NFA Class of 1941 Memorial Page
Arene,
Carmela "Carm" A. Fossella, of Newburgh, N.Y. a former retired
secretary for Ferguson Adjusters in Newburgh and lifetime area resident,
entered into rest Saturday April 2, 2005, at home. She was 82. Daughter of
the late Achille and Caterina Andriano Arene, she was born January 17,
1923 in Newburgh. She was married to the late Salvatore Fossella. Carmela
attended Newburgh schools and was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy,
Class of '41. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and former
member of the Sacred Heart League. Carm was a caring person who always
opened her heart and home to everyone. She will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her children: Maria C. Dyseven of New Windsor, Joseph V.
Fossella of New York City and East Hampton, Long Island, and Catherine
Fossella of Newburgh; her grandson, Alexander J. Fossella of East Hampton,
Long Island; her sister, Florence M. Arene of Newburgh; her niece, Rosa
Retamozo of Newburgh; and grand-niece Andrea Rose Scott. Besides her
husband Salvatore, Carmela was predeceased by her sister, Mary Rose Arene.
The family will receive their friends from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, April 5 at
the Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 6 in
Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New
Windsor. Memorial contributions on Carmela's behalf may be sent to:
Newburgh Ministry, 9 Johnson St., Newburgh, NY 12550. To send a personal
condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.Brooks-DiDonato.com
Arrao,
Annunciata "Nuncy" Prokosch, 85, died peacefully on May 20, 2008 at home
surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 20, 1922 in Boston,
MA, the daughter of Antonina and Stephen Arrao. She was the wife of Alfred
Prokosch Sr. whom she married on May 23, 1943. He predeceased her on
December 31, 1988. Annunciata was a member of Sacred Heart Parish,
Newburgh, NY. she was co-founder and President of A. Prokosch & Sons
Sheet Metal, established in December 1968. She was very involved with Boy
Scouts of America and Sacred Heart Sports Program where she was lovingly
known as "Grandma" to all. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by
three sons: John and his wife, Mary Ann, Stephen and his wife, Gail, and
Alfred Jr. and his wife, Margherita; two daughters, Susan Prokosch and
Nancy D'Alfonso and her husband, Walter and foster son, Roger Ramjug and
his wife, Brenda; grandchildren,Dr. Gina Cook and her husband, Kevin,
Joanna Zucker and her husband Arnie of Cincinnati, OH, Matthew Prokosch,
Stephen Prokosch, Jr., Scott Prokosch and his wife, Panayota, Tyler and
Lucas Prokosch, David D'Alfonso and his wife Kylene, Dr. Paul D'Alfonso of
Venice Beach, CA, Zachary D'Alfonso,, Nina D'Alfonso and Rebecca, Grace,
Luke and Christian Ramjog, Great-grandchildren, Emily, Katie, Jacob and
John Cook, Benjamin, Claire and Sarah Zucker, Gavin Prokosch, Daniel Lee
and Roman D'Alfonso; and several nieces and nephews. Annunicata was
predeceased by three brothers: Salvatore, Frank and Anthony, and one
sister, Grace Pitkin. Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm on Thursday May
22, and from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 23, at Brooks Funeral Home 481 Gidney
Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, May 24, in Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in
Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
in Annunciata's name may be sent to Sacred Heart Sports Program c/o Susan
Prokosch 565 South St. Newburgh, NY 12550, or the Alfred & Annunciata
Prokosch Scholarship Fund c/o Susan Prokosch, 565 South St. Newburgh NY
12550
Arrotta, Florence Mary Imbasciani of Newburgh and lifelong resident
of the area, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 29, 2013 at home.
She was 89 years old. The daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Lena Mazzulla
Arrotta, she was born on January 26, 1924 in Newburgh. On October 31, 1942
she married Vito Imbasciani, who resides at home. Last year, they
celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. In addition to her husband,
Vito, survivors include her sons: Vito D. Imbasciani and his companion,
George DiSalvo of Los Angeles, CA and Michael F. Imbasciani and his wife,
Barbara of Walden; a daughter, Doreen M. Imbasciani Auchmoody and her
husband, Robert of Port Jervis; seven grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; nine nieces and 17 nephews; a brother, Michael
Arrotta and his wife, Grace of Orlando, FL; brother-in-law, Rocco
Imbasciani and his wife, Leila of Homosassa, FL; five sisters-in-law:
Elizabeth (Imbasciani) DeRosa of Levittown, NY, Paula (Imbasciani) Laurino
of Margate, FL, Graziela F. (Imbasciani) Huey of Stuart, FL, Antoinetta
Imbasciani of Crystal River, FL and Anna Marie (Imbasciani) Kaufman of
Lincoln, RI. In addition to her parents, Florence was predeceased by two
brothers: Louis and Frank Arrotta Jr. and sister and brother-in-law,
Domenica B. (Imbasciani)and Frank LaRose. Visitation will be held from 2
to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 2nd at Brooks Funeral Home, 481
Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on
Friday, May 3rd at the funeral home. Father John Vondras will officiate.
Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.
Bauer,
Adelaide Riccio
Born Nov. 11, 1923 Died
June 18, 1996 in Newburgh
Bayless, Wallace
H. of Rockledge, Fla., a retired field clerk for Central Hudson
Gas and Electric Company, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at Wuestoff
Hospital, Rockledge, Fla. He was 78. Born in Cornwall, he moved to
Brevard County, Fla. in 1985 from Newburgh. A U.S. Army Veteran having
served in the European Theater of Operations during World War II, he was
a member of the 12th Armored Division Association 494th Field Artillery;
Rockledge Country Club; Central Hudson Gas & Electric Company
Quarter Century Club; former member of Grace Methodist Church, Newburgh;
Osiris Catholic Church, Walden; and was an avid square dancer and
golfer. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Bayless of Rockledge, Fla;
one daughter, Gayle Bell of Beaumont, Texas; one brother, Clifford
Bayless of Las Vegas, Nevada; and four grandchildren. Services were held
on Sept. 30 at Florida Memorial Gardens, 5950 South Highway U.S. 1,
Rockledge, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent
to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice, P.O. Box 565002, Rockledge, Fla. 32956.
Arrangements are under the direction of Florida Memorial Gardens,
Rockledge, Fla.
Benson,
Rita Mary Strickland, a longtime Newburgh and Beacon resident, died
Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Curt
and Anne Strickland, in Stoughton, Mass. She was 77. The daughter of
John and Bertha Herbison Benson, she was born Nov. 13, 1922, in
Newburgh. She was married to Richard C. Strickland, who died Oct. 15,
1978. In addition to her son and daughter-in-law, Curt and Anne
Strickland, survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Mary
Catherine Strickland of Conway, S.C; two daughters Suzanne Strickland of
New York City and Sarajo Strickland and her companion, Jim Gingerich, of
Bridgehampton; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Claire Benson of
New Windsor; and six grandchildren, Samantha Henry, Tonja and Jesse
Strickland, and Meaghan, Michael and Conor Strickland. Visitation will
be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Halvey Funeral Home,
24 Willow St., Beacon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11
a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 Willow
St., Beacon. Burial will follow in St. Joachim's Cemetery, Beacon.
Arrangements are under the direction of Halvey Funeral Home, Beacon.
Beretta, Mary Cutrone - 87 of Marlboro, died Saturday May 14, 2011 peacefully at home. Born in Newburgh, on June 19, 1923 , she was the daughter of the late Carlo and the late Julia (Caligani) Beretta. Mary attended NFA, in Newburgh. She was a supervisor for Lily of France Women's Garments in Newburgh. She enjoyed being a home maker. Mrs. Cutrone was a member of Marlboro Senior Citizens, Catholic Daughters, and will be remembered for all her work at St. Mary's Church. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by her husband Gus J. Cutrone who passed away Dec. 15, 2010. And three brothers, John, Frank and Rudolph Beretta. Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at The DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc, 1290 Route 9W, Marlboro. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Route 9W, Marlboro with Father Edward Bader officiating. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lattingtown Road, Marlboro. Memorial donations be made to St. Mary's Food Pantry, Post Office Box 730, Marlboro, 12542, or Hospice Foundation Inc., Memorial Gift Program, 34 Broadway, Kingston 12401.
Beretto, Fausto of Newburgh, N.Y. a machinist supervisor, a Coast Guard
Veteran, and a resident in the Town of Newburgh most of his life, died
Friday, October 26, 2001, at Albany Medical Center, Albany. He was 78.
The son of the late Giacomo Beretta and Domenica Boccagni, he was born
May 18, 1923, in Italy. Mr. Beretta was Past Assistant Chief of
Middlehope Fire Department; NFA Golden Gloves Boxing Champ of 1941;
member of St. Mary's Church, Marlboro; and during WWII, he served at Sea
on Coast Guard Boat #83486 doing anti submarine patrols. Survivors
include wife, Theresa Miccoli Beretta of Town of Newburgh; two sons,
Donald Beretta and Glen A. and Joanne Beretta, all of Town of Newburgh;
one brother, Navarino Beretta of Town of Newburgh; and several nieces
and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Robert Beretta; and sister,
Teresa Mazzola. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday, October 29, at DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc, 1290 Rt 9W P.O Box
537, Marlboro, NY 12542. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's
Church, Tuesday, October 30, at 10:30 a.m. Father Edward Bader will
officiate. Burial will take place Tuesday, October 30, in the St. Mary's
Cemetery, Marlboro, NY 12542. Arrangements by DiDonato Funeral Service,
Inc.
Boris,
Rita Wilkins 84, a resident of Heritage Pointe, Warren, IN,
died Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Marion General Hospital. Rita was born
May 6, 1925 in Newburgh, NY to Joseph and Helen Boris. She was a 1941
graduate of Newburgh Free Academy where she was an honor student and
cheerleader. She graduated from Bates College, Lewiston, ME in 1945 with
a BS degree in Biology and Chemistry. She married 2nd Lt. G. Sanford
(Sandy) Wilkins in 1945 at Stewart Air Field in New York. She retired in
1954, as a Research Assistant from E.R. Squibb & Son to become a
full time mom. In the late 60's she became active in Real Estate, first
as an agent in New Jersey, then as a broker in Massachusetts. After
moving to Marion in 1972, she led a team of volunteers who screened
pre-school children for amblyopia throughout Grant Co., for the Grant
County Association of Workers for the Blind. In 1977 she was honored as
the Association's Worker of the Year. She was also presented with Youth
Service Award under the Governor's Voluntary Action Program in January
1980. Rita was also a volunteer driver for both Meals-On-Wheels and
Cancer Services of Grant County. In addition she also volunteered
countless hours at St. Martins and the Hostess' House Resale Shop.
Surviving her are: husband, G. Sanford "Sandy"; son, Gregory (Janice),
granddaughter, Stacey, step-grandson David, several cousins, as well as
a niece and nephew. She was preceded in death by son, Thomas Richard. A
Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, August 12, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul
Catholic Church, 1009 W. Kem Rd., Marion, IN, with The Rev. Richard
Weisenberger officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory
Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, August 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin
Ave., Marion, IN. Memorials may be directed to Cancer Services of Grant
County, 305 S. Norton Ave., Marion, IN.
Bowman, David Born July 18, 1923 Died Dec. 1984 in Rock Tavern (Listed Camera Shy)
Brandon, Herbert Born Jan. 10, 1923 Died March 2, 2004 (Listed Camera Shy)
Brumm,
Janet Weber a retired school teacher and lifelong area resident, died
November 2, 2005 at Elant at Newburgh. She was 80. The daughter of
Frederick and Ethel McCallin Brumm, she was born November 18, 1924 in
Newburgh. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and Newburgh
Teachers Assoc. Survivors include her husband Walter Weber at home;
daughters, Pamela Weber of Durham, N.C., Gail Duncan of Chapel Hill,
N.C.; niece Michelle Kirkman of Nahant, Mass.; cousin, Nancy Tierney of
Beacon. The family will receive friends Friday, November 4, 2005, from 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 N. Plank
Rd. (Rt 32), Town of Newburgh. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday,
November 5 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at
Fishkill Rural Cemetery, 801-Rt9, Fishkill. In lieu of flowers, kindly
make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association Mid-Hudson
Chapter, 22 Freedom Plains Road, Ste. 102, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2647.
Funeral arrangements under direction of White & Venuto Funeral Home.
Burkoski, Pearl of Newburgh, entered into rest on Friday, August 1, 2008, at Elant at Newburgh. She was 85. The daughter of the late Wesyl and Mary Karas Burkoski, she was born March 1, 1923, in Newburgh, NY Pearl was a lifetime parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Newburgh and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She retired from New York Telephone Company, where she worked for over 30 years at the Liberty St. office in Newburgh. She is survived by her brother, Michael "Mickey" Burkoski and his wife Lyn of Naples, Fl; sister-in-law, Fortune Burkoski of Newburgh; nephews, Paul Ciaccio and his wife, Cheryl, Stephen Ciaccio, Greg Ciaccio and John Burkoski and his wife, Amy; nieces,Diane Case and her husband, Ron, Beth Dombroski and her husband Chris, Mary and Jennifer Burkoski; several great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Anne Ciaccio and brother, John "Lefty" Burkoski. Visitation wil be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 4 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Newburgh. Entombment will follow in Cedar Hill Mausoleum, Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pearl's memory may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church Restoration Fund, 145 Benkard Ave. Newburgh, NY 12550 (Camera Shy)
Camp,
Everett B. of Newburgh, a lifetime area resident, entered into rest on
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital. He was 88
years old. The son of the late Everett C. and Gertrude A. (Williams)
Camp, he was born September 2, 1924 in Beacon, NY. Everett married
Mildred Amundsen on June 20, 1947 in Maryland. Everett was a graduate of
NFA and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during
World War II aboard the USS Intrepid. He worked for Texaco Laboratories
in Beacon for 40 Years. Everett is survived by his loving wife of 65
years, Mildred, at home; his sons: Ronald W. and his wife, Patricia A.
