and then at the 1st
National Bank of Rhinebeck before retiring.
Survivors include a son, Michael Miller of Lehigh Acres,
Fla., four daughters and three sons-in-law, Karen Miller of Myrtle Beach, S.C.,
Lori and David Simmons of Conway, S.C., Ellen and Jerry Camisasca of Elizaville
and Maureen and Jack Gregory of Germantown; eight grandchildren, Adam
Mergenthaler and wife Marie, Jeremy Mergenthaler and wife Julie, Matthew
Mergenthaler and wife Amy, Brittney Coon, Rachel and Alexis Gregory and Paige
and Kelly Camisasca; and seven great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at
the Burnett & White Funeral Home, 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday at the
funeral home.
Burial will be at
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society,
July 3, 2007
JOHN
A. MORGAN
Wormuth Foundry employee
Born Dec. 22, 1926 in Coxsackie, he was the son of the late
At one time, Mr. Morgan was employed by the Wormuth Foundry
in
He attended many Bible studies and supported financially
three churches in
Survivors include his love and best friend, Amy McDevitt of
Private cremation will take place today at the Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
Interment of his cremains will be in the
Arrangements are under the direction of the Richards
Funeral Home,
July 3, 2007
MARY
E. RIVITUSO
WWII riveter
CATSKILL – Mary Elizabeth Rivituso, 81, of Catskill, died Monday, July 2, 2007 at home after a short illness.
Born Nov. 25, 1925 in
She worked at Allie Boat Company as a riveter making life
boats during World War II. Her name
was inscribed at the
She had a passion for cooking.
Survivors include her husband of more than 59 years, Jack P. Rivituso of Catskill; a daughter and son-in-law Deborah and Ronald Smith of Catskill; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Meg Rivituso of Rotterdam and John and Valerie Rivituso of Clifton Park; four brothers, Joseph Pulice of Columbiaville and Frank Pulice, James Pulice and John Pulice, all of Athens; three sisters, Marguerite Masselli of Athens, Jeannette Fusco of Catskill and Cathy Craft of Saugerties; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother, Michael Pulice; and two sisters, Gilda Martin and Rose Pulice.
Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Traver &
McCurry Funeral Home, 234
Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the
funeral home, followed by a noon Mass of Christian Burial at
Private cremation will be performed at
Entombment will be at
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of
Columbia-Greene,
July 3, 2007
MARY
LOUISA SCHENCK
Realtor
SHAKOPEE,
Born March 6, 1919 in the
She grew up and lived in the Ravena area and graduated from
In 1943, she married W. Allan Schenck.
They lived in
Mrs. Schenck was a PTA member and was active with her sons in scouting as a den mother. She was elected to the Flemington Raritan school board in 1963 and was proud of her initiative to have quality reproductions of art masterpieces in grade school classrooms.
In 1966, she and her husband moved to the
While in
In 1982, she moved to
Mrs. Schenck traveled internationally with friends and
always returned with native artwork and artifacts that she collected and gave as
gifts. She also skied in the
Rockies, Europe and toured the Mediterranean;
She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, Scrabble, gardening, camping and bowling and was an avid bridge player.
She lived for a short while at the Palms of Fort Myers and
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and
Mary Schenck of
She was predeceased by a brother, Roy; and a sister, Elizabeth.
Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at
the Town of Catskill Cemetery with the Rev. Joyce Wilkerson, pastor of the
Arrangements are under the direction of Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, Catskill.
July 3, 2007
KAREN
J. WEST
Former
NEW PORT RICHEY,
Born in
Survivors include her parents, Robert and Mildred West of
New Port Richey; a brother, Robert of Hobart, Delaware County; a sister, Diana
Blyth of
Funeral services were held Friday from the Thomas D. Dobies Funeral Home in New Port Richey.
Interment was in the
July 4, 2007
LEROY
D. COLWELL
Retired
CATSKILL – Leroy Delos Colwell, beloved husband and
father, 78, of Route 385,
He was born July 16, 1928 in
Leroy served in the United States Air Force for 20 years prior to 1968. He served two tours of duty in the Vietnam Conflict, specializing in radar reconnaissance.
Leroy later was an employee of Amos Post Company in Catskill for 20 years before he retired in 1990.
Leroy loved woodmaking, tinkering with old cars and took great pride in taking care of his lawns and gardens.
Mr. Colwell is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marilyn (Shaw) Colwell of Athens; two daughters, Katy Halse and husband Mark of Catskill, Holly Vanni and husband Nicholas of New York City; a brother, Clarence “Clancy” Colwell and wife Ann of Hillsboro, N.C.; a sister, Donna Ames and husband Earl of Coxsackie; six grandchildren, Timothy P. Halse, Chase J. Halse, Andrew C. Halse, Alicia A. Halse, Gregory B. Vanni and Everett Vanni; and many nieces and nephews.
Leroy was predeceased by two sisters, Barbara Shanks Powers and Marilyn Ferro.
Relatives and friends may call at the Traver & McCurry
Funeral Home, 234
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the
funeral home, followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St.
Patrick’s Church, Route 38,
Interment with full military honors will follow at the Town
of
July 5, 2007
CATHERINE
WHITE
Arrangements incomplete
CATSKILL – Catherine White, 82, of
Funeral services under the direction of the Traver &
McCurry Funeral Home, 234
VERNER
JOHN BAUMBERGER
WW II veteran
ROUND TOP – Verner John Baumberger, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Catholic gentleman, of Round Top, NY, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at home after a five-month battle with cancer.
He was born February 20, 1916, in
He served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant
in the Signal Corps during World War II.
Following the war, he worked as district manager for DeKalb
Research, Inc., in
Mr. Baumberger is survived by his wife of sixty years, Berneith (Siemonsma) Baumberger; two sons , Father Paul Baumberger of Round Top, and Joseph and wife Irma of Fort Morgan, CO; two daughters, Mary Berger and husband Joseph of Round Top, and Anne Baumberger of Round Top; and two grandchildren, Jakob Berger and Christina Baumberger.
Relatives and friends may call at Richard’s Funeral Home,
A Solemn Requiem High Mass will be offered for the repose
of Mr. Baumberger’s soul on Saturday, July 7, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart
Chapel,
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Immaculate
Heart Seminary,
Also, sympathies may be sent to
July 6, 2007
RANDY
CURLESS
“Teddy bear”
EARLTON – Randy Curless, 30 of Earlton, died at St. Peter’s Hospital on July 4, 2007.
A big “teddy bear,” he was a friend to all he met and will be missed.
Survivors include his mother, Linda Curless-Maurer; siblings, Tony, Anthony, Robert and David Dingman, Joey Merrit, Christopher Maurer and Jennifer Cline; step-fathers, Anthony Dingman Sr., and George Maurer; sister-in-law, Jennifer Maurer; nieces, Isis Dingman and Chloe Maurer; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Eugene and Irene (Busch) Curless Sr.
