Anthony G. "Tony" Krupovchin
Godeffroy, NY
Mr. Anthony G. “Tony” Krupovchin of Godeffroy, NY and 39 year resident of the area, died Thurdsday, September 23rd at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis with his family by his side. He was 89.
He was born February 22, 1915 in Coaldale, PA the son of the late Anton and the late Mary Draczek Krupovchin.
Tony retired from the Town of Deerpark and also worked for Channel Master in Huguenot. Before moving to this area he worked for 25 years at Woolworth’s in Manhattan.
An Army veteran of World War II, he served as a S/Sgt. In the Fighting 45th Division, and was a member of the Milford American Legion Post, No. 139.
He was also a member of the Leisure Seniors of Deerpark and the Deerpark Seniors.
Surviving are: his wife of 59 years Mary I. Ferrari Krupovchin whom he married on August 16th 1945 in Blackstone, Virginia At home
Daughter: Erica Morrison-Brazitis & her husband Frank Brazitis Belchertown, MA
2 Grandchidren: Lynne Raymer and her husband John Belchertown, MA
Robert G. Morrison, III Belchertown, MA
A Niece: Barbara Wlassek Henderson, NV
Also Several Other Nieces & Nephews.
Good Friend Ronnie Galletly & her husband Ron Montgomery, NY
Friends may call at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis on Friday, September 24th from 2-4 pm & 7-9pm.
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post No. 139, Milford, Pa 18337or Humane Society Of Port Jervis/Deerpark, 202 Route 209, Port Jervis, N.Y. 12771
Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis.
Florence Taylor Wells Sharkey
Monticello, NY
Florence Taylor Wells Sharkey, a lifetime Monticello resident passed away on Tuesday Sept. 21, 2004 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. She was 82.
The daughter of William James and Jessie LeRoy Taylor, she was born on March 30, 1922 in Monticello, NY.
Florence was the Chief Budget Officer and Assistant County Treasurer for Sullivan County. She was the elected treasurer of NYS Treasurers Assn in 1980. She was active in her church, Monticello United Methodist Church. She was a member of Wesleyan Service Guild, a member of the choir, treasurer and served on various other church committees at the Monticello United Methodist Church. She belonged to Monticello Senior Citizens and was a soloist at many weddings, funerals, community and church events.
Survivors include a son, Alfred L. Wells of Winter Park, Florida; a daughter, Sandra Bolton of Eldred; a sister-in-law, Kathleen Taylor of Cortland, NY; 5 grandchildren, Taylor Wells of Akron OH, Jeffrey Bolton and his wife Staci of Lawrenceville, NJ, Steven Bolton and his wife Karen of Clearmont Fl, Seth Wells of Hudson OH and Adam Wells of Houston TX; and 4 great-grandchildren, Julian Bolton, Cole Hollton, Stefanie Bolton and Kaylin Wells.
She was predeceased by her first husband Alfred Wells who she married on April 12, 1942 and who died on Aug. 28, 1971 and by her second husband, C. Albert Sharkey who she married on Feb. 24, 1974 and who died on June 2, 1998; by 2 brothers, Leonard and Oscar Taylor and a sister, Dorothy Taylor.
Friends are invited to call at Ramsay’s Funeral Home, 55 St. John St., Monticello on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 7-9 PM and on Friday, Sept. 24 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM,
Funeral services will be held on Saturday Sept. 25, 2004 at 1 PM at the Monticello United Methodist Church. Rev, Gene Smith will officiate.
Burial will be in Rock Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Monticello United Methodist Church, 445 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701 or to the Sullivan County SPCA, Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill, NY 12775.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes, Inc., Monticello, NY.
Carol A. Benjamin
Monticello, NY
Carol A. Benjamin, a homemaker and lifelong Monticello resident, passed away on Tuesday September 21, 2004 at Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris after a long illness. She was 62.
The daughter of Arnold and Marie Decker Sheeley, she was born on June 20, 1942 in Monticello.
Carol was a member of Rock Hill United Methodist Church.
A family statement reads, “She suffered with long term renal failure, struggling for the last 2 years in and out of the hospital. Friends and family have shown their support and we want to thank you for all your help and concern. Please let’s pray and thank God that there is no more pain. We love you.”
Carol leaves behind her husband Donald W Benjamin who she married on Oct. 30, 1965 in Rock Hill; a daughter, Lisa M. Benjamin of Monticello and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, Donald Benjamin.
Friends may call at Ramsay’s Funeral Home, 55 St. John St. Monticello on Sat. Sept. 25, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Funeral services will be held at Ramsay’s Funeral Home on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 2 PM. Rev. Paul Case will officiate.