Camp of Supply, NC, Dennis E. and Sandra K. Camp of Anchorage, AK; his
daughter-in-law, Rose Camp, wife of the late Bruce A. Camp of
Montgomery, NY; a sister, Gloria Montgomery of New Paltz, NY; a brother,
Roger and his wife, Mary Camp of West Springfield, MA; seven grandsons;
11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will
be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 13 at Brooks Funeral
Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Funeral Service will be held on
Friday, December 14 at 11 a.m. at Union Presbyterian Church with Rev.
Mason officiating. Burial will follow with Military Honors in Woodlawn
Cemetery, New Windsor.
Carangi,
Angelina "Angie" Colandrea, of Newburgh, N.Y. Angie was born in
Newburgh on January 22, 1924, the daughter of the late Oscar and Rose
Leone Carangi. Until her retirement in 1989, she was employed by the
Newburgh City School District. She worked 16 years at the Gardnertown
School and five years at the Adult Education Office at Newburgh Free
Academy. In 1991 she and her husband, Tony, moved to Palm Bay, Fla. She
is a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Palm Bay and St. Francis
of Assisi in Newburgh. Angie became the first scout leader at Sacred
Heart Church in Newburgh at the age of 19. She was the leader of Troop
28 for many years and when the girls were ready for Seniors, she then
lead both troop 28 and 42 for several years. She received her 30 year
pin in Girl Scouting. Angie served as president of the Newburgh Girl
Scout Leader's Club, president of the Newburgh Girl Scout Council, was
camp director for the Brownie Day Camp and camp counsellor at Camp
Wakoda. She received the Silver Cross for Excellence in Catholic Girl
Scouting at a ceremony at St. Patrick's Cathedral presided by Cardinal
Spellman. This is the highest award the New York Archdiocese presents to
catholic leaders. Angie served as president of the Gardnertown Parent
Teacher Association (PTA), president of the South Junior High PTA, and
president of the Newburgh Free Academy PTA. She was presented the Life
Membership pin from the Gardnertown PTA. She also served as president of
the Central Council PTA. Angie was mother's march chairman for the March
of Dimes for many years in Newburgh and the surrounding area. She served
as president of the Board of Directors of the Ulster, Sullivan, Orange
County Catskill Area Chapter for the National Foundation March of Dimes.
Angei was a life member of the Winona Lake Ladies Auxiliary and served
as president in 1962 to 1963 and 1963 to 1964 and again in 1980 to 1981
and 1981 to 1982. She was parade chairman for many years for the
auxiliary. She was a charter member of the Orange County Ladies
Auxiliary and served as president. She held membership in the Hudson
Valley Volunteer Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary where she served on the
Board of Directors and editor of the Chatterbox. She also held
membership in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Firemen's Auxiliary of the
State of New York (LAFASNY). She served as county vice president to the
Hudson Valley Auxiliary as a representative of the Orange County Ladies
Auxiliary. Angie was recipient of the Jaycees Distinguished Citizen
Award in 1974 and also the Citizen Recognition of the Year form the
American Legion Post 1420, Town of Newburgh, in 1975. In Palm Bay she
became active in the Greater Palm Bay Senior Center and is a life
member, member of the Board of Directors where she serves as
correspondence secretary, and office manager. She was also secretary for
St. Joseph's Catholic Seniors on the Move and was a professional escort
for their trips through Harbor City Travel and Tours. She represented
the Center at monthly TRIAD and South S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Lawmen
Together). She was also a member of RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer
Program). She also represented the Center as a volunteer with the State
Comptroller's Office as a member of the Scam Prevention Committee. She
and her husband volunteered to go th clubs, organizations, nursing homes
etc. to educate the public on existing scams especially against seniors.
They also published a monthly article on scam prevention in Senior Life
Newspaper. She received her Certificate of Graduation from the first
State Attorney's Citizen's Academy held in Palm Bay. She was also a food
donor for St. Joseph's Bereavment Ministry. She was 1941 graduate of
Newburgh Free Academy. Survivors include her husband, Anthony "Tony" of
53 years; one son, Dominick J. Colandrea of Newburgh; two daughters,
Donna Colandrea Vaught and her husband, Gary, of Palm Beach, Fla., and
Dorianne Warren of the Town of Newburgh; one granddaughter, Dawn Babcock
of Palm Bay, Fla.; five grandsons, Christian Vaught of Tuxedo Park;
Gabriel and Jeremiah Vaught of Palm Bay, Fla, and Nicholas and
Christopher Warren of the Town of Newburgh; one great granddaughter,
Brittany Ann Babcock of Palm Bay, Fla.; one brother, Lee Carangi and his
wife, Linda, of Buxton, N.C.; plus many nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by one sister, Camille Carangi Armer and two brothers,
Anthony and Frank Carangi. The family will receive their friends on
Friday, October 10 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brooks-DiDonato
Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be held on Saturday, October 11 at St. Francis of Assisi Church,
Newburgh. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. To send a
personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit
www.Brooks-DiDonato.com
Carbone,
Mike A. of New Windsor, entered into rest on Sunday, October 23,
2011 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. He was 88. Son of the
late Cesideo and Catherine Rotundo Carbone, he was born on May 10, 1923
in West, VA. Mike was a Supervisor at Dupont Stauffer in Newburgh, and
also an Usher at Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. He was a gentle,
generous man who touched the lives of all he met. He dedicated himself
to his wife, friends, and family. He was happiest while with his
grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary
Palermo Carbone of New Windsor; two sons, Michael Carbone and his wife,
Joan, of Bloomingburg, NY, and Christopher Carbone and his wife, Tina,
of Plano, TX; a brother, Adam Carbone of New Windsor; two sisters,
Dorothy Cerone of the Town of Newburgh, and Elizabeth Crisci and her
husband, Al, of the Town of Newburgh; four grandchildren: Kevin and his
wife, Carri, Michael and his wife, Marcey, Chris, and Gabby; and several
nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. In addition to his parents,
he was predeceased by three brothers, Frank, Paul, and Quiedo. Memorial
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26 at Brooks
Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Funeral Mass will be
celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 27 at Sacred Heart Church,
Newburgh. To send a personal condolence or for directions, please visit
www.BrooksFH.com or call
845-561-8300.
Chesser,
Robert Born Sept. 18
1923 Died Sept. 29, 1997 in Newburgh
Chumas, Stanley of
Newburgh, N.Y. a retired employee for IBM and lifetime area resident,
entered into rest Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in St. Luke's Hospital. He was
79. Son of the late Speros and Catherine Callas Chumas, he was born
April 5, 1923, in Newburgh. Mr. Chumas was a graduate of Newburgh Free
Academy, Class of 1941, where he was a 4 letter man, a star football
player and was involved in golden gloves boxing. After high school he
went on to play semi-pro football. He proudly served his country in the
U.S. Army, receiving numerous medals and commendations. His many
memberships in the area include a long time membership of the American
Legion in Newburgh, Post 152, VFW Newburgh Post 1162, Orange County
Republican Committee, DUSO League, Board of Realtors and American
Bowling League. He was also a coach for St. Mary's basketball and
Pop-Warner football. Survivors include his beloved wife of 55 years,
Marie Kaleel Chumas, whom he married on his birthday, April 5, 1947, in
St. Mary's Church; his loving children, Linda (Chumas) Kantrowitz and
her husband, Edward of Hopewell Junction, Patricia Chumas of Newburgh,
Stanley V. Chumas and his wife, Patsy of Houston, Texas and Michael
Chumas and his wife, Michelle of Newburgh; two brothers, John Chumas and
his wife, Antoinette of New Windsor and Peter Chumas of Newburgh; six
grandchildren, Brian and Lisa Kantrowitz, Michael and Victoria "Tori"
Chumas and Jason and Angela Chumas and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by five brothers, Perry, Nicholas, Zachary, George
and Charles Chumas; a sister, Irene Chumas and a sister-in-law, Marlene
"Molly" O'Rourke. Family will receive their friends from 4 to 8 p.m.
today, May 16, at the Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave.,
Newburgh. The American Legion Post 152 of Newburgh will hold a service
at 4:15 p.m. today, May 16, and the VFW will also hold a service today,
May 16, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be offered at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, in St. Mary's Church, Newburgh.
Father William Scafidi and Reverend Mr. John Buckley will officiate.
Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Joachim Cemetery,
Beacon. Memorial contributions on Mr. Chuma's behalf may be sent to St.
Mary's Restoration Fund, 180 South St., Newburgh, N.Y. 12550.
Arrangements were made by Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, Newburgh. To
send a personal condolence or directions to the funeral home, please
visit Brooks-DiDonato.com.
Collins, Shirley Purcell, of Charlotte NC, passed away peacefully on
November 29, 2014, at the age of 90. At the time of her death, she was
surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late John A. and Helen May
Collins, Shirley was born on July 25, 1924, in Newburgh, NY. She
graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1941. Shirley was employed by
the Bell Telephone Company for 35 years, serving as an Office Manager
for the Traffic Division of the company when she retired. Upon
retirement, she moved to Charlotte so that she could be close to her
family. Shirley remained very active in retirement. Her volunteer
activities included: working in the gift shop at Presbyterian Hospital
Main, tutoring children at Piney Grove Elementary School, serving on the
Parish Council at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, and ushering at
Ovens Auditorium and Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Shirley loved
reading, gardening, going to the movies, Broadway plays, and attending
dance performances of her granddaughter, Allison. Shirley adored her
granddaughter, Allison and grandson Ryan and loved spending time with
them. Her great-grandchildren Kennedy, Collin, Odin, Reagan, John and
Jackson were the light of her life. Shirley also enjoyed spending time
with her friends and fellow ushers from Blumenthal Performing Arts
Center and with her soulmate and companion Max Wein. Shirley was
predeceased by two brothers, John G. Collins and Gilbert J. Collins, her
sister, Virginia P. Gordon, and nephew, Michael Gordon. Survivors
include her son, Richard M. Purcell II and his wife Shane, granddaughter
Allison P. Cyphers and her husband Christopher, grandson Ryan Purcell
and his wife Ashley and great-grandchildren Kennedy Purcell, Collin
Purcell, Reagan Purcell, John Moore, Jackson Moore, and Odin Cyphers.
She is also survived by her niece Leigh Cleary and nephew Walter Gordon,
great-niece Tami Cleary, great-nephew Shawn Cleary and great-great-niece
and -nephew Brett and Ava. The family wishes to thank their many
neighbors, friends and especially Fr. Paul Gary for the loving kindness
and care they provided during Shirley's final days. Special thanks go
out to Dena and Audrey of Novant and Palliative Care for their excellent
care and support. Shirley was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church of
Mint Hill. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Shirley on Saturday,
December 27, at 11:00 am at Saint Luke Catholic Church of Mint Hill,
13700 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill, with inurnment immediately following the
Mass. A reception at the church will follow. In lieu of flowers the
family suggests that contributions be made to St. Luke Catholic Church
to purchase additional Assistive Devices used by the hearing impaired
members of the parish. Online condolences to the family may be made atwww.loweneddofuneralhome.com
The family is being served by Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home of Charlotte.
Coons,
Audrey Frances Giordano, longtime Beacon N.Y. resident, entered into
rest, Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at Fishkill Health Center. She was 80.
Daughter of the late Clayton and Marian Baker Coons, she was born
November 13, 1923 in Newburgh. On August 25, 1942 she married Carmine D.
Giordano. Mr. Giordano survives at home. In her younger years, she was
active with CYO and was a cub scout den mother. She was also a former
member of St. John's Womens Club. In addition to her husband of 61
years, she is survived by her children: Michelle Zane and her husband,
Brian of Beacon, Carla Robinson and her husband, John of Marlboro,
Michael Giordano and his wife, Christine of Salt Point, Gina Morgan of
Beacon and Danielle Haran and her husband Brian of Fishkill;
grandchildren: Kara Diem, Brandon and Courtney Zane, Jessica and Sara
Robinson, Lauren and Timothy Morgan, Kaitlyn and Kristofer Giordano and
Emma, Jordan and Camryn Haran. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Karen Giordano in August of 1966
and her sister Margaret Pacenza. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2004 at Halvey Funeral Home, 24 Willow St.,
Beacon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on
Saturday, May 29 at St. John the Evangelist, Willow St., Beacon.
Interment will follow in the family plot in St. Joachim's Cemetery,
Washington Ave., Beacon. Memorial donations on Audrey's behalf may be
made to Alzheimer's Association, Mid-Hudson Chapter, 2 Jefferson Plaza,
Suite 203, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4027. Arrangements are under the
direction of Peter T. and William J. Halvey, Halvey Funeral Home,
Beacon. To send the family a condolence or for directions, please visit
Copeletti, Rudolph J. of Town of Newburgh, entered into rest on
June 24, 2014 at Elant at Meadow Hill in Newburgh. He was 92 years old.
The son of the late Agostino and Rosa (Bigozzi) Copeletti, Rudolph was
born on February 9, 1922 in Valmosala, Italy. Rudolph worked for IBM in
Poughkeepsie, NY until his retirement. A very proud WWII veteran,
Rudolph served in the US Navy from 1942 until receiving an honorable
discharge in 1945. He was a machinist mate aboard several ships. While
he served he earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Ribbon, and
the European Theatre Victory Medal. Survivors include his loving wife of
27 years, Louise (Eisloeffel) Copeletti at home; his children: Peter and
his wife Debby of Saratoga Springs, NY, John and his wife Kathleen of
Cazenovia, NY, Michael of Hollywood, FL; his stepson Paul Mims of
Hopewell Junction and stepdaughter Sharon and her husband Peter Owejan
of New Windsor; his sisters: Madeline and her husband Mark Nuzzo of
Hudson, FL and Annie and her husband William Baxter of Town of Newburgh;
his sisters-in-law: Ruth Copeletti of New Windsor, Jane Scagnelli of
Newburgh and Marie Copeletti of FL; his step-grandchildren: Jeffrey
Owejan and Scott and his wife Ryoko Owejan; and his
step-great-grandchildren: Blayden, Jayda, Lynn, Lui, and Lyden. In
addition to his parents, Rudolph was predeceased by his first wife,
Elizabeth Copeletti; his brothers: Anthony and Thomas Copeletti; and his
sister Julie Copelett Wayi. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm on Friday,
June 27 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A funeral
service officiated by Rev. Jeffrey Hooker will be held at 10 am on
Saturday, June 28 at Brooks Funeral Home. Burial with military honors
will follow at Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor. The family would like to
thank the Elant Nursing Home at Meadow Hill (Second Floor West) for
their kindness, care, and compassion during Rudy’s stay at their
facility. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Rudolph’s
name to Grace United Methodist Church, 468 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550
or to a charity of one’s choice.
