Mabel
Cecilia Durant 92 of Saugerties died Wednesday February 1, 2012 at the Kingston
Hospital.
Born
May 25, 1919 in Hudson she was the daughter of the late: John and Hattie (Card)
Ham.
Survivors include 9 sons: Richard and Gary both of Florida, Gale of Oneida,
Wayne of Stanfordville, Robert of PA, Brian and Daryl both of Tenn., Lynn of
Amenia, and Roger of Texas. 4 daughters; Marlene Sigler of Saugerties, Patricia
Purdy of Cairo, Deborah Gallo of PA and Karen Durant of West Park, 45+
grandchildren, several great and greatgreat grandchildren.
She was
predeceased by her husband Leslie and two sons; Frederick and William.
Calling
hours will be Saturday 2 to 4 at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown, NY
Services will be held at 4pm.
There
will be calling hours Sunday 4 to 7pm at the Malecki Funeral Home in Vernon, NY
and services will be 11am Monday at the funeral home.
Interment will follow in the St. Helena’s Cemetery of Onieda, NY.
Antoinette B.
Egan 95 of NYC died January 18, 2012 at the Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan
after a long illness.
Born July 29,
1916 in Burden, Town of Livingston, NY, Antoinette was a daughter of the late
Antonio and Jessie (Cooper) Bartolotta.
Antoinette
went to school in the little one room school house at Walker’s Mill in
Livingston. She was raised on the family farm, Klein’s Kill Fruit Farm of
Linlithgo. In the 1930’s Antoinette attended the Church of the Nativity in
Linlithgo and was married to James Egan at the Church of the Resurrection,
Germantown, NY in October 1938.
Antoinette
was a kind, caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is
survived by her sons: James Egan Jr. of Washington, DC, John Egan of Yonkers,
NY, Peter Egan of Lynbrook, NY and Robert Egan of Bedford, NY.
Her surviving
brothers include Philip of Livingston, Russell of Hudson, Alfred of Livingston
and Robert of Red Hook; her surviving sisters include Marie Conte of Hudson,
Lauretta Barton of Texas and June Decker of Syracuse. Antoinette is also
survived by 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great
grandchild.
She was
predeceased by her husband James, sisters Jessie Conte, Beulah Delaney, Patricia
Bartolotta and brothers Benjamin and Tony Bartolotta.
Calling hours
will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Sunday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral home of
Germantown.
Funeral
services will be held 9:30am Monday from the Funeral Home and 10am at the Church
of the Resurrection where a Mass of the Christian Burial will be Celebrated.
Interment will
follow in the Nativity Church Cemetery of Linlithgo.
Memorial
donations may be made in Antoinette’s name to the Church of the Nativity in
Linlithigo or the Church of Resurrection in Germantown.
John A.
Sherman 82 of Red Hook died Tuesday January 17, 2012 at the Thompson House of
Rhinebeck.
Born:
May 8, 1929 in Germantown he was the son of the late: William H. Sherman Jr. and
Dorothy (Wegfarth) Sherman.
After
graduation from Germantown Central High School he enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps and served as a Tec. Sgt for 5 years during the Korean Conflict. He
also was a member of the National Guard for two years. While in High School he
loved sports, especially basketball and horseback riding. He belonged to the
Drama Club and was Drum Major for the school band.
In 1954
he joined IBM and after 36 years he retired as an Advisory Systems Analysis.
John was a member of the Reformed Church of Germantown, enjoyed using the
computer, photography and genealogy.
Survivors include his wife Janice, son Stephen and his wife Aileen Sherman of
Maryland, daughter Lisa and husband Sean Dugan of Leeds, step daughters: Cindy
Fingar of Gallatin, Laura Ostrander and her husband Alan of MA., sister Joan and
husband John Sharpe of Hudson, 7
grandchildren: Danielle, Christopher, Alexandra Sherman, Nicholas and Emme
Ostrander, Walter and Michael Fingar, and one great grandchild: Hayden Fingar.
He was
predeceased by his daughter, Amy Louise Sherman,and son: David John Sherman.
Calling
will be 1 to 4 pm Saturday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Services will be 4pm at the funeral home with the Rev. David Tipple officiating.
Memorial donations are requested to the Thompson House 6525 Spring Brook Ave.
Rhinebrook, NY 12572
Favio
Alejandro de Bernard 24 of Hudson and Elizaville died Saturday January 14, 2012
in Red Hook
Born
November 14, 1987 in Havana, Cuba he was the son of Maria Victoria Debernard of
Elizaville.
Favio
had attended the Germantown Central School, had been employed at the Devereux
Foundation of Red Hook and more recently worked in construction in the Catskill
area.
He is
survived by his mother Maria Victoria Debernard of Elizaville and his many
friends.
A
celebration of his life will be held Friday January 20th from 1 to 3
pm at the Community Activities Building in Palatine Park, Palatine Park Road
Germantown.
Josephine
Marquez 80 of Cairo died Saturday January 7, 2012 at the Livingston Hills
Nursing Home in Livingston.
Born
October 31, 1931 in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and
Concetta (Rizzo) Scollo.
Mrs.
Marquez was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and
reading.
She is
survived by two sons; Manuel (Manny) of Cairo and Michael of Greenville, three
sisters; Angie, Millie, Antoinette, a brother John and two grandsons.
She was
predeceased by her husband Manuel Marquez who died June 11, 2009.
Calling
will be Saturday 2 to 3pm at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Services will be 3pm at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Theodore Gerken
officiating.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
Doris
H. Hapeman 82 of Livingston formerly of Tivoli died Thursday October 27, 2011 at
The Thompson House in Rhinebeck.
Born
February 4, 1929 in Clermont she was the daughter of the late: Stanley and
Lillian (Burger) Pulver.
Surviving are three sons: Charles of Rhinebeck, James of Hillsdale, and William
of Livingston, seven daughters: Diane Gelormino of Baldwinsville, Barbara Marano
of Conn., Janice Petrick of Poughkeepsie, Susan Egan of Red Hook, Cindy Rose of
Poughkeepsie and Roberta Hapeman of Livingston, sisters June Birmingham of
Virginia, and Sherri Brady of Florida, 24 grandchildren and 18 great
grandchildren.
She was
predeceased by her husband, Robert who died August 24, 2001, daughter Darla
Hart, and sister Gerry Fingar.
A
Calling hour will be 10am to 11am Saturday November 5th at the
Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Memorial funeral service will follow at 11am with the Rev. Mark Frickey
officiating.
John
L. Anderson 86 of Livingston died Sunday October 16, 2011 at his home after a
long illness.
Born
August 19, 1925 in Hudson he was the son of the late James and Louise (Wallace)
Anderson.
Mr.
Anderson served as a Corporal Light Machine Gunner with the US Army’s 106th
Infantry Div. in the Ardennes, Central Europe and the Rhineland; he was awarded
the Bronze Star, Combat Infantrymen’s Badge, Good Conduct Medal, WWII victory
Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal and the American
Service Medal.
Prior
to his retirement he had worked for 30 years as a truck loader with Atlas Cement
Co. of Hudson.
He was
a member of Christ Episcopal Church of Hudson, the Southern Tier Senior Citizens
and the Jennings-Willet American Legion Post of Germantown. Mr. Anderson was an
avid coin collector.
Surviving are two sons: John of Livingston and Elwood of Catskill a daughter
Jacqueline Palmer of Kingston, one step son: Donald Hanson of Ghent, 4 step
daughters: Donna Boice of Hyde Park, Rebecca Golubjatnikov of The State of
Washington, Barbara Hanson of Kingston and Renee Hanson of Kentucky. There are
11 grandchildren, 14 Step grand children, 14 great grandchildren and 14 Step
great grandchildren
He was
predeceased by his wife Etta who died in 2009
Calling
hours will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown. Members of the Jennings Willet American Legion Post will conduct
services at 7pm.
Services will be 10:30am Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Frickey
officiating.
Interment will follow in the Cedar Park Cemetery of Hudson with full Military
Honors.
McDonald,
Maeve “Eve” Rowan, 26, of Dripping Springs, TX and most recently,
Germantown, NY died peacefully on October 3rd at St. Peter’s Hospital, due
to a systemic infection. Maeve is survived by her mother Annie McDonald and
her father Phillip McDonald, as well as her aunts, uncles, cousins and the
many friends that she touched so deeply throughout her life. Maeve was a
unique soul with a brave heart and a will to live that saw her through the
many challenges that life presented to her. Diagnosed with Sclerosing
Cholangitis as a toddler, Maeve grew up in a world of hospitals until she
underwent a liver transplant at the age of 14. After the transplant, Maeve
went on to get a degree in Broadcasting but her health prevented her from
ever working in that field. Always a fighter, Maeve went on to become a
minister of the Seminary of the Beloved Community of St. John, and most
recently, a Reiki master. Maeve was a talented artist, a lover of all
animals, and a die hard Yankees and Green Bay Packers fan. She dreamed of
traveling the world in a sailboat and is no doubt doing just that,
surrounded by the spirits of her family who guided her to the other side.
Maeve’s sweet, kind heart and courageous fire will be missed but never
forgotten; she will always be there to meet us in the beauty of the morning
star.
Frank
C. Esposito 62 of Pittsfield, MA and formerly of The Dutch Village of Greenport
died Sunday October 2, 2011 in Pittsfield.
Born
December 15, 1948 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late: Joseph and Catherine
(Pollock) Esposito.
He had
served with the US Army during the Vietnam era. While living in Greenport he
was a member of the Hudson Fish and Game Club. He was an avid sportsman who
loved animals.
Prior
to his retirement he had worked as an electrician at the Culinary Institute of
America in Hyde Park for many years.
Survivors include 2 daughters: Cynthia Hapeman of Livingston and Christine
Tomlin of Germantown, his partner in life: Shirley O’Donnell of Pittsfield, a
brother Joseph Esposito of Arizona, a sister: Maureen of Florida, loving
granddaughter; Emma and other grandchildren.
He was
predeceased by his wife Alma and daughter Melissa.
A
calling hour will be 10 to 11am Thursday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Services will be 11am at the funeral home with the Rev. Theodore Gerken
officiating.
Interment will follow in the Livingston Cemetery.
Memorial donations are requested to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society, 125
Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY 12526
Condolences may be expressed at
www.yadackfox.com
Allen
P. Schuenhoff 64 of Germantown died Friday September 30, 2011 at Albany Medical
Center after a long illness.
Born
October 26, 1946 in Rockville Center, NY he was the son of the late: George W.
and Marie (Schroder) Schuenhoff.
Allen
was a well respected active member of the Community; where he was a member of
the United Methodist Church of Germantown, the Lynbrook-Massapequa Masonic Lodge
#822 of Long Island; he had served on the Germantown Central School Board of
Education, the Germantown Parks Commission, and had been an Assessor for the
Town of Germantown. He had worked as a Security Guard for the NYS Parks and
Recreation Dept. at Clermont State Historic Site and Olana for many years, and
had driven school bus for both the Germantown Central School and the Hudson
School System. He was always available to drive bus for extra curricular
activities.
Surviving are April Meredith of Kinderhook and Heather Guido-Casey of Niverville
who he had been a surrogate father for, his sister-in-law: Joy Schuenhoff of New
Hampshire and Florida, 2 nephews; Robert Schuenhoff of Florida, Stephen
Schuenhoff of Indiana and great nieces and nephews.
He was
predeceased by his brother Robert.
Calling
hours will be held 4 to 8pm Tuesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Services will be 11am Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Frickey
officiating.
Private
Cremation will be held at the Cedar Hill Crematory of Newburgh.
Memorial donations in Allen’s name are requested to the Germantown Parks
Commission; 50 Palatine Park Road; Germantown, NY 12526
Florence Potts 87 of Clermont died Sunday September 25, 2011 at Columbia
Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Born
August 14, 1924 in Hudson she was the daughter of the late: Charles and Olive
(Lasher) Denegar.
Mrs.
Potts was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church of Viewmonte and the Church’s
Busy Bees. She had worked as a bookeeper for the Potts Farm of Clermont and the
former Germantown Cold Storage.
She is
survived by her son: Bruce Potts of Clermont.
She was
predeceased by her husband Sterling Potts who died in 1977, son: Charles and
daughter-in-law: Kathleen Potts.
Calling
hours will be 6 to 8 Wednesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Services will be 11am Thursday at Christ Lutheran Church of Viewmonte.
Interment will follow in the Viewmonte Rural Cemetery of Clermont.
Memoroial donations are requested to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital ;
262 Danny Thomas Place; Memphis, TN 38105-3678
Helen
E. Groh 81 of Germantown died Sunday September 25, 2011 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital.
Born
March 6, 1930 in Manhattan she was the daughter of the late: James and Alice
White.
Prior
to her retirement she had worked for 16 years as a secretary with KTB Associates
of Saugerties and for 3 years at the Cafeteria of Germantown Central School and
an Avon consultant for over 25 years.
Helen
was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her
family. She was a bird lover and avid seamstress.
Survivors include her husband: Edward W. Groh; who she married October 14, 1950
at the Little Church Around the Corner in NYC, her son: Edward Groh of Macedon,
Margaret (David) Rose, Helen (John) Balazs, and Janet (Denis) Crawford all of
Germantown, one sister Alice Sadlo of Florida, 7 grandchildren and 7
great-grandchildren.
She was
predeceased by two brothers: James and Edwin White.
Calling
hours will be 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Services will be Wednesday 10am at the Reformed Church of Germantown with the
Rev. David Tipple officiating.
Interment will follow in the Reformed Church Cemetery of Germantown.
Memorial donations are requested to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne
Road, Loudonville, NY 12211.
Otto P.
Eppler Jr. 64 of Kingston died Tuesday September 13, 2011 at Kingston Hospital.
Born
November 8, 1946 in Cairo he was the son of the late Otto Eppler Sr. and
Florence (Schroder) Eppler.
Mr.
Eppler served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era. He had been a
self-employed carpenter in the Kingston area for many years.
He
enjoyed golfing, X-Box and travel.
Survivors include: his wife Brenda (Coons) Eppler of Kingston, a son: Jason
Eppler of Green Co., daughters: Suzanne Erickson of Tivoli, Becky Kirchgassner
of Cobleskill, Kimberly Eller of Coco, Fla., Sandi Emerson of Voorheesville,
Jessica Eppler of Green Co. and 16 grandchildren.
Calling
hours will be Monday 11am to 1pm at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Services will be at 1 pm with the Rev. Mark Frickey officiating
Interment will follow in the Reformed Church Cemetery of Germantown.
Herbert Lathrop 59 of
Clermont died Saturday September 3, 2011 at Columbia Memorial Hospital.
Born July 21, 1952 in
Rhinebeck he was the son of the late: Alice (Fraleigh) Lathrop.
He served in the US Army
during the Vietnam Era. Prior to illness forcing his retirement he had been
employed as a Custodial Supervisor with the Hudson City School District.
Mr. Lathrop, an avid
fisherman, was a loving husband, and father who enjoyed his family.
Survivors include his
wife: Elizabeth Larsen, daughter: Amber Lathrop of Clermont, step son: Richard
Larsen of Livingston and step daughter Robin Phillips of Clermont. Two
brothers: Robert Jennings of Red Hook, and Harold Jennings of Germantown, a
sister: Joan Ostoyich of Germantown. Five grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister: Shirley Scism.
Calling will be 6 to 8
Thursday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown. Services will take place
at 7:00pm
Donald Stanhope Jr. passed away peacefully
on Monday August 15th at
the age of 46. He was surrounded by loved ones when he left us to join God in
peace after his long battle. Donald had a passion and life time love for truck
driving which has changed many people’s lives that he encountered through his
travels, they knew him as the Motorcycle Rider.
Donald is survived by his Mother, Flora
Stanhope of Fairfield VT, and his significant other Kim Gillard. His is also
survived by his siblings, Edward Stanhope of Clermont , Michael Stanhope of
Tivoli , Lisa Fingar of Greenwood, SC, Lola Stanhope of Warminster, Pa and
Yankton Stanhope of Germantown . He is also survived by his beloved children,
Brandy, Jesse, Sean, Kayla and Karlee and many Nieces and Nephews. Donald is
pre deceased by his Father Donald Stanhope Sr., Daughter Jade and Grand Daughter
Faith.
Please join us for a Memorial at Yadack Fox
Funeral Home on Saturday August 27th from
5 to 7pm to pay respect and reflect on Donald’s life. Family and friends are
invited to join the family at 79 Eastern Parkway on Saturday after the Memorial.
Peter W.
White 63 of Germantown died Friday August 19, 2011 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital.
Born August 30, 1947 in
New Rochelle he was the son of the late Peter and Dorothy (Wagner) White.
Mr. White was a music
teacher and accomplished Jazz percussionist. He also owned P&A Silks in
Germantown where he manufactured silks for magicians. He lectured and performed
Magic through out the US, Canada and London.
He is survived by his
wife: Cynthia whom he married December 9, 1990 in Somers, NY
A celebration of his life
will be held from 5 to 7 Wednesday August 24th at the Yadack-Fox
Funeral Home of Germantown Fr.Winston Bath will conduct services at 6:30pm.
Memorial donations are
requested to the Germantown Fire Commpany
PO Box 331 Germantown, NY
12526
Donald Stanhope Jr., 46, of Germantown
passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones when he went in to the arms of
god on Monday August 15.
Don is survived by his significant other Kim
Gillard, their children Sean, Kayla, Karlee, Brandy, and Jesse; grandchildren
Chloe and Mason. He was predeceased by his dad, Donald Sr., daughter Jade and
granddaughter Faith. Don was an inspiration to all, he lived for his loved ones
and would do anything for anyone.
Funeral services
and burial will be at the convenience of the family
Robert
A.Terwillegar 76 of Livingston died Thursday August 11, 2011 at Northern
Dutchess Hospital of Rhinebeck.
Born May 15, 1935 in
Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Arnold and Maude (Greene) Terwillegar.
A Graduate of Roosevelt
High School in Hyde Park he served in the US Air Force from 1954 to 1959. He
received a Bachelor degree from Ohio Univ. and an MBA from Harvard Business
School.
He worked in marketing
and finance for various corporations for more than 25 years. In the 1980‘s he
served as an official at the Olympics at Lake Placid and was active in the Luge
Championships. He had owned and operated the Woodshed Restaurant of Lake Placid
and until his retirement he had been innkeeper of the Inn at Blue Stores in
Livingston.
Surviving are companion
of 29 years and business partner Linda Saulpaugh, his son: Matthew, grandson:
Zachary, granddaughter: Lucy all of Park city, Utah, a daughter: Erica of New
York City and former wife Andrea.
Celebration of his life
will be held from 4 to 8pm Saturday August 20, 2011 at his residence, 2323 Route 9 in
Livingston.
Memorial donations are
requested to either the Pulmonary Rehab Care or Respiratory Services at Northern
Dutchess Hospital Foundation PO Box 5002 Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Ronald
N. Seymour 72 of Clermont died Thursday August 11, 2011 at the Northern Dutchess
Hospital of Rhinebeck.
Born November 4, 1938 in
Hudson he was the son of the late: Rossman and Mildred (Hasbrouck) Seymour.
Ron was a retired truck
driver for F.H. Stickles and Son of Livingston. He was very active in and a
former Chief of the Clermont Fire Company and a member of the C.H. Evans Hook
and Ladder Co. of Hudson. He was an avid Duck hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his
significant other: Diane L. Seymour, 3 sons: Ronald P. of Clermont, Floyd R. of
Stottville, and Brandon R. of Claverack, one sister Karen Davis of Ausable
Forks, Six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a
brother Robert B. Seymour
Calling hours will be 6
to 8 Sunday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown Members of the Clermont
Fire Company will conduct services at 7pm
Services will be held
11am Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Tipple officiating.
Interment will follow in
the St. Luke’s Cemetery of Clermont.
Memorial donations are
requested to the Clermont Fire Company.
Virginia
“Jean” Marchisio 99 of Germantown died Sunday August 7, 2011 at the Livingston
Hills Nursing Home of Livingston.
Born December 14, 1911 in
New York City she was the daughter of the late: Edgar and Mary Offer.
Before her retirement she
had been employed for many years at W.T. Grants of Hudson, and at Jean Serison’s
Mountain Range Farm in Germantown.
Jean was a loving mother and
grandmother who was a member of the Hold Trinity Church of the Resurrection of
Germantown.
Survivors inclued two sons:
Andrew and his wife Diane of Germantown and Alfred Jr. and his wife Rose Of
Omaha, Nebraska, one brother George Offer of New Jersey, Grandchildren: Andrew
Jr. Kristen, Lori, Nicholas, Jill and 3 great grandchildren. She was
predeceased by her husband Alfred Marchisio who died December 12, 2005.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8
pm Tuesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Services will be 8:30am
Wednesday from the funeral home and 9 am at the Church of the Resurrection of
Germantown where the Rev. Winston Bath will celebrate a Mass of the Christian
Burial.
Interment will follow in the
Reformed Church Cemetery in Germantown.
Donald E.
Hoose Sr. 79 of Rhinebeck died August 3, 2011 at Northern Dutchess Hospital
surrounded by his loved ones.
Born May 16, 1932 in Gardiner he was the son of the late: Percy and Grace B.
(Rowe) Hoose.
Donald's hobbies included racing stock cars at various fairgrounds including
Rhinebeck Fairgrounds where he won the title of Champion Sedan Racer. He was an
avid outdoorsmen all of his life. Best of all Donald enjoyed spending time with
his many grandchildren. Donald worked as a dairy farmer, mechanic for Magnolia
Marina, 9G Lanes and also Kalina Farm.
Surviving are his sons: Donald Hoose Jr. his wife Cindy of Red Hook, Dale his
wife Maureen Hoose of Germantown, two daughters: Wanda Fitzpatrick and husband
Robert of Rhinebeck, Rhonda Eastham and husband Livingston of Oregon. Brothers:
Roger, Arthur, George, all of New York, Robert, John of Florida, Charles of
North Carolina, Sisters: Lillian Daniels and Grace
Rifenburgh both of New York, Ruth Meeham of Florida, Katherine Simmons of PA.
Grandchildren: Edward Hoose III,Robert Fitzpatrick III, Shannon
Hoose,Christopher Hoose, Sean Fitzpatrick, Adam Fitzpatrick and
greatgrandson:Carter Fitzpatrick. Long time companion Doris Moody.
