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Priest, 78
Rev. Laurence H. Gibney of Salisbury Mills, a lifelong resident of the area, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Cornwall. He was 78.
The son of the late Laurence Gibney and Anne Cooney Gibney, he was born on March 2, 1929 in Newburgh.
Father Gibney was a priest for 53 years, retiring as Pastor of St. Joseph's R.C. Church in New Windsor. He was a former Pastor at St. Anastasia Church in Harriman, St. Peter’s Church in Liberty, and Holy Name Church in Otisville. He was also a Chaplain for the New York City Department of Correction.
Father Gibney grew up in West Grove, (which is now the West Point property), before moving to nearby Highland Falls, where he was raised and served his first Mass in Sacred Heart Church 53 years ago. He was ordained on May 14, 1954.
He is survived by nieces and nephews, Francis, Anne, Larry, Peter and John Pavek, and many cousins. He is also survived by his closest and best friend of 50 years, Vincent Angelo.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 19 at 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Most Precious Blood, 42 Walnut St., Walden with His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop of New York officiating.
Interment will follow in Peacedale Cemetery, Highland Falls.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.
Funeral arrangements were made by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes, Monroe.
Albert D. Schmitt
Ret. Bank VP, 79
Albert D. Schmitt of Leesburg, Fla., formerly of Montgomery, a retired Vice President for the Valley Bank, Walden, died Monday, June 11, 2007 at his home in Leesburg, Fla. He was 79.
The son of Charles and Mary Fitzgerald Schmitt, he was born January 24, 1928 in Montgomery. He was the widower of Pearl MacMurtrie Schmitt.
He was a World War II Navy Veteran, former member and treasurer of the Walden Rotary, former treasurer for the Salvation Army, Walden Unit, former treasurer for the Walden Humane Society, and member of the Safe Deposits Association.
His favorite saying was, "keep your eye on the ball."
Survivors include two sons, Allan Schmitt and his wife, Sharon of Ohio and Robert Schmitt of Wallkill; two daughters, Linda Brookman and her husband, Edward of Marlborough, Conn. and Kathleen Nelson of Wethersfield, Conn.; one brother, Charles "Uncle Bill" Schmitt of Montgomery; four sisters, Margaret Bartle and Esther Manz, both of Montgomery, Anna Kaufman and Mary Faulk-ner, both of Rock Hill; five grandchildren, Benjamin, Hannah, Ethan, Jarrod, and Aidan; and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister, Kathryn Marcano.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery, Montgomery.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montgomery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery Library.
Arrrangements were made by the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc., Walden.
John M. Hammer
Ret. Maintenance, 88
John M. Hammer of Livingston Manor, a retired maintenance employee of the Liberty Central School District and a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, June 10, 2007 in the Sullivan County Adult Care Center, Liberty. He was 88.
The son of the late Oscar and Fannie LeRoy Hammer, he was born April 30, 1919 in White Sulphur Springs.
John had attended the Liberty United Methodist Church, Liberty and he had worked for various local independent contractors doing carpentry.
Survivors include his daughter, Phyllis Heins and her husband, Clark of Monticello; his son, Grant Hammer and his wife, Jane of Woodbourne; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Amback Hammer; a brother, Oscar Hammer, Jr.; and two sisters, Dorothy “Dolly” Rave and Anna Mae West.
Visitation will be Friday, June 22 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Home, West Street at Buckley, Liberty.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 23 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. The Rev. Larry Powell will officiate.
Burial will be in the Bon Air Cemetery, Roscoe.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Liberty United Methodist Church, 170 North Main Street, Liberty, NY 12754.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, Roscoe.
Grace Longwell
Retired Secretary, 98
Grace Longwell, a lifetime resident of Middletown until February 1997, died June 14, 2007 in Severn, Maryland at the home of her son, Robert Bell, after a short illness. She was 98.
The daughter of the late Perry and Abigail Black, she was born May 13, 1909 in Jeffersonville. She was the widow of Robert P. Bell and Elmer H. Longwell.
She was a secretary, employed by Orange and Rockland Utilities. She retired in 1974 after 29 years with the company.
Survivors include her son, Robert L. Bell and his wife, Mary of Severn, Md.; three grandchildren, Robert A. Bell and wife, Cindy of Oswega, Ill., Richard T. Bell and wife, Sherry of Odenton, Md. and David P. Bell and wife, Ashley of Odenton, Md.; four great grandchildren; and one niece.
