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HERMAN D. FOLKERTS
Myrtle Beach, SC - Herman D. Folkerts, 64, formerly of Phoenicia, died Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at his residence in South Carolina. Born March 9, 1940 in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Herman and Hedwig Messner Folkerts and had resided in Myrtle Beach since 1998. He moved to Shandaker when he was five and attended the local school, graduating from Onteora Central Schools, Class of 1958. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960 to 1964 as a radar specialist. He was the owner of Folkerts Brothers Store in Phoenicia until moving to Myrtle Beach in 1998, where he was employed at the sports authority, until his illness. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying fly fishing, golf, hunting, skiing and bowling. He was inducted in to the Bowling Hall of Fame in Ohio, having achieved two 300 games and one 298 game in league competition. He was a member of the American Bowling Congress, Grand Strand (SC) Bowling Assoc., Phoenicia Rod and Gun Club and a former member of the Phoenicia Fire Department. Surviving are his fiance, Virginia C. Hoch of Goshen; a son, Kevin of Raleigh, NC; a daughter, Suzanne McDowell of Mahwah, NJ; two grandsons and several cousins. Funeral service was Saturday October 2, 2004 at Lasher Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Tinker St., Woodstock. Burial will be in St. Francis De Sales cemetery, Shandaken.
EDYTHE MARIE BENZAIA
Middletown, N.Y. - Edythe Marie Benzaia, a teacher's aide for Pine Bush School District, died Saturday, October 9, 2004 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus. She was 54 years old. The daughter of the late Peter and Rosalie Caffaro Iocovello, she was born May 17, 1950 in Bronx, N.Y. A family statement reads "No matter how much pain and suffering she endured, she always kept smiling. She was always there for us and others no matter what the problem, no matter what the circumstance. Although our hearts are tender with grief, we take comfort in knowing that she no longer is suffering. We will always remember her for everything she has done for us and for always finding the GOOD in people." She is survived by her loving husband, John, of 22 years at home; two beloved sons, Jason M. and Michael J. Benzaia both of Middletown; three brothers, Joseph Iocovello of Rockland, Gino Peluso of Bronx, NY and John Peter Iocovello of Accord, NY; two sisters, Ann Alessandro of Middletown and Barbara Lopain also of Middletown, as well as several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call on Monday, Oct. 11th from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. 130 Highland Ave. Middletown, NY . A Mass of Christain Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 12th, at 11 am at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 149 Cottage Street Middletown. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Joseph's cemetery, Middletown. Memorial donations in Edythe's name may be made to C.R.O.C. (Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer) PO Box 860 New Hampton, NY 10958. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.
RICHARD A. DiVIRGILIO SR
Middletown, N.Y. - Richard A. DiVirgilio, Sr., a lifetime area resident died suddenly on Saturday, October 9, 2004 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus. He was 70 years old. The son of the late Modesto and Maria Perna DiVirgilio, Richard was born on January 2, 1934 in Middletown, New York. A veteran of the United States Army, he proudly served his country. Richard was a retired school teacher at Valley Central High school in Montgomery, NY. He was a Past Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Middletown Lodge #1097, a member of many organizations including, American Legion Post 151, Veterans of Foreign Wars, New York State United Teachers, and also of The Middletown Concert Band. A family statement read: "Rich will always be remembered by his family for his gentle, loving ways, his incredible knack for fixing anything around the house (without the help of 1-800-CONSULT), his repetitious medley of music played on the organ, and his time spent with his back-room card-playing buddies." Richard is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Duffus DiVirgilio, at home; two sons, Richard Jr. and Michael, also at home; one daughter, Laura M. Krupp and her husband, John, of Wallkill, NY; two grandchildren Tammy and Jeremy; one brother, Italo and his wife, Ann, of Middletown; several nieces, nephews; extended family and many friends. He was predeceased by his brother Dominick. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday October 13, 2004 at 11 am at St. Joseph's RC Church, 149 Cottage Street, Middletown. Father Donald Timone, and Monsignor George Valastro will celebrate. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Joseph's cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Richard's name may be made to The American Heart Association, 419 East Main Street, Middletown, New York 10940. Arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.
