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.
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Clarence A. Oakes, Jr., of Germantown entered into eternal rest in the early hours of July 19, 2010 after a long illness. Clarence now rests peacefully, leaving behind his 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.