Cornish,
Ann C. Moore, of New Windsor, a retired movie theater manager for 40
years and lifelong resident of the area, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000,
at Cornwall Hospital. She was 77. The daughter of Harry and Anna Mae
Elmendorf Cornish, she was born Jan. 4, 1923, in Newburgh. She was the
widow of Retired Newburgh Police Lieutenant Samuel W. Moore. Survivors
include two sons, Alan W. Moore and his wife Jean of the Town of
Newburgh and David K. Moore and his wife Kerri of Murrietta, Calif; four
daughters, Linda A. Moore of New Windsor, Elaine DaSilva and her husband
Joe of New Windsor, Barbara J. White of Ontario, Calif. and Cheryl L.
Moore of Harbor City, Calif; three grandchildren, Jason and Justin Moore
and Amy Ramos; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7
to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Hudson Valley Funeral Home, 239
Quassaick Ave (Route 94), New Windsor. Funeral services will be held at
10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the funeral home. The Rev. Jack Hyatt will
officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Mid-Hudson Chapter of
the Alzheimer's Association, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 102, Poughkeepsie,
N.Y. 12601-4027. Arrangements are under the direction of Hudson Valley
Funeral Home, New Windsor.
Corrado, Michael J. a lifetime resident of
Newburgh, entered into rest on April 23, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospital
Newburgh, NY. He was 90. Son of the late Dominick and Maria Corrado, he
was born February 18, 1922 in Newburgh. Michael proudly served his
country in the U.S. Army and the Merchant Marines as a Radio Operator.
He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh and a member of
the Holy Name Society. Survivors include his brother Charles J. Corrado
of Newburgh; two sisters, Anita M. Corti and Louise C. McKibben, both of
Newburgh; nieces Marie Rattazzi of North Carolina and Carol Traver of
Pleasant Valley; nephews, Robert Corti of Vermont and William Corti of
New Windsor and several great-nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by
his sister Fanny Corrado, his brother Benjamin Corrado and step-sister
Antoinette DeBenedictus. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 7-9 pm on
Thursday, April 26 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave. Newburgh. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Friday, April 27 in
Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh, with Father William Scafidi officiating.
Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. (In Camera Shy)
Costa,
Joan R. of Newburgh, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011, at the
Schervier Pavilion, Warwick. She was 88. Daughter of the late Anthony
and Josephine Cannistraci Costa, she was born December 31, 1922 in
Newburgh. Joan was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh, and
a retired teacher for the Newburgh City School District. She received
her Bachelors' degree from SUNY New Paltz and Master's from Middlebury
College. Survivors include her sister, Theresa Hubbard of Fishkill;
brother Joseph Costa of Newburgh; several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her sisters, Annunciata Costa and Marie Fern; brothers,
William, Louis and Angelo Costa. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m.,
Monday February 14, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday,
February 15 at Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in
Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. To send condolences or for direction,
please visit www.BrooksFH.com
or call 845-561-8300.
Crisci, Alfonso
Al J. a lifetime resident of Newburgh, entered into rest Saturday,
November 13, 2010 in Castle Point Veteran's Medical Center in Castle
Point, NY. He was 87. Son of the late James and Theresa (Amorosi)
Crisci, he was born on June 14, 1923 in Newburgh. He married his beloved
wife Mary (Green) in Brisbane, Australia on June 2, 1945. Al was a
graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and proudly served his country in the
U.S. Army during World War II where he earned the World War II Victory
Medal, American Service Medal and the Philippines Liberation Ribbon with
Bronze Star. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church where he served
as an usher, a member of American Legion, and was inducted into the
Bowling Hall of Fame and the Softball Hall of Fame, and was a Baseball
Pitcher for the Yankee Farm Team. He will be fondly remembered as a
beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors
include his loving wife, Mary, at home; his children, James Crisci and
his companion, Ginny Marta of Newburgh, Theresa Morehead and son-in-law,
Ronald G. Morehead Sr. of Marlboro and Janette Brannigan of Ormond
Beach, FL; grandchildren, Alan Angelone and wife, Cheryl, Kevin Angelone
and wife, Julie, Ronald Morehead, Jr. and companion, Wendy Caliendo,
Tracey Tamburri and husband, Michael, A. Lincoln Morehead and wife,
Lillian, and Kelly Crisci; great-grandchildren: Lucas, Lauren, Zachary,
Jeremy, Onorino, Giovanni, Robert, Cole and Karina. He was predeceased
by his brother, Mike Crisci; his sister, Jennie Blazick, his son-in-law,
Patrick Brannigan. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday,
November 17, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November
18 in Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Calvary
Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
sent to the Wounded Warrior Project at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
Cunningham,
Mary R. Obermeyer of New Windsor, N.Y. a homemaker, entered into rest on
August 16, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was 82. The daughter of the
late John and Alice Morrow Cunningham, she was born February 1, 1923 in
Newburgh, N.Y. Mrs. Obermeyer was a member of Catholic Daughters; St.
Mary's Church; St. Mary's Rosary Society, and St. Mary's Seniors. The
widow of John Obermeyer, she is survived by four sons: Michael Obermeyer
of Plattekill, Carl Obermeyer of East Amherst, John Obermeyer of New
Windsor, and Denis Obermeyer of Washington, D.C.; five daughters:
Patricia Smith of Cornwall, Teresa Svetich of Sacramento, Calif., Joan
Acquaro of Port Orange, Fla., Marie Marshall of Gaithersburg, Md., and
Kathleen Heidmann of Newburgh; three brothers: Frank Cunningham of
Tampa, Fla., David Cunningham of Sebring, Fla., and William Cunningham
of Oceanport, N.J.; 17 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She
was predeceased by two daughters, Ellen and Alice Obermeyer. Calling
hours will be held on Thursday August 18, 2005 from 4-8 PM at the Doulin
Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh, N.Y. A
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 19 at 11:00 AM in St.
Mary's Church in Newburgh, with Father William Scafidi officiating.
Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Donations may be to St. Mary's
Church, 180 South St., Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements are under the
care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc.
Dabrusin, Evelyn Gruberg 87, a long-time Poughkeepsie resident,
died peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2011. Evelyn was born in Newburgh,
NY on October 20, 1923 to Mollie and Jacob Dabrusin, the youngest of
three children. Evelyn grew up in Newburgh and was a graduate of
Newburgh Free Academy. Evelyn married Jacob Gruberg of Kingston, NY on
November 2, 1947. They made their home in Newburgh and became involved
in B'Nai Israel Synagogue, where Evelyn was already a lifelong member.
Evelyn and Jack continued their involvement when B'Nai Israel later
became Congregation Agudas Israel. Evelyn taught Sunday School at Agudas
Israel for 25 years and was also very active in the Daughters of Agudas
Israel, Hadassah, and B'nai B'rith Women. Upon moving to Poughkeepsie in
1969, Evelyn and Jack continued their involvement at Agudas Israel and
also joined Shomre Israel, where Evelyn served on their sisterhood
board. She also joined the Brandeis University National Women's
Committee and served as Treasurer, Vice President of Membership,
Historian, and President. Evelyn is survived by her husband of 63 years,
Jack; her son, Stephen Gruberg; her daughter and son-in-law, Robin and
Steven Licker, and her five grandchildren: Stephen and David Gruberg and
Michael, Glenn, and Marcie Licker. She is also survived by several
nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her brother, Harry Dabrusin
and her sister, Gertrude Wayne. Evelyn loved spending time with her
family and especially enjoyed hosting many holidays and other family
celebrations. Evelyn and Jack also loved to travel. Evelyn spent many
summers with her family at the beach in New Jersey. Funeral services
will be held on Wednesday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Agudas
Israel, 290 North Street, Newburgh. The family will sit Shiva at the
Licker home in Poughkeepsie on the following dates: Wednesday July 13,
7-9 p.m.; Thursday July 14, 1-4 and 6-9 p.m.; Sunday July 17, 1-4 and
6-9 p.m.; and Monday July 18, 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to the Alzheimers Association, Hospice of Dutchess County, or
Congregation Agudas Israel.
D’Addio,
Hortense H. Fannie Pascale, long-time resident of Marlboro N.Y. and a
homemaker, died July 4, 2004 at St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh, NY. She
was 79. The daughter of Clemente D'Addio and Clementina Vigliotti, both
deceased, she was born August 2, 1924 in Newburgh, NY. Survivors include
her son, Michael J. and his wife Diana Pascale of Florida; daughters:
Mary Lou and her husband Daniel Jackson of Marlboro and Patricia and her
husband John Perullo of Marlboro; brother, Americk and his wife Joan
D'Addio of Florida; grandson, Daniel and his wife Kristin Jackson III;
granddaughters: Stacey and her husband Christopher Campbell and Erica
and her husband Matthew Chanowsky; grandson, John Perullo Jr.;
great-grandchildren: Daniel Jackson IV and Matthew Jackson, also several
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Carmen A.
Pascale who died in 1982 and her brothers: Louis and Anthony D'Addio. At
the request of the family there will be no public visitation. There will
be a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's
Church, Route 9W, Marlboro to which relatives and friends are invited.
Father Edward Bader will officiate. Entobment will take place July 6,
2004 in the Cedar Hill Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests doations be made to American Diabetes Assoc., Estern Regional
Office, 50 Colvin Ave., Albany, NY 12205-1106. Arrangements by The
DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc., 1290 Rt. 9W, Marlboro, NY.
Davis,
Lillian E. Riglioni, of Newburgh, N.Y. a retired sales person for Sears,
entered into rest Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at Field Home Holly
Comfort Nursing Home. She was 79. The daughter of the late William and
Gertrude Davis, she was born January 11, 1923 in Newburgh. She was the
widow of Joseph Riglioni. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Jr. and
Anthony of Newburgh; two daughters, Adrienne Torelli and Adonna Raab of
Newburgh; one brother, William Davis of Newburgh; three sisters, Gloria
Hansen, Joan Bowen, Nira Gerken, all of Newburgh; 13 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be
held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, December 20 at the Doulin
Newburgh Funeral Home Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh. Funeral
services will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, December 21 at Sacred
Heart Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were made
by the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc., Newburgh.
Dear,
Robert Born Sept. 4,
1922 Died March 15, 2007 in Pennsylvania
DeBasio,
Louis Born July 1, 1922
Died June 1987
DeGroff, Ann M. Mason died November 22, 2013 at Elant Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center in Fishkill. The family is grateful for the
compassion and care shown to her by the staff at Elant. She was 91 years
old. The daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Minerva Weeks DeGroff, was
born on December 15, 1921 in Newburgh, NY. Ann married William P. Mason
on July 22, 1945. Bill Predeceased her in 1973. Ann was a devoted and
loving mother, and the worlds best grandmother. She was loved by
everyone she touched with her kindness. Ann was a member of Grace
Methodist Church in Newburgh. She was also a member of the Order of the
Eastern Star. Ann is survived by her daughter, Alice and her husband,
Steven Foose of Wallkill, their two children, Jessica Foose Kratochwil
and her husband, Steven of Pine Bush, and Justin Foose and his
girlfriend, Lisa Cohen of Wallkill; and her son, William P. Mason Jr.
and his wife, Lisa of Hannibal, their four sons: Liam, Jared, Sean,
Lucas Mason, all of Hannibal; two sisters, Marion Curlew of Homer, Helen
Crawshaw and her husband, Roger of Newburgh; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and loving husband, Ann was predeceased by
her brother, John "Jack" DeGroff and sisters: Ruth O'Neil, Alice Gross,
Lucille Carbone. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday
December 2nd at the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association atwww.alz.org
or your local Humane Society. Arrangements are under the care of
Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc.,
845-562-0068.
Submitted by catherine carbone fiore 1965 <catherinefiore2@yahoo.com This was my Aunt Annie.. we all loved her and miss her very much...she is with Uncle Billy, My Mom, 2 sisters, our beloved Nana De Groff and Grandpa DeGroff and Uncle Jack...always in our hearts....
Denton,
Warren of Newburgh, a lifelong area resident and a retired service
manager for Ira Conklin & Sons in Newburgh, died Friday, February 8,
2002, at Saint Luke's Hospital, Newburgh. He was 80. The son of the late
Durant A. Denton and Myrtle DuBois Denton, he was born October 14, 1921,
in Staten Island. He was the husband of Genevieve "Gene" Munday Denton.
He was a World War II Marine Corp veteran and a member of Phi Sig Ki
Newburgh. Survivors include his widow, and one grandson. He was
predeceased by a son, Warren Denton Jr. There will be no calling hours.
Burial in Wallkill Valley Cemetery is private. Donations may be made to
the Alzheimer's Association, Mid-Hudson Chapter 22 Freedom Plains Road
Suite 102, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2647. Funeral arrangements by James F.
Lulves Funeral Home Inc., Cornwall-On-Hudson.
DeRose,
Madeline-Marie of Newburgh, N.Y. a 35-year retiree of the United States
Military Academy, West Point, entered into rest at Vassar Brothers
Hospital, Poughkeepsie on Thursday, March 4, 2004. She was 80. Daughter
of the late Joseph and Madeline Calvetti DeRose, she was born March 22,
1923 in Newburgh. Marie was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, and a
member of Sacred Heart League and the VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by
her Godchildren, Cathy DeMeo and Shawn DeMeo and cousin, Shirley
Policano and several other cousins. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4
on Sunday, March 7 at Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave.,
Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on
Monday, March 8 at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow in Calvary
Cemetery in New Windsor. To send a personal condolence or for directions
to the funeral home, please visit Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home.
