Lydia N. Brown
Wallkill, NY
Lydia N. Brown of Wallkill, NY, a homemaker and a 36 year resident of the area died Saturday, April 7, 2007, in Kingston. She was 78.
The daughter of Thomas P. and Roberta Bond Neet, she was born March 15, 1929 in Versailles Kentucky.
Lydia had attended the University of Kentucky for Journalism.
A family statement reads, " Her love and her life was her family and welcomed all who visited with and open heart."
Survivors include her
Husband William S. Brown at home
Son- Stephen M. Brown and Debbie of Rock Hill , NY
Son- Mark T. Brown and wife Lori of Palmyra, VA
Daughter-Grace "Jean" Brown of Wallkill NY
Stepson- Daniel Ulrich and wife Dianne of Lebanon, Ohio
Grandchildren-Samuel Brown, Matthew Brown, Justin Brown, Ryan Ulrich, Rani Ulrich
Nieces and nephews
She was predeceased by two brothers, Tom and John Neet
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 10, 2007 from 5-8pm. at the Wallkill Funeral Home, 12 Bonaventura Ave, (Rte 208) in the Hamlet of Wallkill.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 11, 2007, 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Pastor Robert Pinto will officiate.
Burial will be in Lebanon Cemetery in Lebanon, OH.
In Lieu of flowers the family askes that memorial contributions may be made to Parkinsons Association or Hospice of Duthcess Ulster, 34 Broadway, Kingston NY 12401
Arrangements were made by the Wallkill Funeral Home.
Peter Maiorano
Kauneonga Lake, NY
Peter Maiorano a 15-year resident of Kauneonga Lake, passed away on Thursday April 5, 2007 at Troy Community Hospital in Troy, PA. He was 35.
Peter was born in Brooklyn on July 4, 1971 to Robert and Dorothy Bezirjian Maiorano. He was a communicant of St. Peter’s Church in Monticello.
His parents of Kauneonga Lake, one brother Dominick Maiorano and wife Mary Beth of Belle Harbor,NY and two sisters Valerie Toal and husband Sheamus of West Nyack,NY and Ellen Blais and husband Timothy of Ferndale,NY, and several nieces and nephews survive him.
Friends may call at Ramsay’s Funeral Homes,Inc. 3534 Route 55 Kauneonga Lake on Monday April 9, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday evening at 8:00PM. Rev. Ivan Csete will officiate.
Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory Newburgh at the convenience of the family.
The family requests donations in Peter’s memory are made to Troy Community Hospital 100 John Street Troy, Pennsylvania 16947.
Arrangements by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes,Inc. Kauneonga Lake.
Sean Michael Graziano
Rocco Daniel Graziano
Otisville, NY
Sean Michael Graziano and Rocco Daniel Graziano, of Otisville infant twins of Stacy Struk and Michael Graziano died prematurely Friday, April 6th, 2007 at Orange Regional Medical Center at Horton, Middletown, New York.
They are survived by their parents of Otisville, Maternal Grandmother Marion Struk of Middletown, Maternal Grandfather Michael Struk of Woodcliff Lake, NJ Paternal grandmother Lucilla Mann, Paternal grandfather Frank Graziano Paternal great grandmother Francis Mann all of Otisville.
Graveside Services will be Tuesday April 10th at 11 AM in Howells Cemetery, Howells, New York. with the Reverend Jeffrey Farley officiating Arrangements are under the guidance of Morse Funeral Home Inc, Middletown, NY.
Billie Jo Curry
Parksville, NY
Billie Jo Curry of Parksville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday April 3, 2007. She was 39.
She was born in Liberty on November 21, 1967 to Robin and Linda Edwards Tyler. She worked as a bus monitor for Gershowitz Transportation of Liberty, and as a secretary for Dr. Paul Jones in Monticello.
She is survived by her parents of White Sulphur Springs, her former husband Brad of Parksville, 1 son; Christopher Cabral of Swan Lake, and 1 daughter; McKenzie Tyler-Curry of Parksville. She is further survived by 3 brothers; Richard Tyler and wife Renee of Pleasant Valley, Harold Tyler and companion Elizabeth Olivia of Monticello, and Robin Tyler Jr of Pleasant Valley, also 2 sisters; Rhonda Keenan and husband Charles of Pleasant Valley and Trish Lindsley and husband David of Livingston Manor, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday April 9, 2007 from 2-4 PM at Ramsay’s Funeral Homes,Inc. 275 South Main Street Liberty.