FRANK O'ROURKE
Tappan, N.Y. - Frank O'Rourke of Tappan, NY, died October 9, 2004 at Nyack Hospital. He was born April 26, 1917 in Glencar, County Leitrim, Ireland. He is the second oldest of four children born to Bernard and Annie O'Rourke. Frank received his primary education at Diffreen National School. Frank's early years were spent working on the family farm in addition to working part-time for the Leitrim County Council for four shillings a day. Frank's pursuit of a better way of life first brought him to Dublin where he worked for a dairy farmer in Dundrum until he earned a few pounds to pay his fare to Liverpool. Frank was employed in different parts of Scotland and England. His jobs included a long shore man in the north of Scotland, putting up landing lights at Military Airports in Lincolnshire. While living in London World War II had started and in order to stay employed, Frank was required to register for the Armed Forces. He believed at that time his job exempted him from Military Service, but not so. About a year later, Frank received notice to report to Active Duty. Being an Irishman, Frank returned the envelope with the inscription "not know at this address". Eventually he was conscripted to serve. They sent him to join a regiment in the Yorkshire Hills that were getting ready for overseas duty. Frank spent ten days on a ship in Liverpool Harbor before setting out to North Africa as part of a convoy of thirty-five ships, as a member of Montgomery's eighth army. After Rommel was chased out of Africa, Frank was part of American, British and other troops that made up the fifth army that invaded Italy. While in Italy, Frank got injured when a German shell hit a truck he was riding in. While recuperating in the hospital in Naples, he was given a fast course as a nurse orderly and promoted to the rank of Sergeant. This turn of events meant he was no longer a combat soldier. Frank was assigned to casualty, collecting stations on the front live along the Adriatic coast of Italy. He ended up in Trieste which was a disputed territory between the Yugoslavians and the Italians. Following military duty and receiving an honorable discharge in 1946, Frank returned to London, but then shortly thereafter immigrated to Canada. In April 1949, he eventually found his way to New York City. Frank worked in the New York City Transit Authority from 1949 until his retirement in 1976. Frank married
Regina Mellet in 1955 and took up residence in the Highbridge section of the Bronx. He then moved his family to Spring Valley, NY in 1962. Frank was the proud father of two boys and three girls. In 1966, Frank joined the Ancient Order of Hibernian's and in 1977 he became extremely active in the Rockland Irish American Cultural Center. He joined the Political Education Committee in 1978 and the Irish Arts Forum in 1981 where he did parts in several plays. He also joined the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1980 and accompanied the club on four memorable trips to Ireland. He was also Grand Marshall of the Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1992. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Frank is survived by his wife Regina; daughters, Gloria, Theresa and Mary; his two sons, Patrick and Kevin; son-in-law, Sam and daughter-in-law Cheryl, also three grandchildren, Andrew, Tara and Emma. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at St. Catharine's R.C Church, Blauvelt, NY. Burial will follow at Gethsemane cemetery. Visiting is Sunday and Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home, Inc., Pearl River, NY.
HENRY DODSON
Newburgh, N.Y. - Henry Dodson, a warehouse worker for 20 years at Scalafani Pizza, died October 12, 2004 in Newburgh. He was 55. The son of the late Henry and Hester Dodson, he was born July 24, 1949 in Dansville, Va. Survivors include his brothers, Leonard Dodson, George Dodson, Willie Cobbs, and Raleigh Cobbs; sister, Maxcine Cobbs; and Ambria Cobbs Godson. He was predeceased by his sister, Mildred Tallie. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at the Brutus W. Hodge Funeral Home, 13 Chambers St., Newburgh on Monday, October 18. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Hill cemetery, Middlehope. Arrangements by Brutus W. Hodge Funeral Home.
GERALD PISCOPO
Highland, N.Y. - Gerald Piscopo, a construction worker for Union 18A Concrete Workers, New York City, N.Y. and resident of Highland for four years, died October 14, 2004 at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie. He was 64. The son of the late Oscar Piscopo and Ann Pease Piscopo, he was born September 27, 1940 in Brooklyn. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Mackin Piscopo of Highland; sons, Jerry Piscopo of Highland, Frank Piscopo of Kingston, Michael Piscopo of Long Island, Sean Piscopo of Wappingers Falls, Vinny Piscopo of North Carolina; daughter, Dawn Bahnweg of Long Island; 15 grandchildren; one niece; two nephews; one great-niece; two great-nephews. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, October 16 at the DiDonato Funeral Home, 1290 Rt 9W, Marlboro. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, October 17 at the funeral home. Arrangements by DiDonato Funeral Home.