Graveside services will be 7 p.m. Monday in the
Arrangements are with the Cunningham Funeral Home,
July 6, 2007
WILLIAM
LINSCOTT
CATSKILL – William J. “Bill” Linscott, 63, of
Born Jan. 9, 1944 in
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Linscott was a member of Sulivan-Teator VFW Post 770 in Catskill. He was also a Harley Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast and loved animals.
Survivors include his wife, Marilynn Nelson Linscott of Catskill; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathryn and Robert Linscott of Catskill, Rebecca Linscott of Catskill and Laura and Pierre Nacionales of California; seven grandchildren, James, Emily, Ryan and Tristian Komaromi, Bailey and Jordan Linscott and Traejim Ivery; four nieces and nephews; and many friends and extended family.
He was predeceased by a brother, George Linscott.
A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, Jefferson Heights, Catskill with the Rev. Joyce Wilkerson, pastor of the Catskill United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment with full military honors will be in the Town of
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Columbia Greene or the Columbia-Greene Humane Society.
July 6, 2007
FREDERICK
R. RHOADES
Retired NYPD officer
He was born Jan. 5, 2007 (probably a typo and should have been 1926) in the
Fred served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of World War
II in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He
was a police officer for the New York City Police Department for 20 years of
dedicated service prior to his retirement in 1977.
Formerly of
He was predeceased by a brother, Benjamin Rhoades.
Mr. Rhoades is also survived by three children, Patricia Kane and husband Dan of East Durham; Jimmy Rhoades of South Cairo and Robert Rhoades and wife Elaine of Connecticut; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Danielle, and Maureen Kane, Jessica, Matthew and Kristina Rhoades; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Salvatore and Marie Candilora of Staten Island; several cousin, nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call at Traver & McCurry
Funeral Home, 234
Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, Father Jeremiah Nunan, pastor, Sacred Heart Church of Cairo will be officiating.
Cremation will be preformed at
Interment will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Town of
July 6, 2007
MILTON
SCHLESINGER
WW II Veteran
CAIRO – Milton Schlesinger, of
He was born on November 27, 1917 in
He served with the United States Navy in the South Pacific,
during WW II.
He was employed as National sales Manager for Sau-Sea Foods
and in retirement worked for General Mills.
He was a member of the Cairo Main Street Task Force.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Hildegard
Schlesinger; his daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Ewald Schwarzenegger, David
and Andrew Schlesinger of Texas; grandsons, Morgan, Eric and Aaron
Schwarzenegger, David and Andrew Schlesinger and great-grandsons Sloan
Schwarzenegger and Adian Schlesinger.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the
Richards Funeral Home,
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend
calling hours at the Richards Funeral home,
Primate cremation will follow at the Albany Rural
Crematorium in Menands.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society,
July 6, 2007
CATHERINE
WHITE
Atlanta Knitting Mills employee
CATSKILL – Catherine White, 82, of
She was born May 31, 1925 in Cementon, the daughter of the late Wasyl and July Furyk.
Catherine was an employee of Helene’s Dress Shop, the
Atlanta Knitting Mills and
She enjoyed gardening and flowers.
She was a member of St. Patrick’s
Mrs. White is survived by two daughters, Karen White of Purling and Sheila Moon and husband Roy of Albany; three sons, John White Jr., Donald White and Christopher White all of Catskill; a brother, Paul Furyk; three sisters, Julia Dennison of Kingston, Veronica Whitbeck of Catskill and Carol Furyk of Catskill; six grandchildren, Michael Murphy and wife Kim of Cairo, Derek Spada and wife Rana of Kingston, Kelly Smith and husband Tim of Catskill, Frank Ford III of Catskill, Kenneth Ford of Hudson, Robert Ford of Palenville; and four great-grandchildren, Blake Murphy, Brady Murphy, Taran Smith and Gianna Ford; and many nieces and nephews.
Catherine was predeceased by her husband John White on August 13, 2006; a daughter Patricia White on October 2, 1981 and eight brothers and sisters.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10-11 a.m.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7
at Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234
Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
July 8, 2007
MICHELLE
KATHLEEN
CATSKILL – Michelle Kathleen Downey, 64, of Catskill, died Saturday, July 7, 2007, at her residence following a long illness.
Ms. Downey was born in Catskill on Nov. 2, 1942 to William
Downey and Helen Seeley Pavlovich. She
had been employed by Motorola in
Ms. Downey is survived by her mother and two children; Neal
Downey and Nirell Laud, both of Catskill; two grandchildren: Tyler Laud and
Tatianna Schlless; two brothers: Danny
Private cremation will be conducted at the Albany Rural
Crematorium under the direction of the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home at 139
A memorial service will be held in the future.
Electronic condolences may be posted on www.millspaughcamerato.com.
July 8, 2007
Retired from IBM
COXSACKIE – Stanley C. Sokolowski died peacefully at
He was born on Dec. 10, 1919 in
He is survived by his brother Anthony Sokolowski and wife Anne Morrison-Sokolowski, son Stanislow C. Sokolowski Jr. and wife Heidi Sokolowski, daughter, Stephanie C. Skidmore and husband James Skidmore, three grandchildren, Stephanie Clearwater-Breithaupt and husband Edward (Mike) Breithaupt, Stanislow C. Sokolowski III and wife Paul Sokolowski and Steven P. Sokolowski and three great-grandchildren Stanislow C. Sokolowski IV, Celia Sokolowski and Henry Sokolowski, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years Viola in 2001 and a brother Charles and sisters Pauline and Mary, brother-in-law Conrad Doell and son-in-law Norman W. Clearwater.
Funeral services will take place Wednesday, 11 a.m. at the
Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross st.,
Interment will follow in the family plot of St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Catskill.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to call at the funeral home Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m.
July 9, 2007
JAMES
WHITEHEAD SR.
American Valve employee
CATSKILL –James Whitehead Sr., 78, died Thursday, July 5,
2007, at
Born April 12, 1929 in
Mr. Whitehead had been employed at American Valve in Coxsackie prior to his retirement.
He was an active member of the
Survivors include two sons, Rozell Whitehead and Timothy
Whitehead and his fiancé Tricia Grayton, all of
He was predeceased by his wife, Bessie McGarity Whitehead, on Oct 15, 1980; and two sons, James Whitehead Jr. and Orlander Whitehead.
Calling hours will be 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the
Funeral services will follow at noon at the church.
Interment will follow in the Town of
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the
Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139
Electronic condolences may be posted at www.millspaughcamerato.com.
July 10, 2007
MICHELLE
CATSKILL – Michalle Kathleen Downey, 64, of Catskill, died Saturday, July 7, 2007, at her residence following a long illness.
Born Nov. 2, 1942 in Catskill, she was the daughter of William Downey and Helen Seeley Pavlovich.
She had been employed by Motorola in
Survivors include her mother; two children, Neal Law and Nirell Law, both of Catskill; two grandchildren, Tyler Loud and Tatianna Schoelles; two brothers, Danny Downy of Woodstock, Ga. and Michael Down of Catskill; as well as six nieces and nephews.
