Agnew,
John D. of Newburgh, N.Y. owner of Agnew Plumbing in Newburgh, entered
into rest February 14, 2005 at Cornwall Hospital. He was 86. The son of
the late Harvey and May Harris Agnew, he was born March 6, 1918 in
Newburgh. He was the husband of Alma Taylor Agnew whom he married in St.
Patrick's Rectory in 1941. He was a member of the Powelton Club, Hudson
River Masons Lodge and Master Plumbers Association. Survivors include his
wife Alma at home; one son, John P. Agnew of San Antonio, Texas; eight
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son,
Thomas C. Agnew. Funeral services will held privately at the convenience
of the family. Arrangements under the care of Christian Garrison of the
Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh.
Benedict, Clarence B. of New Windsor, N.Y. entered into rest
Thursday, February 2, 2006 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. He
was 88. Son of Clarence Starr and Eliza Clinton Benedict, he was born
October 27, 1917 in Newburgh. Mr. Benedict was a lifetime resident of
Newburgh except for a few years that he resided in Saratoga. Clarence was
a life member of IBEW 631 and 363 and a member of the First Congregational
Church of Newburgh. He was a 50-year member of Saratoga Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, May F. Benedict; his daughter, Gail P. Farkas
and her husband, George A.; his son, George Benedict and his wife, Heather
Ann; grandchildren, Jacqueline M. Kaiser, Jeanine M. Kenny, George A.
Farkas Jr., Ross G. Benedict and Laura L. Benedict; and
great-grandchildren, Nicole P. Kaiser, Samantha R. Kenny and Madison R.
Farkas. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, February 5 at
Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh. A funeral
service will take place at the funeral home on Monday, February 6 at 11
a.m. with Pastor Charles Catterall officiating. Burial will follow in
Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. Donations, if desired, may be made to
First Congregational Church, Liberty St. WH, Newburgh, NY 12550. To send a
personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit
Brooks-DiDonato.com.
Bowman, Margaret Evelyn Blake, 95, passed away on Saturday, September 7,
2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh. Margaret was born in South
Boston, Virginia on January 15, 1918 to William A. Bowman and Mary Callie
Allen Bowman. She moved with her family to Newburgh at the age of 9 months
where she spent the remainder of her life. She graduated from Newburgh
Free Academy in 1936. Upon graduation from high school, she pursued a
career as a Dental Assistant, and was employed by the late Doctors Robert
Branch, and Michael Friedman. In 1943, Margaret married Sergeant George F.
Blake, 10th Cavalry, West Point, NY. Margaret was employed with NY Tel, as
a telephone operator, and held several catering and service positions. In
addition, she was a licensed beautician, who ran her own business for many
years. Her most recent employment was with IBM, East Fishkill where she
would retire in 1987. The remainder of her life was dedicated to serving
others, and her community. Through the years, Margaret utilized her gifts
and talents in various capacities. She served faithfully in her church for
37 years as an organist, director of the junior and senior choirs, as well
as a mentor to the Jones Tones singing group. She also was involved with
the Sweet Adeline’s, an acapella, barbershop vocal group. Margaret was an
avid lover of animals. Stray animals were often left at her doorstep with
the knowing that they would receive a loving home. She was an active
participant in the ASPCA, and ARF. She also enjoyed fine dining, and loved
entertaining. She was extremely passionate about linguistics, culture,
dancing, and the arts, which she fervently passed on to her family and
friends alike. In her later years, Margaret was actively involved with the
Downing Park Planning Committee, and other revitalization efforts.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband George F. Blake; her parents
William and Callie Bowman; her sister Lillian Bowman; and her brother
Allen Bowman. Margaret is survived by her daughters Karen Blake Daniels of
Newburgh and Sheila Blake Roberts of Charlotte, NC; her grandchildren Dana
Daniels of New Windsor, Erika (James) Poe of Charlotte, NC, Sydney
(Demico) Graham of Charlotte, NC, and Tamara (Undra) Howze of Charlotte,
NC; her great-grandchildren Daria, Brandon, Jasmine, Joshua, Shaniyah,
Jaden, and Malachi; a cousin Warren (Theresa) Boyd of Newburgh; nieces and
nephews; and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be held
on Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Brooks Funeral
Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, NY. A final viewing will be held at
10:00 am on Friday, September 13, 2013 at the Washington Street A.M.E.
Zion Church, 111 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY, with funeral services
beginning at 11:00am. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in
Middlehope, NY immediately following the service. The family would like to
extend a special thanks to the staff at Wingate Nursing Home in Beacon,
NY, and Doctors Moin, Begum, Ahmad, and Shakiri at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Margaret was an advocate for animals, so in lieu of flowers, please send
donations to the Newburgh Animal Shelter, 940 Little Britain Road, New
Windsor, NY 12553.
Bushart, Dr.
William F. of Newburgh, N.Y. a retired dentist practicing in Newburgh from
1945 to 1981, died Saturday, January 3, 2004 at Elant of Newburgh. He was
85. Born August 4, 1918 in Newburgh, he was the son of the late Lewis and
Maud Holt Bushart and the husband of Florence Elizabeth Barr Bushart. A
graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, he went on to do undergraduate study
for 2 years in Gettysburg, Pa., with membership in Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He
attended the University of Pennsylvania Dental School, and was active in
the Mask and Wig Drama Club, Swim Team, Penn Dental Journal, and Phi Beta
Capa. In our area, Dr. Bushart was active in Newburgh Lodge #309 F&AM,
32nd Degree Scottish and York Rite, past president of West Point Chapter
National Sojourners, Heros of 76, past president of Newburgh Board of
Education, active on the Science Advisory Board and involved in the
enlargement of the High School building, past president of Kiwanis Club,
Salvation Army Advisory Board, Powelton Club, charter member of Newburgh
Camera Club, studied art with Coulton Waugh and John Gould, and at one
time played in the Dorsey Brothers Band. A World War II Navy veteran, he
attended St. George's Episcopal Parish serving as deacon and active in the
vestry. Dr. Bushart and the late Russ Scobie were pioneers in bringing
water fluoridation to Newburgh in 1954. He is survived by his wife,
Florence of Newburgh; his son, Stephen Bushart of Marlboro; his daughter,
Cindy, and son-in-law, Richard Ochs, of Newburgh; and his aunt, Alice
Heroy of Edison, N.J.; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a
son, William F. Bushart, who died in 1950. The family will receive friends
Wednesday, January 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. at White & Venuto Funeral Home,
188 N. Plank Rd., Newbugh. Funeral service will be Thursday, January 8 at
10 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Lori Miller will officiate. Burial
will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction
of White & Venuto Funeral Home.
Cappelli, Marie J. Lentini of Newburgh, a longtime resident of the area,
entered into rest, Thursday, April 6, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital,
Newburgh. She was 82. The daughter of the late Peter and Rose Damiano
Cappelli, she was born March 23, 1918, in Brooklyn. She graduated from
Newburgh Free Academy and attended Pratt Institute in New York City. She
was a member of St. Francis Church; St. Luke's Auxiliary; UNICO; and
served as a past president of the PTA. A family statement read, "She was a
gracious lady, loved by all." Survivors include her husband, Nicholas J.
Lentini, whom she married April 21, 1940, in Newburgh, at home; one
daughter, Joan DeFazio of Peoria, Ariz.; one brother, Humbert Cappelli of
Newburgh; one grandson, Robert L. DeFazio if Glendale, Ariz.; and two
great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Anthony DeFazio of Glendale, Ariz. She was
predeceased by one sister, Genevieve Tarsio; and one brother, Andrew
Cappelli Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 10,
at DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, at St.
Francis of Assisi Church, Newburgh. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery,
New Windsor. Arrangements are under the direction of DiDonato-Brooks
Funeral Home.
Case, Max W. of
Surfside Beach, S.C. retired in 1977 from a carrier in industrial sales,
died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, at home. He was 82. The son of the late
Charles D. and Vera McDonald Case, he was born April 20, 1918, in
Newburgh. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years,
Elizabeth Case. Mr. Case was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in WWII.
He was a volunteer fireman for many years in New York and was involved
with many community functions throughout his life. He was an avid golfer
and outdoorsman, which were among his favorite hobbies. Survivors
include two daughters, Barbara A. Fullmer of Cleveland, Ohio and Betsy
E. Dooly of Surfside Beach; seven grandchildren, Max Dooly of Surfside
Beach, Suzanne Gaffney-Raab of Smithville, N.J., Brian Gaffney of
Conifer, Colo., Jeffrey Fullmer of Long Island, James Fullmer of
Corvalis, Ore., Marianne Strausbaugh of Bloomington, Ind., and Douglas
Fullmer of San Francisco, Calif.; and two great-grandchildren, Dylan and
Caitlin Gaffney of Conifer, Colo. A memorial service will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel,
11528 Highway 17 By-Pass, Murrells Inlet, S.C. Memorial contributions
may be sent to MS Society of Greater Cleveland, 1422 Euclid Ave.,
Cleveland, Ohio 44115.
Chumas, John
S. of New Windsor, N.Y. a former employee of the United States Post
Office and long time area resident, entered into rest Saturday, February
1, 2003 in Westchester. He was 84. Son of the late Spiros and Katherine
Kalos Chumas, he was born October 15, 1918 in Newburgh, N.Y. He
graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and received a B.A. from New Paltz
Normal School. Mr. Chumas was wed on October 25, 1947 to Antonette Barel
at the Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh. Mr. Chumas proudly served his
country during WWII in the US Army as a technical sergeant of the 457th
Bomber Group and the 8th Air Force, earning numerous medals and
commendations, including the Good Conduct Medal, the European African
Middle Eastern Service Medal, and the Air Medal. He was also recognized
for his bravery as a prisoner of war in Germany during his service. Mr.
Chumas was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, the Hudson
Valley Chapter of Ex-POW's, the Newburgh American Legion, the New
Windsor Senior Citizens, and the West Point Golf Club. A family
statement reads, "John lived his life to the fullest and liked to tell a
good joke. He loved to travel and play golf and enjoyed time with his
family." Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Antonette; his
daughter Katherine LaRocca and her husband, Charles, of Montgomery,
N.Y.; one brother, Peter Chumas of Newburgh; two grandchildren, Karen
LaRocca-Fels and her husband, John, and Stacey Williams and her husband,
William; one great-grandchild, Cassie Williams; three
step-great-grandchildren, Nerissa, Adelaide, and Candace Williams; and
many nieces and nephews. Mr. Chumas was pre-deceased by six brothers,
Harry, Nicholas, Zachary, George, Charles, and Stanley; and one sister,
Irene. Family will receive their friends from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 4 at the Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave.,
Newburgh. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday,
February 5 at the St. Nicholas Church on Fullerton Ave. in Newburgh with
Father Charles Joanides will officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary
Cemetery, New Windsor with military honors. In lieu of flowers, the
family asks that donations be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
in Mr. Chumas' name. To send a personal condolence or for directions to
the funeral home, please visit Brooks-DiDonato.com
Costa,
Joseph died Thursday, May 23, 2013. Visitation at Brooks Funeral
home Monday, May 27th, 2 -4 and 6 -9 pm. Funeral Mass on May 28th at
Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
GOSHEN – Former Orange County Legislator Joseph Costa of Newburgh has
died. He represented Newburgh on the legislature from 1978 through 1986.
Costa was the founder and owner of the former Costa Beverages in
Newburgh, a local bottler of soft drinks. “Joe served the citizens of
the City of Newburgh with honor and distinction during his tenure as an
Orange County legislator,” said County Executive Edward Diana. “Before
being elected, Joe served his country during WWII as a member of the US
Navy.”
Crawford, Catherine C. Xanthis, Newburgh, N.Y. an order room supervisor
for New York Telephone Company and 84-year area resident, died March 27,
2004 at Wingate at Dutchess in Fishkill. She was 84. The daughter of the
late Joseph Crawford and Marie Dunn Crawford, she was born Oct. 2, 1919
in Newburgh. A family statement reads, "Although Mom struggled with many
health problems in recent years, she was blessed to spend her final
months with Dorothy Knapp, her loving friend and roommate as well as
many kind and caring health care professionals from Wingate and
Hospice." She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Telephone Pioneers
of America, and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was a graduate of
Newburgh Fee Academy. She was married on Jan. 24, 1943 in St. Patrick's
Church in Newburgh. Her husband, George T. Xanthis died June 1998.
Survivors include her daughters and son, Kathleen Maksomski and her
husband David of New Windsor, Ann Nancy McAllister and her husband Ross
of Newburgh and John P. Xanthis and his wife Elizabeth of Goshen;
brothers, Joseph Crawford of Fishkill, John Crawford of Buffalo; sister,
Nancy Pike of Salt Point; sister-in-law, Mabel Karageorge of NYC;
grandchildren, Karen Mele and her husband Christian of Hackensack, N.J.,
Susan Maksomski of Riverdale, Nancy Maksomski and her fiance Michael
DeMatteo of Hartsdale, Mary Maksomski of Riverdale, and Katherine,
Elizabeth, Christopher and John Xanthis of Goshen. She was predeceased
by two sisters, Agnes Fitzpatrick and Theresa McCutcheon; two brothers,
Brother Augustine William Crawford and James Crawford. Visitation will
be held on Tuesday, March 30 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at Brooks-DiDonato
Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday March 31 at St. Patrick's Church, 55
Grand St., Newburgh. Msgr. John Budwick will officiate. Burial will be
in Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor. Memorial donations may be made to
Meals on Wheels, 35 Cerone Place, Newburgh, NY 12550 or St. Patrick's
Soup Kitchen, 55 Grand St., Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements by
Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home
Crawford,
Joseph T. a lifetime resident of the area, died Wednesday,
February 28, 2007 in Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie. He was 88.
Son of the late Joseph and Marie Dunn Crawford, he was born May
24, 1918 in Newburgh. He was married to the late Rose K. Vincent
Crawford, who predeceased him in 2004. Joe graduated from Newburgh
Free Academy, Class of '36. He proudly served his country in the
U.S. Navy during World War II, receiving numerous medals and
commendations. He was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Church, a
member of the Newburgh Country Club, Elks Lodge 247, and the
Bachelor's Club. Survivors include his loving sons, Thomas J.
Crawford and his wife, Karen of Fishkill and Joseph T. Crawford of
New Jersey; his brother, John Crawford and his wife, Emily of
Buffalo, N.Y.; his sister, Nancy Pike of New Jersey; five
grandchildren: Adam Crawford and his wife, Blossom, Dana Peek and
her husband, Ryan, and Jonathan, Daniel and Jean Crawford; three
great-grandchildren: Samuel, Hayden and Katherine Peek; and
several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by brothers
and sisters, James and William Crawford, Agnes Fitzpatrick,
Katherine Xanthis and Theresa McCutcheon. Visitation will be held
from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481
Gidney Ave. Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, March 5 in St. Patrick's Church,
Newburgh. Entombment will follow in Cedar Hill Mausoleum, Newburgh.
To send a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home,
please visit BrooksFH.com
Crawshaw, Marie A. of Newburgh, N.Y. entered into rest Saturday,
April 9, 2005 at home. She was 86. Daughter of the late William R. and
Mary Bell Crawshaw, she was born June 18, 1918 in Newburgh. Survivors
include her brothers, Roger W. Crawshaw and his wife Helen of Newburgh;
Dr. Thomas B. Crawshaw of Newburgh; her nieces, Lois Cohen and her
husband Mark of Virginia, Susan Curtis and her husband Donald of Kansas,
Amy Junger and her husband Harold of Vermont, Nancy Kish and her husband
Craig of Newburgh, Mary Mueller and her husband Tom of Newburgh, Janet
Crawshaw and her husband Jerry Novesky of Newburgh, Pamela Glynn and her
husband Rory of Newburgh, Catherine Krupp and her husband Jeff of
Vermont; her nephews, Thomas Crawshaw Jr. and his wife Kim of Illinois,
William Crawshaw of Newburgh, Dr. Paul Crawshaw of Michigan; twelve
grand-nieces and eight grand-nephews. She was predeceased by her older
sister Claire who died in infancy and her sister-in-law Mary Claire
Crawshaw. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Monday, April 11 at the
Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of
Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, April 12 at 11:00 am in
Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery,
New Windsor. To send a personal condolence or for directions to the
funeral home, please visit www.Brooks-DiDonato.com
Dale, Mary Regina Rohme 94, of Newburgh, NY passed away peacefully on
April 29, 2013 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. Born
December 1, 1918, Mary was the daughter of Thomas and Elsie Dale. She
married Joseph Rohme on November 18, 1941 and they were married 54 years
before Joe's passing on February 6, 1996. Mary loved her church and
family and was totally devoted to both. Mary enjoyed being part of the
St. Mary's Seniors, Club 60, Women's Republican Club and volunteering
with Meals on Wheels. She was a happy member of the "Lady Bachelors", a
club of best girlfriends who met every Thursday night for more than
sixty years. Mary was an avid shopper, she looked forward to her
Wednesday lunches and she sure loved her NY Mets. Mary's passion for
cooking was enjoyed at home and work. She was a cook for the Newburgh
City School District at North Junior High School and loved working at
West Point Farms. Mary is survived by her two daughters: Patricia DeLeo
and her husband, Gerard of Highland, Theresa Penney and her husband,
Robert of New Windsor; grandson, Robert Penney, Jr. of Taylor Mills, KY;
brother, Frank Dale and his wife, Meredith of Naples, FL. Mary was very
proud of being Godmother to Marc Giammarco, John Dale, Jr., Debbie
Cramsie, and Jonathan Dale. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law:
Margaret Dale and Toni Dale, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She
will also be greatly missed by Sherry Winningham and many other dear
friends. Mary was predeceased by her four brothers: Thomas, Henry (Pat),
John and William Dale and her six sisters: Margaret Salisbury, Helen
McCann, Emily Giammarco, Betty DeGeorge, Josephine Ashby, and Dorothy
Talasco. The family would like to thank Roberta Russo, Ginny McCormack,
Annette Hammen and Catherine Heffernan. Their comfort and kindness to
Mary and the family will never be forgotten. Visitation for family and
friends will be held Thursday, May 2nd from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brooks
Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, May 3rd at St. Mary's Church, 180
South Street, Newburgh with Rev. William Scafidi officiating. In lieu of
flowers, Mary has requested that donations be made in her name to her
most cherished St. Mary's Church. To send a personal condolence, or for
further information, please visit www.Brooksfh.com
or call 845-561-8300.