DeWitt,
Kenneth C. 87 of Highland Falls, passed away peacefully at St.
Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Cornwall on Monday, November 30, 2009. Son
of the late William L. DeWitt and Helen Mae Plumstead DeWitt, Kenneth
was born October 27, 1922 in Newburgh NY A family statement reads:
"Lovingly known as "Pops" he loved his family, golf, bowling and driving
his yellow 1973 Ford Torino station wagon. He will be sadly missed." Ken
attended Newburgh Schools. He soon went on to serve in the U.S. Army, a
proud veteran of World War II. He retired in 1987 as a Sales
Representative from Marine Midland Bank. He was a member and director of
the Newburgh Bowling Association, a founder and first president/director
of the Newburgh Bowling Association Hall of Fame, and elected to the
Hall of Fame in 1981. Ken was a life member of the Middle Hope Fire
Company, a member of the United Commercial Travelers, and charter member
of the West Point/Highland falls Rotary Club. Survivors include his
loving wife, Julie of 43 years; daughter, Kenise Brunet and husband John
of Newburgh; sons, Kenneth M. DeWitt and his wife Fran of Highland Falls
and Joseph M. DeWitt of New York City; grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be
held Thursday, December 3, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at William F. Hogan
Funeral Home, 135 Main St. Highland Falls. Funeral services will be held
Friday, December 4 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Joseph
Smolinski officiating. Cremation will follow in Cedar Hill Crematory,
Middle Hope. Memorial contributions may be made to The Kaplan Family
Hospice Residence, 800 Stony Brook Court Newburgh NY 12550
Dillon,
Stanley Born Sept. 29, 1920 Died March
1984 in Newburghh
Donahue,
James Born May 5, 1922 Died April
1979 in Newburgh
Elliott,
Thomas Born Sept. 24, 1924
Died Oct 27, 1997
Epstein,
Stanley a lifelong resident of Newburgh entered into rest on February
25, 2009 he was 86. The son of the late Ed and Bertha (Lewis) Epstein he
was born on March 27, 1922 in Newburgh, NY. On March 18, 1967 he married
Ella L. Moore who passed away on January 11, 2006. He is survived by his
son: Mark Epstein of Newburgh, NY. A cousin Irene (Renee) Grieco and
Several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Roland
(Bob) Epstein. Stanley worked at J. C. Penney, Newburgh, NY until his
retirement. He was and avid bowler and enjoyed his leisure time.
Visitation will take place Sunday, March 1, from 1-4 p.m at Copeland
Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South. Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY. A
Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2009 at the
funeral home. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie,
NY. Funeral arrangements are by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc
Fanning,
Margaret P. Plona, of Cornwall on Hudson, N.Y. a retired secretary for
Operating Engineers Local 825, entered into rest on Monday, July 16,
2001 at Cornwall Hosptial. She was 79. The daughter of Thomas J. and
Martha Harris Fanning Sr., she was born on Sept. 15, 1921. She was the
widow of Albert Plona, who passed away on Aug. 8, 1986. Survivors
include three daughters, Margaret "Peggy" Milich and her husband,
Charlie of New Windsor, Susan Plona and Nancy Calamari and her husband,
Terrance, all of Cornwall on Hudson; six grandchildren, Kerri Natkiel,
Kristin Milich, Kasey Milich, Kate Milich, Steven Calamari, and Andrew
Calamari; one great grandchild, Sydney Natkiel; and several nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Thomas J. Fanning Jr.,
John R. Fanning and Robert J. Fanning; and one sister, Marion Smith.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., today, Wednesday, July 18,
at the Coloni Funeral Home, Rt. 9W, New Windsor. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 19, in St. Thomas
of Canterbury Church, Cornwall. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery,
New Windsor. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Coloni
Funeral Home. For directions and guest book please go to www.Legacy.com
Flemming,
John "Jack" Born August 31, 1923
Died Nov. 1987 in Newburgh + wife Barbara Wilson
Flemming NFA 44
Posted by Bob Wilson 52
John J. "Jack" Flemming entered Columbia University in the Fall of
1941, but after his freshman year, enlisted as an officer candidate in
the U. S. Army Air Corps. After attending OCS school in Chicago, he was
assigned to the 15th Air Force in the China-Burma-India theater of
operations as a Weather Observer flying over "The Hump" on missions as a
crew member of B-25 bombers. In the Fall of 1946, after returning to his
home at 217 Dubois Street in Newburgh, Jack enrolled in the 5-year
School of Architecture at Syracuse University. While in college, he
married Barbara Jean "Bunny" Wilson, NFA Class of 1944, of Farrell
Street in Newburgh, in June, 1948. Upon graduation in 1951, he joined
the Gordon Marvel architectural firm on Second Street in Newburgh. A few
years later, he joined with fellow Marvel employee George Silverman and
they formed the Flemming & Silverman firm, with offices in a former
drugstore on Grand Street near the old County Courthouse. The business
thrived, and they soon designed and built their own offices on formerly
vacant land at the corner of Fullerton and Gidney Avenues, where Jack
remained until poor health forced him to retire to his family's home on
Powelton Circle in Balmville in the early 1980's. He and his late wife
"Bunny" (who passed away just over a year after Jack) left four
children: Jeffrey Stephen, of Harvard University; Peter Wilson, of
Springfield and now Fairfax Landing, VA; Gregory John, of NY City and
Leonardo, NJ; and Lisa Ann, of Newburgh and Tampa, FL, and seven
grandchildren. He was the son of John and Edith Crist Flemming of Dubois
Street. His father was a pressman for the NEWBURGH EVENING NEWS for many
years. (Jack was their only child.)......... In addition to his skills
as an architect and a draftsman, Jack was an accomplished and well-known
award-winning watercolorist.
Frederico,
Santo Born March 19, 1921
Died April 1977
Frost,
John Born Jan.24,
1923 Died October 1979
Gardella, Gloria 88, formerly of Newburgh, died January 21, 2011. She
had been a resident at Wingate in Beacon nursing home since October
2009. Born in Newburgh on July 26, 1922, she was the daughter of Charles
and Grace Gardella. Gloria grew up in Newburgh where she attended
school. Until her retirement in 1980, Gloria worked as an Administrative
Assistant in the Department of Social Services for the State of New York
in Goshen. She was an active member of St. Patrick's Parish on Grand
Street in Newburgh, where she volunteered at the church's soup kitchen
for many years. Before her sight failed, Gloria was an avid knitter and
donated many of her knitted items to St. Patrick's church bazaars. When
unable to knit any longer, Gloria enjoyed hours of listening to her
stories on tape from the NYS Talking Book & Braille Library in
Albany. Gloria is survived by her cousins, Barbara Gabriele of Bethany,
CT, Jill Butke of Boothbay, ME, Paul Gardella of Marietta, GA, and
cousins in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and California. Visitation will
be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Monday, January 24, at Brooks Funeral Home,
481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
at 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 25, at St. Patrick's Church, Newburgh.
Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to St. Patrick's Church, 55 Grand St., Newburgh,
NY 12550 or The NYS Talking Book & Braille Library, Empire State
Plaza, Albany, NY 12230. Arrangements by Brooks Funeral Home;
845-561-8300 orwww.BrooksFH.com
Garvey,
Bruce Born Jan. 13, 1922
Died Oct. 13, 1989
Gasking,
William Born July 6, 1923 Died
April 1984 In Conn.
Gerrity,
David Born Sept. 18, 1923 Died April 4,
1984 (Listed Camera Shy)
Gillespie, Wallace Born Dec. 4, 1922
Died Jan. 1979 in Newburgh (Listed
Camera Shy)
Gilmore,
Frank Born Oct. 1, 1922 Died Jan. 1,
1998 in Newburgh
Glynn, J.
Leo answered final call on February 3rd, peacefully at home, firm
in his belief in a merciful God! Born in Newburgh, NY on March 22, 1925,
the first son of J. Leo and Mary (Mae Brady), Glynn was a lifetime
resident of the Newburgh area. He served in the US Navy from 1943-1946
at Naval Supply Depots in Africa and Pennsylvania, honorably discharged
as a Petty Officer First Class. He married Genevieve DeVito on
December1, 1946 at St. Mary’s Church in Newburgh. He is survived by
Genevieve, son James (Jerilyn) and daughter Kathleen (Alan) Guarino.
Also surviving are grandchildren Margaret (James) Hosking, Laura (Brad)
Smith, Allegra Guarino, Christofer Guarino and friend Jenna, and
step-granddaughter Rachel (Jason) Arnott. Also, great grandsons Grant
and Drew Smith, J.B. Hosking and Avery Arnott . Also surviving are
brother John (Carol) Glynn, sisters-in-law Eleanor Owen, Mildred
(Jeffrey) Starin, Gloria Freer and Elizabeth Glynn and many nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by brothers W. Joseph and Donald Gerard
Glynn. He graduated from the University of Miami with a BBA and was
named to the Alpha Kappa Psi International Professional Business
Fraternity. He was employed by Central Hudson for 33 years. He served as
Councilman for the Town of Newburgh in the 1960’s and decades later on
the Town’s Planning Board. He was a 50 year LIFE member of the Town of
Newburgh American Legion Post 1420. He held many command positions at
the Post, County and Department levels. For over forty years he also
served as Boys’ State Chairman and also Judge Advocate. He received many
awards at all levels. He was a member of the first class named to the NY
State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. He served as a member of the Orange
County Legislature Advisory Committee and also the Veterans Advisory
Committee for US Representatives Ben Gilman and Sue Kelly. He was a
member and President of the Kiwanis Club of Newburgh and was a volunteer
with the Meals on Wheels. He was also a LIFE member of the Town of
Newburgh Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Past Chef de Gare (Cdr) of
the Orange County 40 & 8 Society. Visitation will be at Brooks
Funeral Home, Gidney Avenue, Newburgh on Friday February 6th from 3 PM
to 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be co-celebrated by Father Bill
Scafidi and Rev. David Coon at St. Mary’s Church, 180 South St,
Newburgh, on Saturday February 7th at 11 AM. Internment with Military
Honors at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Marlboro will follow. Please support
Wounded Warrior Project (Wounded Warrior Project.org/donate). They have
done so much and there is more to do.*
Gowdey, Kenneth E.
of New Windsor, N.Y. a machinist for S. G. Kimbell retired after 43
years, died Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at home. He was 78. The son of the
late Jennie Herbison and Kenneth G. Gowdey, he was born September 9,
1924 in Newburgh. He was the widower of Marjorie T. Conway. He was a
1941 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy; elder and trustee of Calvary
Presbyterian Church; and a United States Army Veteran. Survivors include
one brother, George Gowdey of New Windsor; and several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Eugene Gowdey; and one
sister, Jane James. Visiting will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.,
Thursday, December 5 at the James F. Lulves Funeral Home, 9 Avenue A.,
Cornwall-on-Hudson. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday,
December 6 at Calvary Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Carlos Lantis
officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the
Hudson, Stony Brook Court, Newburgh. Arrangements were made by the
Perrott-Berardinelli Home For Funerals, Inc., Cornwall-on-Hudson.
Grassi, Antoinette "Tony" Van Steenbergen age 87, of Sheldon, Iowa,
passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011, at Prairie View Home in
Sanborn, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 25, at
10:30 A.M. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sheldon. Father Timothy
Hogan officiating. Burial in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Sheldon.
Visitation will be Monday, October 24, from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. with the
family present from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Scriptural Wake Service at 7:00
P.M. Parish Rosary at 7:30 P.M. at the Andringa Funeral Home Sheldon
Funeral Service in Sheldon. Antoinette "Toni" Van Steenbergen was born
on March 11, 1924 in Newburgh, New York. She was the daughter of Frank
and Stella (Yozzo) Grassi. She lived her youth in Newburgh, New York
where she attended Newburgh Free Academy and two years of business
school at Sperician Business College. Toni worked in her mother's
Italian Restaurant called "Grassi's". She also worked at Greenhaven
Military Prison. She met Adrian "Bud" Van Steenbergen of Sheldon, Iowa,
while Bud was in the military. They were united in marriage on November
7, 1945, in Newburgh. She moved to Northwest Iowa and they lived in
Sheldon. Bud was a foreman at Chase Lumber for many years and later
drove truck for the Big 4 until he passed away on December 26, 1977.
Toni continued to live in Sheldon where she worked at Craun's Grocery
store and Cinda's Bridal Shoppe for many years. She also worked at
Lindstrom's Gas Station and Convenience Store. She worked at various
other places into her 70's. She volunteered at the Oak Park Care Center
into her 80's. She enjoyed playing cards and loved to cook. Toni enjoyed
being around her friends. Her friends at the apartments were very dear
to her. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sheldon
where she was a member of the Guild and Missionary Group. She was a
member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Toni passed away on Friday,
October 21, 2011, at Prairie View Home in Sanborn, Iowa. Those left to
cherish her memories are her daughter: Donna "Maud" Lemke of Sheldon,
IA; son: Bob Van Steenbergen of Huron, SD; and 3 grandchildren: Alex Van
Steenbergen of Brookings, SD, Adrienne Young of Dallas, TX, Kelli Lemke
of Sheldon, IA. She was preceded in death by her husband: Adrian "Bud"
Van Steenbergen; two grandchildren: Cory Lemke (age 19) and Nicki Lemke
(age 2); her parents; two brothers: Julius Grassi and Trieste "Trit"
Grassi; one sister: Theresa Ambrosi.
Greene,
Harry age 91, of the Brandywine Senior Living, Haverford, PA,
formerly from Ft. Myers, FL, died on Tuesday July 15,2014 at the Bryn
Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawe, PA. Born in Spring Valley, NY, Harry lived in
Newburgh, NY and was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy. Hary was
Predeceased by his wife, Jeanne Gilvan Greene. Father of Neil Greene
M.D. and his wife Leah of Lancaster, PA, and Elliot Greene M.D. and his
wife Nancy of Altamont, NY; Brother of Paul Greene of Glendale, CA and
predeceased by his Sister Sherry Gross of Los Angeles, CA; Grandfather
of Alex Greene and his wife Abby, Jason Greene and his wife Dorothy,
Matthew Greene, Deborah Strosberg and her husband Rami, Mindy Hub and
her husband Joshua, and Lisa Greene; Great-Grandfather of 13 beautiful
children. Harry was a Veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air
Corps in the Pacific, also receiving a spacial letter of commendation.
