OBITS: Times Herald-Record 15 Feb 2005; Middletown, Orange co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** 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 Anderson, William J. Formerly of Port Jervis, N.Y. William J. Anderson, of Pompano Beach, FL, formerly a long time resident of Port Jervis, a proprietor of Auto Garage in Pompano Beach, FL, died Friday, February 11, 2005 at North Ridge Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 58. The son of the late William J. Anderson and Marietta Schmidt, who survives, he was born October 22, 1946 in Port Jervis, NY. Survivors include his mother, Marietta Anderson at home and one sister, Jeanne Anderson and her husband Bruce Andersen of Colorado. Private funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2005 at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. The Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst will officiate. Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis. Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit Knight-Auchmoody.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/15/2005. App, Howard L. Howard L. App, a retired Journeyman Electrician for I.B.E.W., Local 3 in Queens, N.Y., and 30 year area resident, died Sunday February 13, 2005, at home. He was 63. The son of Joseph App and Helen Carter, he was born February 19, 1941 in Coney Island, Brooklyn, N.Y. Howard was a member of the Harry S. Truman Masonic Lodge #1066 in Queens, N.Y. Survivors include his former wives, Phyllis Ringer of Brooklyn, N.Y and Elsa Figueroa-App of Newburgh, N.Y.; five loving and devoted children: Mark Edward App of Brooklyn, N.Y., Lauren Kimberly App of Akron, Ohio, Sgt. Adam Christian App and his wife, Tammy Banks App, of Hollywood, Fla., Daniel Howard App and his wife, Olga Hansen App, of Newburgh, and Matthew Jonas App and his wife, Genevieve Diaz App, of Newburgh; five beautiful grandchildren whom he loved dearly: Kyle Howard Thomas, Kaylan Nicole Thomas, Kelsey Jane Thomas, Karinne Noel App, and Matthew Jonas App, II; five brothers and sisters: Charles App and his wife, Rosie, of New Jersey, Richard App of California, Dorothy Benevento and her husband, Salvatore, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Robert App and his wife, Gloria, of Florida, and Linda Cira and her husband, Dan, of Maryland. He also leaves behind dear friends, Linda Schiela of New Windsor, and Peter Malaszuk of New Windsor. "Dad, We stuck together through thick and thin. Love always, Daniel" "Dad, You were great and the best dad anyone could have. I can't wait to see you again. Love, Matthew" A family statement reads: "He was great, smart and sexy. He was a singer that loved the great standards. He was determined and frugal. He was mechanical, an electrician who wired the computer room that controlled the elevators in the World Trade Center. He provided for his family. He was loyal to his country, his mom and dad, his wife and children. He was a great father who threw his baby boys up in the air but was so gentle with his little girl. He was a private person who did not dwell on the amount of friends he had, but the quality of the one or two who were lucky enough to be counted as such. He required a lot from those he let into his inner circle, the most important one was not to force opinions on him, however, you had better at least listen to what he had to say about: economy, social issues, unions, American Indians, American History, and of course, the cosmos, evolution and Christianity, where we came from and where we were headed. He cared about all these things, but what he cared about most was his children and their future. More than anything, he wanted to ensure that they had all the necessary tools, guidance, knowledge and the know-how to get through life. Our dad did not have it easy growing up and he respected every penny that he worked for. He understood the value for saving for a rainy day, but most importantly were his values of being a decent, hard-working husband and father, and contributing to his country in a positive way. Yes, he was great and that greatness is carried out in his children: Mark, Adam, Lauren, Daniel and Matthew; all little apples who thankfully did not fall far from the tree. Thank you, Howie. Thank you, Dad, for a good life. May God take you into His fold and watch over you forever." Visitation will be Wednesday February 16, 2005 from 2-7 PM at Hudson Valley Funeral Home, Inc., 239 Quassaick Ave. (Rte. 94), New Windsor, N.Y., with funeral services at 6:00 PM, Wednesday evening, February 16, in the funeral home. Cremation will be at Cedar Hill Crematory. Funeral arrangements were by Anthony Cracolici of the Hudson Valley Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Boggess, Sandra K. "Sandi" Sandra K. 