Dominick, D. Clinton Former NY State Senator D. Clinton Dominick of
Newburgh, NY and Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, died September 9, 2009. He was
91. Dominick, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, attended Newburgh schools
including NFA, graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1940 and
served in Europe during World War II. He was a member of the National
Guard, eventually attaining the rank of colonel. He graduated from
Columbia Law School in 1948 and practiced law in Newburgh from 1948 to
2000. He served in the NY Assembly from 1955-1958 and the NY Senate from
1959-1970. He was the sponsor of the controversial abortion rights bill,
legalizing abortion in NY state, which paved the way for the landmark
Supreme Court decision Roe. v. Wade. Dominick was a delegate to the 1967
New York State Constitutional Convention, and was appointed by Gov.
Mario Cuomo to serve on the Board of Trustees of the State University of
NY (SUNY). He later taught political science at Mt. St. Mary College.
His first wife, Nancy Ragan, died in 1978. His son, Steve Dominick, died
in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Dominick of Ponte Vedra
Beach, FL; his children: Nick, Wendy, Molly, and Seth Dominick;
stepchildren: Tyler Parkinson and Derek and Chadd Garvens; and
grandchildren: Maddy, Spencer, and Gabe Pike and Nash and Kaia Garvens.
Friends may call at the Powelton Club, 29 Balmville Rd., Newburgh on
Friday, October 2, from 4-6 p.m.
Farmer, Ruth Leonard of Walden, a retired treasurer of Mid-Hudson
Co-op Insurance Company, Montgomery, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, at
home. She was 81. The daughter of Josiah and Matilda Farmer, she was
born March 16, 1918, in Newburgh. Survivors include two sons, David
Leonard of Westbrookville and Edmond Leonard of Walden; two brothers,
John Farmer of Richmond, Va. and Nathaniel Farmer of Rochester; one
sister, Mary Gadbois of Newburgh; seven grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at Doulin Newburgh Funeral
Home, 318 North Montgomery St., Newburgh. Funeral services will be held
at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at The Good Shepherd Church, Newburgh.
Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be sent to Good Shepherd Church of Newburgh.
Arrangements are under the direction of Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home,
Newburgh.
Flanagan, Ruth E. Sinisgalli, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, entered
into rest on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital,
Cornwall Campus. She was 87. Daughter of the late John and
Gertrude Oakley Flanagan, she was born on December 28, 1918 in Newburgh.
She married Albert Sinisgalli on September 2, 1939, who survives at
home. Ruth retired as a manager from the New York Telephone Co. in
1981. She graduated from Mount St. Mary College and S.U.N.Y. New Paltz.
She was also a member of the New York Telephone Pioneers. In
addition to her loving husband of 67 years, Albert, she is survived by
her daughter, Rhea Jacobson of Rockville, Md.; her grandchildren, Kelly
Nelson of Springfield, Va., Maureen Sinisgalli of Pleasant Valley, N.Y.
and Lisa DeLavalle of Olive Bridge; her great-grandchildren, Casey and
Devon Nelson of Springfield, Va., Melissa Sinisgalli and Daniel
DeLavalle, both of Olive Bridge, and David Martin of Pleasant Valley,
N.Y. She was predeceased by her son, Anthony Sinisgalli; and her sister,
Rhea Kuprych. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday,
October 8, 2006 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh.
A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 9, 2006
in the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Cedar Hill Mausoleum,
Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, c/o Donations Center, 1275 York
Ave., New York, NY 10021. Arrangements under the direction of Brooks
Funeral Home.
Flynn, Gertrude Elizabeth Dockstader, of Newburgh, NY, a retired
bookkeeper for vending companies in Newburgh, entered into rest February
16, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was 96. Gertrude was born December
16, 1917 in Newburgh, NY, the beloved daughter of the late William and
Theresa Finan-Flynn. She was a member of Catholic Daughters, Ladies
Bachelors, Meals on Wheels, and Rosary Society. She was the wife of the
late John "Jack" Dockstader. Survivors include two sons: John and his
wife, Marsha Dockstader of Maryland, and William and his wife, Nancy
Dockstader of Buffalo, NY; two daughters: Patricia Bloomer of Newburgh,
and Anne Dockstader of Newburgh; eight grandchildren: Suzanne and
(Steen) Dockstader, Christine and (Barry) Ritter, Billy and (Akiko)
Bloomer, Michael Bloomer, Patrick Bloomer, Jenna and (Jason) Daniel,
Alex and (Jeremy) Dockstader, Brian Dockstader; seven
great-grandchildren: Aiden, Kelsey, Nick, Willow, Jack, Tomo, Ayana;
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Theresa
Burke and a brother, Thomas Flynn. Family Statement: "Mom was an avid
reader, and had a keen wit. She enjoyed both domestic, and international
affairs. She fought a good fight. She had a strong desire to live. Mom
loved her family, she especially enjoyed her grandchildren, and her
great-grandchildren. She will be missed. Special thanks go to her
grandson, Michael who was by her side throughout her illness. Calling
Hours will be held Thursday, February 20th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday,
February 21st at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Grand St., Newburgh.
Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the American Lung Association, 1950 Arlingate Lane,
Columbus, OH 43228 or www.lungusa.org
Arrangements are under the care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin
Newburgh Funeral Home Inc. - 845-562-0068.
Franchini,
Anthony J. a former Bookkeeper at West Point, N.Y., died January 2, 2007
at Valley View Nursing Home in Goshen. He was 89. He was born to
the late Philip and Isabelle Franchini on March 14, 1917 in Newburgh,
N.Y. Anthony proudly served his country in the United States Army, in
which he received an American Campaign Medal and a World War II Victory
Medal. He is survived by his wife, Catherine "Kitty" Franchini of
New Windsor; his daughter, Arlene Thompson and her husband, Charles of
Orleans, Mass.; a son, Philip Franchini of New York, N.Y.; sisters,
Pauline Townsend and Theresa Marro; and grandchildren: Dorian Thompson
and Aaron and Evan Franchini. He was predeceased by his first
wife, Genevieve Franchini. There was no public visitation. A
graveside service with military honors was held on Saturday, January 6,
2007 at Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor. His funeral arrangements
were under the direction of Coloni Funeral Home, 3001 Route 9W, New
Windsor, N.Y.
Garrison,
Louise Y. Finley of Owosso, MI, formerly of Salisbury Mills, NY, entered
into rest on October 9, 2013 at home. She was 95. Louise was born in
Newburgh, NY on April 11, 1918 to Clarence R. and Elizabeth (Morrow)
Garrison. She was the loving wife of Robert A. Finley, whom she married
on September 29, 1940 in Little Britain Presbyterian Church. They lived
on Drury Lane in Little Britain (Rock Tavern) until the MTA took over
their property in 1972 and she moved to Finley Drive in Salisbury Mills,
NY. Louise was the Washingtonville High School Cafeteria Manager until
her retirement in 1983. She was an active member of Little Britain
Presbyterian Church and Little Britain Grange #913 until moving to
Owosso, MI in 1985 to be near her daughters. She was a past volunteer at
Cornwall Hospital and 4-H leader for several years and active member in
Trinity United Methodist Church in Owosso, MI. Louise is survived by her
loving daughters: Jeanne L. Serviss of Buhl, ID and Elizabeth Frasier of
Owosso, MI; grandchildren: Paul and his wife, Fran Bundschu of FL,
Christy and her husband, Bob Davies of Buhl, ID, Betsy Serviss of Round
Rock, TX and Darcy Verlinger and her husband, Matt Duntley of Alpena,
MI; great-grandchildren: Joshua Bundschu, Ashley Bundschu, Kevin
Worthington, Jr., Nicholas Worthington, Rose Davies and great-great
granddaughter: Ava Bundschu; step-great-grandchildren: Maranda Duntley
and Dulton Duntley; and her sister-in-law, Betty Errichetti. Louise was
predeceased by her husband, Robert in 1972; her parents; her brothers:
Robert and Ray and her son-in-law, Robert Serviss. Visitation will be
held Wednesday, October 16th, from 9 to 11 a.m. at David T. Ferguson
Funeral Home in Washingtonville, NY. A Funeral Service will be held at
11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at 12 p.m.
in Little Britain Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Little Britain
Cemetery Assoc., 811 Heard Ave., Maybrook, NY 12543 or Trinity United
Methodist Church, 720 S. Shiawassee, Owosso, MI 48867. Arrangements are
under the care of Thomas A. Murray of David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20
North St, Washingtonville, NY 10992, 845-496-9106; for more information,
directions, or to leave condolences or a fond memory of Louise for the
family, please visit www.davidtfergusonfh.com
Gillespie, Elizabeth (Betty) Ruggiero died peacefully May 31, 2014, at
St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of
Agnes and William Gillespie, she was born in Newburgh on Washington
Street on May 30, 1917. Her first job as a teen-ager was as a
soda-jerk at the Commodore Chocolatier that resulted in a life long
friendship with the Courtsunis Family. Betty graduated from NFA in
January, 1936. Betty married James Ruggiero in 1937. They bought
property, built a house and moved to Orange Lake in 1945. Betty served
as the sole trustee for the Orange Lake School District for several
years. She is a life-long member of the Orange Lake Fire Company’s
Ladies Auxiliary. Mom is a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, Newburgh,
a member of St. Mary's Seniors and the Catholic Daughters of America.
Mom loved to dance, had a warm out-going personality and would strike
up a conversation with any stranger, including Carol Burnett,
engendering many an embarrassed eye-roll from her teen-age children, a
practice they all emulated! Mom was blessed with her father's sense of
humor and her amusing quirky antics were a boon to every gathering.
Betty was also an avid league-bowler for 34 years, frequently raising
Cain on the alleys celebrating wins and losses afterward. She also
enjoyed volunteering, first for Meals on Wheels and later at the
Dominican Sisters of Hope Infirmary Dining Room forging more strong
bonds with the Sisters whom she loved like her own family. Betty was
predeceased by her husband, James, her parents, and only sibling,
Gordon Gillespie. Betty is survived by her children: Janice, Joseph
and Jeannine; grandchildren: James and Susan, Paul and Allison, Andrew
and Sara, Matthew, Joseph and Francis; three great-grandchildren:
Jessica, Paul and Jack; one remaining cousin, Dorothy Revelle, one
sister-in-law, Theresa Lynn, a host of nieces and nephews, two special
nieces, Natalene Quick and Mary Pomerance; and family friend Anita
Seibert. The family wishes to thank the Elant at Meadow Hill Staff of
1E whose warmth and loving care eased her transition to residential
care. Go with God, Mom. We love you. Visitation will be held from 4 to
8 pm on Friday, June 6 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave.,
Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on
Saturday, June 7th at St. Mary’s Church in Newburgh. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Outreach c/o St. Mary’s
Church, 180 South St., Newburgh.
Gilfeather, Robert J. of New Windsor, N.Y. a retired office
worker for American Felt, died Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Cornwall
Hospital. He was 85. He was born to Arthur and Maude Hudson Gilfeather
on February 17, 1918 in Newburgh. In 1944, Robert married his beloved
Rose Mikutis at St. Francis Church in Newburgh; they spent 59 glorious
years together. Robert was also a retired member of the New Windsor
Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Newburgh Fast Pitch
Softball Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Rose at home; two
daughters, Susan Smith and her husband David of Pine Bush and Nancy
Gilfeather of New Windsor; one son, Michael Gilfeather of New Windsor;
and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother,
John Osborn and one sister, Lillian Esrich. His Funeral Mass will be
celebrated on Monday, June 16 at 1 p.m. at St. Francis Church in
Newburgh. Interment will follow in St. Francis Cemetery. The family
will be present to receive friends on Monday morning from 11 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at Coloni Funeral Home, 3001 Rt. 9W, New Windsor.
Greene,
Francis Burton "Burt" of Newburgh, N.Y. a longtime resident of
Newburgh, died peacefully on May 27, 2006 at St. Luke's Cornwall
Hospital, Cornwall Campus. He was 89. He was born on September 19,
1916 in Newburgh to the late Charles and Frances McIntosh Greene.
Frances was a World War II veteran, serving his country proudly in the
Army Air Corps as a Military Police Officer. He was a retired School
Custodian for the Newburgh School District. He was very active in the
community. He was the Chaplin for Club 60, a member of the New Windsor
Senior Citizens, a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 969, and
the American Legion Post 152. A family statement reads: "Bert loved
his family and friends. He loved sports, especially boxing and
baseball. His favorite dance was the Cha Cha. He always left you with
a cute joke and a smile on your face." Survivors include his devoted
wife, Rita Tuckosh Green; loving children, Jerry and his wife, Lisa
Greene, of Montgomery and Sally and her husband, Thomas Douglass, of
Davenport, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Candice and her husband, Alfred
Magliano, of New Windsor; dear brother, Frederick and his wife, Helen
Greene; cherished grandchildren: Tracey, Ryan, and Mary Greene, Donna
and her husband, Kevin Watson, Thomas and his wife, Christine Douglass
IV, and John Douglas, Danielle and Neil Magliano; great-grandchildren:
Scott and Daniel Watson and Abigal Douglas. He was predeceased by his
first wife, Betty Green in 1985; a brother, Charles Greene, and a
sister, Anna Torry. The family will be present to receive friends on
Monday, May 29, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Coloni Funeral Home,
3001 Route 9W, New Windsor, N.Y. A Funeral Service will be held at 1
p.m. at Coloni Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. Interment to
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. Funeral arrangements under
the direction of Coloni Funeral Home.
Grefe, Ruth A. Coe of New Windsor and life-long area resident,
entered into rest on Friday, June 8, 2012 at Montgomery Nursing Home,
Montgomery, NY. She was 94.Daughter of the late Frank and Alice Mae
Decker Grefe, she was born on December 21, 1917 in Newburgh, NY. Ruth
was a retired Registered Nurse having graduated from Orange County
Community College's Nursing Program. She is survived by her two
daughters, Helen Mae Leary and her husband, Michael, of Wallkill, NY
and Carol Ann Cotton of New Windsor; grandchildren: Mark Dewey Cotton,
Christopher James Cotton, Scott Michael Leary and Michael Andrew
Leary; great-grandchildren: Amanda Lee Cotton, Sarah Ann Cotton,
Connor James Cotton, Mason Dewey Cotton and Zachary Michael Leary.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, June 11 at
Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave. in Newburgh. Funeral Services
will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will take place in the Cemetery of the
Highlands, Highland Mills, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions in Ruth's memory may be made to St. Jude's Children's
Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. To send a
personal condolence or for directions, please visit www.BrooksFH.com
or call 845-561-8300.
Henning, Evelyn Edeline Chase, 96 passed away peacefully on Nov. 21,
2013, in her home at Hearthstone of Beaverton, Oregon at age 96. She
was born Evelyn Edeline Henning on Nov. 7, 1917, in Newburgh, N.Y., to
Florence and Joseph Henning. After her high school graduation, she
worked as a bookkeeper until she married Raymond F. Chase on Oct. 1,
1937, in Newburgh. After marrying, the couple resided in Ray's
hometown of Peekskill, N.Y., for 57 years from 1937 to 1994. Evelyn
was a homemaker, raising two children, and was very involved in
community and church activities. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting,
reading, crosswords, watching Jeopardy and traveling. In 1994, Evelyn
and Ray moved to the Garden Home community near Portland to be close
to their daughter, Sharon, and family. Ray passed away in 2001. In
2008, Evelyn moved to Hearthstone. Survivors include her son, Wayne
Chase of Tucson Ariz.; daughter, Sharon Cram (Robert) of Portland;
grandsons, David Chase (Stacy), William Chase (Shelly), Jeffrey Cram
(Jennifer) and Kevin Cram; and great-grandchildren, Tyler Chase,
Connor Chase, Evelyn Chase, Walter Cram and Everett Cram. Private
interment is in Riverview Abbey. The family suggests remembrances to
the Employee Appreciation Fund at Hearthstone of Beaverton, 12520 S.W.
Hart Road, Beaverton, OR 97008.
Hydrean,
Peter Paul - He passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at his home
in Tucson. He was born February 10, 1919 in Newburgh, NY and is
survived by his wife Stella of 60 years. He is also survived by his
children, daughter, Cassie Stern and husband, Fred of Dallas, TX;
daughter, Nancy Jimmerson of Tucson and son, Paul Hydrean and wife
Diane of Downingtown, PA., as well as six grandchildren, Michael and
Emily Stern, Megan Jimmerson, Christen, Alex and Ben Hydrean. Peter
earned his B.S. degree in metallurgical engineering from Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute and his master's degree also in metallurgy from
Stevens Institute of Technology. He worked initially for the Bulova
Watch Company and then had a long career as a metallurgist with
International Nickel Company before retiring in 1982 when he began an
engineering consulting practice. Peter and Stella lived in Mahwah, NJ,
moved to Scottsdale in 1990 and then onto Tucson in 2002. He was an
avid tennis player, an excellent bridge player and a devoted church
member. Our beloved Papou will be missed by his family and many
friends. A Wake and Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2009
from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a Trisagion service at 7:00 p.m. in the
chapel of ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Boulevard, Tucson.
Funeral Services are at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17, 2009 in St.
Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 East Fort Lowell, Tucson, AZ
85719. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions
may be made to St. Demetrios church or to the Macular Degeneration
Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053. Arrangements
entrusted to ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME 520-327-6341
Innis, Ruth Tighe of the Town of Newburgh entered into rest Sunday,
May 9, 2010 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh with her loving
family at her side. She was 90. The daughter of the late William and
Mary Clark Innis, Ruth was born in Syracuse, NY on July 30, 1919, but
grew up at Orange Lake making many childhood friends who remained
close and dear throughout her life. After graduating from Newburgh
Free Academy in 1936, Ruth was employed by the Town of Newburgh
assessors office for many years. She was a lifelong member of the
Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 1420 and her interests
included playing bridge, reading, cooking, gardening, swimming,
traveling and rooting for the New York Mets. Ruth was predeceased by
her beloved husband, Mark S. Tighe; loving daughter, Jeanne Tighe
Gemma; and brothers, William and Kirk Innis. Ruthie will always be
remembered for her beautiful blue eyes, sharp mind, and quick wit and
her selfless devotion to those she loved. It was a pleasure to have
shared life with her. She will remain forever in our hearts. Survivors
include her sister and best friend, Jean Stewart of New Paltz; her
son, Michael Tighe and wife, Genevieve of Newark, DE; her daughter,
Mary Tighe Matey and her husband, Jay, at home; grandchildren: Paul
Gemma of Eddyville, Maureen Laltoo and husband, Lev of California, and
Mark Matey, at home; and great-grandchildren: Kahlil, Kyri, and Zamir.
Private funeral service will take place at a later date.
Jannotti, Angela "Julia" Kilian 93, of St Petersburg, went home to be
with the Lord Friday, June 24, 2011. She was born in Newburgh, NY and
moved to St. Petersburg in 1978. She was a cosmetologist, a volunteer
with Highland Falls Ambulance Corp., a volunteer with the Senior
Citizen Center on 62nd Ave. in St. Petersburg, and a member of Lealman
Church of the Nazarene. She is preceded in death by her husband,
Eugene Kilan. She is survived by her son, John Cuozzo; daughter,
Sharon Marshall; brother, Peter and wife, Bobbi Jannotti and family;
grandchildren, Angela Euston, Christopher and John Cuozzo and their
children. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 29 at 7 pm
at Lealman Church of the Nazarene 3589 55th Ave. N St. Petersburg.
Memorial Park Funeral Home 5750 49th St. N St Petersburg, FL 33709www.memorialparkfuneralhome.com
Johnson,
Muriel E. Mac Nary entered into rest on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at
Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown NY. She was 95 years old.
Muriel was born June 6, 1918 in Newburgh, NY. She was the daughter of
Joseph Irving Sr. and Edna Ronk Johnson. Both parents predeceased
their daughter. Muriel was married to Robert Irving Mac Nary Sr.
Robert predeceased his wife on March 15, 1985. Muriel was a lifelong
area resident, homemaker and a member of Cornwall Baptist Church,
Cornwall NY. Survivors include her three sons: Robert I. Mac Nary Jr.
and his wife, Kathy of Aurora, CO, David R. Mac Nary and his wife,
Carol of New Paltz, Alan R. Mac Nary and his wife, Jenny of
Williamston, SC, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
great-great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.
Muriel was predeceased by a son, John W. Mac Nary and two sisters:
Ruth Henning and Janice Johnson. Visitation for family and friends
will be held Thursday, October 17th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Engel Funeral
Home, Inc., 5319 Rt. 9W, Newburgh, NY. On Friday, October 18th,
friends and family will gather for an 11 a.m. Funeral Service in the
mausoleum chapel, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh NY, with Reverend
Stephen Racite officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, family members would appreciate donations be made
to - Cornwall Baptist Church, 213 Main St., Cornwall NY, 12518.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Robert C. Engel of the Engel
Funeral Home, Inc., Newburgh, NY, 845-562-1144; to send a note of
condolence please visit our web site at www.engelfuneralhome.com
Jova, Henri
Vatable FAIA, FASID, FAAR, a founding partner of Atlanta
architecture firm, Jova/Daniels/ Busby (JDB), died on January 13, 2014
in West Palm Beach, Florida, after a short illness. He was 94. Jova
was the last of a generation of young architectural imports to Atlanta
in the early 1950s. Along with an emerging group of home-grown
architects, Jova contributed to the city's post-WW II growth and
architectural preeminence in the Southeast. His later work, and
particularly residential design, was notable among his contemporaries
in its fusion of modernism with classical design. This respect for the
past motivated Jova's involvement with preservation and restoration
projects such as the original Underground Atlanta that turned a
derelict portion of the city's historic center into a vibrant and
popular commercial district. He was instrumental in the creation of
the Midtown Neighborhood Association and actively involved in the
formation of the Midtown Business Association. His work to revitalize
Midtown Atlanta led to the title "Honorary Mayor of Midtown" and to
projects like Colony Square which was the first mixed-use development
in the Southeast. While a member of the AIA National Committee on
Design in Washington, DC, Jova worked diligently for the preservation
of the Grand Central Station in New York. Jova was the lead designer
for JDB on such landmarks as The Carter Presidential Center (1986 and
1993), Atlanta City Hall Complex (1991), Colony Square (1973),
Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Sanctuary (2002), Atlanta
Newspapers Building (1971), Bank of America in Buckhead (1987), North
Avenue MARTA Station (1981), Carnegie Pavilion in Hardy Ivy Park
(1996), and Robert Shaw Room for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
(1983). His regional projects included four buildings for Southern
Progress Corporation in Birmingham, Alabama (beginning in 1974), Day
Butterfly Center at Callaway Gardens (1989); and Dalton (Georgia)
First Presbyterian Church (1989). Among many commercial interior
design projects at JDB, Jova lead his interior design team in the
renovation of the Academy of Medicine and in the design for the new
corporate headquarters for BellSouth Enterprises and Robinson Humphrey
Co. at Atlanta Financial Center. A graduate of Cornell University
(1949), Jova's education was disrupted by World War II when he served
in the U.S. Army Combat Engineers in the South Pacific, seeing some of
the bloodiest battles of the war in New Guinea and the Philippines.
Jova was born at his grandparents' home Danskammer-on-Hudson, an
1830's Greek Revival home near Newburgh, New York, to a prominent
Spanish/French family on May 11, 1919. His grandparents Marie Vatable
and Juan Jacinto Jova each traced their families back to Europe by way
of the Caribbean. Baron Louis Francois Vatable was a French Governor
General of Guadeloupe and Marques Sabas Marin, Jova's great uncle, was
Governor General of Cuba and Puerto Rico. Henri Jova's father, Joseph
Luis Jova, was a ceramic engineer and director in the family's brick
factory whose "JJJ" insignia can be found throughout the late 19th-
and early 20th-century buildings of Manhattan and New England. His
mother Maria Gonzalez Fernandez Cavada was the daughter of a Spanish
diplomat and her great-great uncle, Federico Fernandez Cavada, was the
leader of the insurgents during Cuba's Ten Year War (1868-78) against
Spain. He was captured, tried and executed by a Spanish Tribunal. His
portrait hangs in the Capitol at Havana today noting a great patriot
in Cuba's long struggle to gain autonomy. Jova was the winner of the
prestigious Prix de Rome at the American Academy for 1949/1950. A
Fulbright Fellowship added an additional year of architectural study
in Rome in 1951. On his return to New York City he worked for
architectural firm Harrison & Abramovitz before moving to Atlanta
in 1954 to join his first cousin's firm, Abreu & Robeson
Architects, as chief of design. In 1966, he joined Stanley Daniels and
John Busby to form Jova/Daniels/ Busby. He retired from the firm as
chairman of the board in 2002. During his career he was a Fellow of
the American Academy in Rome, a Fellow of the American Institute of
Architects and a Fellow of the American Society of Interior Designers.
In 1985, Jova received from the Atlanta Chapter of American Institute
of Architect the Silver Medal for "consistent pursuit of achievement
of the highest quality in design." In addition he served as a member
of the AIA National Committee on Design and as a member of the AIA
National Honor Awards Jury. He was on the Board of Advisors at Cornell
College of Architecture. Throughout his adult life he was active in
the theater in New York and in Atlanta. He was involved with the
original Wits End Players and was a life trustee of the Theater of the
Stars that for many years brought Broadway productions to Atlanta.
Jova also continued to have a parallel interest in painting . His work
is in numerous corporate and private collections. He was a life
trustee of the Atlanta Botanical Garden and served on the boards of
the Visiting Nurse Association of Metropolitan Atlanta, the Fulton
County Council of the Arts and the Atlanta College of Art. He was a
Knight of Corpus Christi de Toledo (Spain) and a member of the Century
Association, (New York City), and the Piedmont Driving Club (Atlanta)
and a past member of the Society of the Four Arts (Palm Beach). A
celebration of his life is planned at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on
Thursday, April 3 beginning at 5 pm. He is survived by his partner of
40 years, David R. Rinehart of West Palm Beach and his nieces and
nephews: Lisa Cline, Newburgh, NY; John Robert Cline, NYC; Peter
Cline, Venice, CA and Margaret Jova de Gundberg, Madrid, Spain; Henry
Jova, San Juan, Costa, Rica; Tom Jova, Palm Springs, CA. He was
preceded in death by his brother, the Honorable John Joseph Jova of
Washington, DC and his sister, Ines Jova Cline of Newburgh, NY. In
lieu of flowers it is requested that a contribution be made to the
Atlanta Botanical Garden (1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309) or
to the American Academy in Rome (7 East 60 Street, New York City
10022-1001
Lennon, Barnett "Barney" of Hoosick Falls, N.Y. died
Monday, March 31, 2003 at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. He was
85. The son of the late Floyd and Grace (Bartell) Lennon, he was
born October 29, 1917 in Newburgh, N.Y. He was the husband of
Beatrice (Warren) Lennon, they were married for 61 years. Barnett
was educated at schools in Newburgh. He worked at the
McBeth/Kollmorgan Company in Newburgh as a machinist until retiring.
Barney was an avid baseball fan, especially the Mets and as a youth
he enjoyed bowling. Survivors other than his wife, Beatrice include
two sons, Larry Lennon and his wife, Debbie, of Hoosick Falls, Bruce
Lennon and his wife, Amelia, of Sebastian, Florida; four
grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. He was pre-deceased by a
brother, William Lennon. Funeral services will be private and at the
convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Memorial
contributions may be made to either the Hoosick Falls Health Center
or the Alzheimer's Foundation through the funeral home. Arrangements
are under the direction of the Mahar Funeral Home, Hoosick Falls.
Lockwood, Grace Kirby a longtime resident of Newburgh, died
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at the Hudson Valley Nursing Home. She
was 88. The daughter of the late Clifford and Grace Miller
Lockwood, she was born November 26, 1919 in Middlehope. Grace was a
retired secretary for the Chaplain at U.S.M.A., in West Point. She
was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
Ladies Aux of VFW Post 1161, and the National Association of Retired
Employees and Conservative Party Committee Woman for Orange County
and Town of Newburgh. She is survived by a caring and adoring
son, Charles David Kirby and his wife, Janet; two most loving
nieces, Deborah Bogart and Helen Fortner; loving nephews, Phillip
Bogart; William, Clifford, David and Richard Lockwood; three
granddaughter: Sarah, Olga, and Taura Kirby; and many grandnieces,
and grandnephews; dearly loved friends, Marlene Batelic, Cheryle
Bayard, Ruth and Dorothy Dougan, Mary and Robert Field, Laura Jones,
Steve and Karen Spellman and her caring case worker, Rob Cotanche.
She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin Kirby; her parents;
sisters, Pauline Bogart and Frederica Lockwood; her brother,
Clifford Lockwood. There will be no visitation.
Graveside Funeral service will take place Monday, February 4, at 11
a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, (RTE 9W North), Newburgh, NY. To which
relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, make
donations to the charity of ones choice. Arrangements are by White
and Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rt 32) Newburgh, NY
12550.
Lucas, Frances Veronica Miller 92, of Loudon, NH died
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Hilton Head Hospital, SC after a short
illness, surrounded by her family. She was born December 16, 1919 in
Newburgh NY, the daughter of Andrew E. Lucas and Veronica (Boris)
Lucas. She had been a resident of Vero Beach since 2001 coming from
Newburgh, NY. She spent the last year with her son in Loudon, NH. A
graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, she worked as a secretary /
bookkeeper for Hilton Gibson and Miller in Newburgh. She was a member
of Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh, NY and St. Helen Catholic Church
in Vero Beach, FL, a member of the Osiris Country Club over 40 years.
Her husband of 71 years, Frederick A. Miller, predeceased her in
January of 2011. She is survived by her sons, Paul Miller of Hilton
Head, SC, and Frederick (Cathy) Miller of Loudon, NH, and her
granddaughter, Carrie Miller of Edgewater NJ, and grandson, Lee Miller
of San Diego CA. A Memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on
Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh, NY, with
internment at Calvary Cemetery following the service. Memorial
contributions may be made to The Smile Train, 41 Madison Ave. 28th
Floor, New York, NY 10010.
MacDonald, William P. of Newburgh, a technician for IBM
Corporation and lifelong resident of the area, died Friday, July 28,
2000, in Cornwall Hospital. He was 86. The son of the late John and Mary
Bridget Rice MacDonald, he was born March 11, 1914, in Milton. Mr.
MacDonald was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served during WWII. He
received the Good Conduct Medal and Mid Eastern Service Medal. He was an
avid golfer; former member of Osiris Country Club; and member of St.
Mary's Church, Newburgh. He attended Newburgh Free Academy and
Spencerian Business School. He is survived at home by his wife, Natalie
S. MacDonald, whom he married Aug. 11, 1945, in Newburgh; two daughters,
Cathy MacDonald of Ft. Thomas, Ky. and Patricia MacDonald Donnelly and
her husband, Keith of Cornwall; one brother, Frank MacDonald of
Newburgh; and three grandchildren, Melissa Shalkey, Brendan Donnelly and
Bridget Donnelly. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July
31, at the DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A
funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, in St.
Mary's Church, Newburgh. Burial, with full military honors, will be in
Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. Contributions in William P. MacDonald's
memory may be sent to St. Mary's Church Renovation Fund, 180 South St.,
Newburgh, N.Y. 12550. Arrangements under the direction of
DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, Newburgh.
Martin,
William Francis Jr. of Newburgh, owner/partner along with his brother in
Wm. Martin & Sons Excavating Contractors in Newburgh, entered into
rest Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, at Ten Broeck Commons, Lake Katrine. He was
83. The son of the late William F. Sr. and Laura Gillespie Martin, he
was born Nov. 3, 1916, in Newburgh. Mr. Martin attended Newburgh schools
and Hancock College of Aeronautics in Ellensburgh, Washington. He served
as Sergeant in the 98th Coast Artillery, U.S. Army, Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii and as Lieutenant and Pilot/Commander of a Boeing B-17G in the
3rd Emergency Rescue Squadron, 5th Air Force in the Pacific during WWII.
He was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Newburgh; and Operating
Engineers Local 825. Survivors include his beloved wife, Frances O'Bryan
Martin, whom he married May 9, 1948, in St. Mary's, Poughkeepsie, at
home; three daughters, Maureen Martin of Cornwall, Laura Fraher and her
husband, Michael P. of the Town of Newburgh and Kathryn Bajus and her
husband, Stephen of Villanova, Pa.; one son, William F. Martin III of
the Town of Newburgh; one brother, Edward J. Martin of Goshen; 10
grandchildren, Stephanie, Emily and Elizabeth Howell, Kate, Amy and
Matthew Fraher and Danielle, Kenyon, Lauren and Trevor Bajus; and
several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at the DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney
Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 29, in St. Mary's Church, Newburgh. Father Bill Scafidi
will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions on William's behalf may be sent to
St. Mary's Church Restoration Fund, 180 South St., Newburgh, N.Y. 12550.
Arrangements under the direction of DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home,
Newburgh.
Maybury, Georgina Weyant Ahl, 94, of Dunedin,
FL, formerly of New Windsor, NY, passed gently into her eternal life on
September 14, 2013. The daughter of George and Marie Wolf Maybury from
Rahway, NJ, she was predeceased by her husbands: Ellsworth E. Weyant and
Pat Ahl, as well as her son, Robert Weyant and brothers: George and
Frederick Maybury and sister, Therese Antunovlc. A graduate of Newburgh
Free Academy and New Paltz Normal School she was a homemaker and
teacher. After retiring from the Cornwall Central School District, she
made her home in Dunedin, FL and Willsboro, NY. Throughout her long life
Georgina was open to new opportunities while enjoying reading,
traveling, golfing and hosting her many friends and family at her
Adirondack summer home on Lake Champlain. Her family was beloved to her
and she took great pleasure being a part of their lives. She loved
worshipping at the Kirk of Dunedin and was a former member of the
Congregational Church in Newburgh, NY. She is survived by her daughters:
Joyce Weyant (Frank) Pinckney of Hurley, NY and Margaret Weyant
(William) Hauser of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, as well as her "bonus"
daughter, Judy Ahl (Terry) Prindle of Chandler, AZ; grandchildren:
Georgia Weyant Dinio, Kristen Hauser Glass, Michael (Randi) Hauser,
Jennifer Pinckney (Chris) Daviaux and Stephen Pinckney; eight
great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to
thank the Suncoast Hospice teams for their loving care and the staff and
residents at Coral Oaks Assisted Living for their many acts of kindness
over the past several months. A Celebration of Georgina's Life was held
on Saturday, September 21st, at the Kirk of Dunedin, 2686 Bayshore Blvd,
Dunedin, FL 34698 at 11:30 a.m. A Committal Service will be held at
Quigley Bros Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY on
October 1st, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery,
New Windsor, NY. To Mom's friends at the Kirk, Westwind MHP and Coral
Oaks Assisted Living: "We are most grateful to you for making her life
in Florida one that she truly enjoyed for the past 35 years. She
considered this area home and enjoyed the friendships that grew here."
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kirk of Dunedin, 2686
Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin, FL 34698.
McNear, Catherine McCartney formerly of Newburgh, NY and a retired
bookkeeper for Moses & Shaffer of Newburgh, entered into rest on
January 18, 2012 in Geneva, NY. She was 95. The daughter of the late
Harry and Catherine Gardella McNear, Catherine was born September 18,
1916 in Newburgh, NY. Survivors include two nephews, Richard and Thomas
McNear; three great-nieces and three great-nephews. Calling hours will
be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Dolulin Newburgh
Funeral Home, Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh. A Funeral Service
will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial will
be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Christian D.
Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., 845-562-0068.
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Millspaugh, Jeanne Bull a lifelong area resident, passed away
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital. She was 92
years old. Born January 22, 1918 in Newburgh, NY, she was the daughter
of the late Kenneth Millspaugh and Ruth Hasbrouck MacDowell. She married
Richard W. Bull on October 29, 1937 in the First Baptist Church on South
St., Newburgh. According to the Newburgh Free Academy records Jeanne
graduated in 1936. Jeanne was known for her equestrian accomplishments.
In 1946, aboard her beloved Ethel Wynn Glorious, she won the National
Three Gaited Championship at the National Horse Show held at Madison
Square Garden. An avid bowler, Jeanne was inducted in 1991 into the
Newburgh Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame. She was also a member
of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Powelton Club.
Jeanne will be remembered for her generosity and compassion for all
living things. Survivors include her sons, John S. Bull of Wallkill,
Kenneth M. Bull and his wife, Christine of Florida; daughter, Jeanne B.
Brundage and her husband, Ted of Blooming Grove; brothers, Albert
MacDowell and his wife, Doris of Newburgh, Frederick MacDowell and his
wife, Ruth of Edinburg, TX; seven grandchildren: Richard S. W. Bull
(Suzanne), Evelyn Faggio (Ken), Kimberly Consorti (Joseph), Deborah
Barbera (Brian), Tom Brundage, Susan Cooney and Tricia Conrad (Edwin);
11 great-grandchildren: Rick, Ryan and Merissa Bull; Logan Faggio;
Joseph Consorti; Sydney, Paige and Chloe Barbera; Matt and Lauren
Cooney; Christopher Conrad. She was predeceased by her husband of 68
years, Richard in 2005 and her brother, Francis MacDowell in 2009. The
family would like to thank the staff at Montgomery Nursing Home for
their kindness during her stay there. Visitation will be held from 2-6
p.m. on Saturday, February 27, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave.,
Newburgh. A prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Burial will be at
Cedar Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Parker,
Marguerite Elizabeth "Peg" Breckenridge age 92, of Montgomery, passed
away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Kaplan Family Hospice
Residence in Newburgh. Marguerite was born October 5, 1917 in Newburgh,
the daughter of Cornelius and Henrietta Doerr Parker. She was
predeceased in 1988 by her loving husband, James Breckenridge. A
lifelong resident of Newburgh and Montgomery, Marguerite graduated from
NFA in 1936 and retired from Newburgh Beacon Bus Company as office
secretary. Marguerite is survived by her daughters, Janice Doogan
(Thomas) of Montgomery and Barbara Hatfield (Robert) of Newburgh. She is
also survived by her six grandchildren: Terry Kaufmann (Bruce), Thomas
Doogan, Shawn Doogan (Maria), Karin Pedi (David), Kristin Hatfield, and
Brian Hatfield; seven great-grandchildren: Matthew and Justin
Greenfield, Kelly and Thomas (TJ) Doogan, Joshua, Ryan and Bree Pedi,
and Brandon Hatfield, as well as her niece, Dale Lomupo and nephew, Paul
Parker. She was predeceased by her brother, Clayton Parker and nephew,
Raymond Parker. Marguerite was a kind and caring person who always put
others before herself. She will be remembered for her charity to others
and will be greatly missed. On Tuesday, December 22, family and friends
will gather at the Overhiser Funeral Home, 78 Union St. in Montgomery.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Resurrection will be
held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 23, at Holy Name of Mary Church, 89
Union St., Montgomery. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery,
Montgomery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Food
Pantry, 2200 State Rt. 208 Montgomery, NY 12549 or Kaplan Family Hospice
Residence, c/o Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Co., Inc., 800 Stony Brook
Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550.
Perrott, John
J. II of the Town of Newburgh, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, at home. He
was 81. The son of the late David J. and C. Evelyn Pope Perrott, he was
born Aug. 23, 1918, in Newburgh. He graduated from Newburgh Schools,
Bryant College and the Renouard School of Mortuary Science. He served in
the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the Destroyer Chaplain. Upon completion
of his Naval service, he returned to Newburgh where he worked for the
family firms known as Perrott's Funeral Service and Burger's Furniture
Store. From 1994 until his death he served as a funeral director for the
White & Venuto Funeral Home. Active in civic affairs, he was a
member and director of the Newburgh Camera Club; past Board member of
the Newburgh YMCA; 60-year member and past President of the Newburgh
Rotary Club, serving as President in 1965; former member of the McQuade
Foundation Board of Directors; Board member and Vice President of Meals
on Wheels of Greater Newburgh; and a past Elder and Trustee of Calvary
Presbyterian Church and Hudson River Lodge F&AM. Survivors include
his wife, Barbara Dennis Perrott, at home; four daughters, Barbara Jill
Perrott and Jennifer Emry, both of Arlington, Va., Lynn Perrott Martin
of Randallstown, Md. and Laurie Perrott Baisley of Newburgh; one sister,
Mary Evelyn Whitehill of Newburgh; two grandsons, Owen Emry of
Arlington, Va. and Jesse Emry of N.C; two granddaughters, Noor A. Martin
and Alanna R. Martin, both of Randallstown, Md; two nieces; and three
nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Carolyn Perrott Jadrosich,
who died Aug. 17, 1959. There will be no public visitation. Memorial
services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Calvary Presbyterian
Church. Pastor Carlos Lantis will officiate. Cremation will be in Cedar
Hill Crematory. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American
Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, N.Y. 12205.
Arrangements are under the direction of White & Venuto Funeral Home,
188 N. Plank Rd., Newburgh.
Pollock,
Veronica Anne Walsh of Syracuse, passed away peacefully January 11,
2011. Polly was born August 8, 1918, in Newburgh, NY, near her beloved
Hudson River. Veronica graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in June
1936. As a staff sergeant in WWII, she met and married Staff Sergeant
Edward L. Walsh. Once discharged from the armed forces, Polly and Ed
moved to Syracuse, where they raised their seven children and numerous
foster children. Polly was a child of the Great Depression, a soldier in
WWII, an artist, a professional bread baker, a world traveler, a nanny,
a local actress of stage and screen, a voracious reader, a teacher of
English as a second language, an intrepid Scrabble player, a spiritual
mentor, an advocate for the care of feral cats, and a kind and generous
soul who was loved by many. The legacy of her bread baking business
lives on today as Glory Bee Bread, a Jail Ministry project. She was
predeceased by her husband, Edward, in 1981 and her son, Timothy, in
1984. Left to keep her memory alive are her sons, Kevin, Stephen,
Christopher (Kathy) of Syracuse and Lawrence (Jan) of Conifer, CO;
daughters, Rosemary (Zenon) Dacko of Syracuse and Therese Walsh (Edgar
Neff) of Sandy Pond; and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A
memorial service will be held later in the year at the convenience of
the family. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to SPCA, 5878 E.
Molloy Road, Mattydale, NY 13211. Arrangements entrusted to A. Dewitt
Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Rainey, Mary of Middletown, N.Y. a lifelong Newburgh resident, died
Monday, October 25, 2004 at Middletown Park Manor. She was 87 years old.
The daughter of the late Robert and Minnie Rainey, Sr., Mary was born on
August 17, 1917 in Newburgh. She was employed as a nurse's aide in the
baby nursery of St. Luke's Hospital for 25 years until her retirement
and was a lifelong member of Meadow Hill Reformed Church, staying active
in church activities until the recent past. She is survived by her
adopted daughter Shirley McGuire; three grandaughters, Karen Fielders,
Sharon Taylor, Donna Nipper; six great grandchildren, all of Knoxville,
TN and her lifelong friend, Betty Beach of Wappingers Falls, NY. Family
and friends may visit on Saturday, October 30, 2004 from 9:30 till 10
a.m. at Meadow Hill Reformed Church, 211 Fletcher Drive, Newburgh, NY,
12550 where services will be held at 10 a.m. with Pastor Tom Hendrick
officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot in Cedar Hill
Cemetery, Newburgh. Arrangements are under the direction of
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. www.applebee-mcphillips.com
Rasch, Kenneth Born
June 14, 1914 Died Oct 30, 2006 in Tenn.
Posted by G.(George)Winston
DeLong. Class of 1972
Reese, Rosamond DeLong - Born on January 1, 1919 in Whiteplains , New
York, she was the second daughter of Albert and Beatrice Weaver
Reese. She spent her youth at her family home on Ardsley Road in Scarsdale
NY and family homestead on River Road in Balmville NY. After graduating
from NFA in 1936 she studied at Bucknell University receiving a Bachelor
of Arts degree in 1941. With America’s entry into WWII she answered her
country’s call and enlisted in the Nurse Cadet Corp., committing to
serve, pursuant to the enlisting document, “for the duration of the
war”. She received her training at Yale University School of
Nursing earning a Masters Degree in Nursing in 1945. After the war, with
her RN licensed obtained, she worked as a school nurse for the Wallkill
School District. In 1949 she married Robert DeLong (NFA class of 1938) and
within the next 5 years they had 4 children: Barbara, William, Beatrice
and Winston. She devoted her life to her family, friends, church and
community. On January 4, 1969, the Lord suddenly and unexpectedly called
her to her heavenly home. As of September 2011 she is survived by
her children: Barbara Pignataro, William DeLong, Beatrice Dane and Winston
DeLong; grandchildren: Jonathan, Michael, and Steven Pignataro;
Jennifer and Tara DeLong;, and Ryan Dane. Great grandchildren:
Zachary, Nicholas and Nathaniel Pignataro. She is also survived by Robert
DeLong and her sister Margery Reese Shipp (NFA class of 34 ?)
who celebrated her 95th birthday in August 2011.
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Revell, Dominick C. a resident of Newburgh N.Y.and retired payroll clerk
with Dupont for 30 years and Stauffer for 12 years, entered into rest on
Monday, February 4, at St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh. He was 85. Son of
the late Anthony J. and Josephine Sinsigalli Revell, he was born July 16,
1916, in Newburgh. Mr. Revell was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart
Church, past president of Holy Name Society, and West Association, past
treasurer of DuPont Federal Credit Union, Orange County Senior Citizens
and Newburgh Club 60, and a member of Orange County Retired Men's Club and
West End Junior Sportman Club. Survivors include his wife, Anna, who he
married April 9, 1931, at home; five daughters, Donna Puglise and her
husband, Joseph, of Virginia, Carol Ruckdeschel and her husband, Robert,
of Newburgh, Norma Leggett and her husband, Richard, of Newburgh, Paula
Tripp and her husband, Bill, of California, Kathy Cosman and her husband,
Larry, of Town of Newburgh; two sisters, Anna Borka of Newburgh and
Josephine Polli of Rochester; 12 grandchildren, Paul and Joseph Puglise,
Diane Wise, Denise Haschert, Rob and Brian Ruckdeschel, Andrea Butwell,
Christopher and Stephen Leggett, Jennifer Tripp, Amanda and Lori Cosman
and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Antoinette
Suraci. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, at 11
a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Calvary
Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AlS
Association, 27001 Agoura Rd., Suite #150, Calabasas Hills, CA. 91301.
Arrangements under the direction of Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home.
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Rhoades, Albert Born June 20,
1917 Died April 10, 1998 in Newburgh
Ross,
Eldred Lockwood of Walden, a retired science teacher and long time
resident of the area, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at home. He was 93.
The son of the late David James Ross and Susie Mae Lockwood Ross, he was
born October 10, 1918 at home in Newburgh, NY. He married Isabelle Farr
on August 10, 1945. Eldred graduated Newburgh Free Academy in '36 and
Hamilton College in '40 with a BS in Chemistry. He was very supportive
of Hamilton all his life. He received his Master's from Teacher's
College at Columbia University in '44 and took courses during summers at
universities such as Brown & Brigham Young. His first year of
teaching was in Greer School near Millbrook in Dutchess County. He
always had very fond memories of that first year when he taught science,
music, and Latin and coached ice hockey. The next year he was hired at
Walden High School (which became part of Valley Central) and taught
science, primarily Biology and AP Biology, for Valley Central for the
next 40 years serving as chair of the Science Department from 1950 until
retirement. In June 1981 he retired from Valley Central and taught Human
Biology at Orange County Community College for the next 21 years. He was
selected as a Fulbright Exchange Teacher and he and his family spent
1962-63 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England. He sometimes wrote to the
Citizen Herald, predecessor of Wallkill Valley Times, of the travels of
the family while on "the continent." Eldred was a member of First
Presbyterian Church in Montgomery for 57 years, serving as organist for
27 years and as elder and deacon for several terms each. He was active
in the Men's Club and Couples' Club of the church, and worked on the
Oyster Suppers from their inception in 1952 until 2009. He chaired the
Pastor Nominating Committee in 1986-87. He played the organ at numerous
churches as either substitute or interim, and served as lay preacher at
a variety of churches from 1990 to 2007. He also served on the
Presbytery of Hudson River's Committee of Ministry for six years. His
faith and dedication were deep and strong. He was a member of many
organizations and served them in many capacities: Amphion Glee Club,
Yankee Male Chorus, church choirs, Science Teachers' Association of New
York State (STANYS) of which he was named a Fellow in 1983, Walden
Rotary where he served as Youth Exchange Officer, National Science
Teachers' Association and Orange County Enrichment and Steering
Committee to name just a few. In 1981 he was one of three finalists for
outstanding biology teacher in New York State. His commitment to Valley
Central included selling tickets at football and basketball games, and
chaperoning events. He helped with commencement rehearsals from 1976
through 2009, long after his retirement. He was the advisor to Valley
Central's Enrichment Program from its start until several years after
his retirement. He and his wife, Isabelle, loved to travel and organized
several group trips to places in the United States and Europe. Eldred
lived a full life! His life was filled with love, joy, education, and
service to others. He touched the lives of thousands and will be missed
very much. Eldred was predeceased by his wife in 1989. He is survived by
his daughters and their husbands: Cheryl and Frank Shaskan, Heather and
George Benedict, both of Montgomery, Holly and Robert Noble of Tinmouth,
VT; four grandchildren: Andrew Noble and his wife, Brittany, Ross
Benedict, Mark Noble, Laura and her husband, Matthew Siruchek; a
sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions can be sent to First Presbyterian Church, c/o 100
Union Street, Montgomery, NY 12549, or Hospice of Orange & Sullivan
Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. Special thanks to
Joanne, Mary, and Ann for their wonderful and loving caregiving. Friends
may call at Overhiser's Funeral Home, 78 Union Street, Montgomery,
Wednesday, March 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The funeral service will be
held Thursday, March 15, at First Presbyterian Church, corner of Clinton
Street and Wallkill Avenue in Montgomery, at 11 o'clock with the
Reverend Paul Mills officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery.
For directions or condolences, please visit www.millspaughfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Overhiser Funeral Home/Millspaugh Funeral
Directors.
Salisbury, Grace L. Eames of New Windsor, a retired teacher for
the Newburgh Enlarged School System, entered into rest, Wednesday, June
3, 2009 at home. She was 90 years old. She was born January 21, 1919 in
Newburgh, NY, the daughter of the late Raymond F. and Edna May Forrester
Salisbury. She was the widow of Douglas Eames. She was a member of
Eastern Star for over 50 years and a member of First Congregational
Church in Newburgh. Survivors include her son, Douglas Eames of Groton,
MA; daughters, Carol E. Reid of Oneida, NY and Lauren G. Kepner of
Humelstown, PA; brother, James Salisbury of Newburgh; and five
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a
brother, Raymond Salisbury. Visitation to which family and friends are
invited will be Sunday, June 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. at White & Venuto
Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rte 32), Newburgh. A Funeral service
will be held Monday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at the funeral Home. Burial will
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Rte 94, New Windsor, NY.
Sherwood, Kenneth
W. a resident of Northville, N.Y died on September 7, 2003 after a
long illness. He was 86. Kenneth was the second son of Theodora and
Ernest Sherwood, and was born on June 13, 1917 in Newburgh. He married
Elizabeth Ann Lynch on August 5, 1945. He attended Newburgh schools, and
after graduation was employed as an aluminum welder until joining the
Marine Corps. He attended fight school and navigator bombardier schools
in Lajolla, Calf. and Cherry Point Marine Air Station before being
assigned to the 433 Marine Bomber Squadron in the South Pacific. While
there he flew 79 combat missions and was awarded several decorations,
including three Air Medals. After his discharge, he opened a plumbing
and heating business in Walden and in 1965 moved it and his family to
Wells. He also drove a school bus for the Wells Central School District
and retired in 1987. He was an avid outdoorsman, a New York State
licensed guide, Hunter Safety instructor and Archery Instructor. He
served as an officer in several archery clubs and was a representative
to the State and National Field Archery Association. A family statement
reads: "A true role model to all who knew him, he will be sorely
missed." Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Lynch
Sherwood; one brother, LaRoy of Atlanta, Ga.; two sons, Kenneth and his
wife, Barbara, of Mayfield, and Gary and his wife, Diana, of Rhinebeck;
and four grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday, September 9, from 7 to
9 p.m. at the Northville Funeral Home, 401 Bridge Street, Northville. A
funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 10 at 1 p.m. at the
Saratoga National Cemetery where the burial will follow. Memorial
contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, Gloversville.
Arrangements by Northville Funeral Service, Inc.
