Bardin, John Patrick of New Windsor, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the New York State Veteran's Home, Montrose, NY. He was 90. Son of the late James J. and Mary Theresa Walsh Bardin, he was born on January 25, 1921 in Newburgh, NY. On August 22, 1942 he married Bette Robinson, who survives at home. John was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy class of 1939 and retired from I.B.M. after 32 years of service. He proudly served in the US Navy during World War II on the CVE-26, USS Sangamon, supporting operations in three theaters. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh, a member of Catholic War Veterans post 386 and awarded the title of Catholic War Veteran Man of the Year in 1995, American Legion Post 152, Moose Lodge, United Commercial Travelers, the Escort Carriers Sailors Airmen's Association, New Windsor Senior Club and Newburgh Club 60. In addition to Bette, his loving wife of 69 years, he is survived by his four daughters, Jonebet Bardin of New Windsor, Kathleen Tucker and her husband, Robert, of Clinton Corners, Bridget Davis of Newburgh, and Mary Conklin and her husband, Stephen, of Middletown; grandchildren, Ian Davis and his fiance, Erin Cordes, of Boston, MA, Michael Davis and his wife, Megan, of Cornwall, Brian Tucker and his fiance, Ann Marie Healey, of Poughkeepsie, Megan Tucker of Poughkeepsie, Christopher Conklin and his wife, Jasmine, of North Carolina, and Matthew Conklin and his partner, Cheryl Rives, of North Carolina; two great-grandchildren, Desmond Conklin and Aidan Davis and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, James Bardin; sisters, Julia Visconte, Christina Groll, Josephine Burke, Dolly Lonsdale, Kitty VanWart, Margaret Evans and Rita Tonioli. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors and staff at the Veteran's Home for their compassionate care and support they provided to John and his family. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, October 10 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11 at Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. Memorial contributions in John's name may be made to either: Sacred Heart Church, 25 S. Robinson Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550 or to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. To send a personal condolence or for directions, please visit BrooksFH.com or call 845-561-8300.

  Bauer, Francis J. of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Newburgh, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Universal Health Care Ctr., Raleigh, NC. He was 86. The son of the late Joseph and Mary Calhoun Bauer, he was born November 21, 1921 in Newburgh, NY. Francis was the husband of the late Ida Kerr Bauer. Mr. Bauer was a retired Fireman for the City of Newburgh. He also served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years and fought at Pearl Harbor. He is survived by his son, Gregg Bauer and his wife, Kim of Raleigh, NC; grandson, Adam Bauer of Raleigh, NC; brother, Bob Bauer and his wife, Beverly of Newburgh, NY; sister, Ruth Bauer of Newburgh, NY; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be this evening from 4-8 p.m. at Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh, NY 12550. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. David Mason will officiate. Mr. Bauer will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery with his wife, Ida Kerr Bauer.   (camera shy)

    Baxter, Harry     Born  Feb. 7,1921 Died  Aug 3, 1993  Ormond Beach,  FL

   Bayne, Charlotte Neuss Biasi, passed away on October 23, 2006 in Laguna Hills, Calif. Charlotte was born on December 21, 1921 in Newburgh, N.Y. and lived all but the last 10 months of her life there. From 1944 to 1956 she was married to Rudolph A. Neuss, a Newburgh businessman, with whom she had three children: Andrea, Rudolph and Carl. In 1961, Charlotte married Joseph Biasi and together they raised their family in Newburgh. They were married for 37 years until Joe's death in 1998. Charlotte's employment career began at Sears Roebuck where she eventually became Credit Manager of the Newburgh store. Her business and clerical skills later qualified her for an administration position with Mid-Hudson Urological Associates, which she held for 13 years. In 1978, Charlotte and Joe teamed up to purchase and operate The New Paltz Liquor Store. They retired in 1984 and became involved in several civic organizations, most prominently the Merchant Marine Veterans Association, where Joe had served as President and Charlotte served as Secretary until 2005. Charlotte is survived by her beloved sister, Jane D. Bayne of Newburgh and her three children: Rudolph R. Neuss of St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, Carl F. Neuss of Laguna Hills, Calif. and Andrea J. Giordano of Southampton, N.Y., and her five grandchildren: Annilee Neuss, Carla, Alex and Rebecca Neuss and Andrew Cerullo. The family will receive relatives and friends at Brooks Funeral Home at 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, on Saturday, October 28 from 10-11:30 a.m., and will honor Charlotte's request for a graveside ceremony to follow at the family plot at Woodlawn Cemetery in New Windsor.

Benedict, Theron M. of Newburgh, a lifetime area resident, entered into rest on Thursday, August 24, 2006 in Wingate of Dutchess, Fishkill, N.Y. He was 85. Son of the late Alonzo and Maybelle Marius Benedict, he was born July 9, 1921 in Leptondale, N.Y. Theron was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Class of '39, and was a foreman for the Town of Newburgh Highway Department. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Downes Benedict, whom he married on May 25, 1947 in St. Patrick's Church, Newburgh; his son, Richard Benedict and his wife, Karen, of Somers, N.Y.; one brother, Cornelius Benedict and his wife, Roxie, of Newburgh; one sister, Virginia Wood of Town of Newburgh; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by two sisters, Marguerite Reade and Blanche Baxter; and five brothers: Alonzo, Arnold, Wilbur, George and Henry Benedict. Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, August 27 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 28 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh, with burial immediately following. (Camera Shy)

    Bidosky, Joseph Sr, lifelong resident of Newburgh, NY, passed away on October 27, 2013 in Georgia. He was born in Newburgh, NY on February 5, 1919. He was married to the late Shirley Tidd Bidosky. He graduated from Newburgh Free Academy. Joe was very active in baseball and fast pitch softball. He is an inductee in Newburgh Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame. He was a veteran of World War II in Europe. Joe is survived by his daughter, Shirley Delmonico and her husband, Peter, and son, Joseph and wife, Eve. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Peter Delmonico, Joseph Bidosky III and Jessica Glass-Hess. Joe had two great-grandchildren: Rocco Castiglione and Sarah Glass-Hess. Arrangements will be made at a later date.

   Borgia, Joseph    Born March 20, 1921   Died  May 12, 1992

Bramley, Horace   (Camera Shy)  Born  Nov. 20, 1921    Died    Sept. 12, 1999

   Brennan, Elizabeth (Bette) Erlenkotter 89, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2011 in Aurora, Colorado. A long time resident of San Rafael, CA, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Colonel Richard Erlenkotter. Bette was born in Middletown, NY to the late Michael and Bridget Brennan. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her three sisters, Mary Brennan, Martha Fogarty and Eleanor Thomas. Bette grew up in Newburgh, NY and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy. She was a 1944 graduate of the Kings County School of Nursing in Brooklyn, NY and became a Registered Nurse. After meeting Richard on a blind date at the United States Military Academy at West Point while he was a Cadet, they married in October 1944, and together set out on their thirty year Army adventure which took them on assignments around the world. The epitome of an Army wife and a loving mother, Bette spent many years single-handedly raising four daughters and orchestrating 18 household moves while her husband served overseas in Japan, Taiwan, Germany, and Vietnam. After settling in San Rafael where she lived for 33 years, Bette worked as a geriatric RN at Greenbrae Convalescent Hospital and was an instructor of nurse's aides for the Marin County Regional Occupation Program and The Rafael. She was a member of the Retired Officers' Wives Club and several bridge groups where she played a winning hand. Bette was an active volunteer, notably in her children's schools, with the Pathfinders at the Marin Art & Garden Center, the Alzheimer's Association and as a greeter at Saint Raphael Church. Bette is survived by her daughters, Jeanne (Ron) Hemler, Barbara Dolan, MAJ (Ret) Sue Anton, and Peggy (Scott Smith) Erlenkotter; seven grandchildren, Carrie, Erin, Brian, Kevin, Michael, Elisabeth and Bridget; and three great-grandchildren, Jack, Andrew and Megan. Bette was buried next to her beloved Richard in the cemetery at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY on May 10th

     Brown, Harold Vernon - Born 12/06/1921  Service # 392243 United States Marine Corps  Entered the Service from: New York, Died: Nov-30, 1942 Buried at: Plot C Row 0 Grave 541 Honolulu Memorial Honolulu, Hawaii
  

    Brundage, William Emery  "Bill"  to those who knew him well, passed away after an extended illness on November 22, 2011. He was 89 years old. Bill was born in Newburgh, New York on September 5, 1922. He grew up in Newburgh and attended Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Upon graduation in 1944 with a BS degree in physics, Bill moved to Oak Ridge, TN and began his 41 year career as a research associate. He was first employed by Tennessee Eastman, working at the Y-12 National Security Complex from 1944 until 1949. He transferred to Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 1949 where he spent the remainder of his working years. At the time of his retirement in 1985, Bill was growing high temperature crystals for research in The Solid State Division. Bill is survived by his wife of 30 years, Carol Long Brundage; his daughter, Sara Marie (Sally) Brundage Schubert and her husband, Roy B. Schubert of Oak Ridge; his sister, Harriet B. Lovitt of Davis, California; his brother-in-law, Jim Long, and his wife, Jane of Columbia, SC; his step children, Jane F. McElhaney and her husband Tom of Charlotte, NC, John Michael (Mike) Fisher and his wife Julie of Tampa, FL; and six step grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, Stanley E. and Sara Emery Brundage; his first wife, Cora Hines Brundage; and his brother-in-law, Charles William Lovitt. In his spare time, Bill enjoyed tinkering in his shop, repairing and restoring antique clocks and guns, and inventing better ways of doing things. Before he could complete many of his projects, he first had to make the appropriate tools. Bill was a member of the American Society of Arms Collectors. He and Carol attended meetings of the society in numerous locations within the United States and once in London. In the 1960s and 70s, Bill traveled extensively. His first wife, Cora, was the owner and operator of Ridge Travel in Oak Ridge, making it possible for him to visit many interesting places including Hong Kong, Spain, Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, and South Africa. Bill enjoyed a variety of activities including golf, skiing, bowling, photography, and sailing. In the 1950s and 60s, he was active in high power rifle shooting at national matches, winning numerous championships. He was president of the Oak Ridge Sportsman Association at the time when the land was purchased from the US Government. For many years, Bill played golf at Oak Ridge Country Club. He was a member of the East Tennessee Senior Golf Association and in 1994, scored a hole-in-one while playing in a tournament at Waynesville Country Club Inn in North Carolina. He and Carol shared the ownership of a series of older sailboats, spending many long hours upgrading and maintaining them. Taking these boats on voyages (even short ones) was always an adventure! They especially enjoyed their time aboard "Bali Ha'i", their 46-foot sailing ketch which was docked on Tampa Bay. The family will greet friends at First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge on Tuesday, November 29, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. The family suggests that donations in Bill's honor be made to charitable organizations. An online guestbook is available atwww.schubertfuneralhome.com

Bucci, Dominick      (Camera Shy)        Born Feb. 15, 1921    Died    May 1982

   Chartoff, Sarah C. Levy, entered into rest Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at the Cornwall Hosp. She was 83. The daughter of the late Henry and Dora Safronoff Chartoff, she was born December 13, 1920 in Newburgh. She was the widow of Bernard C. Levy, who passed away in 1981. She was a member of Temple Beth Jacob in Newburgh. A Family statement read: In an interview with Newburgh historian Kevin Barrett, Sarah said "I don't think of myself as an old woman." Mr. Barrett replied: " You are not, Sarah, you are a living history. Sarah was a philanthropist and humanitarian. She touched so many with her kindness. Survivors include three daughters: Donna A. Dague and her husband Edward, Ann L. Sprague and Wendy L. Rosario and her husband Victor; four grandchildren: Rebecca Dague Edwards, C. Harris Dague, Gabriel Bernard Rosario and Leah Elizabeth Rosario; one great grandson, F. Tucker Edwards. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 26 at 12:00 Noon at Temple Beth Jacob, Gidney Ave., Newburgh. Rabbi Rozenberg will officiate. Burial will follow in Temple Beth Jacob Cemetery, Newburgh. Donations in Sarah's honor may be made to the following at Temple Beth Jacob: Sarah C. Levy's Caring Congregant Fund, Sarah C. Levy's Oneg Fund and the Bernard C. Levy Mitzvah Fund. Arrangements under the care of Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc

   Coalla, Cesar    Born  May 6, 1921    Died   April 27, 1998

   Collins, Virginia Esterbrook a retired secretary for IBEW in Newburgh and lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at St. Luke's-Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was 83. The daughter of the late Howard and Ella Jamison Collins, she was born January 31, 1922 in Newburgh. She was a member of Good Shepard Church, volunteer for Meals on Wheels and avid RV traveler and member of the Coachman Club. She was the widow of Arnold Esterbrook who died January 21, 1993. Survivors include her brother, Howard Collins and wife Ruth of Newburgh; sister Vivian DeGroat and husband Harvey of Newburgh; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. at White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 N. Plank Rd. (Rt 32), Town of Newburgh. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 7 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial contributions to the Church of the Good Shepard, 271 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550.

