U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentWarren Clopton, 68
MR Groundskeeper
Warren Clopton of Monticello, a groundskeeper for the Monticello Raceway, died Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at the Seelig Division of the Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. He was 68 years of age.
The son the late Oscar and Bernice Crooks Clopton, he was born August 22, 1935, in Bayminette, Ala.
Mr. Clopton was a member of the Bethlehem Temple Church in Monticello.
In a family statement, it was said, "In loving memory of Warren 'Buddy' Clopton - when Buddy smiled, we knew everything was alright. We will miss you, our Buddy."
He is survived by three brothers, Daniel Clopton, Solomon Hooks and his wife, Tanya, and Reginald Clopton, all of Bayminette, Ala.; two sisters, Gladys Clopton of Bayminette, Ala., and Shirley Smith and her husband, Jasper, of Monticello; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Juanita Barnes and a brother-in-law, Willie Barnes.
Friends may call at the Ramsay's Funeral Home, 55 St. John St., Monticello, on Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at King's Chapel, Spring St., Monticello, on Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Mervin Armstead officiating.
Burial will be made in the Rock Ridge Cemetery in Monticello.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Temple Church Building Fund, Fairground Rd., Monticello, N.Y. 12701.
Delila G. Petro
Homemaker, 91
Delila G. Petro of Liberty, a homemaker and a lifelong area resident, died Monday, December 29, 2003, at the Ten Broeck Common Nursing Home in Lake Katrine. She was 91 years of age.
The daughter of the late Elmer R. and Lizzie Jane LeRoy Grant, she was born November 7, 1912, in Bradley. She was the widow of George Petro.
Mrs. Petro is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Brenda Petro of Bradley; a daughter, and son-in-law, Alma and Richard Woolbert of Silver Spring, Md.; a grandson, Curt Woolbert of Silver Spring, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St., Liberty, on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will be made in the Liberty Cemetery.
Rita G. D'Agata
Homemaker, 86
Rita G. D'Agata of New Port Richey, Fla., a homemaker and a former resident of White Sulphur Springs, died Sunday, January 4, 2004, at the Regional Medical Center in Bayonet Point, Florida. She was 86 years of age.
The daughter of the late Irving and Mary Corry Mulvihill, she was born April 1, 1917, in New York City. She was the widow of Peter D'Agata.
Mrs. D 'Agata was a member of St. Peter's Church in Liberty.
She is survived by two sons, Peter D'Agata of New Port Richey, Fla., and Stephen D'Agata of Kauneonga Lake; a daughter, Ida Antonelle of Watchung, N.J.; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, John P. D'Agata.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Liberty at 11:45 a.m. on Friday with the Rev. Ivan Csete officiating.
Burial will be made in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in White Sulphur Springs.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Ramsay's Funeral Home in Liberty.
Hilgrove Brewer
Dishwasher, 59
Hilgrove Brewer of Monticello, a dishwasher at the former Gager's Diner in Monticello for 23 years and a 30-year area resident, died Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at the Seelig Division of the Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. He was 59 years of age.
Born in Boston, Mass., he lived for a short time in Philadelphia, Pa.
It was said, "Mr. Brewer was an avid sports fan and his statistical knowledge of baseball was without peer. He had a great dedication to work and a very eccentric character, which was well loved and appreciated by many."
Although he had many friends, there are no known relatives.
Services were held Wednesday at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home in Monticello.
Burial was made in the Bloomingburg Rural Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Monticello Little League, P.O. Box 417, Monticello, N.Y. 12701.
Diane L. Brokhoff
Homemaker, 41
Diane Lynn Brokhoff of Monticello, a homemaker and a longtime area resident, died Monday, January 5, 2004, at her home. She was 41 years of age.
She was born March 7, 1962, in Ridgewood, N.J.
In a family statement, it was said, "Diane was a loving person who put everyone else above herself. The world won't be the same without her as she will be truly missed."
She is survived by her father, Ronald Schaeffer and his wife, Gayle, of Suffern; her mother, Trudy Wylie of New Windsor; her husband, Franco Incanno, at home; a daughter, Tanya Schaeffer, at home; three brothers, Michael Schaeffer of Central Valley, Keith Barclay of Sloatsburg and Bruce Barclay of Suffern; three sisters, Cindy Gross of Milford, Pa., Maryann Dawson of Suffern, and Tina Cloran of Queensbury; and 16 nieces and nephews.
Services were held at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home in Monticello on Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550 or to the Oncology Dept. at Catskill Regional Medical Center, P.O. Box 280, Harris, N.Y. 12742.
Millicent Elmore
Ret. Farmer, 88
Millicent Haight Trowbridge Elmore of Middletown, a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, January 3, 2004, at Park Manor Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Middletown. She was 88 years of age.
The daughter of the late William Jay and Helen Knapp Reed Trowbridge, she was born May 13, 1915, in Monticello. She was the widow of Floyd Elmore who died in 1994.
Her American ancestry dated back to 1729, before the Revolutionary War. She and her late husband owned a farm.
Mrs. Elmore was a member of the Beaverkill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She had been active in church activities and the Grange in the past.
She is survived by several relatives. Mrs. Elmore was predeceased by a sister, Hazel Anton,
Services were held Thursday at the Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home in Middletown with the Rev. William Wildeman officiating.
Cremation was made at the Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope.
Burial of the cremains will be made in the family lot in the Hurleyville Cemetery in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Ronald D. Paes
Truck Driver, 62
Ronald D. Paes of Loch Sheldrake, a truck driver, died Friday, January 2, 2004, at the Seelig Division of the Catskill Regional Medical Center, He was 62 years of age.
The son of the late Antonio and Florence Geizelhardt Paes, he was born September 15, 1941, in Ellenville.
A Naval veteran, he served on the USS Kaskaskia.
Mr. Paes is survived by his wife, Laurie Edwards, and a daughter, Renee Paes, both of Sundown; two sons, Kenneth Paes of Kerhonkson and Steven Paes of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two brothers, Anthony Paes of Napanoch and Joseph Paes of Middletown; three sisters, Donna Schoonmaker and Gail Countryman of Accord and Linda Roosa of Wurtsboro; several step-children; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews He was predeceased by a daughter, Amy, and a brother, John Paes.
A memorial service will be held at a later date
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 95 Schwenk Dr., Kingston, N.Y. 12401.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Colonial Memorial Funeral Home in Woodbourne.
Leonard G. Walz
Ret. Tool Maker, 85
Leonard George Walz of East Branch, a retired tool maker for Bendix in Sidney, died Sunday, January 4, 2004, at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty. He was 85 years of age.
The son of the late George M. and Ethel Mae Sampson Walz, he was born October 31, 1918, in New York City.
He was a World War II veteran.
Mr. Walz is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and David Vargas of Silver City, N. Mex.; a brother and sister-in-law, Jay and Jeannet Walz of Swan Lake; a granddaughter, Andrea Vargas; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, 195 Broadway, Monticello, with the Rev. Robert Pinto officiating.
Burial will be made in the Evergreen Cemetery in Bethel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 95 Schwenk Dr., Kingston, N.Y. 12401.
