OBITS: The New York Times 12 Oct 2004; New York City, New York co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com Drucker, Pauline Sherman DRUCKER Pauline Sher man. Devoted wife of Meyer (d). Beloved sister-in-law, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law. Dedicated to her family. A woman of ethical values and strong convictions. Avid union supporter and teacher of the visually disabled. She touched the lives of many. For those who wish, donations may be made in her memory to the Southern Poverty Law Center or any college scholarship fund. Published in the New York Times on 10/12/2004. Neumann, Suzanne NEUMANN-Suzanne. October 11th, 2004. Our incomparable, irrepressible Suzie drew her last breath today bidding farewell to her beloved Norbert, Michelle and Ron Finkelstein, Peter and Sabine Neumann, brother Frederic Buch and loving family and friends. Her unique spirit will live forever as we remember a remarkable woman. Services Wednesday, October 13th, 1 PM, at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, 630 Amsterdam Ave., NYC. Published in the New York Times from 10/12/2004 - 10/13/2004. Reeve, Christopher REEVE Christopher. The Creative Coalition's Board of Directors and all its Members, mourn the passing of our past President Christopher Reeve. His unique contributions and thinking will always be part of our mission. Chris and Dana's courage will always be our inspiration. Published in the New York Times on 10/12/2004. Reeve, Christopher REEVE-Christopher. Those who care deeply about the rights and needs of the disabled, along with those who advocate for the freedom of medical scientists to explore all appropriate means for easing human suffering, have lost a courageous, articulate champion and a generous friend. Christopher Reeve's many admirers at the Parkinson's Disease Foundation extend to his family their wishes for comfort at this time. Page M. Black, Chairman Robin A. Elliott, Exec. Dir. Published in the New York Times on 10/12/2004. Reeve, Christopher REEVE-Christopher. We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Christopher Reeve and to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation on the passing of a truly great leader in the quest for a cure for paralysis. Like the ``Superman'' he was, we know Christopher's unrelenting efforts will ultimately rescue all victims of paraylsis and assure his legacy. Daniel Heumann, Carl Frischling, Armand Weiss, Steven Oser and The Daniel Heumann Fund for Spinal Cord Research Published in the New York Times on 10/12/2004. Ross, Raymond ROSS-Raymond. On the evening of August 24, the photographer Raymond Ross, age 81, died in his home on Houston Street in Manhattan. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and asthma. For nearly 60 years, Ray Ross was a wellknown and widely admired figure in the New York downtown music scene. His intimate photographs document the flowering of Jazz, as he was one of the few to chronicle the transition from the big band sound of Duke Ellington to the Bebop era ushered in by John Coltrane and Miles Davis. His lifelong involvement with the downtown community kept him engaged with the avantgarde music and dance world he loved so dearly. He leaves behind over 20,000 photographs and a large community of artists, musicians and friends who know that Ray's adventurous spirit lives on in their own work. Born in New York City on February 10, 1924, Ray is survived by his friend and companion for many years Ellen Christi. His nephews David A. Ross of New York City, Mark R. Ross of Los Angeles, and Robert B. Ross of San Francisco will remember Ray as a man committed to his passion for music and photography. A memorial celebration for Ray will be held at St. Peter's at Lexington and 54th Street at 7 PM on Sunday, November 21. Published in the New York Times on 10/12/2004. Williams, Josephine A. WILLIAMS Josephine A. ``Jo'' (nee Tymchak) 87 years, passed peacefully October 9, 2004 at her residence. She was the proud owner and cofounder of Williams Funeral Home, Inc. which both she and her late husband Charles F. established in 1956. Josephine set an example for woman in the funeral industry. She strove for perfection and excellence and expected nothing less. She was a benefactor and supporter to many causes and institutions. She was truly a blessing to the Kingsbridge and Riverdale communities of the Bronx. She is survived by her five children: Barbara Beck, Charles (Chuck) Williams, Florence Haring, Joan Cotter, and Andrew R. Williams; one brother, Michael Tymchak; two nieces, Betty Lou Darmanin, Susan Jensen; one nephew Michael Tymchak; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; three great nephews; and two great nieces. Family will receive friends Wednesday 7-9PM, Thursday & Friday 2-5PM and 7-9PM Williams Funeral Home Inc., 5628 Broadway at W. 232nd St., Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John's R.C. Church (3021 Kingsbridge Ave, Bx.) Saturday 9:45 AM. Entombment Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: V & S Hospice, 1250 Broadway, 7th floor, NY, NY 10001 or The Josephine Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund C/O American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, 619 W. 54th St., NY, NY 10019, would be greatly appreciated. Published in the New York Times from 10/12/2004 - 10/14/2004.