Siddle, Mary Loretta Tabasco, Newburgh, N.Y. a materials
inspector for Strook Shop in Newburgh and lifelong area resident,
entered into rest at St. SLuke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus
after a short illness, on January 31, 2005. She was 87. The daughter of
the late James and Elizabeth Henry Siddle, she was born May 28, 1917 in
Newburgh. She was married to Joseph Tabasco, who entered into rest on
April 14, 2005. Survivors include one nephew, James Siddle and his wife
Lee of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; one niece, Donna Borchardt and her husband
Ward of Kingston; grandnephews, William Siddle and his wife Penny Kroh
of Cragsmoor, N.Y., Joseph Siddle and his wife Sherri of Moravia, N.Y.,
Brian Siddle and his wife Jane of Marlboro, N.Y.; grandniece, Nannette
Polcastro and her husband Phil of Glasco, N.Y. She was predeceased by
two sisters, Elizabeth and Catherine Siddle; three brothers, William,
Joseph and James Siddle; and one nephew, William Siddle. Interment will
be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Engel
Funeral Home Inc., 5319 Rt 9W, Newburgh.
Smith, John Horton passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2011 at
the age of ninety-three. He was born in Norwich, New York in 1917, and
grew up there and in Newburgh, New York. He was educated at the Newburgh
Free Academy and Hamilton College, from which he received a Bachelor of
Science degree in 1940. He worked at the Bausch and Lomb Company in
Rochester, where he met his late wife, Winifred Steinorth Smith, and at
the Consolidated Vacuum Corporation. He was a long-time member of the
Rochester Curling Club, a loyal and supportive alumnus of Hamilton
College, a Mason, and a member of the First Congregational United Church
of Christ, Fairport, New York. He is survived by his son and
daughter-in-law, Jordan and Mary-Alice Smith, and by his three
grandsons, Liam, Nathaniel, and Evan Smith. A Memorial Service will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, at the First Congregational United
Church of Christ, 26 East Church Street, Fairport, New York. Donations
in the memory of John H. Smith may be made to the Heifer Project
(heifer.org). To share a photo or memory of John visit www.anthonychapels.com
Smith, LeRoy John 87, of Harrisonburg, Va., Formerly of Newburgh,
N.Y.died on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital
in Harrisonburg. He was born November 12, 1918 in Newburgh, N.Y. and was
the son of the late Odell and Viola Bell Smith. Mr. Smith worked for
Western Union during World War II, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge
for 63 years. He retired as vice-president of the Highland National Bank
and served on many local and state banking boards. He moved to
Harrisonburg twenty-two years ago and was a member of Westside Baptist
Church and Masonic Lodge #27. On March 3, 1946, he married Agnes Sharp
Smith who preceded him in death on July 5, 2003. Surviving are one son,
Douglas Smith of Bridgewater, and one granddaughter. Funeral services
will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon at the Kyger Funeral
Home in Harrisonburg by the Rev. T.W. Johnson. Burial with Masonic Rites
will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive
friends today (Wednesday) from 3-4 and 7-8 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral
Home in Harrisonburg.
Srago,
Samuel of Hilton Head, SC, formerly of Newburgh, NY, a
retired salesman for Sears & Roebuck, entered into rest on Saturday,
November 1, 2008, at home. He was 91. The son of the late Jacob and Anna
Henkin Srago, he was born May 9, 1917 in Newburgh, NY. He was the
husband of Betty Schulman-Srago. Samuel served in the Army Air Corps,
and was a member of the American Legion and Jewish War Veterans. He is
survived by his wife, Betty, at home; one daughter, Adele Tagler and her
husband, Paul; two grandsons, Neil and Jason Tagler; one granddaughter,
Julie Gottlieb; two great-granddaughters, Hannah and Katelin Gottlieb;
one sister, Evelyn Lampack. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, November 5, at Congregation Agudas Israel, 290 North St.,
Newburgh. Burial will be in Congregation Agudas Israel, New Windsor.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, PO
Box 3827, Bulffton, SC 29910. Arrangements are under the care of
Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc.,
845-562-0068.
Sterling,
Gordon W. 89, died Aug. 22, 2007, at his home. He was born in Newburgh,
N.Y., and moved to South Florida in the early 1970s, first to Palm Beach
Gardens and then to his final retirement home in Port St. Lucie, coming
from Middletown, N.Y. Gordon graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in
June 1936. He served in the Army Air Corps. Before retirement, he was a
contractor. He won numerous golfing awards and trophies, most recently a
trophy for making a hole-in-one at the age of 86. Survivors include his
wife, Edna "Sunshine"; brother, Luther Sterling; sister, Evelyn Lesser;
four children; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 1201 S.E.
Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997. SERVICES: A memorial service will be at 1
p.m. Aug. 28 at the First Congregational Church in Port St. Lucie.
Arrangements are by Veteran's Cremation and Burial Society, Stuart.
Stukey,
Ralph Austin of Catoosa, OK, formerly of Newburgh, passed away on
Sunday, April 17, 2011, in Tulsa, OK. He was 93. Son of the late Ernest
and Esther Stukey, he was a resident of New York State for 93 years, and
was married to the late Helen E. Lockwood Stukey for 50 years. He
proudly served as a Captain and officer in charge of the Organization
Branch of Adjutant General, in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was awarded
the Bronze Star Medal and also wore the American Defense Ribbon,
Mediterranean Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon and
the Good Conduct Medal. He was employed and retired from Miron Lumber
Company in Newburgh. Ralph was a wonderful man. He was a kind, gentle,
loving man who loved life and always had a smile on his face. He was
loved by many and will be missed by his family and friends. Survivors
include his daughter, Sharon L. Henderson of Dania Beach, FL; son,
Richard R. Stukey and his wife, Wanda of Catoosa, OK; granddaughter,
Tonya Scott of Redlands, CA; grandsons, Anthony J. Zgrodek of Walden,
Richard R. Stukey II of Edmond, OK, Robert R. Stukey of Mustang, OK,
Jonathan P. Stukey of Edmond, OK, Jeffrey D. Payne of Moore, OK, Matthew
K. Payne of Broken Arrow, OK, and 17 great-grandchildren. He also leaves
behind his friend and companion of 11 years, May Kerwan of New Windsor.
A private service was held on Friday, April 22, at Cedar Hill Cemetery,
Newburgh. Arrangements were under the direction of Brooks Funeral Home.
To send condolences, please visit www.BrooksFH.com
or call 845-561-8300
Toback, Martin J. D.D.S. 93, devoted and loving husband to Charlotte
(Borgenicht) Toback of Vernon, died Tuesday (January 24, 2012) at home.
Born in New York, NY on November 23, 1918, son of the late Charles and
Ida (Berman) Toback, he had lived in Newburgh, NY before moving to
Vernon in 2004. Dr. Toback received his undergraduate degree from the
University of Ohio Northern and his Dental Degree from the University of
Illinois. He practiced dentistry for more than 50 years in Newburgh and
was passionate about his profession. He was a member of the Temple Beth
Hillel of South Windsor and Temple Beth Jacob in Newburgh, NY and
enjoyed golfing, bluegrass and country music, reading, family and
friends. He and his wife wintered in Boca Raton, FL and enjoyed time
with many dear friends. In addition to his wife of 64 years, Charlotte,
he leaves their children, Marilyn Toback-Reveley and her husband,
William of South Windsor, Sharon Gardiner of Chelsea, MA and Dr. Arnold
Toback and his wife, Dr. Lydia Evans of Chappaqua, NY; six
grandchildren, Dr. Lauren Dudley and her husband, David Dudley, II of
Grantham, NH, Matthew Reveley of Melrose, MA, Raleigh Gardiner of
Chelsea, MA, Ariel Toback of Washington, DC, Isaiah Toback of New York
City, NY and Ezra Toback, a student at Dartmouth College, NH; a great
grandson, Ethan Dudley and many nieces, nephews and caring friends in
New York, Florida and Connecticut. As it became clear that his life was
coming to an end, he received visitors with grace, with gratitude and
with good humor. His generosity and wisdom will live on within the
hearts of his family and all who knew him. The funeral will be held
Thursday at 1 p.m. at Temple Beth Hillel, 40 Baker Lane, South Windsor.
Burial will follow at Beth Hillel Cemetery, South Windsor. His family
will receive friends for services at 5 p.m. at the family's home in
Vernon on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Memorial donations may be made
to a charity of the donor's choice or to Temple Beth Hillel, South
Windsor, CT 06074. Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, South Windsor, has
care of arrangements. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit
us at www.carmonfuneralhome.com
Troy, Edith Bergman was born in 1919 and died on September 6, 2010
in Lake Worth, FL. She was happily married for over 67
years! She was also the first cousin on Andrew Adelman, a 1945
graduate of NFA. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother. In her later years she was a dedicated volunteer
for a variety of charitable causes. Attached is a photograph of
her on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
Valusek, Dr. Fred A. [Anthony] was born on May 18, 1918. He died at home
on August 11, 1994 at the age of 76 from complications of a rare blood
disease. Dr. Valusek was an ear, nose and throat specialist who
practiced in Cherry Hill, New Jersey from 1964 until he retired in 1984.
He also was on active staff at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in
Philadelphia for a number of years until 1984. He was on the staff at
Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia from 1957 until 1977 and
at the Camden and Vorhees branches of West Jersey Hospital from 1964
until retiring. He had emeritus status at the three hospitals, and was a
professor emeritus at Thomas Jefferson University. He served in the Navy
from 1944 until 1964, when he retired as captain. During World War II,
he attended Marquette University Medical School in the Navy's V-12
program and then did his residence at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital as
an ear, nose and throat specialist. He was a Korean War veteran and
served in the medical corps on Guam. He spent 2 1/2 years on staff at
Wolsom Army Hospital in Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was a diplomat of the
American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Medical
Association and its Camden County chapter. He received his bachelor's
degree from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Dr. Valusek, a Cherry
Hill resident from 1964 until his death, enjoyed gardening and fishing.
Survivors: his wife, Elizabeth McCormack Valusek; two sons, Frederick A.
(Jan) of Cherry Hill and J. Kevin (Kathleen) of Shorewood, WI; two
daughters, Ann Kemink of Platteville, WI, and Mary Beth (Bob) Wolfley of
Shorewood, WI; nine grandchildren, and a sister, Helen Kuprych of
Walden, NY."
Posted by Beth Wolfley
So very important to my dad was his connection to Newburgh. As a child,
most of my vacations were spent there, first at my grandfather's home on
Little Britain Road, then at my Aunt Helen Kuprych's home on Washington
Terrace and later Orange Lake. My father loved fishing the lake and
hiking up Snake Hill, Pogey (not sure of the spelling) Hill and around
Muchattoes Lake, Crystal Lake and Miller's Pond. As we walked with him,
my father was able to tell you the names of every kind of tree we passed
- knowledge not gotten from any studies but just from growing up in the
woods and hills of Newburgh. We were Navy people, stationed at many
bases, but Newburgh always grounded us and gave us that sense of place
and belonging. It holds a cherished place my childhood memories. My
father is buried at St. Francis Cemetery.
Vitek, John N Sr. of the Town of Newburgh, N.Y. a retired employee of
IBM, Poughkeepsie, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, in Cornwall Hospital.
He was 82. The son of the late Martin and Mary Krutty Vitek, he was born
Nov. 4, 1918, in New Windsor. Mr. Vitek was a June 1936 graduate of
Newburgh Free Academy. Mr. Vitek was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having
served from 1941 to 1945. He was a member of the Black Rock Fish &
Game Club. Survivors include his wife, Matilda Partington Vitek, at
home; two sons, John Vitek Jr. of the Town of Newburgh and James Vitek
of Davidsonville, Md.; one brother, Steve Vitek of the Town of Newburgh;
one sister, Claudia Torraca of New Windsor; two grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 7, at the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, 318 North
Montgomery St., Newburgh. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 8, in St. Francis Church, Newburgh. Father John Vondras
will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.
Weaver, Jenette Stillwagon 88, of the Town of Newburgh, N.Y. a
lifelong resident of the area and a teacher in a one room school in the
Mountains and later taught as a substitute teacher in the Wallkill and
Newburgh School District, died July 5, 2007 in St. Lukes Cornwall
Hospital, Newburgh Campus. The daughter of the late Henry and Susan
Evans Weaver, she was born January 6, 1919 in Newburgh, N.Y. She was a
member of Gardnertown United Methodist Church, she taught Sunday school
and every Tuesday night for 40-50 years, Jeanette was active in Bible
study classes and in the Cradle Roll Dept. She was a world traveler,
military wife, and avid vegetable and flower gardener. Survivors include
her husband, Elbert (Al) Stillwaggon at home; son, Jim Weaver in France;
daughters, Kathy Dawson and husband, Gary of Fishkill and Joanne
Bierschenk and husband, Dick; brother, Harry (Bud) Weaver and wife, Hope
of Newburgh; grandchildren: Jennifer, Jessica, Steven, Julie, Mandarine,
and Ari; great-grandchildren, Megan, Matthew, Michael, and Madison and
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by daughter,
Jeanne Stillwaggon and sister, Josephine Hoppenstedt. Visitation will be
held on Monday, July 9 from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the Gardnertown United
Methodist Church, 1191 Union Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550. Funeral services
will be held on Tuesday, July 10 at 10 a.m. at the church with the Rev.
John Capen officiating. Burial Gardnertown Cemetery, Union Ave.,
Newburgh, NY 12550. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to the
Gardnertown United Methodist Church, Sunday School Program or to
charity's of ones choice. Arrangements by White & Venuto Funeral
Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rt 32), Newburgh, NY 12550.
Williams, Innis "Bud" retired President of Pleasant Acres Nursery, New
Windsor, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2001, at Westchester
Medical Center, Valhalla. He was 83. Born on August 4, 1918 in
Plattekill, and longtime resident of New Windsor, Bud was the son of the
late Sadie Morrison Williams and the late Innis Williams. Bud is
survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie Hurd Williams, at home; sister
Mary Kewley of Montpelier, Vt.; daughter Diane Opdyke and her husband
Harold Opdyke of Margate, Fla.; son Bruce I. Williams and his wife
Johanna Williams of New Windsor; three grandchildren, Kimberly Opdyke of
Winter Park, Fla., Brett Opdyke of Margate, Fla., and Kristin Williams
of Middletown, Conn.; longtime friend Frederick Baker of Newburgh;
several sisters and brothers-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. Bud
was a dedicated member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in New Windsor,
and was well known for the time and effort he spent preparing numerous
dinners for the church. In addition, he was a 50-year member of the
Hudson River Lodge 309 F and AM. Many often commented on his being such
a "kind man." Among the things he loved most were his family, the church
and his job. Each year he planted and maintained an abundant vegetable
garden, which was one of his greatest sources of pride and joy. Bud's
friends and family feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to be part
of his life and will miss him greatly. Visitors may call from 4 to 8
p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, at Cracolici's Hudson Valley Funeral
Home, located at 239 Quassaik Ave., New Windsor. A Masonic service will
be held there Wednesday at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 11
a.m. on Thursday, September 6, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, New
Windsor. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of
flowers, his family requests that donations be made in his name to St.
Thomas Episcopal Church, 188 River Road, New Windsor NY 12553, to
benefit the rectory's kitchen improvement project, done in his honor.
Winstanley,
Oliver "Ollie" J. Jr., Newburgh, N.Y. "All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in
Heaven at last. A lifetime area resident, entered into rest Monday, June
28, 2004 in Wingate at Ulster, Highland. He was 85. The son of Oliver J.
Winstanley and Grace Hawkins Tierney, he was born November 27, 1918 in
Newburgh. Ollie attended Newburgh schools and proudly served his country
in the US Navy, where he spent 14 months in the Navy Hospital. He served
for the City of Newburgh Fire Department for 37 years, retiring as
Deputy Chief; was a member of Local 589 Benevolent Assn., RPEA, and
American Legion of Newburgh. Ollie was a very special man and truly one
of a kind. He is survived by his best friend, loving and devoted wife,
Florence Ward Winstanley, whom he married on October 28, 1966 in
Newburgh, at home; two stepsons, David McDermott and his wife Sue of
Montgomery and John McDermott of Newburgh; eight grandchildren, Ronnie,
Jackie, Rachel, Cathy, Bonnie, Sudeen, Mary and Frank; and several
great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by a
brother, Thomas Tierney, and a sister, Mary Stant. Visitation will be
held from 3 to 7 pm on Wednesday June 30 at the Brooks-DiDonato Funeral
Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. Entombment will be private in Cedar
Hill Mausoleum, Newburgh. To send a personal condolence or for
directions to the funeral
Yesse, Ruth Craig of New Windsor, N.Y. a retired administrator for the
Town of New Windsor, died Sunday, December 21, 2003 at home. She was 85.
She was born to the late Frederick and Viola Yesse on March 5, 1918 in
Newburgh. She was the widow of Joseph Craig. Ruth is survived by one
son, David Craig of Chicago, Ill; two daughters, Carole A. Wolf of
Tampa, Fla. and Barbara J. Stvrtecki of Las Vegas, Nev; six
grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Her funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 27 at 10 a.m. at
Coloni Funeral Home, 3001 Rt. 9 W, New Windsor. Interment will follow in
Woodlawn Cemetery, in New Windsor. The family will be present to receive
friends on Friday, December 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
"For a family guestbook and directions visit colonifuneralhome.com
Zuchowsky, Anna M. Topping of Newburgh, a retired operator for New York
Telephone for 46 years and a lifetime area resident, entered into rest
Friday, Aug. 4, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was 81. The daughter
of the late Henry and Vilma Krutty Zuchowsky, she was born Jan. 21,
1919, in Newburgh. She was married to the late John W. Topping, who
passed away in 1965. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church; and the
Telephone Pioneers. Survivors include one daughter, Carole Anne Hester
of Burke, Va; one sister, Irene Fries and her husband Lamar of Columbus,
Ohio; one sister-in-law, Margaret; one granddaughter, Meahgen Anne
Hester of Burke, Va; two nieces, Pam Jones and Lisa Fries; and two
nephews, Robert and David Fries. She was predeceased by one brother,
Henry Zuchowsky. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
today, Tuesday, Aug. 8, at DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney
Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 9, at St. Patrick's Church, Newburgh. Burial will be in
Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of
DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, Newburgh.
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Agnew,
John D. of Newburgh, N.Y. owner of Agnew Plumbing in Newburgh, entered
into rest February 14, 2005 at Cornwall Hospital. He was 86. The son of
the late Harvey and May Harris Agnew, he was born March 6, 1918 in
Newburgh. He was the husband of Alma Taylor Agnew whom he married in St.