Sisters Sara,Caroline and Brother Walt predeceased
Donald.
Memorial service Saturday August 27, 2011 1:00-3:00pm at Yadack-Fox Funeral
Home of Germantown.
Family and friends are welcome to join the family at Germantown Fire Company
immediately following the service.
Ellen
Bernice Vosburgh Stier, age 72, died at Columbia Memorial Hospital on August 4,
2011. She was born in 1939, in Albany, NY. She was the daughter of the late H.
Arnold Vosburgh and Bernice Holmes Vosburgh. She was a lifelong resident of
Elizaville and member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Manorton, NY.
Ellen graduated from Germantown High School in 1957, received her Bachelor’s of
Science in Nursing from Adelphi University in 1961, and later earned her
teaching certificate in 1972.
Ellen worked as a Registered Nurse for 8 years and then became a kindergarten
teacher and school nurse/health teacher for 27 years. Her nursing and teaching
career included working at Columbia Memorial Hospital and Germantown Central
School, respectively. She retired from teaching in 1996. Ellen volunteered as an
EMT with Southern Columbia Ambulance Squad; was a fundraiser for the American
Cancer Society; and also read during story hour at the Germantown Library. She
was loved and admired by her many friends and colleagues.
She enjoyed gourmet cooking, traveling, reading, playing with her dogs,
shopping, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Robert W. Stier; her
children, Robert W. Stier, Jr. (Mary) of Fairfield, Ohio, Mark A. Stier (Hope)
of Highland, NY, and Christopher J. Stier (Leah) of Elizaville, NY; her brothers
H. Arnold Vosburgh, Jr. of Elizaville, NY and Marc Vosburgh of Elizaville, NY;
and five beloved grandchildren, Ryan, Ella, Owen, Mollie, and Annie Ellen.
Calling hours will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday August 7, 2011at
Yadack-Fox Funeral Home, Main Street, Germantown, NY. Private services will be
held. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American
Cancer Society and St. John’s Lutheran Church, Manorton, NY.
Cora A. Anelle 87 of Livingston died
Thursday July 28, 2011 at Columbia Memorial Hospital of Hudson.
Born September 1, 1923 in Ancram she was
the daughter of the late: Samuel and Mary (Plank) Simmons.
Survivors include daughters, Charlene
Jennings of Germantown, and Rose Marie VanWagner of Virginia, and several
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband
Anthony J. Anelle who died October 11, 2007, a son Clarence Quick and daughter
Barbara Poucher.
Services are private and at the
convenience of the family.
Joseph (Joe) Woods
2-10-1937 – 7-4-2011
Its hard to watch a
mountain crumble
Till we meet again.
Memorial services 11am
Saturday July 9, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran
George H.
Freese 78, a 10 year resident of Germantown, passed away Sunday, June 19th at
his home after a short illness.
Born August 22, 1932 in New Rochelle he
was the son of the late Henry P. Freese and Edna Hoppe Freese.
Mr. Freese served with the US Navy
during the Korean War. Before his retirement he worked as a Corrections Officer
for the Westchester Department of Corrections in Valhalla for 25 years. George
was a loving and caring father, husband and friend who made an everlasting
impression on all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife: Nancy Ogden
Freese, a son, Russell H. Freese of Hopewell, three daughters: Nancie Ferris of
Millerton, Jennifer Kishbaugh of Gallatin, Susan Freese of East Fishkill, 8
grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister: Edna
Krueger. Calling will be 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home in
Germantown.Services will be 11 am Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev.
Joanna Tipple officiating. Private cremation will be at the Cedar Hill
Crematory in Newburgh.
William Wentzel 66,of
Elizaville died Thursday June 16th, 2011 at his residence after a
long illness.
Born August 10, 1944
in Stuyvesant he was the son of the late: Howard and Gertrude (Turner) Wentzel.
Before his retirement
he had been employed as a farmer with the Vosburgh Farm and the Fraleigh Farm of
Red Hook.
Survivors include his
wife Sarah, two daughters; Theresa Wentzel and Melissa Stickle both of
Elizaville, two brothers Delmar Wentzel of Livingston, and Benjamin Wentzel of
Elizaville, three sisters: Judy Wentzel of Hudson, Dawn Squicciarnini of
Pinebush (Orange co.), Roseann Clark of Wellsville, 4 grandchildren and 1 great
grandson.
Calling will be 6 to 8
pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Services and burial
will be at the convenience of the family.
Eileen
Scrodin 80 of Huntersville NC died on June 16, 2011 in Huntersville.
Born August 5, 1930 in
Yonkers, NY she was the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Gray) O’Donnell.
Eileen was a loving
wife, sister, mother and grandmother who took great pride in her family. Early
in life she owned O’Donnell Dance Studio in Yonkers. While raising her family
she was an avid volunteer at St. Mary’s Church in Yonkers. On September 10,
1955 she married the love of her life Rudolph (Rudy) Scrodin. They spent 55
wonderful years together.
After raising a family
in Yonkers, Eileen and Rudy retired back to Linlithgo, to Rudy’s childhood
home. After many snowy winters they relocated to Huntersville, NC to be near
their daughter, Dianne.
Eileen is survived by
her husband, Rudy, her brother Robert O’Donnell and his wife Laurie. She is
also survived by her daughter and son-in-law. Dianne and Tom Rider and their
children T.J. and Sarah; her daughter and son-in-law Lorri and Jimmy Pellegrino
and their children Alexandra and Amy,
Calling hours will be
6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral home of Germantown.
A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at Holy Trinity Parish Church of Nativity in Linlithgo at
10am on Wednesday with the Rev. Winston Bath officiating.
Burial will follow in
the Church of the Nativity Cemetery in Linlithgo.
Helen
Rojeski 96 of Clermont died June 2, 2011 at Barnwell Nursing and Rehab Center in
Valatie after a long illness.
Born September 13,
1914 in Elizabeth, NJ she was the daughter of the late Felix and Mary (Guski)
Demboski.
Mrs. Rojeski, a loving
mother, grandmother and great grandmother, had attended St. Sylvia’s Church of
Tivoli, and Nativity Church of Linlithgo. She was a member of the Clermont Fire
Company Auxiliary.
On July 31, 1937 she
married Frank Rojeski who died December 22, 1996.
Survivors include her
daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Barry Couchman, grandchildren, Elizabeth Tangredi, Teresa Tangredi Cullen, Christopher Meglio, John Tangredi and Allison
Meglio Haskin and 10 great grandchildren: Angela Meglio, Sophie Meglio, Linda
Cullen, Dylan Haskin, Jennie Cullen, Corinn Haskin, Griffin Haskin, John
Tangredi, Rachael Tangredi, and Megan Tangredi.
In addition to her
husband she was predeceased by her daughter Linda Tangredi, sisters: Anna,
Jennie, Irene, a brother John and great grandsons Matthew and Michael.
Calling hours will be
5 to 7 Monday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral home of Germantown.
Services will be 11am
Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Theodore Gerken officiating.
Burial will follow in
the St. Sylvia’s Cemetery of Tivoli.
Raymond
Roberts 97 of Germantown died Wednesday May 25, 2011.
Born April 10, 1914 in
Germantown he was the son of the late: Michael and Ada (Staats) Roberts.
Mr. Roberts served as
a Platoon Sergeant with the 47th Infantry 9th Division of
the US Army during World War II. He worked as a postal clerk for 10 years at
the former Post Office in Cheviot; then at the Germantown Post Office for 37
years before retiring.
He was a member of the
Reformed Church of Germantown for 66 years, the Jennings Willet American Legion
Post of Germantown for 66 years and the Roe Jan Creek Boat Club for 72 years.
Mr. Roberts was an
avid fisherman and very active in the Town of Germantown.
Survivors include his
niece: Norma Simmons. Grand nephews David Ahrens and Samuel Simmons Jr. and 2
Grand Nieces Nancy Christie and Deloris Rogers.
He was predeceased by
his brothers Floyd, Frank, Morton as well as his sister
Beatrice Ahrens.
Calling hours are 6 to
8 pm Friday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral home of Germantown.
Private funeral
services will be at the funeral home on Saturday.
Memorial donations are
requested to either the Reformed Church of Germantown, the Jennings Willet
American Legion Post or the Roe Jan Creek Boat Club.
Edwin “Ned” Smith of
76 of Germantown died Saturday May 14th at his home.
Born January 6, 1935
in Hudson he was the son of the late: Barton and Frances (Fields) Smith.
Prior to his
retirement he had been self employed on the family farm then later at Taconic
Farms in Germantown.
Surviving are several
cousins.
He was predeceased by
his brother: Quinton Smith.
Services and
cremation are private.
Katherine G. Denegar
of Mansfield Center, CT formerly of Delmar died May 9, 2011 at the St. Joseph’s
Living Center in Windham, CT.
Born November 7, 1916
in Cleveland, Ohio her parents were Henry F. Gallagher and Catherine Rees
Gallagher. She moved to Youngstown. OH at an early age and attended local
schools. Graduated from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital School of Nursing as a
registered nurse and served mostly as a private duty nurse in local hospitals.
She then graduated from Youngstown University; doing some of the work in summer
school at Duke University.
Joined the Army Nurse
Corps, serving in the Asiatic Theater mostly on the Island of Mindora. She was
there when the war ended as preparations were being made for the invasion of
Japan.
After her
discharge she came to New York where she attended Bender Laboratory School of
Medical Technology in Albany combining this knowledge to her nursing career.
She was chief
technologist and head nurse for the Bender Blood Bank for 19 years until it
closed. She then joined St. Peter’s Hospital Laboratory as co-director of the
School of Medical Technology degree program associated with the Albany College
of Pharmacy and was also in charge of the Blood Bank at St. Peter’s. The young
dedicated students were the source of great pleasure in her work.
She was
instrumental in organizing the St. Peter’s Hospital retirees; a group interested
in continuing contact with former employees and friends. She served as
President for 16 years.
For many years she
was a member of the Esther Brazier Decorative Painting Society. Interested in
crafts she became a member of Nimble Fingers, a Voorheesville quilting group.
Loving all
animals, particularly cats; she became involved with “Whiskers” a volunteer
animal shelter. She helped their fund drives making quilts and other objects
with a cat motif. She was the recipient of their first Humanitarian Award for
her contributions.
She was
predeceased by her first husband Harry C. Bradley and son James Coyne of
Yardley, PA, she leaves her husband Russell Denegar of Mansfield Center, CT,
daughter Mrs. Patricia (Jerome) Harnett and grandchildren Katey and Jonas of
Phoenix, AZ, step son: Dr. Craig Denegar (sue) and grandsons Charles and Cody of
Mansfield Center, CT, four grandchildren Kathy(Joe) and Linda (Al) Krebs, great
grand son Bert Krebs of Langhorne PA, William Coyne (Donna) of Atgelen PA, James
Coyne Jr. of Lolo MT, and her cherished cats Eamonn and Mosby.
All arrangements are
at the convenience of the family, donations are requested to “Whiskers” PO Box
11190 Albany, NY 12211
Helen F. Rogers 61 of
Craryville died Sunday May 1, 2011 at Columbia Memorial Hospital after a long
battle with cancer.
Born October 5, 1949
in Hudson she was the daughter of the late: Edison and Emma (Denegar) Lasher.
Mrs. Rogers had been
employed as a Nurses Aide at the firemens’ Home of Hudson for more than 30
years.
She was a loving
wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed using her computer. She loved animals
including her bird Scrapper, enjoyed the out of doors and was known for her
sense of humor.
Survivors include her
husband Donald, two sons: Donald of Ancram and William of Craryville, a brother
Peter Lasher of Germantown, a sister: Gail Bilyou of Red Hook, 5 grandchildren
and several nieces and newphews.
Friends may call at
the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home Thursday from 10 am to 11am Memorial funeral
services will be held at 11am the Rev. Mark Frickey officiating.
Memorial donations are requested to the American Cancer Society
260 Osborne Rd,
Albany, NY 12211
Peter
G. Jennings Sr. 79 of Clermont died Saturday April 23, 2011 at his home after a
long illness surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 16, 1932 in
Norwalk, Conn. He was the son of the late: Peter and Lydia (Plank) Jennings.
Before retiring he had
been a caretaker for the Clermont Hill Orchards in Clermont.
Mr. Jennings was a
loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed gardening and caring for his
lawns.
Surviving are his wife
Jeannette (Marx) Jennings who he married January 14, 1962, two sons: Peter G.
Jennings Jr. of Clermont and Scott C. Jennings of Linlithgo, 3 daughters Linda
DeLaurentis of Clermont, Debbie Krein of Claverack, Krista Scibelli of Red Hook,
one brother Peter Simmons of Conn., his sister Dorothy Merryman of SC, a nephew
Peter C. Jennings of Livingston, 18 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by
his daughter Kathleen Potts, Brother Leonard Jennings and sister Jessie Wynus.
Calling hours will be
6 to 8pm Tuesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Funeral services will
be 11am Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Frickey pastor of the
Christ Lutheran Church of Viewmont officiating.
Interment will follow
in the Viewmonte Rural Cemetery
Memorial donations are
requested to the Columbia Greene Hospice 47 Liberty St. Catskill, NY 12414
Sharon
F. Goodrich 54 of Clermont who had battled injuries and pain for 6 years and
cancer since June 2010 was taken home by the Lord Thursday April 21, 2011.
Born October 25, 1956
in Rhinebeck she was the daughter of Violet (Moore) Schaffer of Tivoli and the
late Donald Schaffer.
Sharon was a devoted
wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family with all her heart. She also
adored her 5 cats and was a fan of NASCAR and the action drama NCIS. Sharon
enjoyed people in general and would always put them before herself.
Survivors in addition
to her mother include her husband Donald Goodrich Jr., her son: Donald Goodrich
III of Stephentown, daughter Danielle Porecca of Greenport, brothers Ronald
Schaffer of NC, Donald Schaffer of Tivoli, Timothy Schaffer of Poughkeepsie,
her devoted sister-is-law: Tara Goodrich who was by her side thru all her cancer
treatments, 6 grandchildren: Justin Porecca, Zachery Porreca, Noah Porecca,
Aliyah Goodrich, Stacey Goodrich, and Courtney Goodrich.
She was predeceased by
her granddaughter: Alexis Goodrich who died Sept 2001.
Private funeral
services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Yadack-Fox Funeral
Home of Germantown with the Rev. Fred Cartier of Red Hook officiating.
Memorial donations are
requested to: The Columbia Greene Humane Society 125 Humane Society Road Hudson,
NY 12534 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Dany Thomas Place Memphis,
TN 38105
Veronica
“Roni” Ann Newberry 54 of Glenco Mills loving daughter, sister, and dear friend
went on to her just rewards on April 22, 2011.
Veronica was a
lifelong communicant of the Holy Trinity Parish, a graduate of Columbia Greene
Community College. She had attended North River Gallery & Empowerment Center of
Catskill, and had worked as a receptionist at Columbia County Mental health in
Hudson.
Her vivacious
disposition and infectious laugh, combined with her ribald sense of humor made
her a joy to be around. Her charity in life will ensure her eternity with our
Lord.
Survivors include her
mother: Anna Newberry, sisters: Cynthia (Alfred) Bartolotta, Patricia (Douglas)
Kitsock, brothers: Steven P. Newberry James A. Newberry, Andrew R. Newberry and
numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by
her father Raymond R. Newberry.
Calling hours will be
6 to 8 Wednesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Services will be 11am
Thursday at the funeral home.
For those who wish
donations are requested to: the Activities Department of Whittier Rehab &
Skilled Nursing Center for art supplies 1 Whittier Way Ghent, NY 12075.
Daniel Stabile95 of
Germantown died April 17, 2011 at Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck, NY.
Born June 18, 1915 in
Yonkers, NY he was the son of the late; Salvatore and Philamena (Raphael)
Stabile.
Mr. Stabile owned and
operated Stabile Florist in Yonkers, NY for many years. He married Rita Lentulo
on August 2, 1921. Upon his retirement they moved to Sarasota, FL. When Mrs.
Stabile passed on August 27, 2010 he returned to upstate NY to live with his
daughter and granddaughter.
Mr. Stabile was an
avid golfer. He served with the US Army in WWII under the command of Gen.
George Patton where he attained the rank of Sergeant. He received the Purple
Heart and numerous other decorations. He was a member of the VFW in Englewood,
FL.
He is survived by 2
daughters: Phyllis Fisher of Germantown, NY, Ollie Mae De Staso of St.
Petersburg, FL, a brother Michael Stabile of Yonkers, NY, and 10 grandchildren,
13 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and several nieces and
nephews.
He was predeceased by
a brother Samuel Stabile and 2 sisters: Lillian Scarpa and Maybelle Dennison.
Burial will take place
at the Sarasota National Cemetery of Sarasota, FL on April 26, 2011 at 2 pm.
Arrangements are thru
the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home Inc. Germantown and with the Lemon Bay funeral Home
of Englewood, FL
Jennifer
Kirstie Marzahl 18 of Chandler, Arizona left this earth suddenly Monday April
11, 1011, Born January 14, 1993 in Kingston, she is the beloved daughter of
Tobyjean (Diehl) Marzahl of Germantown and Peter Marzahl Jr. of Chandler,
Arizona.
Jennifer was a senior at the
Corona Del Sol High School of Chandler, AZ and had attended Germantown Central
School. She excelled at various activities and endeavors. She was an honor
student, held a first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, served as President of
the Recycling Club at Corona, lettered in Germantown Cheerleading, and was a top
performing sales associate at Energy 1st Exteriors. Her enthusiasm
and infectious nature was an inspiration to everyone she met. Jennifer’s
beautiful smile, sense of humor, and generous loving heart will be greatly
missed by her family and friend. She was fiercely loyal and supportive to those
she loved. Jennifer was a shining star who will be deeply missed on earth.
Jennifer adored her
surviving brother David of Germantown, and was his biggest fan. Surviving in
addition to her parents and brother are her loving grandparents, Donna and
Oliver (Toby) Diehl of Germantown and Peter and Eleanor Marzahl of Mesa, AZ; her
great-grandmother Nora Woodward of Claverack; her aunts Charlene Diehl and
Darlene Weed of Germantown, Vernea Diehl of Coxsackie; and cousins Kalie,
Courtney and Nicholas Weed all of Germantown.
Calling hours will be
Sunday, April 17th from 6 to 8 pm at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home in
Germantown.
Funeral services will be
held Monday April 18th at 11 am at the funeral home with the Rev.
Bernice West of Germantown United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will
follow in Red Church Cemetery of Tivoli.
Marion
Bailey Lyke, 92 of Germantown died Friday April 8, 2011 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital.
Mrs. Lyke was born
September 24, 1918 in Linlithgo she was the daughter of the late: Ralph W. Sr.
and Florence (Kreig) Bailey.
She was a loving and
proud grandmother and great grandmother who was an avid reader, was excellent at
doing word scramblers, enjoyed the out of doors and her flower gardening. Mrs.
Lyke attended a one room school house in the town of Livingston which she
enjoyed sharing her experiences while being a student there with her
granddaughter.
Surviving are her
granddaughter Jennifer (David) Comesanas with whom she shared her life and her
love. Great grandchildren: Kristina, David and Nicholas and two sisters-in-law:
Ella Anderson, and Edith Poucher, special friend and caregiver Linda Campbell
and several nieces and nephews. She was the loving wife for 75 years of Elwood
Lyke who died March 19, 2011.
In addition to her
husband she was predeceased by her daughter: Gloria F. Nawrocki who died
November 27, 2005, a brother Ralph W. Bailey Jr., and sister Olive Moore.
Calling hours will be
Monday from 5 to 7 at the funeral home.
Services will be 10am
Tuesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Frickey of Christ
Lutheran Church of Viewmonte officiating.
Interment will follow
in the Linlithgo Rural Cemetery.
Memorial donations may
be made to Mrs. Lyke’s great grandchildren in care of Jennifer Comesanas 98
Maple Ave. Germantown, NY 12526
Jerry Bisso 76 of
Germantown died Saturday April 2, 2011 at his home after a long illness.
Mr. Bisso was born
September 4, 1934 in Brooklyn the son of the late: James J. and Irene H. (Kutzing)
Bisso.
Before his
retirement he had been employed as the Patient Traffic Administrator of St.
Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie for many years.
Surviving are his
close and dear friend Richard Hubschmitt, cousin Joy Bisso, he was the uncle
of: Neil, Irene, Gina, Charles, Ray, Guy, Rosemary, Christine and Skip,
great uncle of Micheal, James, Robert, William, Rachel and Kelly, great
great Uncle of Adian, Isabell, Aiden and Brendan.
He was predeceased
by his sisters Virginia Whitehurst and Ruth Emily O’Hara.
There are no
calling hours.
Funeral and
interment will be at the convenience of the family.
Brenda J. McNeil 66,
of Coxsackie died Monday at Columbia Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. McNeil was born
November 11, 1944 in Rhinebeck the daughter of the late: Benjamin and
Dorothy (VanWagner) Simmons.
Before she became
disabled she had a delivery route for the Hudson Register Star. She enjoyed
cooking and following the World Wrestling Federation.
Survivors include her
son and daughter-in-law Ed and Tina McNeil of Livingston, Brothers John
(Lydia) Simmons of Livingston, Gary Simmons of Ohio, Dane Simmons of North
Carolina,Wayne Simmons of South Carolina,a sister Deborah Holsapple of West
Camp,
Grandson Daniel of
Cohoes and loving niece Cassandra Simmons of Coxsackie.
Memorial Funeral
Services will be held 11am Saturday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown. The Rev. David Tipple will officiate.
Martin
F. Wintje 95 of Kinderhook and formerly of Germantown died Friday March 25, 2011
at his home after a long illness.
Born May 8, 1915 in New
York City he was the son of the late: Martin and Sophie (Mayland) Wintje.
Mr. Wintje had served as
a First Lieutenant in the US Army during WWII. He served at Normandy, Northern
France, the Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. He was awarded the
American Defense Service Medal, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, World War II
Victory Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Medal
Ribbon.
Prior to his retirement
he had owned and operated the Wintje Farm on Rte. 9 G in Germantown. The Wintje
Farm was a fruit farm well known in the area and was run by Mr. Wintje and his
late wife Rosemonde. In April of 1948 in Paris France he married Rosemonde
Noblecourt who died September 11, 2001.