Burial will be in Messenger Cemetery in Monticello, NY next to her late son Donald.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Attn: Communications Department, 6931 Arlington Rd. Bethesda, MD 20814.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes Inc. Monticello, NY.
Robert L. Day
Rhinebeck, NY
Robert L. Day, Sr., 70, of Rhinebeck, NY, died Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at The Thompson House in Rhinebeck.
A lifelong resident of Northern Dutchess, he was born February 14, 1934, at Rokeby in Barrytown, NY, the son of the late Harold and Mina (Dennis) Day.
Mr. Day worked as a grounds man at Hudson River Psychiatric Center in Poughkeepsie for a number of years before he retired in 1970.
He was a veteran of the US Air Force.
On June 12, 1958 in St. John´s Episcopal Church in Barrytown, he married Shirley W. Myers. Mrs. Day survives him at home.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 5 children; Carol L. Hapeman of Rhinebeck, Robert L. Day, Jr. of Saugerties, Timothy M. Day, Brian D. Day, Sean H. Day of Rhinebeck, , 2 brothers; Chet Day of Red Hook, and Harold W. Day of Lexington, KY. 8 Grandchildren and several nieces & nephews also survive him.
A brother, Gordon H. Day, Predeceased him.
Graveside services will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 28th, at Elizaville Methodist Cemetery, Elizaville, NY. The Rev. Bruce Chilton of will officiate.
There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY.
Alice Faherty
Red Hook, NY
Alice (Moms) Faherty died Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at her home. Born April 1, 1911 in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland. She was the daughter of the late Ellie & Thomas Mannion, and wife of 43 years of the late Thomas (Pops) Faherty.
Alice grew up in Clifden and emigrated to America in 1929. She lived in Brooklyn before moving to Red Hook in 1985. She was a devoted mother and homemaker. She was a member of the St. Christopher's Senior Citizens Organization and past president of Red Hook Senior Citizens.
She is survived by her children, Maureen and her husband Bill O'Farrell of Red Hook, Thomas and his wife Fran of Brooklyn, Kevin and his wife Suzanne of Hillsbourgh, NJ, Walter of Red Hook, and Joanne Fiorillo and her late husband, Louis, of Red Hook.
Her 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces & nephews also survive her.
Alice's brothers, Patrick, Thomas, John, and Martin, and her sisters, Mary Kate, Margaret, and Ciss Edwards predeceased her.
A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10:00 AM on Monday, Sept. 27th, at St. Christopher's Church, 7411 S. Broadway, Red Hook. Interment
will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY.
Friends may call at the Burnett & White Funeral Home, 7561 S. Broadway, Red Hook, on Sunday, Sept. 26th, from 2 - 5 & 7 – 10PM. Prayers will be offered at 3PM.
Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes, Red Hook.
Donations can be made in her name to St Christopher’s Church, 7411 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571.
Doris Cramer Taylor
Rhinebeck, NY
Doris Cramer Taylor, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at the Baptist Home, Rhinebeck, where she had been a resident since 1994.
Mrs. Taylor was a graduate of Rhinebeck High School class of 1931 and Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY, class of 1935; she served as president of the Gamma Phi Delta Sorority during her senior year. Mrs. Taylor taught as a high school business teacher in the Adams Central School from 1935 to 1939.
She returned to Rhinebeck in 1952 with her husband after having lived in Sag Harbor, NY, Richfield Springs and Ellenburg Depot. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1972, the Mt. Herman Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star since 1950, was a past president of the Garden Club in Richfield Springs, and was a member of the Rhinebeck Home Bureau. Mrs. Taylor was also a member and clerk of the First Baptist Church of Rhinebeck and was instrumental in the organization of the Mary and Martha Women's Society.
Born December 29, 1913 in Rhinebeck she was the daughter of Verna G. (Cornelius) and Walter Cramer.
Mrs. Taylor was predeceased on December 2, 1996 by her husband Harold E. Taylor whom she married in 1937.
Mrs. Taylor is survived by four children Patricia Kurtz of Bethlehem, Ct., Walter M. Taylor of Rochester, NH, Richard L. Taylor of Geneseo, NY and Starla Taylor Perry of Rockville, VA.; ten grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, 1PM, at the Baptist Home, 198 Rt. 308, Rhinebeck.
Interment
will be in the Schuyler Lake Cemetery, Otsego Co., NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Missionary Fund, Astor Dr., Rhinebeck or the Activities Department at the Baptist Home.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY
Barney Vorisek
Loch Sheldrake, NY
Barney Vorisek, a longtime area resident, passed away at North Shore Medical Center in Miami, Florida on Sunday Nov. 28, 2004. He was 78.