Private cremation will be conducted at the Albany Rural
Crematorium under the direction of the Millspaugh Camaerato Funeral Home at 139
A memorial service will be held in the future.
Electronic condolences may be posted on www.millspaughcamerato.com
July 10, 2007
Real estate agent
SAUGERTIES – Lorraine Drechsler, 68, of
Born Feb. 20, 1939 in
An area resident for more than 50 years, she previously
resided on
Mrs. Drechsler was a former real estate agent with Fred Wind Realty and enjoyed the outdoors and landscaping.
Survivors include her husband, Alfred H. Drechsler; three daughters and a son-in-law, Carolyn D, Drechsler of Poughkeepsie, Loral D, Drechsler and her friend Laura Bliss of Saugerties and Gail and Karl Quednau of Saugerties; one son, Daniel D. Drechsler of Rifton, Ulster County; a brother, Kenneth Sinnott of New York City; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, Terry Drechsler of
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Mount Marion Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home Inc., corner of John and Lafayette Streets, Saugerties.
July 10, 2007
NYS-Power Plant employee
RAVENA – Everett M. Kellam, 86, of Ravena, died Sunday,
July 8, 2007, at St. Peter’s Hospital.
Born in Schodack, he was the son of the late Clinton and
Rose Mickel Kellam.
In 1974, Mrs. Kellam retired from NYS-Power Plant after 25
years of service. He also drilled wells for many people in the Ravena area.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Bob Williams of Stuyvesant; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Missy Kellam of Hadley, Saratoga County, and Brad and Bonnie Kellam of Selkirk; a step-daughter and her husband, Carol and Brad Jordan of Amsterdam, Montgomery County; two sisters, Mary Kellam and Phyllis Skidmore, both of Greenville; five sisters-in-law, Lilian Kellam of Hannacroix, Elaine Kunz of Georgia, Florence Kins of Ravena, Margaret Davis of Greenville and Rose Kins of Clarksville, Albany County; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by two wives,
A calling hour will began 10 a.m. Thursday at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena.
Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of
Albany, 445 New Karner Road,
July 10, 2007
STANISLAW
SOKOLOWSKI
Retired from IBM
Born Dec. 10, 1919 in
He served in the U.S. Army 42nd Rainbow Division
as a private first class during World War II.
He lived in Elmont,
Mr. Sokolowski moved to
He was also a licensed electrician for 50 years and a
member of IBEW. He rewound electric
motors, was a civil war bluff and loved to work with wood, but most will
remember him for his mustache. Mr. Sokoloski was a member of
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Stanislow C. and Heidi Sokolowski Jr.; a daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie C. and James Skidmore; his brother and sister-in-law, Anthony Sokolowski and Anne Morrison-Sokolowski; three grandchildren, Stephanie Clearwater-Breithaupt and husband, Edward (Mike) Breithaupt, Stanislaw C. Sokolowski III and wife, Paula Sokolowski and Steven P. Sokolowski; three great-grandchildren Stanislaw C. Sokolowski IV, Celia Sokolowski and Henry Sokolowski; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Viola, in 2001; a brother, Charles; two sisters, Pauline and Mary; a brother-in-law, Conrad Doell; and a son-in-law, Norman Clearwater.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Richards
Funeral Home,
Funeral services will take place 11 a.m. Wednesday at the
funeral home with the Rev. Nunan, pastor of
Interment will follow in the family plot of St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Catskill.
July 10, 2007
LINDA
TAYLOR
Arrangements incomplete
EARLTON – Linda Taylor, of Route 81, died Monday, July 9, 2007, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the W.C.
Brady’s Sons Inc.,
July 11, 2007
KEITH
L. LoGOSSO (MORRISON)
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend
CATSKILL – Keith Leonard LoGosso (Morrison), 49, of
Funeral services under the direction of Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, Catskill, are incomplete.
July 11, 2007
LINDA
L. TAYLOR
Accountant
COXSACKIE – Linda L. Taylor, 54, of Route 81,
She was born in
Funeral services will take place 8 p.m. Friday evening, July 13, 2007, at the W.C. Brady’s Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion, Coxsackie, with Rev. Cornelius Irwin officiating.
Private cremation took place Tuesday at the Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands.
Private interment of her cremains will take place in the
family plot of the
Linda was a lifetime area resident, loved gardening, the outdoors, loved to travel, loved dancing, loved to shop and also enjoyed attending car shows.
Prior to her illness, she also was an accountant for the Hillicoss Excavating Co. Linda was also very devoted to her family.
She is survived by two sons Jesse Taylor III and his wife Bronwyn of Catskill and Randy Taylor of Coxsackie, three brothers Dennis Hillicoss of Coxsackie, Gary Hillicoss of Coxsackie, and Manley Hillicoss Jr. of Athens, three sisters Delores Holewienko of Athens, Sharon Lampman of Climax, Debra Rowlers of Earlton also survived by her two grandchildren Jessse Douglas Taylor and Kelsey Marie Taylor, and a dear boyfriend Edward Smith, also two expecting twin grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend
calling hours at the W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home,
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American
Cancer Society,
Envelopes may be obtained at the funeral home for your convenience.
July 12, 2007
VIOLET
M. (JOBMAN) LAVALLEUR
COXSACKIE – Violet M. (Jobman) Lavalleur, 61, of
Coxsackie, died July 5, 207, at
She was born March 19, 1946 in
Private cremation took place at the Albany Rural
Crematorium in Menands.
A memorial service in her memory will be held on Friday,
July 13, 2007, at 10 a.m., the Christ Episcopal Church, 70 Mansion St.,
Coxsackie, N.Y. with Pastor Tyrone Ready of the Christ Episcopal Church
officiating.
Interment of her cremains will follow in the family plot of
the
She is survived by two sons, Rickie J. Deaver of
She was a loving grandmother.
Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Donald J. Deaver, and her son Ronald E. Deaver.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the W.C.
Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American
Cancer Society,
July 12, 2007
KEITH
L. LoGOSSO (MORRISON)
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend
CATSKILL – Keith Leonard LoGosso (Morrison), 49, of
He was born May 27, 1958 in
Keith attended and graduated from
Keith was presently an employee of Stavo Industries in
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne (Ferro) LoGosso of
Catskill; stepfather, George Morrison of Cairo; children, Rebecca Lynn Morrison,
Kevin Morrison, Brian Keith Morrison, Jennifer
(Morrison), Mike Dedrick; step-children, Marie Ballard (John) Letus,
Theresa Ballard (Drew) Jablanski, Christopher Ballard; brother, Kevin (Lanie)
Morrison; brother-in-law, Nick (Donna) Ferro, Mike (Diane) Ferro, Anthony Ferro;
sisters-in-law, Terry Yannone and Diana Ferro; eight grandchildren, Kyle, Tyler,
Charles, Samone, Lexi, Makaila, John and Miranda; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson Heights, Catskill with Sr. Mary Mazza officiating.
