OBITS: Times Herald-Record 25 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 Baker, Eugene Harry Eugene Harry Baker, 60, of New Windsor, a sales employee with Napa Echlin Corp. in Poughkeepsie, entered into New Life on August 22, 2005 at Sunnyview Rehabilitation, Schenectady, N.Y. He would have celebrated 25 years recovery with AA in September. He was a die-hard Mets fan, golfer, bowler, & Nascar fan. He was born September 10, 1944 in Poughkeepsie to Harold Baker and Florence Willis Baker. Survivors include two sons: Eugene E. Baker of Pleasant Valley, Michael Baker of Georgia; two daughters Tammy Dominique & husband Kurt of Hudson NY, Tina Baker of Rhode Island; four grandchildren Ashley Gleason, Kimberly, Katie, & Kirstin Dominique. He was predeceased by one daughter Kimberly Ann Baker; one brother James Baker. Visitation will be held from 5- 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home Inc., 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson. Funeral Services will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the Funeral Home. Cremation will follow in Cedar Hill Crematory following the visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Imus Ranch & Tomorrow's Children Fund. Arrangements under the direction of Kevin Quigley of Quigley Bros. F.H. Inc. www.quigleybros.com Published in the Times Herald-Record from 8/24/2005 - 8/25/2005. Beniquez Sr., Juan A. Juan A. Beniquez, a longtime Middletown resident, died Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at Benedictine Hospital in Kingston. He was 69 years old. The son of the late Esteban and Estephana Pellot Beniquez, Juan was born on June 14, 1936 in Aquadilla, Puerto Rico. Juan is survived by one daughter, Desiree Beniquez-Vidal and her husband Oscar of Kingston; one son, Juan Beniquez, Jr. of Wurtsboro and eight grandchildren, Juan Beniquez III, Alejandro Cabrera, Justin Beniquez, Elijah Cabrera, Justina Cabrera, Serenity Cabrera, Jared Beniquez and Jahzaiah Beniquez. Juan is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins in Puerto Rico and New York City. Juan was predeceased by two brothers and his daughter, Justine Beniquez. Family and friends may call on Friday, August 26, 2005 from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown. Graveside services will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Pine Hill Cemetery, New Hampton, N.Y. Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/25/2005. Cable, Anne B. Home, 845-6334-6110. Cable, Anne B., of Campbell Hall, died August 23, 2005. Moritz Funeral Home. 845-359-0890 Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/25/2005. Cable, Anne B. Anne B. (McAvoy) Cable, of Campbell Hall, formerly of Blauvelt, N.Y., passed away peacefully on August 23, 2005 with her loving family by her side. Anne was born December 8, 1926 in the Bronx to Joseph and Julia McAvoy and grew up in Congers, N.Y. She resided in Blauvelt with her husband John Cable Sr. of 50 years and her family. Anne worked most of her life in the food industry, going on to own her own restaurant, Joanne's Coffee Shop in Blauvelt. Anne is survived by her sons Joseph Cable and wife Denise, John Cable Jr. and wife Peggy, Christopher Cable and wife Ginny, Nestor Olang and wife Rona, Frank Pollizzi and wife Sarah, Bernard Hughes and wife Melissa, Kim and wife Pam; her daughters, Bernadette Corvino, Bridgett Tanner and husband Jesse, Patricia Brown and husband Jeff; 20 grandchildren; and great-granddaughter Madison. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 27 at 10 a.m. in St. Catharine's Church, Blauvelt with burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne. Visiting hours will be held Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. at the Moritz Funeral Home, 98 Route 303 South, Tappan, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/25/2005. Caltabiano, Alonda Lee Alonda Lee Caltabiano, 33, died Monday, August 22, 2005 at Benedictine Hospital in Kingston. Born April 14, 1972 in Kingston, she was a daughter of Lester (Sonny) and Loretta Jean Coale Davis and had resided in Olive Bridge most of her life. She was a graduate of Onteora Central School, Class of 1990 and received her Associate's Degree from Ulster County Community College. She was a member of the Living Word Chapel and was a cashier at Juliano Ventures in Shokan. Surviving in addition to her parents of Olive Bridge are her husband, William; her son Jonathan Nicholas Plonski at home; a sister Roeda Jean Sanicola of Olive Bridge; a brother Greg S. Davis of Olive Bridge; and aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 26 at Lasher Funeral Home Inc., 100 Tinker Street, Woodstock. Burial will be in Tongore Cemetery, Olive Bridge. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, August 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers as per her request, contributions to the Jonathan Plonski Tuition Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, 273 Wall St., Kingston, NY 12401 would be appreciated. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/25/2005. Carey Jr., Raymond John Raymond John Carey, Jr., 64, a long-time resident of Bronx, N.Y. died Tuesday, August 23, 2005. Mr. Carey was born October 10, 1940 in Manhattan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Florence Carey (nee Dowling). He is survived by his loving children, Raymond J. Carey, III and his wife Pamela of Hamlin, Pa., Eugene Carey and his wife Chrissie of Lake Ariel, Pa., Peter Carey and his wife, Betty Ann of Lake Ariel, Pa., and Jennifer Carey of Bronx, N.Y., his long-time companion, Kathleen Accordino "Cookie" of Bronx, N.Y. and her daughter, Dawn Geoghegan and her husband, Liam and children Olivia and Stephanie of Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., his sisters, Patricia A. Bauscher and her husband, Howard of Northvale, N.J., Eileen B. Montalbano and her husband, John of Monroe, N.Y. and Barbara A. Carey of Nanuet, N.Y., six loving grandchildren: Spencer, Bradley, Michaella, Madeline, Robert and Zachery, step-grandchildren: Joshua, Meaghan, and Chelsea, nieces and nephews Howard Bauscher, III, Trisha Lucas, Kristen DiPierro, Michael DiPierro and Elizabeth Montalbano, aunts and uncles, Helen Dowling, Rose Anderson, Arthur and Helen Carey and numerous cousins. Ray was the successful owner and operator of two auto service stations in New York City for many years and went on to create a successful Kitchen Design Company from which he retired. Besides his enjoyment of a great Sunday football game and his boat, the "Summer Wind," he enjoyed the precious years of laughter at holidays around the family dinner table with his parents and sisters. Ray had the love of his children and grandchildren and will always be remembered as our Dad, "Poppy Ray," Grandpa, Big Brother, the "Favorite," Ray Junior, Uncle Ray, Cousin and simply "Ray." In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Continuum Hospice Care, 1775 Broadway, Suite 300, New York, NY 10019. Visitation will be at Higgins Funeral Home, 321 S. Main St., New City, N.Y. on Thursday, August 25, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 26, 2005 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Nanuet, N.Y. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Arrangements by Michael J. Higgins Funeral Home, New City, N.Y. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/25/2005. Dunlap Jr., David L. David L. Dunlap Jr., 78, of Stroudsburg, Pa., passed away at home on Monday, August 22, 2005. He was the beloved husband of Erva (Miller) Dunlap. Born on October 30, 1926 in Mt. Pocono, Pa., he was the son of David L. Dunlap Sr. and Louisa (Edwards) Dunlap-Hess. David was a member of St. John's Evangelical Church in Bartonsville. He was employed by David Bodine Construction in Cresco, Pa. until retiring in 1995. Prior to this he was employed by Sabo Construction in Whitehaven, Pa. and William Graffin Construction in Mt. Bethel, Pa. David was an avid gardener and enjoyed working in her greenhouse and fishing. Surviving in addition to his wife are daughters Roxann Dunlap of Tannersville, Pa., Susan Vitulli and husband Bill of East Stroudsburg, Pa.; son David L. Dunlap III and wife Corrinne of Monticello, N.Y.; grandchildren Bobby Fluegel Jr. and wife Brenda of Effort, Pa., Jason Fluegel of Tannersville, Pa., Melissa Fluegel of Asheville, N.C., Will Vitulli of East Stroudsburg, Pa., Nick Vitulli of East Stroudsburg, Pa., David L. Dunlap IV of Monticello, Vicki Dunlap of Monticello, N.Y., Jason Stockdale and wife Chrissy of Middle Village, N.Y.; great-grandchild Jennifer Magrosky of Belmont, N.H., Stephanie Magrosky of Effort, Pa., Nicole Magrosky of Effort, Pa., Michael Stockdale of Middle Village, N.Y., Athena Stockdale of Middle Village, N.Y. and soon to arrive Zion David DeVore ; great-great-grandchild Madison Magrosky of Effort Pa.; brother Albert Dunlap and wife Helen of Kunkletown, Pa.; sisters Joan Hardenstine and husband Harold of Reeders, Pa., Carol Berger and husband Norman of Scotrun, Pa. Predeceased by brother Preston Dunlap; sister Evelyn Triano. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 25 at the Lanterman and Allen Funeral Home, 27 Washington St., East Stroudsburg. Pastor David Long will officiate. Burial will follow at Custard's Cemetery, Bartonsville, Pa. A visitation for family and friends will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 24 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lanterman and Allen Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/25/2005. Griesbeck, John W. John W. Griesbeck, a 30-year area resident, died on Sunday August 21, 2005 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY surrounded by his loving family. He was 49. John was the son of William and Jean Bauer Griesbeck and was born on March 21, 1956 in Nyack, NY. He was a corrections officer at the Eastern Correctional Facility in Napanoch. He was also a musician. John was also a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Liberty. He is survived by his parents, William and Jean Griesbeck of Claryville; 1 son, Jonathan Griesbck of Liberty; 1 daughter, Theresa Griesbeck and her husband James Uciechowski of Claryville; 1 brother, Robert Griesbeck of Woodbourne; 3 nieces, Christine, Stephanie and Michele Griesbeck; 1 nephew Mathew Griesbeck; and his longtime companion Sarah Walker and her mother Barbara Walker, both of Liberty. Cremation took place at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope, NY. Burial of John's ashes will take place at Brick Church Cemetery in Spring Valley, NY. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Peter's Church, Liberty on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005 at 11:45 a.m. with Monsignor Edward Straub officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 105 Liberty, NY 12754. Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc., Liberty. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/25/2005. Ianace, Sophie Ianace, Sophie, age 77, born in Passau, Germany and passed away in Plano, TX on August 23, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband; Ernesto Ianace, U.S. Army, retired. Her survivors include 2 sons Peter Ianace and wife Ronelle and Ernie Ianace and wife Linda; 3 grandchildren Ernie, Lisa and Peter; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers Joseph Markut and wife Burglinde and Mark Markut and wife Brenda; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She loved to play bingo, travel, and dance and was skilled at sewing and needlepoint, she was also a Member of Plano Friends Club at Medical Center of Plano. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2005 at Sparkman/Dickey Funeral Home, Dallas, TX with a Visitation prior to the service. Interment, by invitation only, will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park, Allen, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Junior League of Plano Memorial Fund at 5805 Coit Road, Suite 301, Plano, TX 75093 and the American Cancer Society at Greater Dallas Unit, P.O. Box 560089, Dallas, TX 75356. Sparkman/Dickey Funeral Home 17501 N. Dallas Parkway Dallas, Texas 75287 (972) 407-6070 Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/25/2005. Kellman, Edward J. Central Valley, N.Y. Although Edward J. Kellman, 82, was known by those new to the area as their Town Justice, when he died on August 20, many others knew him as educator, civic leader, Town of Woodbury Parks Commissioner, World War II veteran, and the title he was most proud of "coach." Judge Kellman was born on January 10, 1923, in Yonkers, NY. He was a graduate of the Riverdale Preparatory School, Bronx, NY. At the outbreak of World War II, he enlisted in the Navy. He served in both the Pacific & Atlantic campaigns and eventually participated in the invasion of Normandy. After the war, he graduated from the State University at Cortland, and later earned a Masters Degree from Columbia University in New York City. In 1949, he joined the faculty at the Union Free School, Central Valley, NY as Coach of All Sports. In 1952, the school centralized with others in the area to form Monroe-Woodbury Central High School. Coach Kellman served as Athletic Director of Monroe-Woodbury, where he led a number of his football, basketball, and baseball teams to championships in the fifties and early sixties. Many of his "boys" went on to distinguish themselves at colleges and universities around the nation. He mentored both male and female students, athletes and non-athletes alike. He is credited with inspiring and assisting many students on to college educations. Besides coaching football, basketball, baseball and directing an intramural program second to none, he made time to aid students in the classroom and assist in the town recreation programs. During his 29 years of devoted service to the school district and its students, he saw it go from tiny Central Valley High to one of the largest and finest academic institutions in the state. Upon Coach Kellman's retirement, one successful former student wrote 'Monroe-Woodbury is at a loss with the retirement of Ed Kellman, people like him kept marginal students like me in school." Even after retiring from teaching in 1978, he maintained his love of sports and the young by officiating in high school and college athletics. He became much in demand as an athletic official. As the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA) Athletic Coordinator, he was honored for the many "unselfish and dedicated years he served the schools and athletes." It was written at the time that the "true value of his contributions will never be accurately measured. He gave unselfishly his time and dedication for over 23 years to teach, inspire, and lead youngsters for their futures and the betterment of the community." In 1971, Mr. Kellman was elected Town Justice of the Town of Woodbury, NY, where he served for the past 34 years. Again, he did what he loved doing most, serving his friends, neighbors, community and country. Judge Kellman performed well over 400 weddings and administered justice fairly and compassionately. He was a member and former president of Orange County Magistrates Association. Although he was "retired" some may say he worked equally as hard, if not harder in community service. In later years, he exerted a major influence on the quality and scope of the county park system's planning and development. His vision and dedication were major factors in gaining public and elected support for this enviable park system. His exemplary character, keen wit and understanding touched the hearts and minds of all who were privileged