He had lived in Loch Sheldrake for many years before moving to North Miami Beach, Florida 4 years ago.
The son of the late Barney and Anna Houzkova Vorisek Sr., he was born on October 24, 1926 in New York City.
He was the owner and chef of Pilsner (Czech) Restaurant in NYC for 12 years; the manager of Ratskeller at Adelphi University for 9 years and was the Food Service Manager for the Monticello School District for 7 years.
Barney was a World War II Army Veteran, serving with the 107th Army Air Force Base Unit. He was a member of Jan Hus Church in Manhattan; a member of T.J. Sokol and was a member of American – Czech- Slovak Cultural Club serving as it’s treasurer. He was also a member of Liberty Elks #1545.
Barney enjoyed music and playing the drums as well as traveling and gardening.
He was predeceased by his wife Helen Hejny Vorisek in 1997 and by a great-grandson Jeremy Michael Lewis and a grandson Branden M. Lewis.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Barbara Clark and her husband Thomas of Adams Center, NY and Joan McGurrin and her husband Thomas of Wallkill, NY; 4 grandchildren, Timothy Clark, Dustin Clark, Diane Scaglione and her husband Vincent and Christine Rhodes; 3 great-grandchildren, Branden Michael Lewis Sr., Ashley Scaglione and Kaylee Clark and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Ramsay’s Funeral Home 275 S. Main St. Liberty on Sunday Dec. 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Funeral services will be held at Ramsay’s Funeral Home on Monday Dec. 6, 2004 at 11 AM with Rev. Kenneth Rodgers officiating.
Burial will be with his wife Helen in the Liberty Cemetery Cold Spring Rd. Liberty, NY.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY.
Catharine Marie Salvesen
Wappingers Falls, NY
Catharine Marie Salvesen, daughter of Estella Critton and George Earl Mahon, was born on December 21, 1917 in Canton, OH. She died on November 28, 2004 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
She spent her youth divided between Dayton, OH and Brooklyn, NY. She attended the Dayton Art Institute in Ohio and St. Joseph’s College for Women in New York.
Her working career included professional dancing, a “Rosie the Riveter” position during the war as a ship fitter’s helper at a Brooklyn shipyard, and secretCourier jobs. She worked into her eighties for the Green Thumb Organization out of Stony Kill Farm.
She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Hawes, her husband, Joseph, and their two sons, David and Mark of Wappingers Falls; and her son, George Salvesen, his wife, Marcia, their daughter, Christine and her husband, Michael Mendoza and their son, Michael, all of Tucson, AZ.
Arrangements under the direction of McHouI Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Jct.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Stony Kill Foundation, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Thea Taub
Haverstraw, NY
Formerly of Middletown, NY
Mrs. Thea Taub of Haverstraw, NY formerly of Middletown, died Thursday, November 25, 2004 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY. She was 90.
She was born August 4, 1914 in Vienna, Austria the daughter of the late Herman and the late Lotte Verstandig and came to the United States in 1939.
She was the widow of the late Sam Taub; he died in 1969.
She was a former member of Temple Sinai, Middletown, NY and was formerly employed by ‘Self-Help Community Services’, a vital Social Services Agency in New York City.
She is survived by her son, Lenard Taub and her daughter-in-law, Ingrid Taub of Middletown, NY; also her grandson, Brandon Taub Middletown, NY.
She was predeceased by her brother, Oscar Verstandig.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 26, 2004 at 1:00 PM at the Cedar Park Cemetery, Paramus, NJ with Rabbi Ira Blank and Rabbi Joel Schwab officiating.
Burial was at Cedar Park Cemetery, Paramus, NJ.
Shiva will be observed at the home of Lenard and Ingrid Taub, Middletown.
Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis.
DeWitt Lester Strube
Montague, NJ
Mr. DeWitt Lester Strube of Montague, NJ a former farmer and deliveryman for Charles Pratschler Oil Co., Montague, died Thursday, November 25, 2004 at Andover Nursing Home, Andover, NJ. He was 96.
He was born August 21, 1908 in Union, NJ the son of the late Charles and the late Catherine Ziegler Strube.
He was a former member of Minisink Reformed Church, Montague, NJ.
Lester was the last survivor of 11 children. He is survived by several nieces & nephews.
Private funeral and graveside services will be held on Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at the George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Paramus, NJ
Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jervis Salvation Army Needy Fund, 99 Ball St., Port Jervis, NY 12771
Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis.
Maud M. Funk
Tivoli, NY
Maud M. Funk, 77, of Tivoli, NY, died Saturday, November 27, 2004, at the Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY
A lifelong resident of Tivoli, Maud worked at Kingston Knitting Mill for 15 years, and then as a maid at Bard College in Annandale for 15 years before she retired.
