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Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

  Lawrence "Larry" Asher, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Glen Arden Health Center in Goshen, NY. He was born on March 6, 1917 to Louis and Fanny Asher. In 1940 he married Mickey Asher and together they raised two children. Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and so much more. He is survived by his children, Kenneth Asher and his wife, Gwen of Old Greenwich, CT, and Elaine Fried of Newburgh; grandchildren: Lisa Nagel, Stephanie Horwitz, Jason and Matthew Fried; seven great grandchildren: Jacob, Dylan, Benjamin, Adam, Riley, Lilah, and Madelyn; several nieces and nephews, and sisters-in-law Renee Rosenblum and Claire Asher. He was predeceased by his wife, Mickey on October 26, 2011 with whom he shared 71 years of married life. The family would like to extend its special thanks to the staff at Glen Arden in Goshen for the compassionate and special care given to Larry. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Jacob in Newburgh. Burial will be in Temple Beth Jacob Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the Newburgh JCC, 68 Stewart Avenue, Newburgh, NY, or to Temple Beth Jacob, 344 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, NY. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Newburgh, NY 845-562-0068. Class of June 1935


Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

    Francis Marc Callahan 94, of Port Orange passed on at his home Sunday, August 7th, 2011. Born in Newburgh, NY he moved to Port Orange in 1991 after living in Stony Point, NY for forty years. He was a research chemist for Lederlie Laboratories for over four decades, a member of Epiphany Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus for seventy-five years. He is survived by his children, Michael Callahan of Port Orange, Mary Waikins and her husband, (Jerry) Waikins of Daytona Beach, Anne Callahan and her husband, Charles Croce of Philadelphia, and Ellen Callahan of San Fransisco. He his also survived by his sister, Rose Morris of Newburgh, NY. He will be missed by his five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Mass of the Christian burial will be Wednesday, August 10th at Epiphany Catholic Church with the Rev., Father Michael Giglio, Port Orange, officiating. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemnetry. Friends may call at the Shannon Maloney Funeral Home, 4084 Halifax Drive, Port Orange, FL on Tuesday (today), 6-8 p.m. The Knights of Columbus Assembly 0165 will conduct services at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Knights of Columbus Assembly 0165, 317 Mullally St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114. Arrangements Entrusted to Shannon Maloney Funeral Home. Class of June 1935


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  Edith L Crist,   My Mother, passed away March 13,1986


Submitted by James R Formato 65 <jformato1@tampabay.rr.com>

  Mary L Farrington of Newburgh, NY... Mary was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Edith Greene Farrington. She was born March 24, 1917 in Newburgh. Mary L. Farrington of Newburgh, a retired school teacher for the Newburgh Enlarged School District entered into rest Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Wingate in Beacon. She was 94. Miss Farrington attended Newburgh schools and was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy. She attended the NY University and graduated from the State University of NY at New Paltz where she was a member of the Alpha Kappa Phi (Algonin) Sorority. Prior to her employment in the Newburgh school district, she taught in Wallkill, Millbrook and Monroe. Her school affiliations were Newburgh Teacher's Assoc., Newburgh area and NY State retired Teacher's Assoc. and NY State United Teachers. She was a communicant of St. George's Episcopal Church where she served several terms on the church vestry with office of clerk. She had been treasurer of Episcopal Churchwomen, Alter Guild member, and was a member of Senior Girl's Friendly Society. Her memberships in Newburgh Civic Theatre, Inc. included offices of president, business manager, treasurer, recording and corresponding secretary. Miss Farrington was a member of the Board of Directors of the Newburgh YMCA, holding offices of vice-president and secretary. During her years as a member of Jr. League of Newburgh, Inc., she held the office of treasurer. She was a member of the committee that formed Newburgh Club 60 in 1949 which was turned over to its members in 1952 when it became self supporting. She was a St. Luke's Hospital volunteer during the 40s, 50s and 60s. Miss Farrington was a member of the Cam-Tar Bowling League, the Powelton Club, Community Garden Club of Marlboro on Hudson, and American Assoc. of University Women.


Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

     William "Bill" Foster, of Newburgh, New York, died Saturday May 28th in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bill was born September 20, 1916, he was 94. Bill was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and a follower of all Clemson sports. He proudly served his country in World War II on the USS Topeka in the Pacific. Prior to retirement, he was a salesman for Bard Chevrolet and managed Leary Chevrolet in the Newburgh area. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marion Bell Foster, as well as their son Kent. He is survived by his daughter Jeanne Cavanaugh and son Jeffrey Foster and grandchildren Robin Foster, Travis Foster and Stephanie Cavanaugh. His funeral, with military honors, will take place Tuesday, May 31st at Noon at Forest Lawn East Cemetery, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel, Charlotte, NC.


Submitted by Pauline Rute Hall 1952 <Grammypgh@aol.com>

  Mitchell M. Gabron, 97, beloved husband of Sophie (Rahemba), for 76 years, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2014. Mitchell was born in New Haven on December 4, 1916 a son of the late Vincent and Emelia Gabron. He grew up in Newburgh, NY, where he wed his loving and devoted wife, whom he cherished and spoiled. Mitchell was employed by Chandler Evans, retiring after 36 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed dancing, Polka music, and working the cornfields for many years on the Burnham Farm, and his vegetable garden. In addition to his wife, Sophie, Mitchell will be dearly missed by his son Mitchell V. Gabron and his wife Jean of East Hartford, daughter Gail G. Zoppa and her husband Ron of Niantic, sisters Lucia, Helen, Valerie and Wanda, grandchildren; John, Mitchell, Jodi, Robin, Jill and Nickolas, great grandchildren; Savannah, Patrick, Mallory, Kaila and Brendan, and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend a period of visitation on Tuesday, January 28th from 5-7pm at the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, CT 06108. A Funeral Service is to be held on Wednesday, January 29th at 11am at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Salmon Brook Healthcare Center, 72 Salmon Brook Rd., Glastonbury, CT 06033. To leave an online condolence, or visit Mitchell's tribute, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com


Submitted by Pauline Rute Hall 1952 <Grammypgh@aol.com>

Evelyn Gilnick Schoonmaker of the Town of Newburgh, a lifelong resident of the area, died Monday, September 9, 2013, in Newburgh. She was 95. The daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth Stupofsky Gilnick, she was born January 13, 1918 in Newburgh. She graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1935 (see Camera Shy) Evelyn had worked as a telephone operator for New York Telephone for 45 years in Newburgh. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Newburgh and the Pioneers through NY Telephone. Survivors include her son, D. William Schoonmaker of Port Charlotte, FL; son, Gregory Schoonmaker and his wife, Patricia of the Town of Newburgh, NY; son, Jeffrey Schoonmaker and his wife, Linda of the Town of Newburgh, NY; grandsons: Brian, David and George Schoonmaker; two great-grandchildren: Jeffrey and Jessica; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Christopher Schoonmaker; brother, William Gilnick. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 12th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wallkill Funeral Home, 12 Bonaventura Ave., Wallkill, NY. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 13th, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 145 Benkard Ave, Newburgh, NY. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery in New Windsor, NY. Arrangements were made by Wallkill Funeral Home; for directions or condolences, please visit  www.wallkillfuneralhome.com 


Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

Clara Antonia Martini Lander of New Windsor, entered into rest peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Wingate at St. Francis in Beacon. She was the daughter of the late Felice and Frances Martini, Clara was born March 20, 1916 in Valhalla, NY. Clara was a member of the Catholic Daughters and Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh. Clara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Clara had a great love of family. She will always be remembered for her generosity and caring ways. Clara is survived by her husband of 64 years, Francis (Frank) A. Lander; her two children, Phylis E. Silver and husband, John B. Silver of Marlboro, and Ronald F. Lander and wife, Ellen of the Town of Wallkill; grandchildren: John B. Silver and wife, Nettie of Marlboro, Jason M. Silver of Marlboro, Anne Lytle and husband, Kenny, Jennifer Vasta, Tricia Scancarello and husband, Nick, Kelly Hinspeter and husband, Tim, Kristin Chiavaro and husband, Brendon; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Clara was pre-deceased by her sister, Frances Moresco, and brothers, John Martini and Joseph Martini. Visitation to which family and friends are invited will take place Wednesday, November 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at White and Venuto Funeral Home, 188 N. Plank Rd. (Route 32), Newburgh. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, November 11, at Sacred Heart Church, 25 S. Robinson Ave., Newburgh. Burial will follow the Mass in Calvary Cemetery, Corner of Route 9W and 94, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Research, 419 E. Main St. Suite 307B, Middletown, NY 10940. (Camera Shy) Class of Jan. 1935