'Sandi' Boggess of Matamoras, PA a former medical transcriptionist at Mercy Community Hospital, Port Jervis, and longtime resident of the area, entered into paradise Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Bon Secours Community Hospital. She was 55. She was born October 21, 1949 in Conroe, TX the daughter of the late Sam and the late Tiny Katherine Ferguson Bynum. Sandi was also a C.A.S.A.C. drug and alcohol counselor. She loved to read the bible and attended St. Joseph s R.C. Church in Matamoras. She was attending SUNY Orange with a Psychology major and minor in Criminal Justice. She was a member of Nicotine Anonymous for 13 years and AA, having been sober for 25 years. Surviving are her partner, Paul Dedea of Matamoras, PA; son, Michael Wayne Boggess of Shawnee Mission, KAN; sister, Teena Fay Bynum of Lake Charles, LA; aunt, Emma Muse of Conroe, TX. She was predeceased by step-brother, Jackie Parks. Friends may call at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 East Main Street, Port Jervis on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 11:00am - 1:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Wed., Feb. 16, 2005 at 1:00 PM at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 East Main Street, Port Jervis with Rev. August Ricciardi officiating. Entombment will be at Cedar Hill Mausoleum, Newburgh, NY. Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/15/2005. Brendle, Lila Sanibel Lila Sanibel Brendle, of Goshen, died Thursday, February 10, 2005 at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY. She was the stillborn daughter of Franz Brendle and Corina Roberts-Brendle. Survivors include her parents, Franz Brendle and Corina Roberts-Brendle, at home in Goshen, N.Y.; her sister, Arrington Nina Brendle, at home; paternal grandmother, Josette Brendle, of West Hurley, N.Y.; maternal grandparents, Vivian and Marshall Roberts of Ulster Park, N.Y.; maternal great-grandmother, Esther Vitarius of Ulster Park, N.Y.; and several aunts and uncles. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 19, 2005 in St. James Episcopal Church, 1 St. James Place, Goshen, N.Y. with Fr. Carl Lunden officiating. Cremation will take place in Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh, N.Y. There will be no public visitation. Memorial contributions made to any children's charity would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelius, Dodd & Connell, Inc. Funeral Home, Middletown, N.Y. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 2/14/2005 - 2/18/2005. Brozycki, Carol Ann On Friday, February 11th, Carol Ann Brozycki passed away at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, N.Y. She was sixty years old. Carol was born July 2, 1944 to George A. Cunningham Jr. and Alice DiBrizzi Cunningham in Manhattan. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Florida, N.Y. Carol was a loving and generous soul who lived for her family. The number of lives she has touched with her kindness can never be measured, and her spirit of giving will live on through those she has left behind. Carol will be forever loved and missed by her devoted husband, John J. Brozycki, of Goshen. She also leaves behind her three loving children, son-in-law, and daughters-in-law: John Brozycki and wife, Christina Nelson-Brozycki, of Newburgh; Thomas Brozycki and wife, Georgette Sayers-Brozycki, of Circleville; and Marilyn Brozycki Smith and husband, Wayne Smith, of Goshen. Grandchildren, TJ Sayers, Carole, Emma, and Braden Smith, and Anna and Michael Brozycki, will also miss and love her always. Carol was predeceased by her grandson, Craig Smith. There will be visitation today, Monday, February 14th, from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 PM at T.S. Purta Funeral Home in Florida. Visit www.purtafuneralhome.com to send an online condolence or for directions. All friends and family are welcome to attend. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 15 at St. Joseph's Church in Florida at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at the Florida Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131 or the New York Organ Donor Network, Attention Jim Aranda CFO, 132 West 31st Street 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001-3406. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Dunn, Frank Atkinson Frank Atkinson Dunn, a retired sheet metal worker for Local 38, died February 11, 2005 in Cornwall Hospital. He was 76. The son of Malvin Dunn and Emaline Atkinson, he was born February 14, 1928 in Hawley, Pa. Frank was a 1946 graduate of Washingtonville High School; and a 50-year member of the Sheet Metal Workers' International Association, Local Union 38. He was the widower of Andree J. Dunn. Survivors include his son, Frank M. Dunn and wife Gloria of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; daughter, Michelle D. Jaeger and husband George of Canastota, N.Y.; granddaughter, Allison Jaeger of Morrisville, N.Y.; brother, Norman Dunn of Milford, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North St., Washingtonville. For further information and to sign the guest register book, please go to www.davidtfergusonfh.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/15/2005. Foley, Loretta Loretta Foley of Stony Point left this earth peacefully on February 13, 2005 with her family at her side after a very courageous battle with cancer. Born in Spring Valley on October 9, 1920, she was the daughter of Patrick and Charlotte Reynold. Loretta grew up in Nanuet, NY as one of seven children. She is survived by her husband Martin Foley whom she married on December 2, 1945 at St. Anthony's Church in Nanuet. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at St. Patrick's Cathedral in 1995. Loretta retired from the New York Telephone Company as a line Assignment Supervisor after many faithful years. Loretta was a loyal parishioner for over 50 years and was a daily mass participant at Immaculate Conception Church in Stony Point, N.Y. She was known for excellent baking of pies, cakes and desserts. Loretta is also survived by three daughters, Diane McKiernan of New Windsor, Patricia Grabe and her husband, J. William of Cornwall and Theresa Foley of Garnerville; four sons, Stephan Foley and his wife Christine of Dunedin, FL, George Foley and his wife Colleen of West Haverstraw, Michael Foley of Cornwall and Paul Foley and his wife Eve of Monroe, NY. Also surviving are a brother, George Reynolds and his wife Joan of Groton, CT and a sister, Rita Collishaw of Pearl River, NY. She is predeceased by her brothers, Frank, Harry and Charles Reynolds and a sister, Pearl Waldron. Loretta leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Valerie Bransol of Milford, PA, Richard McKiernan of Tampa, FL, Dr. Darren Grabe of Delmar, NY, Eileen Grabe of Cornwall, Denise Kirk of New Windsor, Dr. Lee and Patrick Grabe of Cornwall, Nicole DiBlasi of Dunedin, FL, Martin Foley of Tucson, AZ, Jason Foley of Nyack, William, Robert, Harrison and Eugene Foley of West Haverstraw, Justin Foley of San Diego, CA and Brian Foley of Monroe, NY. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, Brice and Darius Glover of Milford, PA, Jake McKiernan of Tampa, FL, Nathan, Adam, Benneti, Mathew of Delmar, NY and Kieran, Maia and Dillon Kirk of New Windsor, NY. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends may call at the Edward C. Finn Funeral Home in Stony Point from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2005. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2005 in Immaculate Conception Church, John St., Stony Point, with burial to follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Nanuet, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Church in her memory. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/15/2005. Gaul, Dolores E. Formerly of Pelham, N.Y. Dolores E. Gaul passed away on February 14, 2005. Mrs. Gaul was born July 2, 1928 in Bronx, N.Y. to Joseph and Minnie (Swan) Marsh. On June 8, 1951, she married Gerard H. Gaul at Rye Presbyterian Church in Rye, N.Y. Mrs. Gaul volunteered at the Ellenville Hospital in Ellenville, N.Y. for a span of three years. From 1976 to 1978 she was president of the Pelham Women's Club in Pelham, N.Y. She is survived by her four children, Gerard Jr., Denise Booth, Laraine Anderson and Jeff Gaul; her brother, James W. Marsh Sr; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Mrs. Gaul was predeceased by her husband, Gerard, who died September 1, 1998; her parents and her brother, Joseph H. Marsh Jr. Visiting hours will be held at the Pelham Funeral Home, 64 Lincoln Ave., Pelham on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Religious services will be at the Funeral Home on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/15/2005. Guevara, Andrew Damian "Drew" Andrew "Drew" Guevara, of Highland Mills, the infant son of Rick Guevara and Karen Falasca Guevara, died Wednesday February 9, 2005 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. He was eight months