U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentRita A. Garde
Home Health Aide, 73
Rita Agnes Garde of Narrowsburg, a homemaker, home health care aide and 35-year area resident, died Tuesday, October 3, 2000, at the Seelig Division of Community General Hospital in Harris. She was 73 years of age.
The daughter of the late Nicholas and Josephine Sullivan Walsh, she was born June 24, 1927, in New York City. She was the widow of Thomas Garde, who died in 1998.
Mrs. Garde was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and its Rosary Society and the Tusten Senior Citizens, all in Narrowsburg.
She is survived by ten children, Theresa Fuchs of Charlotte, N. C., Peter Grieco of Alden, Doreen Dial of El Cajon, Calif., Robert Garde of Austin, Texas, Tommy Mattimore of Sebring, Fla., Dona Garde of Highland, Jeanmarie Taninies of Hawley, Pa., Michelle Rembish of Cochecton, Christine Garde of San Diego, Calif., and Pauline Klusmeyer of Charlotte, N.C.; a sister, Josephine Gerrity of Narrowsburg; a brother, Richard Walsh of New Port Richey, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Rasmussen Sons Funeral Home in Narrowsburg on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
A wake service will be held Friday evening.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Narrowsburg with the Rev. Thomas Jones officiating.
Interment will be made in St. Francis Cemetery in Narrowsburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tusten Volunteer Ambulance or to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, both at Narrowsburg, N.Y. 12764.
Paul Boehm Jr., 74
Ret. TWA Bldg. Mech.
Paul H. Boehm Jr. of Harris, a retired building mechanic for TWA in New York City and a 10-year area resident, died Wednesday, October 4, 2000, at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York. He was 74 years of age.
The son of the late Paul and Irene Hornbeck Boehm, he was born December 23, 1925, in New York City.
In a family statement, it was said, "He was a wonderful husband and father."
A World War II Army veteran, he was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Mr. Boehm was a member of the Bailey-Richman Post No. 9588, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sullivan County Disabled American Veterans and the Sullivan County Conservation Club, all in Monticello. He was a life member of the US Power Squadron in Long Island, a life member of the NYS Rifle and Pistol Association, a member of the Sullivan County Historical Society in Hurleyville and a member of the Tri-Valley AARP in Grahamsville.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Holman Boehm, at home; two sons, Paul Boehm III of Dix Hills and Scott Boehm of Queens; three grandchildren, Melissa Boehm, Matthew Boehm and Charles Reyes. He was predeceased by a daughter, Diana Boehm.
Friends may call at the Harris Funeral Home, West Street at Buckley, Liberty, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Baker officiating.
Burial will be made in the Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery in Liberty.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sullivan County Conservation Club, Monticello, N.Y. 12701.
Walter R. Fuller Jr.
Ret. Rural Route Carrier, 69
Walter R. Fuller Jr. of Sparrowbush, a retired Port Jervis rural route carrier and lifelong resident of the area, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006 at Bon Secours Community Hospital. He was 69.
The son of the late Walter R. Sr. and Louise E. Conklin Fuller, he was born February 20, 1937 in Port Jervis.
He was a member of the Sparrowbush United Methodist Church; Postal Workers Union; CSEA, and the Retreads Motorcycle Club. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Jean M. Decker Fuller, at home; five sons, Walter R. Fuller III and his wife Margo of Port Jervis, Keith A. Fuller and his wife Claire of Newport, Vt., Michael A. Fuller and his wife Dawn of Pond Eddy, Mark R. Fuller and his wife Ronda of Port Jervis and Joseph J. Fuller and his fiancée Tammy of Barryville; a daughter, Daphne Ann Fuller of Sparrowbush; two brothers, Edward Fuller and his wife Margie of Port Jervis, and LeRoy Fuller of North Carolina; two sisters, Arlene Stewart and her husband Tom of Port Jervis, and Susann VanNostrand of Matamoras, Pa.; 13 grandchildren, Rachel, Stephanie, Amanda, Matthew, Ryan, Brittany, Mark, Sarah, Brandilee, DeSire, Jasmine Marie, Seth and Nicholas; nine great-grandchildren, Jordon, Nicolas, Logan, Lily, Cameron, Sage, Jayce, Keegan and Taja; and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Louis and Gary Fuller.
Friends may call from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, December 22 at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 East Main Street, Port Jervis.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 23, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Mayer officiating.
Burial will be made in Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sparrowbush Fire Dept., Main St., Sparrowbush, NY 12780.
Ruben Ruiz
Retired Food Server, 64
Ruben Ruiz of South Fallsburg, a retired food server at Grossingers and the Concord Resorts and a longtime area resident, died Saturday, December 16, 2006 at his home. He was 64.
