U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentElaine M. Cron
Ret. Grocer, 65
Elaine Mae Cron, a 22-year resident of Freeport, Fla., died Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at her home. She was 65 years of age.
The daughter of the late Harold and Inez Miller Depuy, she was born October 23, 1938, in Willowemoc. She was the widow of Lester Fredenburg.
She owned and operated the One Stop Grocery Store in Freeport, Fla., with her husband for nine years. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, August W. Cron of Freeport, Fla.; a son and daughter-in-law, Brian L. and Carla Fredenburg of Cooperstown; a step-son, Robert Cron of Tannersville; a daughter and son-in-law, Carla E. and James Griffith of Freeport, Fla.; a step-daughter, Sharon Cron of Ferndale; and two grandchildren, James and Kati Griffith.
Memorial services were held Friday at the Clary-Godwin Freeport Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Louis Taunton officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4 Jackson St. N.E., Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. 32548.
Patricia Robbins
Ret. Med. Asst., 65
Patricia D. Durland Robbins of Monticello, a longtime medical assistant at the former Hamilton Hospital in Monticello, died Thursday, January 1, 2003, after a battle with cancer. She was 65 years of age.
The daughter of the late John and Doris Decker Durland, she was born June 19, 1938.
She grew up in Hurleyville, moving to Monticello shortly after graduating and raised her sons there.
In a family statement, it was said, "Patricia's smiling face and generous heart will be remembered by her family, her many friends and the patrons of Gusar's Pharmacy where she worked for the last several years as an administrative assistant."
She is survived by her husband, Nelson Robbins; two sons, Jeffrey W. Cook and John W. Robbins; a daughter-in-law, Irene Cook; and three grandchildren, Laura, Ashleigh and Alex.
A celebration of her life was held on Monday at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home in Monticello.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550.
Louis Trieber
Ret. Navy Veteran, 68
Louis Trieber of Beach Lake, Pa., a lifelong resident of the area, died on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, Pa. He was 68.
The son of the late John and Ruth Hull Trieber, he was born August 15, 1939 in Port Jervis.
Louis was a retired Navy Vietnam veteran having served for 30 years. He was a member of the VFW.
A family statement read, “Louis was a big part of the family and was very well liked by everyone. He will be greatly missed.”
He is survived by his three sisters, Mary Ann Boutelle and her husband, Paul, of Barryville; Ruth Clouse and her husband, Richard, of Lackawaxen, Pa.; and Joan Hallock of Arkansas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Louis was predeceased by a brother, John Trieber.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, Sept. 20 at Gray-Rasmussen Funeral Home, Barryville.
Cremation was made at Lake Region Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
Leo John Graham
Ret. Technician, 82
Leo John Graham of Pisgah Forest, N.C., died Sunday, September 16, 2007 at the Elizabeth House Hospice in Hendersonville, N.C. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his children. He was 82.
Mr. Graham was born in Brooklyn, the son of Frank Graham and Gertrude Concannon of Swan Lake.
He was a graduate of Liberty High School and later served in the army during World War II. In 1953 he married Helen Sehm and lived in Jeffersonville. For 36 years he served as a technician for the NY Cooperative Dairy Cattle Breeder’s Association. He was a member of Saint George’s RC Church of Jeffersonville. In 1988, he and his wife moved to Brevard, N.C. where he was employed at the Glen Cannon Country Club in Brevard for 18 years.
As a young man, Mr. Graham was an accomplished athlete in baseball, boxing and volleyball. Throughout his life he was an avid golfer, bridge-player, prize-winning bowler and horse shoe player, winning the N.C. State Championship Senior Games in horseshoe pitching in his late 60s.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Matthew Graham and Kathryn Waters of Evansville, Ind., a son and son-in-law, Jeffrey Graham and Ken Hornbeck of Atlanta, Ga., a daughter and son-in-law, Maureen Graham and Adam Blake of Port Townsend, Wash.; a granddaughter, Aurora Sage Graham of Port Townsend, Wash.; a sister, Isabelle Sander of Youngsville, a sister, Eileen Kurey of Los Angeles, Calif., and a brother, James Graham of Youngsville; six nephews and one niece.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Elizabeth House Hospice (828) 692-9633.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in New York.