to come in contact with him. He was a former member of the Woodbury Planning Board, former chairman of Woodbury Parks & Recreation Committee & former member of Orange County Parks Commission. A long-time member of the Central Valley Golf Club, Ed could be found there several days a week working towards a single digit handicap with his buddies. He was a member of the Woodbury Community Association. He is survived by his loving wife Jean of Central Valley, NY, daughters Susan Maxwell & her husband, Larry, of Davidsonville, Maryland, and Lisa Holton and her husband, Scott of Chester, NY, as well as an extended family of former students, colleagues, and friends. He truly enjoyed life and the people he came in contact with on a daily basis. His presence will be deeply missed by his family, close friends, and acquaintances. He once said that "he was thankful to live in a community where he had a chance to serve and be a contributing citizen and that the people made every moment a new and wonderful experience." Friends may call on Friday, August 26, 2005 at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Avenue, Monroe from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A celebration of Ed's life will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 10 AM at Earl Reservoir, Highland Mills, NY. The family invites all to join them. Donations may be made to the Edward J. Kellman Scholarship Fund; c/o Ron Montalto, M-W Board of Education Building, Route 32, Central Valley, NY 10917. Funeral arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 8/24/2005 - 8/25/2005. Lusardi Jr., John John Lusardi Jr., of Middletown, died Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at St. Teresa's in Middletown, following a long illness. He was 84. The son of the late John and Louisa Camisa Lusardi Sr., he was born on October 23, 1920 in Hamburg, N.J. Mr. Lusardi was a former cutter and foreman in the garment industry, having worked as a member of Local 284 and NYC Local 10. He was a longtime member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church where he served as usher and trustee. He was a 60-year member of the McQuoid Fire Co. #3 and a veteran fireman. Mr. Lusardi was also a member of the Elks 1097, the Knights of Columbus Color Guard 486, the Lake Region Italian Club in Monroe, the Newburgh Chapter of Unico-CIAO, the Middletown Sons of Italy, the Middletown First Ward Social and Athletic Club and the Catskill Beam Bottle Club as well as being a former Democratic City Chairman. He was an assembly candidate in 1956. A civil defense director, he organized several local volunteer ambulance corps. He ran Country and Western music shows in Port Jervis on channel 6 for 15 years. Mr. Lusardi was a member of the Tri-State Country Music Association (TSCMA). He did several shows to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation in Goshen in the 1950s. In his retirement years, he provided a variety of music at the Orange County Fair, at what is now known as the John Lusardi Music Pavilion. He did many things in his lifetime for a very sick man. Survivors include his wife, Helen Nowak Lusardi at home; his nieces Dolores Barnes and husband Bob, Nellie Swanson and husband Larry all of Middletown, Armida Devore of Hartwell, Ga. and Yvonne Crissey of Brandon, Fla.; Godson Charles Sutton of Port Jervis; and several cousins. He was predeceased by his sisters Lena Crissey of Brandon, Fla. and Nellie Leo of Middletown. Visitation hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, August 26 at the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home Inc., 72 W. Main St., Middletown. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 27 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, Middletown. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Ralston-Lippincott- Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/25/2005. McCord, Helen "Nan" Helen "Nan" (Davidson) McCord, 80, of Warren Rd., died Tuesday August 16, 2005. Born in Greensburg, Indiana on June 23, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Helen (Groehl) Davidson. Helen was raised in Brooklyn and lived in New York most of her life, summering in Monterey, MA. She graduated with a degree in Political Science from Vassar College. While in college she met a GI who served in WWII, William J. McCord to whom she was married for 47 years. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Greene County Historical Society, as well as a charter member of the Conservative Party, all in New York. Professionally, she worked as a teacher, a caseworker in both child welfare and legal aid, and as a probation officer. She also gave her time as a Methodist lay-speaker and hospice volunteer. Mrs. McCord enjoyed researching family history, her conservative politics, collecting books and antiquarian postcards. She also loved dogs especially Cathy Beagle who was her companion to the end. She enjoyed traveling to different countries such as Israel, Great Britain and Russia. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband who died in 1994. She is survived by a daughter Barbara Shaffer and her husband Dennis of Brimfield, two sons Edson R. McCord and his wife Anne of Decatur, IL and Douglas H. McCord and his wife Cyd of Exton, PA. She also leaves seven grandchildren, Lindy and Andrew McCord of Exton, PA, Jason McCord of Decatur, IL, Arlah (Shaffer) Canchola of Downey, CA, Aaron (Shaffer) Deck of Friendship, NY, Colby Shaffer of Norwalk, CA and Daniel Shaffer of Day, NY, and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be Saturday, September 24, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. the Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home, Palmer, MA. A calling hour will precede the service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial will be private at Corashire Cemetery in Monterey, MA. Donations may be made in her memory to VNA & Hospice at Coes Pond, 10 Judith Rd., Worcester, MA 01602. For more information please visit www.beersandstory.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/25/2005. Nicholson, Bernice L. Bernice L. Nicholson, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at her home. She was 74. Bernice was a lifelong resident born in Liberty on July 7,1931 to the late Charles and Lillian Rohrbach Weitzel. She had worked for the Village of Liberty for many years in the Village Clerk's office, and recently was a secretary at Cablevision Industries in Ferndale. She was the widow of Fred L. Nicholson who died in 1980. Bernice attended St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Liberty and was a member of AARP. Survivors include 2 sons Mark Nicholson of Glen Cove and Steven Mungeer and wife Janet of Palm Bay, Fla.; 1 sister Shirley A. Weitzel of Liberty; and grandchildren William Nicholson, Jill Mungeer and Daniel Mungeer; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Ramsay's Funeral Homes, Inc., 275 South Main Street, Liberty. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, August 27 at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Liberty Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the supervision of Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc., Liberty. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/25/2005. O'Neill Jr., Thomas J. Thomas J. O'Neill, Jr., 53, of Cornwall, died suddenly on Monday, August 22, 2005 at Cornwall Hospital. Son of the late Madge and Thomas O'Neill, Sr., he was born in New York City on June 25, 1952, grew up in New City, N.Y., and later relocated to Orange County. Tom was a loving and devoted father to his two daughters. He could always be found at their sporting events taking pictures to capture all the many special moments. Tom was known for saying that, "If I can put a smile on someone's face each day, my days have been successful." The family mourns that those days have been cut so short. He is survived by his two daughters, Caitlin O'Neill and Tara O'Neill of Newburgh; his former wife, Patricia Walsh of Newburgh; his brother, Larry O'Neill and his wife, Debbie, of Londonberry, N.H.; his companion, Agnes Jersey of Cornwall; and a niece and nephew, Kerry and Matthew O'Neill of Londonberry, N.H. He is also survived by many other family members, loving friends, and his two sidekicks, Peppy and Toby. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 25, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home, 312 S. Main St., New City, N.Y. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Church, Main St., New City, N.Y. at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 26. Cremation will follow at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent for the benefit of his children's education to: "Caitlin and Tara O'Neill", c/o Walsh, 530 Barberry Lane, New Windsor, NY 12553 or to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Higgins Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 8/24/2005 - 8/25/2005. Skopin, Joseph M. Joseph M. Skopin, a resident of Durham, N.C., formerly of New Windsor, died Wednesday, August 24, 2005 in Durham, N.C. He was 81. Joseph was born December 13, 1923 in Manhattan to Louis and Sarah Malamed Skopinsky. He graduated from the City College of New York with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. A veteran, Mr. Skopin served in the Army Air Corps during WW II and was a retired teacher for the Monroe-Woodbury School District. He was the widower of Norma Plosky Skopin. He is survived by three children, Raymond and his wife Grace of New Windsor, Jeffrey and his wife Allison of Mahwah, N.J. and Wyllis Shenhouse and her husband Michael of Durham, N.C.; five grandchildren Rachel and Shaina Skopin of New Windsor, Matthew and Michael Skopin of Mahwah, N.J. and Becky Shenhouse of Durham, N.C.; brother Murray Skopinsky and wife Caroline of New York City. Visitation will be held Friday, August 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Colonial Funeral Home, Route 9W, New Windsor. A graveside service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Sharon Gardens in Valhalla, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation, 3622 Lyckan Parkway, Suite 3003, Durham, NC 27707. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Coloni Funeral Home. For further information and to sign the guest register book, please go to www.colonifuneralhome.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/25/2005.