LINDA KELLEHER
Monroe, N.Y. - Linda Kelleher, a medical receptionist/biller for Dr. Rakesh Shreedhar in Stony Point and 10-year area resident, former 25-year resident of New City, N.Y., died Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. She was 67. The daughter of the late Emil Kremer and Dorothy Schick Kremer, she was born April 30, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pa. She was the widow of John P. Kelleher. Survivors include her sons, Mark J. Kelleher and his wife Jo Ann of Pine Bush, Paul J. Kelleher and his wife Elena of Yaphank, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Danny, Laura, Kristen and Melissa. There will be no visitation and funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush Inc. Funeral Home, Monroe, N.Y.
WILLIAM E. BAWN SR.
Warwick, N.Y. - William E. Bawn Sr., of Warwick, a lifelong area resident and retired manager of W.F. Dayton in Warwick, died Friday, October 15, 2004 at St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick. He was 91. The son of George and Charlotte Bassett Bawn, he was born on November 21, 1912 in New York, N.Y. He was the widower of Leona DePuy Bawn. Mr. Bawn was a Warwick Little League Coach. Survivors include his daughter, Rosalie Kleveno of Pine Island and his son, William E. Bawn Jr. of Blooming Grove; eight grandchildren, Robert Kleveno Jr., Robin Schamarek, Susie Bawn, Garth Bawn, George Bawn, Aaron Bawn, Ryan Bawn and Matthew Bawn; four great-grandchildren, Brianna Horton, Robert Horton, Jonathan Bawn and Casey Austin; as well as his niece, Marty King. Visitation hours will be held from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, October 17 at the Strong-Basile Funeral Home, 75 Main St., Warwick. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, October 18 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Howells cemetery in Howells. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Pine Island Bible Church, 9 Little Brooklyn Rd., Warwick, NY 10990. Arrangements by Strong-Basile Funeral Home.
RUSSELL McMILLAN
Vails Gate, N.Y. - Russell McMillan, a longtime area resident and a retired employee of City of Newburgh Parks Department, died Thursday, October 14, 2004 at Cornwall Hospital. He was 68. The son of the late Thomas and Mary Brewer McMillan, he was born January 31, 1936 in Newburgh. He is the husband of Catherine Casholle McMillan. Survivors include his wife Catherine McMillan at home; sons: Russell McMillan Jr. of Vails Gate, David McMillan of Vails Gate and Robert McMillan of Vails Gate; daughters: Brenda Peterson of Vails Gate, Annamae Keller of Salisbury Mills, Lillie McMillan of Vails Gate and Carrie Keller of New Windsor; sister, Catherine Cignarale of New Windsor; grandson, Timothy McMillan as well as several other grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 16, 2004 from 2 to 6 p.m. at White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 N. Plank Rd., Town of Newburgh. Funeral service will commence at 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Father William Scafidi will officiate. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory. Arrangements are by White & Venuto Funeral home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rt 32) Newburgh, NY 12550.
SAMUEL S. ROWLANDS
Warwick, N.Y. - Samuel S. Rowlands, formerly of Plymouth, Pa., passed away Friday, October 8, 2004 at his home in Warwick, N.Y. Born in Nanticoke on March 20, 1913, he was a son of the late Thomas H. Rowlands and Elizabeth (Stubblebine) Rowlands. Samuel was a graduate of the Plymouth High School and the Bloomsburg State Teacher College, attaining a bachelor of science degree in education. Mr. Rowlands was a distinguished member of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Before his retirement, Samuel was the education supervisor of the Warwick State Training School for Boys in Warwick, N.Y. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Warwick, N.Y. Samuel was preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth J. Rowlands and Anne Mahony; brothers, Thomas Rowlands, William Rowlands, Howard Rowlands and Clarence Rowlands. Samuel is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ollie Rowlands of Warwick, N.Y.; daughter, Rebecca Smith of Michigan; brother, Chauncey Rowlands of Newport Township; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Samuel was interred in the Bloomingdale cemetery, Bloomingdale, Pa. Arrangements by Williams-Hagen Funeral Home Inc., Plymouth, Pa.
