Daily Mail September 05 (2024)

Obituariesfrom the Daily Mail
September 2005

Transcribed by Deb Ashton
Obituaries provided by Sylvia Hasenkopf

September 1, 2005

BARBARA A. KOENKE
Mail carrier

Cairo---Barbara A. Koenke, 64, of 62 Silver Spur Road,Cairo, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005 at home with the love of her familysurrounding her.

She was born Aug. 1, 1941 in Merrick, Long Island, at thehome of her late parents Walter C. and Anna M. (Andersen) Anderson.

Mrs. Koenke was a U.S. Mail Carrier for 16 years at theCairo Post Office. She enjoyed herco-workers and customers that she delivered to.

Survivors include her husband William Koenke Jr., herdaughters Peggy Henne and her husband Mark, List Spring and her husband Mark,Lisa Spring and her husband Tim, three grandchildren, Jessica South, KristinaVan Wie, and Bill Spring, a brother, Walter Andersen and his wife Terry ofWantagh, N.Y., her beloved aunt Dorothy Anderson of Port Richey, Fla.,brother-in-law Michael Koenke of Oneonta, Frank Parshley of Bellmae, N.Y., andmany friends, nieces and nephews and beloved extended family Kay and DannyLannon.

Mrs. Koenke was predeceased by her sister Joan Parshley.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at theRichards Funeral Home, 29 Bross St., Cairo.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeralhome with the Rev. Retta Lykens, pastor of the Cairo United Methodist Churchofficiating.

Interment will follow in the family plot of the CairoCemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greene CountyWomen’s League Cancer Patient Aid, P.O. Box 341, Round Top, N.Y., 12476, Attn:Memorial for Barbara Koenke.

September 1 & 2, 2005

JOHN ARCHIBALD SMITH
World War II veteran

PALENVILLE---John “Jack” Archibald Smith, 80, ofPalenville, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005 at his residence following a longillness.

Born May 6, 1925, he was the son of the late Archibald andHazel Margaret Stanbrough Smith.

He graduated from Catskill High School and enlisted in theU.s. Army in 1943. During World WarII he was a twin engine pilot earning the rank of First Lieutenant.He earned the American Theater Medal, Army of Occupation Medal of Japan,and World War II Victory Medal upon his discharge in 1947.

He married the former Gertrude Stella Rothrock on June 12,1948.

He retired from the Coxsackie Correctional Facility in 1974and started his own business ventures including selling and servicing Hondamotorcycles and aluminum siding and installation.

Mr. Smith was an avid fly fisherman, making his own polesand tying flies, as well as an active hunter.He was a member of the National Ski Patrol at Hunter Mountain.He was also an active member of the American Legion in Palenville.

Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Smith of Palenvilleand their nine children: SandraLynn Burns of Pa., Judith Gail of Jensen, Colo., Hazel Ann McGlynn of Malba,N.Y., John A. Smith Jr. of Saranac, Dorothy Atkins of Saranac, Jamie Wilms ofPalenville, Gary Wayne Smith of Greenville, Mark Smith of Palenville, andMatthew Smith of Kiskatom; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brotherDouglas Smith of Palenville; two nephews and two nieces.

Calling hours will be 10 a.m. to noon Friday at theMillspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139 Jefferson Heights, Catskill, prior tocremation at the Albany Rural Crematorium.

A committal service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at thePalenville Cemetery with Rev. David C. Tipple, pastor of the Kiskatom ReformedChurch officiating.

September 2, 2005

MARION E. DUDLEY
Loving wife, mother and grandmother

FREEHOLD---Marion E. Dudley, 51, of Freehold, diedWednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.

Born in Albany July 6, 1954, she was the daughter of Marion(VanAlstyne) Kudlack and the late Charles Otten.

She was a lifelong homemaker, she loved music and was anavid reader. She was a loving wife,mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, Harry Dudley of Freehold;children, Michelle Deyo and her husband Michael, Matthew Dudley and his wifeRachel, and Amanda Dudley; step-children, David Dudley, Michael Dudley and hiswife Julia, Laura McDonald and her husband Martin and Harry Dudley Jr.; threegrandchildren, Michael and Mariah Deyo and Daisy Mae Dudley; fourstep-grandchildren, Kayley McDonald and Courtney, Camile and Sidney Dudley;brothers, Raymond, Charles and Donald Otten; sisters, Sharon Dinelle and PattyOtten; step-brothers John Kudlack and Edward Kudlack and his wife Connie.

Besides her father, she was predeceased by her step-fatherJohn Kudlack.

Calling hours are Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m. at the CunninghamFuneral Home, 4898 state Route 81, Greenville.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, 2 p.m. at the So.Bethlehem United Methodist Church in So. Bethlehem.

Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Those who wish may contribute in Mrs. Dudley’s memory tothe National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upstate NY Chapter, 421 Karner Rd.,Albany, NY 12205.

September 2, 2005

PATRICIA M. FIDUCIA
Beloved mother

CATSKILL---Patricia M. Fiducia died Wednesday, Aug. 31,2005, at Eden Park Nursing Home.

Born in Long Island, NY, the family moved to Staten Islanda short time later. She worked fora podiatrist for many years and then moved to the Catskill region in 1992.

Survivors include her children, Paul Fiducia of Round Top;Michael Fiducia, Frances Cosme, William Fiducia, Linda Coates, and Peter Fiduciaall of Staten Island; nine grandchildren; a great-grandson; a sister, ElaineGarzone of Toms River; and two brothers, William Dugan of North Brunswick, whodied Aug. 29, 2005, and Edward Dugan of Toms River, who died in 2002.

She will be cremated and laid to rest at the Ocean CountyMemorial Park in Toms River.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of theMillspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139 Jefferson Heights, Catskill.

September 2, 2005

DORIS MARIE RICKARD
Beloved mother

COXSACKIE---Doris Marie (Rarick) Richard, 75, diedpeacefully on Aug. 31, 2005, after touching the hearts of many.Spreading love everywhere, she taught all those in her life to do thesame.

She was born Nov. 21, 1979 in South Bethlehem to Ralph C.Blanche (Seaburg) Rarick.

Mrs. Rickard and her husband, James C. Rickard Jr. lived onFares Road, Ravena, where they raised their six children in a home that wasalways open to family and friends; a home where anyone was welcome to stop byfor a meal, join in a song, play cards or just talk and relax.

She was always a hard worker, doing all she could to carefor her family and friends. Formany years she was known as the “Stanley Home Products Lady.”Prior to her career as a rural mail carrier in Coeymans Hollow, sheworked for RCS, transporting children with special needs.

During her life, she also enjoyed gardening, traveling,hunting, and weekly visits to the Greene County Long Term Care Nursing Home.

She was a member of the Coeymans Hollow Methodist Church,the Ravena Grange, the Ravena Bowling League, local area senior citizens groupsand a charter member of the Coeymans Hollow Ladies Auxiliary.She was also a member of the NY Rural Letter Carrier’s Association, forwhich she was a union representative for several years.

Survivors include her six children, Audrey Faith VanKempen, Arlene Hope Rickard (John Zboray) Adele Chariety (Phillips) Thayer (JohnNewell), James C. Rickard III (Victoria), Ava Lee Weisenburn (James Burgess),Alma Marie Parks (Wayne); brother, John Rarick (Joan), sister, Rosemary Court(Dale), and sister-in-law, Jesse Rarick; 14 grandchildren, and eightgreat-grandchildren.

As the family matriarch, she taught the importance offamily to many generations. She wasknown as Nana to many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and other“children.”

Mrs. Rickard was predeceased by her husband, James C.Rickard Jr. companion, Walter Parks, and her brother, Arnold Rarick.

A memorial service will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Saturday,Sept. 10 at the Coeymans Hollow Methodist Church, followed by a luncheon.

In honor of Doris’ love of nature, everyone is encouragedto plant a flower of tree of their choice in her memory.

September 4, 2005

DORIS MARIE RICKARD
Beloved mother

COXSACKIE---Doris Marie (Rarick) Richard, 75, diedpeacefully on Aug. 31, 2005, after touching the hearts of many. Spreading love everywhere, she taught all those in her lifeto do the same.

She was born Nov. 21, 1929 in South Bethlehem to Ralph C.and Blanche (Seaburg) Rarick.

Mrs. Rickard and her husband, James C. Rickard Jr., livedon Fares Road, Ravena, where they raised their six children in a home that wasalways open to family and friends; a home where anyone was welcome to stop byfor a meal, join in a song, play cards or just talk and relax.

She also enjoyed gardening, traveling, hunting, and weeklyvisits to the Greene County Long Term Care Nursing Home.

As the family matriarch, she taught the importance offamily to many generations. She wasknown as Nana to many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and other“children.”

Mrs. Rickard was predeceased by her husband, James C.Rickard Jr., companion, Walter Parks, and her brother, Arnold Rarick.

A memorial service will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Saturday,Sept. 10 at the Coeymans Hollow Methodist Church, followed by a luncheon.

In honor of Doris’ love of nature, everyone is encouragedto plant a flower of tree of their choice in her memory.

September 5, 2005

MABEL F. COCHRANE
Proprietor of MayBelle Beauty Shoppe

RICHMONDVILLE---Mabel F. Cochrane, 93, of Main Street, diedFriday, Sept. 2, 2005 at her residence.

Born June 19, 1912 in Richmondville, she was the daughterof William Frayer and Melissa (Shaver) Frayer.

She was married to Curtis William Cochrane for 69 years andhe predeceased her on Dec. 25, 2003. Mrs.Cochrane was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Mrs. Cochrane attended Edmund Process School of BeautyCulture in Binghamton. She was theproprietor of MayBelle Beauty Shoppe in Richmonville for nine years.

She also served as town and county tax collector for eightyears; writing school assessment rolls for 12 years and as deputy to school taxcollector for 11 years. For 14years, Mrs. Cochrane worked as the school guard at the former RichmondvilleCentral School.

She was a volunteer guard for the Lutheran and MethodistChurches in Richmondville and worked with summer Bible classes for six years.She helped organize the first Bowie troop in Richmondville and served asthe first Brownie leader and then as a Girl Scout troop member.Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Ray Suttmeierof Cairo; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul C. and Donna Cochrane of Bloomsburg,Pa.; three grandchildren, Brian Suttmeier or Mount Sunappe, N.H., BruceSuttmeier or Portland, Ore., and Bonnie Suttmeier of Catskill.