   Conklin, Carlton    Born  Jan. 27, 1919     Died   June  1968

Corizzo, Angelo   (Camera Shy)  Born Dec. 6, 1921     Died  May 19848484

   Cornish, Henry   Born  May 8, 1922    Died   May 29,1990

   Cote, Robert    Born  June 5, 1922   Died   May 1979

   Coughtry, David    Born Sept. 2, 1919     Died  June 1, 1991  in Virginia

   Courtney, Charlotte Williams age 87, passed away Friday, February 27, 2009 in Austin, TX where she has lived for the last three years. Charlotte was born in Newburgh, NY on May 9, 1921, the daughter of Gregg and Charlotte Courtney. She attended Newburgh Free Academy graduating in 1939 and St. Luke's School of Nursing in NYC, graduating in 1942.Charlotte married Warren Williams of NYC in 1946, had three children and has resided in Texas for the last 40 years. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Warren of Austin, TX; one son, Gregg Williams of New Windsor, NY; two daughters, Susan Williams of Austin, TX and Leslie Freeman of San Jacinto, CA; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Walden, NY at the convenience of the family and interment will be in the Wallkill Valley Cemetery.

    Cunningham,  William J. "Bill" of Oceanport, NJ, formerly of New Windsor, NY, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at home. He was 87. The son of the late John and Alice Marrow Cunningham, he was born February 27, 1921 in Newburgh. He was predeceased by his first wife, Nellie M. Cunningham, who passed away on August 12, 1997. Bill was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Class of '39, and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1941-45. He was a former printer with The Evening News for 38 years. He was a member of St. Anslem Parish where he also sung in the choir, a member of the Catholic War Veterans, VFW in Eatontown, Monmouth Beach Sandpipers, MBBP O.F.C., and Ocean Port Seniors. Dad's last words to his family were "I love you all" ...and we all love you. You will be missed. He is survived by his wife, Lorayne, at home; children: Neal Cunningham and his wife, Celia of Ocala, FL, Peter W. Cunningham and his wife, Marge of Newburgh, and Brett Cunningham and his wife, Gwen of New Windsor; Lorayne's children: Kenneth and Vita King of Oceanport, NJ, Charles and Shelley King of Monmouth Beach, NJ, Dawna and Rick Harless of Canterbury, CT, Karen and Steve Petrillo of Oceanport, NJ, Kathleen and Mike McElroy of Oceanport, NJ, and Kelly and John Abbate of Oceanport, NJ; a brother, Frank Cunningham of FL; grandchildren: Peter Cunningham, Kelley Cunningham, and Kevin Cunningham; as well as 13 step-grandchildren; and great-grandchildren: Jenna Cunningham, John Walsh IV, and Natalie Cunningham. He was predeceased by his brother, Dave Cunningham and his sister, Mary Obermeyer. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, March 28, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave. Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, in St. Mary's Church, Newburgh. Entombment will follow in Cedar Hill Mausoleum, Newburgh. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Anslem Parish in Tinton Falls, NJ on Sunday, March 30, at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions on Bill's behalf may be sent to Visiting Nurse's Assoc. of Central NY or Hospice, 176 Riverside Ave., Red Bank, NJ 07701.

  Curtis, Evelyn B. Ennis  of New Windsor, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at home with her daughter, granddaughter, and longtime caregiver, Barbara Dellafiora by her side. She was 89. Daughter of the late Allen D. and Anna McKinney Curtis, she was born on November 5, 1921, in Newburgh. She was married to Daniel J. Ennis, who died in 1945, leaving her to raise her infant daughter alone. Evelyn was a 1939 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and a retired Budget Officer for the Comptrollers Office at West Point. She was a member of the Business & Professional Women of Newburgh and the New Windsor Senior Citizen's Club. She also enjoyed yoga and exercise classes at the Newburgh Recreation Center. She is survived by her loving daughter, Evelyn Trauner, and son-in-law, Ronald, of San Francisco, CA; granddaughter, Carol Berker, grandson-in-law, Selim, and great-grandson, Henry, of Lexington, MA; brother, Donald J. Curtis, and sister-in-law, Shirley, of Longmont, CO; and nieces and nephews, Nancy and Nathan Greenberg of Londonderry, NH; Linda DeRonde of Longmont, CO; and David Curtis of Higley, AZ. She was a loving great-aunt to her many great-nieces and great-nephews. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh. A graveside service will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 18 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Newburgh. Donations may be made in Evelyn's name to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550

   Daniel, Fred     Born  Mar. 20, 1922    Died  Jan. 17, 2001

DelConte, Jennie M. Ricci   Born  May 2, 1922 in Newburgh, NY. and passed away in October, 2010. Daughter of Louis DelConte and Filomena Giordano DelConte. Jennie married to Alfred J. Ricci. Children: Alisa Williams (husband) James R.; Barbara Youlio; Alfred L. Ricci (wife Christine).  Seven Grandchildren; Ten great-grandchildren. She worked at Harmony Bag Company and The House of Westmore. She loved to knit, crochet, and crafting.  She would crochet small crosses and angels to give to people as gifts and made many scarves and doilies for family and friends.  Loved to travel even though she couldn't drive. Went to NFA and played basketball, and we laughed because she was so short; I guess that nets were lower back then...

Deyo, Amos     (Camera Shy)   Born Jan. 15, 1920    died  Oct. 1981

      DiCesare, Salvatore J. of New Windsor, NY, a retired transportation manager for USMA at West Point, passed away on Thursday, October 4, at NYS Veterans Home Montrose, NY, he was 92. Salvatore is the son of the late Frank and Marianna Liloia DiCesare. Salvatore was born on November 5, 1919 in Newburgh and was a member of New Windsor American Legion, Catholic War Veterans, and Newburgh Softball Hall of Fame. Salvatore was an Army veteran of World War II serving in Europe, receiving a purple heart and medal of honor. He will be remembered most for being an avid Yankee and Jet fan. His passions were bowling, golfing and playing cards with his buddies. But his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Maher DiCesare, at home; his children: Barbara DiCesare Orsino and her husband, Dominick of Newburgh, Frank A, DiCesare and his wife, Margarot Papini of New Windsor, Gina DiCesare Sloat and her husband, Brian of New Windsor. He will be sadly missed by his seven grandchildren: Carlen Macchiarolo, Stephen Orsino, Michael, Christopher, and Jennifer Sloat, Frank and Rachel DiCesare, and great granddaughter, Saige Macchiarolo; his sister, Louise DiCesare Carione, and several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Salvatore's nephew and godson, Richard DiCesare. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 7, 2012 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Hudson Valley Funeral Home, Inc., 239 Quassaick Avenue (Rte 94), New Windsor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 8, in St. Joseph Church, New Windsor. Burial will follow in Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Goshen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 North West 9th Ave., Miami, FL. 33136, or The Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Millbrook Rd., Wilton, NH 03086. Arrangements are under the care of Anthony V. Cracolici of the Hudson Valley Funeral Home, Inc. 845-562-4411.

      Dillon, Edward F. "Bud" Jr. of Syracuse, died Sunday, August 17 at Upstate University Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Newburgh, NY, Bud lived in the Syracuse area since 1975. Bud was a communicant of Holy Cross Church. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a B-24 pilot during WWII Predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth in 1996 and his daughter, Ann in 2006. Bud is survived by his son, Joseph (Marijane) Dillon of Erie, PA; two grandchildren, Paul "PJ" Dillon and Rachel (Patrick) Morey and a brother, Father Richard Dillon of New York City. Calling hours will be Wednesday, August 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burns-Garfield Funeral Home, 3175 East Genesee St, Syracuse. Funeral services will be held on 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Church, 4112 East Genesee St., DeWitt. Burial to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Donations may be made to NKF of Central New York, Inc., 731 James St, Ste 200, Syracuse, NY 13203-2040. To leave a note of condolence to the family please visit www.burnsgarfield.com

   Fitzpatrick, Nicholas   Born July 29, 1920   Died  May 1970

   Flemming, Howard   Born Sept. 26, 1920 Died August 1992

   Forsyth, Dorothy E. Yannone of Newburgh, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the Montgomery Nursing Home. She was 90. Daughter of the late Alexander and Rachel Nelson Forsyth, she was born on June 11, 1921 in Newburgh. She was married to Dominick J. Yannone, who predeceased her in 1964. Dorothy was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and was a data processor for ETC in Newburgh. Dorothy received great enjoyment seeing the U.S. and the world during her many years of traveling with friends and relatives. She was particularly fond of the ocean where she spent much time walking the beaches and visiting quaint villages. She is survived by her loving children, Doreen Kennedy and her husband, Robert of Cameron, MT, Joan Livingston and her husband, Gerald Gillespie of New Windsor, James Yannone and his wife, Nancy of Hawley, PA; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her brothers, Andrew and William Forsyth. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dorothy's memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, New York Chapter, 122 East 42nd Street 18th Floor, New York, NY 10168 orwww.arthritis.org. To send a personal condolence, please visitwww.BrooksFH.com   or call 845-561-8300.

   Fulda, Bertha Looy a life-long resident of the area, entered into rest on Friday, November 10, 2006, at Orange Regional Medical Center-Horton Campus in Middletown. She was 85. The daughter of Alfred and Ethel Mackey Fulda, she was born November 11, 1921 in Newburgh. She was the widow of Emory P. Looy. Survivors include two daughters, Lorraine Nicholas of East Greenbush, N.Y. and Linda Duvoli and her husband, John of Middletown; grandson, Thomas Szack; her beloved companion, William McKinney of Middletown; sister, Ethel Fulda of Princeton, N.J.; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Emory P. Looy. Friends may call the Cornelius, Dodd and Connell Funeral Home, 26 Grove Street, Middletown on Monday, November 13, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held privately.

Glass, Donald   (Camera Shy)   March 15, 1920    Died   June 1977

   Glenn, Gordon   Born  Sept. 1, 1920   Died March 6, 2003 in Pennsylvania

         Greene, Lt. Oscar Roy was killed in Belgium and is buried there, at the Henri Chapelle Cemetery. My Uncle Roy did go to NFA. He was born in Newburgh on May 8th 1920, and graduated from NFA in January of 1939. He attended college at New Paltz, before going into the Army in 1942. He went to officers training school at I think Ft. Hood, and was involved in training West Point cadets in the tank destroyer division before going to Europe. I have attached two pictures of him, the same ones that my brother sent to the Jourdain's in Belgium so they would now who was buried in the grave they visit. My Dad's brother, Dwight John Flemming was wounded in France, and died later from infections to his head wounds stateside. I just learned that when my Mom's brother left Newburgh, to go off to fight WWII, 13 other volunteers left the same day, Feb. 13th 1942, which was Friday the 13th. My uncle, Lt. Oscar Roy Greene was killed in Belgium and is buried there, at the Henri Chapelle Cemetery. http://www.inproudremembrance.com/Henri-Chapelle%20Photos.html I wondered of the 13 who left on the 13th how many returned. My brother mentioned that Sam Aquaro was one that returned home and had faithfully maintained the grass at the War Memorial at the junction of 9W and 94 in New Windsor, until his passing. I have attached a newspaper clipping that my brother found.

Perhaps someone reading this at this website could respond if they know any of the vets listed and any information.

     Grogan, Roy V.R.  Jr. 87, of Goshen, NY, died at home with his family by his side on Friday, December 12, 2008. Roy was born April 23, 1921 in Spencer, NY, the son of the late Roy V.R. Grogan, Sr. and Gladys (Wilson) Grogan. He graduated from NFA in June 1939. He was the husband of Joan Stead Grogan. Roy, a longtime resident of Goshen, retired after 38 years of service in the U.S. Army National Guard with the rank of Command Sergeant Major. He worked in the construction industry and retired as a Project Manager for Merrit Meridian Construction. He is survived by his wife, Joan Grogan at home; former wife, Dorothy Grogan; son, Mike Grogan and his wife, Benva; daughter, Gladys Porter; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 16, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., 82 S. Church St., Goshen, NY, with a Funeral Service Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be Wednesday, December 17, in the Orange County Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Goshen.

   Groves, Kenneth        Born  Dec. 5, 1921    Died   Aug. 19, 2002

   Habernig, Frances "Pat" Chiaramonte, of Newburgh, a lifetime area resident, entered into rest on Saturday, May 6, 2006 in Fishkill Health Facility, Beacon, N.Y. She was 85. Daughter of the late George and Ellen Cassidy Habernig, she was born February 20, 1921 in Newburgh. She was married to the late Salvatore Chiaramonte, who predeceased her in 1979. Pat attended Newburgh Schools and was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy. She was a faithful parishioner and active member of St. Patrick's Church, where she enjoyed assisting with Bingo. She also enjoyed her role as a local polls inspector for the voting process, and was a member of the Catholic Daughters. She is survived by her loving children: James Chiaramonte and his wife, Carole, of Timberlake, N.C., Richard Chiaramonte and his wife, Gretchen, of Bahama, N.C., and Mary B. Gehman and her husband, Douglas, of Lansdale, Pa.; one brother, George Habernig of Kingston; two sisters, Catherine Franchini of New Windsor and Elizabeth Schneegass of Palm Coast, Fla.; four grandchildren: Lisa Tucker of Newburgh, Michael Chiaramonte of Elbridge, N.Y., Richard Chiaramonte Jr. of Newburgh, and Vincent Chiaramonte of Tampa, Fla.; six great-grandchildren: Matthew, Samantha, Amanda, Kayla, Ryan and Kevin; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 at Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10 in St. Patrick's Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.

