OBITS: Times Herald-Record 22 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 Antoniou, Christos C. Christos C. Antoniou, a self-employed businessman and 24-year resident of the area, died February 18, 2005 at home. He was 58. The son of Demetrius and Anastasia Antoniou, he was born in Astoria, Queens on February 8, 1947. He was married to Amanda Martins Antoniou. A family statement reads, "A true fisherman who had a passion for the ocean and loved to share it with family and friends. He surely will be missed by all." Survivors include his wife, Amanda Martins Antoniou of Roscoe; his children, James Antoniou, Christopher Antoniou, Steven Antoniou and Mandy Antoniou, all of Roscoe, NY; one brother George Antoniou of Florida and one niece Karen Pisctello. Friends may call on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Jeffersonville from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at the funeral home at 12 Noon. Burial will be in Callicoon Cemetery, Callicoon, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Barringer, Ernest J. Ernest J. Barringer, of Kerhonkson, N.Y., died Sunday, February 20, 2005 at his home. He was 51. Ernest was born in Ellenville, N.Y. on February 23, 1953, son of the late Judson and Mildred (Oakley) Barringer. Mr. Barringer worked as a machinist for the Hydro Company in Ellenville for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Ernest was a very kind, sweet and caring person. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Ernest is survived by his son Jason Barringer of Kingston, N.Y.; his aunts Verna Barringer of Krumville, N.Y. and Bertha Temple of Rosendale, N.Y.; his best friend and confidant Gay VanDemark; his dear friends Joni and Ed Shaughnessy, Martin Carrington all of Kerhonkson; his cat Stretch; and several cousins. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at H. B. Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. Funeral services will be at 8:30 p.m. on February 22nd in the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring at Krumville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hudson Valley District Office, 159 Green St., Kingston, NY 12401. Arrangements are under the direction of H.B. Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Bethea, Lenora Lenora Bethea, of Middletown, N.Y., entered into rest on Thursday, February 17, 2005. She was 64. Born January 10, 1941 in Waynesboro, Miss., she was the daughter of the late William H. Jordan and Rosie M. Jordan. She was a member of Second Baptist Church Middletown, N.Y. Survivors include her husband Willie Bethea and five children Charles Anthony and Isiah of Brooklyn, N.Y., Glendora Bethea of Burlington, Vt., Pamala Bethea of Queens, N.Y., and Dorenda Bethea of Brooklyn, N.Y.; her mother and three sisters, Annie Armstead and her husband Leo of Woodbourne, N.Y., Eunice Kelly and her husband James of Queens, N.Y. and Carolyn Allen and her husband Robert of Middletown, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at Second Baptist Church, 125 North Street, Middletown, N.Y. Going Home Services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Leroy Nole officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Middletown. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of Morse Funeral Home Inc. Middletown, N.Y. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Canuel Sr., Arthur Alfred Arthur Alfred Canuel Sr., a retired manager for A & P, died Sunday, February 20, 2005 at Vassar Bros. Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. He was 100. The son of George Canuel Sr. and Ellen Salesses, both deceased, he was born November 3, 1904 in Fall River, MA. At the age of 14 he began work in the fabric mills of Fall River, MA to help to support his family. When the mills closed he moved to Long Island, NY in 1926 where he worked for the A&P Grocery Stores as a manager until his retirement in 1966. In 1929 he married Mathilda Berninger (she predeceased him in 1976). He moved to Melbourne, FL after her death. In 1982 he married Barbara Grimstad (she predeceased him in June 2004) and moved to Seattle, WA; moving back to Melbourne in 1989. He spent his retirement years working as an active volunteer for Vassar Brothers Hospital, Poughkeepsie, Holmes Hospital, Melbourne, FL and Northwest Hospital, Seattle, WA. He enjoyed playing golf, racquetball, handball and tennis. A former member of the Knights of Columbus, he was also an active member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include his daughters, Carol Eckstein of Blairsville, GA and Lenore Jones of Virginia Beach, VA; son, Arthur Canuel Jr. of Modena, NY; sisters, Antoinette Lazier of Fall River, MA and Lillian O'Neill of Hartford, CT; grandchildren: Bill Eckstein, Karen Eckstein, Bob Jones, Tom Jones, Barbara Bouck, Jim Canuel, Diane Tanner, Joe Canuel and Steve Canuel; also nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Joe Canuel; sisters; Carol Rogalski, Georgeanne Canuel, Sr. Rose Canuel, Blanche Lapointe, Beatrice Crepeau, Jeanette Canuel and Aldea Canuel; brothers, George Canuel Jr. and Rev. Henry Canuel. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY. Funeral will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2005 at St. Joseph's Church, New Paltz. Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh, NY. Donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 110-39 Springfield Blvd., P.O. Box 280356, Queens Village, NY 11428. www.lspusa.org Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Deavor, Debra Debra Deavor, of Walden, a waitress and bartender at the Talk of the Town in Walden, and a longtime resident, died Monday, February 21, 2005 at Elant at Newburgh. She was 50. The daughter of James and Dorothy Haywood Fitzmaurice, she was born August 11, 1954 in Washington, D.C. Survivors include one brother, John Fitzmaurice of Texas; four sisters, Lenora Fitzmaurice of Santa Cruz, CA, Lynda Purdy of Pulaski, NY, Myrna Figgs of Gibsonton, Fla and Paula Vandermark of Accord; her companion, James Godfrey Jr. of Walden and many nieces and nephews. Visitiation will be on Saturday, February 26, 2005 from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. at Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, 39 Orchard St., Walden, NY. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. James Van Houten officiating. Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh. Memorial contributions may be made to the Walden Humane Society. Arrangements were made by the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc., 39 Orchard St., Walden, NY. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Fox, Earl E. Earl E. Fox, 91, of Getzville, NY, formerly of Union Springs, NY, died Friday, February 18, 2005 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Mr. Fox was born in Bloomingburg, NY, the son of the late John and Bertha Collard Fox and has resided in Union Springs since 1954. Surviving are three sons: John W. Fox and his wife Donna of Albion, NY, Rev. Douglas E. Fox of Pasadena, MD and Kenneth E. Fox of Port Angeles, WA; two daughters: Janet Siulc and her husband Lawrence of Derby, NY and Dorothy Doherty of Jamaica Plains, MA; two brothers: Howard L. Fox and his wife Nancy of Kingston, NY and Donald W. Fox and his wife Sadie of Middletown, NY and two sisters: Muriel Wendland, Bloomingburg, NY and Hazel White and her husband Everett of Lindenhurst, NY, 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Fox was predeceased by his wife Eva A. Hultslander Fox and two sisters, Beatrice Puls and Mabel Hawkins and one grandchild, Leah Fox. Friends are invited to attend memorial services which will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 12 p.m. in the Trinity United Church of Christ, Union Springs, NY. The family will receive friends at the church from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Interment will be in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, NY. Expressions of sympathy made made to the Trinity United Church of Christ, Union Springs, NY 13160 in memory of Mr. Fox. The Shakelton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Glendon Jr., John W. John W. Glendon Jr. of Narrowsburg, a manager for Lang Industries in Narrowsburg, NY and a longtime resident of the area, died Friday, February 18, 2005 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He was 44. The son of the late John and Joan Renshaw Glendon Sr., he was born September 17, 1960 in Newark, NJ. John was retired from the United States Navy after having served 20 years. John was a member of ABF Association (Navy). A family statement read: "He was a free spirit, he loved the road of this country. He road with Rolling Thunder on occasion. He will be greatly missed." Survivors include his two sons: John Glendon III and Phillip Glendon at home; four brothers: Robert Glendon of Moyock, NC, James Glendon of Tampa, Fla, Thomas Patrick Glendon of Beack Lake, PA and Donald L. Glendon of Hankins, NY; one sister, Mary E. Bryan of Youngsville, NY. His companion Diana Foster and several nieces and nephews also survive. Friends are invited to call at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main St., Narrowsburg, NY on Thursday, February 24, 2005 from 1 to 2. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 2 p.m. Rev. Lee Andrews will officiate. Cremation will take place at Maple Hill Crematory, Archbald, PA. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rasmussen Funeral Home, Narrowsburg, NY. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Gold, Charlotte Charlotte Gold, a lifelong resident of Woodridge, NY, died peacefully on February 19, 2005, at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center Liberty, NY. She was 91. Charlotte was born on May 10, 1913, the daughter of Lena and Pesach Shabus. Pesach Shabus was the village blacksmith. She was the widow of the late Joseph Gold of Woodridge. Mrs. Gold was an actuary for 35 years at the Associated Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Woodridge. She volunteered for the Monticello Community General Hospital and Hebrew Day School of Sullivan County, and was a lifetime member of both the Woodridge chapter of Hadassah and The Workman's Circle. Her life was filled and fulfilled with her numerous voluntary activities. She is survived by her two sons: Michael and his wife Linda of New Paltz, NY, and Burt, of Bradenton, Fl, (and companion Sherry Ames); and her four grandchildren: Gabrielle, Arianne, Keyo and Colin Gold. Private graveside services will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, February 22, at the Workman's Circle Cemetery in Glen Wild, NY. Rabbi Irving Goodman will officiate. Funeral arrangements by Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home Inc. Monticello. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Harris, Roger Kent Roger Kent Harris, of Montgomery, New York passed away Friday, February 18th, 2005 at Orange Regional Medical Center at Horton, Middletown, NY. He was 67. Born in Englewood, New Jersey on July 22, 1937, he was the son Oreal E. and Alice Owen Hawxhurst. He owned and operated the Abbington Hill Pet Cemetery Montgomery, NY. He was a retired New York State Funeral Director who worked for many years in New York City. He served in the U.S. Army in the Adjutant General's office. He is survived by his brother Oval Alan Hawxhurst and his wife Dorothy of Monroe, his Half brother Dr. Peter Liepmann and his wife Julia of Highland, his Aunt Katie Winn of Pine Bush, seven nieces and nephews and 4 great nieces and one great nephew. His friend and coworker Raymond Fodera. Following cremation Roger's ashes will be interred at Abbington Hill Pet Cemetery Montgomery, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Middletown Humane Society Bloomingburg Rd., Middletown, NY 10940. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of Morse Funeral Home Inc., Middletown. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Heath, Gordon N. "Bud" Gordon (Bud) N. Heath, of Cornwall-on-Hudson, formerly of Basking Ridge, N.J., died Saturday, February 19, 2005 at home after a long illness. He was 73. The son of the late Lowell and Minnie Heath, he was born on September 3, 1931 in Sparta, MI. Mr. Heath served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ellen; daughters Deb Alley and husband Greg of West Point, N.Y. and Diane Treat and husband Bill of Cornwall-on-Hudson; son Greg and wife Cyndi of Hudsonville, MI; and son, Tim and wife Melissa of Chesterfield, MO. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, Erin, Tricia, Katie and Kerri Alley, Ian and Logan Treat, Kristen, Lindsay and Erika Heath and Timmy, Jack and Chloe Heath. He is also survived by sisters, Evelyn Crown and husband Francis, Virginia Bradford and husband Art, Mary Lou Clements and husband Larry, Sandy Russ and husband David; brothers Lowell Heath and wife Gail, Paul Heath and wife Mary; and brother-in-law Stu Bentz, husband of his late sister, Doris. Visitation will be at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St., Cornwall- on-Hudson on Thursday, February 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. An additional viewing will take place Friday, February 25 at 10 a.m. at the Evangel Baptist Church, 242 Shunpike Rd., Springfield, N.J. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions in Gordon's name may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan County, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or the Evangel Baptist Church, 242 Shunpike Rd., Springfield, NJ 07081. For more information or directions, please visit www.quigleybros.com. Funeral arrangements were made by Kevin Quigley of Quigley Bros. Funeral Home Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005. Kane, Grace E. Grace E. Kane was a 50-year resident of Wappingers Falls, NY and formerly of Bronx, NY. She was a teaching assistant for special education and English as a second language, Wappingers Central School District, retiring in 1998 after 20 years of service. Grace died February 20, 2005 at her home. The daughter of Anthony Rotante and the late Filomena Castro Rotante, she was born in Bronx, NY. She married Raymond J. Kane on November 24, 1956 in St. Helena's Church, Bronx, NY. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Wappingers Falls; a graduate of New York City Schools and Academics; 40 year member of Riverview Homemakers; Junior Woman of YWCA; Past Neighborhood Chairperson of Wappingers Girl Scout Neighborhood and former Girl Scout Leader; past president of Wappingers Teaching Assistant Association in the Wappingers School District. She loved to travel. She was grateful for a good and happy life and the love of parents, husband, children, grandchildren and loving friends. A loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, she leaves behind her father, Anthony Rotante of Sunrise, FL; her husband Raymond J. Kane at home; her son, Kevin Kane and his wife Adrienne of Poughkeepsie, NY; her daughters: Elizabeth Kane-Leahy and her husband Dennis of Maybrook, NY, Margaret Kane of Newburgh, NY, Mary Kane-Hooker and her husband Mel of Rio Rancho, NM and her grandchildren: Kristopher Kane, Sean, Alyssa and Dylan Leahy and many loving family members and friends. Calling hours were from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at Straub Funeral Home, Inc., 55 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. on Thursday (today), February 24th at St. Mary's Church, Clinton St., Wappingers Falls. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic cancer, 111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 2/22/2005 - 2/24/2005. Keys, Nellie L. Mrs. Nellie L. Keys, of Port Jervis, N.Y., a retiree of Kolmar Labs and 50-year resident of the area, died Saturday, February 19, 2005 at Orange County Residential Health Care Facility, Goshen. She was 68. She was born February 4, 1937 in Clayton, N.C., the daughter of the late Zola Croder. She was a member of Wickham Methodist Church, Port Jervis where she was President of the Stewardess Board. Surviving are husband: Edward P. Keys at home; five sons: Karl Keys & his companion, Rebecca of Otisville, N.Y., Jeffrey Keys, Douglas Keys & his companion Stacey, Timothy Keys and Jason Keys all of Port Jervis, N.Y.; two daughters: Beverly Sanders of Durham, N.C., Jacqueline Dennison of Port Jervis, N.Y.; stepson: Edward Keys & his wife, Mimi of Port Jervis, N.Y.; half-sister: Ann Wall of Clayton, N.C.; two sisters-in-law: Dorothy Keyes and Mary Keys both of Port Jervis; 16 grandchildren; also aunts, uncles, nieces nephews & cousins. She was predeceased by two brothers, Ralph and Otis Croder. Friends may call at the Wickham Methodist Church, 32 Bruce St., Port Jervis on Friday, February 25, 2005 from 1 to 2 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Wickham Methodist Church with the Rev. Robin Martineau officiating. Burial will be in the spring at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pa. 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 2/22/2005. Lehman, F. Daniel "Danny" F. Daniel "Danny" Lehman, a lifelong area resident and President/Owner Highway Printing Corporation, Florida, NY, died Friday, February 18, 2005 at Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ. He was 50. The son of the late Paul Lehman and Edith Brickner Lehman, he was born April 24, 1954 in Hackensack, NJ. He was married to Pamela A. Soldwedel Lehman. Mr. Lehman was a member of Holy Rosary Church, Greenwood Lake, NY; member of NAM Knights-Lost Chapter-C Orange County; member and past president of Lions Club, Florida, NY. Survivors include his wife, Pamela A. Lehman of Greenwood Lake, NY; daughter, Crystal A. Lehman of Greenwood Lake, NY; sisters, Nancy Wilhelm of Greenwood Lake, NY, also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Paul Lehman Jr. Friends may call Wednesday, February 23, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Ave., Monroe, NY. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 10 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, Greenwood Lake, NY. Rev. Maximus Fernando officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Lake Cemetery, Greenwood Lake, NY. Contributions may be made to NAM Knights-Lost Chapter-C, P.O. Box 2288, Monroe, NY 10950. Funeral arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, Monroe, NY. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 2/21/2005 - 2/22/2005. Lyons, John H. Mr. John H. Lyons, of Westbrookville, N.Y., retired from Polacks Fruital Works in Middletown and longtime resident of the area, died Sunday, February 20, 2005 at Orange County Residential Health Care Facility, Goshen. He was 66. He was born September 9, 1938 in Stony Point, N.Y., the son of the late John C. and the late Kathleen Montross Lyons. He was a 41-year member of Holy Name R.C. Church, Otisville; member of the Middletown Bowling League, past secretary of the Wednesday Night Ralph Spence Memorial Bowling League and an Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife: Annette E. Nawoschik Lyons at home; son: John S. Lyons & his wife, Susan Aurora, Colo.; daughter: Brigette Lyons Middletown, N.Y.; brother: Clifford Lyon State of Mich.; 6 grandchildren: Rick, Angela, Paul, Becka, Molly and Trevor; also several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by 2 brothers: Patrick and Richard "Butch" Lyons. Friends may call at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 East Main St., Port Jervis on Friday, February 25, 2005 from 2 to and 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 11 a.m. in Holy Name R.C. Church, Otisville. The Rev. Peter Tran Van Phat officiating. Cremation will be at H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name R.C. Church, Highland Ave., Otisville, NY 10963. Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Patterson, Maurice Lee "Pat" Maurice Lee (Pat) Patterson, 94, educator, author and editor of books on local and family history and who spearheaded projects of area historic preservation died Friday, February 18, 2005 of heart failure at his home in Interlaken, New York. Mr. Patterson's books have been purchased by genealogical libraries across the country: Between the Lakes: A History of South Seneca County (in its 3rd printing), The Covert Family, (700 pages, editor and co-compiler), Pioneers of Quarry Hill, Interlaken Reformed Church 1830-1980 and The Reed Family. Mr. Patterson served as president of the Interlaken Historical Society for 20 years and as Trustee of the Interlaken Library for 30 years, serving as president from 1960-81. He applied for grants to move the Nivison Grain Cradle Factory to Main Street, Interlaken and to display the many donations of old farm tools to this new Farmers' Museum so that local history and the area's farming heritage could be preserved. During Mr. Patterson's presidencies, he was instrumental in producing local history documentaries in the form of videos on architecture in South Seneca County, Native Americans in NYS and the Sullivan-Clinton Expedition. He coordinated his publications with his service as Historian of the Village of Interlaken and Town of Covert. In 1927, as a teenager, Mr. Patterson had the opportunity to meet a Confederate Veteran in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia. The old man did not want to talk with a Yankee boy, but Pat told him if General Robert E. Lee had agreed to lead the Northern troops, the Civil War would have lasted only four months. The old veteran vehemently agreed and proceeded to share his memories of battles with Pat. Thus began a life-long love of history. On a regional scale he was an active member of the Regional Conference of Historical Agencies Executive committee and served as president for two years. He also served on the Board of Trustees of the Finger Lakes Library System, as vice-president of the South Central Research Library Council and on the General Program Council of the Reformed Church of America. Other civic activities and memberships included service on the Seneca County Health Association, the Interlaken Firemen's Association, Sons of the American Revolution, Elder and Deacon in the Interlaken Reformed Church, chairman of the Seneca County Bicentennial Committee, and Past Master in the Farmerville-Union Masonic Lodge #183. Mr. Patterson, born in Wurtsboro, NY, October 28, 1910, was one of five children born to Horace Lee and Laura Reed Patterson. He graduated from Otisville High School and two years later matriculated at Alfred University, graduating in 1934. He was always grateful to a supervisor at General Electric for encouraging him to consider going to college. Mr. Patterson earned a Masters in Education from Cornell University in 1939. Mr. Patterson was a popular math and science teacher, who infused his teaching with humor. Teaching was one of Mr. Patterson's most rewarding life experiences. In fact, just two years ago, a science student who Pat had taught 40 years before, dropped by his house; the man told