A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept.6, at the Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill.

Interment will be in Richmondville Rural Cemetery.

There will be no viewing hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American HeartAssociation, Northeastern Chapter, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, N.Y. 12205.

Condolences may be sent to the family at http://merenessputnamfuneralhome.com.

September 5, 2005

LETA M. PAYNE
Loved sewing

GREENVILLE---Leta M. Payne, 73, of Greenville Center, diedat the Hospice Inn of St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany on Sept. 3, 2005.She was born in Durham on May 0, 1932, daughter of the late Harry andMinnie (Smith) German. A lifelong homemaker, she loved sewing and made all sorts ofclothes for everyone including several wedding gowns and suits.Leta was a faithful member of the Greenville Center Baptist Church.

Surviving are her loving husband of 52 years, Francis(Frank) Payne; two sons, Gerald Payne of Freehold and Glenn Payne and his wifeDenise of Freehold; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Ashley Payne; and a sister,Mildred Nethaway and her husband Raymond of Freehold. She was predeceased by a sister, Murial German.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. at theCunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m.Interment will be in the Freehold Cemetery.

Those who desire may contribute in her memory to theGreenville Center Baptist Church.

September 5, 2005

LORETTA M. BALDWIN
Former member of the Helderberg Hilltoppers

GREENVILLE---Loretta M. Baldwin, 82, of Coxsackie, died atthe Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson on Sept. 4, 2005.She was born in Madison, Maine on March 5, 1923, daughter of the lateEdmond and Carolyn (Dionne) Jacques. Alifelong homemaker, she was a former member of the Helderberg Hiltoppers RVClub. She was predeceased by a son,Leo Barcomb.

Surviving are her husband, Kenneth Baldwin; herstepchildren, Kenneth Baldwin Jr. and his wife Patricia of Athens, HermanReinhold and his wife Susan of Virginia, Karen Page and her husband Steve ofIndiana, Vernon Baldwin and his wife Kirsten of Coxsackie, and Skyben and hiswife Diane of Coxsackie; 19 step-grandchildren; her sisters, Lucille of Ridge,N.H. and Rita of Winchendon, Mass.; a niece, Patricia McMann of Tupper Lake; anephew, Michael Lanthier of Tupper Lake; and a sister-in-law, Sr. Mary Clotilde(Mary Barcomb) of Chicago.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 8 p.m. at theCunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday 7 to 8 p.m.,prior to the services. Those whodesire may contribute in her memory to the rescue squad of their choice.Interment will be in the Holy Name Church Cemetery, Tupper Lake.

September 6, 2005

JULE G. BARTLETT
Born in New Jersey

WINDHAM---Jule G. Bartlett, 89, died Sept. 2, 2005 atKingston Hospital in Kingston.

She was born on Feb. 21, 1916, to Jules and Stella (Gates)Guillaume in Millington, N.J.

She is survived by her daughter, Constance Mangano ofPrattsville; grandsons, Anthony and Michael Mangano; and great-grandson, ThomasLeonard Mangano.

A private cremation was conducted at Wiltwyck Crematory inKingston.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of theDecker Funeral Home, Main Street, Windham.

September 6, 2005

ELIZABETH O’CONNELL
Beloved sister

YONKERS---Elizabeth “Betty” O’Connell, 65, ofYonkers, died Sept. 2, 2005 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Yonkers.

She was born in Bagenalstown, County Carlow, Ireland onNov. 3, 1939, daughter of the late Christopher and Bridget (Tobin) McDonald.

A lifelong homemaker she was a friend to all who knew her,loving her family very much, and treating her several nieces and nephews as herchildren.

Survivors include her two sisters, Ann Hackett of EastDurham, Bea Yeager of Levittown, Pa., two brothers, Andrew McDonald ofLevittown, Pa., Jack McDonald of England and her several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at theCunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville.

Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Thursday at the funeralhome with a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Knock Shrine, EastDurham.

Interment will be in the Winston Cemetery in East Durham.

September 7, 2005

FRANCES MENNONA
Funeral Mass announced

GREENVILLE---Frances Mennona, 69, of Greenville, formerlyof Norwalk, Conn., died July 22, 2005 at the Barnwell Nursing Home in Valatie.

She was born in Catskill on Dec. 13, 1935, daughter of thelate Jesse O. and Marion Felter.

She was an office worker at MBI (Danbury Mint) in Norwalk,Conn.

Mrs. Mennona is survived by her loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on 11 a.m.Saturday, Sept. 10, at Our Lady of Knock Shrine in East Durham.

Interment will be in the Greenville Cemetery following themass.

There are no calling hours.

Services are under the direction of the Cunningham FuneralHome, 4898 Route 81, Greenville, N.Y. 12083.

September 7, 2005

WILLIAM J. MURRAY JR.
Former owner of Murray Electric

WYNANTSKILL---William J. Murray Jr., 63, formerly of Ghent,died suddenly on Sept. 2, 2005.

He was born Jan. 2, 942 in New York City, the son of thelate William J. and Phyllis (Schmitt) Murray Sr.

Mr. Murray was employed in the electrical industry all ofhis life presently working at Thorpe Electric Supply. He was previously employed at WESCO, Wolfberg Electric,Clifford R. Gray, Coxsackie-Athens School District and former owner of MurrayElectric in Catskill.

He loved animals all of his life including his beloved dogHeidi. He was the former secretaryof the West Athens-Limestreet Fire Company and former chairman of the AthensPlanning Board.

Survivors include his estranged wife, Laura Murray ofGhent, two children: ColleenWegmann and her husband Andreas of Chicago, Ill, and William J. Murray III ofLudwigshafen, Germany; a grandson, Lars Wegmann of Chicago, a brother Ronald H.Murray and his wife Christiana of Castleton, N.Y., four nieces, Tina S. Murrayof Schodack Landing, Suzanne J. Ribsamen and her husband Foster of Catskill,Kristiane E. Murray and her fiance Tom Sopris of Athens and Sherrie Wilson andher husband Darby of Latham; two great-nephews and two great-nieces alsosurvive.

Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at theSopris-Murray Funeral Home, 11877 Route 9W, Coxsackie.

A memorial service will be conducted 7:30 p.m. Thursday atthe funeral home. The Rev. CarolynLewis will be officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the WestAthens-Limestreet Fire Company, P.O. Box 107, Athens, N.Y. 12015 andAnimaLovers, P.O. Box 6426, Albany, N.Y. 12206. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

September 7, 2005

ROBERT W. SMITH
Past president of theCoxsackie-Athens Rotary

COXSACKIE---Robert W. Smith, 84,of 110 Mansion St., Coxsackie, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, at Albany MedicalCenter, Albany, NY, after a long illness.

Born in the Bronx, Oct. 18, 1920,he was the son of Jacob and Esther (Johnson) Morris.

During WWII Mr. Smith served withthe US Army. He was past commanderof the V.F.W. Post #10986 or Coxsackie, past president of the Coxsackie-AthensRotary Club, a member of the Board of Directors of Bethany Village in WestCoxsackie, and a communicant of St. Mary’s R.C. Church in Coxsackie.Prior to his retirement he was employed, and past president, of SmithHenneke Metal Fabrication Company of Kingston.

Survivors include hisstep-sister, Irene Smith of Florida; and several close friends including Wayneand Debra Speenburgh of Coxsackie; and Charles and Susan Wilson of High Falls,NY.

Calling hours are Wednesday, 6 to8 p.m. at the W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion St., Coxsackie.

Members of the VFW will bemeeting 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mass of the Christian Burial willbe celebrated Thursday, 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s R.C. Church of Coxsackie withRev. Fr. J. Murphy, Pastor, of St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Catskill,officiating.

Interment will follow in thefamily plot next to his late wife, Rita T. Smith, who predeceased him on March15, 1994, in the St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery.

Contributions in his memory maybe made to St. Peter’s Hospice, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.

September 8, 2005

GERALD E. HEATH
Mechanic

WEST COXSACKIE---Gerald E. Heath,79, of West Coxsackie, died suddenly Sept. 6 at the Albany Medical Center.

He was born April 4, 1926 inCoxsackie, son of the late Willard and Edith (Foster) Heath.

Mr. Heath was an auto mechanicand metal polisher having worked for several auto dealers and tire distributorsin the Albany area and for Greenville Polishing in Greenville.

An avid guitar player he hadplayed in local bands when he was younger.He also loved camping, bird watching and nature.He was known to always having something to do either for himself orhelping others. He will be missedby his loving family and his many friends.

Survivors include his long timecompanion Bernice Lee, his children, Mary Ann Williams, Phyllis Cooper, DianeThompson, and her husband Robert, William Heath, Nancy Camley, VirginiaChristianson, Carol Ann Lasanta and her husband Plagido, Mary Ellen Santiago andher husband Efrin, Lisa Lockridge and her husband Henry, Gerald C. Heath and hiswife Brenda, Joseph Heath and his wife Kelly, and Joanne Wilcox also survivingare 41 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Heath was predeceased by twochildren Gerald E. Heath Jr., Patricia Heath, three grandchildren and fivebrothers, Frank, Willard, Harry, Philip and Herb Heath.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m.Friday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, Route 81, Greenville, N.Y.

Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m.Friday prior to the service.

September 8, 2005

ROBERT W. SMITH
Past president of the Coxsackie-Athens Rotary

COXSACKIE---Robert W. Smith, 84, of 110 Mansion St.,Coxsackie, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY,after a long illness.

Born in the Bronx, Oct. 18, 1920, he was the son of Jacoband Esther (Johnson) Morris.

Survivors include his step-sister, Irene Smith of Florida;and several close friends including Wayne and Debra Speenburgh of Coxsackie; andCharles and Susan Wilson of High Falls, NY.

Calling hours are Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the W.C.Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion St., Coxsackie.

Members of the VFW will be meeting 7 p.m. at the funeralhome.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated today at 11a.m. at St. Mary’s R.C. Church of Coxsackie with Rev. Fr. J. Murphy, Pastor,of St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Catskill, officiating.

Interment will follow in the family plot next to his latewife, Rita T. Smith, who predeceased him on March 15, 1994, in the St. Mary’sParish Cemetery.

Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Peter’sHospice, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.

September 9, 2005

ELVIRA PAOLINO MEO
Owned Cairo Beauty Mark

NEW PORT RICHEY, FLA.---ElviraPaolino Meo, 87, of New Port Richey, Fla., wife of the late Vincent Meo, diedSaturday, Aug. 27, 2005, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center in New PortRichey.

Born in 1918 in Catskill, she wasthe daughter of the late Mario and Anelia Paolino of Catskill.

She was a native of Catskill andCairo. She and her husband were theowners and operators of the Cairo Beauty Mark.They moved to Florida 10 years ago.

Survivors include a daughter,Denise Nelson and son-in-law Jeffrey Nelson; and three grandchildren, Michell,Jeffrey and Steven.

Mrs. Meo was predeceased by sixbrothers, Mario, Martin, John, William, Alfred and Richard Paolino; and asister, Nancy Apa.

Funeral services were conductedunder the direction of the Arlington Funeral Home in New Port Richey.

September 10, 2005

IRENE E. FALKNER
Area resident

PALENVILLE---Irene E. Falkner,89, of 29 Hobbs Lane, Palenville and St. Petersburg, Florida, died Thursday,September 8, 2005 at home after a long illness.

Born May 21, 1916, she was thedaughter of the late Robert and Mary (Hassler) Riley.

Mrs. Falkner is survived by fourchildren, Barbara Sullivan of Brooklyn, NY, Joseph Coan of Palenville and St.Petersburg, Florida, Patricia Blowers of Tenino, Washington, and Virginia Teccaof Staten Island, NY; three brothers, Robert Riley of Staten Island, NY, WilliamRiley of Staten Island, NY, and Arthur Riley of Selden, NY; 16 grandchildren, 24great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces andnephews.

Mrs. Falkner was predeceased byher two husbands, Joseph T. Coan and William Falkner.

There are no services.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Traver & McCurryFuneral Home in Catskill.

September 10, 2005

WILLIAM KUHAR
Decorated World War II veteran

RENSSELAERVILLE---William Kuhar,84, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany on Sept. 8, 2005.

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticuton May 7, 1921, he was the son of the late John and Susan (Casper) Kuhar.

Mr. Kuhar served in the U.S. Navyduring World War II, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic Pacific,Philippines Liberation, American Theatre and Victory Medals, as well as theBronze Star.

He had retired from GeneralElectric where he had been a welder and was a member of the Clark White AmericanLegion Post #589 and a charter member of the Rensselaerville Volunteer FireCompany.

Survivors include his wife of 57years, Edith (VonLinden) Kuhar; his daughter Jane Courant and her husbandMalcolm; his son, Michael Kuhar; a sister, Marie Bogue; and several nieces andnephews.

Mr. Kuhar was predeceased by twobrothers, James and Thomas Kuhar.

Funeral services will be Monday,10 a.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Rensselaerville.Friends may call at the Cunningham Funeral Home in Greenville on Sunday 2to 5 p.m. Interment will be in theRensselaerville Cemetery.

Those who desire may contributein his memory to the Rensselaerville Library.

September 10, 2005

MARJORIE DICKSON RUSSELL
Beloved mother and grandmother

CATSKILL---Marjorie DicksonRussell, 85, of 12 Pruyn Place, Catskill, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005 after abrief illness.

Born Sept. 25, 1919 in Catskill,she was the daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Moore) Dickson.

Mrs. Dickson received hereducation in the Catskill Public School System. She was employed at the Atlantic Knitting Mills and was ahousekeeper and nanny for more than 40 years until her retirement in 1982.She was a member of the Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church in Catskill.She served as a missionary, usher and was a devoted member until herillness.

Survivors include two children,Cynthia Fields and husband Eugene of Catskill; Jacqueling Jackson and husbandWillie of Catskill; six grandchildren, Holly, Natalie, Jeffrey, Sean, Dawn, andShe She; several great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by herhusband Robert; father Harry Dickson; mother, Florence Dickson; two sisters,Roberta Dickson Peyton, and Barbara Dickson Mondun; three brothers, AlbertDickson, Herbert Dickson, and Harry Dickson.

Calling hours are Tuesday, 6 to 8p.m. at the Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church, Water Street, Catskill.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m.Wednesday at the Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.The Rev. Moses Carter will be officiating.

Interment will follow at CatskillRural Cemetery.

Memorials in her name may be madeto the Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church, 196 Water St., Catskill, NY 12414.

Funeral arrangements are underthe direction of Traver & McCurry, 234 Jefferson Heights, Catskill.

September 10, 2005

RICHARD SMITH
Former Prattsville postmaster

BOISE, Idaho---Richard HenrySmith died of cancer on Feb. 16, 2005 in Boise, Idaho. He was born in Prattsville on Oct. 23, 1922.His father, Avery, owned the town’s hardware store, and his mother,Ethel, was an active homemaker. Hehad a sister, Bertha Mae, who died before he was born, and a brother, JohnAvery, who was 12 years his senior, so Richard was raised as though he were anonly child. His youth was spenthappily in the Catskill Mountains.

Richard graduated from GrandGorge High School in 1940 and then attended, and graduated from, the New YorkState Ranger School in the Adirondacks. Itwas here that he met Edna Lake and they fell in love for the rest of theirlives.

Richard joined the Navy duringWorld War II, went to the Naval Air Training Center in Pensacola, Fla., andbecame a pilot for the U.S. Navy. Hewas one of the first to fly the Grumman f-8F Bearcat. On April 4, 1944, Richard became an ensign in the morning anda husband in the afternoon. Heachieved the rank of lieutenant commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve.His time spent serving his country and flying for the Navy was foreverdear to him.

After the war, he and Ednareturned to New York, where he accepted the position of postmaster for the townof Prattsville. He had threechildren to whom he was the ideal father and knew countless people to whom hewas the ideal friend. He was kind,generous, knowing, steady, strong and devout.

In the years that he spent withhis young family, they all enjoyed the wild and wacky adventures he led themon… raising sheep, skiing when the sport was in its infancy, raising andracing sled dogs, boating on the Hudson River and touring the United Statesduring the summer months.

By 1971 Richard and Eddi hadretired, their children had grown and moved away, so they moved to Boise, whereRichard and his brother-in-law Orrin Latham bought a small company called UstickBee Board and he fell in love with his work. The business thrived under his leadership but in 1978 he wasforced to sell because his battle with cancer had begun. He survived with the disease in its many forms for nearly 30years and remained active in his beloved bee board business up until last yearwhen he sold the company.

His next passion was RVing and hespent at least 20 years traveling the country, spending the summers in Idaho andthe winters in Arizona. He was anactive member of the American Legion and many Christian churches across thecountry, beginning with the Reformed Dutch Church in Prattsville and ending withthe Ustick Baptist Church in Boise.

He was preceded in death by hisparents, sister and brother. He issurvived by his beloved Edna; his daughter, Marna David and her husband J.W.Tatum of New Orleans; Marna’s three children, Nathan, Beth and Jordan, all ofSeattle; his daughter, Stephanie Brown of Boise; his only son, F. Kim Smith andhis wife Deborah; and Kim’s four children, Dane Smith of Memphis, and Shelby,Connor and Sarah of Boise.

Edna currently resides atParamount Park in Boise. In theevent of Edna’s death, there will be a joint memorial service for both of themat the Cloverdale Funeral Home in Boise. Theirfinal resting place will be together in the Finnish Cemetery in Donnelly, Idaho.

September 10, 2005

JUANITA “PEGGY” TRNKA
Area resident

SAUGERTIES---Juanita “Peggy”Trnka, 84, of Charles Smith Road died suddenly Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005 at theKingston City Hospital in Kingston.

She was born April 10, 1921 inMineral Wells, Texas.

An area resident for many years,she was a former employee of London’s in Saugerties and Deanie’s Restaurantin Woodstock and was an Avon representative for over 45 years.

Survivors include her husband,Richard Trnka; one daughter, Patricia J. Hamilton of Saugerties; onstep-daughter, Diane Adams of Newalla, Oklahoma; one sister, Melva Riley of FortWorth, Texas; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several niecesand nephews.

Mrs. Trnka was predeceased by abrother, Milton Judson.

Funeral services will be held 11a.m. Monday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home in Saugerties.

Interment will follow in the BlueMountain Cemetery in Saugerties.

September 11, 2005

RUTH DOBERT
Lifelong homemaker

EARLTON---Ruth Dobert, 88 diedSept. 10, 2005 at the Eden Park Nursing Home in Catskill.

Born on Nov. 14, 1916, she wasthe daughter of the late Elmer and Margaret (Whyshall) Demarest.She was a lifelong homemaker.

Survivors include a son, FrankDobert and his wife Regina; a daughter, Carol Warner and her husband Gary;grandchildren Suzanne Quirk and her husband John, Michelle Beaumont and herhusband Brendan, Wayne Erickson, Nicole Borthwick and Rachel and Charles Dobert;and a great grandchild, Mackenzie Quirk.

She was pre-deceased by herhusband, Charles H.J. Dobert, and by a daughter, Lorraine (Pinky) Selzner.

Calling hours will be heldMonday, Sept, 2 form 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898SR 81, Greenville. Funeral servicewill be held Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church inGreenville. Interment will be inthe Town of Catskill Cemetery.

September 11, 2005

LILLIAN WHITE
Homemaker

HAW RIVER, NC---Lillian MargaretJohansen White, 84, of Haw River, North Carolina, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2005 atthe Alamance Regional Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the lateJens Olsen Johansen and Thyra Johansen. Anative of Bergen County, New Jersey, she was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband,George White of Haw River; two daughters, Barbara Howard and Patricia Armstrong,both of Haw River; five sons: James“Jimmy” White of Haw River; Thomas White of Braden, Florida, Dennis White ofDaytona, Florida, Philip White of Hamburg, NY and Terry White of Kernersville;17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held at theMcClure Funeral Home in Graham, NC on today from 7 to 9 p.m.

Funeral service will be held onMonday, Sept. 12 at Hawfields Presbyterian Church with the Reverend CurtisFussell presiding.

Memorials may be made to theAmerican Heart and Lung Association. PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

Condolences may be sent to thefamily at www.mcclurefuneralservice.com.