Patrick's Rectory in 1941. He was a member of the Powelton Club, Hudson
River Masons Lodge and Master Plumbers Association. Survivors include his
wife Alma at home; one son, John P. Agnew of San Antonio, Texas; eight
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son,
Thomas C. Agnew. Funeral services will held privately at the convenience
of the family. Arrangements under the care of Christian Garrison of the
Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh.
Archer, John
Born Nov. 6, 1917 Died Nov. 8, 1997 in Newburgh
Balfe,
Marshall
Born May 26, 1918 Died Aug. 28,2004 in California
Bowman, Margaret Evelyn Blake, 95, passed away on Saturday, September 7,
2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh. Margaret was born in South
Boston, Virginia on January 15, 1918 to William A. Bowman and Mary Callie
Allen Bowman. She moved with her family to Newburgh at the age of 9 months
where she spent the remainder of her life. She graduated from Newburgh
Free Academy in 1936. Upon graduation from high school, she pursued a
career as a Dental Assistant, and was employed by the late Doctors Robert
Branch, and Michael Friedman. In 1943, Margaret married Sergeant George F.
Blake, 10th Cavalry, West Point, NY. Margaret was employed with NY Tel, as
a telephone operator, and held several catering and service positions. In
addition, she was a licensed beautician, who ran her own business for many
years. Her most recent employment was with IBM, East Fishkill where she
would retire in 1987. The remainder of her life was dedicated to serving
others, and her community. Through the years, Margaret utilized her gifts
and talents in various capacities. She served faithfully in her church for
37 years as an organist, director of the junior and senior choirs, as well
as a mentor to the Jones Tones singing group. She also was involved with
the Sweet Adeline’s, an acapella, barbershop vocal group. Margaret was an
avid lover of animals. Stray animals were often left at her doorstep with
the knowing that they would receive a loving home. She was an active
participant in the ASPCA, and ARF. She also enjoyed fine dining, and loved
entertaining. She was extremely passionate about linguistics, culture,
dancing, and the arts, which she fervently passed on to her family and
friends alike. In her later years, Margaret was actively involved with the
Downing Park Planning Committee, and other revitalization efforts.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband George F. Blake; her parents
William and Callie Bowman; her sister Lillian Bowman; and her brother
Allen Bowman. Margaret is survived by her daughters Karen Blake Daniels of
Newburgh and Sheila Blake Roberts of Charlotte, NC; her grandchildren Dana
Daniels of New Windsor, Erika (James) Poe of Charlotte, NC, Sydney
(Demico) Graham of Charlotte, NC, and Tamara (Undra) Howze of Charlotte,
NC; her great-grandchildren Daria, Brandon, Jasmine, Joshua, Shaniyah,
Jaden, and Malachi; a cousin Warren (Theresa) Boyd of Newburgh; nieces and
nephews; and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be held
on Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Brooks Funeral
Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, NY. A final viewing will be held at
10:00 am on Friday, September 13, 2013 at the Washington Street A.M.E.
Zion Church, 111 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY, with funeral services
beginning at 11:00am. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in
Middlehope, NY immediately following the service. The family would like to
extend a special thanks to the staff at Wingate Nursing Home in Beacon,
NY, and Doctors Moin, Begum, Ahmad, and Shakiri at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Margaret was an advocate for animals, so in lieu of flowers, please send
donations to the Newburgh Animal Shelter, 940 Little Britain Road, New
Windsor, NY 12553.
Bushart, Dr.
William F. of Newburgh, N.Y. a retired dentist practicing in Newburgh from
1945 to 1981, died Saturday, January 3, 2004 at Elant of Newburgh. He was
85. Born August 4, 1918 in Newburgh, he was the son of the late Lewis and
Maud Holt Bushart and the husband of Florence Elizabeth Barr Bushart. A
graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, he went on to do undergraduate study
for 2 years in Gettysburg, Pa., with membership in Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He
attended the University of Pennsylvania Dental School, and was active in
the Mask and Wig Drama Club, Swim Team, Penn Dental Journal, and Phi Beta
Capa. In our area, Dr. Bushart was active in Newburgh Lodge #309 F&AM,
32nd Degree Scottish and York Rite, past president of West Point Chapter
National Sojourners, Heros of 76, past president of Newburgh Board of
Education, active on the Science Advisory Board and involved in the
enlargement of the High School building, past president of Kiwanis Club,
Salvation Army Advisory Board, Powelton Club, charter member of Newburgh
Camera Club, studied art with Coulton Waugh and John Gould, and at one
time played in the Dorsey Brothers Band. A World War II Navy veteran, he
attended St. George's Episcopal Parish serving as deacon and active in the
vestry. Dr. Bushart and the late Russ Scobie were pioneers in bringing
water fluoridation to Newburgh in 1954. He is survived by his wife,
Florence of Newburgh; his son, Stephen Bushart of Marlboro; his daughter,
Cindy, and son-in-law, Richard Ochs, of Newburgh; and his aunt, Alice
Heroy of Edison, N.J.; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a
son, William F. Bushart, who died in 1950. The family will receive friends
Wednesday, January 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. at White & Venuto Funeral Home,
188 N. Plank Rd., Newbugh. Funeral service will be Thursday, January 8 at
10 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Lori Miller will officiate. Burial
will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction
of White & Venuto Funeral Home.
Cappelli, Marie J. Lentini of Newburgh, a longtime resident of the area,
entered into rest, Thursday, April 6, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital,
Newburgh. She was 82. The daughter of the late Peter and Rose Damiano
Cappelli, she was born March 23, 1918, in Brooklyn. She graduated from
Newburgh Free Academy and attended Pratt Institute in New York City. She
was a member of St. Francis Church; St. Luke's Auxiliary; UNICO; and
served as a past president of the PTA. A family statement read, "She was a
gracious lady, loved by all." Survivors include her husband, Nicholas J.
Lentini, whom she married April 21, 1940, in Newburgh, at home; one
daughter, Joan DeFazio of Peoria, Ariz.; one brother, Humbert Cappelli of
Newburgh; one grandson, Robert L. DeFazio if Glendale, Ariz.; and two
great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Anthony DeFazio of Glendale, Ariz. She was
predeceased by one sister, Genevieve Tarsio; and one brother, Andrew
Cappelli Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 10,
at DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, at St.
Francis of Assisi Church, Newburgh. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery,
New Windsor. Arrangements are under the direction of DiDonato-Brooks
Funeral Home. 
Case, Max W. of
Surfside Beach, S.C. retired in 1977 from a carrier in industrial sales,
died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000, at home. He was 82. The son of the late
Charles D. and Vera McDonald Case, he was born April 20, 1918, in
Newburgh. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years,
Elizabeth Case. Mr. Case was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in WWII.
He was a volunteer fireman for many years in New York and was involved
with many community functions throughout his life. He was an avid golfer
and outdoorsman, which were among his favorite hobbies. Survivors
include two daughters, Barbara A. Fullmer of Cleveland, Ohio and Betsy
E. Dooly of Surfside Beach; seven grandchildren, Max Dooly of Surfside
Beach, Suzanne Gaffney-Raab of Smithville, N.J., Brian Gaffney of
Conifer, Colo., Jeffrey Fullmer of Long Island, James Fullmer of
Corvalis, Ore., Marianne Strausbaugh of Bloomington, Ind., and Douglas
Fullmer of San Francisco, Calif.; and two great-grandchildren, Dylan and
Caitlin Gaffney of Conifer, Colo. A memorial service will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel,
11528 Highway 17 By-Pass, Murrells Inlet, S.C. Memorial contributions
may be sent to MS Society of Greater Cleveland, 1422 Euclid Ave.,
Cleveland, Ohio 44115.
Cathcart, Robert Born April
30, 1916 Died March 18,2008 in Mass.
Chumas, Charles Born Jan. 15,
1917 Died Nov. 18, 1996 in Nazareth PA
Conti, James Born Dec. 11,
1916 Died July 1982 in Newburgh
Cote ST,
Richard
Born May 25, 1916 Died May 13,2001
Crawford, Catherine C. Xanthis, Newburgh, N.Y. an order room supervisor
for New York Telephone Company and 84-year area resident, died March 27,
2004 at Wingate at Dutchess in Fishkill. She was 84. The daughter of the
late Joseph Crawford and Marie Dunn Crawford, she was born Oct. 2, 1919
in Newburgh. A family statement reads, "Although Mom struggled with many
health problems in recent years, she was blessed to spend her final
months with Dorothy Knapp, her loving friend and roommate as well as
many kind and caring health care professionals from Wingate and
Hospice." She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Telephone Pioneers
of America, and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was a graduate of
Newburgh Fee Academy. She was married on Jan. 24, 1943 in St. Patrick's
Church in Newburgh. Her husband, George T. Xanthis died June 1998.
Survivors include her daughters and son, Kathleen Maksomski and her
husband David of New Windsor, Ann Nancy McAllister and her husband Ross
of Newburgh and John P. Xanthis and his wife Elizabeth of Goshen;
brothers, Joseph Crawford of Fishkill, John Crawford of Buffalo; sister,
Nancy Pike of Salt Point; sister-in-law, Mabel Karageorge of NYC;
grandchildren, Karen Mele and her husband Christian of Hackensack, N.J.,
Susan Maksomski of Riverdale, Nancy Maksomski and her fiance Michael
DeMatteo of Hartsdale, Mary Maksomski of Riverdale, and Katherine,
Elizabeth, Christopher and John Xanthis of Goshen. She was predeceased
by two sisters, Agnes Fitzpatrick and Theresa McCutcheon; two brothers,
Brother Augustine William Crawford and James Crawford. Visitation will
be held on Tuesday, March 30 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at Brooks-DiDonato
Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday March 31 at St. Patrick's Church, 55
Grand St., Newburgh. Msgr. John Budwick will officiate. Burial will be
in Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor. Memorial donations may be made to
Meals on Wheels, 35 Cerone Place, Newburgh, NY 12550 or St. Patrick's
Soup Kitchen, 55 Grand St., Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements by
Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home
Crawshaw, Marie A. of Newburgh, N.Y. entered into rest Saturday,
April 9, 2005 at home. She was 86. Daughter of the late William R. and
Mary Bell Crawshaw, she was born June 18, 1918 in Newburgh. Survivors
include her brothers, Roger W. Crawshaw and his wife Helen of Newburgh;
Dr. Thomas B. Crawshaw of Newburgh; her nieces, Lois Cohen and her
husband Mark of Virginia, Susan Curtis and her husband Donald of Kansas,
Amy Junger and her husband Harold of Vermont, Nancy Kish and her husband
Craig of Newburgh, Mary Mueller and her husband Tom of Newburgh, Janet
Crawshaw and her husband Jerry Novesky of Newburgh, Pamela Glynn and her
husband Rory of Newburgh, Catherine Krupp and her husband Jeff of
Vermont; her nephews, Thomas Crawshaw Jr. and his wife Kim of Illinois,
William Crawshaw of Newburgh, Dr. Paul Crawshaw of Michigan; twelve
grand-nieces and eight grand-nephews. She was predeceased by her older
sister Claire who died in infancy and her sister-in-law Mary Claire
Crawshaw. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Monday, April 11 at the
Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of
Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, April 12 at 11:00 am in
Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery,
New Windsor. To send a personal condolence or for directions to the
funeral home, please visit 
Dale, Mary Regina Rohme 94, of Newburgh, NY passed away peacefully on
April 29, 2013 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. Born
December 1, 1918, Mary was the daughter of Thomas and Elsie Dale. She
married Joseph Rohme on November 18, 1941 and they were married 54 years
before Joe's passing on February 6, 1996. Mary loved her church and
family and was totally devoted to both. Mary enjoyed being part of the
St. Mary's Seniors, Club 60, Women's Republican Club and volunteering
with Meals on Wheels. She was a happy member of the "Lady Bachelors", a
club of best girlfriends who met every Thursday night for more than
sixty years. Mary was an avid shopper, she looked forward to her
Wednesday lunches and she sure loved her NY Mets. Mary's passion for
cooking was enjoyed at home and work. She was a cook for the Newburgh
City School District at North Junior High School and loved working at
West Point Farms. Mary is survived by her two daughters: Patricia DeLeo
and her husband, Gerard of Highland, Theresa Penney and her husband,
Robert of New Windsor; grandson, Robert Penney, Jr. of Taylor Mills, KY;
brother, Frank Dale and his wife, Meredith of Naples, FL. Mary was very
proud of being Godmother to Marc Giammarco, John Dale, Jr., Debbie
Cramsie, and Jonathan Dale. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law:
Margaret Dale and Toni Dale, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She
will also be greatly missed by Sherry Winningham and many other dear
friends. Mary was predeceased by her four brothers: Thomas, Henry (Pat),
John and William Dale and her six sisters: Margaret Salisbury, Helen
McCann, Emily Giammarco, Betty DeGeorge, Josephine Ashby, and Dorothy
Talasco. The family would like to thank Roberta Russo, Ginny McCormack,
Annette Hammen and Catherine Heffernan. Their comfort and kindness to
Mary and the family will never be forgotten. Visitation for family and
friends will be held Thursday, May 2nd from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brooks
Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, May 3rd at St. Mary's Church, 180
South Street, Newburgh with Rev. William Scafidi officiating. In lieu of
flowers, Mary has requested that donations be made in her name to her
most cherished St. Mary's Church. To send a personal condolence, or for
further information, please visit 
Dominick, D. Clinton Former NY State Senator D. Clinton Dominick of
Newburgh, NY and Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, died September 9, 2009. He was
91. Dominick, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, attended Newburgh schools
including NFA, graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1940 and
served in Europe during World War II. He was a member of the National
Guard, eventually attaining the rank of colonel. He graduated from
Columbia Law School in 1948 and practiced law in Newburgh from 1948 to
2000. He served in the NY Assembly from 1955-1958 and the NY Senate from
1959-1970. He was the sponsor of the controversial abortion rights bill,
legalizing abortion in NY state, which paved the way for the landmark
Supreme Court decision Roe. v. Wade. Dominick was a delegate to the 1967
New York State Constitutional Convention, and was appointed by Gov.
Mario Cuomo to serve on the Board of Trustees of the State University of
NY (SUNY). He later taught political science at Mt. St. Mary College.
His first wife, Nancy Ragan, died in 1978. His son, Steve Dominick, died
in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Dominick of Ponte Vedra
Beach, FL; his children: Nick, Wendy, Molly, and Seth Dominick;
stepchildren: Tyler Parkinson and Derek and Chadd Garvens; and
grandchildren: Maddy, Spencer, and Gabe Pike and Nash and Kaia Garvens.
Friends may call at the Powelton Club, 29 Balmville Rd., Newburgh on
Friday, October 2, from 4-6 p.m.
Duryea,
David
Born Sept. 3, 1918 Died Dec. 1975 in Buffalo
Eames,
Douglas Born
May 6, 1916 Died Feb. 1985 in Newburgh
Farmer, Ruth Leonard of Walden, a retired treasurer of Mid-Hudson
Co-op Insurance Company, Montgomery, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, at
home. She was 81. The daughter of Josiah and Matilda Farmer, she was
born March 16, 1918, in Newburgh. Survivors include two sons, David
Leonard of Westbrookville and Edmond Leonard of Walden; two brothers,
John Farmer of Richmond, Va. and Nathaniel Farmer of Rochester; one
sister, Mary Gadbois of Newburgh; seven grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at Doulin Newburgh Funeral
Home, 318 North Montgomery St., Newburgh. Funeral services will be held
at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at The Good Shepherd Church, Newburgh.
Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be sent to Good Shepherd Church of Newburgh.
Arrangements are under the direction of Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home,
Newburgh.
Flynn, Gertrude Elizabeth Dockstader, of Newburgh, NY, a retired
bookkeeper for vending companies in Newburgh, entered into rest February
16, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was 96. Gertrude was born December
16, 1917 in Newburgh, NY, the beloved daughter of the late William and
Theresa Finan-Flynn. She was a member of Catholic Daughters, Ladies
Bachelors, Meals on Wheels, and Rosary Society. She was the wife of the
late John "Jack" Dockstader. Survivors include two sons: John and his
wife, Marsha Dockstader of Maryland, and William and his wife, Nancy
Dockstader of Buffalo, NY; two daughters: Patricia Bloomer of Newburgh,
and Anne Dockstader of Newburgh; eight grandchildren: Suzanne and
(Steen) Dockstader, Christine and (Barry) Ritter, Billy and (Akiko)
Bloomer, Michael Bloomer, Patrick Bloomer, Jenna and (Jason) Daniel,
Alex and (Jeremy) Dockstader, Brian Dockstader; seven
great-grandchildren: Aiden, Kelsey, Nick, Willow, Jack, Tomo, Ayana;
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Theresa
Burke and a brother, Thomas Flynn. Family Statement: "Mom was an avid
reader, and had a keen wit. She enjoyed both domestic, and international
affairs. She fought a good fight. She had a strong desire to live. Mom
loved her family, she especially enjoyed her grandchildren, and her
great-grandchildren. She will be missed. Special thanks go to her
grandson, Michael who was by her side throughout her illness. Calling
Hours will be held Thursday, February 20th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday,
February 21st at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Grand St., Newburgh.
Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the American Lung Association, 1950 Arlingate Lane,
Columbus, OH 43228 or 
Garrison,
Louise Y. Finley of Owosso, MI, formerly of Salisbury Mills, NY, entered
into rest on October 9, 2013 at home. She was 95. Louise was born in
Newburgh, NY on April 11, 1918 to Clarence R. and Elizabeth (Morrow)
Garrison. She was the loving wife of Robert A. Finley, whom she married
on September 29, 1940 in Little Britain Presbyterian Church. They lived
on Drury Lane in Little Britain (Rock Tavern) until the MTA took over
their property in 1972 and she moved to Finley Drive in Salisbury Mills,
NY. Louise was the Washingtonville High School Cafeteria Manager until
her retirement in 1983. She was an active member of Little Britain
Presbyterian Church and Little Britain Grange #913 until moving to
Owosso, MI in 1985 to be near her daughters. She was a past volunteer at
Cornwall Hospital and 4-H leader for several years and active member in
Trinity United Methodist Church in Owosso, MI. Louise is survived by her
loving daughters: Jeanne L. Serviss of Buhl, ID and Elizabeth Frasier of
Owosso, MI; grandchildren: Paul and his wife, Fran Bundschu of FL,
Christy and her husband, Bob Davies of Buhl, ID, Betsy Serviss of Round
Rock, TX and Darcy Verlinger and her husband, Matt Duntley of Alpena,
MI; great-grandchildren: Joshua Bundschu, Ashley Bundschu, Kevin
Worthington, Jr., Nicholas Worthington, Rose Davies and great-great
granddaughter: Ava Bundschu; step-great-grandchildren: Maranda Duntley
and Dulton Duntley; and her sister-in-law, Betty Errichetti. Louise was
predeceased by her husband, Robert in 1972; her parents; her brothers:
Robert and Ray and her son-in-law, Robert Serviss. Visitation will be
held Wednesday, October 16th, from 9 to 11 a.m. at David T. Ferguson
Funeral Home in Washingtonville, NY. A Funeral Service will be held at
11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at 12 p.m.
in Little Britain Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Little Britain
Cemetery Assoc., 811 Heard Ave., Maybrook, NY 12543 or Trinity United
Methodist Church, 720 S. Shiawassee, Owosso, MI 48867. Arrangements are
under the care of Thomas A. Murray of David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20
North St, Washingtonville, NY 10992, 845-496-9106; for more information,
directions, or to leave condolences or a fond memory of Louise for the
family, please visit 
Gillespie, Elizabeth (Betty) Ruggiero died peacefully May 31, 2014, at
St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of
Agnes and William Gillespie, she was born in Newburgh on Washington
Street on May 30, 1917. Her first job as a teen-ager was as a
soda-jerk at the Commodore Chocolatier that resulted in a life long
friendship with the Courtsunis Family. Betty graduated from NFA in
January, 1936. Betty married James Ruggiero in 1937. They bought
property, built a house and moved to Orange Lake in 1945. Betty served
as the sole trustee for the Orange Lake School District for several
years. She is a life-long member of the Orange Lake Fire Company’s
Ladies Auxiliary. Mom is a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, Newburgh,
a member of St. Mary's Seniors and the Catholic Daughters of America.
Mom loved to dance, had a warm out-going personality and would strike
up a conversation with any stranger, including Carol Burnett,
engendering many an embarrassed eye-roll from her teen-age children, a
practice they all emulated! Mom was blessed with her father's sense of
humor and her amusing quirky antics were a boon to every gathering.
Betty was also an avid league-bowler for 34 years, frequently raising
Cain on the alleys celebrating wins and losses afterward. She also
enjoyed volunteering, first for Meals on Wheels and later at the
Dominican Sisters of Hope Infirmary Dining Room forging more strong
bonds with the Sisters whom she loved like her own family. Betty was
predeceased by her husband, James, her parents, and only sibling,
Gordon Gillespie. Betty is survived by her children: Janice, Joseph
and Jeannine; grandchildren: James and Susan, Paul and Allison, Andrew
and Sara, Matthew, Joseph and Francis; three great-grandchildren:
Jessica, Paul and Jack; one remaining cousin, Dorothy Revelle, one
sister-in-law, Theresa Lynn, a host of nieces and nephews, two special
nieces, Natalene Quick and Mary Pomerance; and family friend Anita
Seibert. The family wishes to thank the Elant at Meadow Hill Staff of
1E whose warmth and loving care eased her transition to residential
care. Go with God, Mom. We love you. Visitation will be held from 4 to
8 pm on Friday, June 6 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave.,
Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on
Saturday, June 7th at St. Mary’s Church in Newburgh. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Outreach c/o St. Mary’s
Church, 180 South St., Newburgh. 
Greenhalgh,
William
Born Sept. 29,1919 Died Feb 10, 2004 in Alabama
Groves, John
Born Aug. 24, 1919 Died Aug. 17, 2004 in Naples, FL
Henning, Evelyn Edeline Chase, 96 passed away peacefully on Nov. 21,
2013, in her home at Hearthstone of Beaverton, Oregon at age 96. She
was born Evelyn Edeline Henning on Nov. 7, 1917, in Newburgh, N.Y., to
Florence and Joseph Henning. After her high school graduation, she
worked as a bookkeeper until she married Raymond F. Chase on Oct. 1,
1937, in Newburgh. After marrying, the couple resided in Ray's
hometown of Peekskill, N.Y., for 57 years from 1937 to 1994. Evelyn
was a homemaker, raising two children, and was very involved in
community and church activities. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting,
reading, crosswords, watching Jeopardy and traveling. In 1994, Evelyn
and Ray moved to the Garden Home community near Portland to be close
to their daughter, Sharon, and family. Ray passed away in 2001. In
2008, Evelyn moved to Hearthstone. Survivors include her son, Wayne
Chase of Tucson Ariz.; daughter, Sharon Cram (Robert) of Portland;
grandsons, David Chase (Stacy), William Chase (Shelly), Jeffrey Cram
(Jennifer) and Kevin Cram; and great-grandchildren, Tyler Chase,
Connor Chase, Evelyn Chase, Walter Cram and Everett Cram. Private
interment is in Riverview Abbey. The family suggests remembrances to
the Employee Appreciation Fund at Hearthstone of Beaverton, 12520 S.W.
Hart Road, Beaverton, OR 97008. 
Hughes,
Douglas
Born June 11, 1918 Died Sept. 23,1993 Boco Raton Fl 
Hydrean,
Peter Paul - He passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at his home
in Tucson. He was born February 10, 1919 in Newburgh, NY and is
survived by his wife Stella of 60 years. He is also survived by his
children, daughter, Cassie Stern and husband, Fred of Dallas, TX;
daughter, Nancy Jimmerson of Tucson and son, Paul Hydrean and wife
Diane of Downingtown, PA., as well as six grandchildren, Michael and
Emily Stern, Megan Jimmerson, Christen, Alex and Ben Hydrean. Peter
earned his B.S. degree in metallurgical engineering from Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute and his master's degree also in metallurgy from
Stevens Institute of Technology. He worked initially for the Bulova
Watch Company and then had a long career as a metallurgist with
International Nickel Company before retiring in 1982 when he began an
engineering consulting practice. Peter and Stella lived in Mahwah, NJ,
moved to Scottsdale in 1990 and then onto Tucson in 2002. He was an
avid tennis player, an excellent bridge player and a devoted church
member. Our beloved Papou will be missed by his family and many
friends. A Wake and Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2009
from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a Trisagion service at 7:00 p.m. in the
chapel of ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Boulevard, Tucson.
Funeral Services are at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17, 2009 in St.
Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1145 East Fort Lowell, Tucson, AZ
85719. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions
may be made to St. Demetrios church or to the Macular Degeneration
Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053. Arrangements
entrusted to ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME 520-327-6341
Innis, Ruth Tighe of the Town of Newburgh entered into rest Sunday,
May 9, 2010 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh with her loving
family at her side. She was 90. The daughter of the late William and
Mary Clark Innis, Ruth was born in Syracuse, NY on July 30, 1919, but
grew up at Orange Lake making many childhood friends who remained
close and dear throughout her life. After graduating from Newburgh
Free Academy in 1936, Ruth was employed by the Town of Newburgh
assessors office for many years. She was a lifelong member of the
Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 1420 and her interests
included playing bridge, reading, cooking, gardening, swimming,
traveling and rooting for the New York Mets. Ruth was predeceased by
her beloved husband, Mark S. Tighe; loving daughter, Jeanne Tighe
Gemma; and brothers, William and Kirk Innis. Ruthie will always be
remembered for her beautiful blue eyes, sharp mind, and quick wit and
her selfless devotion to those she loved. It was a pleasure to have
shared life with her. She will remain forever in our hearts. Survivors
include her sister and best friend, Jean Stewart of New Paltz; her
son, Michael Tighe and wife, Genevieve of Newark, DE; her daughter,
Mary Tighe Matey and her husband, Jay, at home; grandchildren: Paul
Gemma of Eddyville, Maureen Laltoo and husband, Lev of California, and
Mark Matey, at home; and great-grandchildren: Kahlil, Kyri, and Zamir.
Private funeral service will take place at a later date. 
Jannotti, Angela "Julia" Kilian 93, of St Petersburg, went home to be
with the Lord Friday, June 24, 2011. She was born in Newburgh, NY and
moved to St. Petersburg in 1978. She was a cosmetologist, a volunteer
with Highland Falls Ambulance Corp., a volunteer with the Senior
Citizen Center on 62nd Ave. in St. Petersburg, and a member of Lealman
Church of the Nazarene. She is preceded in death by her husband,
Eugene Kilan. She is survived by her son, John Cuozzo; daughter,
Sharon Marshall; brother, Peter and wife, Bobbi Jannotti and family;
grandchildren, Angela Euston, Christopher and John Cuozzo and their
children. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 29 at 7 pm
at Lealman Church of the Nazarene 3589 55th Ave. N St. Petersburg.
Memorial Park Funeral Home 5750 49th St. N St Petersburg, FL 33709
Jenkins, Robert Born Aug.
10, 1916 Died Feb. 73 in Middletown
Johnson,
Muriel E. Mac Nary entered into rest on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at
Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown NY. She was 95 years old.
Muriel was born June 6, 1918 in Newburgh, NY. She was the daughter of
Joseph Irving Sr. and Edna Ronk Johnson. Both parents predeceased
their daughter. Muriel was married to Robert Irving Mac Nary Sr.
Robert predeceased his wife on March 15, 1985. Muriel was a lifelong
area resident, homemaker and a member of Cornwall Baptist Church,
Cornwall NY. Survivors include her three sons: Robert I. Mac Nary Jr.
and his wife, Kathy of Aurora, CO, David R. Mac Nary and his wife,
Carol of New Paltz, Alan R. Mac Nary and his wife, Jenny of
Williamston, SC, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
great-great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.
Muriel was predeceased by a son, John W. Mac Nary and two sisters:
Ruth Henning and Janice Johnson. Visitation for family and friends
will be held Thursday, October 17th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Engel Funeral
Home, Inc., 5319 Rt. 9W, Newburgh, NY. On Friday, October 18th,
friends and family will gather for an 11 a.m. Funeral Service in the
mausoleum chapel, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh NY, with Reverend
Stephen Racite officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, family members would appreciate donations be made
to - Cornwall Baptist Church, 213 Main St., Cornwall NY, 12518.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Robert C. Engel of the Engel
Funeral Home, Inc., Newburgh, NY, 845-562-1144; to send a note of
condolence please visit our web site at 
Laverty,
Robert
Born Sept. 30, 1918 Died Dec. 1980 in Newburgh 
Lennon, Barnett "Barney" of Hoosick Falls, N.Y. died
Monday, March 31, 2003 at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. He was
85. The son of the late Floyd and Grace (Bartell) Lennon, he was
born October 29, 1917 in Newburgh, N.Y. He was the husband of
Beatrice (Warren) Lennon, they were married for 61 years. Barnett
was educated at schools in Newburgh. He worked at the
McBeth/Kollmorgan Company in Newburgh as a machinist until retiring.
Barney was an avid baseball fan, especially the Mets and as a youth
he enjoyed bowling. Survivors other than his wife, Beatrice include
two sons, Larry Lennon and his wife, Debbie, of Hoosick Falls, Bruce
Lennon and his wife, Amelia, of Sebastian, Florida; four
grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. He was pre-deceased by a
brother, William Lennon. Funeral services will be private and at the
convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Memorial
contributions may be made to either the Hoosick Falls Health Center
or the Alzheimer's Foundation through the funeral home. Arrangements
are under the direction of the Mahar Funeral Home, Hoosick Falls. 
Lockwood, Grace Kirby a longtime resident of Newburgh, died
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at the Hudson Valley Nursing Home. She
was 88. The daughter of the late Clifford and Grace Miller
Lockwood, she was born November 26, 1919 in Middlehope. Grace was a
retired secretary for the Chaplain at U.S.M.A., in West Point. She
was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
Ladies Aux of VFW Post 1161, and the National Association of Retired
Employees and Conservative Party Committee Woman for Orange County
and Town of Newburgh. She is survived by a caring and adoring
son, Charles David Kirby and his wife, Janet; two most loving
nieces, Deborah Bogart and Helen Fortner; loving nephews, Phillip
Bogart; William, Clifford, David and Richard Lockwood; three
granddaughter: Sarah, Olga, and Taura Kirby; and many grandnieces,
and grandnephews; dearly loved friends, Marlene Batelic, Cheryle
Bayard, Ruth and Dorothy Dougan, Mary and Robert Field, Laura Jones,
Steve and Karen Spellman and her caring case worker, Rob Cotanche.
She was predeceased by her husband, Melvin Kirby; her parents;
sisters, Pauline Bogart and Frederica Lockwood; her brother,
Clifford Lockwood. There will be no visitation.
Graveside Funeral service will take place Monday, February 4, at 11
a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery, (RTE 9W North), Newburgh, NY. To which
relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, make
donations to the charity of ones choice. Arrangements are by White
and Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rt 32) Newburgh, NY
12550. 
Lucas, Frances Veronica Miller 92, of Loudon, NH died
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Hilton Head Hospital, SC after a short
illness, surrounded by her family. She was born December 16, 1919 in
Newburgh NY, the daughter of Andrew E. Lucas and Veronica (Boris)
Lucas. She had been a resident of Vero Beach since 2001 coming from
Newburgh, NY. She spent the last year with her son in Loudon, NH. A
graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, she worked as a secretary /
bookkeeper for Hilton Gibson and Miller in Newburgh. She was a member
of Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh, NY and St. Helen Catholic Church
in Vero Beach, FL, a member of the Osiris Country Club over 40 years.
Her husband of 71 years, Frederick A. Miller, predeceased her in
January of 2011. She is survived by her sons, Paul Miller of Hilton
Head, SC, and Frederick (Cathy) Miller of Loudon, NH, and her
granddaughter, Carrie Miller of Edgewater NJ, and grandson, Lee Miller
of San Diego CA. A Memorial Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on
Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh, NY, with
internment at Calvary Cemetery following the service. Memorial
contributions may be made to The Smile Train, 41 Madison Ave. 28th
Floor, New York, NY 10010.
Maybury, Georgina Weyant Ahl, 94, of Dunedin,
FL, formerly of New Windsor, NY, passed gently into her eternal life on
September 14, 2013. The daughter of George and Marie Wolf Maybury from
Rahway, NJ, she was predeceased by her husbands: Ellsworth E. Weyant and
Pat Ahl, as well as her son, Robert Weyant and brothers: George and
Frederick Maybury and sister, Therese Antunovlc. A graduate of Newburgh
Free Academy and New Paltz Normal School she was a homemaker and
teacher. After retiring from the Cornwall Central School District, she
made her home in Dunedin, FL and Willsboro, NY. Throughout her long life
Georgina was open to new opportunities while enjoying reading,
traveling, golfing and hosting her many friends and family at her
Adirondack summer home on Lake Champlain. Her family was beloved to her
and she took great pleasure being a part of their lives. She loved
worshipping at the Kirk of Dunedin and was a former member of the
Congregational Church in Newburgh, NY. She is survived by her daughters:
Joyce Weyant (Frank) Pinckney of Hurley, NY and Margaret Weyant
(William) Hauser of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, as well as her "bonus"
daughter, Judy Ahl (Terry) Prindle of Chandler, AZ; grandchildren:
Georgia Weyant Dinio, Kristen Hauser Glass, Michael (Randi) Hauser,
Jennifer Pinckney (Chris) Daviaux and Stephen Pinckney; eight
great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to
thank the Suncoast Hospice teams for their loving care and the staff and
residents at Coral Oaks Assisted Living for their many acts of kindness
over the past several months. A Celebration of Georgina's Life was held
on Saturday, September 21st, at the Kirk of Dunedin, 2686 Bayshore Blvd,
Dunedin, FL 34698 at 11:30 a.m. A Committal Service will be held at
Quigley Bros Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY on
October 1st, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery,
New Windsor, NY. To Mom's friends at the Kirk, Westwind MHP and Coral
Oaks Assisted Living: "We are most grateful to you for making her life
in Florida one that she truly enjoyed for the past 35 years. She
considered this area home and enjoyed the friendships that grew here."
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kirk of Dunedin, 2686
Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin, FL 34698.
Millspaugh, Jeanne Bull a lifelong area resident, passed away
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital. She was 92
years old. Born January 22, 1918 in Newburgh, NY, she was the daughter
of the late Kenneth Millspaugh and Ruth Hasbrouck MacDowell. She married
Richard W. Bull on October 29, 1937 in the First Baptist Church on South
St., Newburgh. According to the Newburgh Free Academy records Jeanne
graduated in 1936. Jeanne was known for her equestrian accomplishments.
In 1946, aboard her beloved Ethel Wynn Glorious, she won the National
Three Gaited Championship at the National Horse Show held at Madison
Square Garden. An avid bowler, Jeanne was inducted in 1991 into the
Newburgh Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame. She was also a member
of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Powelton Club.
Jeanne will be remembered for her generosity and compassion for all
living things. Survivors include her sons, John S. Bull of Wallkill,
Kenneth M. Bull and his wife, Christine of Florida; daughter, Jeanne B.