   Halstead, Harry      Born  Feb. 1, 1921   Died   Sept. 24, 1994

   Hannigan, Francis   Born  Jan. 8, 1922    Died  Dec. 1977

  Harding, Juanita Jane Gralinski of Palmer, MA, died on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at home, with her children and grandchildren by her side. She was born in Gardiner, NY on June 16, 1920 to Fred and Jane (Hedden) Harding. She was married to her sweetheart and best friend, Constantine (Connie) Gralinski, for sixty years. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Connie, (2001); her brothers: Fred, Vernon, Ellwood and Wesley Harding and sister, Muriel Harding and daughters-in-law, Beverly Picard Gralinski and Paula Guerra Gralinski. She is survived by Jayne Heede, Helena Jalbert (Roger), Michael Gralinski, Fred Gralinski (Terri), Scott Gralinski; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Juanita was an active, involved member of her community for many years. She was a congregant of Second Congregational Church. She was a member of the Wing Auxiliary, Amvets Auxiliary, Polish Women's Club and St. Mary's Quilt Group and was an American Red Cross and Hospice Volunteer. It was Juanita's request that services be private. Memorial Gifts may be made to Wing Hospice, ATT: Marie Turner; Wing Memorial Hospital, 40 Wright Street, Palmer, MA 01069 or Palmer Public Library Association Endowment Fund, 1455 North Main Street, Palmer, MA 01069. The family has entrusted New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA with the arrangements. For full details visitwww.nefcc.net  (In Camera Shy)

  Harrison, Nellie M. Cunningham passed away in 1997 from a heart attack. She was married to Bill Cunningham for over 50 years. She had 3 sons Petter + Brett Cunningham of New Windsor + Neal Cunningham of Newburgh. Nellie worked for the Federal Government for over 30 years. She is missed everyday as well as Bill.

Hearns, Helen Bradley of Newburgh, N.Y. a homemaker, entered into rest Saturday, September 8, 2001, at Wingate of Beacon. She was 80. The daughter of the late Thomas and Helen O'Donnell Hearns, she was born August 11, 1921, in Albany. She was the widow of Charles T. Bradley. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Newburgh. Survivors include four daughters, Mary Ellen Libonati and her husband Anthony of Marlboro, Patricia Sorbello and her husband Vincent of New Windsor, Kathleen Walsh and her husband Thomas of the Town of Newburgh, Kimberly Hinkley and her husband Jeffery of Marlboro; one brother, David Hearns of New Windsor; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. She was predeceased by one sister, Mary Hearns; and two brothers, Thomas and Paul Hearns. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, at Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 12, at St. Mary's Church, Newburgh. Fr. William Scafidi will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. Donations may be made to St. Mary's Restoration Fund, South Street, Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements provided by Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc.

   Heil, Charles   Born   Feb. 9, 1921     Died   Dec. 20, 1999   in California

   Heil, Francis      Born    Feb. 9, 1921      Died    Nov. 1979

    Heotzler, Ruth Mary Shields - August 14, 1920 – November 30, 2012 - Ruth Shields of Portland, Oregon passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on November 30, 2012 at the age of 92. She was predeceased by Charles, her beloved husband of 71 years. Ruth was one of five children born of Ethyl and William Heotzler of Wallkill, NY and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in Newburgh, NY. An amazing daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Ruth is survived by two sons: Charles Jr. (and wife Catherine) of Mountlake Terrace, Washington; Richard (and wife Gail) of Endwell, NY; and daughter Linda (and husband Bruce) Mock of Portland, Oregon; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating Ruth's life will be held Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 4:00 PM at: Lynchwood Church of God 3818 SE 174th Ave Portland, Oregon 97236 In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made, in Ruth's honor, to support her grandson's family's move and mission in West Africa through the World Venture organization: By phone: 720-283-2000 ext. 2160 By Web: www.worldventure.com/donate And search for "Shields" By Check: Make checks out to "World Venture" and enter "Shields - 099" in the memo line. Mailing Address: World Venture Attn: Receipting Dept. 1501 W. Mineral Ave Littleton, CO 80120-5612

   Heroy, Edwin           Born  March 21, 1922    Died   Dec. 1978

   Higgins, Francis A. "Luke" of New Windsor, a former electrical engineer for Simmonds Precision Inc. and seven-year resident of the area, entered into rest, Saturday, April 29, 2000, at home. He was 77. The son of the late James R. and Anne Cecile Connelly Higgins, he was born June 16, 1922, in Newburgh. He was the widower of Lillian DePew Higgins, whom he married June 22, 1947, in Newburgh. Mrs. Higgins passed away in 1993. Mr. Higgins was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and earned his BS degree from Clarkson University in Potsdam. He was a member of Catholic War Veterans #386; Widows & Widowers Support Group; Literacy Volunteers of America; WWII Night Fighters Organization; and VFW Post 1161. He received the AP Theater Ribbon with four battle stars; the WWII Victory Ribbon; American Theater Ribbon; and two Overseas Service Bars. Survivors include two sons, Kevin Higgins and his wife, Laurie of Ravensdale, Wash. and Tim Higgins and his wife, Nancy Collins of Rensselaer; one daughter, Maureen Dunn and her husband, David of Matawan, N.J.; three grandchildren, Michael Higgins of Rensselaer and Kaitlin and Meaghan Dunn of Matawan, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Monday, May 1, at DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, in St. Joseph's Church, New Windsor. Burial, with military honors, will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, Senior Lunch Group, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550. Arrangements under the direction of DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, Newburgh.

   Hills, Dorothy M. Pinder 87, of Cornwall, died in Phoenix, AZ on January 28, 2009. The daughter of Thomas Hills & Mary Bennet Hills, she was born March 16, 1921 in Newburgh, NY. She retired from Sears in Newburgh & Wappingers in the Management Office in 1984. She married the late William L. Pinder who passed away on February 5, 2004. Survivors include her sons: William T. Pinder & wife, Linda of Goodyear, AZ & Cornwall, Robert J. Pinder & wife, Karen of Cornwall-on-Hudson, and Thomas G. Pinder of Pine Bush; sister, Elizabeth Barry of Newburgh; five grandchildren: Sheri Gilbreth, Suzanne Vallillo, Michele Sprueill, Jackie Pinder & Seth Pinder and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 9, at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Cornwall. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements under the direction of Kevin Quigley of Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, Inc. (Dorothy graduated NFA June 1939-Confirmed)

   Hodgson, Richard of the town of Newburgh, the founder of Hodgson Farms, died Monday, April 9, 2001, at home, after a long illness. He was 79. The son of the late Earl and Alice Meitzner Hodgson, he was born June 2, 1921, in Bothell, Wash. Mr. Hodgson graduated from NFA in 1939 and was a Navy Veteran, having served during WWII in the South Pacific Aboard the Ticonderoga. After completion of his war service, Mr. Hodgson returned to the town of Newburgh and founded Hodgson Farms as a poultry farm then in 1983 added greenhouses. He was past president of the town of Newburgh Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Frances Jablonski Hodgson at home; one son, Richard Hodgson and his wife, Melissa of Walden; two daughters, Susan Osward and her husband, Richard of Latham and Judith Gonzalez and her husband, Roy of Newburgh; one sister, Helen Reid of Lincoln City, Ore.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was predeceased by one grandson, Mark Krol. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 11, at White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd., Newburgh. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 12, in St. Mary's Church, 180 South Street, Newburgh. Father William Scafidi will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to St. Mary's Church Restoration Fund, 180 South Street, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550 or Hospice of Orange and Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550.

   Hoffman, David    Born  August  20, 1925    Died March 1986

  Hoffman, Dorothy Einhorn of the Town of Newburgh entered into rest on October 1, 2013. She was 91. She was the beloved daughter of the late William and Fannie Hoffman on September 29, 1922 in Newburgh, NY. She was a member of Congregation Agudas Israel. She was the wife of the late Sidney Einhorn. Survivors include one son, Rick Einhorn and his wife, Barbara; two grandsons: Eric Einhorn and his wife, Mary Beth, Marc Einhorn; one great-granddaughter, Reese Sydney Einhorn. A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, October 6th at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Agudas Israel Cemetery. Burial will be in Congregation Agudas Israel Cemetery, Erie Ave., New Windsor, NY. Arrangements are under the care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc., 845-562-0068.

  Hogan, Kathryn McLean Kuhn, 85, of Highland Avenue, Wallingford, died, Thursday, April 12, 2007, at the Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold D. Kuhn. She was born in Newburgh, NY, July 16, 1921, a daughter of the late Robert A. Hogan Sr. and Jennie Kerr Hogan. She is survived by her three daughters, Judy A. Kuhn of Wallingford, Donna M. Wood and her husband Roddy G. of Brooklyn, CT, Kathy A. Kuhn and her husband David S. Sanderson of Wallingford; her son, Robert W. Kuhn and his wife Sandra of Meriden; her daughter-in-law, Marybeth D. Kuhn of North Haven; nine grandchildren, Traci Jankowski, William Kuhn, Katie Kuhn, Lindsey Kuhn, Matthew Wood, John Wood, Christopher Wood, Rebecca Sanderson and Jacob Sanderson; four great grandchildren, Eric Jankowski, Marissa Jankowski, Aiden Kuhn and Olivia Wood; two sisters, Mary Donohue and her husband Peter of Newburgh, NY, and Edythe (Mrs. Milton) Gray of Newburgh; two sisters-in-law, Elma (Mrs. George) Bates of Wallingford, and Irene (Mrs. Joseph) Marnalse; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Brian R. Kuhn; her grandson, Robert W. Kuhn Jr.; a sister, Barbara J. Colette; and a brother, Robert A. Hogan Jr. and his wife Rose. Her family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Ramage 6, Sturgess Rehabilitation, Acute Care Unit, and the Physical Therapy Unit of Masonic Healthcare Center. Her family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. in The Yalesville Funeral Home, 386 Main Street, in the Yalesville Section of Wallingford. A Funeral Service will be held in The Yalesville Funeral Home on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in In Memoriam Cemetery in Wallingford. Gifts in her memory may be sent to the charity of one's choice.

   Horn, John      Born  Nov. 22, 1923       Died   Jan. 5, 1997

   Joe, William      Born    August 18, 1920    Died   Feb. 12, 2007

Johansson, Harold     (Camera Shy)    Born  feb. 13, 1922   Died March 30, 1993  in Mass.

  Kelley, Catherine Elizabeth MacGregor passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2014. A long-time resident of Kingston, she was born on June 26, 1922, in Manhattan. She was preceded in death by her beloved Mother Catherine Cahill MacGregor and Father, Aloysius Kelley. Catherine is survived by her best friend, companion, and faithful husband, Donal I. MacGregor, Sr. to whom she was married for 67 years. She is also survived by her sons, Brian of Rhinebeck N.Y., and Donal, Jr. of Frisco, Texas. A 1939 graduate of Newburgh High School, she served her country during World War II as a civilian employee on Iona Island. She continued her career as an Executive Secretary working for various companies throughout Westchester County, retiring after a long career from General Foods in White Plains, N.Y. Entrusted to the care of Luke Keyser of A. Carr & Son Funeral Home, 65 Lucas Ave., Kingston, N.Y. Services will be private at Kenisco Cemetery in Valhalla, N.Y. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to, Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, Memorial Gift Program, 400 Aaron Court, Kingston, N.Y., 12401. Light a candle in memory of Catherine atwww.KeyserCarr.com

   Kernahan, Marion Clark 86, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Marion was born December 19, 1921 in Newburgh, NY. She had been an active member of the Republican Town Committee and had served as a Selectman in Milford, CT. She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Linda Zerillo of Brandon, FL; grandsons: Jason Zerillo of Holiday, FL, Adam Zerillo of Tampa, FL and Richard John Clark of Charlotte, NC; granddaughters: Nancy Williams of Jacksonville, NC, Lynnette York of Concord, NC and Judith Wegner of Huntersville, NC; eight great-grandchildren, and extended loving family members: Victoria Dawn Hilson of Tampa, FL, Donna Rae McAteer of Wallingford, CT and Roseanne Pisa of Holiday, FL. Marion was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Richard "Dick" Clark and beloved son, Richard Jerry Clark. At this time, no services are planned. To express condolences to the family, please visit www.ltaylorfuneral.com and sign our guest book. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services, 1515 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, 941 833 0600.

