U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentSamuel Grosberg
Teacher, 100
On December 26, 2006, the family of Samuel Judah Grosberg of Hurleyville watched with intense pain the passing of a most beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. Though he had passed his 100th birthday on November 6, his family was grateful for the additional days that they were granted.
Judah, as he was lovingly called, taught mathematics for 47 years to students in NYC’s best schools and always relished praising the students for their love of learning. He was as young a teacher as most of the students, and was almost rejected as a teacher because of his youth. He also taught aerial navigation and was a champion chess player. His lifelong knowledge and love of Judaism enabled him to speak freely about it, and no doubt influenced his grandsons to earn their degrees as Rabbis. Judah and the former Sally Efromson were married 28 years ago and lived in Hurleyville and Florida.
Grieving for him are his wife Sally; his daughter, Debbie Rothberger and her husband, Rabbi Joseph Rothberger; his son, Rabbi Robert Grosberg; his ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and all of Sally’s family who loved him dearly.
A graveside eulogy was delivered in Queens December 27 by son-in-law, Rabbi Rothberger.
In a family statement, it was said, “We shall always miss beloved Judah, because he touched so many people in his lifetime. He made the world a better place. May his memory be for a blessing.”
John M. Redington Sr.
Salesman, 83
John M. Redington Sr. of Peoria, Ill. passed away at 7:54 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2007 at Proctor Hospital. He was 83.
He was born on April 15, 1923 in Liberty to Bernard A. and Catherine Mullen Redington.
He married Marjorie Dauch on February 25, 1951 in Park Forest, Ill.
John was a salesman in the steel industry for many years in Chicago and Peoria, and a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Marines.
He is survived by his wife; six daughters, Theresa (Douglas) Many of Quincy, Ill., Diane Redington (Roy Buchta) of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jayne (Anthony) Hawe of Victoria, B.C., Canada, Judith (David) Moore of Atlanta, Ga., Patricia Redington of Quincy, Ill., and Jennifer Redington of San Francisco, Calif.; one son, John (Debra) Redington of Peoria; twelve grandchildren; and four great-grandsons. He was predeceased by two brothers and one sister.
He was a graduate of Manhattan College in New York City.
He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, where a Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Jason Gray officiating. Additional visitation will be held thirty minutes before the Mass.
Cremation rites will be accorded after the Mass.
Burial of the cremains will be made in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Liberty at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, Pa., 2810 Carey Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
Frances Shapp
Retired Businesswoman, 78
Frances Shapp of Adventura, Fla. passed away January 22, 2007 at home of natural causes after an extended illness. She was 78.
Born October 11, 1928 in Brooklyn to Morris and Bertha Roth, she graduated high school and married Al Shapp, had one son, Jay, and raised two foster children, Ronny and Sandy.
She grew up in Brooklyn, moved to South Fallsburg, married and moved to Wurtsboro, then Manhattan, eventually retiring to Point East in Adventura, Fla.
She had received degrees in literature and accounting and went on to accumulate many college credits in subjects of her interest throughout her life.
Co-owner of the original Shappy’s Luncheonette in Wurtsboro for many years, she went on to work at Kutsher’s Country Club as head paymaster and then retired after working 19 years for the NYC Department of Health in Otisville, and the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development in Manhattan.
A lifetime member of the Wurtsboro Hebrew Congregation, supporter and contributor to many civic organizations and causes, her interests were raising her son, reading and working with many varied charitable groups throughout her lifetime.
Survivors include her past husband, Al Shapp of North Miami Beach, Fla.; son, Jay Shapp of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly from Wurtsboro; her brother, Stanley Roth of Delray Beach, Fla; and her lifelong friend, Lanny Kemmis of Chipley, Fla.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Meyer Roth of South Fallsburg .
There will be no formal burial service, gatherings of friends and family will be held to honor her memory and celebrate her life this week in Adventura, and in Wurtsboro next week. Contact her son Jay for details.
A special heartfelt thanks to her devoted aid, Lillian Larkin, who was her friend and companion in the last several years of her life.
Donations may be made to the Wurtsboro Hebrew Congregation, Wurtsboro, NY 12790.
George Olsen Jr.
Machinist, 62
George Olsen Jr. of Lakewood, Pa., a machinist at Poppo Machine Shop in Lakewood, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007 at Mercy Hospital, Scranton, Pa. He was 62.
The son of George and Sarah Segar Olsen, he was born October 1, 1944 in Callicoon. He was a member of the Northern Wayne Christian Fellowship Church.
Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Howard Olsen of Liberty, Melvin Olsen of Scottsville, Kentucky, Helen Hanslmaier of Jeffersonville, Marion Baker of Livingston Manor, and Herbert Olsen of Liberty; his aunt, Ruth Segar of Jeffersonville, and several foster children and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 26 at the Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home in Jeffersonville
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 27 at the funeral home. The Reverend Lee Andrews will officiate.
Burial will be made in Fosterdale Cemetery, Fosterdale.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Mildred Denman
Retired Cook, 93
Mildred Denman of Woodbourne entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at the Skilled Nursing Unit at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. She was 93.
The daughter of Harrison and Nora VanTran Hadden, she was born October 7, 1913 in Woodbourne. She was the widow of Hugh A. Denman.
A family statement reads, “Gram was always happiest while with her loved ones. She also loved her knitting and her crossword puzzles.”
She was a retired cook from Fallsburg Central School and a member of the Woodbourne Reformed Church for over 75 years.
Survivors include her son, Carl H. Denman, and his wife, Marge, of Bradley; her three granddaughters, Carol VanDenberg and her husband, Dale, of Liberty; Linda Muthig and her husband, Dennis of Parksville; and Patricia Mullen, and her husband Mickey, of Bradley; her five great-grandsons, Michael, Kevin and Daniel VanDenberg and Devin and Ian Mullen. She was predeceased by two brothers, Earl and William Hadden.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 27 at the Reformed Church in Woodbourne. The Reverend Barbara Claypool will officiate.
Arrangements are by Colonial Memorial Funeral Home.
Thelma Hoffman
Homemaker, 98
Thelma Hoffman of Fremont Center, a lifelong resident of the area died Wednesday, January 24, 2007 in Hankins. She was 98.
She was born on August 30, 1908 to the late Charles and Ida Ross Hughs in Callicoon.
She was the widow of Louis Hoffman.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Obernburg, St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society and Bluebirds Home Bureau of Fremont Center.
Survivors include her four daughters, Kay Bacon and her husband, Jim of Raleigh, N.C., Marcia Bauer and her husband, Len of Hankins, Charlotte Ida Rosenberger and her husband, George of Fremont Center and Linda Charnok and her husband, Tom of Clarence; fourteen grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren.
Friends may call on Friday, January 26 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Upper Main Street in Callicoon.
Friday evening there will be a Rosary Service at 8 p.m. at the church.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Obernburg on Saturday, January 27 at 11 a.m. Father Gus Richardson, O.F.M., will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or Upper Delaware Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 238, Hankins, NY 12741.
Muriel D. Jaffe
Homemaker, 88
Muriel D. Jaffe of Liberty, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed to her eternal rest on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at Catskill Regional Medical Center. She was 88.
The daughter of David and Rae Dichter, she was born May 7, 1918 in Brooklyn.
Muriel married her late husband Max on June 16, 1940 and immediately became a member of the family business, Jaffe's Evergreen Manor Hotel, where she was the office manager, baker and Jack-of-all trades. She later became the office manager of Brender's Leghorns, where she was an integral part of the operation. In later life, she was the office manager of Kutsher's Camp Anwana, Inc.
Muriel was a very dynamic, community-minded person who served simultaneously as president of the Congregation Ahavath Israel Sisterhood and Hadassah. She served as the president of the Liberty Parent Teacher's Association and a member of the Liberty School Board during the construction period of the High School, and for a number of years thereafter. She also served on the BOCES Board.
She is survived by her sons, David and his wife, Ellen, of Liberty and Joseph and his wife, Nancy, of Weston, Conn.; five grandchildren, Elise and her husband, Daniel Sangeap; Michael Jaffe and his wife, Stephanie; Rachel and her husband, Patrick Mauceri; Adam Jaffe, and Amanda Jaffe; and four great-grandchildren, Abraham Sangeap, Kevin Jaffe, Max Mauceri and Lia Jaffe.
Muriel was predeceased by two sisters, Pauline Tolmage and Beatrice Waks.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 24 at Congregation Ahavath Israel with interment following at the Congregation's cemetery. Rabbi Ben Zion Chanowitz presided.
Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Ahavath Israel of Liberty, NY 12754 or to Hadassah.
Funeral arrangements are by Joseph Garlick Funeral Home.
Edith Ferraro
Homemaker, 81
Edith Ferraro passed on at Catskill Regional Medical Center on January 19, 2007. She was 81.
Born June 17, 1925 to Morris and Anna Liebman, she was a resident of the Roscoe Community Nursing Home since 2000.
Survivors include two sons, Miles Kavaller of Woodland Hills, California and John Kavaller of Jeffersonville; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A private memorial service was held Sunday, January 21, 2007.
Donations may be made to the Roscoe Community Nursing Home Activities Fund, Roscoe, NY 12776.