He is survived by his son
and daughter-in-law: Martin and Kim Wintje of Farmington, NH.
Funeral services will be
held 11am Tuesday March 29, 2011 at the Funeral Home.
There are no calling
hours.
Memorial
donations are requested to: Columbia Greene Humane Society, 125 Humane Society
Road, Hudson, NY 12534.
Elwood “Bucky” Lyke 94 of
Germantown died Saturday March 19, 2011 at his home.
Mr.
Lyke was born November 30, 1916 in Livingston the son of the late: William and
Eudora (Sheffer) Lyke.
He has
served as a Sergeant in the US Army during WWIl and for more than 25 years he
worked for the New York State Department of Transportation at Martindale.
He was
a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He was
known by everyone for helping people with their lawn mower, snow blower and
small engine repairs.
Survivors include his wife of 75 years; Marion (Bailey) Lyke, granddaughter and
her husband: Jennifer and David Comesanas, great grandchildren Kristina, David
and Nicholas Comesanas, sisters Ella Anderson and Edith Poucher both of
Livingston and his son-in-law: Irving Nawrocki of Germantown.
He was
predeceased by his daughter: Gloria Nawrocki who died November 27, 2005.
Calling
hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home.
Funeral
services will be 10am Wednesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home with the Rev.
Mark Frickey of Christ Lutheran Church of Viewmonte officiating.
Interment will follow in the Linlithgo Rural Cemetery
Memorial donations may be made to Mr. Lykes great grandchildren in care of
Jennifer Comesanas 98 Maple Ave. Germantown, NY 12526
Alfred
G. Quackenbush, 84 of Germantown formerly of Hopewell Junction died Thursday
March 10, 2011 at the Albany Veterans Hospital.
Born
May 1, 1926 in Poughkeepsie he was the son of the late: Harold and Florence (Nostrand)
Quackenbush.
Mr.
Quackenbush had served as a Pharmacist’s Mate with the US Navy during WWII. He
had worked for many years at IBM of Fishkill and after retirement he owned a
lawn care service in East Fishkill.
He was
a member of the Church of the Resurrection of Germantown, was a former Fire
Chief in East Fishkill and Past President of the East Fishkill Rescue Squad.
Survivors include his daughter: Sue Kay Case of Poughkeepsie, his grandson and
his wife, Christian and Marsha Sickler of Elizaville, great grandchildren:
Robert, Christian Jr., Jessica, Shannon, Joseph and Samantha.
He was
predeceased by his wife: Vivian who died March 22, 1990.
Calling
will be Monday 8:30am to 9:45am at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
A Mass
of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Resurrection of
Germantown at 10am.
Interment with full military honors will follow in the Hopewell Cemetery of
Hopewell Junction.
Dow C.
Hover, 79 of Germantown died March 4, 2011 at Livingston Hill Nursing Home. Born
May 18,1931 in Germantown. He was the son of the late Dow B. Hover and Nellie
Washburn. He owned and operated Hover Electric in Germantown. He served in the
U.S Army during the Korean War. Survivors include a newphew Jack Bohnsack and
niece Jill (Bohnsack) Hardy. There are no calling hours, private funeral
services will be held at the convience of the family.
Memorial Donations are requested to Huntingtons Disease Society of America 505
Eighth Ave Suite 902 NY,NY 10018
Helen
G. Bruno 94 of Bridge Port Ct died February 24, 2011 at Columbia memorial
hospital.
She had
been a resident of the Pines of Catskill prior to becoming a patient at Columbia
Memorial.
Mrs.
Bruno was born October 28, 1916 in Old Forge, PA the daughter of the late Giulio
and Clementine (Marmo) Giglio.
She had
worked in manufacturing with Hubble Inc of Bridgeport, CT.
Survivors include her son and daughter in law: Louis and Roxanna of Germantown
and daughter: Rosemarie.
Grave
side funeral services will be held at the Reformed church Cemetery on Monday
Feb. 28, 2011 with the Rev. Theodore Gerken officiating.
Christopher Hare 31 of Germantown died February 24, 2011 in Greenport.
He was
born November 1, 1979 in Norfolk, VA the son of Joseph Hare of Virginia and the
late Laurel Murray Hare.
Prior
to moving to Germantown Christopher had been employed as an electrician
apprentice for Mr. Electric of Virginia Beach, VA.
Survivors include his sister: Lisa Wood –Snead, his grandmother: Lorraine Murray
and aunt, Janet McDonald all of Chesapeake, VA..
A
memorial service will be held in Virginia and a memorial service will be held in
Germantown at the convenience of the family.
Hannelore Hinkein 79 of Germantown died Tuesday February 15, 2011 at Albany
Medical Center.
Born
March 22, 1931 in Berlin Germany she was the daughter of the late: Erich and
Elsa Strauss.
Mrs.
Hinkein a loving mother and grandmother was very active in Real Estate Sales
since 1980, she was a member of the Jennings Willet American Legion Auxiliary of
Germantown, a former member of the Germantown Garden Club and enjoyed cooking
and travel.
Surviving are her two daughters Patricia (Patty) Hinkein of Germantown and
Jennifer (Michael) Steeneck of Clermont, one brother Hans Ulrich Strauss of
Germany, a sister Marianne Zehnder of Switzerland and 4 grandchildren Samantha
Root,Corey Steeneck, Jordan Steeneck,and Sean Steeneck.
She was
predeceased by her husband Donald Hinkein who died August 21, 2007
Calling
will be 6 to 8 pm Monday February 21st at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home
of Germantown.
Services will be private Tuesday at the Viewmonte Rural Cemetery
Memorial donations are
requested to the American Cancer Society 260 Osborne Road
Loudonville, New York 12211
David L. Finney
78 of Clermont died Tuesday December 21, 2010 at Columbia Memorial hospital.
Mr. Finney was
born April 15, 1932 in Only, Virginia the son of the late: Henry Lee and Sally (Airis)
Finney.
For more than
47 years he was the foreman on the Hettling Farm in Clermont.
He is survived
by his wife Wanda Flouton Finney, one son; David Finney Jr. Deleon Springs
Florida and one daughter: Debbie Finney of Deleon, Florida, a sister Willie May
Johnson of Livingston , a grandson: Herman and granddaughter: Jasmine. He is
also survived by several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
He was
predeceased by several brothers and sisters.
Calling hours
are Thursday 6 to 8 pm at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Funeral
services will be held at 8pm.
Janet
(Jenny) Williams 71 of Linlithgo died Friday December 17, 2010 at her home after
a long illness.
Born December
7, 1939 in Hudson she was the daughter of the late: Stewart and Viola (Anson)
Shook.
Mrs. Williams
was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was the secretary for Jim Williams
Septic Tank business in Linlithgo.
Survivors
include her husband Jim Williams, her son Tom Williams of Germantown, two
daughters: Peggy Langhirt of NYC, and Florence Turek of Linlithgo,
grandchildren: Amanda Race, Nicholas Turek, John Lettieri and Cheyenne Langhirt
and 2 great grandchildren.
Calling hours
will be 6 to 8 pm Monday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Services will
be held 2 pm Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Tipple of the
Reformed Church of Germantown officiating.
Interment
will follow in the Livingston Rural Cemetery.
Adolph
H. Allers, Jr., 86, of Germantown, died on December 9, 2010, at St. Peter’s
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany.
Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the
late Adolph and Bertha (Burgerhoff) Allers. Adolph was a graduate of Marist
College, and served in the army during the Korean War. He retired from the
Stewart’s Ice Cream Company, having worked as manager in the Germantown,
Kingston and Saugerties stores.
Adolph was active in and passionate about
theater, participating in community theater throughout the Hudson Valley. Over
the years, he was involved at Ghent Playhouse, Ulster County Community College,
The Center for the Performing Arts and Cocoon Theatre in Rhinebeck. Following
his retirement, he pursued a master’s degree in theater, but wasn’t able to see
it to completion.
Survived by his wife, Helen Allers; sister,
Margaret and her husband, Walter Daniels of Germantown; daughter, Nancy Besio of
Pleasant Valley; son, Douglas Allers of Schenectady; son, John Allers of
Philadelphia, five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by brother, Edward Allers.
Calling hours will be at the Yadack-Fox
Funeral Home, Germantown, Saturday, December 18, 11am to 1pm, and 2 to 4pm, with
a service following at 4pm at the funeral home. Contributions may be sent to
Community Hospice of Albany County or the National Parkinson Foundation.
Carmella Zollo 98 of Germantown died December 10, 2010 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital.
She
was born September 11, 1912 in Brooklyn
For
many years Mrs. Zollo helped many people in the area caring for loved ones when
they were ill and at home.
Survivors include a son Michael Zollo of Saugerties and grand son Richard Zollo
Jr. of Elizaville.
She
was predeceased by her son Richard Zollo who died in 1987
Services will be held 10am Saturday December 18th at the Yadack-fox
Funeral home with the Rev. David Tipple officiating.
Burial will follow in the Reformed Church Cemetery of Germantown.
Gertrude Mullins 79 of Hudson died Monday December 7, 2010 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital.
Mrs.
Mullins was born: April 3, 1931 in Gloversville the daughter of the late:
Pasquale and Theresa (Senzio) Russo.
She
had worked as a seamstress in Hudson for many years.
A
devoted mother and loving grandmother she is survived by: three sons: Anthony
(Kathy) Mullins of Cicero, Neil (Michelle) Mullins of LasVegas,
And
Christopher (Janice) Mullins of Germantown. One daughter Charlene (James) Plasky
of Stockport, two sisters: Anna Marcinkiewicz of Amsterdam, grandchildren: Amy,
Stephen, Craig, Caitlin, Adam, Steven, Amanda and Brandon, great grandchildren:
Mikayla and Joey and several nieces and nephews.
She
was predeceased by her husband Neil Mullins who died March 7, 2002 and sister
Mary Piehuta.
Calling hours will be 4 to 8pm Thursday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
A
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Winston Bath, 10 am
Friday at St. Mary’s RC Church of Hudson.
Interment will follow in the Cedar Park Cemetery.
For
those who wish donations to St. Mary’s Church P.O. Box 323 Hudson, NY 12534
Roberta
M. Rustici 78 of Germantown died Sunday December 5, 2010 at St. Peter’s Hospital
in Albany.
Mrs.
Rustici was born November 7, 1932 in Manhattan the daughter of the late: Albert
and Elizabeth (Costa) Baccarrelli.
A
homemaker, she was a loving mother and grandmother who was a
member of the Church of the Resurrection of Germantown.
Survivors include her two sons: Richard of Rome (NY), John of Germantown, two
daughters: Teresa Pulver of Germantown and Anna Marie Link of Claverack, 10
grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
She
was predeceased by her husband Attilio Rustici who died April 8, 2009 and a
brother Albert Baccarrelli.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8 pm Wednesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown
Funeral services will be Thursday 9:30am from the funeral home and 10am at the
Holy Trinity Parish Church of the Resurrection of Germantown where a Mass of the
Chrisitian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Winston Bath.
Interment will follow in the Reformed Church Cemetery of Germantown.
Nina
R. (Massaro) Lighthart, 53 of Linlithgo passed away peacefully after a long
fight with cancer on Sunday November 21, 2010, at home surrounded by her loving
family. Nina was born on November 16, 1957 in Corona, New York.
Nina was a 1976 graduate of Germantown
Central School. Right after high school she worked as a medical secretary for
Dr. Joseph Gold in Hudson, New York for 2 years. After that, she started her
family and had her first child in 1979. She was a loving mother, grandmother
and such a generous and kind person. She truly was a fighter and had a heart of
gold. She devoted her life to her family.
She is survived by her husband William
(Billy) Lighthart, a daughter and son-in-law Aurora Lighthart-King and Daniel
King, a daughter Nola Lighthart, a daughter Camille Lighthart, a son Nels
Lighthart and a daughter Hayley Lighthart, a brother Philip J. Massaro, a
grandson Nixon King, nephews, several cousins and close friends.
She was predeceased by her daughter Rosine
M. Lighthart (June 19, 1995), her parents Aurora (D’Italia) and Philip Massaro,
both maternal and paternal grandparents and her very close friend Gus Baele.
Calling hours will be on Friday November 26,
2010 from 2-4pm and 6-8 pm at Yadack Fox Funeral Home, 209 Main Street,
Germantown. Funeral services will be held at 10am Saturday November 27, 2010 at
the funeral home and will proceed directly to the burial site afterwards.
Interment will follow to the Linlithgo Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of
Nina Lighthart either by mail, phone or going to
www.stjude.org.
George Melley Sr. 90 of Red Hook died Tuesday
November 17, 2010 at his home after a long
illness.
Born August 8, 1920 in Brooklyn he was the son
of the late James and Sarah (McCormick) Melley.
Mr. Melley owned and operated Melley Auto Parts
in Red Hook from 1964 until his retirement in
1985. He enjoyed his family and friends and was
a member of the Red Hook Country Club, the
oldest member of the Red Hook Fire Company and
an avid golfer.
Survivors include his son James of Red Hook, a
brother James Melley of Red Hook and several
nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Ellen Funk Melley
who died Feb. 14, 1991, his son George Melley
jr., a sister Margaret Reardon and brother John
Melley
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 Friday at the
Yadack-Fox Funeral home of Germantown
Services will be 1pm Saturday at Christ Church
Episcopal of Red Hook Fr. Ryan Lesh Rector will
officiate.
Interment will follow in the St. Paul’s Lutheran
Cemetery of Red Hook
James Bodt, a
much-loved Boston chef, died on Nov. 3. after a
battle with cancer. He was 65.
Born Sept. 7, 1945, to Walter J. Bodt and Marie
Olsen Bodt in Bronxville, NY, Jim grew up in
Valley Stream and Carmel NY and lived nearly 40
years in Boston.
Jim attended Alfred University, then moved to
Greenwich Village. He began his restaurant
career in Rochester, a place of fond memories,
and worked as a chef and manager of the 21st
Amendment Restaurant in Boston for the past
fifteen years. He graciously prepared massive
feasts for family holidays and cooked the meals
for his sisters’ weddings as a gift. His clever
wit, kindness and sense of humor will be missed.
Jim is survived by
12 siblings: Elizabeth (Marvin) Buchmiller of
Lake Tahoe, CA., Timothy (Grace Ann Bergen) Bodt
of DuBois, PA., Adrienne West of Brewster, NY,
Wendy (John)Fieser of Germantown, NY, Chloe
Sasson of Mt. Kisco, NY, Jonathan (Mary Ellen)
Bodt of Stroudsburg, PA, Abigail (Peter) Smith
of Stottville, NY, Dagmar (Mark) Payne of
Germantown, NY, Naomi (Robert) Pucarelli of
Hopewell Junction, NY, Rachel May of Hopewell
Junction, NY, Hephzibah (Kurt)Grossberndt of
Mt. Kisco, NY, Noah (Kristin) Bodt of Westwood,
NJ. 25 nieces and nephews, 10 great nieces and
nephews, and very dear friends. His parents, a
niece, a nephew, and a brother-in-law
pre-deceased him.
A Memorial to his life will be held at
Yadack-Fox Funeral Home in Germantown NY, on
11/13 at 1 PM.
A lifelong patron of the arts, Jim requested
donations be made to a theater company:
Ryan Landry
Gold Dust Orphans
387 Ashmont Street
Dorchester, Ma.
02124
Cheryl
“Lee” Helsley-Rekow 59 of Germantown died Monday
November 8, 2010 at her home after a long
illness.
Born February 3, 1951 in Hudson she was the
daughter of the late Philip Dedrick Jr. and
Shirley E. Saulpaugh. She was the adopted
daughter of the late: Earle and Olive Helsley.
Lee, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, was
a member of the United Methodist Church of
Germantown and the Jennings Willet American
Legion Post of Germantown. She was a member of
the Germantown Planning Board, very active in
the community and a volunteer for many Programs
for the Town of Germantown. She enjoyed ATV
riding, fishing, her horses and other farm
animals as well as gardening.
Survivors include her husband Roger who she
married April 2, 1971 in Linlithgo, her daughter
Faydra (Micah) Geraghty of Germantown,
granddaughter Auna Geraghty, brother: Wayne
(Linda) Dedrick Sr. of Austerlitz, sisters:
Bonnie (James) Ostoyich of Livingston, Mildred
“Dolly” Pullen of Hudson, Nancy (Fred) Fontaine
of Hudson, and Connie (Bob) Horton of
Germantown, and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother:
Philip "Teddy" Dedrick III
Calling hours will be held 5 to 8pm Thursday at
the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at the
funeral home with the Rev. Theodore Gerken
officiating.
Interment will follow in the Reformed Church
Cemetery of Germantown.
Memorial donations are requested to the American
Cancer Society 260 Osborne Road Loudonville, NY
12211.
Katie (Neely) Nawrocki 74 of Cairo died
Wednesday October 27, 2010 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital.
Born May 4, 1936 in New Tazwell, TN she was the
daughter of the late: Robert and Mimia
(Cardwell) Neely.
Katie was a devoted and loving wife, mother and
grandmother, who was selfless, nonjudgmental,
and sweet.
Surviving are her two daughters: Karen (Richard)
Suppa of Utica, and Kathleen Watt of Acra. Her
brother Homer (Thelma) Neely of Knoxville, TN, 5
grandchildren: Michael Race, Maxwellina Watt,
Joseph Race, Ramon Correa, Nicholas Suppa, and
one great granddaughter: Caitlyn Abrial,
special sister-in-law Patricia Neely and
son-in-law Michael Race.
She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years:
Joseph Nawrocki Jr. who died October 18, 2005,
and daughter Sharon Race.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8pm Friday at the
Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Services will be held 1pm Saturday at the
Funeral home
Interment will be in the Cairo Rural Cemetery
in Cairo, NY
Raymond E. Shook, 85 of
Germantown died Sunday October 17, 2010 at the Livingston Hills Rehabilitation
and Skilled Nursing Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born August 17, 1925 in
Copake he was the son of the late: Joseph and Bertha (Hotaling) Shook.
Mr. Shook served with the US
Navy during WWII and was a member of the American Legion.
Prior to his retirement he
had been a head custodian with the Red Hook Central School District.
Survivors include his loving
wife: Charlotte (Westover) Shook, two children: Leslie Fingar of Germantown and
Ellen (Tom) Sage of Schaghticoke, a sister: Delores Shook of Hudson and several
nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling
hours.
Grave side funeral services
will be held 2pm Friday at the Livingston Rural Cemetery.
Florence H. Altmann 88, of South Daytona Beach,
Florida and formerly of Germantown; died September 29, 2010 at the Halifax
Hospital of Daytona Beach.
Surviving are her husband of 66 years: Robert
Altmann, two daughters: Diane (Andrew) Marchisio of Germantown and Denice (Bob)
Stimers of Greenport and 4 grandchildren: Robert, Andrew Jr., Kristen and Lori.
Funeral Services were held in Florida.
William
P. Dzirnksski, 72 of Hudson died Wednesday
October 6, 2010 at his home.
Born October
8, 1937 he was the son of the late: Frank and
Jessie (Orbon) Dzirnksski.
A 1955
graduate of Hudson High School; he had worked
for many years at L&B products of Hudson
Mr. Dzirnksski
was a nature enthusiast, enjoyed
swimming, and the outdoors.
He is survived
by his daughter: Jill (Dzinski) and her husband
Paul Mackiewicz of
Arizona.
A celebration
of his life will be held 3 to 4pm Thursday
October 14th at the Yadack-Fox
Funeral Home of Germantown. The Rev. Mark
Frickey, Pastor of the Christ Lutheran Church of
Viewmont will officiate at 4pm.
Interment
will be in Cedar Park Cemetery of Hudson.
Elizabeth R. Proper 74 of
Germantown passed to her new life Wednesday
October 6, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital in
Albany.
Born October 18,1935 in Hudson she was the
daughter of the late: John and Theresa
(Berkowitz) Skoda.
Mrs. Proper was a graduate of College of St.
Rose, Albany and taught English in the Kingston
School District as well as the Germantown
Central School District.
Liz was a communicant of the Holy Trinity Parish
at Germantown; ateacher and Director of
Religious Education at Resurrection Church. She
served as Chairwoman of the Germantown Planning
Board, was member of Columbia Memorial Hospital
Auxiliary, was involved with the Germantown
Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels and The Edith Casey
Stocking Fund.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Roger
W. Proper. Three sons: Roger (Linda) Proper of
Selkirk, David (Mary Ann) Proper of Coxsackie,
Daniel (Trish) Proper of Glenmont, Four
daughters: Peggy (Gary) Algozzine of Bradenton,
FL, Patricia (Michael) Brugger of Woodbury, MN,
Susan (Vincent) Randazzo of Germantown and Maria
(Daniel) Hart of Chelmsford, MA and 17
grandchildren. Also by her brother, Rudy Skoda
and sister, Margaret (John) Alvarez.
She was predeceased by her brothers John and
Joseph Skoda and sister Mary Deane.
Liz loved God, her family, her church and was
deeply committed to her community.
Calling hours will be 4 to 8 pm Sunday at the
Yadack-Fox Funeral home of Germantown.
Funeral services will be held 11am Monday at the
Holy Trinity Parish Church of the Resurrection
of Germantown where a Mass of the
Christian Burial will be celebrated.
In lieu of flowers memorial
donations may be made to the Germantown
Community Cupboard % The > Germantown Reformed
Church PO Box 115 Germantown, NY 12526.
Mary Rose Czajka Romeo PhD, 54, of Dayton, Ohio
died Monday, October 4, 2010 after a long battle
with breast cancer.
She was the daughter of the late Carmela (Mangiafico)
and John Czajka.
She grew up on the family farm in Elizaville and
was a 1972 graduate of Germantown Central
School. After graduating from Germantown, Mary
Rose attended Adephi University , majoring in
ballet. She later transferred to Russell Sage
College in Troy, New York where she earned a
B.S. in Biology in 1976. She was awarded a PhD
in Anatomy from Albany Medical College in 1981.
Mary Rose will be remembered by her legions of
friends as a strong, incredibly bright woman of
diverse abilities and interests who faced all
manner of adversity with a smile and a serenity
born of the knowledge that love, in the end, is
what matters. She will be deeply missed.
She married David Romeo in 1979, and moved to
Dayton where her husband served as a physician
in the U.S. Air Force and is currently in
private practice.