Kewley, Norman     (Camera Shy)   Born Sept. 16, 1920    Died  Nov. 23, 1995  in Vermont

   Kieva, Joseph "George"  the former owner of Kieva's Cooperage in Newburgh, who resided in Pompano Beach, Fla. and was formerly of Newburgh, N.Y., entered into rest January 1, 2005, at home. He was 83. He was born to the late Isadore and Clara Segal Kieva on August 27, 1921 in Newburgh, N.Y. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Skornik Kieva, at home; one son, Steven Kieva and his wife, Eileen, of Newburgh; two daughters: Sharon DiMattdo and her husband, Thomas, of Fairport, N.Y. and Esther Ross and her husband, Joel, of Southfield, Mich.; former daughter-in-law, Ellen Kieva of Rock Tavern; and 8 grandchildren. The funeral services with burial to follow will be 11:00 AM, Monday January 3, 2005 at Workmans Circle Cemetery, New Windsor, N.Y. Arrangements under the care of Christian Garrison of Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., Newburgh, N.Y.

Kissam, Benjamin     (Camera Shy)  Born Dec. 19, 1922   Died  July 26, 1992

Knight, Regina Bianco died Jan 18th 2009 at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh, NY. She is survived by Christine Bianco - Young (NFA,) John Bianco (NFA 80,) and Gaetana Bianco (NFA 68.) She was predeceased by her son Nicholas Bianco (class of 1970.)

Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52   Regina Knight Bianco of Newburgh, NY, entered into rest on Friday, January 16, 2009 at Kaplan Family Hospice Center. She was 87.  The daughter of the late George and Helen Powers Knight, she was born May 12, 1921 in Newburgh, NY. She was wife of the late Nicholas Bianco.  Survivors include one son, John Bianco and his companion, Vince McKenna of California; two daughters, Gaetana Bianco of Newburgh and Christine Young and her husband, Stanley, Jr. of Newburgh; one sister, Jane Knight of Newburgh; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Nichols Jr.; a grandson, Stanley Young, III; one brother, Joseph Knight; two sisters, Margaret Janke and Elizabeth Bogardus.  Calling hours will be 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday, January 19, at Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh, NY.  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, at St. Francis Church. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, New Windsor, NY, with Father John Vondras officiating.  Donations may be made to to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., Kaplan Family Center, 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550.

Koning, Mary Pulos   (Camera shy)  a retired pediatric nurse at St. Luke's Hospital, and a lifelong resident of Hasbrouck St., Newburgh, entered into rest Tuesday, April 9, 2002, in St. Luke's Hospital. She was 81. The daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie McCartney Koning, she was born July 18, 1920, in Newburgh. She was a graduate of St. Luke's School of Nursing. Survivors include one son, James A. Pulos and his wife, Sandra, of Saratoga Springs; two sisters-in-law, Lily McCartney of Wilmington, Del. and Helen Koning of Newburgh, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five brothers, Robert, William and Daniel McCartney, William Hennessey and Francis Koning, and one sister-in-law, Marguerite Pulos. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 12, at the St. Francis Church, Benkard Avenue, Newburgh, with Fr. John Vondras officiating. Burial will be held Friday, April 12, in the St. Francis Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc., Newburgh.

    Kucyk, Anna Sophoclides, of Newburgh, entered into rest Tuesday, September 25, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 91. The daughter of the late Alex and Anna Romanczuk Kucyk, Anna was born February 28, 1922 in Newburgh. She was raised on Edward Street during the Great Depression, by two loving, hard-working Ukrainian immigrants Alex and Anna. First in her family to graduate from high school, which inspired her youngest sibling, Peter, to achieve the goal of being a Naval Academy graduate. She was married shortly after graduating from Newburgh Free Academy to a Greek-Cypriot, the love of her life Patrocolos "Pat" Sophoclides. Anna and Pat had a loving, strong marriage. Throughout their life together they ran several restaurants, two of them in Newburgh, first was Pat's on lower Broadway and culminating in a restaurant they opened in the 1980's with their youngest daughter, Alexis, and her husband, George. The restaurant, named for the two family patriarchs, "Pat and George's" was a family affair for many years, and a fixture in the Upper Broadway neighborhood for all its patrons. She enjoyed traveling and got her first taste of the lifelong love of it during a journey to Cyprus by ship in 1948, stopping through the ports of England, France, Italy and Egypt. Quite the experience for a young mother of two young children. She loved the theater, museums and all New York City had to offer. She was an avid reader of non-fiction particularly regarding information about health and wellness. She would clip out helpful articles and pass them on to friends and family so they might consider adding healthy foods and vitamins to their diets in lieu of turning to medication as the only source of wellness. Passionate about her St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and the community. She volunteered often to help with church functions and was the treasurer for the Ladies Society of the church for many years. She had a special love for her country as military bride of a WWII veteran and was involved with the Ladies Aux. of the American Legion Post 1420. Very practical and methodical throughout her life with ability to always find the right solution. Known for her hospitality, thoughtfulness and kindness among her family and friends. Nothing was more important to Anna than her family, she was so proud and supportive of all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anytime the family got together, Anna could be seen grinning ear-to-ear, soaking in all of the love in the room. She was in return loved devotedly. Survivors include her daughters; Alexis Koudounas and husband George of the Town of Newburgh, Diana McDougall and husband Bill of Southington, Ct., a son, Chris Sophoclides and wife Paula of Canandaigua, NY, grandchildren; Patrice Bulter and her husband Timothy, Arianna Koudounas, Kristin Moroney and husband Brian, William McDougall IV and his wife Carrie Ann, Matthew and Amy Sophoclides, great-grandchildren; Kyla Moroney and John Patrick Moroney , Caleigh, William and Jack McDougall, and her "Adopted" daughter, Ellie Mitchell of LaGrangeville, as well as cherished nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Anna was predeceased by her beloved husband, Patroclos Sophoclides, brothers; Nicholas and Peter Kucyk, and a sister, Helen Arbeit. Visitation for family and friends will take place, Sunday, September 29, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m. at White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rte. 32), Newburgh. Funeral service will take place 10 a.m., Monday, September 30th at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 19 Fullerton, Ave., Newburgh. Burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in New Windsor. If desired please make memorial contributions in Anna's memory to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

Levy, Bernard     (Camera Shy)   Born  Sept. 23, 1921   Died  Feb. 14, 1994

   Lewis, William     Born June 8, 1920     Died  October 1966

Liberator, Victor      (Camera Shy)  Born Jan.16, 1916    Died  February 1984

   Linton, David      Born  Nov. 9, 1920      Died   Feb. 8, 1997

   Lisi, Nicholas A. of Woodland Park, Colo. for the past 18 years, and former lifetime resident of Maybrook, passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007 at Penn Rose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was 86.  Son of the late Paul and Maria (Chianti) Lisi, he was born Sept. 25, 1920 in Newburgh. He married Rose Crello April 28, 1946 in Maybrook. He was a World War II veteran who served as Staff Sergeant with the First Cavalry Division. He was a former Quarter Master of the V.F.W. Post #2064 in Maybrook, and was given honorary lifetime membership.  Nicholas was also a past Trustee and Mayor of Maybrook. He worked as a Parts Manager for E. Carl Price Co. in Newburgh for many years. He retired from the New York State Department of Transportation.  He is predeceased by his parents and brother, Joseph Lisi of Newburgh.  Survivors include his wife, Rose, at home; daughter, Rosemary Warren of Goshen; son, Nicholas and wife, Kathleen of Florissant, Colo.; sister, Anne Revell of Newburgh; brother, John Lisi of New Windsor; five grandchildren: Thomas and wife, Laura, Tania, Hillary, William and Adam; six great-grandchildren: Kyle, Kayla, Karlee, Kaitlyn, Taylor and Nicholas; and several nieces and nephews.  A Memorial Service was held Feb. 17, 2007 in Woodland Park, Colo. There will also be a Memorial Service held locally by his family at a later date.

   Luby, Paul     Born  Oct. 20, 1920     Died   April 1968

     MacDonald, Francis J. "Frank" of Newburgh, a printer for 42 years for The Evening News in Newburgh and a lifetime area resident, entered into rest on Friday, November 23, 2001 in Newburgh. He was 80. Son of the late Joseph and Bridget Rice MacDonald, he was born May 1, 1921 in Newburgh. Mr. MacDonald was a graduate of St. Mary's Grammar School and Newburgh Free Academy. He was a member of the Town of Newburgh American Legion, Osiris Country Club, Elks Club, Rangers Club, and a former member of Knights of Columbus. Serving with the 15th Air Corps in the 1035 Bombardier Division, he earned the EAME Service Medal and the Air Medal. In early 1944, he and his squadron received orders to go overseas. Although he and his group endured life threatening conditions, he once said he believed they were saving the world for humanity. When the tour of duty was complete, he returned home to Newburgh, the area he lived his entire life. From this experience, Frank gained a great appreciation of life. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Marie O'Donnell MacDonald, whom he married on July 26, 1947 i St. Mary's Church, Newburgh; a son, Randy MacDonald and his wife, Kathy of Greenwich, CT.; a daughter, Gail MacDonald of Cincinnati, OH; a granddaughter, Megan MacDonald of Greenwich, CT.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive their friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 25 in DiDonato Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2001 in St. Mary's Church, Newburgh. Entombment will be in Cedar Hill Mausoleum, Newburgh. In lieu of flowers memorial donation, to St. Marys Rest Rung, 180 South St. Newburgh

          MacDowell, Fred   Born in Poughkeepsie NY to Frederick MacDowell & Clara Whitlow MacDowell on  Feb. 27, 1922  & Died March 1969 .. Fred was a Master Sgt. He served in the military from 8/5/1940 to 12/8/1945 and again from 11/13/1950 to 11/12/1951  Fred owned his own service station and died in St Cloud FL At the time he was survived by wife, Betty MacDowell, St Cloud FL; sons, Warren J, US Navy & Roy MacDowell, St Cloud FL; daughter Faye MacDowell, St Cloud FL; mother Clara MacDowell, Newburgh NY .......  (Camera Shy)   Family  -  Spouse:    Elizabeth E MacDowell (1922 - 2008)  &  Children:  Roy Wayne MacDowell (1957 - 1993)

    Manglass, Lena A. Farina of Newburgh, a former clerical worker for Newburgh Public Schools and lifelong resident of the area, entered into rest, Thursday, April 6, 2000, at home. She was 78. The daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa Comita Manglass, she was born July 18, 1921, in Newburgh. She was married to the late Nicholas James Farina Sr., who passed away in 1972. They were married Nov. 11, 1945, in Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Lena graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1939. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and AARP. Survivors include four sons, Dennis Farina and his wife, Barbara of Marlboro, Nicholas Farina of Nanuet, Vincent Farina and his wife, Pamela of Cornwall and Steven Farina and his wife, Linda of Stone Ridge; three brothers, James Manglass of New Windsor, Ralph Manglass of Cold Spring and Joseph Manglass of New Windsor; one sister, Betty Torraca of Newburgh; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Sunday, April 9, at DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 10, in Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions on Lena's behalf may be sent to Hospice of Orange County, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550. Arrangements are under the direction of DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, Newburgh.

    Mansfield, David    Born  August 16, 1922   Died   May 18, 1988

     Marsh, Doris M. Lake widow of the late Clinton E. Lake, Lexington Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013, two days before reaching her 92nd birthday. Born in Newburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Bertha Coy Marsh. Survivors include one son, Dr. Tim Lake (Miyuki); two daughters, Judge Megan Lake Thornton, and Eileen Lake Potter (Jim), all of Lexington; five grandchildren, Ben and Clay Thornton, Brittany Wehrman (Bryan), Morgan Potter (Richard Wilson, fianc ) and Sheehan Lake; two great- grandchildren, Ella Marie and Harper Hillenmeyer Wehrman. She was preceded in death by four siblings and her son-in-law, Bill Bullard. Doris is also survived by a special nephew Ralph Giddens (Sarann); special family members, Shannon Penegor (Scott) and Kellie Hays (Kenny) and her beloved dog, Hooper. A very special thanks for the compassionate staff at Sayre Christian Village Reflections Unit and to her special friends, Donna McIntyre, Rose Styles, Lorene Hutson, Beverly Stinnett and Greg McWhorter. Funeral services will be officiated by Fr. Norman Fischer, Friday, August 16, 2013, at 12 noon in the chapel of Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Harrodsburg Road with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8pm Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, 101 Sanders Brown Bldg, Lexington, 40535, or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, Kentucky 40504.

   Masterjohn, Audrey Clark of Marlboro, a homemaker and lifetime resident of the area, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, in St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie. She was 78. The daughter of the late Thomas and Elsie Leng Masterjohn, she was born Aug. 15, 1922, in Newburgh. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Women's Flower Committee and a deacon of the First Presbyterian Church of Marlborough. Survivors include her husband, Nathaniel Clark of Marlboro; one son, Noel Clark and his wife, Brenda of Marlboro; one sister, Dell Masterjohn of Stony Point; one grandson, Scott Clark of Rutland, Vt.; and two nieces, Betty Reese of New Paltz and Jean Connerman of North Carolina. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, at the DiDonato Funeral Home, 1290 Route 9W, Marlboro. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the funeral home. Burial will take place Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh.