John A. Farrow
Retired Surveyor, 72
John A. “Laddie” Farrow III of Long Eddy, formerly of New Paltz, a retired surveyor for the New York State Department of Transportation, died Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at his home. He was 72.
The son of the late John A. and Dorothy Relyea Farrow, he was born September 10, 1934 in Beach Haven, NJ.
John served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953-56. He was an avid fisherman.
Survivors include three sons, Matthew E. Farrow of Romulus; Michael A. Farrow and his wife, Tracie, of Webster, and Terrance R. Farrow of Clarksville, Tenn.; one sister, Nancy Laughlin and her husband, Jim, of Alexandria, Va.; two nieces, Terri Moraca and Mandy Laughlin; and two nephews, Scott Witz and Jimmy Laughlin.
He was predeceased by his parents and one sister, Judy Sutrich.
Family and friends are invited to a Mass Intention for the Repose of His Soul on Sunday, September 23 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, New Paltz. The Rev. Maurice Moreau will officiate.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Ave., Roscoe.
Memorial Service for Mildred A. Cramer
A family memorial service and interment will be at the Halsey Cemetery in Long Eddy on Saturday, September 22, at 10 a.m. for Mildred A. Cramer (nee Armstrong) of Churchville, formerly of Long Eddy, Jamestown, and Ithaca, died at the age of 98 on Tuesday, June 12, 2007.
Dear wife of the late Roger William Cramer; beloved mother of Barbara (John) Henry and Bruce (Mary Ann) Cramer; beloved grandmother of James (Diem) Henry, Kathleen (Tom) Adair, Christy (Brad) Brewer, and Scott (Heather) Cramer; beloved great-grandmother of Taryn, Alexis, and Logan Brewer, Braden and Mason Cramer and Ryan Henry; dear aunt of June (Leo) Gildersleeve (nee Armstrong); and friend of many throughout her life.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Althea Williamson
USPO Emp., 85
Althea Williamson of Gardiner, died Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Golden Hill Health Care Facilities, Kingston. She was 85.
She was born September 29, 1921 in Gardiner, the daughter of the late Merritt and Etta (Hoffman) Buttles. Althea married Isaac A. Williamson, Jr. He predeceased her February 18, 2004.
She was employed by US Post Office, Gardiner and was a member of the Reformed Church of Gardiner.
Survivors include her two daughters, Marion Edwards of Gardiner and Lynn Metcalf of Saugerties; Grandsons, Isaac DeLuca of Brooklyn and Jason Edwards of Bloomingburg; great-granddaughters, Krista Edwards and Rebecca Edwards of Bloomingburg; one sister, Marion Dunbar of Kingston.
She was predeceased by her infant son, Edward Williamson; and brother, Merritt Buttles.
The funeral will be Saturday, September, 22, 2007 at 10 a.m. at The Reformed Church of Gardiner, Route 44/55, Gardiner with Rev. Gary Sissel officiating.
Cremation took place in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh.
Memorials may be made to Reformed Church of Gardiner, Route 44/55, Gardiner, NY 12525.
Arrangements under the direction of Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., New Paltz.
Jannie V. Mathis
Ret. Bus Driver, 75
Jannie V. Mathis of Pine Bush, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2007 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. She was 75.
The daughter of the late Darsel Smith and Elizabeth King, she was born in Suffern on January 8, 1932. She was the widow of William J. Mathis.
Jannie was a retired school bus driver for the Monroe-Woodbury School District, Central Valley. She was a member of American Legion Post #488 Ladies Auxiliary in Monroe; member of Walker Valley Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary; honorary member of Pine Bush American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and honorary member of Pine Bush Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include her son, William M. Mathis and his companion, Laura, of Bloomingburg; daughter, Debbie Brush and husband, Peter, of Pine Bush; brother, Carl King and sister, Dolsie Root, both of West Haven, Conn.; grandchildren, Jason Mathis, Scott Brush and Janna Brush; and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Sissy E. Mathis Brown, and a sister, Gladys De Fonzo.
Cremation will be made at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 419 E. Main St., Middletown, NY 10940.
Funeral arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc., Monroe.