September 12, 2005

RUTH DOBERT
Beloved mother

EARLTON---Ruth Dobert, 88,formerly of Earlton, died Sept. 10, 2005 at the Eden Park Nursing Home inCatskill.

She was born on Nov. 14, 1916,daughter of the late Elmer and Margaret (Whyshall) Demarest.

She was a life long homemakerhaving been predeceased by her husband Charles H.J. Dobert.

She was the beloved mother ofFrank Dobert and his wife Regina, Carol Warner and her husband Gary; Lovinggrandmother of Suzanne Quirk and her husband John, Michelle Beaumont and herhusband Brendan, Wayne Erickson, Nicole Borthwick, Rachel and Charles Dobert andloving great-grandmother of Mackenzie Quirk.

Mrs. Dobert was predeceased by adaughter, Lorraine (Pinky) Selzner.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m.Tuesday at the Christ Episcopal Church in Greenville.

Interment will be in the Town ofCatskill Cemetery.

September 12, 2005

FRED M. HEWKE
Owned Silver Star Express

PALENVILLE---Fred M. Hewke, 45,of Hideaway Road, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005 at his residence after a lengthyillness.

Born Aug. 18, 1960 in Chickasaw,Okla., he was the son of the late James and Alberta Jenkins Hewke.

He was employed at Vertis Inc.,in Saugerties and prior to that owned and operated Silver Star Express.

He was an avid outdoorsman,member of the Kiskatom Reformed Church and the Rip Van Winkle Rod and Gun Club.

Survivors include his wife, theformer Cindy Ormandy, with whom he recently celebrated his 18^thwedding anniversary; a son Zachary G. Hewke of Palenville; two brothers, Jamesof Jackman, Maine, and John Hewke of Pinehurst, N.C.; and several nieces andnephews.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m.Tuesday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, corner of John and Lafayette Streetwith the Rev. David Tipple, pastor of the Kiskatom Reformed Church officiating.

Interment will be at theconvenience of the family.

September 12 & 14, 2005

MAUREEN STETKEWICZ
Executive secretary

CAIRO---Maureen Stetkewicz, 60,of Cairo, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005 in the Emergency Room of the KingstonCity Hospital following a long illness.

Mrs. Stetkewicz was born inJersey City, N.J., on Nov. 4, 1944, to the late John J. and Madeline BarbiHealey.

She married Ronald J. Stetkewiczon Nov. 7, 1970 and they moved to Cairo.

She was an executive secretaryand administrative assistant to the Greene County District Attorney and PublicDefender’s offices prior to the New York State Environmental Protection Agencyin Albany, where she retired from recently.

Survivors include her husband,Ronald J. Stetkewicz of Cairo, and their four children:Joseph Stetkewicz of Phoenix, Ariz., John Stetkewicz of Virginia Beach,Va., Mrs. Todd (Janis) Stevens of Charlotte, N.C., and Ronald J. Stetkewicz IIof Catskill; and 11 grandchildren.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and7 to 9 Wednesday at the Millpaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139 Jefferson Heightsin Catskill.

Private cremation will beconducted at the Albany Rural Crematorium on Thursday, Sept. 15.

Memorial contributions may bemade to the American Cancer Society.

September 13, 2005

M. RICHARD ALBRIGHT
Owned Albright Bros. Farms

ATHENS---M. Richard Albright, 83,of 21 Farm to Market Road, Athens, the owner of Albright Brothers Farms, diedSept. 11, 2005 at Community Hospice at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.

Funeral arrangements under thedirection of the Richards Funeral Home, 28 North Vernon St., Athens, areincomplete at this time.

September 13, 2005

JESSIE A. CAREY
Beloved mother

SAUGERTIES---Jessie A. Carey, 82,of Appletree Drive, Saugerties, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, at the BenedictineHospital, Kingston.

Born April 8, 1923 in Scranton,Pa., she was the daughter of the late Roy and Kathleen Tobin Davis.

An area resident for many years,she was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Snow R.C. Church.She was a member of St. Mary’s Rosary Society, the Home Extension Cluband the Mah-Jongg Club.

Survivors include four daughters,Kathleen A. Carey of Saugerties, Elizabeth A. Schiller of Lake Worth, Fla., AnneP. Carey of Saugerties and Melanie P. Carey of Boynton Beach, Fla.; two sons,Edward C. Carey of Latham and Michael A. Carey of Saugerties; a brother, TomDavis of Virginia Beach, Va.; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; andseveral nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by herhusband, Edward C. Carey; a sister, Kathleen Casutto; and a brother, Roy DavisJr.

A funeral procession will form9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc., corner of John andLafayette streets, thence to St. Mary of the Snow R.C. Church where at 10 a.m. aMass of Christian Burial will be offered.

Interment will follow in St.Mary’s Cemetery, Saugerties.

September 13, 2005

MARJORIE RUSSELL
Beloved mother

CATSKILL---Marjorie DicksonRussell, 85, of 12 Pruyn Place, Catskill, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005 after abrief illness.

Born Sept. 25, 1919 in Catskill,she was the daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Moore) Dickson.

Survivors include two children,Cynthia Fields and husband Eugene of Catskill; Jacqueline Jackson and husbandWillie of Catskill; six grandchildren, Holly, Natalie, Jeffrey, Sean, Dawn, andShe She; several great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Calling hours are today, 6 to 8p.m. at the Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church, Water Street, Catskill.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m.Wednesday at the Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church.The Rev. Moses Carter will be officiating.

Interment will follow in CatskillRural Cemetery.

Memorials in her name may be madeto the Mt. Tabor A.M.E. Zion Church, 196 Water St., Catskill, NY 12414.

Funeral arrangements are underthe direction of Traver & McCurry, 234 Jefferson Heights, Catskill.

September 14, 2005

M. RICHARD ALBRIGHT
Farmer, businessman

ATHENS---M. Richard Albright, 83,farmer and retired partner of the Albright Brothers Farm of Athens, died Sunday,Sept. 11 at the Community Hospice of Columbia Memorial Hospital.

Born Jan. 27, 1922, in Athens, hewas the son of the late Marion C. and Edith (Van Heusen) Albright.

He was a member of the CatskillLodge 468, Free & Accepted Masons, long-time member of the Farm Bureau, Townof Athens Zoning Board of Appeals, member of the Agricultural Extension ServiceCommittee and a former member of the W.C. Brady Hook & Ladder Company.

Mr. Albright and his late wifeJean also enjoyed dealing antiques at the Olde Board Antiques.

Survivors include his sons,Richard of Athens and Roger (Anne) of Saugerties and his granddaughter MelissaAlbright; stepdaughters Linda (Carlton) Wilkinson, Donna Newton, Janet (George)Guilzon, Cheryl (Neil) Morrison and Debra Betor; three nieces, Linda Eypper ofWappingers Falls, Joy Albright of Athens and Sara Cutler of Schenectady; threenephews, Timothy of Athens, and Harry and William of Earlton; his sister-in-lawRuth Hotaling; 15 grandchildren; and several cousins.

Mr. Albright was predeceased byhis wife, Jean; two brothers, Tom and William; his sister, Eleanor; and hisstep-daughter Sandy Chalk.

Calling hours will be Friday, 1to 2 p.m. at the Richards Funeral Home, 26 North Vernon St., Athens.

A memorial service will beconducted at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Committal service will be at theconvenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may bemade to Community Hospice, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, N.Y. 12414.

September 14, 2005

JEFFREY A. BECKER
Industrial salesman

HUNTER---Jeffrey A. Becker, 52,died Monday, Aug. 8, 2005 at his home in Rancho Cucamunga, Calif.

Born Oct 21, 1952 in Plattsburgh,he was the son of the late Alvin Henry Becker and of Joyce (Vredenburgh) Becker.He was educated in Liverpool, spent a year in Honolulu, Hawaii, andgraduated from Saugerties in 1970.

Mr. Becker was employed by theL.A. Rubber Company at the time of his death and had worked for Gates Rubber Co.when he went to California soon after graduating from Northeastern University inBoston with honors in 1979.

He was interested in playingkeyboard and guitar in bands from junior high school until he decided to returnto college, but resumed when he found similarly interested and talented adultsin California. The newest group washolding rehearsals and playing at various favorite eateries in early August.

Mr. Becker had also been aserious bowler, beginning with weekly practice with his brother and father.His league membership resumed when he moved to California.

Survivors include his motherJoyce V. Becker of Westkill; his brother, Mark R. Becker and wife Tamie ofMechanicville; aunts and uncles, Lauren Vredenburgh of Bainbridge, Keith andNadene (Vredenburgh) Wilcox of Roseboom, and Elton and Peg (Becker) Cleveland ofGettysburg, Pa.; several cousins, Leah and Nathan Wilcox, Sharon, William, Johnand James Vredenburgh, and Karen, Cheryl and David Cleveland; on niece, KimberlyBecker;and the children of Tamie Snow Becker, Zachary, Ryan and Katelyn Conerly.

Mr. Becker was predeceased by hisfather, Alvin H. Becker of Phoenix, N.Y.

A service to celebrate Mr.Becker’s life was held at the Spruceton Cemetery on Sept. 10, 2005 at 3 p.m.,attended by family and friends. Mr.Becker’s friends in California held a memorial in San Gabriel on Aug. 29,2005. Memorial contributions may bemade in his honor to the American Red Cross for aid to the victims of HurricaneKatrina.

September 14, 2005

ROBIN LEE BOOMER
Mail carrier in Westerlo andHannacroix

RAVENA---Robin lee WoodworthBoomer, 46, died at home on Tuesday, Sept. 13, after a long bout with braincancer.

She grew up in East Jewett,graduated from Hunter-Tannersville Central School and attended Columbia-GreeneCommunity College.

Mrs. Woodworth worked as a ruralmail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service at Westerlo and Hannacroix for 15years.

She was a fantastic wife andmother.

Survivors include her husband,Dan; five children, Nathan (Kari), Akra, Katy, Meagan and Madalyne; threegrandchildren, Travis, Hailey and Olivia; her parents, Ruth Mary and GerryWoodworth; one sister; three brothers; and many nieces and nephews.She was a friend and strength to all who knew her.

Calling hours will be conducted 4to 8 p.m. Friday at the Babco*ck Funeral Home, Ravena.