EDWARD L. CARBONE
Mountainville, N.Y. - Edward L. Carbone of Mountainville, a retired repairman for the New York Telephone Co., and a longtime area resident, died Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at the Cornwall Hospital. He was 96. The son of the late Louis and Elizabeth Schiffino Carbone, he was born October 13, 1908 in New York City, and was married
to the late Pauline F. Nuara Carbone. He was a member of St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, a life member of the Mountainville Fire Dept., and a member of the New York Telephone Co. Pioneers. Survivors include a son, Edward J. Carbone, of Gonic, N.H.; a daughter, Margaret Wells of New Windsor; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours at the James F. Lulves Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Ave. A., Cornwall-on-Hudson, will be held on Sunday, October 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson. The Rev. Richard Caplice will officiate. Burial will be in St. Thomas cemetery, Cornwall. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Fineral arrangements by the James F. Lulves Funeral Home Inc.
RONALD SHAW
Monroe, N.Y. - Ronald Shaw, a 10-year Monroe resident, formerly a 26-year resident of West Point, and a retired bandsman for the United States Military Academy, West Point, died Saturday, October 9, 2004 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Goshen. He was 57. The son of the late Helen Kiehart Shaw, he was born in Carbondale, Pa. on April 2, 1947. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during Vietnam, and a member of the United States Military Academy Band, West Point. Survivors include his wife, Wilhelmina Schooff Shaw of Monroe; sons, Scott Shaw and his wife, MaryEllen Rafferty of Ossining, Brandon Shaw and his wife, Denise, of Highland Mills; and grandchildren, Nicholas, Matthew and Samantha Shaw of Highland Mills. Friends may call on Sunday, October 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main St., Highland Falls. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, October 18 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 353 Main St., Highland Falls. The Rev. Carl D. Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Eagle Valley cemetery, Town of Highlands. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220. Funeral arrangements by William F. Hogan Funeral Home, Highland Falls.
DIANA J. PROULX
Highland Mills, N.Y. - Diana J. Proulx, a housewife and 30-year area resident, died Thursday, October 14, 2004 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern. She was 70. The daughter of the late Frank Sparacino and Florence Roseo Sparacino, she was born November 28, 1933 in Brooklyn. She was a member of Otterkill Country Club in Campbell Hall and member of St. Patrick's Church in Highland Mills. Survivors include her husband, Andre E. Proulx of Highland Mills; sons, Michael F. Proulx and his wife Deborah of Monroe, Peter A. Proulx and his fiancée Laila of Monroe; two grandchildren, Stefanie and Zachary; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, October 17 at the Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Ave., Monroe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, October 18 at St. Patrick's Church, Route 32, Highland Mills. The Rev. John Palaparambil will officiate. Burial will be in the cemetery of the Highlands, Highland Mills. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research, Wisner Professional Building, 419 E. Main St., Middletown, NY 10940. Arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush Inc. Funeral Home.
ROBERT J. DAVIES JR.