old. "How many angels are there? One who transforms our life is plenty." Born on June 10, 2004 in Nyack, N.Y., he is survived by his parents, Rick and Karen Guevara, and one brother, Matthew, at home; paternal grandparents, Pam and Manolo Guevara of New City, N.Y.; maternal grandmother, Regina Falasca of Highland Mills, N.Y.; and maternal great-grandmother, Katherine Stamatelos of Highland Mills, N.Y. Visitation will be Tuesday February 15, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Ave., Monroe, N.Y. A Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, February 16 at 12:00 noon in St. Patrick's Church, Route 32, Highland Mills, N.Y. with the Rev. Gerard P. Travers officiating. Burial will be in Cemetery of the Highlands, Highland Mills, N.Y. Contributions may be made in memory of Andrew "Drew" Guevara to: Support & Research of DiGeorge Syndrome, c/o Duke University Medical Center Markert Lab Fund, Attn: Dr. Louise Markert, P.O. Box 3068, Durham, NC 27710. Funeral arrangements were made by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 2/14/2005 - 2/15/2005. Hunter, William F. "La" William F."La" Hunter of Cornwall, entered into rest on Sunday, February 13, 2004 in Cornwall Hospital. He was 84. Son of the late John A. and Maude Baxter Hunter, he was born October 15, 1920 in Newburgh. He married Emily Brannigan on October 8, 1960 who survives at home. William was a retired clerk with the U.S. Government at Stewart Air Force Base. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. While serving he received the WWII Victory Medal, the American Theater Medal, EAME Theater Medal with a Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal. He was parishioner of St. Mary's Church, Newburgh and a former member of the Newburgh Country-Club. La was also a very avid sports fan and especially enjoyed baseball. In addition to his wife, William is survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15 at Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 16 at St. Mary's Church, Newburgh with Father Bill Scafidi officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. To send a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit Brooks-DiDonato.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/15/2005. Malarky, Sandra P. Sandra P. Malarky, of Middlehope, died on February 12, 2005 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, St. Luke's Campus. She was 55. Born on June 30, 1949 in Cold Spring, N.Y., to the late Sherman Paul and Helen Theresa Bushnell Haight. Sandra was a graduate of Beacon High School Class of 1968. After graduating she went on to work for Frischman in Beacon, IBM in East Fishkill, The Doral Hat Company in Beacon and George M. Carroll as a school bus monitor. On October 20, 1979, she married Francis Malarky in St. Luke's Church in Beacon. Survivors include her loving husband Francis of Middlehope; loving brother Sherman Paul Haight Jr. and his wife Kelly Lee of Beacon; loving sister Sharon Rac of Beacon; dear nephews Sherman Paul III, Shawn Douglas, Richard Andrew, Matthew Ryan and Tyler Jason Haight; loving nieces, Melissa Ann VanTassell, Amanda Nicole Palmateer and Heather Marie Palmateer; cherished great-niece, Taleyia Ann Nicole Palmateer; and cherished great-nephew, Ares Orion Post. She was predeceased by her great-nephew, William Sean Maxwell Jr. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday, February 16 from 12 to 2:30 p.m. at Coloni Funeral Home, 3001 Rt 9W, New Windsor. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Church, River Road, New Windsor with the Rev. Mabel Burke Lewis officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at Cedar Hill Cemetery. For guest book and directions, visit www.colonifuneralhome.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/15/2005. Mansfield, Edward Edward Mansfield of Ellenville, a retired laborer for the Town of Wawarsing Highway Dept., and a lifetime area resident, died on Monday, February 14, 2005 in Sullivan County Adult Care Center, Liberty. The son of the late Paul VanWagner and Corrie Mansfield VanWagner, he was born September 24, 1919 in Hartford, CT. He was the widower of Ruth Conklin Mansfield and Eleanor Conklin Mansfield. Survivors include his daughters: Delia Mansfield, Ruth Marie Hemion, Iris McCole, Dorothy Longwell and Candice DePuy, all of Ellenville; sons: Edward Mansfield Jr., Lester Calvin Mansfield and Melvin Garfield Mansfield Sr., all of Ellenville; brother, Milton Wells Jr. of Ellenville; thirty five grandchildren, forty-nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive. He was predeceased by his daughter, Sharon Cherry. Friends may call at Loucks Funeral Home, Inc., 79 N. Main St., Ellenville on Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Church of St. Mary and St. Andrew, Ellenville. Burial will be in the Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville. Arrangements by Loucks Funeral Home, Inc., 79 N. Main St., Ellenville, NY. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/15/2005. Maresca, Loretta Loretta Maresca of Clintondale, a retired telephone operator, New York City, died February 14, 2005 at Cornwall Hospital. She was 70. Born November 25, 1934 in New York City, she was the daughter of Constantine and Amelia Pawlowska. She was the widow of Salvatore Maresca Sr. Survivors include one son, Salvatore Maresca Jr. and his wife Dawn of Clintondale; one daughter, Marie Bozydaj and her husband Taras of Wallkill; three granddaughters, Angelina Maresca of Clintondale, Jamie Ayres of Kingston and Nicole Jackson of Wallkill; one grandson, Peter Jackson of Wallkill; and one brother, Charles Pulaski and his wife Pam of Burlingham, N.Y. Visitation at the DiDonato Funeral Home, 1290 Route 9W, Marlboro on Wednesday, February 16th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles of Borromeo R.C. Church, Gardiner, NY on Thursday, February 17th at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow at the convenience of the family. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 2/15/2005 - 2/17/2005. Mecchi, Joan A. Joan A. (nee Van Ostenbridge) Mecchi, a resident of Ringwood, N.J. for 11 years, formerly of North Haledon and Hawthorne, died Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Maple Glen Center, Fair Lawn, N.J. She was 73. She was born on August 14, 1931 in Paterson, N.J. and was a switchboard operator for 40 years before retiring in 1994. Survivors include daughters, Debra A. Steinhoff Monroe, N.Y., Carol A. Annichiarico Fair Lawn, N.J., Barbara A. Kloss Ringwood, N.J.; 6 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Mario Mecchi in 1969. Funeral Service on Wednesday, February 16, 2005, 8 p.m. at the Vander Plaat Colonial Home, Inc., 13-31 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, N.J. Cremation will be private. Visiting on Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Vander Plaat Colonial Home, Inc. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2550 US Route #1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/15/2005. Palmer Jr., John M. Formerly Hendersonville, N.C. John M. Palmer Jr., a former owner and founder of Orange Co. Rentals, died on Saturday, February 12, 2005 surrounded by his loving family at the home of his daughter. He was 82 years old. The son of the late John M. Palmer and Lotta W. Wanner, he was born in Freeport, N.Y. on November 29, 1922. He married Mary Stout Palmer on May 17, 1942 in Rockland County. John entered the U.S. Army in 1943 specializing in munitions. He served in India and China, returning to the U.S. in December of 1945. A lifelong member of the Midland Park VFW and "The Greatest Generation", he was proud to be an American. Together he and his wife Mary started the business United Rentals, which later was changed to Orange County Rentals. Their marriage produced two children who are still involved with the family business their parents started. In 1975, John married Evelyn Barker Lossee. They spent years traveling all 50 states, and took three special camping trips. His last voyage was to Alaska in 2000. Besides his second wife, Evelyn, he is survived by his two devoted children, John Palmer of Washingtonville, and Diane Palmer Seeley of Slate Hill; three grandchildren, John Palmer, Geary Seeley, Jr. and Theresa Seeley. He was predeceased by his grandson, Christopher Palmer in 1998. Two step-grandchildren who remained close to him are Marietta Schultz and Frank Post, Jr. and several great-grandchildren survive him. Funeral Services and burial with full military honors will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in John's name may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan County, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/15/2005. Pilch, Joseph Joseph Pilch, a laborer at Stanwick Coil Company in Newburgh and 42-year area resident, entered into rest on Sunday, February 13, 2005 at his residence. He was 97. The son of the late Woj ciech and Aniela Kumor Pilch, he was born March 15, 1907 in Wysoka, Poland. Survivors include his loving wife, Genowefa Blyskal Pilch at home; one son, Ted Pilch and his wife Anna of East Hartford, Conn.; six daughters, Jean Lasek and her husband Chet of Newburgh, Zofia Mendelowski and her husband Kazimierz of Poland, Henryka Klapinska and her husband Bogdan of Poland, Maria Siwek and her husband Marain of Poland, Teresa Franco and her husband Joseph of Wallkill, Helen Pilch and her husband Joseph Troncillo of Albany; one sister, Julia Jajuga of Poland; 21 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Walter and Michal Pilch; and three sisters, Anna Klis and Honoraia and Bronislawa Baran. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, February 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Engel Funeral Home, Inc., 5319 Rt 9W, Middlehope. Family and friends will gather at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 145 Benkard Ave., Newburgh on Wednesday, February 16 for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. The Rev. Waclaw Swierzbiolek will officiate. Burial will be held in Mt. St. Francis Cemetery, New Windsor. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Engel Funeral Home Inc. For directions or to send a note of condolence, visit us at www.engelfuneralhome.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/15/2005. Plecan, Barbara Ellen Barbara Ellen Plecan, of Wynantskill, formerly of New Hampton, died Saturday, February 5, 2005 after a 30-year battle with MS. Family and friends were at her side. Barbara was born December 14, 1951 in Goshen, N.Y., the daughter of William Plecan and the late Gwendolyn Plecan. Barbara attended SUNY at Albany, graduating with a Master's Degree in Political Science in 1976. She worked for the State Assembly, the Lt. Governor's Office, her congressman's offices in Middletown and Washington, D.C. and was for many years a budget analyst with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Survivors include her husband David Hassel; also her father William Plecan; brother Bill Plecan and his wife Helen all of New Hampton, N.Y. She will be missed by all who knew her from the Ford, Plecan and Hassel families and by her many dear friends at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church. The family wishes to express deep gratitude for the kind and loving care she got from all her private aides, Troy VNA staff and all the CDPHP affiliated doctors and specialists. Many of these professionals became good friends and stayed in touch even after their professional duties were long over. Barbara was an ardent environmentalist, headed the North Greenbush Environmental Advisory Board as long as she was able, and continued to serve as both a prod and a resource to local government about her favorite issues, including recycling. She was active in many local and national environmental organizations, including Save the Pine Bush and The Nature Conservancy. Barbara cared a lot about nature and preserving the environment for the future, but never lost sight of the needs of people. She was a major and frequent contributor to the Red Cross, and contributed money, goods and time to several food banks, food pantries and women's shelters. She also enjoyed participating in several local support groups. A memorial service was held February 12 in North Greenbush, N.Y. It was Barb's wish that any donations to her memory or in lieu of flowers, be made to either Regional Food Bank of NENY, 965 Albany Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12210 or to The Nature Conservancy, PO Box 17056, Baltimore, MD 21298. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/15/2005. Welch, William Henry William Henry Welch, an employee of the Farmer's Market in Monticello and a former owner/trainer/driver of Standard Breds, died Sunday, February 13. 2005 at his home in Monticello. He was 71. The son of the late William Welch and Ann Chase Welch, he was born November 29, 1933 in Biddeford, Maine. Mr. Welch was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Sophie Klein Welch at home; two sons: William Welch and his wife Regina of Rolling Prairie, IN and Allan Welch of Libertyville, IL; two stepson: Michael Kaplus and his wife Patti of Beaverton, OR and Neil Kaplus and his wife Barbara of Manasquan, NJ; three granddaughters: Alexandria, Amanda and Rachael. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 401 Broadway in Monticello. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 17 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be held in the Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery in Liberty. Arrangements are by the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello. For additiional service information please go to www.kenneyfuneralhome.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/15/2005.