OBITS: The New York Times 10 Sep 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 ACKERMAN Nancy, 73, passed away peacefully on September 9 at her home in Metuchen, N.J. She was the devoted wife of Bernard, loving mother of Terri, Sandra, and Howard, adoring grandmother of Lionel, Jesse, and Jackie, loving sister of Robert and sister-in-law Carol, and devoted to Jenny, James, Lance, Steve, and Maggie. Nancy was a dear friend to so many in Metuchen and Stockbridge. Educated at Cornell and New York Universities, she served professionally for many years as a chemistry instructor at Rutgers University and later made herself indispensable as the marketing coordinator of Ackrad Laboratories, a medical device company founded by Bud. She was a past-president of the Metuchen League of Women Voters and a member of the Metuchen Planning Board and the Stockbridge Bowl Association. Funeral services will be held at Temple Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Avenue, Metuchen, at 1:30PM, Friday, September 10. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Published in the New York Times on 9/10/2004. Beddard, Anita (Memoriam) BEDDARD-Anita. You are in our hearts, minds and souls always. We love and miss you so. Michael, Fred, and Devon Published in the New York Times on 9/10/2004. Berkule, Jack BERKULE-Jack. To my dearest husband, the most loving, kind and, generous man, I'd every known. I will love you forever. Your loving wife, Lee Published in the New York Times from 9/8/2004 - 9/12/2004. Berkule, Jack BERKULE-Jack. The best father a family could ever wish for, thank you for being with us and guiding us with all your love and knowledge. You will always be in our hearts. Loving you every day forever. Barry, Patricia, Elizabeth Berkule Published in the New York Times from 9/8/2004 - 9/12/2004. Hartman, Esther HARTMAN-Esther Kelly Bill. Died on September 1, 2004 in Lyme, CT. She was born on September 29, 1923, in New Rochelle, NY, the daughter of the late James Raymond and Esther Elizabeth Kelly Bill. She attended the Thorton Donovan School and Rye Country Day School. In 1945, she graduated with honors from Smith College (Northampton, MA). She met John W. Hartman in St. Augustine, FL. They were married on November 8, 1947, in New Rochelle, NY. Together they lived in St. Augustine, FL, New York City, Darien, CT, New Canaan, CT, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, FL and Lyme, CT during summers for all of her life. Kelly Hartman's volunteer activities included work for the American Red Cross in Darien, New Canaan, and New York. She also founded and volunteered at the Ocean Reef Library and volunteered at the Lyme Public Library. She supported the Lyme Library, fire department and ambulance. Hartman Park, their gift to the Town of Lyme, was originally part of her Bill family's land. With her husband, she made major contributions to the above libraries and to the Florence Griswold Museum, including the Hartman Education Barn, The Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., Old Lyme, CT and to Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust, Marathon, FL. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Kelly Bill Hartman Sherwood and Raymond Bill Hartman; her grandchildren Katarina and Nicola and her cousin Sally J. Bill. She was also predeceased by her sister Jane Bill Neely. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Hartman's memory may be made to any of her favorite charities mentioned. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. Published in the New York Times on 9/10/2004. Kasten, Jack KASTEN-Jack. Deepest condolences to the family of our dear friend, Jack Kasten. We will always remember the good times together. William and Helen Slivka Ralph and Sheila Sobel Published in the New York Times on 9/10/2004. Kellogg, Marion S. KELLOGG-Marion S. Entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 14, 2004, at age 84. Ms. Kellogg was born June 15, 1920 in Rochester, N.Y., the daughter of the late Howard and Stella (nee Dengler) Kellogg. She leaves her cousin, Dorothy (Sanders) McGee of Longport, N.J. Marion retired as the first woman Vice President of General Electric Company. She joined General Electric when she was Assistant Professor (and first woman instructor) in the Physics Department of Brown University. At General Electric, she held a variety of operating assignments in Human Resources Consulting including Marketing, Production and General Management. These culminated in her appointment as Vice President of Corporate Consulting Services in 1974. In this capacity, she managed an organization of about 1000 persons engaged in leading edge consulting in the fields of engineering, marketing and manufacturing. She retired from General Electric in 1983. During her career with GE, she served as a consultant in Europe, Africa and North and South America for a variety of businesses and companies. She was the author of five books and was awarded honorary doctorates by Saint Lawrence University, Russell Sage College, Babson College and Manhattanville College. She is the recipient of the Mary Parker Follett Award for her contributions to the application of management priciples. She was a Fellow of the International Academy of Management and member of Sigma Xi and the New York Academy of Sciences. She served on the Board of Directors of Emhart Corporation, Cigna Corp., Citytrust Bancorp and was a Trustee of Manhattanville College. Services and interment were held in Rochester, N.Y. To light a candle of condolence, please visit www. millerfuneralhomes.com Published in the New York Times from 9/8/2004 - 9/12/2004. Meyerhoff, Inge 1932 - 2002 Inge Meyerhoff nee Zuber. March 11, 1932 - September 9, 2002. We were married for forty-five years when Inge died. To me she was always a woman of exceptional beauty, a woman of subtle intelligence and a delightful sense of humor. I never expected to survive her and experience her loss. She was beloved by all who knew her. Inge's ashes are inurned at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York City. -- Erich Meyerhoff Published online only at www.nytimes.com. Guest Book Sands, Barbara R. SANDS-Barbara R. On September 9, 2004 in Albany, NY. Born in NYC, she was an Albany area resident the last 15 years. She received her Master's in Social Work from the State University of NY at Albany. She had been employed as a Prevention Social Worker for the Parson's Child and Family Center in Albany and retired due to illness. She leaves her parents, a brother, nephews and nieces and her daughter Rachel of Albany. A memorial service will be held at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Ave, Albany, NY on Friday, September 10, 2004 at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ovarian Cancer Research. Published in the New York Times on 9/10/2004. Stein, Ernest STEIN-Ernest. 4 Sept, died peacefully at home in NYC. b. Munich 13 Nov 1900, emigrated to NYC '21, married Doris Blumenthal '36. Businessman and amateur musician, this renaissance man loved his family, music, art, literature and gardening in the country; read and spoke French, German and English; practiced his piano every day until a month before death; and loved his daily walks. Musical studies started with his mother and included composition with Martinu at Tanglewood, early '40s. Compositions performed in U.S. and Europe. Poetry published in '89 and '90. Beginning at age 98, appeared annually for three years on ``A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor'' playing piano and reciting his poetry. With little remaining strength, some of his last words were ``beautiful'' when shown a bouquet of flowers, and ``thank you'' uttered often to care-givers and loved ones. From one of his poems ``A Toast'' The past is fairy tales. The future dreams. The music of the moment/Is the only Truth. Enjoy it to the fullest! Here is to life which, As the bubbles in this glass, Forever newly rises. Drink deep and often. More, much more to come! Ernest is survived by sons Bob, John and Andy; two daughters-in-law and four grandchildren. Published in the New York Times from 9/9/2004 - 9/10/2004. Villency, Charles VILLENCY Charles, 97. Peacefully September 6, 2004. Formerly of Great Neck, N.Y. Your life was rich with adventure, intellectual pursuits, devotion to family. Your gentle, consistant love for your wife Mignon, children Roxanne, Lynn and Stephen, grandchildren Ariel and Rachel will not be forgotten. Published in the New York Times from 9/10/2004 - 9/13/2004.