OBITS: Times Herald-Record 6 Aug 2005; Middletown, Orange 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: Times Herald-Record http://www.recordonline.com Angelo, Marie Marie Angelo, a retired teacher for Clairol Cosmetics in California and New York, and longtime resident of the area, died Friday August 5, 2005 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was 89. Daughter of the late Domingo and Soleda Perez, she was born January 16, 1916 in Santiago, Cuba. She is survived by her husband, Frank Angelo, at home; a son, Manuel Martinez and his wife, Marla, of Montgomery; a daughter, Cynthia Martinez of the Town of Newburgh; five grandchildren: Serina Martinez, John David Martinez, Emil Pignetti III and Vicki, Manuel Pignetti and his wife, Julie, and Venessa Pignetti; and five great-grandchildren: Marissa Martinez, Amy Martinez, Emily Murphy, Emil Pignetti IV, and Manny Pignetti. She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Perez. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 419 E. Main St., Suite 307B, Middletown, NY 10940. Arrangements were made by the White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Route 32), Newburgh, N.Y. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 8/6/2005 - 8/7/2005. Bann, Betty (Storms) Formerly of Greenville, N.Y. Betty Bann (nee: Storms) of Union City, N.J., formerly of Greenville, N.Y., city of Port Jervis, died on Thursday August 4, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John J. Bann Sr., she was the devoted mother of Shirley Wieboldt, John J. Bann Jr., Dennis Bann and Stephen Bann. She is the dear sister of Gilbert and Norman Storms, and Evelyn DeFina, who also survive. She is cherished by ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday August 6, 2005 at 9:30 AM at the Leber Funeral Home, 2000 Kennedy Boulevard, Union City, N.J. Interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, N.J. The family received friends on Friday, August 5, 2005 in the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Leber Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/6/2005. Gillespie, Julia A. "Jewel" Julia A. "Jewel" Gillespie, a homemaker and lifetime resident of the area, died Thursday August 4, 2005 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus. She was 94. The daughter of John W. Neusaenger and Adelaide Stewart Neusaenger, she was born June 15, 1911 in the Town of Shawangunk, N.Y. She was a lifetime member with her husband, L. Crawford Gillespie, in the Graham's United Presbyterian Church in Pine Bush, N.Y. They both held different officiers in the church. Jewel taught Sunday School in the church for many years. She and her husband delivered Meals on Wheels in Pine Bush for several years; and she was a member of the Town of Crawford Garden Club. A family statement reads: "Jewel met and fell in love with her husband of 61 years, L. Crawford Gillespie, who predeceased her on August 7, 1990. Our mom was a wonderful, beautiful lady, inside and out, who loved her family dearly. Our mom loved the Lord and always wore a hat to church. She cooked the best Sunday dinners and was famous for her Banana Nut Bread. Before her sight failed, she loved to watch her early afternoon soap operas, and did beautiful embroidery work. She taught us family values, respect and love. We will miss you always. When we look up and see the clouds touch, we will know our mom and dad are together again and holding hands, still in love." She leaves behind her loving children: Margaret (Peggy) Hackett of Middletown; Donald J. Gillespie of Middletown, and Lois E. Grossi and husband, Joseph, of Pine Bush; her beloved grandchildren: Judith Yannantuono of Pine Bush, Joseph T. Grossi and wife, Kira, of Montgomery, Quentin Gillespie and wife, Missy, of Middletown, Kevin Gillespie of Campbell Hall, and Valerie Woods and husband, Jehremie, of Panama City, Fla.; a beloved great-grandson, Bryan Yannantuono of Pine Bush; and sister-in-law, Mary Neusaenger of Pine Bush. She was predeceased by a son, Charles R. Gillespie, who died in 1990; a sister, Anna; and two brothers, John and William Neusaenger. Visitation will be held on Sunday August 7, 2005 from 6-9 PM at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc., 1525 Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush, N.Y. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 8 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with Pastor Robert Hewitt officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at New Prospect Cemetery in Pine Bush, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jewel's name may be made to the Graham's United Presbyterian Church, Sunday School Fund. Arrangements were made by the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc. For directions or information, please visit www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/6/2005. Herbison, David James Formerly of Cornwall, N.Y. David James Herbison, 53, lost his courageous battle with cancer on July 31, 2005 in Denver, Colo. Dave was born July 25, 1952 in Cornwall, N.Y. David was a Boy Scout, varsity athlete and graduate of Cornwall Central High, class of 1970. He was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., where he continued to be active in U.S.M.A. varsity athletics. Dave graduated with an engineering degree in 1974. An Army Ranger, he served in Korea with the 2nd Infantry Division. Upon leaving