She is survived by her husband, David Romeo,
three children; Katherine, Cristina and
Stephen, and four siblings: Frances Czajka,
Mimi Czajka Graminski, Paul Czajka and John
Czajka. She is also survived by many nieces,
nephews, cousins and an aunt.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be
celebrated at 10am Saturday at St Leonard
Community chapel, 81 Clyo road Centerville OH.
Calling hours will be at 5-8 PM Friday at
Westbrock funeral home 5980 Bigger road
Kettering OH 937-253-6161.
Memorial Donations are requested to Partners in
Health (PIH.org)
and Heaven's Corner Zoo, 385 Quinn Rd, West
Alexandria OH 45381.
Myron “Duffy” Elmendorf 45 of
Germantown died Tuesday October
5, 2010 at the Livingston Hills
Nursing and Rehab Center in
Livingston.
Born August 2, 1965 he was the
son of the late: Myron and Rhoda
Munore Elmendorf.
Prior to illness forcing his
retirement he had been employed
as a truck driver with Waste
Management & Remediation
Services of Ghent, and more
recently in the maintenance
department at the Livingston
Hills Nursing and Rehab Center.
He
was an avid hunter and fisherman
who enjoyed collecting American
Eagle statues.
Surviving are his wife: Mary
(Myers) Elmendorf who he married
June 29, 1991 in Red Hook, a
daughter Michelle at home, a
step brother Bucky Lite of Hyde
Park and step sister Diane
Decker of Cairo and several
nieces and nephews.
Calling will be 11am to 1pm
Friday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral
Home of Germantown. Interment
will follow in the Linlithgo
Rural Cemetery of Linlithgo.
Barry C. Coons
71 of Germantown died Tuesday September 28, 2010 at Columbia
Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Born March 3,
1939 in Hudson he was the son of the late: L. Curtiss and Edythe
(Clements) Coons.
Before his
retirement he had been employed at Columbia Auto Parts of Hudson
and at Melley’s Auto Parts of Red Hook.
Surviving are
his sister and brother-in-law: Candy and Mark Rothwein of
Columbiaville.
There are no
calling hours.
Funeral
services will be private.
Burial will be
in the Reformed Church Cemetery of Germantown. Donations are
requested to the American Cancer Society
Mary Ann Scrodin of Linlithgo
died Friday at Northern Dutchess Hospital of Rhinebeck after a long illness.
Miss Scrodin was the daughter
of the late Paul Scrodin Sr. and Margaret (Morgan) Scrodin.
Survivors include her siblings:
Sister Margaret Paul of Latham, Paul Scrodin Jr. of Linlithgo, Eva Helen Egan of
Alexandria, VA, Benjamin Scrodin of Linlithgo, Genevieve Van Tine of Lexington,
SC, and Bernadette Orr of Hudson.
Funeral services from the
Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown will be at the convenience of the family
with the Rev. Theodore Gerken officiating.
Kenneth E. Maus 84 of Clermont died Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at his home
Mr. Maus was born February 24, 1926 in Astoria, Long Island, the son of the
late: Anthony and Florence (Meissner) Maus.
Prior to his retirement in 1987, he had been employed as a Supervisor with
the New York State Corrections Department for more than 15 years.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Annie (Zimmerman) Maus, who he
married May 19, 1946 at St. Boniface Church of Elmont, NY, a son, Bruce Maus of
England, two daughters: Toni Ann Groh of Rochester, and Kim Decker of Clermont.
4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his son: Kenneth who died in 1948.
Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family with the Rev.
Theodore Gerken officiating.
Cremation will follow at the Cedar hill Crematory of Newburgh.
Memorial donations to either: The American Heart Association, New Karner
Road, Albany, NY 12205, or the Columbia Greene Humane Society, 125 Humane
Society Road, Hudson, NY 12534
Kathleen I. Zazulak 83 of Germantown passed
away Sunday September 5, 2010 at Albany Medical Center.
Mrs. Zazulak was born March 4, 1927 in Hudson the daughter of the
late: Clyde E. Denegar Sr. and Marion (Diehl) Denegar. She was a graduate of the
Albany Business School and a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Viewmonte.
Mrs. Zazulak was a loving mother who enjoyed cooking,
knitting, crocheting, and other crafts. She liked sports of all kinds, gut
particularly enjoyed baseball. She also enjoyed passing the time watching birds
at the feeder and listening to country music.
Survivors include her son: Michael Zazulak of Germantown,
brother: Clyde E. Denegar Jr. from NC, and sister: Marion C. Chidester of
Hudson. She was predeceased by her husband: Michael E. Zazulak who died January
1, 1974.Calling hours will be 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at
the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown. Services will be held 11am Thursday
at Christ Lutheran Church of Viewmonte with the Rev. Mark Frickey, Pastor,
officiating. Interment will be in the Reformed Church Cemetery of Germantown.
Memorial donations are requested to either: The American Heart
Association 440 New Karner Road Albany, NY 12205, or Leukemia Society of America
85 Watervliet Ave. Albany, New York 12206
Justin
Keith Peters 21 of Hudson died Friday as a result of an auto accident in West
Ghent.
Justin was born April 29, 1989 in Hudson the son of Keith and Paula (Platner)
Peters.
He was a 2007 graduate of the Hudson High school, an avid fan of the New Orleans
Saints and the New York Mets.
He had been employed in the shipping department at General Roll Leaf
Manufacturing Company in Ghent. Surviving are his parents: Paula and Keith
Peters of Hudson, his sister Mackenzie Lauren Peters of Hudson, Paternal
grandparents Fred and Marge Peters of Greenport, several Aunts, Uncles and
Cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents: Merle and Alice (Archambault)
Platner
Funeral services will be held 9:30am Wednesday from the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home
of Germantown and 10am at the Church of the Resurrection of Germantown where the
Rev. Theodore Gerken will celebrate a Mass of the Christian Burial. Interment
will follow in the Nativity Church Cemetery of Linlithgo. Calling hours are 5 to
8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are requested in Justin’s name to the: Epilepsy Foundation
Northeastern NY 3 Washington Sq. Albany, NY 12205-5523
Carol Ann Sestir 62 of Livingston died Saturday August 14th, 2010 at
the Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT.
Mrs.
Sestir was born August 5, 1948 in Hudson the daughter of Ruth Thompson Wright of
Livingston and the late Stanley Wright.
She
had been employed for over 25 years with JC Penny in New York, PA, Mass and
Florida.
Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband James Sestir of
Livingston, Two sons: Brett Hebert and Thomas Herbert both of Arizona, a
daughter Michelle Weitzel of Laurens,NY, two brothers: Kenneth Wright of
Livingston and Daniel Wright of Vermont, three sisters: Marilyn Hall of
Livingston and Janet Bailey of Texas, grandchildren: Cortney Brienza, Natasha
Belorit, Eva Marie Weitzel and Brianna Herbert, great grandchildren Tyler
Brienza, Isabella Brienza and several nieces and nephews.
A
Celebration of her life will be held 1 pm Wednesday at the Livingston memorial
Church of Linlithgo.
Memorial donations are requested to:
New York Organ Donor Network
460 West 34th Street, 15th Floor New York, NY 10001, or American Liver
Foundation 75 Maiden Lane Suite 603 New York, NY 10038
Aurora
M. (D’Italia) Massaro “Nonna”, 85 of Linlithgo passed away Thursday, July 22,
2010 at Kaaterskill Care Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family.
Aurora was born on January 30, 1925 in Corona, New York.
Aurora worked for Iron Mountain, The US
Trust Company, and Smith’s Tire Service. She enjoyed cooking and attending
plays at Mac-Hayden Theatre in Chatham, New York. She was an amazing
Italian cook and loved making big meals for her family.
She is survived by her son Philip J.
Massaro, of Linlithgo; a daughter and son-in-law Nina and Bill Lighthart, of
Linlithgo; her grandchildren Aurora Lighthart (Athens, NY) Nola Lighthart (Twin
Falls, Idaho) Camille, Nels and Hayley Lighthart (Linlithgo), Philip Massaro
(Coxsackie), James Massaro (Kyle, Texas) and Jerid Massaro (Knoxville, TN); her
great-grandchildren Angelina Massaro (Coxsackie), Viviana and Samuel Massaro
(Kyle, Texas) and Nixon King (Athens, NY), and many nieces, nephews and longtime
friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Philip
Massaro, her granddaughter Rosine M. Lighthart, her parents, a niece, nephew,
several close friends and all five of her siblings.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday July 27,
2010 from 2-4pm and 6-8 pm at Yadack Fox Funeral Home, 209 Main Street,
Germantown. Funeral services will be held at 9:30am Wednesday July 28,
2010 at the funeral home and 10am at The Holy Trinity Parrish, The Church of the
Resurrection where a Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment
will follow in the Linlithgo Rural Cemetery.
Clarence A. Oakes, Jr. of Germantown entered into eternal rest in the early
hours of
July 19, 2010 after a
long illness. Clarence now rest peacefully along with his father
Clarence Oakes Sr.,
sister Grace Oakes and son Mark Oakes. In doing so he leaves
behind his
loving mother Grace Oakes, beloved wife, Alice Oakes, two wonderful
children: son, Paul
Oakes and daughter Connie Oakes, as well as two grandchildren:
Nathaniel Clark and
Jason Brown, Jr.. With humble wishes, the family asks for your prayers to Saint
Jude for all persons who continue to combat cancer of all types
Frances
Elaine Lawrence Fadum
Age 81 of Brownsburg, Indiana,
passed away July 1, 2010. Elaine
was born in Germantown and was the daughter of Lyle and Florence Lawrence.
Mrs. Fadum attended Wells College in Aurora, New York and graduated from Duke
University.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph Fadum, who was Dean of Engineering
at NC State. She is survived by
her daughters Cindy (Jeff) Haverly, Linda Easton, and her granddaughter Kristen
Easton.
A memorial service will be held August 7 at the Reformed Church of Germantown,
20 Church Avenue (PO Box 115), Germantown, NY at 11 AM.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Advocate Hospice, 2605 E. Main Street,
Danville, IN 46122.
Everett J. Wachtel 79 of Kinderhook died Wednesday at the Stratton Veterans'
Hospital in Albany.
Born May 23, 1931 in Brooklyn he was the son of the
late: Jacob and Bertha (Voigt) Wachtel.
Prior to moving to Kinderhook in
2003 he and his wife Donna owned and operated the Clermont Inn and Liquor Store
in Clermont for 42 years.
He was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War. A
member of Christ Lutheran Church of Viewmonte and attended St. Luke's Lutheran
Church of Valatie. He was a member of the Southern Columbia VFW Post and the
Jennings Willet American Legion Post both of Germantown, the Korean War Veterans
of Hudson, and the Fire Police of the Kinderhook Fire Company.
Everett was
a loving husband, father and grandfather who had worked as a licensed marine
Engineer with the Gulf Oil Company on their ocean going oil tankers prior to
moving to Clermont.
Survivors include his wife Donna (Lasher) Wachtel who
he married September 9, 1961 in Viewmonte, a son: Kurt Wachtel of Windsor, Mass,
his daughter and son-in-law: Julie and Charles Race of Valatie, grand children
Ethan, Aldan, and Jacob Race.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8 Sunday at the
Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown. Members of the Kinderhook Fire Company
will conduct services 6:30 pm Sunday at the funeral home followed by the VFW and
American Legion at 7 pm.
Services will be 11am Monday at Christ Lutheran
Church of Viewmonte. The Rev. Mark Frickey officiating.
Interment with full
military honors will be in the Viewmonte Rural Cemetery.
Memorial donations
are requested to: The Veterans Memorial Garden Eagle Project % Eagle Project 312
Maple Lane Valatie, NY 12184, the Columbia Greene Hospice 47 Liberty Street
Catskill, NY 12414, or the Kinderhook Fire Company Box 191 Kinderhook, NY 12106
Elsie Mae Fanton
entered eternal rest on May 30, 2010. Elsie was born April 27, 1918 in the
town of Union Vale. She was the daughter of John and Minnie Hunt.
She is predeceased by her first husband Milton Scriber of Poughkeepsie and her
second husband Earl Fanton of Florida. She is survived by her daughter
Joyce Rassman and husband Gerry of Amenia, and her son Raymond Scriber and wife
Sarah of Florida. Elsie had 7 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 20
great great grandchildren. Elsie loved animals and loved to sing. She was
a devout Seventh Day Adventist, a member from the age of 18. She loved the
Lord and looked forward to heaven to see her loved ones again. She never
spoke a mean or bad word about anyone in her entire life. For all her
family she was a model of loving, Christian mother and grandmother. Elsie
will be missed by her family and all who knew her. Rest in Peace, you’ve
earned your wings. Funeral arrangements are by Yadack-Fox Funeral Home in
Germantown. Grave side services will be held 11am Thursday June 3rd
at the Freedom Plains Presbyterian Church in LaGrangeville.
The family wishes
to thanks the Baptist Home and staff for their loving kindness shown to Mrs.
Fanton.
Evelyn Marie Dixon 60 of Stottville died Monday May 30, 2010 at the South Shore
Hospital of Weymouth, Mass after a long illness.
Born February 22, 1950 in Hudson she was the daughter of the late: George W. and
Rose J. (Ignasher) Ingham.
She was a loving mother and sister who enjoy baking, knitting and needle point.
Surviving are two sons: Anthony Dixon of Stottville and Gerald Dixon Jr. of
South Carolina, one daughter: Dawn Dixon of Stottville, brothers: Donald Ingham
of Livingston, George Ingham of Kinderhook and Clifford Ingham of Valatie,
sisters: Kathleen Ingham of Livingston, Gail Thomas of Kinderhook and Barbara
Ann Page of Valatie and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Gerald Dixon Sr. who died in 2005.
Services and burial
will be in the Mellenville Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Ervin J. Lednar a
long time Yonkers and most recently Livingston resident died on Saturday May 15,
2010 at the Livingston Hills Nursing Center. He was 87 years old.
Erv was co-owner
of Macnar Super Service in the Bronx, working there for 43 years until his
retirement in 1989. Erv was an excellent auto mechanic and greeted all his
customers with his trusting smile and always got the job done.
He was born in
Czechoslovakia on February 22, 1923 to Louis and Theresa Lednar. Erv came
to the Untied States in 1928 when he was 5 years old. Ervin proudly served
his county in the US Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater.
On October 18,
1947 he married Mary Maciejski at St. Clemens Mary Church on West 40th
Street in New York City. He was an avid roller and ice skater as a younger
man, later enjoyed bowling in a league with his friends and his wife and was a
very faithful New York Giants Football fan.
Survivors include
his daughters: Frances T. Peters and her husband Jack, Barbara A. Valente and
her husband Tom, his grandchildren Mark Yackanich and his wife Nataly, and
Sabrina, Cherish and Evan Valente and his great granddaughter Hanna Yackanich.
There will be
viewing 10am Wednesday May 19th at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown. A Mass of the Christian Burial will follow at 11am at the Church of
the Resurrection of Germantown.
Burial will be in
the Livingston Rural Cemetery
In lieu of
flowers a donations are requested to the American Heart Association Dutchess/Ulster/Putnam
Region 301 Manchester Road,
Suite 105
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Thomas F. P. Langridge 64, of Tivoli died Monday May 17,
2010 at Vassar Brothers Hospital of Poughkeepsie.
Born June 23, 1945 in New York City he was the son of the
late: William and Felicie (Hall) Langridge.
He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the US Navy for
four years and before his retirement he had been a computer analyst with IBM of
Kingston.
He was a member of the Monumental Lodge F&AM of Tivoli, the
Red Hook VFW Post and enjoyed working with his
computer.
Survivors include his wife: Connie Clifton Langridge, 3
sons: Mark (Jen) Langridge of Kingston, Mathew (Mary) Langridge of New Jersey,
James (Katrina) Boor of Germantown, one daughter: Michelle Boor of Catskill. two
brothers: William Langridge of Calf and Denton Langridge of TX, one sister:
Felicie Soliman of TX and two grandchildren: Zoe Langridge and Caitlyn Abrial,
and several nieces and nephews.
Calling will be Wednesday 6 to 8 PM
Services will be 12 noon Thursday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral
home of Germantown. The Rev.Theodore Gerken will officiate.
Memorial donations are requested to the Multiple Myeloma
Research Foundation 383 Main Ave. Norwalk, CT 06851
Beatrice Dow 104
of Livingston died Sunday at the Pine Haven Home of Philmont where she had
resided since 2006.
Born February 13,
1906 in Livingston she was the daughter of the late: Anson and Helen MacDonald
Sheffer.
Prior to her
retirement many years ago she worked as a secretary for the DuPont Chemical
Company in New York City. She was an avid non-fiction reader, a member of
the Bront� Society of England.
She enjoyed world travel and loved animals.
Survivors include: two Nieces: Deloris Sweet and Patricia Hotaling and a nephew:
Alvin Sheffer all of Linlithgo. two cousins: Helen Henderson of Linlithgo
and Edith Kelch of Poughkeepsie, two great nephews: Kenneth Hotaling and Thomas
Sheffer, one great niece: Cheryl Keram and her cat, Maggie.
She was predeceased by two husbands: Robert Baker and Melvin Dow, a sister;
Harriet Main and brother Samuel sheffer.
There are no calling hours.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family at the
Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Memorial donations are requested to the Columbia Greene Humane Society 125
Humane Society Road Hudson, NY 12534
Clayton
A. Mink 89 of Anthony Ave. Hudson formerly of Linlithgo died May 12, 2010 at
Albany Medical Center.
Born October 8, 1920 in Hudson he was the son of the late
Charles and Lottie (DeWitt) Mink.
Mr. Mink was a highly decorated Staff Sergeant with
the US Army Air Corps 7th Squadron 34th Bomb Group and was
a POW during WWII.
He retired in 1983 after 25 years as a garage foreman with
the Columbia County Highway Department.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church of
Germantown, Past President of the Church’s Administrative Board, Past Church
Trustee, Past President of the Methodist Men’s Club, Past Chairman of the
Pastor’s Relations Committee, Past recording secretary of the church, Past
President of the Columbia Co. Civil Service Association, Past Commander of the
Jennings-Willet American Legion, Life and Charter Member of the Southern
Columbia Memorial VFW Post of Germantown, Past Commander of the Rip Van Winkle
Counties Council VFW, Past Chief of Staff District #3 VFW, Past National
Aide-de-Camp VFW, Member of the American X POW, Member of the N.E. Chapter New
York XPOW, Life Member of the D.A.V., Life member of the Glencadia Rod and Gun
Club of Stuyvesant, member of the Roe Jan Creek Boat Club, Past Nobel Grand of
the former Halycon Lodge IOOF of Germantown, Past District Deputy Grand Master
IOOF Columbia District.
Surviving are two daughters: Pamela Schmitt of
Connecticut, and Sharon Smith of Stuyvesant and two granddaughters,Cara Ryan of
Waterford, NY and Alicia Smith of Rhode Island.
He was predeceased by his wife: Helen who died May 12, 2008
and a brother Floyd
Calling hours are 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Yadack-Fox
Funeral Home of Germantown
Funeral services will be held 2PM Saturday at the Funeral
Home
Interment with full military honors will be in the Valley
View Cemetery of Germantown.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations are requested to the
Southern Columbia Memorial VFW Post of Germantown or the Jennings Willet
American Legion Post of Germantown.
Christine
Bower 60 of Hudson died May 11, 2010 at Columbia Memorial Hospital.
She was born October 17, 1949 in New York City the daughter
of the late: Clifford and Delores (Roca) Coons.
Mrs. Bower had been a patient at Whittier Skilled Nursing
of Ghent for the past six years.
She had attended the COARC workshop in Mellenville until
illness forced her to retire. She had also worked in area nursing homes as
a nurses aide many years ago.
Survivors include her sister: Claudia Acer of Livingston, a
nephew Paul Acer of Ellenville and her former husband David Bower of Hudson.
Calling will be 9 to 10am Saturday at the Yadack-Fox
Funeral Home of Germantown. Services will be 10am with the Rev. Theodore
Gerken officiating.
Interment will be in the Chatham Rural Cemetery.
Ronald
G. Smith Sr. 59 of Greenport died Thursday May 6, 2010 at his home after a long
illness.
Born June 11, 1950 in Edwards,NY he was the son of the
late: James and Marion (Moore) Smith.
He had been employed as a products Technician with Aarons
Rentals of Hudson.
Mr. Smith was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who
enjoyed deer hunting and Motor Cycles.
Survivors include his wife Donna (Parslow) Smith, one son
Ronald (Hope) Smith Jr. of Mt. Marino, and daughter: Bonnie Smith of Greenport,
three brothers: Raymond (Marjorie) Smith, Robert (Ann) Smith, and Lellen (Amy)
Smith, one sister Sue Ellen (Martin) Simmons, 5 grandchildren and several Nieces
and Nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter: Melinda Smith, brother:
Kenneth Smith and sister: Virginia Weir.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 pm Sunday at the Yadack-Fox
Funeral Home of Germantown.
Services will be held 11am Monday at the funeral home with
the Rev. Bernice West officiating.
Interment will follow in the Cedar Park Cemetery of Hudson.
Beatrice
Thoman 99 of Virginia formerly of Germantown and Hyde Park died Thursday April
29, 2010 at the Ashland Nursing and Rehab Center in Ashland, VA.
Born November 3, 1910 in Riverdale, NJ the daughter of the
late: Arthur and Anna (Herring) Blauvelt.
She had been a homemaker, a member of the Clermont Bible
Church, a Charter Member of the Germantown Fire Company Auxiliary, and the
Southern Tier Senior Citizens.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law: Beatrice and
Walter VanBenschoten of Ashland, VA, grandchildren, Laura Beth Gilchrest, Scott
VanBenschoten,and Suzanne Lauer all of
VA, 7 great grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband: Herman Thoman who died
January 29, 2000, her sister Helen Huffnagle and two brothers Arthur Blauvelt
and Nesbit Blauvelt
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 pm Friday May 7th
at theYadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Funeral services will be held 10am Saturday May 8th
at the funeral home. The Rev. Michael Gerhardt of the New Beginings
Church of Poughkeepsie will officiate.
Interment will be in the Reformed Church Cemetery of
Germantown.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations are requested to the
American Macular Degeneration Foundation PO Box 515 Northampton, MA 01061-0515
Pauline
VanTassel 76 of Germantown died Sunday April 25th 2010 at Northern
Dutchess Hospital of Rhinebeck after a long illness.