Brundage and her husband, Ted of Blooming Grove; brothers, Albert
MacDowell and his wife, Doris of Newburgh, Frederick MacDowell and his
wife, Ruth of Edinburg, TX; seven grandchildren: Richard S. W. Bull
(Suzanne), Evelyn Faggio (Ken), Kimberly Consorti (Joseph), Deborah
Barbera (Brian), Tom Brundage, Susan Cooney and Tricia Conrad (Edwin);
11 great-grandchildren: Rick, Ryan and Merissa Bull; Logan Faggio;
Joseph Consorti; Sydney, Paige and Chloe Barbera; Matt and Lauren
Cooney; Christopher Conrad. She was predeceased by her husband of 68
years, Richard in 2005 and her brother, Francis MacDowell in 2009. The
family would like to thank the staff at Montgomery Nursing Home for
their kindness during her stay there. Visitation will be held from 2-6
p.m. on Saturday, February 27, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave.,
Newburgh. A prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Burial will be at
Cedar Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. 
Mingle,
Benjamin
Born Aug. 7, 1919 Died June 15, 1995 in Fla.
Parker,
Marguerite Elizabeth "Peg" Breckenridge age 92, of Montgomery, passed
away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Kaplan Family Hospice
Residence in Newburgh. Marguerite was born October 5, 1917 in Newburgh,
the daughter of Cornelius and Henrietta Doerr Parker. She was
predeceased in 1988 by her loving husband, James Breckenridge. A
lifelong resident of Newburgh and Montgomery, Marguerite graduated from
NFA in 1936 and retired from Newburgh Beacon Bus Company as office
secretary. Marguerite is survived by her daughters, Janice Doogan
(Thomas) of Montgomery and Barbara Hatfield (Robert) of Newburgh. She is
also survived by her six grandchildren: Terry Kaufmann (Bruce), Thomas
Doogan, Shawn Doogan (Maria), Karin Pedi (David), Kristin Hatfield, and
Brian Hatfield; seven great-grandchildren: Matthew and Justin
Greenfield, Kelly and Thomas (TJ) Doogan, Joshua, Ryan and Bree Pedi,
and Brandon Hatfield, as well as her niece, Dale Lomupo and nephew, Paul
Parker. She was predeceased by her brother, Clayton Parker and nephew,
Raymond Parker. Marguerite was a kind and caring person who always put
others before herself. She will be remembered for her charity to others
and will be greatly missed. On Tuesday, December 22, family and friends
will gather at the Overhiser Funeral Home, 78 Union St. in Montgomery.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Resurrection will be
held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 23, at Holy Name of Mary Church, 89
Union St., Montgomery. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery,
Montgomery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Food
Pantry, 2200 State Rt. 208 Montgomery, NY 12549 or Kaplan Family Hospice
Residence, c/o Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Co., Inc., 800 Stony Brook
Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550.
Rainey, Mary of Middletown, N.Y. a lifelong Newburgh resident, died
Monday, October 25, 2004 at Middletown Park Manor. She was 87 years old.
The daughter of the late Robert and Minnie Rainey, Sr., Mary was born on
August 17, 1917 in Newburgh. She was employed as a nurse's aide in the
baby nursery of St. Luke's Hospital for 25 years until her retirement
and was a lifelong member of Meadow Hill Reformed Church, staying active
in church activities until the recent past. She is survived by her
adopted daughter Shirley McGuire; three grandaughters, Karen Fielders,
Sharon Taylor, Donna Nipper; six great grandchildren, all of Knoxville,
TN and her lifelong friend, Betty Beach of Wappingers Falls, NY. Family
and friends may visit on Saturday, October 30, 2004 from 9:30 till 10
a.m. at Meadow Hill Reformed Church, 211 Fletcher Drive, Newburgh, NY,
12550 where services will be held at 10 a.m. with Pastor Tom Hendrick
officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot in Cedar Hill
Cemetery, Newburgh. Arrangements are under the direction of
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. 
Reese, Rosamond DeLong - Born on January 1, 1919 in Whiteplains , New
York, she was the second daughter of Albert and Beatrice Weaver
Reese. She spent her youth at her family home on Ardsley Road in Scarsdale
NY and family homestead on River Road in Balmville NY. After graduating
from NFA in 1936 she studied at Bucknell University receiving a Bachelor
of Arts degree in 1941. With America’s entry into WWII she answered her
country’s call and enlisted in the Nurse Cadet Corp., committing to
serve, pursuant to the enlisting document, “for the duration of the
war”. She received her training at Yale University School of
Nursing earning a Masters Degree in Nursing in 1945. After the war, with
her RN licensed obtained, she worked as a school nurse for the Wallkill
School District. In 1949 she married Robert DeLong (NFA class of 1938) and
within the next 5 years they had 4 children: Barbara, William, Beatrice
and Winston. She devoted her life to her family, friends, church and
community. On January 4, 1969, the Lord suddenly and unexpectedly called
her to her heavenly home. As of September 2011 she is survived by
her children: Barbara Pignataro, William DeLong, Beatrice Dane and Winston
DeLong; grandchildren: Jonathan, Michael, and Steven Pignataro;
Jennifer and Tara DeLong;, and Ryan Dane. Great grandchildren:
Zachary, Nicholas and Nathaniel Pignataro. She is also survived by Robert
DeLong and her sister Margery Reese Shipp (NFA class of 34 ?)
who celebrated her 95th birthday in August 2011.
Revell, Dominick C. a resident of Newburgh N.Y.and retired payroll clerk
with Dupont for 30 years and Stauffer for 12 years, entered into rest on
Monday, February 4, at St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh. He was 85. Son of
the late Anthony J. and Josephine Sinsigalli Revell, he was born July 16,
1916, in Newburgh. Mr. Revell was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart
Church, past president of Holy Name Society, and West Association, past
treasurer of DuPont Federal Credit Union, Orange County Senior Citizens
and Newburgh Club 60, and a member of Orange County Retired Men's Club and
West End Junior Sportman Club. Survivors include his wife, Anna, who he
married April 9, 1931, at home; five daughters, Donna Puglise and her
husband, Joseph, of Virginia, Carol Ruckdeschel and her husband, Robert,
of Newburgh, Norma Leggett and her husband, Richard, of Newburgh, Paula
Tripp and her husband, Bill, of California, Kathy Cosman and her husband,
Larry, of Town of Newburgh; two sisters, Anna Borka of Newburgh and
Josephine Polli of Rochester; 12 grandchildren, Paul and Joseph Puglise,
Diane Wise, Denise Haschert, Rob and Brian Ruckdeschel, Andrea Butwell,
Christopher and Stephen Leggett, Jennifer Tripp, Amanda and Lori Cosman
and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Antoinette
Suraci. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, at 11
a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Calvary
Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AlS
Association, 27001 Agoura Rd., Suite #150, Calabasas Hills, CA. 91301.
Arrangements under the direction of Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home.
Rohan, William Born Oct. 31, 1917 Died Jan.
29, 1989
Ross,
Eldred Lockwood of Walden, a retired science teacher and long time
resident of the area, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at home. He was 93.
The son of the late David James Ross and Susie Mae Lockwood Ross, he was
born October 10, 1918 at home in Newburgh, NY. He married Isabelle Farr
on August 10, 1945. Eldred graduated Newburgh Free Academy in '36 and
Hamilton College in '40 with a BS in Chemistry. He was very supportive
of Hamilton all his life. He received his Master's from Teacher's
College at Columbia University in '44 and took courses during summers at
universities such as Brown & Brigham Young. His first year of
teaching was in Greer School near Millbrook in Dutchess County. He
always had very fond memories of that first year when he taught science,
music, and Latin and coached ice hockey. The next year he was hired at
Walden High School (which became part of Valley Central) and taught
science, primarily Biology and AP Biology, for Valley Central for the
next 40 years serving as chair of the Science Department from 1950 until
retirement. In June 1981 he retired from Valley Central and taught Human
Biology at Orange County Community College for the next 21 years. He was
selected as a Fulbright Exchange Teacher and he and his family spent
1962-63 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England. He sometimes wrote to the
Citizen Herald, predecessor of Wallkill Valley Times, of the travels of
the family while on "the continent." Eldred was a member of First
Presbyterian Church in Montgomery for 57 years, serving as organist for
27 years and as elder and deacon for several terms each. He was active
in the Men's Club and Couples' Club of the church, and worked on the
Oyster Suppers from their inception in 1952 until 2009. He chaired the
Pastor Nominating Committee in 1986-87. He played the organ at numerous
churches as either substitute or interim, and served as lay preacher at
a variety of churches from 1990 to 2007. He also served on the
Presbytery of Hudson River's Committee of Ministry for six years. His
faith and dedication were deep and strong. He was a member of many
organizations and served them in many capacities: Amphion Glee Club,
Yankee Male Chorus, church choirs, Science Teachers' Association of New
York State (STANYS) of which he was named a Fellow in 1983, Walden
Rotary where he served as Youth Exchange Officer, National Science
Teachers' Association and Orange County Enrichment and Steering
Committee to name just a few. In 1981 he was one of three finalists for
outstanding biology teacher in New York State. His commitment to Valley
Central included selling tickets at football and basketball games, and
chaperoning events. He helped with commencement rehearsals from 1976
through 2009, long after his retirement. He was the advisor to Valley
Central's Enrichment Program from its start until several years after
his retirement. He and his wife, Isabelle, loved to travel and organized
several group trips to places in the United States and Europe. Eldred
lived a full life! His life was filled with love, joy, education, and
service to others. He touched the lives of thousands and will be missed
very much. Eldred was predeceased by his wife in 1989. He is survived by
his daughters and their husbands: Cheryl and Frank Shaskan, Heather and
George Benedict, both of Montgomery, Holly and Robert Noble of Tinmouth,
VT; four grandchildren: Andrew Noble and his wife, Brittany, Ross
Benedict, Mark Noble, Laura and her husband, Matthew Siruchek; a
sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions can be sent to First Presbyterian Church, c/o 100
Union Street, Montgomery, NY 12549, or Hospice of Orange & Sullivan
Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. Special thanks to
Joanne, Mary, and Ann for their wonderful and loving caregiving. Friends
may call at Overhiser's Funeral Home, 78 Union Street, Montgomery,
Wednesday, March 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The funeral service will be
held Thursday, March 15, at First Presbyterian Church, corner of Clinton
Street and Wallkill Avenue in Montgomery, at 11 o'clock with the
Reverend Paul Mills officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery.
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Salisbury, Grace L. Eames of New Windsor, a retired teacher for
the Newburgh Enlarged School System, entered into rest, Wednesday, June
3, 2009 at home. She was 90 years old. She was born January 21, 1919 in
Newburgh, NY, the daughter of the late Raymond F. and Edna May Forrester
Salisbury. She was the widow of Douglas Eames. She was a member of
Eastern Star for over 50 years and a member of First Congregational
Church in Newburgh. Survivors include her son, Douglas Eames of Groton,
MA; daughters, Carol E. Reid of Oneida, NY and Lauren G. Kepner of
Humelstown, PA; brother, James Salisbury of Newburgh; and five
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a
brother, Raymond Salisbury. Visitation to which family and friends are
invited will be Sunday, June 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. at White & Venuto
Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rte 32), Newburgh. A Funeral service
will be held Monday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at the funeral Home. Burial will
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Rte 94, New Windsor, NY.
Scheneman,
Robert
Born March 19, 1917 Died Oct. 84 in Boca Raton, FL
Skyer, Maurice Born Oct. 26
1919 Died April 1965
Smith, John Horton passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2011 at
the age of ninety-three. He was born in Norwich, New York in 1917, and
grew up there and in Newburgh, New York. He was educated at the Newburgh
Free Academy and Hamilton College, from which he received a Bachelor of
Science degree in 1940. He worked at the Bausch and Lomb Company in
Rochester, where he met his late wife, Winifred Steinorth Smith, and at
the Consolidated Vacuum Corporation. He was a long-time member of the
Rochester Curling Club, a loyal and supportive alumnus of Hamilton
College, a Mason, and a member of the First Congregational United Church
of Christ, Fairport, New York. He is survived by his son and
daughter-in-law, Jordan and Mary-Alice Smith, and by his three
grandsons, Liam, Nathaniel, and Evan Smith. A Memorial Service will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, at the First Congregational United
Church of Christ, 26 East Church Street, Fairport, New York. Donations
in the memory of John H. Smith may be made to the Heifer Project
(heifer.org). To share a photo or memory of John visit 
Toback, Martin J. D.D.S. 93, devoted and loving husband to Charlotte
(Borgenicht) Toback of Vernon, died Tuesday (January 24, 2012) at home.
Born in New York, NY on November 23, 1918, son of the late Charles and
Ida (Berman) Toback, he had lived in Newburgh, NY before moving to
Vernon in 2004. Dr. Toback received his undergraduate degree from the
University of Ohio Northern and his Dental Degree from the University of
Illinois. He practiced dentistry for more than 50 years in Newburgh and
was passionate about his profession. He was a member of the Temple Beth
Hillel of South Windsor and Temple Beth Jacob in Newburgh, NY and
enjoyed golfing, bluegrass and country music, reading, family and
friends. He and his wife wintered in Boca Raton, FL and enjoyed time
with many dear friends. In addition to his wife of 64 years, Charlotte,
he leaves their children, Marilyn Toback-Reveley and her husband,
William of South Windsor, Sharon Gardiner of Chelsea, MA and Dr. Arnold
Toback and his wife, Dr. Lydia Evans of Chappaqua, NY; six
grandchildren, Dr. Lauren Dudley and her husband, David Dudley, II of
Grantham, NH, Matthew Reveley of Melrose, MA, Raleigh Gardiner of
Chelsea, MA, Ariel Toback of Washington, DC, Isaiah Toback of New York
City, NY and Ezra Toback, a student at Dartmouth College, NH; a great
grandson, Ethan Dudley and many nieces, nephews and caring friends in
New York, Florida and Connecticut. As it became clear that his life was
coming to an end, he received visitors with grace, with gratitude and
with good humor. His generosity and wisdom will live on within the
hearts of his family and all who knew him. The funeral will be held
Thursday at 1 p.m. at Temple Beth Hillel, 40 Baker Lane, South Windsor.
Burial will follow at Beth Hillel Cemetery, South Windsor. His family
will receive friends for services at 5 p.m. at the family's home in
Vernon on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Memorial donations may be made
to a charity of the donor's choice or to Temple Beth Hillel, South
Windsor, CT 06074. Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, South Windsor, has
care of arrangements. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit
us at 
Troy, Edith Bergman was born in 1919 and died on September 6, 2010
in Lake Worth, FL. She was happily married for over 67
years! She was also the first cousin on Andrew Adelman, a 1945
graduate of NFA. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother. In her later years she was a dedicated volunteer
for a variety of charitable causes. Attached is a photograph of
her on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
Vitek, John N Sr. of the Town of Newburgh, N.Y. a retired employee of
IBM, Poughkeepsie, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, in Cornwall Hospital.
He was 82. The son of the late Martin and Mary Krutty Vitek, he was born
Nov. 4, 1918, in New Windsor. Mr. Vitek was a June 1936 graduate of
Newburgh Free Academy. Mr. Vitek was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having
served from 1941 to 1945. He was a member of the Black Rock Fish &
Game Club. Survivors include his wife, Matilda Partington Vitek, at
home; two sons, John Vitek Jr. of the Town of Newburgh and James Vitek
of Davidsonville, Md.; one brother, Steve Vitek of the Town of Newburgh;
one sister, Claudia Torraca of New Windsor; two grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 7, at the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, 318 North
Montgomery St., Newburgh. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 8, in St. Francis Church, Newburgh. Father John Vondras
will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.
Walsh, Donald Born May 20, 1917 Died Nov. 1973
Waters, James
Born June 28, 1916 Died June 1981 in Cornwall
Williams, Innis "Bud" retired President of Pleasant Acres Nursery, New
Windsor, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2001, at Westchester
Medical Center, Valhalla. He was 83. Born on August 4, 1918 in
Plattekill, and longtime resident of New Windsor, Bud was the son of the
late Sadie Morrison Williams and the late Innis Williams. Bud is
survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie Hurd Williams, at home; sister
Mary Kewley of Montpelier, Vt.; daughter Diane Opdyke and her husband
Harold Opdyke of Margate, Fla.; son Bruce I. Williams and his wife
Johanna Williams of New Windsor; three grandchildren, Kimberly Opdyke of
Winter Park, Fla., Brett Opdyke of Margate, Fla., and Kristin Williams
of Middletown, Conn.; longtime friend Frederick Baker of Newburgh;
several sisters and brothers-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. Bud
was a dedicated member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in New Windsor,
and was well known for the time and effort he spent preparing numerous
dinners for the church. In addition, he was a 50-year member of the
Hudson River Lodge 309 F and AM. Many often commented on his being such
a "kind man." Among the things he loved most were his family, the church
and his job. Each year he planted and maintained an abundant vegetable
garden, which was one of his greatest sources of pride and joy. Bud's
friends and family feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to be part
of his life and will miss him greatly. Visitors may call from 4 to 8
p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, at Cracolici's Hudson Valley Funeral
Home, located at 239 Quassaik Ave., New Windsor. A Masonic service will
be held there Wednesday at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 11
a.m. on Thursday, September 6, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, New
Windsor. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of
flowers, his family requests that donations be made in his name to St.
Thomas Episcopal Church, 188 River Road, New Windsor NY 12553, to
benefit the rectory's kitchen improvement project, done in his honor.
Zuchowsky, Anna M. Topping of Newburgh, a retired operator for New York
Telephone for 46 years and a lifetime area resident, entered into rest
Friday, Aug. 4, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was 81. The daughter
of the late Henry and Vilma Krutty Zuchowsky, she was born Jan. 21,
1919, in Newburgh. She was married to the late John W. Topping, who
passed away in 1965. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church; and the
Telephone Pioneers. Survivors include one daughter, Carole Anne Hester
of Burke, Va; one sister, Irene Fries and her husband Lamar of Columbus,
Ohio; one sister-in-law, Margaret; one granddaughter, Meahgen Anne
Hester of Burke, Va; two nieces, Pam Jones and Lisa Fries; and two
nephews, Robert and David Fries. She was predeceased by one brother,
Henry Zuchowsky. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
today, Tuesday, Aug. 8, at DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney
Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 9, at St. Patrick's Church, Newburgh. Burial will be in
Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of
DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, Newburgh.