Harry was former Grand Master of the Kerem Masonic Lodge in New Windsor,
NY. Graveside Services will be at the Cedar Hill Cemetery, 5468 Rt. 9W
North, Newburgh, NY 12550 at 1:00pm Thursday, July 17, 2014. The period
of mourning will be observed at the Greene residence, 730 Meadowdale
Road, Altamont, NY 12009 with Services on Thursday at 7:30pm, and
additional Services Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday at 7:00pm
Hadden,
Shirley R. Wood, of Newburgh, N.Y. a lifetime area resident, entered
into rest Friday, June 25, 2004 in Wingate at St. Francis, Beacon. She
was the daughter of the late Annie E. Hadden, she was born February 14,
1923 in Newburgh. She was married to the late Rial P. Wood, who
predeceased her in 2002. Shirley was a graduate of Newburgh Free
Academy. She loved her family and her home, and worked in the Ladies
Garment Industry before retiring. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon
L. Young of Cornwall; two grandchildren, Suzanne L. Young of Manhattan
and Jodie L. Dichiara and her husband Gerald of Greenwood Lake; two
great grandchildren, Ryan and Leigh Deyo of Greenwood Lake; and many
cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Rial, Shirley
was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. The family will receive
their friends from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, June 28 at the Brooks-DiDonato
Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Funeral service will be held
at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 29 at the funeral home with Pastor Lori
Miller officiating. Burial will follow in New Hurley Cemetery, Wallkill.
To send a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home,
please visit Brooks-DiDonato.com.
Hale,
Kathleen (Kay) Sawyer Gill, a lifelong New Windsor resident, was
welcomed home peacefully on March 28, 2015. She was 91. The daughter of
the late David and Anne Sawyer Hale, she was born April 24, 1923 in
Newburgh, NY. Kathleen was a graduate of NFA in 1941. She worked for
architect J. Percy Hanaford, Weston Transfer and the law office of
Bennett O'Neil before joining the copy editing team of the Newburgh
News. There she met and married sports editor Wesley (Bo) Gill in 1942.
Kathleen lived a full life with her husband, hobnobbing with the
prominent people of her time i.e., presidents, actors, actresses and
many sports figures. She and Bo kept many of the youths in the Newburgh
area busy in the Kory, Colt and Pony leagues at Newburgh's Tarr Oval
baseball field. Even up into her later life, if Kay ran into one of the
boys, she would remember their name and tell them what she remembered of
them. Other interests of Kay's were bowling, with a 300 game to her
credit, golfing at all the area courses, and gardening (roses outdoors
and African Violets indoors). If you were lucky enough to meet and spend
time with Kay, you received a gift. Terry and Joe Bosch of New Windsor
were two of those people. Kathleen is survived by her nephew David B.
Hale of Lawton OK, niece Diane Hale King of Seaside Beach NC, and many
many friends. In addition to her husband and her parents, she is
predeceased by her brothers, David Earnest who died at age 10, and
Franklin M. Hale, and sister-in-law Marjorie Hale previously of
Cornwall. Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, April 1 at
Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A service for Kay will
be held at 11 am on Thursday, April 2 in Vails Gate United Methodist
Church with the Rev. Frank Windom officiating. Burial will follow in
Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
that memorial donations be made to the Vails Gate United Methodist
Church, Hudson Valley Purple Heart Museum, or the ASPCA in New Windsor.
Haviland,
Terrance Died July
1960 (Listed
Camera Shy)
Heck,
Daniel Born Nov. 18,
1923 Died May 15, 1994
Henderson, Jessie Lukacik passed away peacefully at Elant at Newburgh on
January 28, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. While her body failed
her and lost the fight, her spirit never wavered and will live on in
Heaven. Jessie is at peace now, back with her love, Bill, and her best
friend Marge. Jessie was born in Newburgh on April 5, 1923 to Hazel
Hughes and Ralph Kelly Henderson. She was a graduate of NFA, and married
William Lukacik in November 1946. They had two daughters, Susan Lukacik
Kuhn (partner Michael Kochler) and Diane Lukacik Bossley (partner Angelo
Navarra); four grandchildren, Robert C. Kuhn II and wife Carina and
great-grandchildren Jesper and Alice of Sweden, Khari Kuhn Santiago and
husband Jesus and great-granddaughter Gabrielle Elizabeth of Troy, NY,
Kelly Elizabeth Kuhn and fiancé Walter Gardner II and
great-granddaughter Rowan Alaina of Cornwall, and Corlyn Ann Bossley and
fiancé Adam Kiss of New Windsor; her brother, Ralph K. Henderson Jr and
wife Gloria of Florida; brother-in-law Harry Lukacik and wife Barbara of
Newburgh; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her
brother, Roland T. Henderson. Jessie spent many years volunteering at
Hudson House and always offering her insight and support. She was a
parishioner of Union Presbyterian Church and held many positions there.
Jessie and Bill loved traveling and enjoying time with family and
friends. We wish to thank the caring staff at Elant and her roommate and
good friend Gloria. Memorial visitation will be held from 2-3 pm on
Saturday, January 31 at Union Presbyterian Church in Newburgh, with a
service at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Jessie.
Huston,
James Born Aug. 27, 1923 Died May 30,
1995 in Clemson, SC
Johnstone,
Howard A. of New Windsor, N.Y. a lifelong resident of the
area, died on May 23, 2006 in Poughkeepsie. He was 82. He was born on
September 29, 1923 in Newburgh to the late Howard A. and Ruth Gardner
Johnstone. He graduated Newburgh Free Academy in 1941 and entered the
United States Navy during Work War II as a Torpedo man. Howard was a
Machine Operator for DuPont, Macbeth and Stauffer Chemical. A family
statement reads, "Howard was a Gentle, Polite and Considerate man who
enjoyed Reading and Eating." Survivors include his cousins Margaret
Murphy of Anderson, S.C., John Tudor of Columbia, S.C., Margaret
McCarthur of Jacksonville, Fla., and Charles Tudor of New Windsor. A
Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 26 at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn
Cemetery, New Windsor. Funeral arrangements under the direction of
Coloni Funeral Home, 3001 Route 9W, New Windsor, N.Y.
Joseph,
Samuel Born Dec. 28,
1923 Died Oct. 2, 1989 In Florida
Kahn, Dr. Lester B. 87, passed
in Chandler, Arizona. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. September 28, 1923, to
Celia & Louis Kahn. He was married to Jeanne Eisenberg on June 20,
1948. He graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1941 and entered the
service in 1942 and discharged in 1944. Graduated from Pennsylvania
College of Optometry in November 1946. He practiced optometry in
Newburgh, N.Y. A life member of the American Optometric Association. Has
been a resident of Arizona since September 1981. He was also a member of
the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and a member of Temple
Emanuel of Tempe. He is preceded by his parents, Louis and Celia (Wolf)
Kahn and loving wife. He is survived by Dr. Robert Ira Kahn from CA.
Beth Tauber of Chandler, AZ, David H. Kahn of CO., and six
grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Temple
Emanuel of Tempe and American Lung Society. Services were arranged at
Green Acres Memorial Park, 401 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85257.www.greenacresmortuary.net
Arrangements under the direction of Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery,
Scottsdale, AZ.
Kelton, Donald Wallace - Born on the 3rd of January, 1924 in Albany, NY;
died on 22nd of May, 2012 in Tacoma, WA. Married to Jeannette and to
Nancy. Father of Jennifer, Lark, and Jeffrey. Graduated from Newburgh
Free Academy and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Served as Staff
Sergeant in World War II. A.S.N. 12170085. Donald was a B-17 tail
gunner, an aeronautical engineer, and an Engineering professor. Memorial
service to be held in Don's memory on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 1:00PM
at Gibson Garden Apartments, 5001 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA.
Kuprych, Nicholas
of Newburgh, N.Y. a retired vending machine business partner of Kuprych
Brothers, died November 27, 2005 in Daytona Beach, Fla. He was 82. The
son of the late John and Mary Gamma Kuprych, he was born March 13, 1923
in Newburgh. He was the husband of the late Rhea Flannigan Kuprych and
Leita Schoonmaker Kuprych. Survivors include one brother, John Kuprych
of Newburgh; two sisters Anna Sarvis of Newburgh, Rose Marion of
Highland; 10 nephews, Gary, Paul, Mark, Stephen, David, Robert, Kirk,
George, Stephen, William; five nieces, Ellen, Marion, Kathy, Barbara,
Mary. He was predeceased by four brothers, George, Metro, Stephen,
Michael; and two sisters, Katherine Monaco, Stella Williams. Visitation
will be held on Thursday, December 1 from 4-7 p.m. at the Doulin
Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh, N.Y.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 2 at St.
Patrick's Church, Newburgh. Monsignor John Budwick will officiate.
Burial will be in Cedar Hill Mausoleum. Arrangements are under the care
of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc.
Lamont, Florence
Fisher "Flo" age 82, of Richmond, Va., died Wednesday, March 8,
2006 after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was preceded
in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, Merle L. (Bud) Fisher who
died in 1990. She was the daughter of James C. and Lagora J. LaMont. She
was a 1941 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and after graduation moved
to the Washington, D.C. area to work for the U.S. War Department during
World War II. After her marriage in 1948, she relocated to various
cities in Virginia, finally settling in Richmond. After raising seven
children, she was employed for 25 years by AMF Reece, Inc. and retired
in 1995. She is survived by four daughters and three sons, Teresa M.
Fisher, Patricia A. (Walter S.) Baysden, Mary D. (James L.) Harrison,
Judy M. Fisher, Daniel J. (Elizabeth), John L. (Judy), Robert J.
(Tanya). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and five
step-grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Surviving also is her
sister, Dolores Brown of Bowie, Md. and nephew James D. Johnson of Las
Vegas, Nev. and cousins Robert (Bea) Clydesdale, John (Rose) McVeigh of
Newburgh and Betty McVeigh (Gray) Parks of Springfield, Va. and from her
husband's side of the family, seven nieces and nephews of the Pottstown,
Pa. area. The Funeral Mass was on March 13 at St. Edward the Confessor
Catholic Church in Richmond with burial at Dale Memorial Park in
Chesterfield, Va. If desired, messages of condolence may be sent to
Teresa M. Fisher, 10228 Ashburn Road, Richmond, VA 23235 or Dolores L.
Brown, 1304 Pennington Lane, Bowie, MD 20716.
Lander,
Anthony Born August 19, 1922
Died July 1974 in Newburgh
Lease,
Matthew Born Nov. 22, 1923
Died April 28, 1984
Leo, Vince J. of Laconia, N.H. Formerly of Newburgh, N.Y.
Vincent J. Leo, 81, died peacefully at his home on July 5, 2005. He was
born September 19, 1923 in Newburgh to the late Pasquale and Francesca
Maria. Mr. Leo was a veteran of World War II, having served as an
artilleryman with the U.S. Army in the Pacific. He was the Commissioner
of Parks and Recreation for the City of Newburgh, and was a retired
civilian employee of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He was a
communicant of Sacred Heart Parish in Newburgh, and Our Lady of the
Lakes Church in Lakeport, N.H., and was a member of the American Legion
and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Leo was a proficient baseball and
softball umpire, and basketball referee. He was an executive officer and
past president of Board 180, International Athletic Association of
Basketball Officials (I.A.A.B.O.); past president of the Orange County
Baseball Umpires Association (O.C.B.U.A.); and a member of the following
associations: the College Basketball Officials (C.B.O.A.), Amateur
Softball (A.S.A.), New York State Girls Softball Umpires, and the New
York State Girls Basketball Officials. He was also an inductee of the
Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame in Newburgh. Vincent enjoyed boxing,
baseball, and the horses. Vincent is survived by his wife of 51 years,
Marie A. (Cassanite); his daughters, Francesca M. Mudge and her husband,
William, of Laconia, N.H., and Rozanna Leo-Fields and her husband,
Gregory, of Los Angeles, Calif.; a brother, Carl, of Goshen; two
sisters, Gloria Pagentine of Newburgh, and Lucille Blair of Boca Raton,
Fla.; three grandchildren: Jordan and Alyson Tankard, and Caelan
Leo-Fields; seven nieces and eight nephews. Mr. Leo was predeceased by
three sisters: Angelina, Jean, and Fortunata. A Memorial Gathering will
be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, September 17 at the Brooks-DiDonato
Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, N.Y. At 1:30 p.m., the American
Legion will hold services, and at 2:15 p.m., the Newburgh Fast Pitch
Softball Hall of Fame will pay tribute. A memorial service will follow
at 2:30 p.m. with Father Bill Scafidi officiating. To send a personal
condolence, or for directions to the funeral home, please visit
Brooks-DiDonato.com.
Lesser,
Walter Born May 30,
1923 Died Nov. 30, 2005 in Conn.
Levitt, Celia Brickman,
formerly of Newburgh, NY entered into rest on March 2, 2014 at Boca
Raton, FL. She was 90 years old. The beloved daughter of the late Elias
and Rachel Friedman Levitt, she was born October 24, 1923 in Newburgh,
NY. She was the wife of the late Bernard Brickman. Celia was a member of
Congregation Agudas Israel, Hadassah, Brandies University Womens Group,
Newburgh Jewish Community Center, (circle of founders of) Temple Bat Yam
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara
Simball; brother, George Levett; cousin, Selma Flanagan and her husband,
Harold; several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 1
p.m. Thursday, March 6th at Congregation Agudas Israel, 290 North St.,
Newburgh, NY 12550. Burial will follow in Congregation Agudas Israel
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to
Hadassah, Jewish Federation of Orange County. Arrangements are under the
care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc.