     Mazzarelli, Michael  of Newburgh, died peacefully at Elant, Meadow Hill surrounded by the love of his family on November 22, 2013. The family is grateful for the compassion and care shown to him by the staff at Elant. He was predeceased by his parents, Salvatore and Mary (Cimorelli) Mazzarelli, and his brothers, Victor, Samuel and Frank. Mike leaves behind many wonderful memories to be cherished by his loving, devoted wife of 67 years, Wini, whom he married on July 28, 1946 in Cornwall Presbyterian Church. He is also survived by his daughters, Linda Walker and Shirley (James) Abrams, both of Brockport, NY; grandchildren: Laura (Vincent) Acciaio, Carla (Michael) Heise, Jamie (Jason) Abrams Pletcher, Brain (Brittany) Abrams, Michael (Lacy) Walker, Lisa Walker and Jeffrey Walker; great-grandchildren: Michael, Mallory, Vincent, Avery, Morgan, Gavin, Michael, Lily and Grace; brothers-in-law: Eric (Jean) Smith, Lawrence (Faye) Smith; sister-in-law, Ida May Mazzarelli; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was born in Newburgh and graduated from NFA in 1939. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and proudly served his country during World War II as a Sergeant earning several medals including the Purple Heart in the Battle of the Bulge. Along with his brother he owned and operated F&M Trim & Body Shop and the Newburgh Country Club. Mike was a member of the Elks Club #247 for 62 years, and the American Legion for 58 years, a lifetime member. He enjoyed the fellowship of the Powelton Duffers, his dinner group, both of which he was the last surviving Charter Member. As a former owner and breeder of thoroughbred horses, he still enjoyed the "ponies". Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 24th at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Funeral Service and Military Honors will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Entombment will be private in Cedar Hill Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Michael may be made to Grace United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 468 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550; or Meals on Wheels, PO Box 2615, Newburgh, NY 12550. To send a personal condolence or further information, please visit www.Brooksfh.com or call 845-561-8300.

  McGrath, Catherine Wagar, formally of Wethersfield, died on January 5, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her son and daughter. She was married to Virgil Wagar for 62 years who preceded her in death. She was born in Newburgh, New York to Mary and Patrick McGrath on November 27, 1921 and graduated from the Benedictine Hospital School of Nursing in Kingston, New York as a registered nurse. She was the nursing supervisor at Wethersfield Manor, which then became Mediplex of Wethersfield. During this time she was also the nursing director of Little Leprechauns Early Care and Education Center in North Haven where she oversaw the care of hundreds of typical children and children with special needs for more than 20 years as well. Her retirement from the Manor afforded she and Virgil the opportunity to travel extensively and enjoy numerous cruises. They enjoyed a surprise trip to Ireland, where she maintained dual citizenship to see her ancestral homeland. She particularly enjoyed sharing with her eldest daughter and her first two grandchildren the stories of her father's native homeland. She shared an oral history of her life with her other two granddaughters and enjoyed reliving her experiences with them. She leaves her eldest daughter, Patricia E. Dotson of North Haven with whom she made her home, her son, Brian V. Wagar (Katherine) of Windsor, her youngest daughter, Catherine A. Lowe who also lived with her and her son-in-law, Everett Dotson. She also leaves her five grandchildren, Janis Dotson of Orange, Eric Dotson (Deanna) of Milford, Sarah Simeone (Christopher) of Windsor Locks, Amy Noel (Scott) of Danbury and Patrick Lowe. She leaves 5 great grand children and three nieces. She also leaves several special people in her life, Cindy, Patti, Paul, and her favorite furry friend, Peppy. The family would like to thank Patrick Gagnon, APRN for his caring and concern, Dr. Santo Buccheri for his superb insight and expertise and his many years of caring and attention to our family, he is truly without equal and to Dr. John Rogers for helping to make her last days comfortable. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 24th, 2015 at 12:00 noon at St. Joseph's RC Church in the Poquonock section of Windsor, Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Should people desire, memorial donations may be made in Catherine's name to the Center for Domestic Violence, a program of BHCare 435 East Main St., Ansonia, CT.

     Miller, Jean Fogarty Shrader of Newburgh, died Thursday, September 21, 2006 at her home after a long illness and complications of a massive stroke. Born in Newburgh, N.Y. on April 16, 1921, she was the daughter of the late  Michael and Marion Miller Fogarty. Jean was predeceased by her daughter,  Linda M. Shrader of New York City, N.Y.; her husband, William N. Shrader,  and her sister, Margaret (Peg) Hanretta. Jean attended Quassaick School and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy. She was employed by B. Altman and Company in New York City, N.Y., and for many years at Cornell Jewelers in Newburgh, N.Y. Jean was a member of the Newburgh Junior League, Newburgh Garden Club, and served on the Board of Newburgh Day Nursery. She is survived by several cousins. Friends are invited to gather for a time of remembrance on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Union Church, Corner of Balmville Rd. and Beech St., Newburgh, N.Y. A Memorial Service will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dave Mason officiating. Burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial donations to the Newburgh Day Nursery, 21 West St., Newburgh, NY 12550, or to a charity of one's choice.

Moore, Andrew  (Camera Shy)    Born  May 22, 1921   Died  Feb. 26, 1999

    Moore, John C.  Sr.  (Camera shy) of Norwich, NY, formerly of Newburgh, NY, passed away on October, 18, 2008 in New York State Veterans Home in Oxford, NY. He was born June 1920 in Newburgh, the son of John and Helen Madden Moore. He worked at the power plant in Roston as a lab technician for Central Hudson. He also worked prior to that in the water department at Stewart Air Force Base. He served his country with pride while in duty during World War II in the Pacific aboard the PT boats, which he always loved to speak about. He is survived by his son, John Moore of Middletown and his loving sister, Janet Caswell of Cornwall. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and also grandchildren and great-grandchildren. John was predeceased by a son Andy and a sister Helen MeKeel of Newburgh.

Moores, Leslie    (Camera Shy)    Born  Dec. 21. 1921     Died   March 1985

Morris, Isabelle Patterson passed away Thursday, January 14. 2010. A long term care resident of The Pavilion JMC in Jupiter, FL, she was formerly of Newburgh, NY and Lexington, MA. Born on January 17, 1922, she was the only child of Charles and Isabelle Morris. Isabelle graduated from the Newburgh Free Academy in 1939 and earned a bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's College in Emmitsburg, MD in 1943. A devoted elementary school educator, she taught in the parochial school system for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Isabelle Morris, and husband, Charles Patterson (1999). She is survived by her son, James Patterson; daughters: Maryellen Patterson, Teresa Secrest, Carole Patterson; and grandchildren: Brigid Dwyer, Meredith Dwyer, Andrew Klauk and Jack Patterson. With special gratitude to the staff of The Pavilion and Hospice of P.B. County, a memorial reception will be held for family, friends, staff and residents at The Pavilion from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, February 4. The family requests that any memorial contributions be sent to The Pavilion JMC, 1230 So. Old Dixie Hwy, Jupiter, FL 33458. Arrangements by Aycock Funeral Home, 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458; 561-746-5124..

   Morse, Warren    &  Born  Jan. 17, 1921    Died  Feb. 1987   in Conn.

   Moses, Lawrence S. of Newburgh, a retired salesman in retail management for Newburgh and Poughkeepsie, and lifelong resident of the area, entered into rest, Friday, March 23, 2001, in Cornwall Hospital. He was 79. The son of the late Samuel Moses and Rose Goodman, he was born June 4, 1921, in Newburgh. Mr. Moses graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1939. His military career includes Airplane and Engine School, Gulfport, Miss.; Factory Aircraft School, North American Aviation, Inglewood, Calif.; Aerial Gunnery School, Tyndall Field, Panama City, Fla.; Flight Engineer/Top Turret Gunner, B-17G Aircraft, Station 142, Deopham Green, England; 452nd Bomb Group (H), 3rd Air Division, 45th Combat Wing. Shot down on a mission to Brunswick, Germany on Feb. 10, 1944. POW camps: Stalag Luft 6 and Stalag Luft 4. Participated in forced march (Black March) from Stalag Luft 4 until liberation April 26, 1945, (86 day march). Achieved the rank of technical sergeant. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. The most prestigious memberships include: past Master, Kerem Masonic Lodge; past Secretary, Kerem Masonic Lodge (5 years); past District Deputy, Tall Cedars (Masonic Group) (5 years); life member American Ex-Prisoners of War, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. Quartermaster VFW Post No. 973 (11 years). Member American Legion, 452nd Bomb Group Association, 8th Air Force Historical Society and Stalag Luft 4 Association. Military Order of the Purple Heart. Current and past offices include: National Commander, American Ex-Prisoners of War; Chairman, Awards Committee, Chairman, Suggestions Committee; Chairman, Constitution and By-laws Committee; Chairman, Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Moses was elected National Commander of the American Ex-Prisoners of War on September 23, 1995, at the 48th National Convention, Des Moines, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Selma Moses at home; one daughter, Linda Frustaci of Newburgh; and two granddaughters, Gina Wood of Connecticut, and Angela Rossomando of Wappingersfalls. He was predeceased by one daughter, Judith Sharon Grossman. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 26, in Temple Beth Jacob, 344 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh. Burial with full military honors will be in Goshen VA Cemetery, Goshen.

Naclerio, John J.  (Camera Shy) of New Windsor, entered into rest on Monday, February 21, 2005 at Arden Hill Hospital. He was 83. Son of the late Vincent and Louise Guadagno Naclerio, he was born June 24, 1921 in Newburgh. Our Dad was a devoted husband and father and we know he is now with his beloved Stephanie. John proudly served his country in the United States Army. In 1939 he joined the National Guard Headquarters Battery 156th and served in WWII, Europe Theaters, 44th Div and received the bronze star for bravery and was also awarded the American Defense Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He rejoined the National Guard after the war and obtained the rank of Captain. Mr. Naclerio was a member of the Catholic War Veterans, New Windsor Fire House, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the New Windsor Seniors. Survivors include his two daughters, Louise Gibney and her husband Thomas of New Windsor and Patricia Smith and her husband, Charles of New Windsor; a sister, Mary Casillo of Newburgh; a granddaughter, Victoria Labrenz and her husband, Edward of Newburgh and their children, Max and Lucas and two grandsons, Thomas and Michael Gibney of Marlboro; a niece, Julie Hartley and her husband, Donald of Newburgh; and a nephew, Joseph Casillo and his wife, Norma of New Windsor. He was predeceased by his wife, Stephanie, whom he married August 12, 1945 at St. Francis Church; a brother, Louis Naclerio; and a brother-in-law, Joseph Casillo. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23 at Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 24 at St. Francis of Assisi Church with Father Vondras officiating. Burial will follow, with military honors, at St. Francis Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made on John's behalf to the St. Francis Restoration Fund, 145 Benkard Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550. (Camera Shy)

   Olsen, Dudley     Born  March 13, 1922    Died  May 2 1977

   Overhiser, George     Born  April 11, 1921   Died  June 30, 1999   in PA

Paskowitz, Helen of Newburgh, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was 86. Daughter of the late Rev. Peter and Pauline Hulick Paskowitz, she was born August 28, 1921 in Jeannette, Pa. She is survived by her sisters, Sonia Larontonda of Newburgh and Gloria Foundas of California; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, John Paskowitz. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 16 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. Helen's sister Gloria listed in 1945 Mem page.

   Patsalos, Dimitra "Dimi" Zachary Walsh, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, N.Y., entered into rest on March 29, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late William Thomas Walsh, Jr.. She was the daughter of Zachary Patsalos and Constance Mingas Patsalos. Dimi was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and the Spencerian Business College. She worked at Stewart Airport and was an administrative assistant at Shipp & Osborn, Inc. for more than 25 years. She served on the Board of the Newburgh Day Nursery, was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of St. Luke's Hospital, a member of the Orange County Republican Committee and St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, involved volunteer in the Newburgh public schools and a member of The Powelton Club. Dimi had quite a reputation for being an excellent baker and was known for the wonderful Greek pastries she prepared for friends at Christmas and for the annual Greek Festival in Newburgh. She was ahead of her time in her love of exercise, especially yoga, and healthy life practices. Dimi was an avid reader and fan of crossword puzzles. Above all, she loved her family. She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Cameron) McNaughton of Los Angeles, CA and Kristin (Bobby) Montet of Alpharetta, GA; a brother, the Hon. Pano Z. Patsalos; four grandchildren: William and Robert McNaughton and Jordan and Forrest Montet, and beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Athena Chumas and Mary Brundage and her brothers, James Z. Patsalos and Theodore Z. Patsalos. The family will receive their friends from 4-6 pm on Friday, April 3 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 4 at 12:00 pm at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 19 Fullerton Avenue, Newburgh. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dimi's memory to Alzheimer's Association.