Interment will follow the Town of Catskill Cemetery.
July 12, 2007
FRANK
POLLIO
Farmer
CATSKILL – Frank Pollio, 79, of
Born June 19, 1928 in
Frank donated his body to the
A 50 year resident of Catskill, he loved to travel and was
passionate about life.
He is survived by his wife, Karen (Lindskoog) Pollio; four
sisters, Adelaide Pravada of Brooklyn, Agnes Rohr of Saugerties, Connie DelPrete
of
He was predeceased by a brother, Albert Pollio.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Dutchmen’s Landing, Catskill, with Deacon Michael McDonald officiating.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Community
Hospice of Columbia-Greene,
July 13, 2007
Executive secretary, Sunday School teacher
GREENEVILLE – Alice Francis Roe, 87, of Glenmont,
formerly of
She was born in
She attended
In 2002,
Funeral services will be on Sunday, July 15, at 1 p.m. at the Westerlo Reformed Church in Westerlo.
Friends may call at the church from noon to 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Interment will be in the
Those who desire may contribute in her memory to the
Westerlo Reformed Church,
July 14, 2007
EDNA
ANNA CARLSON
Loving great-grandmother
Mrs. Carlson was born in
She was a life long member of the Leeds Reformed Church, an
avid gardener and nature lover.
Mrs. Carlson is survived by her two daughters, Linda
Skelley of
She was predeceased by her husband Elmer V. Carlson on Aug.
27, 2001, brother Warren Edward Travis, and a sister Mathilda Peck.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 16, at 11
a.m. in the Remembrance Chapel of the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139
Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home at 10 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Electronic condolences may be posted at www.millspaughcamerato.com.
July 14, 2007
PAUL
O. ERDTMANSKY
Laboratory technician
He was born in
He was employed by Sterling Winthrop Laboratories in
Surviving are his wife Boonya Erdtmansky of
As to his wishes, Paul was cremated and he will be returned
to
Funeral services were under the direction of Cunningham
Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81,
July 14, 2007
MICHAEL
J. McGLYNN
NYCTA bus driver
He was born in
Mike retired from the NYCTA, having been a bus driver.
He served his country in the U.S. Army, having joined the
Army in less than a year after he immigrated from
A family man, loving his grandchildren, children, step-children and he was a friend to all he met. He will be dearly missed by all.
An avid New York Mets fan, he also loved playing golf and cards (the Irish 25). He also could be found calling the bingo numbers for the Knights of Columbus.
He was active in the Greenville Irish American Club, the Greenville Vol. Fire Co. as a fire policeman, the Greenville American Legion Post #291, Knights of Columbus- Our Lady of Knock Shrine Council #6439, and the Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural and Sports Centre.
Surviving are his wife Mary (Mullen) McGlynn; four sons, Brian, Thomas, Michael and John McGlynn; one daughter, Anne McGlynn; four step-daughters, Eileen Coghlan, Ann Tuohy, Mary and Nora Lully; three step-sons, Joseph, James and Kevin Tuohy; 27 grandchildren; a brother, Patrick McGlynn; and two sisters, Bridget and Margaret McGlynn.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Bridget (McInerney) McGlynn and a step-son, Michael Tuohy.
Friends may call at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR81,
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 11 a.m. at St.
John the
Interment will be in the
Those who desire may contribute in his memory to the
Greenville Rescue Squad or to the Greenville Vol. Fire Co.,
July 15, 2007
ROSE
M. LENT
American Legion auxiliary member
HANNACROIX – Rose M. Perry Lent, 90, died Saturday, July
14, 2007
Rose was born in
She lived in Ravena for many years before moving to
Hannacroix.
Rose was a member of the Ravena-Coeymans American Legion
Auxiliary and Senior Projects of Ravena and a communicant of St. Patrick’s
Church in Ravena.
Survivors include her son Michael J. (Judy) Lent;
grandchildren, Tammy (Sean) Parker, Paul (Sue) Antonelli, Randy (Pam) Lent and
Stephanie (Mark) Longstaff; 10 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandson.
Rose was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Lent and
daughter Carmella Antonelli.
Friends may call at the Babcock Funeral Home in Ravena on
Monday from 3-7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17
at St. Patrick’s Church in Ravena.
Contributions in memory of Rose may be made to Senior
Projects of Ravena,
July 15, 2007
FLOYD
Joining his father’s business, he initiated an expansion into fountain supplies, toys and paper, including napkins, straws and paper cups.
“His work was not a job, it was his passion,” said his son David. “He was unselfish, cared about people. He was a great role model.”
Funeral services are private.
July 17, 2007
ARTHUR
D. HAMM
U.S. Postal carrier, clerk
CATSKILL – Arthur D. Hamm, 93, of Catskill, died Sunday,
July 15, 2007, at
Born Nov. 21, 1913 in Catskill, he was the son of the late
David E. and Grace Layman
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He joined in 1941 where he began service at
After his discharge from military service on Oct 2, 1945, on Jan 19, 1946 he married Edna Margaret Moore, who predeceased him in Nov. 12, 2006.
Mr. Hamm was a letter carrier and clerk for the U.S. Postal Service in Catskill, retiring in 1972.
He was a volunteer fireman with Catskill Hose Company No. 1 for more than 50 years and also served as president of the Greene County Fire Police.
He was an active member of the
Mr. Hamm was an avid collector of stamps, coins and postcards, and served as both president and secretary of the Rip Van Winkle Stamp Club.
He enjoyed baseball and played softball into his 60s. He managed a Little League team, served as treasurer of the Catskill Babe Ruth League and was president of the Catskill Old Timers Softball League.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Nathan A.
Hamm and Nance Gross of Catskill and Kenneth R. Hamm and Susan Martin of Feura
Bush; a daughter and son-in-law Edith H. and Jim Tresner of
Private cremation was performed at
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. July 28 at
Interment will follow at the Town of Catskill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
July 17, 2007
MARTIN
IRVIS
Former area resident
He was born Feb. 3, 1960 at
He was affectionately known to his friends and family as “Buster.”
Mr. Irvis spent the first 21 years of his life in Catskill
where he earned his high school diploma and health care credentials.
He then moved to
Survivors include his father, Haywood Irvis Jr.; step mother, Mary L. Irvis; two brothers, Barry W. Irvis and Paul J. Irvis; three sisters, Constance J. Irvis Jones, Kathy Irvis and Daniel M. Irvis Noble; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by his mother, Helen Harris Irvis.
A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the Catskill Wesleyan church.
July 18, 2007
LO
SAUGERTIES – Lorna Ann Sullivan Lewis, 57, of
Born Dec. 5, 1949 in
A graduate of
Beside her mother of Saugerties, she is survived by her
husband, George Anthony Lewis; brother, John Sullivan of Saugerties, sister,
Donna Schoch of
She was predeceased by her brother, Gary Sullivan.
Her funeral service will be held 8:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Seamon Wilsey Funeral Inc., corner of John and Lafayette Streets.
Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
JOSEPH
PAUL BAUMAN
Arrangements incomplete
CATSKILL –Joseph Paul Bauman, 64, former Catskill area
resident, died Thursday, July 19, 2007 at his residence in
Funeral services are under the direction of the Traver and McCurry Funeral Home, Catskill and are currently incomplete.
July 21, 2007
JOSEPH
PAUL BAUMAN
CATSKILL – Joseph Paul Bauman, 64, former Catskill area
resident, died Thursday July 19, 2007 at his residence in
He was born June 29, 1943 in
Joseph served in the United States Army National Guard and Coast Guard during the Vietnam Conflict.
He was an employee of the
Mr. Bauman is survived by his spouse Pam Bauman of
Joseph was predeceased by a son, Charles J. Bauman on May 1, 1987; and two sisters, Kathleen J. Favicchio and Rita D. Gould.
There are no calling hours.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday,
July 23, at St. Patrick’s
Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. John
Catholic Church,
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Traver and McCurry Funeral Home, Catskill.
July 21, 2007
CELIA
DENNER
Arrangements incomplete
HUNTER – Celia Denner, 100, of Hunter died July 19, at the Eden Park Nursing Home in Catskill.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Aston-Basagic
Funeral Home,
July 21, 2007
HERBERT
HENTSCHEL JR.
Mechanic, businessman
Herbert Hentschel Jr., 73, of
“Unk” as he was fondly known by all was born in
He worked at Albright’s Garage and the
Surviving are his sister Anita Pforte, a nephew Albert “Woody” Pforte, a great-niece Natasha, great-nephews Zachary, Max and Dustin and a special great-nephew Kevin.
As to his wishes he has been cremated and will be interred
at the
Arrangements by the Cunningham Funeral Home,
July 21, 2007
WILLIAM
GEORGE STACEY JR.
County mechanic, firefighter.
William George Stacey Jr. “Bill”, 81, a lifelong
resident of
He was born in
He is survived by is loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth R. “Betty” Stacey and their son, George F. Stacey Sr. and daughter-in-law Linda M. Stacey of Athens; his brother and sister-in-law , Daniel H. “Dan” and Lenora “Ann” Stacey of Athens; his grandson, George F. Stacey Jr., who has actively served for 18 years in the U.S. Air Force and wife Kimmarle Stacey; his granddaughter, Cheryl Lynn (Stacey) Alberti and her husband Peter “Pete” Alberti of Athens; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 23 at 11 a.m.
in the Remembrance Chapel of the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home at 139
Friends and relatives invited to call at the funeral home on Sunday, July 22 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Firematic services will be conducted at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Arthritis Foundation, or the American Heart Association.
Electronic condolences may be posted at www.millspaughcamerato.com.
July 22, 2007
CELIA
DENNER
Member of Eastern Star
HUNTER – Celia Boyarsky Denner, 100, of Hunter, died July 19, 2007 at the Eden Park Nursing Home in Catskill.
Born, Sept 8, 1906 in Hunter, she was the daughter of the late Ida and Jacob Boyarsky.
She was a member of the Eastern Star for 81 years, active in the Red Cross during WW II and a member of the Hunter Synagogue Sisterhood and Hadassah.
The youngest of six children, she was married at Alpine
House in Hunter on June 16, 1929 to Stanley Denner of New York City.
She and her husband lived in the Hunter home she was born in, and in
Survivors include her children, Jeanne Denner Tucker of Florida, Daniel Harvey Denner and wife Audrey of Florida, and Dorla Danner Slocum of Hunter; 10 grandchildren, Jeffery Morgan Tucker, Vicki Tucker Feeley, Diane Tucker Sugimoto, Michael Dean Tucker, Stephen Marc Tucker, Pamela (Denner) Strasen, Jordan Michael Denner, Victor Edward Denner, Stacey Solcum Smith and Rebecca (Slocum) Rodriguez; 20 great-grandchildren, five nieces, nine nephews, 15 great-nieces, 14 great-nephews, nine great-great nieces and 17 great-great nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband on Oct. 28, 1960; as
well as by brothers, Herman Boyarsky,
Funeral service will be noon today at the Aston Basagic
Funeral Home,
Interment will follow in the
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Tannersville Rescue Squad, or the Hunter Synagogue.
July 22, 2007
WILLIAM
GEORGE STACEY JR.
County mechanic, firefighter.
CATSKILL -- William George Stacey Jr. “Bill”, 81, a
lifelong resident of
He was born in
He is survived by is loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth R. “Betty” Stacey and their son, George F. Stacey Sr. and daughter-in-law Linda M. Stacey of Athens; his brother and sister-in-law , Daniel H. “Dan” and Lenora “Ann” Stacey of Athens; his grandson, George F. Stacey Jr., who has actively served for 18 years in the U.S. Air Force and wife Kimmarle Stacey; his granddaughter, Cheryl Lynn (Stacey) Alberti and her husband Peter “Pete” Alberti of Athens; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 23 at 11 a.m.
in the Remembrance Chapel of the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home at 139
Friends and relatives invited to call at the funeral home today from 4 to 8 p.m.
Firematic services will be conducted at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Arthritis Foundation, or the American Heart Association.
Electronic condolences may be posted at www.millspaughcamerato.com.
July 22, 2007
BETTY
BARNETT
Helped run family business
SOUTH WESTERLO – Betty Barnett, 80, of South Westerlo,
formerly of
Born on Aug. 28, 1926 in
Mrs. Barnett had helped run the family business, Hoosier
Dairy Products, in
She also worked at the Elliott House Thrift Shop in Norton
Hill.
She was a member of the D.A.R., the P.E.O., the
Mrs. Burnett was always making crafts, sewing, loved doing
crossword puzzles and jig saw puzzles. She
also enjoyed baking and was an avid reader.
Survivors, in addition to her husband, include three
daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and William Scrafford of South Westerlo, Dean
Ann and Stephen Fowler of Brookfield, Conn., and Martha and Douglas Hodges of
Manchester, Tenn., a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Thorpe of
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81,
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at the
Cremation will be at the
July 24, 2007
ROSE
M. RABL
Bank vice president
COXSACKIE – Rose M. Rabl, 92, of
Born Feb., 12, 1915 in Ridgewood,
Mrs. Rabl moved to the Coxsackie area in 1948 and was
employed as assistant vice president for the National Bank of Coxsackie for 35
years.
She was a communicant of the St. Mary’s Church in
Coxsackie, a member of the Altar Rosary Society and a member of the
B.P.W.
She enjoyed music, baking and preparing floral
arrangements. She was also an avid
card player and traveler.
Survivors include her son and
daughter-in-law, Raymond and Patricia Rabl of Queensbury; a daughter, Dolores
Helmer of Coxsackie; three granddaughters, Nicole and Jeffrey Giebelhaus of
Hurley, Cherisse and Austin Young of Averill Park and Erika and James Omohundro
of Madison, WI; and six great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her
husband, Roman, on July 5, 1975.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home,
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church of Coxsackie with the Rev. John Moyna, pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow next to her
husband in the family plot of the St. Mary’s
Memorial contributions may be made
to Community Hospice of Columbia-Greene,
Envelopes are available at the funeral home for your convenience.
