U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentJohn H. Dill
Retired NYSEG Emp., 70
John H Dill of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Woodbourne, passed away on July 13, 2007. He was 70.
The son of Rita Dill and the late John Howard Dill, he was born July 7, 1937.
A NYSEG employee for 37 years, he was a past chief of the Woodbourne Fire Department; a member of the Liberty Elks; and a lifetime member of the Woodbourne Hunting Club.
John is survived by his wife, Beverly O’Hearn-Dill of Fort Myers, Fla.; a brother, James Dill of Greenfield Center; three children, Constance Dill of Neversink, Diane Koval of Garnerville, and Michael Dill of Marlboro; two stepdaughters, Colleen Flynn and Darlene DeNooyer, both of Ballston Spa; five grandchildren, Timothy, Megan, Joseph, Kayla, and Lindsey; and many nieces and nephews, cousins and caring friends.
Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family
Karoline Kleinman
Formerly of Monticello, 83
Karoline Kleinman, formerly of Monticello, passed away on July 9, 2007 after a long illness at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center in Albany.
The daughter of Oscar and Tillie Sussman Smith, she was born May 16, 1924 in the Bronx. She was the widow of Albert Kleinman, who died July 23, 2003.
She attended Evander Childs High School in New York City and Sullivan County Community College, and graduated from the State University at New Paltz. She worked for Sullivan County Social Services until her retirement.
She was an animal lover who did volunteer work with the Sullivan County SPCA, and loved to travel. She spent at least two weeks every year traveling to Europe, Israel, or the Mediterranean.
She is survived by her daughter, Anita and her husband James Orsino of Greenville; her son, Gary Kleinman and his wife Lucille of Clinton Township, Mich.; four grandchildren, James Orsino Jr., (Nicole) Shoshana, Miriam and Yosef Kleinman; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Ethan Orsino; and three nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Smith; and a sister, Eleanor Sandler.
Karoline’s family would like to thank the entire staff of the Blue Unit at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center for the wonderful care they gave her during her long illness.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, July 11 at the Workmen’s Circle Cemetery, Monticello.
Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Lovers, PO Box 6426, Albany, NY 12206 or to the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center, 180 Washinton Ave., Ext., Albany, NY 12203.
Kenneth D. Niemann
Lifelong resident, 49
Kenneth D. Neimann, 49, who lived at the home of his sister-in-law, Joanne Niemann of Bridgeport, and was formerly a lifelong resident from Hurleyville, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2007.
Kenneth was born January 7, 1958 at Liberty Loomis Hospital.
He worked for 30 years at Sullivan Industries. He enjoyed watching pro wrestling, swimming, dogs and Pokemon Trading Cards.
He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Niemann; two brothers, Michael Niemann of Caledonia, Michigan and Edward Niemann of Port St. Lucie, Florida; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins who loved him dearly.
He was predeceased by his father, Donald F. Niemann; and two brothers, Timothy W. Niemann and John W. Niemann.
A memorial service will be held at the home of Joanne Niemann at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 13, at 8432 Lakeshore View Drive in Bridgeport.
Another memorial service will be held in Hurleyville on Saturday, July 21, at 11 a.m. at the Hurleyville Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sullivan ARC, 162 East Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701.
Nancy Podhorzer
Former Office Manager, 71
Nancy Podhorzer of Loch Sheldrake, a former medical office manager and longtime area resident, died July 10, 2007 at Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, after a short illness. She was 71.
The daughter of Robert and Sidnye Foster Werbin, she was born November 6, 1935 in Passaic, NJ.
She was president of the Loch Sheldrake Senior Club for over three years, a member of Hadassah, Jewish Woman’s International, and a volunteer at CRMC Harris.
She is survived by her husband, Leo Podhorzer, at home; her son, Marc Rickey; her daughter, Debra Rickey York; her sisters, Ina Gorfinkel and Edie Sorkin, both of NJ; her grandchildren, Ryan and Sarah Rickey and Ashley York; stepchildren, Barbara Falkowitz of New City and Donna Chmielnik of Congers, and stepgrandchildren, Michael, Ian, Robert and Vanessa.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 12 at the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home, Inc., Monticello. Rabbi Marvin Goldman officiated.
Burial was made in the Passaic Junction Hebrew Cemetery, Saddle Brook, NJ.
Susan Callahan
Case Manager, 46
Susan Sybil Callahan of Walker Valley died unexpectedly on Friday, June 8, 2007 at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. She was 46.
Born in Suffern, on June 26, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Edith Hasting Callahan and John C. Callahan of Orangeburg.
She was employed as a Specialist Case Manager at Occupations, Inc., Middletown.
Susan is survived by a brother, Andrew Mark Callahan of Bloomingburg; stepsisters, Tina Roth of Cuddebackville, Veronica Meyer and Desi Placco of Bloomingburg, and Melanie Mann of Stony Point; a stepbrother, Ronald Mann; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to join the family in a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 15 at The First Unitarian Society of Rockland County in Pomona. The Reverend Harry C. Green will be officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to The First Unitarian Society of Rockland County, 130 Conklin Road, Pomona, NY 10970.
Arrangements are under the guidance of the Morse Funeral Home Inc., Middletown.