Funeral services will be held at 4PM, with Rev. Kenneth Rodgers officiating.
Cremation will be at the convenience of the family at Cedar Hill Crematory Newburgh.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: The McKenzieTyler-Curry Fund c/o First National Bank of Jeffersonville 23 Church Street Liberty, New York 12754
Arrangements by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes,Inc. Liberty.
Rachael T. Glew
Hopewell Junction, NY
Rachael T. Glew, 93, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 1946 and formerly of Greensboro, NC, died on Friday, April 6, 2007 at the Elant at Fishkill.
Born on October 5, 1913 in Greensboro, NC, she was the daughter of Ransom and Daisy Carter Thigpen. She had worked as a teacher for the Greensboro School System for many years and was a member of St. Columba Church, Hopewell Junction.
In June of 1940, she married Alfred L. Glew who died in 1985. She is survived by her sons, Alfred Glew, Jr. of Rochester and Frank Glew of Mechanicville.
There will be no calling hours or funeral service. Arrangements are under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Jct. Memorial donations may be made to the East Fishkill Rescue Squad, PO Box 413, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533.
Helen R. Reis
Hillside Lake, NY
Helen R. Reis, 86, a resident of Hillside Lake since 1978 and formerly of Yonkers, died on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at the Eden Park Health Care Center, Poughkeepsie.
Born on September 13, 1920 in Yonkers, she was the daughter of Vittorio and Yolanda Tattrucci Zacchi. She was a member of St. Columba Church, Hopewell Junction.
On April 15, 1950 in Yonkers, she married Thomas Reis who died on May 21, 2003. She is survived by her son, Thomas Reis of Wappingers Falls and her sister, Gloria Gasperini.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Jct. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by entombment in the Community Mausoleum at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
George Joseph Klish
Middletown, NY
George Joseph Klish, 75, of Middletown died Wednesday, April 4th, 2007 at Orange Regional Medical Center at Horton, Middletown, New York.
Mr. Klish was born in New Windsor, on June 16, 1931.
He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War.
He retired as an office clerk at Middletown Psychiatric Center, Middletown, NY.
He is survived by nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends are to call on Tuesday April 10, from 7 - 8 PM. Memorial services will be at 8 PM at Morse Funeral Home Inc, 33 Railroad Ave, Middletown, NY.
Arrangements are under the guidance of the Morse Funeral Home Inc, Middletown, NY.
Gladys Greer
Fishkill, NY
Gladys E. Greer, 85, an area resident for 10 years and formerly of Mamaroneck, NY, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie.
Born on March 26, 1922 in Mount Vernon, NY, she was the daughter of Charles Sherwood Hoyt and Alice G. (Foster) Hoyt. She graduated from Edison High School, Mount Vernon and was a member of the National Honor Society. She went to work in Manhattan as a switchboard operator and receptionist in the Empire State Building. Gladys was the bookkeeper and accountant for the family business, Sound Plumbing and Heating in Mamaroneck, NY for many years. Gladys was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mount Vernon and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Gladys married her high school sweetheart, William E. Greer, on June 26, 1941. She was an avid gardener, raising violets and roses. She was especially fond of hydrangeas. She was an excellent league bowler and won many trophies over the years.
Gladys was a skilled seamstress and sewed and knitted beautiful clothing for her family and friends. She and her husband enjoyed many wonderful hours of fishing and cruising in the Long Island Sound on their boat with their children and grandchildren. Later in life, she shared in the annual four generation family vacation at their Cape Cod cottages.
She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, William. Gladys was the oldest of three children, predeceased by her brother, Edward Hoyt, and survived by her sister, Sue (Hoyt) Delia. She is the beloved mother of Nancy E. Mahoney and William E. Greer, Jr. and his wife, Isobel, of LaGrange. She is the adored grandmother of Eileen and Mike Mauro of Harrison, James Mahoney, Jr. and his wife, Michele of LaGrange, Michael Greer and his wife, Paula of Hopewell Junction and Lisa Greer and her fiance, Dave Cusano, of Ridgefield, CT and cherished great-grandmother of Michael, Jr. and Maggie Mauro, Harrison and Hannah Greer and Sean Durando. She leaves behind her dearest furry friends, Zephyr and Woolly. Her never-ending smile and beautiful disposition will be missed by all her family and friends.
Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Jct. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 am at the funeral home followed by interment
in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla.
Joseph Sturm
Wallkill, NY
Joseph Sturm of Wallkill,the former owner of the Locust Hill Dairy Farm in Wallkill and a 56 year resident of the area died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at home. He was 81.
The son of Anton and Kathrina Kronthaler Sturm, he was born February 16, 1926 in Bavaria, Germany.
He was a member of Most Precious Blood Church, Walden ,the New York State Farm Bureau and the Agway Cooperative.
Survivors include his
wife Marie F. Wandinger Sturm at home
daughter Gert Sturm of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
daughter Ingeborg Porco and her husband Dominick of Wallkill
daughter Irene Strahan of Lubbock, Tx
4 grandchildren Melissa and Michael Porco, Michael and Jenna Strahan
his sisters Fannie Sturm, Anna Zerrle, Sister Leocritia and
his brother Rudie Sturm all of Germany
nieces and nephews
He was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters
A Memorial mass will be Monday, April 9, 2007 10:30am, at Most Precious Blood Church, Walnut St., Walden, NY.
Fr Kenneth Loughman will officiate.
Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Crematory in Newburgh.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange, 800 Stoney Brook Ct., Newburgh NY 12550
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors.
Victoria A. Croci Patterson
Newburgh, NY
Victoria A. Croci Patterson of Newburgh, a homemaker and a lifetime area resident died Monday, April 2, 2007, in Newburgh. She was 55.
Victoria was born July 11, 1951 in Montgomery.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh .
Survivors include her
Daughter- Dawn Sager of Newburgh
Daughter- Laura Rotundo and husband Carmine of Middletown NY
Daughter- Joan Brietenbach and husband Lewis Of Port Jervis NY
Daughter- Margaret Arrotta and husband George of Newburgh
Son- David Sager of Newburgh New York
Son- Mark Sager Brown Middletown, New York
19 grandchildren
2 great grandchildren
17 brothers and sisters
her former spouse William Patterson
nieces and nephews
Predeceased by parents Victor and Alberta Mann Croci and Thomas and Lillian Downes Croci, a son Robert Sager and her loving partner Alonzo"June"Lanier.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 4, 2007 from 9-10 am. at
The Millspaugh Funeral Home, 22 Bank St.Walden, NY.
A funeral mass will be Wednesday, April 4, 2007, 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church,Newburgh,.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange, 800 Stoney Brook Ct., Newburgh NY 12550
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors.
Elizabeth C. Silverman
LaGrangeville, NY
Elizabeth C. Silverman, 66, a resident of LaGrangeville since 1990 and formerly of Riverdale, died on Monday, April 2, 2007 at her home.
Born on February 14, 1941 in Manhattan, she was the daughter of George and Theresa Miller Pyle. She was employed as a nurse at the Francis Scherveier Nursing Home, Riverdale for 8 years until her retirement in 1989.
On October 30, 1960 in New York City, she married Michael Silverman who survives at home. She is also survived by her children, Michael Silverman and his wife, Kathy of Hopewell Junction, George Silverman of LaGrangeville, Theresa Ryan and her partner, Dean Galioto of LaGrangeville and Matthew Silverman and his wife, Kim of New Jersey; her brothers, George and Terry Pyle; and ten grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 11:45 am at Fishkill Rural Cemetery, Route 9, Fishkill. Arrangements are under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction.
Louis Nicholas Vecchio
East Fishkill, NY
Louis Nicholas Vecchio, Sr., 76, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 1977 and formerly of Yonkers, died on Sunday, April 1, 2007 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie.
Born on May 3, 1930 in Yonkers, he was the son of Joseph and Louise Morrone Vecchio. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was employed by General Motors, North Tarrytown for 44 years before retiring in 1992. He was a member of St. Columba Church, Hopewell Junction.