July 25, 2007
ROBERT
L BENNETT JR.
Air Force retiree
He was laid to rest at
He left behind, a son Rev. Robert L. Bennett III, a
daughter Susie R. Bennett, both of Georgia, a daughter Autumn of Okinawa, Japan,
six grandchildren, father, mother, predeceased him, Robert L. Bennett Sr., and
Reynoldia (Vicky) Deyo Bennett both of Coxsackie, a sister Jacqueline Lewis,
Bennett of Catskill, a sister Pearl Bennett of North Carolina, several aunts,
uncles, nephew, cousins.
July 26, 2007
CELIA
BOYARSKY DENNER
Lifelong Hunter resident
HUNTER – Celia Boyarsky Denner, was born on Sept. 8, 1906 in Hunter, N.Y. to Ida and Jacob Boyarsky. She died on July 19, 2007 at the age of 100.
Celia was a member of the Eastern Star of 81 years, was active in the Red Cross during World War II, and was a member of the Hunter Synagogue Sisterhood and Hadassah.
Survivors include her children, Jeanne Denner Tucker of Miami,Fla., Daniel Harvey Denner and wife Audrey of Delray, Florida, and Dorla Danner Slocum of Hunter, N.Y.; ten grandchildren, Jeffery Morgan Tucker, Vicki Tucker Feeley, Diane Tucker Sugimoto, Michael Dean Tucker, Stephen Marc Tucker, Pamela (Denner) Strasen, Jordan Michael Denner, Victor Edward Denner, Stacey Solcum Smith and Rebecca (Slocum) Rodriguez; twenty great-grandchildren, Catherine Anna Tucker, Megan Anne Feeley, Ghen Sugimoto, Sara Cenne Sugimoto, Kenji Sugimoto, Joshua Ryan Tucker, Kimberly Sue Tucker, Gina Nicole Tucker, Matthew Scott Strasen, Jessica Haley Strasen, Morgan Thomas Denner, Jeremy Ryan Denner, Seth Martin Denner, Keith Erick Denner, Michele Rose Denner, Craig Denner, Brandon Thomas Smith, Brett Daniel Smith, Chase William Smith, and Leonardo Michael Rodriguez.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Herman Boyarsky,
Celia was the youngest of six children, enjoyed a wonderful
childhood with her extended family. She was married at Alpine House in Hunter on
June 16, 1929 to Stanley Denner of New York City, who was born on Jan. 15, 1908
and died on Oct. 26, 1960. Celia and Stanley lived in the Hunter house she was
born in, and in
She was a generous and nurturing grandmother and great-grandmother and provided a firm home base to her family and friends. She enriched the lives of those who know and loved her and will be sorely missed.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 22 at noon at
the Aston Basagic Funeral Home,
Interment to follow at the
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tannersville Rescue Squad, or the Hunter Synagogue in her memory.
July 26, 2007
DONALD
ELROY LOCKWOOD
Poultry farmer
SOUTH WESTERLO – Donald Elroy Lockwood, 84, of South
Westerlo died at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center in
He was born on February 25, 1923 at the family home in
Don attended a one-room schoolhouse in South Westerlo
before transferring to the
He took over his father’s poultry farm business and operated until 1968. He also worked for Blaisdell’s Repair Shop in Ravena repairing lawnmowers.
Don enjoyed spending time at the family camp on the
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Janet (Boyce) Lockwood;
three daughters, Cynthia Lockwood of
Friends may call at the funeral home on Sat. from 11 a.m. to 12 noon prior to the service.
Funeral services will be at noon on Saturday, July 28 at
the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR 81,
Those who desire may contribute in his memory to the
Westerlo Volunteer Fire Co., or to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation,
July 26, 2007
SANDRA
J. RAY
Nursing assistant
She was born in
Funeral services will take place Saturday, July 28, 2007,
at 6 p.m. at the Richards Funeral Home,
Private cremation will follow at the Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years Robert L. Ray
Sr. of
Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, also one great-grandchild. Sandra has been an area resident since 1968, has been a communicant of the Sacred Heart Church of Cairo, and also Sandra has thirty dedicated years as a nursing assistant at the Columbia Greene Long Term Care, Catskill, NY. She is very devoted to her family and she and her husband have been married of 49 years.
Relatives and friends are
cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Richards Funeral Home,
In lieu of flowers,
contributions in her memory may be made to the Community Hospice,
Envelopes are available at the funeral home for your convenience.
In celebration of Sandra’s
life, there will be a family and friends on Sunday, July 29, 2007, from 2 to 5
p.m. at the Catskill Elks Lodge,
July 26, 2007
GARY L. SCHMIDT
NYS DEC retiree
SAUGERTIES – Gary L. Schmidt,
61, of
Born December 31, 1945 in
A lifetime area resident, he was employed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in Region 3 in New Paltz. He retired in 2001.
He was a member and on the Board
of Directors of the Saugerties Power Boat Association.
He was a devoted family man and loved to travel.
Besides his mother,
His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc., corner of John and Lafayette Streets, Saugerties, NY with the Rev. Dr. Duane Buddle, Pastor of the Saugerties United Methodist Church officiating.
Interment will follow in the
July 26, 2007
FILOMEN J. ‘PHIL’ SPINELLI
Owner
SAUGERTIES –Filomen J.
“Phil” Spinelli, 90 of
Born February 10, 1917 in
A Veteran of World War II, he served in the United States Army where he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, American Defense Service Ribbon and the Good Conduct Ribbon.
He was the original owner and operator of the Woodstock Meats, Spinelli Antiques and Fil-Mar Farms.
Survivors include his wife, the
former Marie G. Fuzo with whom he recently celebrated his 61st
wedding anniversary; two daughters, Michel “Mickey” Kraft of Saugerties and
Lynne Spinelli of
He was predeceased by a son, Philip and two brothers, Eugene and Peter Spinelli and one sister Rachel Fuzo.
His funeral service will be
conducted privately at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc., corner of John and
Lafayette Streets,
July 27, 2007
MARY GULISANE
Loved to serve others
GREENEVILLE – Mary Gulisane, 78, died July 25, 2007 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness.
Born in
She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who love to serve others and was true to her Italian heritage. She showed that love through her excellent culinary skills.
She was an active member of
She was predeceased by her husband John V. Gulisane; her brothers, Joseph and Frank; and her sister, Katherine.
She is survived by two
daughters, Loretta Gulisane of Catskill and Maria Marquit (
A memorial service will be held
10 a.m. Monday at the
Friends may call at the
Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81,
Interment will be 1 p.m. Monday in the Saratoga National cemetery Schuylerville.