Posted by Ken Masten 1971

  Daniel J. McArdle    1916-2004  Retired after 35 years from USMA West Point as Civilian Personnel  Officer. Member of the Newburgh Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame


Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

     Frederick Alexander Miller, 93, died Jan. 10, 2011, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. He was born in Ridgefield, N.J., and lived in Vero Beach since 2001, coming from Newburgh, N.Y. He served in the Army during World War II in the European Theater of Operations. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, Vero Beach. He was a former commander of the New Windsor American Legion, a member of the Elks Club in Newburgh for more than 50 years and the Osiris Country Club for more than 40 years. Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Frances Miller of Vero Beach; sons, Paul Miller of Hilton Head Island, S.C., and Fred Miller of Loudon, N.H.; and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Services: A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Jan. 14 at St. Helen Catholic Church, Vero Beach. Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. A guestbook is available at www.coxgiffordseawinds/obituaries.php

Submitted by Frances Mi;ller 1936 <Franmill8@GMail.com>Fred was class of1935. Married 3/24/40. So happy to see someone added Fred - Thank you for getting all this information together, you deserve a medal for being such a caring person. Fran Miller Class of 1936


Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

       Robert W. Minerley, 91, of Covenant Towers, Myrtle Beach, SC died on Tuesday, March 2, 2009. He was born July 25, 1917 in Newburgh, New York, son of the late Robert B. and Hattie P. Minerley. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth T. Minerley. He graduated from NFA in June 1935 per NFA listing. In January 1946 he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. As a Navy Specialist First Class, Physical Training Instructor, he used his skills to rehabilitate wounded servicemen returning from the battlefield. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal (American Theatre). A physical education instructor, he taught for 40 years at the Walkill High School, Walkill, N.Y., the Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon, N.Y. and the Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh, N.Y. As a physical education instructor at Newburgh Free Academy, he coached several extremely successful high school swimming teams that won numerous regional competitions in New York State. Additionally, he coached the Newburgh Free Academy varsity golf team. For 35 years, he was a member of the Powelton Club, Balmville, N.Y. and also the swimming pool director. As the swimming instructor, he taught hundreds of children to swim. He was a member of Surfside United Methodist Church. Survivors include his son, Richard R. Minerley and his wife, Margie, of Lilburn, Ga.; a daughter, Joan R. Flanigan and her husband, Timothy, of Summerville; grandchildren, Lori Hobart of Philadelphia, Pa., Jeffrey R. Minerley of Milwaukee, Wis., Craig R. Hobart of Surfside Beach, and Susan J. Baglas of Largo, Fla.; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 1 p.m. Please sign a guest book at goldfinchfuneralhome.com or TheSunNews.com. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 200 E. Woodlawn Rd. Ste. 156 Charlotte, NC. 28217.


Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

    Josephine C. Nolan Kirchner, 94, died Monday morning, Aug. 6, 2012 at Providence Care Center Pittsfield MA, where she resided for the past seven months. Born in Newburgh, N.Y. on Oct. 9, 1917, daughter of the late Philip and Josephine Schell Nolan, she was a resident of Pittsfield most of her life. Mrs. Kirchner graduated from Newburgh Free Academy, McDowell School of Design, in New York and Central Academy of Beauty Culture in Newburgh, N.Y. During her career she was employed as a hairdresser and was well known as an excellent seamstress. She was employed at the former England Brothers Dept. Store and the former Lisieux Shop. She retired to enjoy her life at home. Mrs. Kirchner loved to cook and was an avid gardener. Her family was very proud of her beautiful flower gardens. She was a communicant of St. Mark's Church. Her husband, William F. Kirchner, died in 2008. She met her husband while he was stationed at Stewart Airfield in Newburgh, N.Y. They were married July 7, 1946. She leaves two daughters, Mary Ann Davis and her husband Lowell J. Davis of Springfield, VA, Jeanne M. Kirchner of West Chester, PA., and a son, Dennis R. Kirchner of Pittsfield. Mrs. Kirchner is also survived by two grandchildren, Lisa Davis-Bochna and her husband Dave Bochna and Wendy Davis; two great grandchildren Alexandra Bochna and Julia Bochna from Virginia. A liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at 10 A.M. in St. Mark's Church, celebrated by the Rev. John Salatino, pastor. There are no calling hours at the DWYER FUNERAL HOME. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mark's Church in care of the DWYER FUNERAL HOME, 776 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave condolences and remembrances. Class of June 1935


Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

  Margaret "Marge" O'Sullivan Tompkins Dillon was granted her final wish and went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2010 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh. NFA records show she graduated in 1935. She lived a full life of 92 years and was a longtime communicant of St. Mary's Church. Daughter of the late William S. O'Sullivan and Emma Weiderman O'Sullivan, she lived most of her life on Gidney Avenue. She was married in 1943 to William F. Tompkins Jr., the father of her children, who died in 1981. Her second husband, William Dillon, sister, Mary Gould and brothers, George and William O'Sullivan also predecease her. Marge is survived by her children: Patricia Favata and her former husband, Alfred Favata of Newburgh; Mary Murphy and her husband, William of Newburgh, Richard Tompkins and his wife, Sandee of Carthage, NC; Barbara Swartz and her husband, Bruce of Annapolis, MD. Additional survivors include her grandchildren: Kara Murphy-Haire and her husband, Dirk of Annapolis, MD, Sean Murphy and his wife, Mandy of Chapel Hill, NC; Buffy Maria Favata-Starbeck and her husband, Daniel of New Windsor; Savanna Swartz of Annapolis, MD; Mary Fran Barzee and her husband, Stefan Mooserugger of Durham, NC, and Suzanne Barzee of San Diego, CA; great-grandchildren: Yarrow Starbeck, Bailey Haire, Annie Allen Beard, Luna Murphy, Freja Murphy, Connor Haire, and Lucy Linh Beard; sister-in-law, Billie O'Sullivan; nieces: Barbara Hourigan, Christine Lamadrid, and Nancy Humbert; nephews: John, Robert, William and Paul Gould. Marge's best friend and her Maid of Honor, Jesse Luckacik survives her. For the last eight years, Marge made her home at the Johnes Home in Newburgh. She treasured her friends and "second family" and thoroughly enjoyed the cards, bowling and camaraderie. To her dear friends, Fran, Helen and Velma, know that Marge loved you. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the Johnes Home staff and especially to Linda, Chris and Lydia. Marge worked for many years at Central Hudson, The Bethlehem Art Gallery, and at Newburgh Free Academy Night School. During her lifetime, she volunteered for numerous organizations, most recently Meals on Wheels and the Cornwall Hospital Auxiliary. She was a wonderful cook and everyone remembers her chocolate chip cookies, pies and Sunday dinners. Marge taught by example, accepting everyone as they were and enjoying life. It is no surprise that the universal response to Mom's passing from young and old alike is, "I loved your mother." She gave love, not in gushy ways, but through her smile, her laughter, sense of humor, lack of complaints and continuous expressions of gratitude. Perhaps her greatest gift to her children was giving them the freedom to be themselves. Memorial Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 21, at the Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, March 22, at St. Mary's Church, South St., Newburgh. Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Crematory and burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550.


Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

    Henry J  "Hank" Pecheux moved on to be with the Lord on January 10, 2010, a few days before his 91st birthday. Born in Newburgh, NY on January 19, 1919, he graduated from Tufts University with a degree in Chemistry and went to work for Dupont. He became a production superintendent and worked for Dupont for over 39 years. Hank was a kind and gentle person who always saw the good in others. He was the person most of us strive to be. He will be missed but his memory will live on in the hearts and souls of those who knew him best. Hank was loved by so many people. He was blessed to have had a long and loving relationship with his wife of 65 years, Nelda, who will miss him very much. Their two sons, Nick Pecheux and his wife Rhonda and Chris Pecheux and his wife Debbie, and their families are blessed to have had Hank in their lives. Pam Pecheux also was a significant part of Papa's circle of loved ones. "Papa" to granddaughters Nicole Needham and Kristin Pitts and "GrandDad" to grandsons Andrew and Jay Pecheux, he was always interested in their lives and always looked forward to seeing them. Papa also was blessed with six great grandchildren, Bryce, Chance, Paige, Cade, Kendall and Ty. His sister, Anne Lang, of Jamaica Plain, MA also survives Hank as well as many other loved nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 5 pm until 7 pm on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer.


Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

  Muriel "Mickey" Rosenblum Asher, a life-long resident, entered into rest on October 26, 2011 at Elant in Goshen. She was born on June 27, 1918 to Samuel and Emma Rosenblum in Newburgh, NY. In 1940 she married Lawrence Asher and together they raised two children. Mickey was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Lawrence Asher of Newburgh; her children, Kenneth Asher and his wife, Gwen of Old Greenwich, CT, and Elaine Fried of Newburgh; grandchildren: Lisa Nogel, Stephanie Horwitz, Jason and Matthew Fried; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and a sister-in-law, Renee Rosenblum. She was predeceased by her brother, Harold Rosenblum. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Elant in Goshen, for the compassionate and special care given to Mickey. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 27, at 2:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Jacob in Newburgh. Burial will be in Temple Beth Jacob Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org Funeral arrangements are under the care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc., 845-562-0068. Class of June 1935


Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

    Edward R. Sambells of New Windsor, a retired salesman for Harry Fortunis Co., entered into rest Friday, November 2, 2012 at NYS Veterans Home in Montrose, NY. He was 96. The son of the late Richard B. and Hattie Thorpe Sambells, Edward was born August 12, 1916 Walden, NY. Edward was a member of Moulton Memorial Baptist Church and former member of Chelsea United Methodist Church, 84 years with the Boy Scouts of America, Chaplain and Trustee for the Chelsea Fire Department. He proudly served our country in the United States Army during World War II. Edward is survived by his son Richard H. Sambells and wife Louise of Poway, Ca, grandchildren; Jill Close and Jenifer Ledyard, great-grandchildren; Josh Close and Jessica Ledyard. He was predeceased by his wives Sally Ridings Sambells, Gladys Robinson Sambells and Edith Kessel Sambells. Visitation for family and friends will take place Wednesday, November 7, 2012 from 6 -8 p.m. at White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd., (Rt. 32), Newburgh, NY. Funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m., Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Moulton Memorial Baptist Church, 54 Old Little Britain Rd., Newburgh, NY, with Pastor Derrick V. Lopez officiating. Burial to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh, NY. Class of June 1935


Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

    Samuel G. Sloan Jr. of Newburgh, entered into rest Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Schervier Pavilion in Warwick, NY. Samuel's career started with Sloan Milk Co., then went on serve as the office manager for Daley Oil Co. for many years and also worked for Clark's Pharmacy. He was 94. Samuel was the son of the late Samuel G. and Elizabeth Greenhalgh Sloan Sr., he was born June 1, 1917 in the Town of Newburgh. Survivors include his loving wife, Eleanor Lamont Sloan; sons, Robert Sloan and wife, Cathleen of Highland Lakes, NJ, Leslie Sloan and wife, Dale of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren: Matthew Sloan of Walden, James Sloan and wife, Sara of Sacramento, CA, John Allen and wife, Belinda of Matamoras, PA; great grandchildren, Kameron and Taylor Allen; as well as cousins. Samuel was predeceased his brother, Leslie Sloan. There will be no public visitation. Funeral service for family and friends will be held 11 a.m., Monday, May 14, 2012 at the First Congregational Church, 42 Liberty St. (Washington Heights), Newburgh. Cremation is to follow the funeral service at Cedar Hill Crematory. In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial donations in Sam's memory to the First Congregational Church or to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements under the direction of White & Venuto Funeral Home, 845-562-6550, for directions or condolences please visit www.whiteandvenutofuneralhome.com Class of June 1935


Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

    Elbert "Al" Stillwaggon of the Town of Newburgh, the retired president of Weaver Gas Service and lifelong area resident, entered into rest Saturday, February 6, 2010, at home surrounded by his family. He was 92. The son of the late David A. and Mabel Krum Stillwaggon, Al was born January 2, 1918 in Newburgh. He was predeceased by his wife, Jeannette Weaver Stillwaggon, who died July 5, 2007. He was well-known in the area as the president of Weaver Gas Service from 1953 to 2006. He proudly served our country during World War II in the Army. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor; he served in the European Theatre and was a military governor in Gardelegen, Germany. He was a 63-year member of Cronomer Valley Fire Department, past president of the NYS Propane Gas Assn., past Director National Propane Gas Assn., of which he chaired many committees, a consultant for Insurance companies and lawyers for propane related fire. He also served with the Orange County Hazmat Assn. He conducted seminars and safety schools for propane safety for Ranger Insurance Co. and received their first safety award for propane safety. Nationally known as an expert, Al lectured at Texas A & M University for fire related activities. Additionally, he was a commissioner for the Hudson/Delaware Council for the Boy Scouts of America; a member of the American Legion Post 1420; a member and Sunday school teacher at Gardnertown United Methodist Church for many years, and also held bible study classes at his home for over 30 years. Recently he became a member of Leptondale Bible Church. He is survived by his son, Jim Stillwaggon of France; daughters, Kathy Dawson and her husband, Gary of Fishkill, Joanne Bierschenk and her husband, Dick; his brothers: Don Stillwaggon and his wife, Jeanette, Carl Stillwaggon and his wife, Barbara of the Town of Newburgh; son-in-law, Philip Pisano of Newburgh; brother-in-law, Bud Weaver and his wife, Hope of New Mexico; grandchildren: Jennifer, Jessica, Steven, Julie, Mandarine and Ari; great-grandchildren: Megan, Matthew, Michael and Madison; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was further predeceased by a daughter, Jeanne Stillwaggon. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Leptondale Bible Church, 1771 Route 300, Town of Newburgh. A Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 11, at the church with The Rev. Steve Betcher officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow the service at Gardnertown Cemetery, Union Ave., Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Leptondale Bible Church, 1771 Route 300, Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements by White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 N. Plank Rd. (Route 32), Town of Newburgh; 845-562-6550


Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

    Alice P. Welsh Reilly, of New Windsor, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Wingate at Ulster, Highland. She was 94. Daughter of the late Timothy and Charlotte Johnson Welsh, she was born on August 16, 1917 in Newburgh. On November 16, 1940, she married John J. Reilly in St. Patrick's Church, Newburgh. He predeceased her in 1992. Alice was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake Chapel, Newburgh and worked as a bookkeeper for F&M Trim Shop and Newburgh Country Club. She is survived by her loving children: Peter M. Reilly Sr. and his wife, Kathy of the Town of Newburgh, J. Timothy Reilly and his wife, Rita of Olathe, KS, Patricia Spignardo and her husband, John, Jr. of Wallkill and Sharon Schebesta and her husband, Charles of Naples, FL; grandchildren: Beth Reilly, Peter M. Reilly, Jr. and Angela Naclerio, John Spignardo III and his wife, Michele, Megan Howell and her husband, Danny and Emily Reilly; great-grandchildren: John Tanner Spignardo, Isabella Spignardo and Trevor Spignardo, Alexandra Reilly and Peter M. Reilly III and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her granddaughter, Jenifer Spignardo; brothers, William, James "Ted" and John Welsh; sisters, Annabelle Lochhead and Margaret Welsh. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m on Friday, February 17 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 18 at Our Lady of the Lake Chapel, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. To send a personal condolence or for directions, please visit www.BrooksFH.com  or call 845-561-8300. Class of June 1935





List of above - Please Help if you know of others or have information..

Asher, Lawrence "Larry"
Callahan, Francis Marc
Crist, Edith L
Farrington, Mary L
Foster, William "Bill"
Gabron, Mitchell M.
Gilnick, Evelyn Schoonmaker
Martini, Clara Antonia Lander
McArdle, Daniel J.
Miller, Frederick Alexander
Minerley, Robert W.
Nolan, Josephine C. Kirchner
O'Sullivan, Margaret "Marge" Tompkins Dillon
Pecheux, Henry J  "Hank"
Rosenblum, Muriel "Mickey"Asher
Sambells, Edward R.
Sloan, Samuel G. Jr
Stillwaggon, Elbert "Al"
Welsh, Alice P. Reilly


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