A Memorial service was held at the Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. in Odenton, Md.
Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Middletown at a later date.
Amy Schutz
Amy Schutz, a longtime resident of Loch Sheldrake died Monday, May 28, 2007.
Amy was a lover of animals, she often collected recyclables in order to buy extra pet food and supplies for her local SPCA. She was a friend to all and loved her family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Amy is the daughter of Milton and Henrietta Schutz of Queens, both deceased.
She is survived by her cousins, Michael and Bonnie Sperling, their children, Jaime, Rianna, David and wife, LeeAnn and their children, Amelia and Sofia.
Funeral services were Thursday morning, May 31, 2007 at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, 130-04 Horace Harding Expressway, Flushing.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be sent to the New Hope Community Foundation and/or the SPCA in Rock Hill.
Richard Artus
Retired Clerk, 72
Richard Artus of Kauneonga Lake, a longtime area resident, died suddenly on Sunday, June 3, 2007 at his home. He was 72.
The son of the late Herman and Pauline Holzheid Artus, he was born October 29, 1934 in New York.
Richard was retired from his position as a clerk with the Sullivan County Department of Motor Vehicles in Monticello. He was a member of the White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church in White Lake and was a US Army Veteran serving his country during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his two daughters, Lynne Artus of Kauneonga Lake and Justine Artus-Whitcomb and her husband, Joseph of Phoenix, Ariz.; his brother, Robert Artus of Guilderland; three grandchildren, Anthony James Whitcomb, Hannah Grace Whitcomb and Kirah Whitcomb; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Sandra E. Artus, and a sister, Pauline Tipley.
Funeral services were held at the White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church in White Lake on Thursday, June 7, 2007.
Burial with military honors was made in Evergreen Cemetery, Bethel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church, Rt. 17B & Mattison Rd., White Lake, NY 12786.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes, Inc., Kauneonga Lake.
Robert Doland
Contractor, 72
Robert “Bob” Doland of Ferndale passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 5, 2007. He was 72.
The son of the late Walter Barnum and Adena Claudia Howard Doland, he was born August 16, 1934 in Elmira.
He was a self-employed contractor and landscaper in Sullivan County for 45 years, serving Grossinger’s, White Lake Homes and his favorite home, the Triangle Diner, where he had his own stool.
Survivors include his wife, Iris, at home; two daughters, Robin LaBagh of Youngsville and Denise Doland of Liberty; a stepdaughter, Jacqueline Goldworm of Sand Point, Idaho; three sons, Mark Doland, Mike Doland and John Doland, all of Liberty; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two sisters, Sylvia Wilson and Nancy Martin, both of Deland, Fla.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Richard, Bill and Howard Doland.
Memorial funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Ramsay’s Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St., Liberty. Deacon John Riley will officiate.
Sandra L. Roda
Former LPN, 60
Sandra L. Roda of the Town of Greenville, a lifelong resident of the area and a former Licensed Practical Nurse for Camp Laguardia, Chester, died Friday, June 1, 2007 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. She was 60.
Daughter of the late John McCahon and Mary F. Titus McCahon, she was born in Middletown on January 2, 1947.
She was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Middletown and member of The Ladies Auxiliary, Sparrowbush Fire Dept.
Survivors include her husband, Dick "Bones" Roda at home; three daughters, Tammy Sondermyer and husband, Kenneth of Monticello, Annette Weygant and husband, Kevin of Port Jervis, and Carole Adams of Knoxville, Tenn.; two sons, Ronald Adams of Fallsburg and David Adams and wife, Darlene of Monticello; three step-daughters, Susan Roda, Debra and Peggy Jo Roda, all of Middletown; step-sons, Richard Roda and wife, Jody of West Haven, Conn. and David Roda and wife, Jodi of Middletown; two brothers, Paul McCahon of Hyattsville, Md. and Michael McCahon of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Joan Applegate of Sparrowbush; brother-in-law, Warren Roda and wife, Doris of Otisville; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, Annabella Rose Wagner; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, June 10 at 1 p.m. in The Cornerstone Baptist Church, 65 Schutt Rd., Middletown with the Rev. Michael Switzer officiating.
Interment will be private.
Contributions may be made to a charity of donor's choice.
Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., Port Jervis.