July 27, 2007
ARTHUR D. HAMM
World War II veteran
CATSKILL – Arthur D. Hamm, 93, of Catskill, died Sunday,
July 15, 2007, at
Arthur was born Nov. 21, 1913 in Catskill, he was the son
of the late David E. and Grace (Layman)
He was the beloved husband of Edna M. Hamm who predeceased him on Nov. 12, 2006.
Arthur served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was introduced into military service on April 17, 1941. He was
transferred from
While at
Arthur returned to Catskill after his discharge from military service on Oct 2, 1945. He married Edna Margaret Moore on Jan 19, 1946. He and Edna often joked about walking to the parsonage to be married on that day in 19 below zero weather.
Arthur’s life occupation was as a letter carrier and clerk for the U.S. Postal Service in Catskill. He retired from the post office in 1972.
Arthur was very active in the community. He was a volunteer fireman with Catskill Hose Company No. 1 for over 50 years and also served as president of the Greene County Fire Police.
He was also an active member of the
Arthur was an avid collector of stamps, coins and postcards. He served as both president and secretary of the Rip Van Winkle Stamp Club.
He loved baseball. He played softball into his 60s. He managed a Little League team, served as treasurer of the Catskill Babe Ruth League and was president of the Catskill Old Timers Softball League.
Mr. Hamm is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Nathan A. Hamm and wife Susan Martin of Feura Bush; a daughter and son-in-law Edith H. Tresner and husband Jim of West Hartford, Conn., six grandchildren Kenn B. Hamm and Elizabeth and their mother, Cassandra Artale, Brian Hamm and Natasha Hamm and Tara Tresner and James Tresner.
Private cremation was performed at
A Memorial Service will be held 1 p.m. July 28 at
Interment will follow at the Town of Catskill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Funeral arrangements are under the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, Catskill.
July 27, 2007
SANDRA J. RAY
Nursing assistant
She was born in
Funeral services will take place Saturday, July 28, 2007,
at 6 p.m. at the Richards Funeral Home,
Private cremation will follow at the Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years Robert L. Ray
Sr. of
Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, also one great-grandchild. Sandra has been an area resident since 1968, has been a communicant of the Sacred Heart Church of Cairo, and also Sandra has thirty dedicated years as a nursing assistant at the Columbia Greene Long Term Care, Catskill, NY. She is very devoted to her family and she and her husband have been married of 49 years.
Relatives and friends are
cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Richards Funeral Home,
In lieu of flowers,
contributions in her memory may be made to the Community Hospice,
Envelopes are available at the funeral home for your convenience.
In celebration of Sandra’s
life, there will be a family and friends on Sunday, July 29, 2007, from 2 to 5
p.m. at the Catskill Elks Lodge,
July 28, 2007
VINCENT ANTHONY CANNA, SR.
NYS Correctional Institute Employee
ROUND TOP – Vincent Anthony
Canna, Sr., 87, died on July 22, 2007 in
Vin is the son of Anthony and
Philomena Canna, formerly of Round Top, NY (both deceased).
Vin is a graduate of
He was a Navy Seabee during WWII
and worked for many years at R.C. Lacy in Catskill.
He retired from NYS Correctional Institute in Coxsackie many years ago.
Vin spent his entire life in
Catskill and
Vince will always be remembered
as very friendly, hard-working, unselfish and one who always put his wife and
children first. His passing has
created a void that can never be filled. His
family will always remember him with much love and admiration.
He is survived by his daughters
Pat and Faith; sons Vincent Jr. and Jeff; eleven grandchildren and 24
great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by one son-in-law and one daughter-in-law, many nieces, nephews,
grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
His wife Rose, to whom he was
married for 64 years, predeceased him in 2005.
A Memorial Mass for the repose
of his soul is to be held at St. Patrick’s Church in Catskill.
His ashes are being united with his wife’s and together will be buried
in the Veterans section of
July 28, 2007
SANDRA J. RAY
Nursing assistant
She was born in
Funeral services will take place Saturday, July 28, 2007,
at 6 p.m. at the Richards Funeral Home,
Private cremation will follow at the Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years Robert L. Ray Sr. of Cairo, her children, Robert and his wife Teresa of Cairo, Joseph and his wife Coleen of Cairo, Lisa and her husband Edward of Jupiter, FL, Lynn and her husband Tony of the Bronx and John and his wife Marie of Cairo; two sisters, Mary Lou and Loretta Markham of Hornell, NY. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, also one great-grandchild.
Sandra has been an area resident since 1968, has been a communicant of the Sacred Heart Church of Cairo, and also Sandra has thirty dedicated years as a nursing assistant at the Columbia Greene Long Term Care, Catskill, NY. She was very devoted to her family and she and her husband would have been married of 50 years on Aug. 15, 2007.
Relatives and friends are
cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Richards Funeral Home,
In lieu of flowers,
contributions in her memory may be made to the Community Hospice,
Envelopes are available at the funeral home for your convenience.
In celebration of Sandra’s
life, there will be a gathering for family and friends on Sunday, July 29, 2007,
from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Catskill Elks Lodge,
July 28, 2007
JOHN WATSON SLACK
Former
He was born January 6, 1940 in
He had been a resident of
Okeechobee for the past three months and was a member of the Mason Kedemah Lodge
in
He is survived by his wife
Georgianna Slack of Okeechobee; stepsons Joseph Lahiff of Boston, Ma, Stephen
Lahiff of Deland, FL, Robert Lahiff of Sunrise, FL, James Lahiff of West Palm
Beach, FL; stepdaughter Mary Garretson of Millville, MA.
In addition, he is survived by 16 grandchildren.
A memorial Service will be held
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the Buxton Funeral Home Chapel,
All arrangements are under the
direction and care of Buxton Funeral Home Chapel,
July 28, 2007
TRUSIANA (THERESA) J. VAN KUREN
Seamstress
Trusiana (Theresa) J. VanKuren,
92, formerly of
She was born in
Mass of the Christian Burial
will be celebrated Tuesday, July 13, 2007, at the St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic
Church,
Interment will follow in the
family plot of the
She has been a lifetime resident
of
Prior to her retirement, she was a seamstress and was employed by the Coxsackie Dress Shop Co. in Coxsackie.
She is survived by a daughter, Celine Dell of Schenectady, four sisters Rose Meliono, Jennie Fiero, Mary Staats all of Hudson, and Antoinette Morile of Saratoga, also two grandchildren Briana Klender of Waterford and Jennifer Roberti of Florida, and four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are
cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Richards Funeral Home,
July 29, 2007
MARYANN DODGE
Loved shopping
CATSKILL – Maryann Dodge, 74,
of
Born April 12, 1933 in
A
She is survived by her husband, Robert of Cairo, Stephen and wife Janice of New Jersey, Dennis and Rose of Long Island, Donald and Diane of Cairo, Michael and Kim, and Daniel and Lisa of Staten Island; daughter, Lorrie Dodge of East Durham; two brothers, Thomas McKenna of Staten Island and James McKenna of Penn.; three sisters, Elaine Gillespie of Fla., Margaret Vasquenz of Staten Island and Elizabeth Valante of Red Hook; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be 2-4 p.m.