On June 25, 1960 at St. Francis Church, Astoria, he married Gloria Paukner who died on January 19, 1999.
Survivors include his daughter, Laura Vecchio-Stearman and her husband, Michael of Hopewell Junction; his son, Louis N. Vecchio, Jr. and his wife, Bonita of Orange County, CA; his grandsons, Louis N. Vecchio, III and Lance Anthony Vecchio; and his sisters, Rose Borecky of Washingtonville and Marie Riamondi of Hawthorne.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by interment
in St. Denis Cemetery.
Patricia Ellen Curtin
Wappingers Falls, NY
Patricia Ellen Curtin, 66, a local resident since 1970 and formerly of New Rochelle, died on Palm Sunday, April 1, 2007 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie.
Born on March 21, 1941 in New Rochelle, she was the daughter of Joseph Peter and Celia Carson Gerardi. She was employed in the medical billing department of Health Quest, Fishkill for many years and attended St. Mary’s Church, Wappingers Falls. In addition to traveling, she also liked reading and watching movies; however, more than anything else, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her daughters, June Ellen Notaro and her husband, Matthew of Wappingers Falls and Barbara Jo Redl and her husband, Donald of Boca Raton, FL; her grandchildren, Nicholas Andrew Cioppa of Wappingers Falls and Rachel Jo and Stephanie Michelle Redl of Boca Raton, FL; her former husband, Robert Curtin of Port Charlotte, FL; her brothers, Ronald Gerardi and his wife, Esperanza of Wappingers Falls and Joseph Gerardi and his wife, Theresa of Sebastian, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction followed by interment
in St. Denis Cemetery.
Anna Marie Sorrentino
Liberty, NY
Anna Marie Sorrentino, a homemaker and longtime Liberty resident, died at Dry Harbor Nursing Home in Middle Village, NY on Friday March 30, 2007. She was 75.
Anna Marie was born on July 3, 1931 in Italy.
She was a member of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Liberty.
She is survived by her loving family of 5 sons, Archie, Louie, Paul, Valentino and Marco; 3 daughters, Maria, Rita and Silvana; 2 brothers, John and Luigi; 15 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter, Anna Marie Singh.
She was predeceased by her husband, Raffaele Sorrentino; a son, Pasquale; a daughter, Libby ; 1 brother and 2 sisters.
Friends may call at Ramsay’s Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty today Sunday April 1, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday April 2, 2007 at St. Peter’s Church in Liberty at 11:45 AM.
Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Liberty following the mass.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes Inc., Liberty, NY.
Susan A. O'Brien
Wurtsboro, NY
Susan A. O'Brien, 78, of Wurtsboro died Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 at Orange Regional Medical Center at Horton, Middletown,NY.
The daughter of George and Laura Brown Peters she was born in Tuxedo, New York on November 25, 1928. She was the widow of Albert W. O'Brien Until her retirement Sue and Albert owned Spring Street Florist, Middletown.
She was a past member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #544.
We looked away, only for a second, and she had slipped away. Gone from her face the pain and anguish of human suffering, replaced with the placidness of restful peace. Long and painful was her journey toward the end, yet to those of us who loved her so, it still came all too soon. Where did you go? I wondered as I looked at her lying there on the bed, so quiet, so still. Is
this the little girl sitting on the milk can in the old black and white photo? Is this the wife and mother who so loved and cherished her family? Is this even the little old woman who sat in her favorite chair in the corner, laughing and telling jokes that no one could understand, even as the cancer was taking her inch by inch? And I thought not. At that very moment of
death, the little girl, the mother and wife, the wise cracking grandmother, had moved on to a higher realm. The physical form left behind to give her loved ones one last embrace, a last touch, a last kiss, the final good-bye in this world. And as I kissed her and said my final good-bye, and watched my sister do the same, and as my heart ached, my soul rejoiced and knew
without doubt:
That if love holds the key to eternal peace then she, our mother, will rest in peace for all of eternity. For she is the essence of love. To love and to be loved is perhaps the best any of us can hope for in this life. If that is true our mother's life was a glorious success. Her life and being and heart and soul, held within it the purest, simplist love I have ever known. Her love of us all, her children and grandchildren and ours for her has kept her here in this world dispite her grae illness and the loss of her beloved
husband, our father. They spent together, side by side, hand in hand, fifty-five years of life. She has missed him more than words could possibly express. She often stood by his grave-site and told him, "I'll be there when I get there." The time has come for her to make that journey. Oh, I Have slipped the surly bonds of earth. Put out my hand, And touched the face of God (John Gillespie Magee) We send our beloved mother off on this journey with great ambivalence. Our lives will never again be the same without her loving presence. At the same time we know our father will be there to meet her: hand in hand they will
make the journey. Together they will touch the face of God.