(845) 562-0068.
Levy, Herbert
Born April 17, 1923 June 22, 1998 in
Newburgh
MacDowell, Albert - The Honorable Albert MacDowell peacefully
entered into rest at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh on
Friday, May 7, 2010. He was 87. The son of the late Frederick Sr. and
the late Ruth Hasbrouck MacDowell, he was born May 7, 1923 in Newburgh.
Albert graduated from Newburgh Free Academy, attended the University of
Michigan and graduated from Cornell Law School, Ithaca, NY. He proudly
served his country from 1943 to 1945 in the U.S. Army. He was a proud
World War II veteran.He was a member of the Sons of the American
Revolution. On December 26, 1955, he married Doris Evans in the Cornwall
Methodist Church, Cornwall, NY. As a practicing attorney, Albert served
the Newburgh area for many years. As the Honorable Albert MacDowell, he
served the City of Newburgh as a city court judge. Survivors include his
loving wife of 54 years, Doris, at home; his daughter, RuthEllen
Countryman of Plattekill; one brother, Dr. Frederick MacDowell Jr. and
his wife, Ruth of Edingburg, TX; granddaughter, Ellen Countryman of the
Town of Newburgh; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
brother, Francis MacDowell and his sister, Jeanne Millspaugh Bull. A
Graveside service for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m.,
Monday, May 10, at Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. Fr. Edmond Desueza of
the Church of the Good Shepard, will officiate. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties,
Inc., 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550.
Malinowski,
Thaddeus (Ted) E. of New Windsor, N.Y. a retired Postal Clerk for the
City of Newburgh, and the former owner of Malinowski's Hall (now the
D.A.V. building in New Windsor), entered into rest June 13, 2004 at
home. He was 82. He was born September 20, 1921 in New Windsor, the son
of the late Daniel & Bernice Wenz Malinowski. He was the husband of
Ann E. Bockis Malinowski for 52 years. Ted was a member of Saint Francis
of Assisi Church, Hudson Valley Polonaise Society and the Poughkeepsie
Polish Club. A family statement read: "Dad was a man who never slowed
down. His loves included polka dancing, parade watching, walking,
fishing, gardening, and horse racing. He was a proud provider for his
family, having worked for 43 years at the Newburgh Post Office.
Survivors include his beloved wife Ann; two sons: Dan of New York City
and Ted of New Windsor; four daughters: Mary Ann Cecconie and her
husband Dan of Wallkill, Louise Cannon and her husband Bob of Walden,
Marcia Martini and her husband Frank of Wallkill, Lynn Hughes and Her
husband Troy of New Windsor; seven grandchildren: Anthony, Margaret,
Catherine, Meredith, Francesca, Domenic and Anthony; one niece, Wanda
Deutsch and one nephews, John Rym. Ted was predeceased by his brother
Peter and his four sisters: Catherine, Adele, Wanda and Julia. Calling
hours will be today, Tuesday June 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Doulin Newburgh
Funeral Home, Inc, 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh. Funeral Mass will be
on Wednesday June 16 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Benkard
Ave., Newburgh. Fr. John Vondras will officiate. Burial will follow in
St. Francis Cemetery, New Windsor. Donations may be made to St. Francis
Church Restoration Fund, 145 Benkard Ave., Newburgh. Arrangements under
the care of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc.
Maloney, Vera M.
Olsen, of Newburgh, N.Y. a retired secretary to the Superintendent of
Schools, Cornwall School District, died June 24, 2005 at St. Luke's
Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was 80. The daughter of the late
Joseph and Maria Kissam Maloney, she was born June 15, 1924 in Newburgh,
N.Y. A family statement reads: "Vera lived her life with strong faith,
compassion and above all, dedication and love for her family. She leaves
behind a void that can never be filled, and her love that will never
die." Vera is survived by the love of her life and partner for 60 years,
John N. Olsen, Sr., at home, whom she married in 1944; her five loving
children: John N. Olsen, Jr. and wife, Susan; Robert Olsen; Kristina
Olsen and Bryan Lewis; Lynn Politi and husband, John; and Carl Olsen and
wife, Cathy; the "icing on her cake", her 14 grandchildren: John N.
Olsen III and wife, Ingrid; David Olsen and wife, Kara; Katrin Rohl and
husband, Michael; Mary Olsen; Vera Olsen; Holly Kodilanen Mousseau and
husband, Joshua; Tasha Kodilanen; Kimi Kodilanen; Kyle Kodilanen;
Nicholas Politi; Kari Politi; Emily Politi; Michael Olsen; and Alyssa
Olsen; and the "cherries on top", her three great-grandchildren: Kaitlin
Jane Olsen, Liam Olsen, and Caden Cubito. Vera is also survived by her
loving sister, Mary Bannan of Newburgh; her two godchildren, Bryan Lewis
and Margaret Chesser; and several nieces and nephews. Vera was one of
the founding members of Tired Mothers of Long Beach Island, N.J. Calling
hours will be held on Monday June 27, 2005 from 4-8 PM at the Doulin
Newburgh Funeral Home, 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh, N.Y. Funeral
services will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at 9:00 AM in St. Patrick's
Church, Grand St., Newburgh, N.Y., with burial to follow in Cedar Hill
Cemetery, Route 9W North, Newburgh. Memorial donations may be made to
St. Patrick's Church, 55 Grand St., Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements are
under the care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral
Home, Inc.
Maney,
Fred Born Nov. 16,
1921 Died Sept. 1944
Manglass, Betty
Torraca, of Newburgh, a retired legal secretary for Vincent Geraci,
Esq., passed away on Friday, December 28, 2007 at St. Luke's Cornwall
Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was 84. The daughter of the late
Joseph and Maria Teresa Comita' Manglass, Betty was born August 12, 1923
in Newburgh, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Warren
Torraca. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in
Newburgh. Survivors include her son, Nicholas Torraca of Newburgh;
two daughters, Marie Cucci and her husband, Louis of Stewart, FL, and
Susan Torraca and her companion, Gabe Mendelson of Newburgh; two
brothers, Ralph J. Manglass and his wife, Mary of Fishkill, and Joseph
A. Manglass and his wife, Terry of Newburgh, several nieces and nephews,
and many caring friends. In addition to her husband, Betty was
predeceased by one sister, Lena Farina and one brother, James V.
Manglass. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 31, from 2-4
and 6-8 p.m. at Hudson Valley Funeral Home, Inc., 239 Quassaick Ave.
(Route 94), New Windsor, NY. Funeral services will follow
visitation at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Cremation will take place at
Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Manzoeillo,
Maurice Born June 23, 1921
Died Jan 9, 2003 in Lisle, IL
Marcantonio, Henry of the Town of Newburgh, N.Y. a
retired employee of the Newburgh Post office, died November 12, 2003 at
St. Luke's Hospital. He was 81. The son of Salvatore and Rosaria
Marcantonio, he was born January 10, 1922 in Newburgh. He was a member
of Sacred Heart Church; American Legion Catholic War Veterans; and
former owner of Mark's Liquor Store. He was also a World War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Trapani Marcantonio of Newburgh; three
sons, Henry, Sal and Anthony; one daughter, Rose Anne Ball; nine
grandchildren, Paul, Sal, Michael, Anthony, Ann, and Kate Marcantonio,
Melinda and Daniel Ball; four nieces. He was predeceased by a sister,
Gloria Williams. Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday,
November 14 at Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St.,
Newburgh. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m., Saturday,
November 15 at Sacred Heart Church. Cremation will be at the convenience
of the family. Arrangements are under the care Doulin Newburgh Funeral
Home Inc.
Marvel, Alice L. Fenwick, a homemaker, formerly of Newburgh, died June
30, 2004 at Brookside Nursing Center. She was 81. The daughter of the
late Walter and Emma Garrison Marvel, she was born May 17, 1923 in
Newburgh. She was a member of the former St. John's Methodist Church in
Newburgh. Survivors include her husband, Marvin L. Fenwick, at home; one
son, Richard Fenwick and his wife, Kathleen, of New Windsor; and two
grandchildren, Christopher Fenwick of Lake Hopatcong, N.J., and Kimberly
Fenwick of Brooklyn. She was predeceased by a brother, Walter Marvel
Jr.; and a sister, Ruth Kendall. Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
July 6, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc., 318 N.
Montgomery Street, Newburgh with the Rev. Jack Hyatt officiating. Burial
will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Newburgh Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements
under the care of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc. (Camera Shy)
Matagora,
Edward Born Nov. 15, 1922
Died July 9, 2004 in Texas
McAllister,
William Born March 16, 1922
Died July 1986 in Newburgh
McCleery,
Carolina Frances 88, of Fishkill, NY died Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at
home. Born in Newburgh, NY on April 17, 1923, she was the daughter of
the late James E. and Daisy Pink McCleery. A local resident for the past
20 years, Carolina worked as a manager in manufacturing for IBM in
Poughkeepsie and she retired in 1992. She enjoyed playing bingo, doing
puzzles, playing chess, reading and shopping. Carolina is survived by
her nephew James McCleery of New Hope, PA and her niece Rosemary Lillo
of Hyde Park, NY. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
from 8:30-9:30am at the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, Inc., 371 Hooker
Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held
at 10:00am following visitation at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel of St.
Peter's Parish, 299 Hudson View Dr., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 with Father
James A. Garisto officiating. Burial will follow at the Fishkill Rural
Cemetery. For directions or to send online condolences, please visit our
website at www.doylefuneralhome.com
McDermott, Shirley Kniffin of Newburgh, N.Y. a lifelong area
resident, and a homemaker, died June 11, 2004 at St. Luke's Cornwall
Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was 81. The daughter of the late Frank
and Flora Smith McDermott, she was born March 17, 1923 in Newburgh. She
was the widow of Joseph Kniffen who died August 23, 1994. She was a
member of Gardnertown United Methodist Church. Survivors include her
sister-in-law, Eleanor McDermott of Beacon; niece, Mary Anne Hunter of
Beacon; nephew, Michael McDermott of Florida; great nieces and nephews;
one great-great nephew; and many good friends. She was predeceased by
one sister, Rose Reynolds and one brother Frank McDermott. Visitation
will be held Sunday, June 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gardnertown United
Methodist Church, 1191 Union Ave., Newburgh. Funeral services will be
held Monday, June 14 at 10 a.m. at the church with the Rev. John Capen
officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Newburgh. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to The Gardnertown United Methodist
Church, Organ Fund, 1191 Union Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements
are by White & Venuto Funeral Home, Newburgh. (Camera Shy)
McDonald, Mary A.
Brickhouse, 86, of Sanbornton, NH, died Monday, March 17, 2008 in
Sanbornton, NH. The daughter of Joseph McDonald and Dorothy
Conroy, she was born February 3, 1922, in New Windsor, NY. She was
married to the late Harry Brickhouse. She worked and retired from
Records Managements with USMA Point, NY. She was a member of St. Francis
Church Rosary Society in Newburgh, NY. She is survived by one
daughter, Mary Anne Brickhouse of Sanbornton, NH; brother, John
McDonald, Sr. of Newburgh NY; three nephews: Dennis McDonald of MD,
Michael McDonald of TX, Kevin McDonald of Platekill NY. She was
predeceased by a nephew, John McDonald Jr. No public visitation at
QUIGLEY BROS. FUNERAL HOME , 337 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson NY
12520. A Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, March 24, at 10 a.m. at St.
Francis Church- Benkard Ave, Newburgh NY. Burial will follow the Mass in
Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor NY. Contributions to St. Francis Church,
Benkard Ave, Newburgh NY 12550.
McGrath,
George Born Dec. 13, 1923
Died June 20, 1989 in Ohio
Mckeel, Emma "Grandma Brook" Esterbrook of the Town of Newburgh entered
into rest, Saturday, November 10, 2012 at home surrounded by her family.
She was 89. The daughter of the late Jessee and Orvetta Stevens Mckeel,
she was born November 17, 1922 in Newburgh. Emma was a member of the
Gardnertown United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter,
Janet Green of the Town of Newburgh, grandchildren; Robert Green Jr. and
wife Dawn of Wallkill, David Green and wife Susan of the Town of
Newburgh, Carrie Shustack and husband Len of Walden, great
grandchildren; Randy Green, Travis Green and Olivia Clavie. Emma was
predeceased by her loving husbands, Joseph Kocur and William Esterbrook,
daughter, Jacqueline Kocur and son-in-law, Robert E. Green. Visitation
for family and friends will take place Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from
2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank
Rd., (Route 32) Newburgh. Funeral service 10 a.m., Wednesday, November
14, at the funeral home with Pastor Martha A. Epstein officiating.
Burial to follow in Gardnertown Cemetery, Newburgh. If desired please
make memorial contributions in Emma's memory to Gardnertown United
Methodist Church, 1191 Union Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550.
McNamara,
Frank Born July 5, 1924 Died
Aug. 31, 1989
McQuiston, Marion
L. Thorne, of the Town of Newburgh, entered into rest, Tuesday, July 16,
2013 at Elant in Fishkill, NY. She was 90. The daughter of the late
Raymond and Sadie King McQuiston, she was born July 2, 1923 in Newburgh.
Survivors include her son, Robert Thorne and his wife, Grace of New
Windsor; daughter, Betty Willliams and her husband, Robert of the Town
of Newburgh; a sister, Dorothy Norvell of Newburgh; brother-in-law,
Walter Michaels of Newburgh; grandchildren: Karen and John Williams, as
well as nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Marion was
predeceased by her husband, Robert T. Thorne Sr; daughter, Mary L.
Thorne and a granddaughter, Heather Thorne; brothers: Ralph, Earl and
Myron; sisters: Ruth, Evelyn, Elaine and Buelah. Visitation for family
and friends will take place, Friday, July 19th, from 10 a.m. to noon at
White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rt. 32), Newburgh,
NY. A Funeral Service will commence at noon, following visitation. Rev.
Steve Sherwood will officiate. Burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Rt. 94, New Windsor, NY.