He was born December 5, 1942 in Puerto Rico.
Survivors include his wife, Yamila Ruiz, at home; one son, Pedro Ruiz of South Fallsburg; two daughters, Soraya Ruiz Abderrashman of New York City and Isént Yanera Ruiz of Puerto Rico; one brother, Jose Negron of Puerto Rico; two sisters, Magie Negron and Lydia Negron, both of Puerto Rico; one grandson, Isuel Estrada Ruiz; one granddaughter, Verushka Jimenez; and one great-grandson, Hector David Gonzalez Jimenez.
A Memorial Mass was held Thursday at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Broadway, Monticello. The Rev. Robert Ginel will officiate. Burial will be made in Puerto Rico.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home West St. at Buckley, Liberty.
Helen Duffy Jones
Homemaker, 92
Helen Duffy Jones of Milanville, Pa., a homemaker and longtime resident of the area, died Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, Pa. She was 92 years of age.
The daughter of the late John and Nellie Moloney Jones, she was born January 6, 1914 in Brooklyn. She was the widow of Nathaniel Jones who died in 1995.
A family statement said, “A loving mother and grandmother, she was a big part of our lives. She will be greatly missed by all.”
She is survived by three children, Robert of New Jersey, Ronald and his wife Joann of Milanville, Pa., and Maureen Leslie of Clarks Summit, Pa.; five grandchildren, Chad Jones, Linda Farrah, Richard Leslie, Caroline Leslie, and Kelly Pergolese; and five great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Roger Jones, and a brother.
Funeral services were held Thursday at St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church in Narrowsburg with the Rev. William Scully officiating.
Burial was made in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Mid-Hudson Chapter, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Ste. 102, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4027.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rasmussen Funeral Home, Narrowsburg.
Despina Ashmead
Cashier, 61
Despina Ashmead of Monticello, a longtime cashier for the Monticello Trading Post, died Saturday, December 16, 2006 at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Newburgh. She was 61.
The daughter of Joseph and Katherine Agoratus Blanchard, she was born July 23, 1945 in Bayshore. She was the widow of Charles Ashmead.
Survivors include her daughter, Randi Malachowski and her husband Dariusz of Cockeysville, Md.
She was predeceased by a brother, William Blanchard.
Cremation was made at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc., Monticello.
Veronica A. Johnson
Manager, 59
Veronica A. Hasbrouck Johnson of Middletown died peacefully Monday, December 18, 2006 at her residence. She was 59.
The daughter of the late Adrian R. Hasbrouck and Mary M. Piegel Hasbrouck, she was born September 5, 1947 in Middletown.
She was employed as a manager at Saxony Manor Apts., Middletown. She was a caring unselfish person who always put everyone else first.
She is survived by her loving companion, Eugene R. Lemieux of Middletown; a beloved daughter, Christina A. Terranova and her husband, Gino, of Middletown; two cherished granddaughters, Gianna C. and Isabella E. Terranova of Middletown; her devoted mother, Mary Hasbrouck; three sisters, Elizabeth M. Zanetti and her husband, Frederic, Valerie C. Hasbrouck, and Maryann P. Skrobanski and her husband, Richard, all of Middletown; three brothers, Paul R. Hasbrouck of Monticello, and John S. Hasbrouck and Robert E. Hasbrouck of Middletown; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Middletown.
Burial was made in St. Joseph Cemetery, Middletown.
Vernon C. Sutherland
Retired Mechanic, 77
Vernon C. Sutherland of White Sulphur Springs, a lifelong area resident, died Monday, December 18, 2006 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. He was 77.
He was born April 8, 1929 in Liberty to the late Edward and Linda Pease Sutherland.
He was a retired mechanic for Local 825 Operating Engineers Union in Newburgh, a member of the White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church, and a 42-year member of the White Sulphur Springs Fire Department, and the former president and commissioner of the White Sulphur Springs Fire District.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Pelton Sutherland, at home; a son, Gregory Sutherland and his companion Jutta of White Sulphur Springs; three daughters, Debbie Smith of Cape Coral, Fla., Denise Brasington of Tucson, Ariz., and Cherie Meci and her husband, Norman, of Middletown; eight grandchildren, Kim Prior, Karen Scuderi, Raymond C. Smith, Ryan Smith, Sacheen Yates, Kaila Brasington, Kayia Thomas and Joshua Meci; and five great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son, Gary Sutherland and a brother, Chandler Pease.
Cremation was made at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 22, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bridgette LeConey will officiate.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes, Inc., Liberty.