Funeral services will beconducted 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to theCommunity Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, N.Y. 12205.

September 14, 2005

EDWARD J. LEJKOWSKI
World War II veteran

CAIRO---Edward J. “EddieLake” Lejkowski, 83, of 18 Elizabeth Drive, Cairo, died Sept. 12, 2005 at hisresidence with his wife by his side, after a long illness.

He was born in New Britain,Conn., Dec. 18, 1921, and was the son of the late John and Pauline (Simkowicz)Lejkowski.

During World War II, he served asa veteran in the United States Army, serving in the Paratrooper No. 509Para-Infantry Battalion. He wasactive in the Battle of the Bulge, receiving two Purple Hearts and a BronzeStar.

He was a member of the DisabledAmerican Veterans, a member of the American Legion of Greenville, a member ofthe Cairo Republican Club and the Cairo Golden Age Club and was a communicant ofthe Sacred Heart Church of Cairo. Hewas active in the Catskill Senior Bowling League and an active golfer at SunnyHill. He had been an area residentfor 22 years.

Prior to his retirement, he wasemployed at the Wingate Co. of Brooklyn.

Survivors include his wife of 55years, Mary J. (Stewart) Lejkowski of Cairo; a sister, Anna Sadowski ofBrooklyn; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lejkowski was predeceased bya sister, Lucy Ballas, and a brother, Joseph Lejkowski.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Richards Funeral Home, Bross Street, Cairo.

Mass of Christian Burial will becelebrated 11 a.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Church, Cairo, with the Rev. Fr.J. Nunan, pastor, as the celebrant.

Interment will follow with fullmilitary honors at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery inSchuylerville.

September 14 2005

LEONA J. ORAM
Homemaker

HUDSON---Leona J. Oram, 85, orFairview Ave., Hudson, died Monday, September 13, 2005 at Columbia MemorialHospital in Hudson.

She was born March 24, 1920 inHudson, the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Cardinale) Gagliardy.

She was a homemaker and lifelongarea resident.

She was predeceased by herhusband George Oram and several brothers and sisters.

Surviving are her son George Oramof Fla.; grandchildren George Oram, Jr. of Ghent, Terence Oram of Catskill, andEmeli Oram of Fla.; brother Raymond Gagliardy of Catskill; sister Genevive Longof Long Island; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Thursday,Sept 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the Bates & Anderson-Redmond & Keeler FuneralHome, 110 Green St., Hudson.

Private funeral services will beheld at the convenience of the family. Intermentwill be in the Germantown Reformed Church Cemetery.

September 15, 2005

JERRY J. BUSH
Owner of the Bush Agency

CATSKILL---Jerry Julian Bush, 88,of 115 Wildwing Park Extension, Catskill, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005 at home,after a long illness.

He was born Feb. 25, 1917 inChichester, N.Y., the son of the late Elmer and Effie (Ostrander) Bush.

Mr. Bush attended Coxsackie HighSchool. He met and married EmmaSherman July 1, 1941 in Coxsackie. Hebecame a licensed real estate agent in 1946, and a Real Estate Broker in 1959.He was the owner and partner in the Bush Agency of West Athens for manyyears prior to his retirement.

He was a member of the LoonenburgGrange, Deacon and Elder of the Athens Reformed Church; member and president ofthe Athens Sportsman Club; member and president of the Greene County Federationof Sportsmens Club; charter member and chairman of the Greene County YMCA;charter member and treasurer of the original Greene County Board of Realtors,served on the Town of Athens Planning Board; charter member and treasurer of theAthens Lions Club; Justice of the Peace and Town Councilman for the Athens for16 years; helped establish the West Athens-Limestreet Fire District; formermember and treasurer of the Dusty Travelers Camping Club.He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling.

Survivors include his wife, EmmaSherman Bush of Catskill, a daughter, Donna Bernstein and husband Jeffrey, bothof Guilderland; a sister, Mary Kozloski of Catskill; four grandchildren, BretBernstein and wife Emily, Scott Bernstein, Rebecca Bernstein, and AndrewBernstein; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Bush was predeceased by adaughter, Jerilyn Jean Bush; two brothers, Lewis Bush and James Bush; and threesisters, Beatrice Guilzon, Louetta Brazitzy and Gertrude Finnerty.

Calling hours will be conducted 4to 8 p.m. Friday at the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234 JeffersonHeights, Catskill.

Funeral services will beconducted 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Interment will follow in GroveCemetery in Coeymans.

September 16, 2005

ROSE SAPUNARICH
Beloved mother

SMITH’S LANDING---RoseSapunarich, 83, of Maple Avenue, Smith’s Landing, died Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005, at the Eden Park Nursing Home after a brief illness.

Born Dec. 19, 1921 in Smith’sLanding, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Grace Zaccorie Giordano.

Survivors include six sons,Anthony of Catskill, Gerard of Smith’s Landing, Edward of Catskill, Wayne ofSmith’s Landing, Gregory and Gary Sapunarich of Catskill; two sisters,Virginia Konopka of Smith’s Landing and Grace Tobiassen of Saugerties; sixgrandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by herhusband, Ante Sapunarich, in 1983; brothers Fred, Sal, Frank and JamesGiordiano; and three sisters, Camille DelNegro, Ann Ferguson and Rita Nickolich.

Funeral services will be held 10a.m. Monday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home Inc., corner of John and Lafayettestreets.

Interment will follow in theTrinity Cemetery, Saugerties.

September 17, 2005

HELEN LAWYER
Longtime resident

EAST DURHAM---Helen OrcuttLawyer, 91, of East Durham died suddenly on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005.

Born in Oneonta, she was thedaughter of the late Daniel and Genevieve Orcutt.

Helen was a graduate of OneontaNormal School where she received certification as an elementary school teacher.She moved to East Durham in 1940. Aswell as being a homemaker, she was, along with her husband Stanley Lawyer, theproprietor of the Lawyer’s General Store for many years until the coupleretired in 1984.

She was a life member of the EastDurham Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and a communicant of St. Mary’sChurch in East Durham.

The 1935 yearbook for OneonaNormal School indicated that Helen was kind and cheerful and “always the sameto everyone.” This remained truethroughout her life.

Survivors include her fivechildren: Roberta Stansfield ofVoorheesville, David Lowe of Atlanta, GA, Douglas Lowe of Newark, NY; KatherineLawyer of East Durham, and Harry Lawyer of East Durham; five grandchildren, fivegreat-grandchildren and three generations of nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by herhusband, one sister and three brothers.

Calling hours will be held onSunday, Sept. 18 at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR 81, Greenville from 2to 5 p.m. A Mass of ChristianBurial will be held on Monday Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Knock shrine inEast Durham.

Interment will be in the WinstonCemetery in East Durham.

In lieu of flowers, the familysuggests memorial contributions to the East Durham Volunteer Fire Company.

September 17, 2005

WINFIELD M. MABEN
Dairy farmer

NORTH SETTLEMENT---Winfield M.Maben of North Settlement, 92, died Sept. 15, 2005 at The Pavilion in JeffersonHeights.

He was born Oct. 20, 1912 inNorth Lexington.

He attendedWindham-Ashland-Jewett Central School and married Helen M. Fischer in 1933.

He resided and operated a dairyfarm in North Settlement for many years. Hehad a special love for his cows and his land.

He was an avid sportsman,enjoying hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends at hissecluded hunting cabin on the family farm.

He was active in the Masons andEastern Star, where he served as Master of the Lodge and Patron of the EasternStar. He was active in manycommunity organizations and was Scoutmaster for the Ashland Boy Scouts for manyyears.

After retiring from farming, hewas employed by WAJ school as a custodian/bus driver, where he enjoyed thelasting friendship of many students. Hewas a kind and easy going person and contained a wealth of wisdom.

He was predeceased by his wife of69 years, Helen, and a great-granddaughter, Amber Carter.

He is survived by his sons andtheir spouses: James and SuzanneMaben of Brookline, N.H., and Charles and Marietta Maben on Oneonta; a daughter,Mary C. Snyder and husband Donald of Aiken, S.C.; nine grandchildren and twostep-grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren and six step-greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services will be heldMonday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. at Decker Funeral Home, Windham.Burial will follow at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Ashland.There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorialgifts may be made to the Ashland Rescue Squad.

September 17, 2005

ANIBAL RODRIGUEZ
Chef

SOUTH CAIRO---Anibal Rodriguez,66, of Route 23B, South Cairo, died suddenly Sept. 15, 2005 at Columbia MemorialHospital Emergency Room in Hudson.

Born in Puerto Rico on Oct. 22,1938, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez.

He has been an area residentsince 1985 and was chef for the Miracle Mountain Resort in Freehold.His hobby was cooking.

He is survived by two sons, TonyRodriguez of Puerto Rico, and Ryan Rodriguez of Schodack; three daughters,Maggie Rodriguez of North Carolina, Sarah J. Rodriguez of Cairo, and BrittanyRodriguez of Schodack; and many sisters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends arecordially invited to attend calling hours on Monday, Sept. 19 from 4 to 8 p.m.,at Richards Funeral Home, Bross St., Cairo.

Funeral services will take placeTuesday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Cam Mills, Jr. of theSalvation and Delivery Church of Freehold officiating.

Interment will follow in thefamily plot of the Greenville Cemetery.

September 17, 2005

ROSE SAPUNARICH
Beloved mother

SMITH’S LANDING---RoseSapunarich, 83, of Maple Ave., Smith’s Landing, died Wednesday, Sept. 14,2005, at the Eden Park Nursing Home after a brief illness.

Born Dec. 19, 1921 in Smith’sLanding, she was the daughter of the late Domonic and Grace Zaccorie Giordano.

She was predeceased by herhusband, Ante Sapunarich, in 1983; brothers Fred, Sal, Frank and JamesGiordiano; and three sisters, Camille DelNegro, Ann Ferguson and Rita Nickolich.

Calling hours will be heldSunday, Sept. 18 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home,Inc., corner of John and Lafayette Streets.

Funeral services will be held 10a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Interment will follow in theTrinity Cemetery, Saugerties.