Born May 25, 1933 in Hudson she was the daughter of the
late William and Vivian (Nonamaker) Bollinger.
She had been employed as a bookkeeper with the Farmers’s
National Bank of Hudson for many years.
Survivors include her husband: Alan VanTassel who she
married September 8, 1951, one son Roger Alan VanTassel of Vermont, two
daughters: Katrina Arlene VanTassel of Ballston Spa, Klaudia Louise Frizzell of
Staatsburgh, one sister Arlene Rowen of Germantown, and two grandchildren.
A Cellebration of her life will be held 2pm Saturday May 22nd
at her home.
Burial will be in the Valley View Cemetery of
Germantown.
Richard
(Yubby) Gaschel 56 of Elizaville, died Saturday at Albany Medical Center.
Born February 13, 1954 in Hudson he was the son of the
late: John and Nellie Grater Gaschel.
He had worked as a mason with the Bricklayers Union #2 of
Albany. He was a attended of the Holy Trinity Parish Church of the
Resurrection of Germantown, and the Germantown Sportsmen’s Club of Germantown,
was an avid NASCAR fan, who enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Surviving are two sons: Nicholas Gaschel of Utah and Lukas
Gaschel of Catskill, four daughters: Kelly Osazuwa of Utah, Tiffany Gaschel and
Mallory Gaschel both of Red Hook, Leigha Gaschel of Catskill, three brothers:
Michael Gaschel of Germantown, John Gaschel of Elizaville, Joseph Gaschel of
Claverack, two sisters: Phyllis Gaschel of Tivoli and Nancy Gardner of Mass. and
one grandson: Ashton Osazuwa of Utah.
He was predeceased by his sister: Claire Griffin.
Calling hours are 5 to 7 pm Monday at the Yadack-Fox
Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 10am Tuesday at the Holy
Trinity Parish Church of the Resurrection of Germantown where a Mass of the
Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Winston Bath, Pastor.
Burial will be in the Nativity Cemetery of Linlithgo.
Irving
A. Boor 78 of Clermont died Wednesday April 14, 2010 at the Livingston Hills
Nursing Home after a long illness.
Mr. Boor was born February 11, 1932 in Red Hook the son of the late: Paul and
Anna (Janeka) Boor.
Prior to his retirement he had worked as a self employed carpenter and as a
transportation specialist with Taconic Farms of Germantown.
He was a life member of the Germantown Fire Company having joined in 1962, and
was president in 1978 of the Columbia County Firefighters Association.
Survivors include 3 daughters: Maureen Daley of Livingston, Karen Bozman of
Greendale and Nancy Terry of Germantown, one sister Ann Barringer of Livingston
and Suzanna Zapp of Hudson.
He was predeceased by his wife Dominica Boor who died in 1996, his brother John
Boor and step son Thomas Fallon.
Memorial funeral services will be held 11am Saturday the 24th of
April at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown with the Rev. Theodore Gerken
officiating.
Interment will be in the Viewmont Rural Cemetery
Stanley
D. Smith of Germantown died Saturday April 17th at Columbia Memorial
Hospital in Hudson.
Mr. Smith was born May 16, 1918 in Wappinger Falls the son
of the late: Duncan and Eva (Daniels) Smith.
He served with the US Army Air Corps 856th Bomb
Squadron in Europe, Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland and Southern France
during WWII.
He had graduated from Columbia Green Community College with
an Associate Degree. Prior to his retirement he had been an electronic
technician and had worked as a bearing inspector with Schatz Federal Bearing in
Poughkeepsie.
Survivors include his 3 sons: Brent Smith and David Smith
both of Germantown, Edward Smith of Clermont, two daughters: Dawn Bishop of
Livingston and Candace Cary of Germantown.
He was predeceased by his wife Eleanor who died July 12,
1983, daughter: Darleen Smith and son: Butch Smith and a sister: Laura
Pardington.
Calling will be 12 to 1 pm Wednesday at the Yadack-Fox
Funeral Home of Germantown.
Services will be 1:30pmWednesday at the Rhinebeck Cemetery.
Kathryn
F. Moore 89 of Germantown died Monday April 12, 2010 at Livingston Hills Nursing
Home of Livingston.
She was born November 11, 1920 in Germantown the daughter of the late Frank and
Caroline (Schneider) Wegfarth.
Kathryn was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed playing cards, and was a
50 + year member of the Reformed Church of Germantown, a Charter member of the
Germantown Fire Company Auxiliary, and the Jennings Willet American Legion
Auxiliary.
Prior to her retirement she had worked for many years at the former VanVliet
Pharmacy in Germantown and drove bus for the Germantown Central School.
Survivors include 4 daughters: Carol (Robert) Fleming of Livingston, Maureen
(Donald) Snyder of Florida, Barbara (Peter) Lasher of Germantown, and Pamela
(Bruce) Kline of Claverack, two sons: Raymond (Nancy) Moore Jr. and Ronald Moore
both of Germantown. 18 grandchildren 14great grandchildren, two
great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her Husband Raymond R. Moore Sr. who died August 23,
1980, and two sisters: Barbara Ulmer and Dorothy Sherman.
Calling hours are 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home of Germantown
with the Rev. David Tipple Pastor of the Reformed Church of Germantown
officiating.
Interment will follow in the Reformed Church Cemetery of Germantown.
John
A. Stepin 82 of Livingston died Tuesday April 6, 2010 at the
Pine Haven Home of Philmont after a long illness.
Mr. Stepin was born January 25, 1928 in Hudson the son of the late: Anthony and
Anna (Intendance) Stepin.
He had owned and operated the family dairy farm in Livingston, was a member of
the Hudson Old Time Power Association and was an expert on local history.
Surviving are his close friends: William Majercski of Livingston, Roxanne and
Charles Lippert and Robert Lennihan all of Greenport and Peter Kilmer of
Clermont.
He was predeceased by his parents, brother Walter Stepin, and sister: Mary
Stepin Shook.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Services will be 11am Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Theodore Gerken
officiating.
Interment will be in the Clermont Cemetery.
Francesco
Queirolo 80 of Clermont died Sunday April 4, 2010 at Northern Dutchess Hospital
after a long illness.
Mr. Queirolo was born February 20, 1930 in Portofino, Italy the son of the late:
Eugenio and Carlotta (Giuffra) Queirolo.
Formerly of Long Island he had lived in Clermont since 1990. Prior to his
retirement he had been employed in construction and later as a baker with the
Continental Baking Company of Jamaica, NY. He enjoyed his gardening and
the out of doors.
He was a member of the Holy Trinity Parish Church of the Resurrection of
Germantown.
Surviving are his wife Elizabeth (Cuneo) Queirolo who he married January 25,
1954, 3 sons: Robert (Paula) of Clermont, Albert (Donna) and Marco (Carol) all
of Long Island. Two brothers Luigi Queirolo and Peter Queirolo both of
Italy, 8 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Funeral services will be 9:30am Wednesday from the funeral home at 10am at the
Church of the Resurrection of Germantown where the Rev. Winston Bath will
celebrate a Mass of the Christian Burial.
Interment will follow in the Nativity Church Cemetery of Linlithgo.
Diane
Jenny Fox, 59 of Germantown died Monday March 15, 2010 at Vassar Brothers
Hospital in Poughkeepsie after a long battle with cancer.
Diane was born May 9, 1950 in Hudson. She was the daughter of Marguerite
(Hoffman) Riter of Germantown and the late Michael Stephen Riter.
Diane graduated from the Germantown Central School in 1968 she was a graduate of
Dutchess Community College with a Associates Degree in Applied Science, St.
Francis College in Brooklyn where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science, She
graduated from the Roswell Park Memorial Institute with a degree in Enterostomal
Therapy, Sage Colleges in Troy where she received a Masters Degree in Science
and as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and until illness forced her to put aside her
education she matriculated into the Doctorate of Nursing Science Program of Sage
Colleges in Troy.
A Loving mother and grandmother Diane was a member of the Reformed Church of
Germantown where she had taught Sunday school there. Diane was a member of the
Germantown Garden Club and received many awards for her floral arranging and a
former member of the Germantown Fire Company Auxiliary.
She worked for 32 years at Benedictine Hospital in Kingston as the Director
(Clinical Nurse Specialist) of G.I./Endoscopy Unit which she founded. She taught
on the Adjunct Faculty at Dutchess Community College in their Nursing Program,
she was the Nurse Manager at the Bruggeman Center of Ellis Hospital in
Schenectady and prior to her illness she was a Private Consultant for Outcome
Based Quality Improvement with the Columbia County Department of Health.
She was certified in Wound Ostomy and Continent Practice, Board Certified
Gastrointestinal Clinician and Register Nurse. She lectured from Coast to Coast
in the United States and in Russia on Gastroenterology practices.
She was a facilitator of the American Cancer Society’s Fresh Start cessation
program, she was a Spokesperson for Breast Cancer Awareness of Ulster Co and a
Member of Ulster County Tobacco Free Action Coalition, a Community Educator,
member of the Board of Advisors Ulster County American Cancer Society, Advisor
to the NY State Department of Health Colorectal Education Workshop, United Way
Executive. She had been listed in Who’s Who in American Nursing, received
the Nurse of Hope for Ulster County in 1991-93, NY State Legislature’s 1994
Nurse of Distinction Award, a was a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International
Society of Nursing.
She and her husband George owned and operated the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Survivors in addition to her mother are her husband George Fox who she married
in Rhinebeck December 6, 1985, one son and daughter-in-law; John and Maryann Fox
of Hyde Park, 3 brothers: Michael Riter of Hudson, Byron (Kathy) Riter of
Elizaville, Stephen Riter of Germantown, 2 sisters: Julie (John) Meacher and
Susan (Michael) Riter-Bufi all of Germantown, Grandchildren: Amber Fox, Courtney
Fox and Michael Fox all of Hyde Park, her brother and sister-in-law: Raymond and
Nancy Moore of Germantown, one aunt, Jeannine Mitchell of Chicago, her special
friend Fr. Theodore Gerken of Germantown and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm Friday March 19th at the
Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Services will be 11am Saturday at the Reformed Church of Germantown. The
Rev. David Tipple and the Rev. Mark Frickey will co-officiate.
Memorial donations are requested in Diane’s memory to:
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) 383 Main Avenue 5th Floor Norwalk,
CT 06851
Alice L. Blish 73 of Stockport died Friday at Columbia Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Blish was born November 22, 1936 in Lewis, NY the daughter of the late: T.
Aubrey and Clara (Edmonds) Gough.
Alice a loving mother and grandmother enjoyed bingo, gardening, singing, fishing
and country music.
Surviving are three sons: Douglas (Elizabeth) Blish of Averill Park,
Leonard (Pamela) Blish of Chatham Center, Laurence (Sue) Blish of North
Chatham, 4 daughters: Lisa (Robert) Gile of Chatham Center, Laura (George) Gile
of Elizaville, Sharon (Lawrence) of Underhill, VT, Loretta (William) Blish of
Chatham, two brothers: David Gough of Hudson and Harold Gough of Hillsdale, two
sisters: Sylvia Ramm of Hudson and Margaret Morehouse of North Chatham, 16
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Blish Sr., a brother James Gough
Sr., Sister Thelma Gough and her long time companion Norman Clark.
The family will receive family and friends at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown Wednesday from 5 to 7 pm.
Memorial donations are requested to either the Columbia Greene Humane Society
125 Humane Society Rd Hudson, NY 12534 or
American Lung Association in New York
155 Washington Ave. Suite 210, Albany, NY, 12210
William
G. Simmons, 58 of Germantown died Wednesday February 17, 2010 at Vassar
Brother’s Medical Center in Poughkeepsie after a long illness.
Mr. Simmons was born May 26, 1951 in Saugerties the son of the late Arthur and
Lila (Bell) Simmons.
Most of his career he worked as a bartender at Villa Camisa. He enjoyed
every aspect of life to its fullest.
Surviving are his partner in life, Claire Camisa of Germantown, step daughters:
Antonia Remsen of Port Ewen, Maria Miller of Saugerties, 3 brothers: Andrew
Simmons and Thomas Simmons both of Saugerties and Gene Camisa of
Germantown, 3 beloved grandchildren, Kole, Cross, Alex and a niece Jessica.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 Saturday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral home of
Germantown.
Prayer services will be 7:30pm Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev.
Theodore Gerken officiating.
For those who wish instead of flowers please make a donation in his memory
for the Oncology
Department at Benedictine Hospital % Bank of America Trust Account #
483031960972.
Kathleen
(Kathy) Potts, 50 of Clermont died Monday February 15, 2010 surrounded by her
loving family at her home after a long illness.
Mrs. Potts was born October 29, 1959 in Stamford, CT the daughter of Peter G.
and Jeannett M. Jennings of Clermont.
Kathy, who enjoyed the out doors, was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of
Viewmont and the Clermont Fire Company Auxiliary. Prior to her illness she
had been employed at Taconic Farms in Germantown for many years.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband Bruce Potts of
Clermont, her brothers: Peter G. Jennings Jr. of Clermont, Scott C. Jennings of
Linlithgo, sisters: Linda DeLaurentis of Clermont, Debbie Krein of Mellenville,
Krista Scibelli of Red Hook, Aunt and Uncle: Mike and Mary Smeriglio of Morris,
CT and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8 pm Wednesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at Christ Lutheran Church of Viewmont.
The Rev. Mark Frickey, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in the Viewmont Rural Cemetery of Clermont.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations are requested to either the American
Cancer Society 260 Osborne Road Loudenville, NY 12211 or St.Judes Children’s
Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105
Richard Keith Douglas left his earthly family on Friday February 12, 2010.
Richard was the son of Ralph and Jeanne Douglas of Red Hook he was born February
10, 1958, attended school in Red Hook graduating High School in 1976. Following
high school he attended SUNY at Oneonta and Bard College before starting full
time employment. He spent several years working in the restaurant industry
in NYC and the Hudson valley.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Jessica, who is a student at SUNY Cortland
and his ex-wife Barbara Fontaine Douglas of Coxsackie, NY. Richard was
predeceased by his mother Jeanne. Other family survivors are his father
Ralph of Red Hook, his sister Leslie and brother-in-law Brian Lastra of New
Milford, CT, his brother John of Red Hook, his brother Matthew and sister-in-law
Marcia of Bernardsville, NJ and nieces and nephews, Douglas, Audrey, Rebecca
Lastra of New Milford, Ct and Matthew, Lauren, Connor and Timothy Douglas of
Bernardsville, NJ.
There are no calling hours, services and interment will be private.
The family suggest memorial contributions to the Leonard Scholarship Fund or the
Cemetery Fund both managed by St. John’s Reformed Church 126 Old Post road Red
Hook, New York 12571 (845-758-1184)
Edward
Allers, 66, a life long resident of Germantown died unexpectedly Wednesday
February 10th at his home.
Born December 3, 1943 in Hudson he was the son of the late: Adolph and Bertha
(Bergerhoff) Allers.
Mr. Allers a loving farther and grandfather was a well known self employed
carpenter and builder in Germantown. He was a race car fan and antique car
buff and he had served in the National Guard in the 1960’s.
Survivors include his daughter Amanda Allers and her partner (Shannon Redmond)
of Catskill, two sons: Aaron Allers and Nathan and his wife Harmony all of
Hudson, one brother: Adolph Allers and sister Margaret Daniels both of
Germantown. Ed was Opa to his granddaughter Isabel. In addition are nephews and
nieces.
A celebration of Ed’s life will be held 4 to 6 pm Saturday at the Yadack-Fox
Funeral Home of Germantown.
Private cremation will be at the Cedar Hill Crematory of Newburgh.
Violet
Joan Alcan 87 of Tivoli died Monday Feb 1, 2010 at the Richard L. Rosenthal
Hospice of Stamford, CT
Born: February 25, 1922 in New York City she was the daughter of the late: David
and Olga (Kiss) Varga.
Mrs. Alcan was a loving mother and grandmother who was an avid yard sale and
flea market enthusiast. She enjoyed dancing and attending the German
Clubs, and was a long time volunteer at the Baptist Home of Rhinebeck. Mrs.
Alcan, her late husband and her sons constructed their own home in Tivoli many
years ago.
Survivors include her two sons: Eric Alcan of Stamford, CT, Dr. Carl Alcan of
Trumbull, Ct, 6 grandchildren, and her adopted daughter: Virginia LaBarbera of
Tivoli.
She was predeceased by her husband: James who died in 2001 and brother: Daniel
Varga who died in 2008.
Services and interment in the Red Church Cemetery will be at the convenience of
the family.
Memorial donations are requested to The Richard L. Rosenthal Hospice Residence
929 East Main St. Stamford, CT 06902
Carmine DelPozzo 103 of Germantown died Thursday January 21st, 2010
at the Livingston Hills Nursing Home of Livingston.
Born December 11, 1906 in New York City he was the son of the late: Ralph and
Rose (Sabino) DelPozzo.
Mr. DelPozzo was a self-employed mason contractor and owner of the Hudson Valley
Plasterers of Germantown, worked as a security guard at Iron Mountain in
Livingsotn,and he assisted his son in the operation of Ralph’s Sport Center of
Germantown.
He was a member of the Holy Trinity Parish Church of the Resurrection of
Germantown and a Life member of the Elks Club of Hudson. A loving father
and grandfather he enjoyed gardening and reading.
Surviving are his 2 sons and daughters in law: Ralph and Nancy DelPozzo and
Victor and Dorothy DelPozzo all of Germantown. 2 daughters and sons in law: Rose
Marie and Paul Meacher and Vera and Thomas Colwell all of Germantown. 14
grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 4 great great children.
He was predeceased by his wife: Caroline “Lena” DelPozzo who died February 25,
2003 and one grand daughter Renee DelPozzo who died November 24,1990.
Calling hours will be 2 to 6 Sunday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Funeral Services will be held 9:30am Monday from the Funeral Home and 10am at
the Church of the Resurrection of Germantown where a Mass of the Christian
Burial will be celebrated.
Interment will follow in the Reformed Church Cemetery of Germantown
Memorial donations are requested to the Germantown Library 31 Palatine Park Rd.
Germantown, NY 12526 or the Germantown Parks Commission 50 Palatine Park Rd
Germantown, NY 12526
Billie
Jo Clark 41 of Jacksonville, Texas formerly of Germantown died January 16th
in Texas.
Billie Jo was born November 26, 1968 in Rhinebeck the daughter of Esther Tyler
of Rhinebeck and the late Irving Funk
Before moving to Texas she had been employed as a school bus driver for Donald
R. Kline of Livingston.
A loving mother she enjoyed reading, her cats, cooking and arts and crafts.
Surviving are her daughter, Amanda Clark of North Carolina, and son: Jonathan
Clark III of Colorado and a brother Kenneth Tyler of Red Hook.
Funeral services will be held 1 pm Saturday at the First Reformed Church of
Hudson with the Rev. James Eastland officiating.
Armand
P. Conte 90 of Livingston passed away on January 15, 2010 at Livingston Hills
Nursing and Rehab Center in Livingston.
Born March 17, 1919 in Hudson he was the son of the late Dominic and Angelina
(Casaregola) Conte.
Mr. Conte had been employed a short time for the Atlas Cement Pant in Hudson and
prior to his retirement in 2000 he worked with his father-in-law and
brothers-in-law on the Klein’s Kill Fruit Farm in Livingston for many years.
Armand served with the US Army’s 188th Parachute Infantry during
WWII. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Purple Heart,
American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct
medal, and the Philippines Liberation Ribbon with star.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Church of Hudson, and the Church of the
Nativity of Linlithgo, a life member and past officer of the Livingston Pumper
Co. #1,a member of the Hudson Elks and Jennings Willet American Legion Post of
Germantown.
Armand was the father of Carol and (Tom) Fucito, Armand and (Phyllis) Conte,
Fred and (Mary) Conte all of Livingston. Brother of: Thomas Conte of Hudson,
grandfather of Theresa Rossi, Tom Fucito, Chris, Randy and Derrick Conte,
Great Grandfather of Angelica, Alexis and Rosie Fucito, Andrew and Scottie
Rossi, Cooper, Collin, Eli, and Ryan Conte.
He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years Jessie (Bartolotta) Conte. His
sisters: Philomena Warfield, Dolores Parlman and Jean Atwell, his brothers:
Fred, Louie, Anthony, Dominic and Francis Conte.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8pm Monday Janruary 18th at the
Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Funeral services will be 10am Tuesday from the Funeral Home and 10:30am at the
Church of the Resurrection Holy Trinity Parish of Germantown where the Rev.
Theodore Gerken will Celebrate a Mass of the Christian Burial.
Interment will follow in the Nativity Church Cemetery of Linlithgo with full
Military Honors provided by the Jennings Willet Amercian Legion Post.
Members of the Hudson Elks Club will conduct services 6:30pm Monday at the
funeral home, the
Livingston Fire Company will conduct services 7 p.m. and members of the Jennings
Willet American Legion Post at 7:30 pm.
Memorial Donations are requested to the Community Hospice of Columbia Greene
47Liberty St. Catskill, NY 12414.
Ruth Cox 95 a resident of the Livingston Hills Nursing Home of Livingston and
formerly of Germantown died Saturday January 2, 2010 at the home after a long
illness.
Born April 25, 1914 in Newton, New Jersey she had been employed as a seamstress
for the McGregor & Doniger Co. of Dover, New Jersey for many years before her
retirement.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law: Elaine Cox of Hudson, grandchildren David
Cox, Kimberly Cox, Amy Cox Winegard, Brian Cox, Heather Cox, Megan Cox and
Stephen Cox and three great grandchildren.
Private funeral services and interment will be held at the convenience of the
family
Paul
J. Kellner 98 of Mountain Range Farm in Germantown died on Sunday December 27th,
2009 at Columbia Memorial Hospital.
Born March 3, 1911 in Nicinci, Yugoslavia, he was the son of the late: Eugene
Janos Kellner and Charlotte Fischer Kellner. He grew up in Budapest,
Hungary. His father died in the First World War. During WWII Mr.
Kellner served as a Captain in the Calvary of the Hungarian Army and saw action
at the Battle of Stalingrad. Immigrating to the US in 1947 with his wife,
Clara, and son George he settled in New York City where he became CEO of Better
Cravats, the company he founded.