Sue is survived by her son Niel O'Brien and his wife Amy, her daughter Donna L. Squicciarini and her husband Frank all of Wurtsboro, 5 grandchildren Raymond E. Knapp and his wife Michelle of Cuddebackville, Neil A. O'Brien of Wurtsboro, Shawn O'Brien, Helen O'Brien of Middletown and daughter in law Susan O'Brien-Prosychak of Middletown Graveside services will be Monday April 2, 2007 at Westbrookville Cemetery, Westbrookville at 2 PM.
Arrangements are under the guidance of Morse Funeral Home Inc, Middletown, NY.
Antonio "Tony" Giordano
Cold Spring, NY
Antonio “Tony” Giordano, 68, a resident of Cold Spring for 16 years and formerly of Mahopac and the Bronx, died on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan.
Born in Italy on February 16, 1939, he was the son of the late Domenico and Chiara Schiralli Giordano. He was the owner and operator of the Philipstown Farm Market for the past 25 years.
On July 29, 1961 in the Bronx, he married Elvira “Vera” Parcesepe who survives at home. He is also survived by his children, Joanne Pavlou and her husband, Paul of Hopewell Junction, Rosemarie Emory and her husband, Robert of Wappingers Falls and Dominic Giordano and his wife, Susan of Fishkill; his grandchildren, Irini Pavlou, Lauren, David and Dominic Emory, and Kristin, Erin, Antonio and Brian Giordano; his brothers, Giuseppe Giordano and his wife, Angela and Vito Giordano and his wife, Helen; his mother-in-law, Rosina Parcesepe; his brother-in-law, Aldo Parcesepe and his wife, Helene; and his nieces and nephews, Lisa Giordano and her boyfriend, Emilio Capuano, Joseph and Kristen Giordano, Steven Giordano and his girlfriend, Debbie Chincotta, Vincent and Jeanette Giordano, Claudia, Angela and Sara Parcesepe.
Calling hours will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, Jackson Street, Fishkill followed by entombment in Fishkill Rural Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mount Sinai Medical Center, Pulmonary Wing, 1190 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029 or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 245 Main Street, Suite 520, White Plains, NY 10601.
Robert “Bob” Doland
Ferndale, NY
Robert “Bob” Doland of Ferndale passed away at his home on Tuesday June 5, 2007. He was 72.
He was born on August 16, 1934 in Elmira, NY to the late Walter Barnum and Adena Claudia Howard Doland.
Bob was a self-employed contractor and landscaper in Sullivan County for 45 years, serving Grossinger’s Hotel, White Lake Homes and his favorite home, the Triangle Diner, where he had his own stool.
Survivors include his wife Iris Doland at home; 2 daughters, Robin LaBagh of Youngsville and Denise Doland of Liberty; a stepdaughter, Jacqueline Goldworm of Sand Point, Idaho; 3 sons, Mark Doland, Mike Doland and John Doland, all of Liberty; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild and 2 sisters, Sylvia Wilson and Nancy Martin, both of Deland, FL.
He was predeceased by 3 brothers, Richard, Bill and Howard Doland.
Memorial funeral services will be held on Sat. June 9, 2007 at 2 PM at Ramsay’s Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty. Deacon John Riley will officiate.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes Inc.
Jane Elizabeth Conroy
Montgomery, NY
Jane Elizabeth Conroy of Montgomery, NY, passed away May 30, 2007 at Valley View Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Goshen, NY. She was 81.
The daughter of the late Marion and Charles Hirst, she was born June 10, 1925 in Middletown.