September 17, 2005

GENEVIEVE K. TOAL
Rockette dancer

CAIRO---Genevieve K. Toal, 80, ofCairo died Sept. 15, 2005 at Community Hospice at Columbia Memorial Hospital,Hudson, after a long illness.

Born in Brooklyn on March 22,1925, she was the daughter of the late John and Genevieve (Gauzza) Kennedy.

She has been an area resident forthe last 20 years. She was acommunicant of the Sacred heart Church in Cairo. During her lifetime, she was a Rockette dancer at the RoxyTheatre in NYC.

She is survived by two sons,Michael A. Toal of Cairo and Brian Toal of Johnstown; two daughters, MariellenPietri and husband George of Texas, and Genevieve Meagher and husband John ofSouth Cairo; a brother, Raymond Kennedy of Pleasantville; a sister, Mary AnnKennedy; and two grandchildren, Gabriella and Christopher.

She was predeceased by herbrother, John Kennedy, formerly of Garden City, NJ.

Relatives and friends arecordially invited to attend calling hours on Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday,Sept. 18, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Richards Funeral Home, Bross St.,Cairo.

A Mass of Christian Burial willbe celebrated Monday, Sept. 19, at 9 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Cairo,with Rev. Fr. J. Nunan, Pastor, the Celebrant.

Interment will follow in thefamily plot of the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, NY.

Contributions in her memory maybe made to Alzheimer’s Assoc., Capital District Chapter, 85 Watervliet Ave.,Albany, NY 12206-2083 or Community Hospice, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY 12414.

September 18, 2005

DAWN L. GEHRING
Nurse Ulster-Green ARC

MALDEN-ON-HUDSON---Dawn L.Vickery Gehring, 32, of Main Street, loving mother, sister, daughter,granddaughter, and wife, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005 at the WestchesterMedical Center in Vallhalla, N.Y.

Born March 23, 1973 in Rhinebeck,she was the daughter of Harry E. Vickery of Saugerties and Lynn Gardner Kussmaulof Leigh Acres, Florida.

A lifetime area resident, she wasa graduate of Saugerties High School, Class of 1991.

She was employed in nursing atthe Ulster-Greene ARC in Saugerties.

Survivors include her husband,Robert “Bobby” Gehring Jr.; two daughters:Jacklyn J. and Courtney L. Gehring of Malden on Hudson; a son, KyleCovert of Malden on Hudson; five brothers, Richard L. of Cape Coral, Fla., HarryE., Shawn S., Brett M. and James E. Vickery, all of Saugerties; a sister, HeidiJ. Sivils of Tampa, Fla.; her maternal grandmother, Helen Gardner of Saugerties;and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m.Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, corner of John andLafayette Streets.

Interment will be in the BlueMountain Cemetery, Saugerties.

September 18, 2005

LAURA LEE GIORDIANO

KINGSTON---Laura Lee Giordiano,45, of Kingston died Friday, Sept. 16, 2005 from breast cancer.

She was born April 5, 1960 inKingston.

She was a free spirit who wasloved by all who had the blessing to know her.She filled many shoes – daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, cousin,friend, girlfriend and Correction Officer.

Survivors include her sister,Kathy Messina; her brothers, Ralph Anthony Giordiano, Frederick Giordiano, TimmyFitzgerald and Michael Giordiano; boyfriend of six years, Michael Hertone andmany nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thankher cousin Kathleen Selluce, her sisters-in-law Amy Fitzgerald and CatherineGiordiano and her friend Sue Sapunarich for being by her side during her time ofneed.

Calling hours will be held 2 to 4and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the W.C. Brady’s Sons Funeral Home, 97Mansion St., Coxsackie.

Funeral services will be held at10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Private cremation will follow.

September 19, 2005

DANIEL GERMAN
20-year U.S. Army veteran

PRESTON HOLLOW---Daniel German,60, of Preston Hollow, died Sept. 17, 2005 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’sHospital.

He was born March 31, 1945 inCatskill, son of Helen (Potter) German and the late Gordon German.

Mr. German served in the U.S.Army for 20 years being discharged as a S/Sgt.

Serving in Vietnam, he receivedthe Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal,Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Commendation Medal (two Oak Leaf Clusters),Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Clasp (five Loops), NCO Professional DevelopmentRibbon (3), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm,Army Service Ribbon, Humanitarian Service Medal, Expert Badge Rifle M14,Overseas Service Ribbon (2), Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal (Unit Citation)and the Meritorious Service Medal.

He was a former Boy Scout being amember of Troup 51 in Livingston, N.Y., a former member of the Tri-VillageVolunteer Fire Company in Preston Hollow and a member of the AARP.

When he was able, he enjoyedgoing fishing.

Survivors include his mother,Helen German; a daughter, Heather German; two sisters, Ann Hanford and HelenGooden; a brother, Kenneth German; nieces, Sharrie, Lori, Shelby and Elizabeth;and nephews Lee and Kenneth.

Mr. German was predeceased by hisfather, Gordon German, and a nephew, Fred Koerner.

Funeral services will be 6 p.m.Tuesday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville.

Calling hours will be 6 to 7:30p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the SaratogaNational Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may bemade to the Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Company or to the Hospice Inn at St.Peter’s Hospital.

September 19, 2005

HELEN W. THOMSON
World War II veteran

SAUGERTIES---Helen W. Thomson,82, formerly of Coxsackie and Freehold, died at her home in Saugerties on Sept.17, 2005 after a long illness.

She was born in New Baltimore onNov. 9, 1922, daughter of the late Fred and Helen (Hoffman) Kaiser.

Mrs. Thomson served in the U.S.Marine Corps during World War II and was discharged as a corporal.

She was a member of the ChristEpiscopal Church in Greenville and a former member of the Women’s MarineAssociation, the Maranatha Valley Chapter 764 OES, the Greenville AmericanLegion Post 291 Ladies Auxiliary, Freehold Volunteer Fire Company LadiesAuxiliary, and the Freehold C.C. Church Ladies Aid.

A lifelong homemaker, she waspredeceased by her husband, Lawrence Thomson, and a brother, Fred Kaiser.

Survivors include her son,Charles Thomson and his wife Bonnie of Saugerties; a daughter, Susan Thomson ofLas Vegas, Nev.; two grandchildren, Aubree Thomson and Charles M. Lawrence; asister, Mildred Spinner of Freehold; a brother, Harold Kaiser of Elmira; andseveral nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m.Monday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m.Tuesday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in theGreenville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may bemade to the Red Cross or to the Ulster County Hospice.

September 20, 2005

KYLE PATRICK BERRY
Beloved son

CATSKILL---Kyle Patrick Berry,22, of Catskill, died suddenly Sept. 18, at home.

He was born June 2, 1983 and wasa 2001 graduate of Catskill High School, an Honor art graduate ofColumbia-Greene Community College, and was looking forward to attending theUniversity of Massachusetts near his cousins.Kyle was a loving son who most of all loved family holidays.He was a great dirt bike rider, snowboarder, rock climber, and tennisplayer. At work with his dad, hewas a natural craftsman and fine carpenter, who was way ahead of his age andexperience.

Mr. Berry loved his car, music,artwork, photography, family and friends.

Survivors include his parents:Kevin Berry and Deborah Rockefeller Berry of Catskill; grandparents:Ellen Berry of Catskill, Lois Rockefeller of East Durham, and “PapaFred” Heller; three aunts: MaureenBerry Bliss of Catskill, Brenda Rockefeller Wagengbaugh of Catskill, andJennifer Berry of Evergreen, Colo.; two uncles: Michael Bliss of Catskill and Michael Berry of Evergreen,Colo.; 11 cousins: Annika and TateBerry, Jed and Krista Berry, Sean, Caitlin, and Kellin Bliss, Lacey and JessicaWagengbaugh, Jennifer and Dawn Metzler; as well as his faithful companion, Mick.

He was predeceased by hisgrandparents: Franklin M. Berry andJames J. Rockefeller; in addition to his aunt, Donna Rockefeller Metzler.

Calling hours will be conducted 2to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139Jefferson Heights in Catskill.

Funeral services will beconducted 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, in funeral home.

Interment will follow in the Townof Catskill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may bemade to the Sprouts Program of the Greene County Council of the Arts, P.O. Box463 (398 Main St.) Catskill, N.Y., 12414.

September 20, 2005

DANIEL GERMAN
20-year U.S. Army veteran

PRESTON HOLLOW---Daniel German,60, of Preston Hollow, died Sept. 17, 2005 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’sHospital.

He was born March 31, 1945 inCatskill, son of Helen (Potter) German and the late Gordon German.

Mr. German served in the U.S.Army for 20 years being discharged as a S.Sgt.

He was a former Boy Scout being amember of Troup 51 in Livingston, N.Y., a former member of the Tri-VillageVolunteer Fire Company in Preston Hollow and a member of the AARP.

When he was able, he enjoyedgoing fishing.

Mr. German was predeceased by hisfather, Gordon German, and a nephew, Fred Koerner.

Funeral services will be 6 p.m.today at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville.

Calling hours will be 6 to 7:30p.m. today at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the SaratogaNational Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may bemade to the Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Company or to the Hospice Inn at St.Peter’s Hospital.

September 20, 2005

LAURA LEE GIORDIANO
Free spirit loved by all

KINGSTON---Laura Lee Giordiano,45, of Kingston died Friday, Sept. 16, 2005 from breast cancer.

She was born April 5, 1960 inKingston.

She was a free spirit who wasloved by all who had the blessing to know her.She filled many shoes – daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, cousin,friend, girlfriend and correction officer.

Survivors include her sister,Kathy Messina of Sicily; her brothers, Ralph Anthony Giordiano of Coxsackie,Frederick Giordiano of Coopersburg, Pa., Timmy Fitzgerald of Raynham, Mass., andMichael Giordiano of Smith’s Landing; her boyfriend of six years, MichaelBertone of Middletown; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thankher cousin Kathleen Selluce, her sisters-in-law Amy Fitzgerald and JoyceGiordiano and Catherine Giordiano and her friend Sue Sapunarich for being by herside during her time of need.

Calling hours will be held 2 to 4and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Sept. 20 at the W.C. Brady’s Sons Funeral Home, 97Mansion St., Coxsackie.

Funeral services will be held at10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Private cremation will follow.

September 20, 2005

CHARLES J. HAVLICK
Classical music lover

CATSKILL---Charles JosephHavlick, 79, of High Hill Road, Catskill died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005 at his homeafter an illness.