Monday at the Richards Funeral Home,
Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Father Jeremiah Nunan officiating.
Private cremation will take place at the Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands.
Contributions in her memory may
be made to the Community Hospice,
July 29, 2007
DORIS C. SULLIVAN
Arrangements incomplete
COXSACKIE –Doris S. Sullivan,
88, of Coxsackie, died July 27, 2007 at Schuyler Ridge Health Care Center in
Arrangements under the direction
of the W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home,
July 29, 2007
TRUSIANA (THERESA) J. VAN KUREN
Seamstress
Trusiana (Theresa) J. VanKuren,
92, formerly of
She was born in
Mass of the Christian Burial
will be celebrated Tuesday, July 13, 2007, at the St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic
Church,
Interment will follow in the
family plot of the
She has been a lifetime resident
of
Prior to her retirement, she was
a seamstress and was employed by the Coxsackie Dress Shop
She is survived by a daughter, Celine Dell of Schenectady, four sisters Rose Melino, Jennie Fiero, Mary Staats all of Hudson, and Antoinette Morile of Saratoga, also two grandchildren Briana Klender of Waterford and Jennifer Roberti of Florida, and four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are
cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Richards Funeral Home,
July 30, 2007
JULIA K. DAOUST
Arrangements incomplete
COXSACKIE – Julia K. Daoust,
of
Funeral arrangements under the
direction of the W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home,
July 30, 2007
ANN MARY TERESA MOYNIHAN
Worked with underprivileged
Born May 11, 1947, she was the daughter of Eugene and Mary Moynihan, sister of Nora, and is survived by many other family members, friends and colleagues.
Ann lived a full and happy life and worked tirelessly in the public interest, particularly for the benefit of the underprivileged.
Service will be 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday from the Cunningham Funeral Home,
Friends may call the funeral
home 4-8 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in the
Those who wish may contribute in
her memory to the Coalition for the Homeless,
July 30, 2007
DORIS C. SULLIVAN
Avid reader and gardener
COXSACKIE – Doris C. Sullivan,
88, of Coxsackie, died July 27, 2007 at the Schuyler Ridge Health Care center in
Born Nov. 24, 1918 in New Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Hotaling and Lillian Vermilyea Hotaling Ames.
She retired from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles in Catskill and also worked for more than 20 years for Dr. Lambertson in Coxsackie.
In 1942 she worked at the Watervliet Arsenal and later for General Electric in Coxsackie.
She is survived by her daughter, Terri Hallenbeck of Glenmont; three nieces, Joan Mathes of Coxsackie, Judith (Jerome) Misuraca of Coxsackie and Jean Hathaway of Coxsackie; two grandchildren, Michael Miller of Ohio and Stacey (Mark) Patton of Texas; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Sydney and Olivia; and two nephews, James (Michele) Misuraca and Mark Hathaway.
In addition to her parents, she
was predeceased by her first husband, Flight Officer William Harding who died
during WWII and interned in the
Relatives and friends are
cordially invited to call the W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home,
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 1 at the Second Reformed Church in Coxsackie with the Rev. Carolyn Lewis officiating.
Interment will follow in the
family plot of the
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Northeast Chapter,
July 30, 2007
TRUSIANA (THERESA) J. VAN KUREN
Seamstress
Trusiana (Theresa) J. VanKuren,
92, formerly of
She was born in
Mass of the Christian Burial
will be celebrated Tuesday, July 13, 2007, at the St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic
Church,
Interment will follow in the
family plot of the
She has been a lifetime resident
of
Prior to her retirement, she was
a seamstress and was employed by the Coxsackie Dress Shop
She is survived by a daughter, Celine Dell of Schenectady, four sisters Rose Melino, Jennie Fiero, Mary Staats all of Hudson, and Antoinette Morile of Saratoga, also two grandchildren Briana Klender of Waterford and Jennifer Roberti of Florida, and four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are
cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Richards Funeral Home,
July 31, 2007
JULIA K. DAOUST
Volunteer in community
COXSACKIE – Julie K. Daoust, 87, of
Born Sept. 29, 1919 in Catskill, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Nocera) Votta.
Mrs. Daoust was a lifetime area
resident and also a communicant of the St. Mary’s
During World War II she was a Civil Defense Air Raid Warden.
She liked cooking and shopping with her daughter. She also loved helping people and was an avid volunteer in the Coxsackie community.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Alfred A. Daoust, who now resides at the Barnwell Nursing Facility in Valatie; two sons, Ronald and wife Kathleen and Donald and wife Deborah, both of Coxsackie; a daughter, Mrs. Leo (Judee) Synakowski of Coxsackie; six grandchildren, Ronald, Robert, Ryan, Bryan, Bridget and Brandi.
Calling hours are 3-8 p.m.
Wednesday at the W.C. Brady’s Sons, Inc.
Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated Thursday 11 a.m. at the St. Mary’s
Interment will follow in the
family plot of the St. Mary’s
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home for you convenience.
July 31, 2007
JOHN CURTIS HOOD SR.
Korean War veteran
Born Feb. 11, 1933 in Freehold,
he was the son of the late Ivan and
He served in the U.S. Army
during the Korean War and was an employee of the
He was a member of the Greenville American Legion Post.
He is survived by three
daughters, Joyce Fucito of
Calling hours are 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home.
Graveside services with full military honors will follow at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.
July 31, 2007
DORIS C. SULLIVAN
Retired from DMV Catskill
COXSACKIE – Doris C. Sullivan,
88, of Coxsackie, died July 27, 2007 at the Schuyler Ridge Health Care Center in
Born Nov. 24, 1918 in New Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Hotaling and Lillian Vermilyea Hotaling Ames.
Mrs. Sullivan retired from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles in Catskill. She also worked for more than 20 years for Dr. William A. Lambertson in Coxsackie. In 1942 she worked at the Watervliet Arsenal and later for General Electric in Coxsackie.
She was a Gold Star wife who was an avid reader and loved to mow her lawn and plant flowers. She will be remembered for her love of her hometown community of Coxsackie.
Survivors include her daughter, Terri Hallenbeck of Glenmont; three nieces, Joan Mathes of Coxsackie, Judith (Jerome) Misuraca of Coxsackie and Jean Hathaway of Coxsackie; two grandchildren, Michael H. Miller of Cincinnati and Stacey (Mark) Patton of Dallas; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Sydney and Olivia; and two nephews, James (Michele) Misuraca and Mark Hathaway.
In addition to her parents, she
was predeceased by her first husband, Flight Officer William Harding Hallenbeck
who died in World War II and is interned in the
Calling hours are from 4 to 7
p.m. today (Tuesday) at the W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home,
Funeral services will be held 11
a.m. on Wednesday at the Second Reformed Church in Coxsackie, with the Rev.
Carolyn Lewis officiating.
Interment will follow in the
family plot of the
Memorial donations may be made
to the Alzheimer’s Association Northeast Chapter,
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