She is survived by herloving daughter Nancy T. Conroy of Lexington, Ky and four loving sons, John C. Conroy of Montgomery, Michael T. Conroy and wife Rhonda of Norfolk, Va., Edward D. Conroy and wife Dineen of Montgomery and James J. Conroy and fiancée Tracy of Montgomery; five grandchildren Jamie, Danielle, Ed Jr., Sean and Bridget; seven great-grandchildren Jenna, Rilee, Amaya, Jordan, Haylie, Cameron and Adriana; two sisters Catherine Hirst of Middletown and Margaret Claire Cleary of Montgomery; sister-in-law Theresa Teegan of Wyckoff, NJ; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband John W. Conroy and her son Robert W. Conroy.
The family statement reads: "Jane was the type of mom who was an excellent homemaker, great mom, great wife, great grandmother and a great, great-grandmother. She always emphasized family values, good health, and respect for other people, which makes her an irreplaceable mom. We could always count on Mom being home and being very supportive. We will always love her and we will always miss our mom".
Visitation will be Sunday, June 3, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm at Overhiser Funeral Home, 78 Union St., Montgomery, NY.
A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 am, Monday, June 4, 2007, at St. Mary's Church, Union St. Montgomery, NY. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Montgomery, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery Fire Department, P.O. Box 8 Montgomery, NY 12549.
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors.
James E. “Smiley” Vandervoort
Monticello, NY
James “Smiley” Vandervoort, a 60-year area resident, passed away on Tuesday May 29, 2007 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. He was 83.
The son of James and Mary Martin Vandervoort, he was born on Aug. 6, 1923 in New York City.
He was retired after 32 years as a lineman for NYSE&G in Liberty. He was also the Admissions Manager at Monticello Raceway for 40 years. He served his country in the US Navy from 1941 – 1946 and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was also a lifetime member of the Bailey-Richman VFW Post # 9288.
A family statement reads, “ For those who knew Jim Van, he will best be remembered as “one of a kind”. He was never afraid to speak his mind; you always knew what he was thinking. He just celebrated his 57th wedding anniversary with the love of his live, Shirley. They were practically inseparable; they shared a passion for golf and well-deserved winters in sunny Florida. He was a beloved father who taught his children the value of hard work, strength and honesty. His favorite pastime was golf. You would often see him on the fairway, enjoying a round with his friends. Jim will be sadly missed but fondly remembered.”
He is survived by his devoted wife, Shirley at home; a son, Glenn Vandevoort and his fiancé Sandy Rinehart of Apopka, FL; 2 daughters, Mari McMahon and her husband Michael of Liberty, Missouri and Jamie Vandervoort and her husband John Sohns of Rock Hill, NY and 1 grandson, James Surrette. He also leaves behind his grand-dog, Ice Cream and his grand-cat, Splash. He was predeceased by a sister, Jennie Suhaka.
Friends may call at Ramsay’s Funeral Home, 3534 State Rt 55, Kauneonga Lake on Sunday June 3, 2007 from 3-7 PM. VFW Services will be held at 4 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 7 PM with Rev. Ivan Csete officiating.
Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Monticello Fire Dept. 28 Richardson Ave. Monticello, NY 12701.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes Inc., Monticello, NY.
Lillian L. Sunnekalb
Liberty, NY
Lillian L. Sunnekalb, a homemaker, died on Wed. May 30, 2007 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center. She was 96.
She was born on November 20, 1910 in Sparkill, NY to the late Charles and Mary Ellen Cuff Holmes.
Lillian was a member of St. Peter’s Church in Monticello and was the widow of Edward Joseph Sunnekalb who died in 1963.
Survivors include 3 daughters, Joan Shrader and her husband Harold of Kauneonga Lake; Jean Simmons and her husband Martin of Northvale, NJ and Mary Jane Latronica and her husband Fred of West Milford, NJ.; 28 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; 39 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by 12 brothers and sisters, 2 sons, Edward and Anthony Sunnekalb and 3 grandchildren.
There will be no visitation.
Her funeral mass will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 8:30 AM at St. Peter’s Church in Monticello. Rev. Robert Ginel will be the celebrant.
Burial will follow the mass at Madonna Cemetery in Fort Lee, NJ.