Born July 18, 1926, in Manhattan,he grew up in the Czech immigrant community in Astoria and Woodside, Queens.He went to Brooklyn Technical High School and was awarded a War Diplomain November 1944. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy two days before his 18^thbirthday and served in the Pacific Fleet as an electrician mate First Class.Upon honorable discharge in 1947, he joined New York Telephone where hewas employed for 34 years, first as an installer and later as an engineer andforeman.

After retiring in 1981, he movedto Athens and worked as a security guard at Columbia-Greene Community College.Interested in foreign languages and cultures, he studied Spanish, Polish,Czech and Russian. At an eveningcourse at the college, he met his future wife, Helen Luzeckis Possehl ofCatskill. They were married in 1991 and spent much of their 14 yearstogether traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Known as “Buddy” to many andadored by children for his jokes, stories and song, he was a classical musiclover, a gardener and an amateur radio enthusiast. He also volunteered as a tour guide aboard the USS Slater inAlbany.

He is survived by his wire, HelenHavlick; his sisters, Marjorie Hein of Chestertown and Rosemarie LaMotte ofCommack, L.I.; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several niecesand nephews; two stepdaughters and step-grandchildren.He was predeceased by his daughter, Carol, and two previous wives.

A private ceremony was held onSaturday, Sept. 17, 2005 at his home.

September 20, 2005

WINIFRED W. JENNINGS
Retired postmaster

EAST DURHAM---Winifred W.Jennings, 88, of East Durham, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005 at the Good SamaritanHome in Delmar.

Born in South Bethlehem Aug. 26,1917, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Emma (Gimlick) Wisenburn.

Mrs. Jennings was the postmistress for the Cornwallville, Preston Hollow, Durham and East Durham PostOffices. She was also a waitress atthe Fern Cliff House in East Durham and the Elm Rest in Oak Hill.She drove a feeder school bus for the Durham Central Schools.She was a member of the state and national Grange for more than 70 years,the East Durham Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Aux. For more than 50 years and amember of the Catskill Valley Grange #1557.

Survivors include her son, DavidJennings and his wife Laurie of Cairo; two daughters, Sandy Swann and herhusband Brian of Feura Bush, NY, Shirley Eck and her husband Harold ofSummerfield, Fla.; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a brother, HowardWisenburn of Feura Bush, NY; two special nieces, Debbie Wilder of Escondido,CA., and Nancy Wisenburn of Feura Bush; and several other nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by herhusband, Edgar Jennings.

Calling hours were Sunday 4 to 7p.m. at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 state Route 81, Greenville.

Services were on Sunday, 7 p.m.at the funeral home.

Interment was Monday, 11 a.m. inthe Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, South Bethlehem.

Those who wish may contribute inher memory to the community Hospice of Albany County or to the Good SamaritanHome.

September 20, 2005

PRISCILLA PALMER
Memorial service announced

SOUTH WESTERLO---A memorialservice for Priscilla Palmer, who died Aug. 11, 2005, will be conducted 2 p.m.Saturday at the Westerlo Congregational Christian Church in South Westerlo.Relatives and friends are invited.

September 20-22, 2005

ROSELLA SIMPKINS
Beloved mother

ROUND TOP---Rosella ElizabethSimpkins, 89, formerly of Heart’s Content Road, Round Top, died Sunday, Sept.18, 2005, at the Golden Hill Health Care Facility in Kingston where she hadresided for the past year.

Born in Stuyvesant Aug. 18, 1916she was the daughter of the late Claude and Marjorie Davidson tee*tsel.

Survivors include four daughters,Mrs. Kenneth (Ruth Ann) Friss of Kingston, Mrs. John (Linda) Amerson of RoundTop, Mrs. Paul (Lois) Ferraro of Catskill, and Claudia Simpkins of Las Vegas;nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by herhusband, Stanley Simpkins on July 19, 2003.

Private cremation was conductedat the Albany Rural Crematorium under the direction of the Millspaugh CameratoFuneral Home, at 139 Jefferson Heights in Catskill.

A committal service will be heldin the spring at the Town of Catskill Cemetery.

September 21, 2005

WINIFRED W. JENNINGS
Retired post mistress

EAST DURHAM---Winifred W.Jennings, 88, of East Durham, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005 at the Good SamaritanHome in Delmar.

Born in South Bethlehem Aug. 26,1917, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Emma (Gimlick) Wisenburn.

She was predeceased by herhusband, Edgar Jennings.

Calling hours are Sunday, Sept.25, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 state Route 81, Greenville.

Funeral services will follow onSunday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will be Monday, Sept.26, 11 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, South Bethlehem.

Those who wish may contribute inher memory to the community Hospice of Albany County or to the Good SamaritanHome.

September 21, 2005

CAROLYN O. HARRING
Beloved wife

GREENPORT---Carolyn O. Harring,71, of Christy Street, Greenport, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005 at CommunityHospice at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.

Born Aug. 15, 1934 in Stottville,she was the daughter of the late Harold and Norma J. (Oles) Knott.

Mrs. Harring was a homemaker andlifelong area resident.

Survivors include her husband,Robert L. Harring Sr. of Greenport; two sons, and a daughter-in-law, Robert L.Harring Jr., and wife, Beth (Myers) Harring, and Mark Harring, all of Greenport;a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Ralph Hursty of Conn.; a sister, ArleneRavish of Greenport; three grandchildren, Carrie Harring and Brian Harring, bothof Greenport, and Karen Hursty of Conn., and several cousins.

Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m.Thursday at the Bates and Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home, 110 GreenSt., Hudson.

Services will be conducted 10a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in theStuyvesant Falls Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may bemade to Community Hospice of Columbia-Greene, 47 Liberty St., Hudson.

September 22, 2005

LOUIS J. GORLICH
World War II veteran

WINDHAM---Louis J. Gorlich passedaway peacefully Monday, September 19, 2005.

He was born in Teaneck, NewJersey and lived in Windham, with his wife, Dorothy before moving to Florida.

He was previously deceased by hiswife who passed away July 21, 2004.

Mr. Gorlich was retired since1969 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

After his retirement, he foundmany ways to keep busy, including chef at the Windham Ski Club, theUnderprivileged Boys Camp on Route 23 and the Catskill Game Farm, along withsnowmaking and removal. He and hiswife enjoyed traveling around the country in their motorhome.

Mr. Gorlich will be rememberedfor his wonderful outlook on life, his sense of humor and a true friend forthose who were lucky enough to have gotten to know him. He was a wonderful Father and Grandfather.His stories and laughter will be missed very much by his family andfriends.

He is survived by his daughter,Barbara Raymer of Branchburg, N.J. and her husband, Gary, as well as hisGrandson, Eric; and his devoted brother, Weldon, of Florida.

Memorial contributions may bemade to The Villages for Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, Florida 32162.

September 22, 2005

ELIZABETH ‘BETTY’ LESLIE
Beloved wife and mother.

WINDHAM---Elizabeth “Betty”Leslie, 73, of Windham died Monday, September 19, 2005 at Albany Medical Center,Albany, with her family at her bedside.

Born Sept. 14, 1932, she was thedaughter of the late Edmond and Martha Tucker in Mohawk, NY.

Survivors include her lovinghusband Kenneth Leslie; her children, Jeannine Lacombe, Gerald Lacombe, Michelleand Thomas Palumbo, Lance Lacombe, and Matthew and Frances Lacombe; sisters,Jane and her husband Mo Rishel, Eleanor Greenfield; brother Frederick and hiswife Mary Tucker; and six grandchildren, Christopher and Carrie Flynn, Michaeland Jake Lacombe; Madison and Raegan Lacombe.

She was predeceased by herbrother Walter and his wife Sophie Tucker, and her brother-in-law RobertGreenfield.

Funeral services will be held atthe Decker Funeral Home on Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James Schifferofficiating.

Interment will follow in thePleasant Valley Cemetery, Ashland.

In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made in her memory to the American Heart Association or the American CancerSociety.

September 22, 2005

MARTIN J. STRAND
Mechanic at Thorpe Pontiac

HAINES FALLS---Martin J. Strand,68, of Cabbage Patch Road, Haines Falls, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005 at theFiremen’s Home in Hudson.

Born March 10, 1937 in HainesFalls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Winnifred (Schoonmaker) strand.

Mr. Strand was employed as amechanic at Thorpe Pontiac in Tannersville before retiring.

He was a life member of theHaines Falls Volunteer Fire Company and fire Police, and enjoyed hunting,fishing and the New York Yankees.

Survivors include four children,Marcy Strand of Saugerties, Kirk Strand of Kingston, Erika Ferriss ofTannersville and Monica Mowry of Clifton Park; a sister, Linda Hoyt of LasVegas, New., two grandchildren, Joseph and Christopher, both of Saugerties; aniece, Bonnie of Ravena, and Lucy and Bernice, the mother of his children.

Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m.Friday at the Firemen’s Home Chapel, 125 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson.

Services will be conducted 1 p.m.in the chapel.

Burial will be in the Firemen’sHome Cemetery.

Arrangements are with the Bates& Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home, 110 Green St., Hudson.

September 22, 2005

GUY KENNETH TRAFFORD
7-Up distributor

HUDSON---Guy Kenneth Trafford,66, of Hudson, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005 at Columbia Memorial Hospital, underthe thoughtful care of the hospice, after a long illness.

Born on Jan. 21, 1939 in MountVernon, Westchester County, he was the son of Thomas A. and Mina MetzlerTrafford.

For many years, Mr. Trafford wasa distributor for Jack Joyce 7-Up. Helater relocated to Yorktown Heights, Westchester County, where he owned aPepperidge Farm franchise.

He was a member of the AxelSnappers car club, and managed and coached various sports leagues andorganizations.

In retirement, he resided atProvidence Hall in Hudson for several years.

Survivors include his wife, MyrnaTrafford; three sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Margaret Trafford, Glen andChristine Trafford and Debbie and Guy Trafford Jr.; a daughter Diane TraffordSchmitt; seven grandchildren, Evan, Megan, Christopher, Cassandra, Wade, Seanand Kerry; and a sister, Mina Trafford Lusk.