   Patterson, Benjamin     Born  Oct. 11, 1921   Died August 29, 1992  in California

Penny, William J. Sr. a native of Newburgh, N.Y. entered into rest on March 5, 2007. William had lived in Tallahassee, Fla. since 1981 and Quincy since 1993. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during World War II. Survivors include his five children: Shirlene Stuckey of Orlando, Fla., Kathy Sarfaraz and husband, Yady of Minneapolis, Minn., Nancy Melendez and her husband, Luis of Tallahassee, Fla., William Penny Jr. of Quincy, Fla., Patricia Penny and her partner, William Boeckmann of Friendship, N.Y., and Timothy Penny of Chattahoochee, Fla.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchildren. There are no services planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Gadsden County Humane Society, PO Box 1268, Havana, FL 32333. Bevis Funeral Home of Quincy, Fla. is handling arrangements; 850-627-1111.  (Camera Shy)

Petelinz, Elizabeth Sloan  "Betty"  a homemaker, and a lifelong resident of the area, died August 10, 2003 at Elant in Newburgh. She was 83. Betty was the daughter of the late Franz and Elizabeth Derendo, Petelinz and was born Feb 25, 1920 in Newburgh. She was an active and loyal member of Christ Lutheran Church. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels of Newburgh and at Cornwall Hospital. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Samuel and Eleanor Sloan of Newburgh; her sisters-in-law, Anita Petelinz Guyton and Ruth Petelinz; her nephews, David and Stanley Petelinz, and Leslie and Robert Sloan.; and her nieces, Margot Petelinz Graves and Joan Neubert Sterrett. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Leslie J. Sloan in 1987; her daughter, Patricia Sloan Goldsmith in 1970; her brothers, Franz Petelinz, Martin Petelinz and Edmund Petelinz; and her sister, Elsie Petelinz Neubert. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Road, Newburgh. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 14 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Frank Wilhelm will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimers Association Mid Hudson Chapter, 2 Jefferson Plaza suite 102, Poughkeepsie NY 12601-4027. (Camera Shy)

   Piromalli, Eugene of The Town of Newburgh, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at Westchester Medical Center. He was 81. Born in New York City, January 1, 1921, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Gagnotti Piromalli and the husband of the late Frances Thompson Piromalli. Mr. Piromalli was a retired machinist and World War II Veteran. He is survived by his brother, Gerard Piromalli of Poughkeepsie; his nephew, Rev. Charles Thompson and his wife, Judith Newbery Thompson of South Orange, N.J.; great nephew, Charles Matthew Thompson of Highland Village, Texas; great niece, Deborah Thompson Prince of St. Joseph Michigan; two great-great nephews and two great-great nieces. Friends may call on Tuesday, May 21, 2002, from 10 to 11 a.m. at White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 N. Plank Rd. (Rte 32) Town of Newburgh. A service of rememberance will start at 11 a.m. Pastor Charles Thompson will officiate. Burial of cremains will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the charity of ones choice.

Pisani, Theresa "Tess' McCracken, of Beacon, and a longtime resident of the Newburgh area, died Thursday, September 18, 203 at home. She was 82. Born in Newburgh, August 9, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Bruno and Carmella Scrivo Pisani. Mrs. McCracken was a retired secretary working for many years at Stewart Air Force Base. She was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church in Newburgh. She is survived by her sons, James J. Distefano Jr. of Newburgh and George Distefano of Somers; her loving companion, William "Bill" McCracken of New Windsor; grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and good friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 N. Plank Road, Newburgh. Funeral services will be conducted by Mother Deborah Dresser on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church, 105 Grand St., Newburgh. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. George's Episcopal Church, 105 Grand St., Newburgh, NY 12550. (Camera Shy)

    Poptanich, John   Born   Nov. 26, 1921    Died  June 6, 2000  in California

  Profiro, John 91 of Newburgh, died Friday, April 20, 2012 at home. Son of the late John and Katherine (Lacinek) Profiro, he was born January 9, 1921 in Newburgh, NY. He served in the US Army during World War II, and worked in maintenance with various local companies. Services are private and at the convenience of the family. (Listed in Camera Shy)

   Quick, William       Born   April 18, 1921    Died   May 18, 2005

     Reggero, Franklin Parant  has gone home to be with the Lord Jesus and be reunited with his two sons: Franklin O. and Ronald M., who predeceased him. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his childhood sweetheart whom he married on July 18, 1941, Virginia (Drake) Reggero and his two daughters: Virginia (Ginny) Taegder McCue (Joe) and Michele (Shelly) Starkey (Keith Cardish); six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was the son of Nicholas Ruggiero and Edith Parant Ruggiero and was predeceased by all five of his siblings: Mary Swaida, Edith Bell, John Reggero, William Reggero and Alice Gowdey. Franklin was born and raised in his beloved City of Newburgh (on Colden Street) back in the day where his father was one of the few on the block who owned a radio and often placed it in the window for the neighbors to hear. As a young boy, Franklin was very active in all kinds of sports and received numerous awards and trophies for his involvement in the YMCA in swimming, tennis and pole vaulting. He was also involved in the Newburgh fast-pitch softball league, the Newburgh Bowling Association and the New York State Amateur Boxing Program. He trained with some of the all-time great boxers like Tony Zale and Sugar Ray Robinson during the 1940s. When he boxed in the Golden Gloves in Madison Square Garden in New York City, Tony Zale's manager took him under his wing and coached Frank during his match and he won the fight. When the bombs landed on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and the President declared War, Franklin enlisted in the Navy to defend his homeland. Because of his experience in the medical field, he was assigned to a sub chaser (PC 1213) and became the ship's medic. His shipmates called him Doc at all of his Navy reunions following the end of the War and for many years after. Frank's Patriotism never wavered and he was proud to have served his country, but it was his love for his family that remains his legacy. Generations to come will hear his many stories that he left behind. Following his service to his country in World War II, he returned to Newburgh and his wife and firstborn and went to work at the Newburgh Felt Mill for several years. He accepted a position with the newly formed IBM Corporation and after 30 years of dedicated and distinguished service, he received the coveted IBM President's Award. His career at IBM included his service to NASA during the 1960s when JFK initiated the Space Program and Frank would be privileged to be a part of the Project Mercury team at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. He was the Special Operations Manager at Goddard. Frank joined the Black Rock Fish & Game Club with his brothers: John and William in 1946 and they were a few of the founding members at Black Rock. Throughout the years, Frank held every office in the Club including President, Treasurer, Member Secretary, Director and Chairman of Work Committees to name just a few. He remains the only Black Rock Member to be elected to every officer chair including the President's seat. The meeting hall at Black Rock Fish & Game Club was dedicated to him for his past service. Frank utilized that meeting hall every single Friday night to meet with his beloved card players. Frank passed at home on Hospice, surrounded by his family whom loved him dearly and are now devastated by his passage. We did not "lose" him, we have lost sight of him only until the Lord calls us home to Heaven to be reunited with him. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 17th at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18th, with Pastor Abe Dueck of Grace Community Church officiating at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at the Cedar Hill Mausoleum in Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Hospice of Orange and Sullivan County. (Camera Shy in YB)

   Reid, Ronald     Born  Dec 30, 1920        Died    Feb 1982

   Reissman, Robert    Born   Nov. 1, 1920   Died July 29, 2002   in Nassau NY

   Robinson, Beauregard    Born  April 14, 1921    Died  July 9, 1998   Florida

   Rogers, Raymond      Born  May 29, 1921   Died  Feb. 16, 1995  in Warwick NY

Ruckdeschel, Robert P.  (Camera Shy) a retired New York Civil Service employee, entered into rest on Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Castle Point Hospital. He was 82. Born on December 27, 1919 in Newburgh, N.Y., he was the son of the late Robert & Myrtle O'Dell Ruckdeschel. He was the widower of the late Violet Rhodes & Dorothy Levins. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign War Community Choral Group, & Grace Church in Newburgh. He is survived by four sons, Robert & his wife Carol Ruckdeschel of Newburgh, Ray & his wife Sue Ruckdeschel of Campbell Hall, Richard & his wife Lynn Ruckdeschel of Colonial Heights, VA, Ronald & his wife Shirley Ruckdeschel of Troy, MI; two brothers, John Ruckdeschel of Cornwall, Donald Ruckdeschel of Newburgh; one sister, Ruth Ann Cosman of Marlboro; ten grandchildren, Robert, Brian, Andrea, Peter, Robyn, Tim, Kyle, Corey, David, Stacie; three great grandchildren, Selina, Sagan, Casey; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 14, 2002 from 4-8 p.m. at Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc. Services will be held Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church. Cremation will be at Cedar Hill Crematory. Donations may be made to Grace Church in Newburgh & Castle Point V.A.M.C.   (Camera Shy)

   Ryan, Warren    Born Sept. 3, 1921     Died  April 17, 2003

Sandow, Edward      Born Mar. 22,1921 Died  Jan 17,1996   Fla.     (Camera Shy)

  Scott, William H.  Jr.  passed away peacefully on August 14, 2011 at Castle Point Veterans Hospital. He was 90. The son of the late William Sr. and Tilly Shorter Scott he was born on June 8, 1921 in Newburgh, NY. He was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, class of 1939. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in several campaigns; most notable of them was the "Battle of the Bulge". He was a retired lab technician from IBM; a member and past commander of the Judson P. Galloway American Legion Post #152, where he was awarded a lifetime membership by his fellow members, and an ardent supporter of the Posts baseball program he made generous donations to. He is survived by his daughter, Joyce Normandin of Livermore, CA; his son, Dennis Dunn of New Windsor, NY; a sister Irma Nesbitt of Ellenville, NY; brothers, John of Hawaii and James of the state of Florida; also many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family members. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wives, Christine Seymour Scott, Ruth Brown Scott, and his companion of many years Thora Zimmerman; also, his sisters, Bernice McQuiston, Eleanor Scott, and brother, Robert Scott. His extended family wishes to thank all those at Castle Point for their caring and kindness to him in his final days. It was greatly appreciated. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 19, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. Funeral Service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, at the funeral home. Entombment with Military Honors will follow at Cedar Hill Mausoleum, Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, contributions in William's memory may be made to: Judson P. Galloway American Legion Post #152, 62 Grand St., Newburgh, NY 12550. To send a personal condolence or for directions, please visit www.BrooksFH.com  or call 845-561-8300.

   Smolinsky, Walter    Born  May 25, 1921     Died   May 1967

   Strack, Joseph      Born Sept. 3, 1921      Died   Jan. 22, 2000   in Newburgh

   Streit, Philip    Born  Oct. 4, 1919    Died  Oct. 8, 1994

Sullivan, Dorothy Bloom  of Cornwall, NY, a former employee of Star Expansion, died Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Kaplan Family Hospice Center in Newburgh, NY. She was 87.The daughter of the late Patrick and Anna Haley Sullivan, she was born March 14, 1921 in Newburgh, NY. Graduated from NFA in January 1939. Dorothy was the wife of the late William M. Bloom, Sr., whom she was married to for over 50 years. She is survived by her two sons, William M. Bloom, Jr. of Newburgh, Barry P. Bloom of Cornwall; one daughter, Dorothy M. Bloom of Monticello; her six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, who were her life; several nieces and nephews, and two life-long friends, Marion Harlow and Marge Logier. Dorothy had a special, loving relationship with her son-in-law and three daughters-in-laws: Diane, Anne, and Sue; and her granddaughter, Susan. A family statement reads: "Dorothy's undying devotion, continuous caring and unconditional love will stay with her family for a lifetime." Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, with her husband. As a special thank you to the Kaplan Family Hospice Center for their kind and loving staff, the family requests donations be made to Kaplan Family Hospice Center, 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements by Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc  (Camera Shy)

       Supple, Anne Cramer

Orig Posted by Dom Colotti 48 - Anne Supple Cramer passed away peacefully on April 13, 2007 at the age of 84. Born in Beacon, N.Y., fifth child of John and Agnes O'Toole Supple, she graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1939 and received her B.A. from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 1943, graduating along with her brother, Robert and her sister, Queene. She married Harry Griffith Cramer II of Johnstown, Pa., at West Point, N.Y. in 1947. While serving as a Captain with the First Special Forces in 1957, he became the first U.S. casualty of the Vietnam War. Mrs. Cramer then returned to Newburgh, where she resumed her career as an Elementary School Teacher from 1959 until her retirement in 1986. She enjoyed her travels throughout the United States, Asia and Europe, became and expert duplicate Bridge player, and following her move to Saratoga, Calif. in 2003, was a regular at the Bridge Club at the Saratoga Senior Center, and served as a volunteer at the Echo Shop. She will be remembered for her intelligence, spirit, strength and caring. Her sister, Helen Gurian; brother-in-law, Dr. Harvey Gurian, and sister-in-law, Evelyn Supple survive her. She was a devoted mother to her children, Kainan Bolger (Harry), Anne Quinn Cramer (Matthew Bonn), and Harry G. "Hank" Cramer (Kit); loving grandmother to Kelly Frazier (K.J.), Christopher and Harry G. Cramer IV, Amanda, Susannah and Matthew Bonn; and great-grandmother to Jasmine and Mekayla Frazier. Funeral services will be held at a later date in West Point, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Anne Supple Cramer was married to Capt. Harry Griffith Cramer Jr. History now considers Capt. Harry Griffith Cramer Jr. — West Point Class of 1946 — the first American soldier killed in Vietnam. http://www.west-point.org/users/usma1946/15816/