active duty, he served in the Army Reserves and the Colorado National Guard, retiring as a Major in 2004. His civilian career included 19 years with Storage Tek Corporation and two years with Quantum. In reflection, a close friend said, "Dave lived his life exemplifying West Point's motto of Duty, Honor, Country. His final fight revealed the depth of his character, courage and dignity. He will be sorely missed by those he touched." He was predeceased by his father, James D. Herbison. Survivors include his mother, Marie (Hoffman) Herbison; his loving partner, Diane Pearson of Littleton, Colo.; daughters, Heather and Megan; son, Matthew; daughter-in-law, Laura; grandchildren, Derek and Tyler; and sisters, Diane Martinez and Nora Ann Reilly; and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held at Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Niwot, Colo. on August 4, 2005 at 2:00 PM. Friends are invited to call at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, Cornwall-on-Hudson, N.Y. on Monday, August 8 from 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 9 at 10:00 AM at the Old Cadet Chapel, West Point Cemetery, West Point, N.Y. Arrangements were made by Kevin Quigley of the Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-On-Hudson, N.Y. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center or Lance Armstrong Foundation, P.O. Box 130819, Houston, TX 77219-0819. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 8/4/2005 - 8/7/2005. Katz, Lori Formerly of Monroe, N.Y. Lori Katz, 46, of Key West, Fla., formerly of Monroe, passed away at her home on August 4, 2005, after a brief illness. Lori was predeceased by her parents, Phyllis and Sanford Katz, formerly of Monroe. A devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend, she is survived by two sisters, noted photographer, RJKATZ (Robin J. Katz) and her partner, Bunny Singer, of Dix Hills, N.Y., and Sharon (Katz) and her husband, Jim Emerson, of Houston, Texas; and brother, Steven J. Katz and his wife, Claudia, of Key West. She also leaves behind two lovely nieces, Ashlyn and Patricia Katz, and a handsome nephew, Philip Emerson; as well as her grandmother and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Lori is also survived by her best friends of over 30 years, Peggy Nadramia and Peter Gilmore, of New York, N.Y. Lori leaves behind her close friend and assistant of 11 years, Crystal White, and numerous friends and clients. She will be sorely missed by her three dogs: Augie, Ruby and Mugsy. Lori was born in the Bronx, N.Y. on September 30, 1958. She graduated from Monroe-Woodbury, O.C.C.C., and Mercy College. She started her career in Journalism as a staff writer for the Photo News. Lori moved to Key West in 1986 to escape the cold New York winters (and to pick up sailors). Lori followed in her grandfather and father's footsteps and opened her own accounting practice in 1986. Lori was a tireless and relentless fundraiser for numerous charitable, cultural, and community causes. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and the Humane Society. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/6/2005. Linton, Ruth Ruth Linton, a homemaker and lifelong resident of the area, died Wednesday August 3, 2005 at Westchester Medical Center. She was 80 years old. Daughter of the late John and Elsie Baxter Smith, she was born December 19, 1924 in Newburgh, N.Y. Mrs. Linton was a member of First Baptist Church in Newburgh; and was past president of the Newburgh Heights Association. She is survived by her husband, George Linton, at home; a son, David Linton of New York City, N.Y.; two daughters, Susan Weeks of Gibsonia, Pa., and Carol Linton of Newburgh; and grandchildren, Jordan Weeks and Jarrod Weeks. Visitation will be held on Sunday August 7, 2005 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 N. Plank Rd. (Route 32), Town of Newburgh, N.Y. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 8 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 481 South St., Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements were made by the White & Venuto Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 8/5/2005 - 8/6/2005. Plumstead, Edward Edward Plumstead, a retired employee of the Town of Newburgh Highway Department and lifelong resident of the area, died Wednesday August 3, 2005 at Elant at Newburgh. He was 69. Son of the late William and Helen Schroder Plumstead, he was born April 12, 1936 in Newburgh, N.Y. He is survived by two sisters, Lorraine Smith of Accord, and Leona Masker of Washingtonville; three nieces; seven nephews; and many cousins. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday August 5, 2005 at the White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Route 32), Town of Newburgh, N.Y. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 6 at 10:00 AM in Trinity United Methodist Church, Fostertown Rd., Newburgh, with the Rev. William St. John officiating. Burial will follow in Fostertown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Greater NYC Office, 149 Madison Ave., Room 701, New York, NY 10016. Arrangements were made by the White & Venuto Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 8/4/2005 - 8/6/2005. Rodriguez, Jose Reinaldo "Rei" Jose Reinaldo "Rei" Rodriguez of New Windsor, a counselor with Turning Point, St. Francis Hospital, entered into rest on Tuesday July 26, 2005 at home among the comfort of his family. He was 69. Son of the late Jose Rodriguez and Adelina Sepulveda, and the late Angela Negron, he was born June 13, 1936 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. A family statement reads: "Reinaldo was a loving and generous father who always worked hard for his family. The warmth of his smile and presence was palpable, and his family and friends basked in it. He found deep satisfaction in his work at the Turning Point, especially with his colleagues; and as a leader in the Hispanic program. He knew how to turn a tough situation around with humor and could quickly have us all smiling at life's predicaments. As his children remind us, their dad's comment set this occasion of his passing is, "The beat goes on." We acknowledge him and miss him every day." Reinaldo was a member of his local homeowner's association. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Webb Rodriguez of Monroe; his children: Afra Rodriguez of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Ryan Webb Rodriguez and Emily Webb Rodriguez, both of New Windsor and Monroe, and Sierra Filucci of Oakland, Calif.; a sister, Marganta Rodriguez of Ponce, Puerto Rico; two brothers, Jose Luis Rodriguez and Anibal Rodriguez of Puerto Rico; a grandchild, Lola Margarita Contreras of Oakland, Calif.; and nieces and nephews: Manuel, Luisito, Jose Antonio, Damaris, Ivis, Suehane and Yahir. He was predeceased by a brother, Jose Enrique Rodriguez. Funeral services and burial took place in Ponce, Puerto Rico on Saturday, July 30. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations on Reinaldo's behalf may be sent to the Turning Point Hispanic Program, 11 Hastings Dr., Beacon, NY 12508-2026. Arrangements under the direction of Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, N.Y. www.Brooks-DiDonato.com Published in the Times Herald-Record from 7/29/2005 - 8/6/2005. Solomon Jr., Samuel Samuel Solomon Jr. of Washingtonville, a Correctional Officer for Camp LaGuardia, and a longtime resident of the area, died Thursday August 4, 2005 in Washingtonville, N.Y. He was 50. The son of the late Samuel Solomon and Nell Cheney Solomon, he was born July 16, 1955 in New Bern, N.C. He served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his companion, Christal Gannon; daughter, Christine Marie Solomon of Montgomery; son, Joshua Samuel Solomon of Montgomery; and his loving adopted granddaughter, Kahlei Page. Visitation will be Monday August 8, 2005 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon at Overhiser Funeral Home, 78 Union St., Montgomery, N.Y. Services will be Monday, August 8 at 12:00 noon in the funeral home. Burial will be at the Orange County Veterans Cemetery in Goshen, N.Y. Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/6/2005. Summers, A. David A. David Summers, an inspector for National Fields, Inc. in Spring Valley, N.Y., and longtime resident of the area, died Thursday August 4, 2005 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, N.Y. He was 57. Son of the late Arthur and Dolly Jesse Summers, he was born September 6, 1947 in Buchanon, W.Va. He is survived by his loving companion of many years, Diana Silien, at home; his wife, Linda M. Ethridge Summers of Port Jervis; one son, Davon J. Etheridge and his fianc‚, Georgiana, of Rock Hill; and brothers and sisters: Roy Summers, Ted Summers, John Summers, Helen Summers, Greg Blagg, Emma Cutright, Vicki Oldaker, Janet Lough, Jerry Summers and Andy Summers; his godson, David DiMarisco of Sparrowbush; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Becci Flannery. Friends may call at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. on Sunday August 7, 2005 from 1-5 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 8 at 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Burial will be held in Rural Valley Cemetery in Cuddebackville, N.Y. Contributions in David's name may be made for Evan and Aaron, c/o Chola Shay, 400 Shay Lane, Matamoras, PA 18336. Arrangements were made by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, please visit Knight-Auchmoody.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/6/2005. Woodhouse, Geraldine Marie Hyde Geraldine Marie Hyde Woodhouse of Ellenville, a 52-year resident and retired business manager for KEM Abstract in Ellenville, died August 4, 2005 in the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Towson, Md. She was 84. The daughter of Clarence and Dorothy Hoyt Hyde, she was born July 19, 1921 in Groton, N.Y. She was the widow of Robert Woodhouse. She was a member of The Church of St. Mary & St. Andrew in Ellenville, and The Cook-Taylor American Legion Post #111 Ladies Auxiliary in Ellenville. Survivors include her son, Thomas Woodhouse of Towson, Md.; and several nieces and nephews, including Erin and Kelly Harmon. She was predeceased by her son, Robert Woodhouse, and her sister, Lois Harmon. Friends may call at Loucks Funeral Home, Inc., 79 N. Main St., Ellenville on Monday, August 8 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, August 9 at The Church of St. Mary & St. Andrew, 137 S. Main St., Ellenville. Burial will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, N.Y. Donations in her memory may be made to The Ellenville First Aid Squad, Webster St., Ellenville, NY 12428. Arrangements were made by Loucks Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/6/2005.