In 2004, he received the George Washington Award, given annually to a
distinguished Hungarian American by the Hungarian-American Foundation.
When he retired from business and moved to Germantown and Mountain Range Farm he
continued his remarkable charitable work. He took particular delight in
helping young people. Beginning with the fall of Communism in Eastern
Europe in 1990, he nurtured the dreams of Hungarian College Students by
originating and sustaining a program which as of 2009 has brought 130 “Kellner
Scholars” to study in America. For this service to his country of origin
he was knighted in 2003 by the Hungarian Government with the Knight’s Cross of
the Order of St. Stephen, one of Hungary’s highest civilian honors. On May
7, 2009 Mr. Kellner was honored as the Distinguished Citizen of the year from
the Columbia County Association.
He was predeceased by his mother and father and by his two brothers, Peter Oscar
and Zoltan. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Clara Kellner of
Germantown and by his son: George Kellner and grandchildren Peter and Catherine
Kellner all of New York City.
A memorial service is scheduled for 10 am Saturday January 2nd, 2009
at the Christ Lutheran Church of Viewmont.
Memorial donations are requested in Mr. Kellner’s memory to Columbia Memorial
Hospital.
Arrangements are with the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Condolences may be expressed
at
www.yadackfox.com
ohn William Hubert 90 of Plattsburgh and formerly of Germantown died Sunday
December 20, 2009 at Meadowbrook Health Care Center of Plattsburgh.
Mr. Hubert was born July 13, 1919 in Brooklyn the son of the late William and
Franciska ( Heiman ) Hubert.
He graduated Valedictorian of his class at EdisonTech of Mount Vernon and moved
with his family to Germantown in 1941.
He served as Corporal in the US Army Air corps during WWII. Serving in
the European, African and Middle Eastern areas of operation.
In 1982 Mr. Hubert retired from IBM of Kingston and Poughkeepsie where he had
worked for many years as a Change Analyzer and for a time prior to working for
IBM had worked for the Grand Central Rail Road.
He was a member of the Reformed Church of Germantown, the Church’s Consistory,
and a member of the Jennings Willet American Legion Post of Germantown.
Mr. Hubert enjoyed carpentry and woodworking, having built his own home on
Northern Blvd in Germantown, was a devoted New York Mets fan as well as a
New York Giants fan and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. In 2008 he and
his wife Estelle moved to Pine Harbour, an assisted living facility in
Plattsburgh
Survivors in addition to his wife Estelle (Mickle) Hubert, are his daughter
Elaine Hubert and her husband William Harwood, son Paul Hubert and his wife
Kathi Sheer, a sister Ann Stoner, a great-granddaughter, and 3 step
grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Burial will be private in the Reformed Church Cemetery of Germantown. A
memorial service will be held on a date to be announced. Donations may be
made to the Reformed Church of Germantown 20 Church Ave. Germantown, NY 12526
William J. Thomas 54 of Cottekill died Sunday at his home.
Born December 10, 1955 in New York City he was the son of Mable (Ham) Durant of
Saugerties and the Late Leslie Durant. Mr. Thomas was raised by his
adoptive parents the late: William and Pauline (Ham) Thomas.
He was a Vietnam Era veteran serving as a Sergeant with the US Marine Corps from
1975 to 1984.
Prior to illness forcing his retirement he was a truck driver with Morgan Linen
Company of Saugerties.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife: Sandra Underwood Thomas, two
sons: Michael of Nassau and Stephen of Germantown, 9 brothers: Richard P. Durant
of Florida, Gale Durant of Oneida, Wayne Durant of Stanfordville, Gary Durant of
Florida, Robert Durant of PA, Brian Durant of Tenn., Lynn Durant of Amenia,
Daryl Durant of Tenn. and Roger Durant of TX, 4 sisters: Marlene Sigler of
Saugerties, Patricia Perdy of Tenn., Deborah Gallo of PA, Karen Durant of
Saugerties.
He was predeceased by his brother Frederick Durant who died in 1972.
Calling hours will be 12 noon to 2pm Saturday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown. Funeral Services will be held 2pm at the Funeral Home with the Rev.
David Tipple officiating.
Interment with full military honors will be in the Reformed Church Cemetery of
Germantown.
Donald
P. Lynk 83, of Livingston died Saturday December 12th as a result of
a fire at his home. Born June 5, 1926 in Hudson he was the son of the late:
Elias and Lena (Coons) Lynk. Mr. Lynk served with the US Army Infantry
during WWII and as a reservist during the Korean War. A well known self
employed contractor and builder in Livingston, he was a life long
member of the Linlithgo Reformed Church of Livingston, Past Commander and Life
member of the Southern Columbia Memorial VFW Post 6398 in Germantown, Past
Master of the Hudson Widow’s Son Lodge F&AM of Livingston, The Cyprus Shrine of
Albany, and The Kalicoontie Rod and Gun Club of Elizaville. He was one of
the founders of the former Southern Columbia Ambulance Squad in Livingston and a
member of the New York State Conservation Council.
Surviving are his wife Elizabeth (Bishop) Lynk who he married August 14, 1982,
one daughter: Donna Lynk and her husband James Campion of Livingston, 3 sons and
their wives: Scott and Dee Lynk, Greg and Maureen all of NJ, Gary and Frances of
Florida, Step daughter Mary Jones and her husband Jeff of Nassau and step son
Thomas Meltz and his wife Lillian of Hillsdale. Ten grandchildren, three
great grandchildren, nieces, a nephew and cousins. He was predeceased by
his brother Calvin who died in 2006.
Calling hours will be 4:30 to 7:30 pm Friday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown. Members of the Hudson Widow’s Son Lodge will conduct services
6 pm Friday at the funeral home and members of the VFW Post 6398 at 7 pm.
Services will be 11am Saturday at the Linlithgo Reformed Church of Livingston.
Interment with full military honors presented by the VFW Post 6398 will follow
in the St. John’s Cemetery of Manorton.
Memorial donations are requested to either the Linlithgo Reformed Church of
Livingston PO Box 219 Livingston, NY 12541 or the Livingston Fire Company PO Box
77 Livingston, NY 12541
Agnes Marie Lehner, nee Kiesel,
died of cancer in her 85th year on November
> 19th at Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Lehner
> was born and raised on
Long Island and moved to the Hudson area in
> 1980. She moved to Georgia
two years ago to live with her
> daughter. She is preceeded in death by
her husband, Walter Francis,
> and a daughter, Patricia Combs of
Northport, WA.
>
> Mrs. Lehner is survived by two daughters, Carol A.
Raabe of
> Hillsdale, NY and Barbara J. Berni of Peachtree City, GA; two
sons,
> Walter F. Lehner of Hastings, NE and Richard D. Lehner of
>
Hackettstown, NJ; three sisters, Alice Kiesel, Dorothy Rogoza, and
> Mary
Palermo, all from Long Island, one brother, Charles Kiesel,
> of Oxford,
NY; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
>
> Calling hours
will be at Yadack Fox Funeral Home in Germantown,
> from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
on December 3rd. A funeral mass will be held
> 10:00 AM Friday at the
Church of the Reserection, of Germantown
>> In leiu of flowers, the family
requests that donations be sent to
> Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home, 760
Pollard Blvd. SW, Atlanta, GA,
> 30315.
Derrick
Ide 36 of Hudson died Thursday November 26, 2009 at his home after a long
illness.
Mr. Ide was born September 8, 1973 in Austin, Texas the son of George Ide of
Atlanta, GA and the late Joan (Griffiths) Ide.
He was a 1991 graduate of the Ithaca Senior High School in Ithaca, NY, and
received a BS in forestry from the University of Northern AZ in 2001. He
had been employed as a Project Engineer for Taconic Farms in Germantown.
A member of St. Mary’s RC Church of Hudson he was a loving husband and father
who enjoyed fishing with his daughter Anneliese, he also enjoyed hunting, wood
working, sky diving, cooking and camping.
Surviving in addition to his father are his wife Rachel (Acunis) Ide who he
married July 7, 2001, a daughter: Anneliese at home, one brother Alex Ide
of Idaho, two sisters: Andrea Ide of Georgia, Marifran Ramaglia of Florida and
several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held 6 to 8 pm Friday December 4th
at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Memorial services will be 10:30am Saturday December 5th at St. Mary’s
RC Church of Hudson where the Rev. Winston Bath will celebrate a Mass of the
Christian Burial.
Memorial donations are requested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Community Hospice of Columbia
Greene 47 Liberty St. Catskill, NY 12414.
Paul
J. DeCheck, 82, of Germantown died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Columbia
Memorial Hospital. Mr. DeCheck was born June 12, 1927 in Cold Spring the son of
the late: Jack and Katherine (MeKeel) DeCheck. Paul had served in the US Navy
during WWI I and was a member of the Jennings Willet American Legion Post of
Germantown.
Prior to his retirement he had been employed as a steel fabricator and lay out
man at PMI Inc. of Hudson. He had worked for many years at the Yadack-Fox
Funeral Home of Germantown.
Paul a loving husband, father and grandfather, was a member of the Church of the
Resurrection of Germantown and particularly noted for his devotion to the
janitorial duties and maintenance of the church. He enjoyed, Native
American History, hunting and fishing, woodworking, music and theater and was an
avid NY Mets Fan.
Survivors include his wife Peg (Griffin) DeCheck whom he married January 22,
1949, one son Michael DeCheck of Germantown, 4 daughters: Paula Anderson of
Germantown, Monica Jackson of NH, Maureen DeCheck of East Greenbush and Colleen
Choppy of Latham, one sister Helen Sullivan of Glens Falls, 11 grandchildren and
6 great grandchildren and two nieces. He was predeceased by two brothers:
Orin DeCheck and Robert DeCheck.
Services will be held 9:30 am Tuesday from the funeral home and 10am at the
Church of the Resurrection where the Rev. Winston Bath will celebrate a Mass of
the Christian Burial. Interment will follow in the Reformed Church Cemetery of
Germantown. Memorial donations are requested to: The Holy Trinity Parish Church
of the Resurrection P.O. Box 96 Germantown, NY 12526
Richard
P. Rivenburg 71 of Hudson died Friday November 6, 2009 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital after a long illness.
Born October 1, 1938 in Hudson he was the son of the late: Henry and Margaret
(Rousseau) Rivenburg.
Richard was a member of the US Marie Corps having served from 1956 to 1959 and
before his retirement he had been employed as a truck driver with George
Hildebrant Trucking of Claverack for many years.
Mr. Rivenburg was a loving father, grandfather, and brother who enjoyed hunting
and fishing.
Survivors include: his son Dean Scott Rivenburg of Dacula, GA, three daughters;
Lori Allen of Bethlehem, GA, Rebecca Ann Callaway of Hudson, Michelle Lynn
Rivenburg of Bethlehem, GA, three brothers: Henry Rivenburg, Michael Rivenburg,
Frederick Rivenburg all of Hudson, 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and
several nieces and nephews.
Calling will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home
of Germantown.
Services will be held 8pm Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Frickey
Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church of Viewmont officiating.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family
Claire Ann (Lessard) Jacque of Livingston, NY died October 11, 2009 at her home
surrounded by her loved ones.
Clare was born March 4, 1953 in Northampton, MA the daughter of Barbara (Boyer)
Lessard of Whately, MA and the late: Leo Lessard.
Claire attended the Amherst Regional School District in MA and upon
graduation she moved with her husband to New York to settle on the Jockholm Farm
in Livingston. For many years Claire worked as the secretary for St.
Mark’s Lutheran Church of Hudson, NY.
She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Thomas N. Jacque of
Livingston, NY daughters Julie Gonzalez and her husband Cristian, and Jodie
Jacque all of Livingston, NY, two grandsons: Rory Moon and Daniel Gonzalez also
of Livingston, three sisters: Denise Wagner of Northampton, MA, Eileen Lessard
of Auburn, Ma and Mary Chabot of Whately, MA and one brother Richard Lessard of
Williamsburg, MA. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be 9 to 11am Wednesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown, NY.
Funeral Services will be held 11am Wednesday at the funeral home.
Interment will follow in the Livingston Rural Cemetery of Livingston, NY
Mary
Cooper 89 of Linlithgo died Thursday October 8, 2009 at the Baptist Home of
Rhinebeck where she had resided since 2004.
Born June 19, 1920 in Hudson she was the daughter of the late: John and Eu7nice
(Proper) McDonald.
She was a 1936 graduate of the Germantown Central School and received her LPN
from Columbia Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Cooper had worked for Dr. Hugh Henry
and as an LPN at the Kring Nursing Home of Hudson for many years.
She was a member of the Livingston Memorial Church of Linlithgo, the
Germantown-Clermont Branch of the Columbia Memorial Auxiliary and the Southern
Tier Senior Citizens.
She is survived by nephews: Gerald Stanley and James Stanley both of Linlithgo
and John Stanley of Minn. and her dear friends of Linlithgo and the Baptist
Home.
She was predeceased by her husband Floyd Cooper and sister Elizabeth Stanley.
Memorial services will be held 11am Friday October 16th at the
Baptist Home chapel with the Rev. John Koppenaal officiating.
A second Memorial service will be 11am Saturday at the Livingston Memorial
Church of Linlithgo with John Roberts officiating.
Interment will be in the Albany Rural Cemetery.
Memorial donations are requested to the Livingston Memorial Church Endowment
Fund.
Maureen
(Tish) Cort 57 of Germantown died Saturday October 3, 2009 at her home
after a long battle with breast cancer.
Born December 28, 1951 in Yonkers she was the daughter of Mary (Owens) Capraro
of Wappinger Falls and the late Robert Duffy.
She was a 1969 graduate of Maria Regina High School, and received her
teaching degree and Masters Degree from SUNY at New Pultz.
Prior to illness forcing her retirement Mrs. Cort had worked as a teacher for 26
years at the Germantown Central School having taught 3rd grade,
Remedial Math, and High School History
She was a loving wife, mother and Grammy who enjoyed camping, reading travel,
the Washington Red Skins, teaching and the theater.
Surviving are her husband: Richard (Rick) Cort, son Christopher of California,
daughter Tara Cort of Germantown, two brothers Michael Duffy and Robert Duffy
and a sister Jean Duffy all of California, grandchildren Emilie, Eliza, Lily and
Owen.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8 pm Friday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Services will be held 11am Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark
Frickey Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church officiating.
Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery of Germantown.
Memorial donations are requested to the Germantown Central School’s Drama
Club123 Main Street Germantown, NY 12526
Donald
C. Bard Jr. 63 of Livingston died Friday October 2, 2009 at his home after a
long illness.
Born June 21, 1926 in Tivoli he was the son of the late: Donald C.and Alice
(Simmons) Bard Sr.
Mr. Bard served in the US Army during the Vietnam War
Before his retirement he had worked as a Supervisor of Housing of the Hudson
River Psychatric Hospital in Poughkeepsie.
Surviving are his wife: Ann (Ransom) Bard who he married August 24, 1996 in
Tivoli, his son Sean Bard of Rhinebeck, 4 step sons: Howard Butt of Lousiana,
Brian Dansin of Cambridge, Steven Butt and Gary Mesec both of Clermont.
He was predeceased by his Step son Michael Butt and Sister Pamela Moreno.
A celebration of his life will be held 2 to 4 pm October 10th at the
Red Hook – Rhinebeck Elks Lodge route 9 Red Hook.
Memorial donations are requested to either the Samuel Stratton Veterans Medical
Center of Albany or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are with the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
John
A. Weaver 82 of Linlithgo died Thursday October 1, 2009 at his home after
a long illness.
Born November 28, 1926 in Hudson he was the son of the late: John and Frieda
(Deutsch) Weaver.
Mr. Weaver served in the US Army from 1947 to 1971 a service spanning the end of
WWII, Korean War and the Viet Nam War. He retired with the rank of
Sergeant First Class and had been awarded the Bronze Star, Army Commendation
Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign
Medal, and Good Conduct medal.
Prior to his retirement in 1991 he had worked as Chief Jailer with the Columbia
County Sheriff’s Department of Corrections for more than 20 years.
Surviving are his wife Joan McHugh Weaver who he married February 10, 1962 in
Petersburg, VA, one son David Weaver of Linlithgo, a daughter Margaret Choinsky
and her Fianc� Daniel Farrell, son-in-law: Wendell Choinsky of Germantown, one
sister Margaret Race of Greenport, 4 grandchildren: Joshua and wife Wendy of
Cairo, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Emily of Germantown and one great grandchild
Aiden of Cairo.
He was predeceased by his brother: Frank Weaver
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday 2pm October 10th at
the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Memorial Donations are requested to the Columbia County Sherriff’s Corrections
Benevolent Association, Public Safety Facility 85 Industrial
Tract Hudson, NY 12534
Florence
T. Rockwell 98 of Claverack died September 29, 2009 at the Livingston Hills
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Livingston.
Born November 11, 1910 in Pleasant Valley, she was the daughter of the late
Chester and Florence (Hancock) McCord. She was a longtime resident of Claverack,
having lived previously in Poughquag and Northville.
Florence retired from New York State after being employed as a
hairdresser then as a seamstress working at Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center at
Wingdale for more than 30 years. During her retirement, she enjoyed traveling
with her husband, Charles.
She was past Matron of the Harlem Valley Chapter 704 Order of the Easter Star of
Pawling. An accomplished seamstress and needle worker, she spent many hours
making items for the children in the Shriners' Hospital in Springfield, Mass. as
well as for family and friends.
Surviving are her son: Stanley R. Nack, Sr. of Poughkeepsie, sisters: Emma
Jane Barrenger and Rita Johnson both of Florida, one grandson: Stanley R. Nack
Jr. of California, and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husbands: Stanley H. Nack, John Johnson and Charles
E. Rockwell, her brothers: Chester McCord and Leonard McCord, sister Lulu
Masiero, and grandson Eric Nack.
Calling will be 12 to 1pm Friday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Grave side services are 2pm Friday at the Beekman Cemetery of Poughquag.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Shriners' Hospital in 516 Crew St.,
Springfield, MA 01104
David W. Quick 74 of Stockport died Monday Sept 21, 2009 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital after a long illness.
Born January 29, 1935 in Kingston he was the son of the late: Wilson and Della
(Miller) Quick.
Before his retirement he had been a landscaper at IBM of Kingston for many
years.
Surviving are his wife Eva (Bermel) Quick, 5 sons: Louis Flouton, Lloyd Flouton,
Floyd Flouton, Michael Wilkens and Carrie Berriann, 6 daughters: Kathy Alverez,
Yvonne Collien, Sara Pitt, Gloria Tomlin, Wanda Finney and Brenda Berriann. One
sister Helen, 31 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several nieces
and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son Steven and 2 brothers Ernie and Lester.
Calling hours are 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Funeral services will be 8pm Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Bernice
West officiating.
Elizabeth
M. “Betty” Stover 84 of Germantown died Tuesday Sept 8, 2009 at her home after a
long illness. Born April 25, 1925 in Warrensburg she was the daughter of the
late: Charles and Grace (Reed) DeMars. She was a seamstress most of her
life and prior to her retirement she for many years had owned and operated
Betty’s Bridal Boutique in Germantown and Catskill. She was a former
Nurses Aide having worked at St. Clare’s, Ellis and Sunny View Hospitals in
Schenectady. She was a member of the Church of the Resurrection of
Germantown, Past President of the Rosary Society of the Church. She was a member
of the Roman Catholic Daughters of America, the Third order of the Franciscan
Friars and Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 770 of
Catskill. Betty was deeply involved nationally with the Right to Life Group and
was a founder of the Alight Center in Hudson. She enjoyed traveling, Christian
music, crocheting baby blankets and bowling.
Surviving are 4 sons: Robert II of Georgia, Budd of Catskill, William of
California and David Sr. of Germantown, two daughters: Lois Billings of Sharon
Springs and Edna Strang of Stillwater, one sister: Amelia Bolio of South Glens
Falls 18 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, several step-grandchildren,and
several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert who died in 1979 and daughter Betty
Rockefeller in 1990 and several brothers and sisters.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown. Funeral services will be 10:30am Saturday from the funeral
home and 11am at the Church of the Resurrection of Germantown where a Mass of
the Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in the Nativity
Church Cemetery of Linlithgo. Memorial donations are requested to either
the Alight Center 192 Fairview Ave. Hudson 12534 or the American Cancer Society
260 Osborne Road site 1 Loudonville, NY 12211
Elizaville: Joyce L. (Region) Van Wagner 70 of Gurley, Alabama formerly of
Elizaville died Sept. 1,2009 in Huntsville Alabama. Born November 2, 1938 in
Rhinebeck she was the daughter of the late George and Minnie Beckley Van Wagner.
Prior to her retirement she had been employed at Ferncliff Nursing Home and then
at the Adventist Retirement Home where she was in charge of housekeeping.
Survivors include two sons John Region of Gallatin, Timothy Region of Richmond,
VA, two Daughters, Lorri Lewis of Gurley, AL, Tammy Landreth of Union
Grove, AL, one brother Donald VanWagner of Clermont, Grandchildren Daniel
Goodwin, Kevin and Tarrah Region, Timothy and Tiffany Region, Christian and
Spencer Region and Olivia Landreth.
She was predeceased by brothers Harry Van Wagner, George Van Wagner and Roger
Van Wagner, and sisters Dorothy Simmons and Ruth Doran.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8 Sunday Sept. 6, 2009 at the Yadack-Fox Funeral
Home of Germantown. Services will be 11am Monday Sept. 7, 2009 at the funeral
home with The Rev Bernice West officiating of the Germantown United Methodist
Church. Interment will follow in the Clermont Cemetery
Elizaville: Joyce L.(Region) Van Wagner 70 of Gurley, Alabama formerly of
Elizaville died Sept. 1,2009 in Huntsville Alabama. Born November 2, 1938 in
Rhinebeck she was the daughter of the late George and Minnie Beckley Van Wagner.
Prior to her retirement she had been employed at Ferncliff Nursing Home and then
at the Adventist Retirement Home where she was in charge of housekeeping.
Survivors include two sons John Region of Gallatin, Timothy Region of Richmond,
VA, two Daughters, Lorri Lewis of Gurley, AL, Tammy Landreth of Union
Grove, AL,one brother Donald VanWagner of Clermont, Grandchildren Daniel
Goodwin, Kevin and Tarrah Region, Timothy and Tiffany Region, Christian and
Spencer Region and Olivia Landreth.