Saugerties, N.Y. - Robert J. Davies Jr., a Saugerties resident since 1984, died Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at Westchester Medical Center. He was 62. He was born June 4, 1942 in Goshen, the son of the late Robert J. and Beatrice Martin Sr. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Presidential Honor Guard for President Kennedy and President Johnson. He was an assistant analysis specialist and programmer for IBM in Kingston and Poughkeepsie. He was a life member of the Centerville Fire Company, and a member of the Saugerties Powerboat Association, the Saugerties Fish and Game Club, and the IBM Quarter Century Club. He was an avid boater, archer, golfer, bowler, skier, deer hunter, striper fisherman and also loved ice fishing. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; four children, Robert III, Deborah, Katherine, and Jennifer, all of Saugerties; a brother, Martin of New Hampton; and a sister, Bette of Florida. Also survived by seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Tina, in 1988. Funeral services will be held at the Buono Funeral Service, Main St. Chapel, Saugerties, on Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Karl Ostberg officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Mountain cemetery, Saugerties. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
HERMAN J. KAHRS
Garrison, N.Y. - Herman J. Kahrs, 73, of Garrison, died on Friday, October 15, 2004 at his residence in Garrison. Born in Union City, N.J. on February 7, 1931 he was the son of the late Herman and Bertha (Krohn) Kahrs. Ms. Kahrs was the owner and operator of House of Platzl, Inc. in Pomona. He has been a resident of the Garrison area since 1979, coming from Highland Mills. Mr. Kahrs was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1953-54. He was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Philipstown, and the American Legion of Pomona. He is survived by his wife, Maude (Rutheford) Kahrs, at home. He is also survived by four children, Susan Kahrs of Cold Spring, Stephen Kahrs of Beacon, Eric Kahrs of Bloomington, Ind., and Kristine Kahrs of Los Angeles, Calif.; and two brothers, Edward Kahrs of Addison, Vt., and Robert Kahrs of Utah. In addition, three grandchildren, Shay, Alyssa and Ceilidh, also survive. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 18 at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Philipstown at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Cold Spring cemetery. Friends may call at the Clinton Funeral Home Corner of Parrott and Pine St., Cold Spring, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Mr. Kahrs' name to the 1st Presbyterian Church of Philipstown, Academy St., Cold Spring, NY 10516.
ARTHUR FRIEDMAN
Liberty, N.Y. - Arthur Friedman, a lifetime resident of The Grossinger Resort in Liberty. He was the retired owner/operator of the Mon Ami Shop at the former Grossingers Resort in Liberty. He died on Friday, October 15, 2004, in the Catskill Regional Medical Center Harris, NY. He was 73. Arthur was a veteran serving in the Army during the Korea War. He was born in Liberty, NY on November 30, 1930. He was the son of Abraham Friedman and Rose Grossinger. Arthur was an avid golfer and lover of the game. He was a past member of the Liberty ELKS lodge and the Liberty Lions Club. Arthur was the only Grossinger still living on the resort property in Liberty. He grew up at the Grossinger Resort not only with his parents but with his Aunt Jenny and Uncle Harry Grossinger and his cousins Paul Grossinger and Elaine Grossinger-Etess. He is survived by his wife Renee Levine Friedman at home; his son Robert Friedman and his wife Kelly of Horsham, Pa.; his daughter Randi Ceneviva and her husband Kevin; his grandson Dominic Alexander Ceneviva; as well as several cousins; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 3 p.m. in Congregation Ahavath Israel Synagogue, Chestnut St., Liberty. Rabbi Marvin Goldman will officiate. Burial will be in the Ahavath Israel cemetery, Ha-San-Na Road, Liberty. Funeral Arrangements by Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home Inc., Monticello.
JACK FELTINGOFF
Monroe, N.Y. - Jack Feltingoff, a retired accountant for the City of New York and 27-year resident of the area, died Thursday, October 14, 2004 at Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, Fla. He was 88. The son of Samuel and Annie Young Feltingoff, he was born November 20, 1915 in Paterson, N.J. He was an Army Veteran, serving in WW II; a member of the Monroe Temple of Liberal Judaism; member and former financial secretary of Monroe Temple Men's Club; member of Knights of Pythias, Monroe; treasurer of Barnett Hills Condominium Assoc., Monroe. A family statement reads, "Jack's presence brought a shining light to us all and those whose lives he touched will surely miss him." Survivors include his wife Beverly R. Sprei Feltingoff at home; daughters, Ellen Bechky of Monroe, Ronni First of Aventura, Fla.; sister, Rosalind Blau of New Jersey; three grandchildren, Beth, Michelle and Stephanie; two great-grandchildren, Miranda and Rebecca. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, October 17 at the Smith, Seaman and Quackenbush Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Ave., Monroe. Rabbi Garry A. Loeb will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Hill cemetery in Middle Hope. Contributions may be made to the Monroe Temple of Liberal Judaism, 314 N. Main St., Monroe, NY 10950. Arrangements by Smith, Seaman and Quackenbush Inc. Funeral Home.