Anne Supple Cramer was married to HARRY GRIFFITH CRAMER, JR. He was born 1 May 1926 at Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He came from a long line of "citizen soldiers going all the way back to the French and Indian Wars. His grandfather was a first sergeant of Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War. His father, Harry G. Cramer, Sr. (known as Coach), was a Johnstown math teacher and football coach who enlisted in WWI, earned an Officer Candidate School commission and served as an Infantry company commander in France. Coach Cramer probably had the greatest influence on Harry's ultimate choice of the Army as his life's ambition. By the tender age of eight, young Harry already commanded armies of lead Civil War soldiers which completely filled the Cramer parlor. Harry graduated from Johnstown High School in 1942, but he was too young to enter West Point. So he attended Carson Long Military Institute near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in the interim and entered West Point on I July 1943, the youngest member of the Class of' 1946. Having been a fine high school football player, Harry started out practicing with the Army squad. However, Harry quickly came to the conclusion that he could not stay on the Corps Squad and handle the academic load. He made the decision to drop from Corps Squad not withstanding the associated advantages that would have made plebe year more bearable. It was a tough decision for Harry, not made easier by pressure from the coaches and upperclassmen, but it showed early on his determination to set his priorities correctly. Harry was blessed with two things that helped make cadet life bearable. One was a real sense of humor that allowed him to take bureaucratic nonsense in stride -- he never let things get him down. The other, which caused him more than a few demerits, was an overriding temptation to test the system right to its limit. This inevitably led to occasionally getting caught just across line. On balance, Harry thought it was worth it, a Saturday or two lost not withstanding. After graduation, Harry, completed the Infantry Basic and the Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. During this period, he and a classmate Frank (Taffy) Tucker owned a surplus Taylorcraft airplane and spent their weekends flying to New Orleans, Savannah and other exotic spots. They sometimes ran into delays on their cross-country flights, barely making it back to Fort Benning in time for class on Monday mornings. This happened so often that Harry earned the nickname "Hairbreadth Harry". It was during this time that one of his West Point roommates, who had gone into the Air Force, flew into Benning in a newly acquired jet to do an air show. He accepted a ride from Harry in his small plane and reported he flew with a real flair. The Air Force roommate was just a little concerned when Harry squinted at a rumpled Shell auto road map to learn exactly where they were. Following his school stint at Fort Benning, Harry returned to West Point to marry Anne Supple at the Catholic Chapel on 25 June 1947. He then shipped out for a tour with the occupation forces in Japan, serving with the Ist Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Division. Harry returned to the United States just before the outbreak of the Korean War to serve with the 82nd Airborne Division. He immediately volunteered for combat duty and rejoined his old outfit, commanding the same company, B Company, that he had commanded in Japan. Within a month of taking his unit into combat, Harry was severely wounded by heavy machine gun fire in the fighting around the "Iron Triangle." After evacuation to a hospital in Japan, he spent three months recuperating, then rejoined the 24th Infantry. Assigned again as a company commander, he was hit on his second day on the line. The wound was less serious this time and he recovered in a field hospital and came back to the 24th to command Company D. For his bravery in combat with the 24th Regiment, Harry was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. The 24th Regiment was disbanded in late September 1951, the last of the segregated units in the Army. Harry was reassigned to the 14th Infantry where he again was a company commander. By this time, combat had slackened and Harry's letters to his family indicated that it was a time for holding the line and waiting for the truce talks to start. It was during this period, September 1951, that Harry lost his best friend. Taffy Tucker, with whom he had owned the airplane at Fort Benning, was killed in an assault on a Chinese position just a few hilltops away from Harry. During this stalemate in the fall of 1951, Harry was able to get detailed to fly as an observer with artillery spotter pilots. The rationale being that as a former rifle and weapons company commander, he could coach his artillery counterparts as to likely "hide" positions for Chinese Infantry. Harry rotated home in 1952 and was assigned to the G-2 staff, 82nd Airborne Division. After attending the Infantry Advanced Course at Fort Benning, he returned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and volunteered for duty with Special Forces. He served as detachment commander with the 77th Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg in 1955-56. He was then selected to become the S-3 for a new group being activated in the Pacific. As part of the cadre, Harry was transferred to Fort Shafter, Hawaii, in April 1956. As the unit expanded it was formally activated as 1st Special Forces Group and posted to Fort Buckner, Okinawa. As S-3 of the new group, Harry was responsible to plan Mobile Training Team missions to southeast Asian countries to conduct a variety of schools: airborne, ranger and guerrilla/counter guerrilla operations. Due to the A" detachments being understrength and having less experienced people, in two instances Harry formed provisional detachments and actually performed the mission. During 1956-57, Harry planned missions to Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines. During the fall of 1956, he commanded a Mobile Training Team sent to Thailand and conducted airborne, jumpmaster and ranger training for the new Royal Thai Ranger Battalion. In 1957, Harry was placed in command of a Mobile Training Team with the mission of organizing and training the cadre of the South Vietnamese Special Forces. The thrust of the training was guerrilla warfare, not counterinsurgency. The training ran from June--November 1957 with a graduation exercise in late October to consist of realistic ambushes and raids on an ARVN division in the field about ten miles south of Nha Trang. At dusk on 21 October 1957, Harry Griffith Cramer, Jr. was killed by an explosion while watching the initiation of the ambush drill. The official Report of Death states, "While engaged in exercise demonstrating principles of vehicle ambush, deceased was in vicinity of man throwing TNT block which exploded while in throwing position." The official Army position is that the TNT block involved was a deteriorated French explosive and caused the premature explosion. However, the uninjured Special Forces medic who attended to Harry and the other team medic, also injured, states unequivocally that several Viet Cong (VC) mortar rounds were fired at the Special Forces advisors coincident with the initiation of the ambush drill. The medic's account is lent credence by the fact that at dawn the next day, 22 October 1957, the VC detonated a bomb outside the bus stop at JUSMAAG billets in Saigon, wounding 14 United States personnel. We will never know for sure exactly how Harry became the first United States military casualty in Vietnam. We do know that his country lost a brave, gallant, dedicated soldier; one whose future held the promise of brilliance. Harry was survived by his wife Anne, son Harry III, and two daughters, Kainan and Anne. When the Vietnam Memorial was dedicated in November 1982, Harry's family fully expected to see his name first among those inscribed since the names are listed in chronological order of the date of death in Southeast Asia. To their bewilderment, not only was Harry not the first name listed, it was not even inscribed on the monument. Determined to correct this injustice to his father, young Harry III, now a captain in the Army, set out to tackle the bureaucracy. The first thing he learned was that "political considerations" influenced the decision to set the original cutoff date for Vietnam casualties as 1961. After seemingly endless correspondence and haggling, and with the help of several of his father's '46 classmates, young Harry finally achieved the acknowledgement that his father was the first United States casualty (death) in Southeast Asia. Finally in November 1983, Harry Griffith Cramer, Jr's name was added to those on the monument. Harry was a great proponent of Special Forces. In 1955 he was at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana and had the chance to talk to a classmate about the state of the world. He felt that the Korean War had changed how the Army must conduct its business in future wars, and he felt that guerrilla operations should and would become the key to success. Not only was Harry a great proponent of Special Forces, Special Forces recognized Harry's brilliance in that area of expertise. When Harry was killed in South Vietnam, 1st Special Forces took the unusual step of having all personnel wear black armbands for 30 days. In 1987, 1st Special Forces moved into a new $50 million compound at Fort Lewis, Washington, designed especially for the unit. Each street and building was named in honor of a distinguished Special Forces veteran. Road number 1 in the complex was designated CRAMER AVENUE in honor of Captain Harry Griffith Cramer, Jr. Harry died doing what he loved--soldiering with Special Forces. He was one of those unique individuals who perform at their peak in combat situations. The combat part of our business can use every Harry Cramer it can get--unfortunately we have all too few of them. Harry joined the Long Gray Line in 1957, a tried and true warrior son of West Point. We who remain behind, his family, friends and classmates, cherish his memory and know that "Duty, Honor, Country" was the credo by which Harry Griffith Cramer, Jr. lived and died.

  Taylor, Dorothy Mary Jones (Dot), a long time resident of Newburgh, passed away peacefully at Middletown Park Manor on May 11, 2014. She was 92. Born in Newburgh, NY, on June 29, 1921, she was the daughter of Wilbur McGregor Taylor and Emma Lawrence Taylor. Dorothy was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Class of 1939. She was married to Richard N. Jones for 55 years. Dorothy is survived by her nephews, Jeffrey Taylor (Joan) of Morganton, NC, and Chris Taylor (Sandra) of Middletown, NY, great-niece Traci (Pete) Biegel of Campbell Hall and their children Lauren and Matthew, great-nephew Derek Taylor and his son Cory of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, great-niece Kristin Claycomb (John) and their children Ryan and Bennett, dear friend Kathleen Palumbo, cat Sammy, and numerous cousins and friends. Besides her parents, Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Richard, her daughter Judith, and her brother Norman. The family would like to thank the staff at Middletown Park Manor, especially Unit 4, for the loving care they extended to Aunt Dot. There will be no visitation, and interment will be conducted at the convenience of the family.

  Tenny, James Harold "Jim" age 80 of Floral City, Fla., died Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at his residence under the care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Newburgh, New York on December 14, 1923 to the late Harold E. and Mary (Leetch) Tenny, he came here in 1996 from New Windsor, New York. He was a 1939 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy. Mr. Tenny and his father owned and operated Twin Oaks Farm in Rock Tavern, NY and The Hot Dog Tree & Tenny's Farm Market in New Windsor, N.Y. He was a naval aerial photographer in the Pacific Theatre with the U.S. Navy during World War II and served with the Naval Reserves until 1962. He was also the former owner and operator of O'Malley's Hotel in Orange Lake, New York for 14 years. Mr. Tenny was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Little Britain, NY where he was active with the men's council. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Marsha L. (Winslow) Tenny; one daughter, Darlene and her husband, John Price of the Town of Newburgh, NY; two stepsons, John and his wife, Donna Carroll of Petersburg, NY, and Walter and his wife, Karin Carroll of Mableton, Ga.; one stepdaughter, Susan Carroll of the Town of Newburgh, NY; one sister, Florence Parrish of Floral City, FL; three grandchildren, Eric (Andrea) Price of Franconia, NH, Christopher Price of Brighton, Mass. and Gretchen Price of New Haven, Vt.; two great-grandchildren, Sierra and Jack Price of Franconia, NH; and his caregiver, Donna Jepson of Inverness, FL. Memorial services with full military honors will be held at a later date at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Town of Newburgh, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice...... -Former owner of O'Malley's-Orange Lake

      Tompkins, Harry    Born  Nov. 3, 1920     Died  August 30, 1993

     Tudor, Charles A. died Sunday, December 15, 2002 at Autumn Care of Raeford, N.C. He was 81. He was born October 8, 1921 in Newburgh to the late Charles E. and Susan Johnstone Tudor. He retired from the Stauffer Chemical Company in Anderson, S.C. and moved to Red Springs in 1990. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army as Staff Sergeant and was a glider instructor at the Laurinburg-Maxton Air Base during the war. He later retired with the New York National Guard as a Captain in the 107th Artillery Division. He was a mason; a member of the Red Springs Rotary; and an elder in the Red Springs Presbyterian Church. He was a noted athlete and known for his semi-pro football and baseball skills. In 2002, he was inducted into the Fast Pitch Hall of Fame in Newburgh and he was a founding member of the New Windsor Little League. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Catherine McMillan Tudor; sons, John Robeson Tudor and his wife, Rebecque, of Cayce, S.C., Charles A. Tudor Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Newburgh; daughter, Margaret T. McArthur and her husband, Randall, of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Margaret Murphy and her husband, Robert, of Greenville, S.C.; grandchildren, Betsy Goodrich, Richard Carr, Benjamin Tudor, and Katy Tudor; and great-grandchildren, Taylor Hamilton Goodrich and Andrew Goodrich. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 21 at the Boles Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., of Red Springs. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, December 22 at the Red Springs Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael L. McGehee officiating. Burial will follow in the Alloway Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Boles Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., Red Springs.

Turner, Raymond    (Camera Shy)   Born  April 27, 1921   Died  Aug. 1970

   Valusek, Helene M. Kuprych entered into rest January 11, 2008 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Center with her family by her side. In addition to being a loving wife and mother to her family, she was co-owner and professional photographer for Dorian Studios of Newburgh early in her career. In later years, she was a nursing assistant to Dr. Nuzzo of Newburgh. The daughter of the late Anthony and Amelia Kunick Valusek, she was born June 1, 1921 in Newburgh. She was married to Michael Kuprych who passed away on December 2, 2002. She is survived by her two sons, Gary Kuprych and Paul Kuprych both of the town of Newburgh. Mrs. Kuprych was predeceased by her brother, Dr. Fredrick Valusek of Cherry Hill, NJ. She is further survived by her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Valusek of Marlton, NJ; and several nieces and nephews. The Kuprych family will receive guests on Sunday, January 13 from 3-7 p.m. at Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 14 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Grand Street, Newburgh. Mrs. Kuprych will be buried beside her husband in St. Francis Cemetery, New Windsor.