She was predeceased by brothers Harry Van Wagner, George Van Wagner and Roger
Van Wagner, and sisters Dorothy Simmons and Ruth Doran.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8 Sunday Sept. 6, 2009 at the Yadack-Fox Funeral
Home of Germantown. Services will be 11am Monday Sept. 7, 2009 at the funeral
home with The Rev Bernice West officiating of the Germantown United Methodist
Church. Interment will follow in the Clermont cemetery, Clermont NY
Douglas Lorenz Setterlund former resident of Poughkeepsie,
New York passed away in the company of his family at age 88 on August 21st, 2009
at his home in Satellite Beach, Florida.
He began his career working for De Laval
then Standard Gauge Company and finished his career in 1987 being a 15 year
member of IBM's Quarter Century Club as a mechanical engineer.
In service to his country he was an air
raid warden during WWII and a sky watcher for civil defense.
His spare time was filled with many
hobbies including hunting, fishing, gardening and TV repair. He was president of
the Hudson Valley Sportsman Association, Secretary to the Dutchess County
Federation Gun and Rod Club as well as a deacon at the Dutch Reform Church in
Poughkeepsie.
Above all else he was a loving husband
to his wife Dorothy Emma LaDue for over 65 years who still resides at their home
in Florida. A caring father to his two children Robert Setterlund of Chelmsford,
MA and Sharon Setterlund of Satellite Beach, Fl. A generous grandfather to Jay
Setterlund of Londonderry, NH and Jason Rosenfeld of Queens, NY. And a honored
great grandfather to Christopher and Jonathan Setterlund. He was also survived
by his brother and friend Howard Setterlund of Clintondale, NY. All of whom will
miss him dearly.
With all sadness aside he is now at
peace and in the presence of his father Thor Godfrey Setterlund, his mother
Helene and his sister Elizabeth Kniffen.
Per his wishes his family gathered
privately and on his behalf we request that in lieu of flowers a donation be
made to the American Diabetes Association.
John W. Short 64 of Yonkers died at the Castle Point Veterans Hospital of Castle
Point.
Born October 27, 1944 Yonkers the son of the late Frank and Lorriane
(Hermanspan) Short.
Mr. Short served with the US Navy from 1962 to 1964. Until illness forced
his retirement he had worked in construction. He was an avid fisherman and
golfer.
Surviving are two sisters: Lorriane Phelan of Livingstyon, Maureen Pfeil of
Highland Mills, Three brothers: William Short of Yonkers, Edwin Short of
Elmsford, Brian Short of Sommers and several nieces and nephews.
Grave side funeral services will be held 11am Saturday August 29th
at the Livingston Rural Cemetery. The Rev. Winston Bath Pastor of Holy
Trinity Parish will officiate.
Full Military Honors will be provided by the US Navy.
Charles Brucaliere 69 of Tivoli died Friday at Vassar Brothers Hospital of
Poughkeepsie.
Born February 26, 1940 in East Harlem he was the son of the late: Joseph and
Josephine (Serrovilo) Brucaliere.
Mr. Brucaliere was the owner of The Horseless Carriage Limozinen Company located
in Tivoli.
Calling hours will be 2 to 6 pm Sunday at the funeral home with prayers offered
by Rev. Winston Bath at 1:30 pm prior to the calling hours.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Winston Bath at
2:30 pm Monday at the Holy Trinity Parish Church (the Church of the
Resurrection) in Germantown.
Joan
T. DeLaurentis 80 of Clermont died Sunday August 2, 2009 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital after a long illness.
Born December 3, 1928 in Mt. Vernon she was the daughter of the late: John and
Anna (McCormack) Shelley.
She was a member of St. Sylvia’s RC Church of Tivoli and co-owner of Brides’
World in Clermont and Red Hook. Joan was a loving mother, grandmother and
great grandmother who enjoyed travel, the Jersey shore, playing Bridge and golf.
She was a member of the Germantown Clermont branch of Columbia Memorial Hospital
Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include her two sons and their wives: Gary and Linda DeLaurentis and
Scott and Theresa DeLaurentis all of Clermont. Her cousin: Maryann
Tormey of NJ, grandchildren: Christine Roy, Stacie Smith, Shellie
DeLaurentis, Kathleen Fenn, Michael DeLaurentis, Kristin Fenn, Zack and Corey
Timberlake, great grandchildren: Emma and Charlotte Smith, Sawyer Smith, Patrick
Fenn, and Clementine Roy.
She was predeceased by her husband Dominick DeLaurentis who died in 2006, and
daughter Gale Fenn.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8 pm Thursday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Funeral services will be 10:15am Friday from the funeral home and 11am at St.
Sylvia’s RC Church of Tivoli where a Mass of the Christian Burial will be
celebrated.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family at Cedar Park Cemetery in
Hudson.
Herbert Godbolt 54 of Dade City Florida died July 26, 2009 in Livingston.
Mr. Godbolt was born July 16, 1955 in Dade City Florida the son of the
lateWarren and Carrie Weaver Williams.
He had been employed at the Fix Brother’s Farm of Livingston.
He is survived by his brother Warren Godbolt of Dade City, Florida
Memorial services will be at a later date in Florida.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.yadackfox.com
Walter John Henry Lankenau, born in New York City on June 1, 1922, grew up in
Germantown NY, died in Hudson New York on July 27, 2009. He is survived by
his daughters Sandra Lankenau (Val Kriele) of Freehold, NY, Susan Lankenau (Fred
Sachs) of Buffalo, NY, Cindy Lankenau (Michael Pupko) of Colden, NY, Linda
Lankenau of Trinidad, his son John W. H. Lankenau (Claudia) of Hurst Texas, nine
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and brother John C. Lankenau
(Alison) of New York City and Tivoli, NY, and many nieces and nephews. His
first wife, Mary Wischhusen Lankenau and his second wife Rosemary Bissell
Lankenau predeceased him.
Mr. Lankenau was a veteran of World War II during which he flew 12 missions in
B-17s as a navigator. He was shot down over Germany and spent l5 months as
a prisoner of war in Barth, Germany. During the Korean War he flew 50
missions as a navigator on a B-29. Mr. Lankenau, a graduate of Germantown
Central School and Cornell University, operated a dairy farm on River Road in
Coxsackie, NY for many years after teaching agriculture at Chatham High School.
He served on the Coxsackie-Athens Central School Board and worked for the New
York State Department of Transportation. Following his retirement, Mr.
Lankenau resided in Ballston Spa, NY with his second wife, where he was very
active in the Masonic Lodge and was Master of Franklin Lodge, F&AM, in 1985.
He led the Lodge’s support of Camp Turk, a children’s summer camp, and spent
countless hours raising funds to provide camp scholarships for disadvantaged
children.
At the time of his death, Mr. Lankenau resided at Whittier Skilled Nursing
Facility in Ghent, NY. A Memorial Service will be held at Yadack-Fox Funeral
Home in Germantown, New York on August 22 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Masonic Youth Summer Camp: Franklin
Lodge Camp Turk Fund co/o Donald Green, 2560 Route 9, Lot 21, Ballston
Spa,
Bruce Nicholas Carnase
of Clermont died July 24th, 2009 at Albany Medical Center.
Born in the Bronx he
was the son of the late Sam and Susan (DeLuca) Carnase.
Surviving are his wife
Maria Giannasca Carnase, his Uncle Lou Labriola, Aunt Jane DeLuca, cousins: Alex
and Ed DeLuca, Michael Labriola and their respective families and his in-laws
the Giannasca family.
A celebration of his
life will be 12 noon Saturday August 1, 2009 at his home. For further details
please contact his family.
Memorial donations are
requested to either: The Catskill Animal Sanctuary 316 Old Stage Road
Saugerties, NY 12477 or The Equine Advocate P.O. Box 354 Chatham, NY12037
Jessie Bartolotta
Conte 85 of Livingston died July 7th at Columbia Memorial Hospital.
Born September
7, 1923 in Linlithgo she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Jessic
(Cooper) Bartolotta.
She retired from US
Trust in 1977, was a member of the Livingston Pumper Co. #1 Auxiliary, The
Rosery Society of the Church of the Resurrection of Germantown, Columbia
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and a Life Member of the Church of the Nativity of
Linlithgo.
Suviving are her
husband Armand Conte who she married January 26, 1946 in Germantown, Children:
Carol and Tom Fucito, Armand and Phyllis Conte and Fred and Mary Conte all of
Livingston. Brothers and sisters: Antonette Egan of Bronx, Marie Conte of
Hudson, Loretta Barton of Texas, June Decker of Syracuse, Russell Bartolotta of
Hudson, Phil Bartolotta and Al Bartolotta both of Linlithgo and Robert
Bartolotta of Red Hook. Grandchildren: Theresa Rossi of Valatie, Tom
Fucito of Purling, Chris Conte of Ohio, Randy and Derrick Conte of Livingston,
Great grandchildren: Angelica, Alexis, and Rose Fucito of Purling, Andrew and
Scott Rossi of Valatie, Cooper and Collin Conte of Ohio, Eli Conte and Ryan
Conte of Livingston.
She was predeceased by
brothers: Benjamin and Tony Bartolotta, Sisters: Beulah Delaney and
Patricia Bartolotta.
Calling hours will be
5 to 8pm Friday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Funeral services will
be 10:30am Saturday from the funeral home and 11am at the Church of the
Resurrection of Holy Trinity Perish of Germantown where the Rev. Theodore Gerken
will celebrate a Mass of the Christian Burial.
Interment will follow
in the Nativity Church Cemetery of Linlithgo.
In lieu of flowers the
family request donations to The Community Hospice of Columbia Greene 47 Liberty
Street Catskill, NY 12424
Byron B. Brill 81 of
Germantown died July 4th at Columbia Memorial Hospital after a long
illness.
Born June 4, 1928 in
Pawling.
He had worked for many
years for Harry Hall Black Top in Stanfordville.
He is survived by his
companion Barbara Scutt of Germantown.
Calling hours are 6 to
8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Services and burial will be private.
Charlotte
E. Ferris of Taconic died Saturday at Columbia Memorial Hospital after a long
illness.
Born October 4, 1940
in Hudson she was the daughter of the late: Oliver and Mary Carle.
She had worked for
many years as a Certified Nurses Assistant at Livingston Hills Nursing Home of
Livingston. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking,
crocheting and bird watching.
Survivors include her
husband Ernest Ferris, 5 daughters: Darlene Krambeck of Chatham, Lorie
VanWagner of Stottville, Crystal Pease of Red Hook, Tracy Ciufo of Chatham and
Angie Tampasis of Kingston and 18 grandchildren.
Calling hours will be
6 to 8 pm Thursday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Services will be held
11am Friday at the funeral home followed by burial in the West Taconic Cemetery.
Iole LaMonica 89 of Germantown died June 18th at the Ferncliff
Nursing Home of Rhinebeck.
Born February29, 1920 in Piazza Armerina Italy she was the daughter of the late:
Salvatore and Ambrosina Scroppo Golisano.
Before she moved to the United States she had worked as a seamstress for her
Uncle Carmelo Golisano in Italy.
Survivors include a son: Francisco LaMonica of Long Island and daughter:
Giovanna Golisano of Germantown.
She was predeceased by her husband Carmelo LaMonica who died in 1983 and a
sister: Concetta Golisano.
Calling will be 1 to 2 pm Monday June 22nd at the Yadack-Fox Funeral
Home of Germantown.
Services will be at the funeral home at 2pm and burial will follow in the
Viewmonte Rural Cemetery.
Ellen McLaughlin 88 of
Germantown died Wednesday at St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie.
She was born July 25,
1920 in Ireland
Prior to her
retirement she had worked as a Registered Nurse for many years in NY City.
She had attended St.
Syliva’s RC Church of Tivoli.
Survivors include her
husband: Arthur, a daughter Theresa Wilczewski of Pleasant Valley, and a brother
Dennis White of Ireland.
Grave side funeral
services will be held 10am Saturday at the Nativity Church Cemetery of
Linlithgo.
A memorial Mass of the
Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date at St. Sylvia’s RC Church of
Tivoli.
Gustave Baele 86 of
Linlithgo died at his home Sunday May 31, 2009
Born September 22, 1922 in
NYC he was the son of the late Louie-Renee and Mary Baele.
Before his retirement he had
worked as a diamond setter in New York City for many years.
Surviving are his extended
family: The Lightharts of Linlithgo, Bill and Nina, Aurora Lighthart-King and
her son Nixon King, Camille Lighhart, Nola Lighthart, Nels Lighthart, Hayley
Lighthart and a dear friends Joseph Cammarata of New York City and Craig Gandolf
from Mass.
He was predeceased by his
wife Patricia Banks Baele who died March 9, 1994.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8
pm Thursday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown .
Services will be 10 am
Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Theodore Gerken officiating.
Interment will follow in the
Linlithgo Rural Cemetery.
Robert C. Poucher Sr.
69 of Germantown died Monday May 25, 2009 at Northern Dutchess Hospital after a
long illness.
Mr. Poucher was born
July 16, 1939 in Philmont the son of the late: Clinton and Pauline (Boice)
Poucher.
He had served in the
US Navy during the Vietnam era. Until his retirement he had been employed
for many years with the Highway Department of the Town of Germantown and had
served a short time as Superintendant of highways
He was an avid deer
hunter and enjoyed cooking.
Surviving are his
daughter and son-in-law: Lori Jean and Richard Epp of Long Island, sister: Mary
Lou Giannattasio of Rhode Island, grand children Sage Austen Poucher, Amaya Rose
Poucher and a grandson to be born this October and his daughter-in-law:
Alesia Arnold of Chatham.
He was predeceased by
his wife Katherine who died in 2001 and son Robert Poucher Jr.
Memorial funeral
services will be held 10am Friday at St. James RC Catholic Church of Chatham.
Linda A. Mossman 61 of
Albany formerly of Germantown died Saturday May 23, 2009 at the Albany Memorial
Hospital.
Mrs. Mossman was born
September 13, 1948 in Queens; she was the daughter of the late: Algot and
Marilyn (Dreier) Hedin.
She had been employed
as a teacher’s Assistant for many years at the Germantown Central Schools and
was a loving mother and devoted grandmother.
Surviving are her son
and his fianc�; Brett Mossman and Donna Mobley of Ft. Lee, NJ, one daughter and
her husband: Jennifer and Victor Gallo of Albany, a brother John Hedin of Albany
and sister Janet Mulcahy of NJ and two grandchildren: Kyra and Kayden Gallo.
She was predeceased by
her husband Richard who died in 2005 and a brother: Robert Hedin.
Calling will be 5 to
7pm Wednesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown and services will be
at 7 pm with the Rev. Mark Frickey officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial are requested to the American Cancer Society 260
Osborne Road Loudonville, NY 12211
Eleanor M. (Bills,
Hapeman) Clark 78 of West Park died at her home Monday May 11, 2009 after
a long illness.
Mrs. Clark was born
March 2, 1931 in Springfiled, PA the daughter of the late: John Bills and Fannie
Marie Stanclif.
She had been employed
as a Clerk with the Dutchess County Social Services Department in Poughkeepsie
for more than 25 years.
Survivors include her
daughters: Twyla Marie Miles of Red Hook, Phyllis Ann Hapeman of Red Hook, Joyce
DiGregorio of Tivoli, and son John Hapeman of Mass. and her companion Bruce
Monell of West Park, grandchildren: Wayne Moore, Elizabeth Mae Moore, Brian
Miles, Joanne Hapeman, Philip Hapeman, Jay Litton and Ellen Litton, and 5 great
grand children.
Private funeral
services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Linlithgo Rural
Cemetery with the Rev. John Koppenaal officiating.
The family of Eleanor Clark would like to say thank you the
neighbors, EMT crew, Dr. at St. Francis & Vassar Hospitals. The support that was
to our Mom, will be most grateful to her friends, neighbors that were there to
help of the times that was needed. Her children will be totally grateful.
God Bless to you all.
Ruth
Eckert McAuley, affectionately known to many as Ruthie, died peacefully at home
on April 29, 2009. Born in Germantown, New York on March 19, 1923, she was
raised along with her older sister Jo in the Central House, an establishment
owned and operated by their parents Jacob and Johanna Eckert. She attended
Germantown Central High School graduating in 1941, and was a lifelong member of
the Christ Lutheran Church of Viewmonte.
Ruth moved to Manhattan after graduation and soon worked
for TAMS, an architectural firm in the city. An opportunity to work and
live overseas sparked her sense of adventure, and thus began a lifetime of
travel to different countries all over the world.
While living in Tripoli, Libya, she met and married Myles
J. McAuley, a native of Ireland on August 23, 1953. Their lives took them
to places as diverse as Ethiopia, Venezuela, Thailand, Vietnam and Jamaica,
before returning to the United States.
Ruth retired from the Evyan Perfume Company in New York
City in 1989 after working there for many years, and returned to Germantown.
She is survived by her daughter Joan McAuley and son-in-law Bill Freeman of
Germantown, N.Y., and her nephew Craig and Sue Denegar and their two sons Cody
and Charlie of Mansfield, CT.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 Thursday at the Yadack-Fox
Funeral home of Germantown.
Funeral services will be 12 noon Friday at the Christ
Lutheran Church of Viewmonte with the Rev. Mark Frickey, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in the Viewmonte Rural Cemetery of
Clermont.
A receiption will follow the services at the Central House
in Germantown.
The family requests no flowers but donations can be made in
Ruth's name to the Germantown Fire Department Hose Company No. 1, or the
Germantown Library.
Philip
S. Bruno 98 of Bradenton, Florida formerly of Livingston died Saturday at the
Baptist Home of Rhinebeck.
Born October 25, 1910 in Brooklyn he was the son of the
late: Ignatious and Giuseppina ( Fatta) Bruno.
Mr. Bruno graduated from St. Johns University and worked
for more than 25 years at IBM of Kingston, retiring in 1985 to Florida.
He owned and operated the former Kiowa Motel in Livingston
and was a member of the Church of the Nativity of Linlithgo. Mr. Bruno
lived a full life with his loving family.
Surviving are his three sons: Philip (Jopie) Bruno of Red
Hook, Joseph Bruno of Bradenton, Florida and Peter (Debbie) Bruno of Stottville,
a daughter JoAnn (Roger) Marvin of Hudson, 11 grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren, a special friend Val Botovic, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years Antoinette who
died in 1990, two brothers John and Michael and a sister: JoAnn Rinkin.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at the Yadack-Fox
Funeral Home of Germantown.
Funeral services will be 9:30am Thursday from the funeral
home and 10am at the Church of the Resurrection of Germantown where the Rev.
Winston Bath will celebrate a Mass of the Christian Burial.
Interment will follow in the Nativity Church Cemetery of
Linlithgo.
Memorial donations are requested in Mr. Bruno’s memory to
the American Cancer Society 260 Osborne Rd,
Albany, NY, 12211.
Melvin Harold Heiko of Manhattan and Clermont, NY, April
15, 2009. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Jacobi) Heiko. Loving father of Dr.
Rosalind Heiko and her husband Dr. David Horowitz of Cary, N.C., and Karen
Heiko-Wong and her husband Dennis Wong of Quincy, MA. Cherished grandfather of
Matthew and Ariel Horowitz and Elizabeth and Louis Wong. Brother of Burton Heiko
of Jericho, NY, brother –in-law of Charna Heiko of Newton, MA and also by the
late Dr. Lance Heiko of Newton, MA. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Heiko served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, and was a senior law partner
in the firms of Heiko and Bush of Garden City, NY and Park Ave, NY and Heiko and
Levy, of Park Ave., NY. Former President of the Commercial Law League of New
York, and appointed judicial arbitrator for the courts of New York. Member of
the New York Athletic Club. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to
attend a Life Celebration Service Sunday at 11 am at his upstate home
Attilio Rustici 82 of Germantown died Wednesday April 8, 2009 at Columbia
Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Mr. Rustici was born April 8, 1927 in Parma, Italy the son of the late:
Giovanni and Ermina Gambetta Rustici.
Before his retirement he had worked as a stone mason. He had donated his
labors to the Town of Germantown assisting in creating and making the Veterans
Monument in Palatine Park. He was well kown for his talent in Terrazzo stone
work.
He was a member of the Church of the Resurrection of Germantown.
Survivors include his wife Roberta {Beccarelli} Rustici who he married Dec.
1, 1951 in the Bonx, two sons: Richard of Rome (NY), John of Germantown, two
daughters: Teresa Pulver of Germantown and Anna Marie Link of Claverack, two
sisters: Maria Ferrari of the Bronx and Anna Ribbi of Switzerland and 10
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8 pm Friday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Funeral services will be 9:30am Saturday from the Funeral Home and 10am at
the Church of the Resurrection of Germantown where the Rev. Winston Bath will
Celebrate a Mass of the Christian Burial.
Interment will follow in the Reformed Church Cemetery of Germantown.
Modesto
"Tony" DeCicco 84 of Germantown died April 1st, 2009 at his home
after a long illness.
Mr. DeCicco was born February 7, 1925 in Long Island City, LI the son of the
late: Benvenuto and Rosina Suozzo DeCicco.
Before his retirement he had owned and operated the Pet Shop in Hudson for
more than 35 years.
He was a WWI Veteran of the US Marine Corps having served in the Pacific Area
of operations, seeing action at Angaur, Palau Islands.
Surviving are two sons: Anthony and Thomas, a daughter Patricia Griffin and
two sisters Benna and Ines.
Calling hours will be 12 to 1pm Monday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown. Services will follow at 1pm at the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Saratoga National Cemetery.
Ernst Hundertmark 69 of Purling died Tuesday March 31st at the
Whittier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center of Ghent.
Mr. Hundertmark was born January 11, 1940 in Edimisen, Germany the son of the
late: August and Minna Hundertmark.
Before his retirement he had been employed by General Electric in Plainville,
CT for more than 34 years.
He was an avid bingo player and enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are three daughters: Annette Hargrove, Wendy Hundertmark and
Elizabeth Hundertmark all of CT. One brother August Hundertmark and sister: Tina
Hundertmark both of CT. His companion for many years Virginia Stroud and best
friend Gloria Blum and 5 grandchildren.
Funeral services and interment are private and at the convenience of the
family
Dorothy Coons Millington 93, of Niskayuna,
passed away Tuesday, March 24th
surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Germantown, she was the daughter of
the late William and Laura Coons.