Mondelli,
John Born Feb. 21, 1924 Died
Nov. 1979 in Texas
Moore, Helen
MeKeel of Wallkill, N.Y. retired business owner of Mekeel's
Music Shop in Newburgh which she ran with her husband for over 30 years,
and owner of the Shady Beach Marina in Lake Skaneateles, N.Y., entered
into rest Monday, June 10, 2002 in Newburgh. She was 79. Daughter of the
late John and Helen Madden Moore, she was born April 10, 1923 in
Newburgh. She was married to the late Franklin C. Mekeel. A family
statement read, "Mom was the family matriarch. She was a feisty little
woman who loved her family, her home, all the animals of the world, 5
o'clock coffee at her banquet-sized table, Jeopardy, and the New York
Yankees". Helen was a member of the Daughters of Scotia Scottish Lodge.
Survivors include one son, Franklin P. Mekeel and his wife Althea of
Middlehope; one daughter, Nancy A. Gazek and her husband John of
Wallkill; one sister, Janet Caswell of Cornwall; one brother, John Moore
of Norwich; four grandchildren, Jay Mekeel, F. Jeffrey Mekeel and his
wife Maria; Suzanne Gazek-Hudson and her husband Eric, and John Gazek;
two great-grandchildren, Ana and Alexa Mekeel; niece Karen Bell; and
several other nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband,
Franklin, and a brother, Andrew Moore. Family will receive their friends
from 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 at the Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home,
481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.
on Friday, June 14 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery, New Windsor. Contributions on Helen's behalf may be made to
the Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street, Washington, D.C.
20037; or The Dwight Memorial Animal Shelter, 940 Little Britain Road,
New Windsor, N.Y. 12553. Arrangements under the direction of
Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home. To send a personal condolence or for
directions to the funeral home, please visit Brooks-DiDonato.com
(Picture in 1940 yrbook as Junior Rm 129)
Moores, Beatrice Cornell, 90, of the Town of Newburgh, died peacefully
in her home, Wednesday, June 25, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.
Born June 15, 1924, Bea was the daughter of Leslie F. Moores and Anna
Lochhead Moores. Bea Cornell began her career in the Administration
offices at Newburgh Free Academy having graduated in the top ten of her
class. After marrying Larry Cornell, her "boyfriend of 60 years" that
she met at the local roller skating rink, she raised three children
while working at both Bishop Dunn Memorial and as the Church Secretary
at the Unitarian Church. But it was her 30 years of devoted public
service at Newburgh City Hall in the Engineering Department during which
she was able to put her true talents to work….solving any problem,
answering any question, and getting to the bottom of any dilemma that
was posed to her. In her mind there was always a solution, an answer and
a resolution. One of the biggest puzzles she solved occurred in 1981
when she reconstructed 10 years of financial records to recover nearly
one million dollars owed to the City of Newburgh in overdue state and
federal reimbursements….a major windfall for a City with huge budgetary
challenges. After being named "Citizen of the Year" on "Beatrice M.
Cornell Day", the Evening News wrote: "Like Victor Hugo's unrelenting
Inspector Javert, who pursued the hapless Jean Valjean through the
sewers of Paris in Les Miserables, Mrs. Cornell labored patiently to
piece together the documentation that would pass muster with NYS
auditors [in order to solve] the million dollar riddle ." Ironically the
monies owed were related to the construction of the City's Sewer Plant.
In Bea's usual manner, her reaction was " I don't know what all the fuss
is about. I really just did what I'm paid to." That might be true if it
were not for the endless hours at night and on weekends spent pouring
over and reconstructing the records. Her sister Elsie Pyburn, herself a
well known tireless and unpaid advocate for preserving many historic
properties throughout the City of Newburgh, described Bea as "a modest,
unselfish lady of high principle who fulfills the highest and best
requirements of public service – integrity, honor and loyalty to that in
which she believes." Don Presutti, the mayor at the time, was quoted in
the Times Herald Record as saying "Bea was one of those very unique
public employees who thought she answered to a higher power than the
City Manager or City Council. The higher power was The People." Known as
"that spunky lady "who had no shortage of opinions and held no quarter
for those who did not meet her standards for either public or personal
behavior, Bea was the only person who knew where to find everything and
to fix anything in the city, including the iconic Street Clock outside
City Hall, another of her "off the clock " activities. When the
circa-1800's clock stopped working, Bea took it upon herself to find one
of the few remaining clock-smiths out of Boston that could repair the
leaks in the cast iron and get the historic clock in working order once
again. If that wasn't enough, she also wrote the grants to pay for the
repairs and then, for the next 20 years, she and husband Larry would
wind the clock faithfully every Monday and Friday nights, otherwise
known as "date night" for Bea and her "boyfriend". Faced with a
progressive neurological disease which gradually robbed her of her
ability to climb the four flights of stairs to the City Engineer's
office, it became time to retire after 30 years of devoted public
service and spend time with that boyfriend of hers. Even after retiring,
however, Bea Cornell never stopped serving her public. Until her passing
at age 90, anyone who called her son Les Cornell, the Town Historian,
with a question about Newburgh would inevitably end up talking to Bea
who, without fail, researched the question in hand and provided a
complete and thorough answer. In addition to Les Cornell, Bea is
survived by daughters Lauraine Cornell Marcus of Williamsville, NY and
Linda Cornell ; beloved grand-daughter Laura and grandson Stewart Marcus
of Buffalo; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
She outlived her siblings: Leslie "Bud" Moores Jr, Colleen Bowen,
Herbert Moores, and Elsie Pyburn, all of Newburgh. Memorial donations
made be made in Beatrice Cornell's memory to the Visiting Nurse
Association, 259 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA 02144. (www.vnaem.org)
Family and friends are invited to a gathering to celebrate Bea Cornell's
life on Saturday June 28th at 1 p.m. at the Family Homestead.
(617-699-9680)
Morris, Charles T. of Newburgh, a lifelong
area resident, entered into rest on Saturday, January 8, 2011 in the
Manhattan Campus of the Veterans's New York Harbor Healthcare System in
Manhattan. He was 87. Son of the late Charles J. and Jennie D.
(McCormack) Morris, he was born July 25, 1923 in Newburgh. Charles
proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Mine
Clearance Division. He was involved in the Battle of the Bulge and was a
Prisoner of War in Germany. After his service he worked as a Printer at
Morris Print Shop, and was a Salesman for JCPenney. He was a parishioner
of Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh, a member of the American Legion Post
152, Hudson Valley Ex-POW Organization, and was a past officer for the
Orange County Legion. He is survived by his loving wife, Rose (Callahan)
Morris, who survives at home; his children: Linda Travis and her
husband, Robert, Charles L. Morris and his wife, Marylou, and Eileen R.
Wenckus and her husband, Mark; grandchildren: Jennifer Perugino, James
T. Mott, Amber Scott, Alex Wenckus, Allison Morris, Matthew Morris and
Patrick Morris; great grandchildren: Nicole Perugino, Brooke Perugino,
Sonia Mott, Frankie Perugino Jr., Emalyne Scott, Jael Scott, Evan Mott
and Jethro Scott; his brother, Kenneth Morris, and several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, David J. and Arthur J.
Morris. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12
at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 13 in Sacred Heart
Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor,
NY. Memorial contributions on Charles's behalf may be sent to Hospice of
Orange County, 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550; or to any Purple
Heart Organization.
Nicholson, Anne Margaret VanBuren a lifetime resident of the area,
entered into rest on Saturday, June 6, 2009 in Wingate of Beacon. She
was 85. Daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Harney) Nicholson, she
was born August 22, 1923 in Newburgh. She was married to the late John
D. "Don" VanBuren. Anne was a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in
Newburgh, served on the Board of the Newburgh Day Nursery, and was a
member of the Powelton Club and the Bridge Club. She was a loving and
caring mom and grandmother, who now joins the love of her life in
Heaven. We know they are both now watching over us. She will be greatly
missed by all. Survivors include her loving children: John D. VanBuren
and his wife, Susan of Staatsburg, Lee A. Fairbanks and her husband,
Philip of Newburgh, Janice Safiotti and her husband, Jack of Newburgh,
and Michael J. VanBuren and his wife, Sueann of Vermont; nine beloved
grandchildren: Tara LaPira and her husband, Victor, Ryan VanBuren,
Amanda Brown and her husband, Randall, Philip Fairbanks, James
Fairbanks, Ashley Layne and her husband, Bret, Allison Greene, Katie
Greene, and Rose VanBuren; several nieces & nephews, and many
friends. In addition to her husband, Don, she was predeceased by her
brother, Jack Nicholson, and his wife, Rita. Visitation will be held
from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9 at the Brooks Funeral Home, 481
Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10 in St. Mary's Church, Newburgh. Burial
will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions on Anne's behalf may be sent to Newburgh Day
Nursery, 21 West St., Newburgh, NY 12550, or St. Mary's Church, 180
South St., Newburgh, NY 12550.
Novinsky, Rose Present of Boca Raton passed away on January 23, 2012.
Formerly of Newburgh, NY; Wife of the late, Jack Present; Mother of the
late, Glenn E. Present, and Grandmother of the late Stephen Wright. She
is survived by her loving children, Bonnie (Raymond) Wright and Neil D.
Present; grandchildren, Samantha Brown, Joshua Present, and Jordan
Present; great-grandchild, Gavin R. Brown. Rose attended and graduated
from Newburgh Free Academy High School and the Jamison Franklin School
of Professional Arts in New York City. She worked as an Account
Executive, an Advertising Manager for J.C. Penny's, and Montgomery
Wards. She was a member of Temple Beth El in Boca Raton and was active
in the Women's Club there, as well as a volunteer at the Boca Raton
Regional Hospital and the Donna Klein Academy. Donations may be made to
Hospice By The Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486.
Services were held by Gutterman Warheit Memorial Chapel, Boca Raton, FL.
1-800-992-9262.
Ormsby,
Bryant Born Dec. 2, 1922
Died Oct. 1983
Parks, Beatrice of
Newburgh, a retired accountant for GAF Tarkett in Vail's Gate, NY
entered into rest Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the Campbell Hall Nursing
Home. She was 90. The daughter of the late Harvey and Sadie Pursel
Parks, Beatrice was born January 26, 1924 in Newburgh. She was a member
of Gardnertown Church. Survivors include her sister, Orvetta Palmer, a
niece, Alice Looney both of the Town of Newburgh; nephew, William Lewis
of Antwerp, NY, and one cousin. Beatrice was predeceased by her sister
Louise Lewis. Visitation for family and friends will take place Tuesday,
February 10, 2015 from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Gardnertown United
Methodist Church, 1191 Union Avenue, Town of Newburgh, NY. Funeral
service will commence at 1 p.m. following the visitation. Pastor Glenn
Looney will officiate. Burial to follow in Gardnertown Cemetery, Union
Ave., Newburgh. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Beatrice's
memory to Gardnertown United Methodist Church, 1191 Union Ave.,
Newburgh, NY 12550.
Patterson,
Harold Born May 7, 1924
Died Feb. 21, 1994 in Newburgh
Petrillo,
Ralph Born Dec. 29, 1923 Died
April 1, 1993 in Newburgh
Politi,
Edmond Born Nov. 3, 1923
Died May 8, 1991
Poser, William F. of New Windsor, N. Y. a longtime resident of the area,
passed away Sunday, January 13, 2002, in St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh.
He was 78. The son of John J. and Katharine McMahon Poser, he was born
June 11, 1923 in New Windsor. He was the widower of Virginia Hoffman
Poser who passed away in 1992. Mr. Poser was a WWII Army Air Corps
Veteran and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors
include his daughter, Cathy, and her husband, Eric McQuiston, of New
Windsor; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2002, at the Coloni
Funeral Home, Rt. 9W, New Windsor. A funeral service will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday, January 16, at the funeral home. Burial will be in
Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of the Coloni Funeral Home.
Price, Ruben a retired
sales representative for Phillip Morris, entered into rest March 16,
2008 at Elant at Fishkill. He was 85. The son of the late Hyman
and Ella Dranch Price, he was born February 27, 1923 in Newburgh,
NY. Mr. Price served in the US Army. He was the husband of
Florence Price, who passed away on June 16, 2007. He is survived
by his daughter, Kathy Chiron and her husband Scott of Hong Kong; his
son, Douglas Price and his wife Lisa of Fishkill, NY; and three
grandsons, William and Samuel Chiron and Joshua Price. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 18 at Congregation
Agudas Israel, North Street, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Agudas
Israel Cemetery, New Windsor. Arrangements are under the care of the
Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc.