   Van Tassell, Ethel M. Reilly Sutton born Feb. 21, 1920 in Newburgh to the late Leonard Sr. and May (Gordon) Van Tassell. Our beautiful courageous mother went to join her sons with god on March 2nd 2013 at age 93. She was the wife of the late David E. Reilly, Sr. and the late Lawrence Sutton. A graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Mrs. Sutton, was later employed as Postmaster of the Esopus Post Office for nearly 20 years, retiring in October of 1984. Prior to that she worked at Laura Losee Volkswagen of Port Ewen, IBM of Kingston and as the Democratic Clerk for the Ulster County Board of Elections. She had been a member of the Town of Esopus United Methodist Church in Port Ewen, was a member of the National League of Postmasters and the National Association of Postmasters. She was a Life member of Joyce Scherick Post # 1386 VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Fort Myers Beach Florida and had been a very active member of the Ulster County and the Town of Esopus Democratic Parties. She is survived by her children; Michael K. Reilly of Fort Meyers Beach, Fla., Elizabeth “Dolly” Decker of Rifton, Kathleen A. Steeger and her husband Robert of Kingston, Sharon L. Boyd and her husband Richard of North Ridge, Calif., eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her sons; Sgt. David E. Reilly, Jr., USMC, Pfc. James R. Reilly, USMC and Sgt. Dennis M. Reilly, USAF. Entrusted to the care of Luke Keyser of Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 216 Broadway, Port Ewen, where friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Wiltwyck Cemetery, Kingston. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 Light a candle in memory of Ethel at www.Keyserfuneralservcie.com

   Vecchio, Harry     Born Sept. 13, 1920    Died  Sept. 23, 1988

   Vradenburg, Leonard      Born  Dec. 31, 1921     Died   April 1981  in Newburgh

   Wandelt, George      Born April 18, 1920      Died  Feb. 14, 2001   in Texas

    Weltzien, Walter F.  of Newburgh, NY, a longtime resident of Montgomery, NY and Campbell Hall, NY died on Feb. 21, 2011 in Goshen, NY at the Glen Arden Health Care Center. He was 88 years old.The son of Otto and Elsie Metz Weltzien, he was born on November 19, 1922 in Yonkers, NY. Besides his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Sherin Weltzien and his brother, Robert O. Weltzien. He spent his youth in Newburgh, NY and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1939. After graduating from Albany College of Pharmacy in 1943, Walter practiced as a pharmacist in Orange County. Walter Weltzien, Lt. USNR, was a Navigation Officer aboard a minesweeper for two years in the Pacific during World War II. Walter and his wife, Helen, enjoyed time with family and traveling, especially to Cape Cod. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed countless rounds of golf at the Stony Ford Golf Course, across the street from his former home. He loved singing and music and played the harmonica and the accordion. Walter enjoyed raising iris and took his plants with him when he moved to Glen Arden so that others could enjoy them as well. He was a longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Orange County. Survivors include his many nieces and nephews: Madge (Edward) Sadowski of New Windsor, Barbara (Al) Contarino of Covina, CA, Henry V. Di Nunzio of Washington, DC, Helen Di Nunzio Stratton of San Marcos, CA, Nan Di Nunzio Hammes of Corning, NY, Gregory Di Nunzio of Middletown, NY, Paul Di Nunzio of Atlanta, GA, Justin Sherin of Chesapeake, VA, Keith Sherin of Weston, CT, Kim Sherin Harve de Grace, MD, Kerry Sherin Wright of Lancaster, PA, Kris Sherin Wooten of Powder Springs, GA, Maureen Sherin Shaffer of Ellicott City, MD, Kevin Sherin of Palmyra, NJ, Dennis Sherin of Still Pond, MD, Brian Sherin of Cinnaminson, NJ, Kathleen Sherin Moynihan of Bordentown, NJ, Pat Sherin Shipman of Montgomery, NY, and Michael Sherin of Maybrook, NY. Walter was very close to his wife's family and is survived by his in-laws, Paul and Marie Sherin of Columbus, NJ, Charlotte Sherin of Montgomery, NY, and Barbara Sherin of Powder Springs, GA. There will be a private burial at the Holy Name of Mary Cemetery in Montgomery, NY. A Memorial Service in celebration of Walter's life will be held at the discretion of the family in April. A Memorial Mass will be held at the convenience of the family at Holy Name of Mary Church. Donations may be made to the Glen Arden Health Care Center or The Alzheimer's Association.

Submitted by Bob Wilson Jr wilso127@yahoo.com   I'd just like to add that I never met Walt in person, but communicated several times with him about ten years ago. He was an accomplished writer of short fiction, as well as he was a fellow ancedotal memoirist who wrote of his earlier years of growing up in Newburgh. In 2002, working with 1st Books Library  www.1stbooks.com , he published a book of short fiction called "In The Days Before Now". He worked as a pharmacist at Ed Seaman's drugstore on Broadway in the 1940's.

  Werner, Lualene Diel, 96, died peacefully Thursday, September 18, 2014, at her home surrounded by family and friends following a long illness. The daughter of the late Albert and Anna Werner, Lualene was born in Newburgh, NY. She married the late Donald Diel in 1942, and they resided in Alplaus, NY since 1945. Lualene was actively involved in the community as well as the Cub Scouts and the Alplaus United Methodist Church, where she served on several committees both business and social. Lualene and Don had the honor of representing their community on two separate occasions as grand marshals of the annual Alplaus Fourth of July Parade. Lualene had retired from the US Post Office several years ago. Lualene is survived by her sons, Bryon of Gansevoort, NY and Donald of Rivervale, NJ; her grandchildren, Kelly Wolford, Michelle Edwards, Laura Jordan, Ken and Todd Diel, and Erin Blackwood; her great-grandchildren, Christine, Thomas and Shawn Wolford, Emma and Will Edwards, Finn Jordan, Kamryn, Karly and Kyle Diel, Robert and Daniel Diel, and Abigail Diel. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, September 20, at 10:45 a.m. at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., Glenville. Calling will precede the service from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions, in Lualene's name, are requested to be made to the Alplaus United Methodist Church, 3 Brookside Ave., Alplaus, NY 12008. Online condolences to the family can be made at www.glenvillefuneralhome.com (Listed Camera Shy in YB)

   White, Madge D. Schnitzler Gill of New Windsor, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2006 at Westchester Medical Center. She was 85. The daughter of the late Leslie J. and Marjorie D. Ward White, Madge was born December 12, 1920 in Newburgh, N.Y. She was the widow of John J. Schnitzler. Madge is survived by her son, Jeffrey Schnitzler, Sr. of Newburgh; her daughter, Marjorie C. Hall of Tennessee; four grandchildren: Jeffrey D. Schnitzler, Jr., Laura Raucher, John C. Hall, and Jennifer Hall; one great-grandson, Jeffrey D. Schnitzler. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 6, 2006 at 10 a.m. in Christ Lutheran Church, corners of Fullerton Ave. and South St. in Newburgh, N.Y., with the Rev. Ernest A. Mossl officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Madge's memory to Christ Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 2246, Newburgh, NY 12550. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Anthony V. Cracolici of the Hudson Valley Funeral Home, Inc., 239 Quassaick Ave., New Windsor, N.Y.

   Wiley, James J. "Jack" Wiley, a retired auditor for Crouse Nuclear Energy, Inc., and a resident of Newburgh, entered into rest of Sunday, December 14, 2003 in New Rochelle. He was 82. Son of the late Howard and Mary Jackson Wiley, he was born February 22, 1921 in Newburgh. James proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Church. Survivors include his daughter, Joan T. Capaldi; three grandchildren, Alison and Claire Capaldi and John Matthew Wiley; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Madeline Lentini Wiley; his second wife, Nancy Covert Wiley; and two sons, Michael A. and John P. Wiley. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow with Military Honors in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.

  Woodley, Bertha "Bert" Bates of Casa Grande, Arizona, formerly a resident of Newburgh, NY, entered into rest on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Medisys Assisted Living Home in Casa Grande, AZ. She was 90. The daughter of the late Charles and Lillian McCutcheon Woodley, she was born May 15, 1921 in Newburgh. She married her late husband, Lyman Bates, in 1947 in Newburgh. Bert lived her whole life in the Newburgh area up until her retirement from the A & P in 1980, when she moved to the desert of Arizona. While in Newburgh she enjoyed bowling in different leagues throughout the years, and was a member of the Mid-Hudson Bowling Hall of Fame. In retirement she loved to travel when not enjoying her favorite pastime, playing Bingo at the Ak Chin Casino in Maricopa, AZ. The highlight in her life was the day that she met the actor John Wayne at his ranch near her home in Arizona. She was a vibrant outgoing person that made friends wherever she went. Survivors include her stepson, Lyman Bates III and his wife, Lois of Newburgh, her son, Robert Bates of High Falls, NY, and her daughter, Doreen Soltis and her husband, Warren of Alpharetta, GA; grandchildren: Louis Bates, Michael Bates, Steven Bates, Eric Bates, Michelle Gozza, Jennifer Bates and Nicholas Soltis; great-grandchildren: Michael Bates Jr., Ashley Bates, and Abigail Bates; and nieces, Cheryl Hunter and Denise Pilliteri. In addition to her husband Lyman, she was predeceased by her brother, Charles Woodley. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in Christ Lutheran Church, Newburgh. Burial of Ashes will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. Arrangements under the direction of Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. 845-561-8300.

   Young, Herbert     Born  Dec. 23, 1921     Died October 1, 1987

   Zalesak, Mary Elizabeth Ferrante, 79, a lifelong area resident, died Friday, April 19, 2002, at home. Mary was well known Hudson Valley watercolor artist and won numerous local and out-of-state awards for her paintings. On July 13, 1957, in Newburgh, she married Patrick Ferrante. Mr. Ferrante survives at home. Mary was born on July 21, 1922, to Cyril and Mary Zalesak, in Newburgh, and was predeceased by two sisters, Helen and Mildred, and four brothers, Cyril (who died before Mary was born), Thomas, John and Cyri. She graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1939. Mary was a Second Class Petty Officer with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946, Stationed in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Washington, D.C., While serving in Washington, she worked for Admiral Julius Fuchrer, in the Office of Research and Development. She was a recipient of the World War II Victory Medal. After discharge from the U.S. Navy, Mary was a supervisor with the New York Telephone Company for 18 years. In Addition to her watercolor painting, Mary was an avid bowler and enjoyed ice skating. She took great pride in her flower gardens and spent numerous hours outdoors. During her life, she was a member of the Dutchess County Arts Council, the Curreen-Hackett Arts Center, IBM Chorus Club, IBM Art Club and IBM Women's Bowling League for several years, she was an Elections Inspector for the Dutchess County Board of Elections. Mary was a parishioner at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Poughkeepsie. Prior to that, she had been a parishioner of Roman Catholic Church in Newburgh. Mary is survived by Patrick, her husband of 44 years; a son, William and his wife, Donna Ferrante of Hyde Park; a daughter, Arlene and her husband, Donald Olla, of Hamilton Square, N.J.; three grandchildren, Craig, Alexis Ferrante and Christian Olla; and numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at Torsone Funeral Home Inc., 218 Mill St., Poughkeepsie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:45 a.m. Monday, at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Poughkeepsie. Entombment will follow at the Community Mausoleum at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Church, 775 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

Zarra, Rinaldo      (Camera Shy)  Born Feb. 25, 1921   Died  Oct. 11, 1993

   Zelikoff, Murray    Born Dec. 1, 1922     Died   March 9, 2001

Posted by Cathy Wilson   Invention of Famous Jewish Scientist is Marveled at by the Entire World The invention by the famous Jewish scientist Dr. Murray Zelikoff of an artificial star which is ten times more luminous than the planet Venus is being marveled at by the entire scientific world. The artificial stir was dropped from a height of 88,000 feet in New Mexico, and a stretch of 17 miles was lit up by the star. Dr. Zelikoff is the chief of the chemistry laboratory of the Air Force which is located in Hanscom Field in Bedford. This is one of the famous inventions which he has recently made in the world of science. Creating the star cost over 100,000 dollars, but the scientists say that with the new invention it is very possible that the dark nights will entirely disappear thanks to the illumination of the artificial star. Dr. Murray Zelikoff, who lives at 183 Cedar Street, Lexington, Mass, is the son of a devoted, longtime Forward reader and member of the Workman's Circle, Ella Zelikoff. Dr. Zelikoff was born in Newburg, N.Y. 34 years ago, he Is mailed to his wife Charlotte and they have two young sons.

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