She was the devoted wife of the late George
Edward Millington, and the proud mother of Richard George Millington (wife Judy)
of Charlotte, NC, and Arlene Millington Jameson (husband Gerardus) of Niskayuna,
NY.
She was the grandmother of 6 grandchildren,
Sandra, Cindee, David, Gerardus, Elizabeth, and Carter. She also had 6 great
grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Dorothy enjoyed cooking, spending time with
her family, and playing cards. She also liked to reminisce about her fond
memories while living in Germantown with friends and family. Her children and
grandchildren were her joy.
A private viewing will be held at Yadack-Fox
Funeral Home in Germantown; followed by a graveside funeral service at 2pm
Friday at the Reformed Church Cemetery of Germantown. Friends are welcome to
attend.
Sally DiStefano 63 of Philmont died Tuesday March 24, 2009 at her home after
a long illness.
Sally was born September 2, 1945 in New York City the daughter of the late:
Anthony and Helen (Janeskewiz) DiStefano.
She had graduated from Columbia Greene Community College with a degree in
Science and taught art at the Hawthorne Valley School of Ghent where she worked
in oils, pastels and water colors. Sally enjoyed gardening and she had a passion
for assisting others with community gardens.
Surviving are her loving sons: Joseph and his wife Lisa DiStefano of
Elizaville and Philip John Boyle III of Philmont. Two brothers Anthony DiStefano
of Oregon and Charles DiStefano of Middle Island, NY, one sister: Linda
DiStefano of Germantown and a granddaughter: Jessica.
She was predeceased by a sister, Joann DiStefano and brother, Joseph
DiStefano.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Richard
G. Hoffman 75 of Livingston died Sunday March 22, 2009 at the Northern Dutchess
Hospital of Rhinebeck.
Mr. Hoffman was born December 5, 1933 in York, PA the son of the late:
Luthern and Caroline (Hoover) Hoffman.
Prior to his retirement he had been a salesman for T&T Ford of Rhinebeck for
more than 20 years. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman who was a former
member of the Germantown Sportsmen’s Club and Red Hook Rod and Gun Club.
Survivors include his wife Virginia (Gurreri) Hoffman of Livingston, a son:
Rick Hoffman of Hyde Park, three daughters: Joyce Mandel of Livingston, Rosalie
(Brian) LaTorre of Saugerties, and Virginia (Bill) Blas of Florida. Three
brothers: Robert Hoffman of PA, Joseph Hoffman and John Hoffman both of North
Dakota. 9 Grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by 2 daughters: Kathleen and Debra
Calling will be 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Services will be 8pm Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Winston Bath
officiating.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations are requested to the American Cancer Society.
Paul E. Hinkein 77 of Clermont died Saturday March 14th at the
Ferncliff Nursing Home of Rhinebeck.
Mr. Hinkein was born February 23, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan the son of the
lateWalter and Mary (Kunkel) Hinkein.
Prior to his retirement he had worked for General Electric Co. of Detroit
Michigan for many years. He was a Korean War veteran having served with the US
Army from 1950-1952.
He was a member of the Jennings Willet American Legion Post of Germantown.
Survivors include his brothers: Ralph Hinkein of Clermont and Jerry Hinkein
of Rhinebeck one sister: Sharon Kline of Livingston and several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brothers: Richard and
Donald.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 Pm Sunday March 22 at the Yadack-Fox Funeral
Home of Germantown.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations are requested to the Salvation Army 40
South 3rd Street Hudson, NY 12534
Adela
F. Kurzyna 86 of Livingston died Friday March 6, 2009 at the Thompson House in
Rhinebeck.
Born: March 9, 1922 in Jersey City, NJ she was the daughter: Adam and
Apolonia [Sychowski] Dabrowski.
She graduated from Henry Snyder High School of Jersey City and the Packard
School in New York City. She had been employed at Prudential Insurance Co. of
NYC and Koster Realty Co in Jersey City and for 25 years at the first National
Bank of Red Hook which became Key Bank.
Mrs. Kurzyna was a communicant of St. Christopher’s RC Church of Red Hook
Surviving are her son Rev. Andrew E. Kurzyna of Verplank, daughters: Diane P.
Keil of Livingston, and Irene M. Clum of Germantown. Grandchildren: Daniel,
Peter, Russell Clum, Jessica and Juliana Keil.
She was predeceased by her husband Henry A. Kurzyna who died May 30, 1998.
Calling hours are 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Funeral services will be held 11 am Wednesday from the Funeral Home and 12
noon at St.Christopher’s RC Church of Red Hook where Mrs. Kurzyna’s son Rev.
Andrew Kurzyna will celebrate a Mass of the Christian Burial.
Interment will follow in the Cedar Park Cemetery of Hudson.
Memorial donations are requested to St. Christopher’s RC Church 7411 S.
Broadway Red Hook, NY 12571, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 609 PO Box Verplanck,
NY 10596 or the Germantown Library 31 Palatine Park Rd. Germantown.
Elizaville: Joseph R. Lipari 67 of Elizaville died Sunday February 22, 2009
at Benedictine Hospital of Kingston after a long illness.
Mr. Lipari was born April 16, 1941 in Brooklyn the son of the late: Anthony
and Veronica Kupser Lipari.
He served with the US Marine Corps in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. He
had worked as a New York State Fireman in Hartsdale, (Westchester Co.) for 20
years before his retirement. He then worked for F.W. Battenfeld & Son of Red
Hook until illness forced his retirement.
Surviving are 4 sons: Scott of Clifton Park, Michael, Anthony and Joseph Jr.
all of Elizaville. Two daughters: Kathleen Lipari of Olive Bridge and Stacey
Kilmer of Elizaville. One sister Roseanne Martin of Pleasantville and 6
grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Barbara J. Hayes Lipari who died January 21,
2000.
Calling hours will be 4 to 7 pm Tuesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
Funeral services will be 9:30am Thursday from the Funeral Home and 10am at
the Church of the Resurrection of Germantown where the Rev. Winston Bath will
celebrate a Mass of the Christian Burial.
Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family
Etta
May Anderson 82 of Blue Hill Road Livingston passed away Sunday February 15th,
2009 surrounded by her family at Wingate at Ulster in Highland after a long
illness.
Born October 10, 1926 in Livingston she was the daughter of the late Edward
and Etta (Begraft) Doyle.
Mrs. Anderson was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Manorton, the VFW
Post Auxiliary of Hudson and the Southern Tier Senior Citizens. She received a
gold Star from the VFW in Hudson in memory of her brother Edward Doyle who was
killed during W.W.II. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, country music and
traveling.
Surviving are her husband John Anderson, a son Donald Hanson of Philmont, 5
daughters: Jacqueline Palmer of Kinston, Donna Boice of Red Hook, Rebecca
(Becky) Golubjatnikov of Washington, Barbara Hanson Kingston and Renee Hanson of
Kentucky and two step sons: John of Livingston and Ellwood Anderson of Catskill,
one sister Marion Ham of Philmont, several grandchildren, great grandchildren,
nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband Donald E. Hanson, and brothers:
Roland, Walter, Edward and Vernon Doyle
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm Thursday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral
Home of Germantown.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark
Frickey of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Manorton officiating.
Interment will follow in the Cedar Park Cemetery of Hudson.
Edith M. Krein 87 of Germantown died on February 16, 2009 at the Veterans
Hospital in Albany.
Born on June 2, 1921 in Hudson she was the daughter of the late Fred and
Sadie (Lucas) Cunningham.
Mrs. Krein was a World War II Army Nurse and worked many years as a
Registered Nurse and Historian at Columbia Memorial Hospital’
Survivors include her husband Felix Krein, a son David J. and daughter
Rosemary Snyder all of Germantown. Four grandchildren: David Krein Jr.,
Christine (Krein) Ribaudo, Michael Krein and Linda Snyder, four great grand
children Daniel and Charlotte Ribaudo, David III and Maria Krein and several
nieces and nephews.
A private Memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Lewis
Lasher 85, passed from this life on February 8, 2009 after a brief illness. Lew
was born in Hudson City Hospital to Lewis H. and Pearl (Hoffman) Lasher. He
resided all of his life in Germantown where his family had lived since 1710.
After graduating from Germantown Central School, Lew immediately enlisted in
the Army during World War II. Lew served in a paratrooper unit in the South
Pacific where he was injured in the line of duty. He carried trauma from the war
with him for the rest of his life.
While recovering from his service, he met the love of his life – his nurse
and future wife – Ruth Boice. Lew and Ruth were married on November 6, 1946 and
had 62 years together. Ruth and Lew were able to travel extensively during
retirement. They ultimately found and enjoyed a winter home in Lillian, AL where
he leaves close friends.
Lew followed in his father’s footsteps working for the New York Central
Railroad. His railroad career was followed by the position of Postmaster, USPS.
He always adored trains and the railroad.
Lew was a life member of the Germantown Fire Company and a founding member of
the Southern Columbia Ambulance Squad. He was a loyal member of the Hudson
Widow’s Son #7 Masonic Lodge in Livingston. He was part of the generation which
generously donated time and effort to numerous organizations. Among those were
the American Legion, DAV, VFW, the Lions Club (past president), the Germantown
Central School Board (past president), and Columbia County School Board
Association. He was elected Town Justice and as such served on the Town Board.
Lew was a Town Democratic Committeeman. He also was County Election Commissioner
at one time.
Always a devoted family man, Lew is survived by Ruth, his daughters: Cheryl
Lasher of Albany, Mary Lew (Dennis) Fink, his grandson, Jared Fink, and sister:
Frances McLean all of Germantown. Lew also leaves nieces, nephews and friends.
He was predeceased by his grandson, Jason Fink.
Calling hours will be Saturday from 9:30am to 11am at the Yadack-Fox Funeral
Home of Germantown. The funeral service is to follow immediately after.
In lieu of flowers the family requests remembrances to: The American Heart
Association, Attn: Meredith Cohn, 440 New Karner Rd. Albany, NY 12205
Dr. Steven M. Ostoyich 87 of Germantown died Saturday February 7th,
2009 at Columbia Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Dr. Ostoyich practiced dentistry in Hudson for many years and was a US Army
Air Corps Veteran of W.W.II.
Survivors include five sons. Michael Ostoyich, Dr. Robert Ostoyich, Edward
Ostoyich, Matthew Ostoyich and Thomas Ostoyich; two daughters: Vanessa Ostoyich
Pakla and Allison Ostoyich, 10 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a brother
John, a nephew and niece.
Dr. Ostoyich was predeceased by his wife of 60 years Elizabeth Ostoyich, two
daughters: Margaret and Katherine, one son: Steven and a brother: Joseph.
There are no calling hours. A private memorial service will be held at the
convenience of their family.
Dorothy
Navins 88 of Red Hook died Saturday February 7th at Northern Dutchess
Hospital.
Born May 18, 1920 in Gallatin she was the daughter of the late: Ernest and
Jessie May Bathrick.
She had worked for Orchard Hills of Red Hook and did residential cleaning
prior to her retirement.
Survivors include two sons: Robert Navins and Joseph Navins, two daughters:
Patricia Meyers and Barbara Quinlan. One sister Elizabeth Martell, a
brother-in-law: Charles Navins, 14 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and 6
great great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert Navins who died in 1980, a daughter
Marie Jornov, and brothers: Alan, William and Paul Bathrick, and a grand
daughter Melissa Santos.
Calling will be 6 to 7pm Tuesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown. Services will follow at 7pm with the Rev. Mark Frickey officiating.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family in the Red Church Cemetery
of Tivoli.
Rosario
Mario “Shorty” Raimondo, from Elizaville, passed away February 1, 2009, age 80,
at The Thompson House in Rhinebeck after a lengthy illness.
Shorty was born in Manhattan to Italian immigrant parents Mary
Montivido and Anthony Raimondo on September 8, 1928. He was the third of six
children. Mary, a widower, brought Louie and Catherine Fugazy into her
marriage with Anthony, and together they had Shorty, Lucy, Phillip and Camilla.
On May 15, 1949 he married the love of his life Anna Elizabeth Tanzillo .
Together they moved from NYC to Elizaville in 1955 and were the proud parents of
three sons – Peter, Anthony and John. A firefighter since August 3, 1955, he was
a lifetime member of the Elizaville Pumper Company #2 and served as secretary,
Lieutenant and Assistant Chief. He became a member of the Linlithgo Reformed
Church in Livingston in 1986.
A hard worker, Shorty enjoyed carpentry and was employed by Painters Union of
Poughkeepsie as a taper. He enjoyed working with his hands and passed down his
woodworking skills to his three sons. He and Anna raised them with integrity,
honesty and a gentle kindness and their home was open to family and friends.
Their nephews and nieces spent many summers visiting "Uncle Shorty and Aunt
Anna". Many nights were spent around the dining room table at their home on
Jackson Corners road sharing memories and discussing politics, current events,
and community happenings in passionate tones. After retirement, Shorty and Anna
enjoyed taking trips with the Southern tier CC Senior Citizens. He was an
integral part of the community and will be missed tremendously. Everybody knew
Shorty by name wherever he went-from the Chinese Restaurant where he loved to
eat dinner, or the deli where he met withfriends at lunch, to the clerks at the
grocer where he purchased his daily lottery tickets.
His three sons and wives, Peter and Lee Raimondo (Sherman, NY), Anthony and
Ginger Raimondo (Fayetteville, NC) and John and Ellen Raimondo (Red Hook, NY),
and five grandchildren Elizabeth Dollar, Angela Rosebrough, Jennifer Raimondo,
Govina Taylor and Oliver Forde survive him. He is also survived by one
great-grandson, Elijah Rosebrough, one sister, Lucy Rackoff (Fayetteville, NC)
and nephews and nieces: Sal Maiello, Tom Maiello, Albert DiFalco, Joann Storms,
Michael Rackoff and Carol Ann Switzer also survive him.
He is predeceased by his wife Anna Raimondo (May 11, 1997) siblings Louie
Fugazy, Catherine Fugazy, Phillip Raimondo and Camilla Raimondo.
Calling hours will be Friday, February 6, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the Yadack-Fox
Funeral Home of Germantown. Funeral services are Saturday, February 7 at 10 am
at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Livingston Rural Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Shorty’s memory are requested to the Elizaville Pumper
Company #2, Inc. 1575 Co. Rt. 19, Elizaville, NY 12523.
Claudette
Albert 71 of Clermont died January 26, 2009 at Columbia Memorial Hospital after
a long illness.
Mrs. Albert was born July 7, 1937 in Lille, Maine the daughter of the late
Claude and Lucille (Dubby) Beaulieu.
A resident of both Clermont, NY and Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida; she had
spent her childhood in Oxnard, and Channel Island, California.
Prior to her retirement Mrs. Albert was self-employed as a fruit Broker and
owner of Thoroughbred horses that she raised which was her passion for more than
28 years. She also owned and operated her own residential cleaning company.
She was a member of The Church of the Resurrection of Germantown, a Charter
member of the former Germantown Lioness Club, a member of the Germantown Lions
Club and a long time member of the Catskill Yacht Club.
Surviving are her husband Richard F. Albert, who she married October 22, 1955
in Conn., one son Gary Albert of Clermont, daughter: Deborah Albert Ferriere of
Livingston. A nice: Barbara Miller of Maine, Nephews: Fred Albert of PA, James
Albert of Maine, brother-in-law: James Albert of Maine, sister-in-law: Brenda
Albert of Maine, Sister-in-law Marilyn and brother-in-law: Norman Albert and his
wife Dolores of Maine and several aunts, uncles, nephews,nieces and cousins.
She was predeceased by her son Darren, brother Paul Beaulieu, and sister
Beverly Isom.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral
Home of Germantown.
Funeral services will be 9:30am Saturday from the funeral home and 10am at
the Church of the Resurrection of Germantown where a Mass of the Christian
Burial will be celebrated.
Interment will follow in the Reformed Church Cemetery of Germantown.
Memorial donations are requested to either the Church of the Resurrection of
Germantown or the American Cancer Society.
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Violet E. Smith 93 a long time resident of Clermont died January 21st
at Pine Haven Home of Philmont.
Born October 14, 1915 in Edmonton, Canada, she was the daughter of the late:
Frank and Jessie (McLeod) Robinson. She became a US citizen in 1960.
Mrs. Smith had worked as a home care nurse for many years and known in her
community as an avid gardener. To her family she was known as the family
photographer and historian. She was a world traveler, traveling to such
countries as Scotland and Ireland. Over the past year Violet had moved to
Whittier Adult Home in Ghent and was enjoying her new friends and acquaintances.
Survivors include her care giver and grand daughter: Melonie Cousin of
Hudson, her children Marion Mueller of Little Falls, Stanley Fish of Syracuse,
Richard Fish of S. Carolina, Glenn Fish of Hudson, Lillian Todriff of
Kinderhook, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband: Jack Smith who died in 1984, sons: Ralph
Fish, Delbert Fish and Keith Fish.
Funeral services and in interment in Viewmonte Rural Cemetery will be at the
convenience of the family.
Pauline (Polly) A. Freer, 89, of Garden Street, Red Hook, died January 18,
2009 at Northern Dutchess Hospital after a brief illness.
Born May 16, 1919, in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late Gordon
S. V. and Irene (Ham) Andrews.
Pauline graduated from Pawling Central School, attended Cornell University
and Krissler School of Business in Poughkeepsie. She was Post Master in the town
of Clermont, an Administrative Assistant at the Clermont Fruit Packers, a clerk
in the Columbia County Tax Collector’s Office and an Administrative Assistant at
the NYS Volunteer Firemen’s Home in Hudson until her retirement in 1985.
She was a 4-H Club Leader, involved with Columbia County Cooperative
Extension, and a transporter for RSVP "Ride" program. She was a member and
officer of the Southern Tier and the Red Hook Senior Citizens groups, a member
and officer of the Hudson Christian Women’s group, coordinator of the local "55
Alive" Program, a Director of the Clermont Historic Community Center, a member
and officer of the Clermont Fire Auxiliary, a member and on the parish council
of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Red Hook, a member of the Columbia County
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and the Northern Dutchess Hospital Auxiliary. For
many years she was a blood donor, having given gallons throughout her life time.
Pauline was predeceased by her husband Douglas who died May 23, 1995, and
brother, James E. Andrews in 2008.
Surviving are: four daughters and son-in-laws, Mary Ellen and Allen Kime,
Canastota, Linda and Nelson Bink, Gansevoort, Patricia and Ronald Hearst,
Orlando, FL and Diane and Glenn Markle, Rhinebeck, and a sister, M. Roberta
"Rosey" Andrews, Lagrangeville, Nine grandchildren, Christoper Beaudry, Nichole
Evans, Robert Bink, Jennifer Kime, Cheryl Alpaugh, Heather Tarkos, Patrick Kime,
Melissa Markle and Eric Markle; five great-grandchildren, Logan and Piper Evans,
John, Kyle and Allison Bink, Payton Alpaugh and Kaleigh Kime; as well as nieces
and nephews.
Services will be 11 am Friday January 23, 2009 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
of Red Hook.
Interment will follow in the St. Pauls Cemetery.
Memorial donations are requested to a Fire Company of Choice or a Chairty of
Choice.
Mary E. Hinkein 99 of Clermont died at Ferncliff Nursing Home of Rhinebeck
where she had resided since 1998.
Born August 27, 1909 in Greenview, Illinois she was the daughter of the late:
Edward and Mary Kunkel.
A homemaker she had worked for Orchard Hills of Red Hook many years ago. She
was a loving mother and grand mother.
Survivors include her sons: Ralph of Clermont, Paul and Jerry both of
Rhinebeck, her daughter Sharon Kline of Livingston., 17 grand children, 22 great
grand children and 4 great great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Walter who died in 1980, two sons Richard
and Donald.
Friends are invited to call 6 to 8 pm Monday January 19th at the
Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
Funeral services and interment in the Viewmonte Rural Cemetery will be at the
convenience of the family.
Memorial donations are requested to the Salvation Army 40 South 3rd
Street Hudson, NY 12534.
James Meacher 53 of Germantown died Christmas Day at his home after a long
illness.
Born August 30,1955 in Hudson, he was the son of John M. and Mary (Sackett)
Meacher of Germantown.
Mr. Meacher was a graduate of the Germantown Central School and Marist
College in Poughkeepsie. He had been employed as a Senior Manager with the
Taconic Farms, Inc. of Germantown for more than 34 years.
He was a member and former Deacon of the Germantown Reformed Church. A Three
Stooges enthusiast, he also enjoyed showing his restored Volkswagons.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife: Elfreda Ericson
Meacher who he married on May 27, 1979. His son and daughter-in-law: Robert J.
and Laci Meacher, Daughter and son-in-law: Lauren and Matthew Coon, daughters:
Dorothy Meacher and Anne Meacher; grandsons: Lukas J. Meacher and Noah M. Coon.
One brother, John Meacher, two sisters, Melanie Betros and Maureen Meacher.
There are no calling hours.
A celebration of his life will be held 7pm Tuesday December 30. 2008 at the
Reformed Church of Germantown.
Interment will be in St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery of Red Hook
Henry E. Barnes 98 of Livingston died November 28th at the
Livingston Hills Nursing Home of Livingston where he had resided for the past 10
years.
Born December 8, 1909 in Sharon, Vermont he was the son of the late: Nathan
and Inez Barnes.
Prior to his retirement he had been self-employed in the Lawn and Garden
business from 1969 to 1989 in Burlington, Vermont.
Survivors include his sister-in-law: Alice Barnes of West Lebanon, NH,
Nephews Ernest Barnes of NH and Gordon Barnes of Vermont.
Private services and interment in the Pine Tree Cemetery of Sharon, Vermont
will be held at the convenience of the family.
Timothy Brightly 68 of Greenport died Sunday at Columbia Memorial Hospital.
Born March 21, 1940 in Hudson he was the son of the late: W H. Brightly Jr.
and Margaret Svingala.
For over 50 years he was a self-employed area builder.
Mr. Brightly was an avid Yankees fan, enjoyed deer hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his beloved companion, Laurie Moore, one son: Arthur of
Elizaville, two daughters: Samantha Brightly of Livingston and Dr. Rebecca
Martin of South Carolina. Three brothers Walter, Joseph and George, one sister:
Bunny Bjercke and 4 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his sister Margaret Brightly.
Calling hours are 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of
Germantown.