He was predeceased by twobrothers, Alan and Peter Trafford; two sisters, Marie Thompson and Ruth Quinn;and numerous nieces and nephews;

Private cremation will take placeat the family’s discretion.

Memorial contributions may bemade to Community Hospice of Columbia Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill.

Arrangements are with M. GrimaldiFuneral Home, Greenport.

September 24, 2005

MYRTIS S. MAHARAY
Elementary school teacher

LEESBURG, FL---Myrtis S. Maharay,94, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005 at Ruleme Center in Eustis, Florida.

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut,she moved to Hawthorne at Leesburg in 1974 with her husband, the late J. EarlMaharay from Catskill, who served as a hospital administrator at CatskillHospital.

Mrs. Maharay was a retiredelementary school teacher and a member of Morrison United Methodist Church inLeesburg.

Survivors include a daughter,Sheila (Braden) Topmiller of Zellwood, Florida; two granddaughters and fivegreat-grandchildren.

There will be no local services,and inurnment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in New Windsor, NY.

Page-Theus Funeral Home ofLeesburg, Florida is handling the arrangements.

September 24, 2005

SARAH L. SICKLES
Beauty parlor operator

ATHENS---Sarah L. Sickles, 98,formerly of Second Street, Athens, and The Pavilion, Catskill, died Friday,Sept. 23, 2005 at Eden Park Health Care Center, Catskill, after a long illness.

Born in Athens, Feb. 16, 1907,she was the daughter of the late Richard A. and Bessie K. (Emmick) Holmes.

While living in Athens, Sarahoperated her own beauty parlor and was a life time member of Trinity EpiscopalChurch of Athens.

Relatives and friends arecordially invited to attend a graveside service on Monday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m. atthe Mt. Hope Cemetery, Athens. Relativesand friends are invited and asked to meet at the cemetery.Officiating the graveside service will be Rev. Diana Freeman and DeaconHenry Verdaasonk of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Catskill.

Interment will take place next toher late husband, Valoris Sickles.

Funeral arrangements are underthe direction of the Richard’s Funeral Home, 28 North Vernon St., Athens.

There will be no calling hours atthe funeral home.

September 24, 2005

KATHERINE ZWOBODA
Beloved mother and grandmother

CATSKILL---Mrs. KatherineZwoboda, 92, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2005 at the Pavilion in Catskill.

Born April 27, 1913 in New YorkCity, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mae (Popp) Coughlin.

Katherine was a communicant atSt. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Catskill.She was a graduate of the Catherine Gibbs Business School in New YorkCity and worked for the Catskill Savings Bank and later as a secretary forattorney Rosemary Byron.

She loved to read and docrossword puzzles.

Survivors include three sons,William S. Zwoboda and wife Mary Anne of Catskill, Thomas C. Zwoboda and wifeJosephine of Catskill and Donald F. Zwoboda and wife Kathleen of South Cairo;five grandchildren, Karl Zwoboda, Kurt Zwoboda, Cheryl Zwoboda, ChristopherZwoboda, and Stephen Zwoboda; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by herhusband, William E. Zwoboda, on July 3, 1978; two brothers, Stephen Coughlin andCharles Coughlin; and a sister, Rita McElroy.

Relatives and friends may call atTraver & McCurry Funeral home, 234 Jefferson Heights, Catskill on Sunday,Sept. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Funeral services will be held9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. TheRev. John J. Murphy will be officiating. Intermentwill follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Catskill.

The family would like toacknowledge the excellent care and compassion she received from the staff at thePavilion, and the Community Hospice of Columbia-Greene.

September 25, 2005

STANLEY L. SCHEPP
“Stanley the Clown”

PURLING---Stanley L. Schepp, 80,of 581 Mountain Ave., Purling, died on Sept. 24, 2005 at his residence with hisloving family by his side after a long illness.

Born in Albany on Sept. 12, 1925,he was the son of the late LeRoy and Ferdina (Lock) Schepp.

Stanley served in the U.S.military from 1946 to 1947. He wasemployed by the NYS Department of Transportation form 1953 to 1986 as a heavyequipment operator. He was alsoknown as the “Old Timer Clown,” with his sidekick donkey, “Spitball”.Stanley worked throughout the northeast, including Carson City and theRamuda Ranch in Round Top.

He was also a member of theC.S.E.A.

He is survived by his wife ofalmost 29 years, Joan L. (Cross) Schepp of Purling; a daughter, Deborah Scheppof Round Top; step daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Deborah) Lane of Catskill; a brother,Kenneth Schepp of Spring Water, NY; and two grandchildren, Brian and MichelleKozlowski of Catskill.

Relatives and friends arecordially invited to call at the Richards Funeral Home, 29-283 Bross Street,Cairo, on Monday, Sept. 26 form 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

Funeral services will take placeTuesday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Retta Lykens, pastor ofthe United Methodist Parish Church officiating. Interment will follow in the family ploy of the Round TopCemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributionscan be made to Community Hospice or the American Cancer Society.Envelopes can be obtained at the funeral home for your convenience.

September 26, 2005

ARTHUR E. GUSTAVSON
Coxsackie Corrections Officer

CATSKILL---Arthur E. Gustavson,82, of 3 North Jefferson Avenue, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005 at AlbanyVeterans Hospital after a long illness.

He was born Nov. 5, 1922 and wasthe son of the late Joseph and Anna C. (Stefanson) Gustavson.

Mr. Gustavson’s family moved toCairo when he was only 7 years old. Hegraduated from Cairo Central School and then joined the U.S. Navy the day afterPearl Harbor in December 1941.

Mr. Gustavson married Elizabeth(Abrams) Gustavson Aug. 6, 1944 in the Cairo United Methodist Church.

He was a New York StateCorrections Officer and farm manager at the Coxsackie Correctional Facility for37 years, and was also a security guard for Columbia-Greene Community Collegefor 15 years.

He was an avid deer hunter andalso known for his beautiful flowers and vegetable garden.

In early years he was a Boy Scoutleader and Little League baseball coach in Catskill and Coxsackie, and one ofthe original builders of the Ricky Cramer baseball field in Jefferson Heights.

Mr. Gustavson was the first WorldWar II veteran of Cairo American Legion Post 983 and a member of the CatskillUnited Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wifeElizabeth (Betty) Abrams Gustavson of Catskill, a son, Mark Arthur Gustavson andwife Nancy of Mexico, N.Y., a brother, Carl Almer Gustavson and wife Enid ofLake Worth, Fla., and a nieceBarbara Ann Lucca of Pine Bush, N.Y., nephews, William Gustavson ofCornwallville, Gary Gustavson of Lake Worth, Brian Rasmussen of Hartford Conn.,and Barry Rasmussen of Greenville, and eight great nieces and nephews.

Mr. Gustavson was predeceased bya brother, Arnold Gustavson, a sister, Anna Cleveland, and aunt and uncle Harryand Elin Swanlund, and several aunts and uncles in Sweden.

Calling hours will be 3 to 7 p.m.Tuesday Sept. 27 at the Richards Funeral Home, Bross St.Cairo Legion will be conducting services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Interment will be conducted withfull military honors.

Memorial contributions may bemade to the United Methodist Church of Catskill, 40 Woodland Ave., Catskill,N.Y., 12414. For your convenienceenvelopes can be obtained at the funeral home.

September 26, 2005

FRANCES LASKOWSKI
Beloved mother

WINDHAM---Frances Laskowski, 86,of Windham, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2005 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.

She was born in Brooklyn on March6, 1919, to Birdgues Massey and Lucille Walker. She moved to the Lynbrook/East Rockaway area in the 1950’s.She worked in administration at Mobile Oil in Garden City, and later atSt. Anthony’s School in Oceanside, N.Y.

She was a longtime parishioner ofSt. Raymond’s Church and was also a greeter at the Church of Nazarene, bothlocated in East Rockaway. Her liferevolved around her family as well as the church.

She retired to Windham in early2002 and resided with her daughter Susan and grandsons Jimmy and John Kowalski.She was an inspiration, well loved and will be missed by all.

Survivors include her fivechildren: Robert and wife Judy,Charles and wife Sandi, Jeff and wife Mardella, Susan, Elizabeth and husbandVincent, grandchildren, Wade, Anne Marie, Maria, Bob Jr., Meagan, Kevin,Frances, Bonnie, Charlie, Jimmy, and John, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Laskowski was predeceased byher husband Charles Joseph Laskowski in 1965.

Calling hours will be conducted 2to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Decker Funeral Home, 134 Main Street,Windham.

Mass of the Resurrection will beconducted 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Theresa of The Child Jesus Church, Main St.,Windham with the Rev. James Schiffer as Celebrant.

Interment immediately followingat Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Ashland.

Memorial contributions may bemade in her memory to St. Theresa’s Church, Windham to be used for the benefitof orphans.

September 27, 2005

KEVIN F. BRENNAN
Briarcliff HS teacher

CATSKILL---Kevin F. Brennan Sr.,82, of Catskill and formerly of Mohegan Lake, N.Y., died Saturday, Sept. 24,2005, at Albany Medical Center in Albany.

He was born April 20, 1923 inManhattan, the son of the late James and Elizabeth (Walsh) Brennan.

Mr. Brennan served in the UnitedStates Army during World War II, and was awarded the Purple Heart.He was a teacher and coach at Briarcliff High School in Briarcliff Manorbefore his retirement in 1979.

Survivors include two sons, U.S.Army Lt. Col. Kevin Brennan Jr. of Virginia, and Edward Brennan of Albany; twodaughters, Cecilia Chlyston of Red Hook and Therese Rowcroft of Catskill; abrother, James Brennan of the Bronx; seven grandchildren, U.S. Army Capt. BrianBrennan, Kate Brennan, Nicholas Chlystun, Jeffrey Chlystun, Patrick Brennan,Kelsey Brennan, and Karrie Brennan; one great-grandson, Liam Brennan; andnumerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Brennan was predeceased byhis wife, Therese (Platt) Brennan on July 4, 2004.

There are no calling hours.

A Memorial mass will becelebrated 8:45 a.m. Oct. 25, at Fort Myer Chapel, Arlington, Virginia, withburial following at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.

Memorial contributions may bemade to Living Resources, Carriage House Art Center, 30 Pine West Plaza,Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, 12205.

Funeral services are under thedirection of the Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, Catskill.