She was a member of Red Hook Post #7765, VFW Ladies Auxillary, and of St. Paul's/Trinity Parish in Tivoli where she was a volunteer at the Carosel Thrift Shop.
Born February 2, 1927, in Tivoli, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Edith (Dykeman) Rockefeller.
Her husband, Charles “Lee” Funk, died on May 18, 1989.
Maud’s daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Arthur Pendleton, Jr. of Rhinebeck, her sister, Isabelle Clum of Tivoli, and her grandchildren, Carl Kropp of Danbury, CT, David Kropp of Stormville, NY, and Jennifer Provost of Kannapolis, NC, survive her.
A brother and a sister, Raymond Rockefeller and Evelyn Gruntler, predeceased her.
Funeral services will be private. Cremation will be at Wiltwyck Cemetery in Kingston.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made in Maud’s memory to the Tivoli Rescue Squad, PO Box 486, Tivoli, NY 12583.
Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes, 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY.
Ralph C. Simmons
Red Hook, NY
Ralph C. Simmons, 64, of Red Hook, NY, died Thursday, Novemeber 25, 2004 at the Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY.
Ralph was the assistant Dietary Manager at the Hyde Park Nursing Home in Hyde Park where he worked from 1995 until his death.
He was a member of the Reformed Church of Rhinebeck, and served on the Building & Grounds Committee of the Church.
Born March 5, 1940, in Rhinebeck, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Catherine (Lattin) Simmons, Sr. He graduated from Rhinebeck High School.
Ralph is survived by one daughter: Dawn Simmons of Tivoli, two sons: Joey Simmons of Livingston, NY, and Jason Simmons, 2 sisters with whom he lived; Kay and Audrey Simmons of Red Hook, and two brothers: Robert C. Simmons, Jr. and Walter “Mayor” Simmons, both of Rhinebeck. 5 Grandchildren, many beloved nieces, nephews, grand and great grand nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, as well as his extended family at Hyde Park Nursing Home also survive him.
A sister, Isabelle Raffele, and a brother, Roger Simmons, predeceased him.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, Nov. 29th, at the Reformed Church Of Rhinebeck, Route 9, Rhinebeck. Pastor Luis Perez will officiate. Burial will be at Rhinebeck Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Burnett & White Funeral Homes, 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, on Sunday from 3 - 7 PM.
Memorial donations may be made in Ralph’s memory to the family c/o Burnett & White Funeral Home, 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571.
Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY.
Marlene Louise Wood Rawlins
Cornwall, NY
Marlene Louise Wood Rawlins born December 16, 1931, Cornwall, N.Y. Daughter of the late William F. Hillman and Eleanor M. Hillman of Cornwall-on-Hudson, N.Y. and wife of the late Eugene F. Wood of Rock Tavern, N.Y. Marlene is survived by husband Robert L. Rawlins of
Zephyrhills, FL, Daughters Janice Rollin of Goodrich, MI,; Darlene Henry of Rock Tavern, N.Y. and brother Richard F. Hillman of Milford, NH.; five grandchildren: Christopher Rollin, Brandon Rollin, Jessica Rollin of Goodrich, MI; Hope Henry and Michael Henry of Rock Tavern, N.Y.
Marlene was a graduate of Cornwall-on-Hudson High School Class of 1949. She attended Delhi College in pursuit of a dietitian degree in 1950 and was married to the late Eugene Wood and lived in the Washingtonville, Rock Tavern area until she retired in the mid eighties. Marlene was employed at the Goshen Hospital and the Goshen and Washingtonville Senior's food program facilities. Marlene established a residency in Clearwater, FL and Zephyrhills Forest Lake Estates. Marlene lost her husband Gene to cancer in 1995 and reestablished her residency at the Forest Lake Estates. Marlene married Mr. Robert L. Rawlins in 2000 and continued residency at the Forest Lake Estates until her recent short illness. Marlene died in the East Pasco Hospital 7:42PM November 24, 2004. Marlene was a member of St. Joseph's Zephyrhill parish. Marlene was a golf
enthusiast with a "hole in one" in May of 1993; a member of the Forest Lake Ladies League, a member of the Red Hat Society.
The family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday November 30, 2004 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at Coloni Funeral Home 3001 Route 9W, New Windsor, NY. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday December 1, 2004 at 10am at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church Cornwall. Interment
to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family request that donations be made to the:
"Tomorrow's Children's Fund"
In Memory of Marlene L. Wood Rawlins
30 Prospect Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
www.TomorrowschildrenFund.com