Primm,
Jules Born May 4, 1923 Oct. 12,
2001 in Charlotte, NC
Remer, Max Born Feb. 25, 1923 Died March 18, 1996 in Newburgh (Listed Camera Shy)
Riley, Dorothy "Dot" D'Avella, 91, of 35 Edward Ave., passed away
peacefully at home on Thursday, July 10, 2014, surrounded by her loved
ones. Born in Newburgh, N.Y., on April 20, 1923, the daughter of William
and Grace Riley, she grew up in Newburgh and attended local schools,
graduating from Newburgh Free Academy . She married Francis H. D'Avella
at Saint Patrick's Church in Catskill, N.Y., on Aug. 3, 1943. Together
they raised seven successful children. Francis passed away in 1996 after
52 years of marriage. Dorothy was also predeceased by her sister,
Mildred, in 2007. She was retired from Sacred Heart School cafeteria
after several years of employment. Dorothy enjoyed entertaining with
family and friends, and she was an avid Red Sox Fan, and cheered the
loudest when they won the World Series in 2004. Dorothy leaves five
sons, Donald and his fiance, Deborah Sanborn, of San Francisco, Calif.,
Francis (Bud) and his wife, Darlene, Michael and his wife Vera, Thomas
and his wife, Bonnie, all of Pittsfield, and John and his wife, Amy of
Manchester, N.H.; two daughters, Kathleen Weidman of Russell, Mass., and
Colleen Douglass and her husband George of Land of Lakes, Fla., and her
special daughter-in-law, Jane Provenzano and her husband, Peter, of
Canaan, N.Y. Dorothy also leaves 15 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend their heartfelt
thanks to Dot's caregivers, Judy Tobler, Katie Montgomery and Amy
Somerville all of Home Instead Senior Care, and also Meghan Colombari
for their devotion to making Dot's last months happy and comfortable.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Services will take place Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at 9
a.m. from the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated
at 10 a.m. at St. Mark's Church with the Rev. John C. Salatino, pastor,
officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Joseph's
Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Tuesday, July 15,
from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial
donations be made in Dorothy's name to the Ronald McDonald House in care
of the funeral home. Please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com
Ronk, Warren H. of Newburgh, N.Y. a 30-year retired lineman for Central
Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation and lifetime resident of the area,
died Thursday, November 28, 2002 at home. He was 81. The son of the late
Alfred and Catherine Quick Ronk, he was born August 20, 1921 in
Middlehope. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Marlboro; past
assistant chief of the Middlehope Fire Company; and a World War II Army
Veteran, serving in the 509 Parachute Division. The 509th Parachute
Battalion were the first American combat parachute jumpers in World War
II, first jumping November 8, 1942. They were the first infantry outfit
to arrive in England during World War II and trained with the British
First Airborne Division. So impressed were the British, that they
awarded the American paratroopers the British paratroopers distinctive
Red Beret; the first time an American outfit ever received such an
honor. The 509 set the standard for today's elites in many important
ways. During World War II, they jumped behind enemy lines in Avellino,
Italy, and also as amphibious assault troops to spearhead the invasion
of Anzio. They also landed in Naples to crush German radar units. They
led the airborne invasion of Southern France and also fought in the
Battle of the Bulge. When Hitler decided to take Antwerp, the 509 was
rushed in to see that it would not happen. In the end, only 60
paratroopers of the 509 were still standing. They were the first to be
awarded the Combat Infantry Badge; Presidential Unit Citation; and in a
group that had no more than 700 men, they were awarded 1718 Purple
Hearts during World War II. Everyone should be proud of the fact that
the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion helped establish the pedigree for
those who walk tall in special operations now serving our interests
around the world. Survivors include his wife, Eudora Adams Ronk at home;
his son, Gordon Ronk and his wife, Kathleen, of Marlboro; his daughter,
Wendy Rance of Gardiner; grandchildren Edward Osterhoudt, Christopher
Osterhoudt, Joelle Ronk Hannabery, and Erin Osterhoudt. He was
predeceased by a granddaughter, Maria Ronk. There will be no public
visitation. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in St.
Mary's Cemetery, Latintown. Arrangements were made by White and Venuto
Funeral Home, Newburgh.
Ronsini, Rose F.
Angeloni of New Windsor, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on
Sunday, February 22, 2009. She was 85. Daughter of the late Alphonso and
Maria Ronsini, she was born on August 30, 1923 in Newburgh. She married
Americo J. Angeloni on July 4, 1948. He predeceased her on January 4,
1989. "NaNa lived for her grandchildren; she will be sitting on their
shoulder forever as their own guardian angel." She is survived by her
loving daughters, Maria Reischer and her husband, Arthur, and Anne M.
Mineo and her husband, Stefano; grandchildren: Corey, Kiley and Brandon
Reischer, Francesca, Stephanie and Stefano Mineo, and Alex; sisters,
Helen McKeegan and Jessie Ronsini; brothers, Frank and Joseph Ronsini;
and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers,
Carl, Nicholas, Mario and Richard Ronsini, and brother-in-law, James
McKeegan. Visitation will be private. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at 1 p.m., today, Tuesday, February 24, at St. Pat-rick's
Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.
Donations in memory of Rose may be made to the New Windsor Volunteer
Ambulance Corp., P.O. Box 4334, New Windsor, NY 12553.
Vandermark,
Elizabeth F "Betty" Stoddard a Homemaker of Newburgh, N.Y., died on July
19, 2005 at home. She was 81. The daughter of the late John and
Elizabeth Purtel Vandermark, Elizabeth was born on February 22, 1924 in
Newburgh. She served in the U.S. Army as a nurse during World War II,
from 1942-1945, where she met her husband, the late C. James Stoddard. A
family statement reads: "Elizabeth was a loving mother, grandmother, and
friend." Survivors include two sons, Gary Stoddard of the Town of
Newburgh, Matthew Stoddard of Walden, one brother, John Vandermark of
Newburgh, two sisters, Helen O'Shea of Newburgh, Regina Zaminick of Va.,
five grandchildren, Bridgett, Jamie, Katie, Adam, Jason, and four
great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was also
pre-deceased by one loving son, James "Chuck" Stoddard. Visitation will
be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday July 22, 2005 at Doulin Newburgh Funeral
Home, Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh. Funeral Services will be at
7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be on Saturday July 23
at 10 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. Arrangements under the care
of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc.
VanDuzer, Vivian V
Beatty age 83, of Gardiner N.Y., was called home by God on Monday,
November 7, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Mrs.
Beatty was born August 4, 1924 in Newburgh, N.Y., the daughter of the
late John and the late Laura (Peck) Van Duzer. She married Joseph G.
Beatty. They moved to Gardiner from Goshen In 1951. Vivian's husband
died March 30, 1995. Vivian did and accomplished many things in her
lifetime. She was a retired Farmer. She started the Gangahole Campsite.
For many years she prepared Tax returns for thousands of people,
currently taking care of her families returns. She belonged to the
Spinners Association. She taught Religious instruction at Wallkill High
School in 1959-1960. She taught reading at the Wallkill prison. She was
very active member of the Reformed Churches of Gardiner and Shawangunk
including: being superintendent and teacher of Sunday school in Gardiner
and a teacher in Shawangunk. She was also involved in The Samaritan's
Purse, Boone N.C., through which she traveled to Ghana, where she
followed shoe box distribution. Through church she traveled to Honduras
where she helped build a children's hospital; Mexico where she brought
sewing machines and taught sewing; and Walker Kentucky where she worked
with Lend a Hand. She was a Huguenot Street tour guide. Recently, she is
a member of the Gardiner Rescue Squad working as an EMT; she volunteered
at the Gardiner Library; belonged to the Red Hat Society; and she is a
Spanish student at SUNY New Paltz. She had a passion for travel and she
loved to hunt. She is survived by six daughters: Judy Depuy of Gardiner,
Martha Wilson of Hurley, Trudy Simms of Morris Plains, Barbara Ruud of
Newburgh, Irene Ostrander of Thiels, and Myrna Foncree of Napanoch;
three sons: George Watts of Cobleskill, John Ruger of New Paltz, and Tom
Gillespie of Utica; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one
sister, Margaret Decker of Middletown; one brother, William Van Duzer of
Seabridge, Fla., and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be
Friday, November 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Copeland Funeral Home,
Inc., 162 South Putt Corner Rd., New Paltz, N.Y. The funeral service
will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. at Reformed Church of Shawangunk in
Wallkill with the Rev. Gary Sissel officiating. Burial will follow
immediately in Bruynswick Rural Cemetery, Wallkill. Memorials may be
made to Gardiner Fire Dept., PO Box 271, Gardiner, NY 12525-5614, or
Samaritan's Purse, c/o Reformed Church of Gardiner, Gardiner, NY 12525
Vitek, Stephen a retired self employed painter contactor and a resident
of the Town of Newburgh, died Thursday, May 21, 2009 at home. He was 86.
Stephen was born on March 1, 1923 in New Windsor, the son of the late
Martin and Marie Krutty Vitek, and the husband of the late Ellen Davis
Vitek. Survivors include his sons, Mark Vitek and Lorene of New Windsor,
NY and Patrick Vitek and wife, Susan of Canadaigua, NY; grandsons:
Jason, Josuha and Jefferson. He was a World War II Navy Veteran, a
member of St. Patrick's Church, a member of Cronomer Valley Fire Dept.
since 1950, the past president of the Fire Dept., secretary to the Fire
District from 1963 to 2007, the director of CVFD Benevolent, the
director of the Orange County Fire District, the director for 18-year
for the Hudson Valley Fireman's Association, FASNY 2 Percent Committee,
the past president of the Reds Vest in 1975, a member of the Walden
Sportsman Club, the painters Union #122 Newburgh Chapter, and a member
of the Grand Hollow Old Time Power Association. Visitation will be held
on Monday, May 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Cronomer Valley Fire Dept., 296
North Plank Rd., Newburgh, NY 12550. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on
Tuesday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake, Rt.52, Newburgh,
NY. Intombment will be at Cedar Hill Mausoleum, Rt. 9W, Newburgh, NY In
lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cronomer Valley Fire Dept.,
296 North Plank Rd., Newburgh, NY 12550.
Vogola,
John Born June 28,
1922 Died Aug. 1987 in Florida
Walsh,
William Born Oct. 13, 1922
Died Oct. 1967
Warren,
Gordon Born Aug. 13,
1923 Died August 1953
Washington,
Margery "Marge" "Na-Na" Lucille Singleton a 79 year resident of
Newburgh, NY entered into rest on August 4, 2011 at the Kaplan Family
Hospice Residence, Newburgh. She was 90 years old. Margery was born on
May 28, 1921 in Norwalk, CT; she graduated from the Newburgh Enlarged
City School district in 1941. She joined Ebenezer Baptist Church in 1935
under the leadership of Reverend Roscoe Mitchell and attended faithfully
until her health began to fail. Margery was the 1st president of the
Echo Choral Ensemble. Margery was employed at St. Luke's Hospital in
Newburgh for many years. Margery was a well known barmaid at several
local establishments, "Slocums on Water St.", "Browns" and "Ebony
Lounge". Marge will be best remembered as "the lady with the pencil
behind her ear", she was never without it. She leaves to cherish her
memories, her grandchildren: Loretta Woody (Ronald) and Valerie Cooper,
Newburgh, William Hill, Brooklyn, NY and Nicole Cooper-Curry (Andre)
Bel-Ridge, MO; great grandchildren: Janea and LaKiesha Hill, Kaiya and
Karile Powell, DaQuan Singleton all of Newburgh, Sherita Hill of Lompoc,
CA, Demitri Hill of San Antonio, TX, Jason Singleton of Kingston, NY,
JaLisa and Jashon Singleton of High Point, NC, and Jaiana Singleton of
Poughkeepsie, NY, Tiara, Elizabeth, Andre and Xavier of Bel-Ridge, MO;
great great grandchildren: Jah'Bral Davis and Ja'Vion Eusty of Newburgh,
Kamauri Singleton of High Point, NY; son-in-law, Mr. Donald Cooper of
St. Louis, MO, sister-in-law, Lucille Smalls of Georgetown, SC and a
host of nieces, nephews and friends; very special friends: Mrs. Mary
Dillard and Mr. Roy (Pee-Wee) Cousar. She was predeceased by her husband
of 65 years, Mr. Clarence Singleton; her parents; daughter, Marjorie
Singleton-Cooper and grandson, Jason S. Singleton. Visitation will be
Friday August 12 from 10-11 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 76 First
St., Newburgh. Services begin at 11 a.m. at the church. Reverend Harry
L. Brown Jr. is officiating. Burial will be at Orange County Veterans
Memorial Cemetery, Craigville Rd., Goshen, NY. Professional services
entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, NY.
"Committed To Being The Very Best". Call us anytime at 845-569-1233
Warren,
Henry of Newburgh entered into rest on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at
Castle Point V.A.M.C. at the age of 86. Born October 21, 1923 in
Newburgh in his family's home, he was the son of the late Henry P.
Warren and Edith May Kurz Warren. Henry was a 1941 NFA graduate. Henry
entered the United States Army on January 27, 1943. Assigned to the
386th Anti-Aircraft Battalion at Camp Edwards in Massachusetts. He was
shipped overseas to England in January of 1944 giving aerial protection
to the 8th and 9th Air Force. He landed in Normandy with the 7th Army on
Omaha Beach, fought in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton,
eventually sending the German Army in full retreat back to Berlin. He
was also engaged in the Battle at Verdun and Metz in Southern France.
Eventually ending up in Linz, Austria. He achieved the rank of Tech/5
Corporal. Henry received the Good Conduct medal with Clasp, American
offense ribbon, ETO ribbon with four bronze battle stars, and World War
II Victory medal. He was discharged on December 1945 thus returning home
to Newburgh, where he married his childhood sweetheart, Kathryn Decker.
He was employed by IBM in East Fishkill where he attended Marist College
in Poughkeepsie earning a degree in Business Administration. He retired
as a Manufacturing Manager in 1986 after 30 years of employment. He was
a life member and past Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 973 in
Newburgh. He umpired slow and fast pitch softball in the City of
Newburgh, was inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame, and was involved
in the Town of Newburgh Little League, and was an avid New York Yankees
fan. While fighting his battle with cancer, the loss of his beloved
wife, Kathryn on November 26, 2009 was more than he could overcome.
Survivors include a son, Christopher and his wife, Marlene of Pine Bush
and their children, Stacie Brischer and her husband, George and their
son, Peyton, Justin Warren and Kathy Stankiewicz; a son, Lynn and his
wife, Elizabeth of Newburgh and their children, Kyle, Kiana and Kyra; a
daughter, Lauren and her partner, Michele Yasson of Rosendale; a
daughter, Alyce Serikstad of Newburgh and her children, Dominick and
Sharon of Pennsylvania; great-grandchildren: Nicholas, Christopher,
Brandon, Jessica, and Sarah; a daughter, Amy Serikstad of Virginia; a
daughter, Danielle and her husband, Andrew Hertel of Marlboro;
great-grandchildren: Alycia, Zoe, Zachary, and Hannah; a brother, Val
Warren and his wife, Jill of Gardiner. The family would like to express
their sincere gratitude to Dr. Benninger and the staff at unit B2 of
Castle Point V.A.M.C. for their care. Visitation will be Friday,
February 19, from 3-7 p.m. at the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc.,
318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh. Funeral services will be Saturday,
February 20, at 10 a.m. the funeral home with burial in Cedar Hill
Cemetery.
Woodley,
Charles Born Nov. 14, 1922
Died Nov. 1970