Marion F. Hewlett
Ret. Owner of Garage, 77
Marion Frances Hewlett of Swan Lake, a lifelong area resident and the co-owner with her husband of Ronnie's Garage in Swan Lake for many years, died Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at the Arden Hill campus of the Orange Regional Medical Center in Goshen. She was 77 years of age.
The daughter of the late Lester and Myrtle Kortright Smith, she was born March 16, 1926, in Woodbourne.
In a family statement, it was said, "Marion spent her life helping and serving others."
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ronald Hewlett, at home; a son, Ronald Hewlett Jr. of Liberty; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Gordon Bedell of Monticello; a brother, Lester "Butch" Smith of Woodbourne; a sister, Lorraine Murray of Middletown; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Linda S. Herbert, and a brother, Raymond W. Smith.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St., Liberty.
Burial will be made in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in White Sulphur Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Swan Lake Fire Department, Swan Lake, N.Y. 12783 or to the charity of one's choice.
Edward J. Guzzo
Ret. Truck Driver, 77
Edward J. Guzzo of Roscoe, a retired truck driver and a longtime area resident, died Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at the Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton. He was 77 years of age.
The son of the late Joseph and Angela Gatti Guzzo, he was born March 7, 1926, in Harlem. He was the widower of Josephine Grella Guzzo who died in 2000.
A World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Floyd Keener American Legion Post #315 and the Harold Wood Post #5911, Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Roscoe; the Montvale Elks Lodge and was a former member of the Rockland Hose Company. He and his wife were former owners of the Fairway Inn in Roscoe.
He is survived by two sons, Michael Guzzo of Las Vegas, Nev., and Philip Guzzo and his wife, Tammie, of Roscoe; three daughters, Stephanie Guzzo of North Carolina, Juliann Streng and her husband, Michael, of East Meadow, and Giniene Mojica of West Palm Beach, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Ave., Roscoe, with the Rev. Daniel L. Hulseapple officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Floyd Keener American Legion Post #315, or the Harold Wood Post #5911, VFW, both at Roscoe, N.Y. 12776.
Winifred Bowman
Ret. Teacher, 77
Winifred Bowman of Bloomingburg, a retired teacher and flying enthusiast, died Friday, January 30, 2004, at the Arden Hill campus of the Orange Regional Medical Center in Goshen. She was 77 years of age.
The daughter of the late Henry G. and Ethel G. Harrington, she was born August 15, 1926, in Brooklyn.
She attended Brooklyn College where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. She taught at Highland Manor Junior College in New Jersey for one year and then in Spring Valley at Pomona Junior High School for 19 years.
In a statement by her husband, it was said, "Whatever I enjoyed, she did too! When I got my pilot's license, she felt that two pilots were safer than one, and proceeded to earn her license. . . Although we sometimes had to 'sit out' bad weather on the ground, in 20 years of ownership (of a single-engine Cessna airplane) of that one airplane, we never had a single accident! . . . Living in Rockland County during our teaching years, we bought an abandoned farm outside of Bloomingburg (not far from Sha-Wan-ga Valley Airport) as a summer retreat, but soon sold our New City home and moved here full time. This involved commuting to our schools at Spring Valley and Pearl River for 11 years, until our retirement in 1981. . . When I joined the Pine Bush Community Band, Winnie didn't want to be left out, so when the director asked her to beat the bass drum she accepted. She taught herself to read the drum music and became part of the group. The band took part in the Ellenville Flag Day to Fourth of July concerts and parades and summer concerts in the gazebo in Pine Bush, and many other concerts around the area. . . Togetherness was Winnie's strong suit, and she will be sorely missed by her husband and many friends. 'Til death do us part' was our by-word and never has it been more faithfully followed!"
Mrs. Bowman also enjoyed boating and motorcycling. She was a life member of the National Rifle Association with a Rifle Safety Instructor's rating. She and her husband joined the Civil Air Patrol and she organized and ran a target shooting group in the rifle range in the armory where the Orangeburg CAP Cadet Squadron met. She earned the rank of 1st Lieutenant in the CAP.
She is survived by her husband of more than 52 years, Delbert Bowman, at home; two sons, Rodger and his wife, Melody and their three daughters, Genevieve, Elizabeth and Kathleen, all of Derby, Conn., and Robin Bowman of Indian Trail, N.C.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the William Gagan Funeral Home, 1525 Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush.
B. Imogene Reilly
Ret. Court Offc., 93
B. Imogene "Jean" Reilly of Thompson Ridge, a lifelong area resident and a retired 24-year court officer for Goshen, died on her birthday, February 1, 2004, at the Orange County Residential Health Care Facility in Goshen. She was 93 years of age.
The daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Emma Greaves, she was born February 1, 1911, in Circleville. She was the widow of Charles Reilly.
Mrs. Reilly was a member of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Thompson Ridge and a Red Cross Gray Lady volunteer at the Horton Hospital for many years.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret A. and David Bush of Smallwood and Barbara M. and Gerald Berry of Circleville; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by three brothers, Walter Greaves, Russell Greaves and Horace Greaves; a sister, Dorothy Regina; and a great-grandson, Henry Irving Cummings.
Private memorial services and burial of the cremains will be made in the spring.