him that he attributed his successful career as an engineer to Mr. Patterson because Mr. Patterson had told the student that he had the ability to pass physics and he would help him do so. He served as vice-principal of Interlaken Central School from 1936-61 and then became District Principal from 1961-68, followed by two years as Superintendent of Schools of the newly formed South Seneca Central School. Pat retired in 1970. His retirement lasted two weeks when he was hired to serve as Director of the Computer Center, Board of Cooperative Education Services in Ithaca. As an educator, he availed himself of travel opportunities to gain insight into education in other countries. During the East-West Cold War, the government in the U.S.S.R. invited U.S. educators to tour schools in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Dubrovnik. Pat was a participant. For his work in pioneering local efforts in historic preservation and education, Mr. Patterson received the Award of Merit of the Regional Council of Historical Agencies in recognition of "Long and Distinguished Service in Local Historical Work in New York State," the Ruth Polson Public Service Award in appreciation of work as president of the Finger Lakes Library System, and the Alfred University Alumni Career Citation. In addition, his biography was published in Who's Who in the East, 24th edition in recognition of "outstanding achievement in [his] field and [having] contributed significantly to the betterment of society." The Interlaken Library genealogical reference room is named in his honor. Mr. Patterson was married for 64 years to Ferne Kitson Patterson. He is also survived by two daughters, Muriel Patterson Huttenbach of Atlanta, Georgia and Janet Patterson Vavasour of Scotia, New York, and a son, Reed K. Patterson of Addison, New York. Other survivors include grandchildren William (Pat) Huttenbach, Eric Huttenbach, Marisa Lee Huttenbach, Laura Lee Huttenbach, of Houston, TX, Carrollton, GA, and Atlanta, GA, respectively, Daniel Vavasour and Kerry Beck of Austin, TX and Fredericksburg, VA respectively and Cristianne French of Penfield, NY. Great-grandchildren include Steven Huttenbach, Cole and Page Vavasour and Connor, Chase and Carly Ann French. Several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews also survive Mr. Patterson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers Lindon, Glenn and Donald Patterson and a sister, Lois Johnson. Services will be held at the Interlaken Reformed Church, 8315 Main Street on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South Street, Trumansburg, Tuesday, February 22, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Interlaken Historical Society, P.O.Box 270, Interlaken, NY 14847 or the Interlaken Reformed Church, P.O. Box 335, Interlaken, NY 14847. For additional information please contact the funeral home at www.ness-sibley.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Pietrowski, John P. John P. Pietrowski, of New Windsor, formerly of Florida, died on February 20, 2005 at St. Teresa's Nursing Home. He was 80. Born on October 17, 1924 in Passaic, N.J. to the late John and Anna Pietrowski. John was a veteran of WW II, serving in the US Army. He was the former owner and operator of P&P Trucking in Pine Island. Survivors include his loving son, John A. and his wife Elizabeth Pietrowski of New Windsor; loving brothers, Clifford and his wife Loise Pietrowksi of Jupiter, Fla. and William and his wife Helen Way of Toms River, N.J.; dear sister Sophie Memice of Jupiter, Fla.; cherished grandson, John Martin Pietrowski; and six great-grandchildren; two nephews; and three nieces. He was predeceased by his wife Antoinette Pietrowski; and a brother Edward and his wife Connie. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday, February 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. only, at Coloni Funeral Home, 3001 Route 9W, New Windsor. A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation will follow in Cedar Hill Crematory. Inurnment will be in the Orange County Veterans Cemetery in the spring. For guest book and directions, visit www.colonifuneralhome.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Roberts, Artelia Artelia Roberts, a thirty-five year resident of Newburgh, N.Y., a retired employee of St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus, Newburgh, NY, died Saturday, February 19, 2005 at home. She was 60. The daughter of the late Reverend John B. Johnson and Katie Sneed, she was born February 21, 1944 in Henderson, North Carolina. Survivors include one son, Thomas Roberts of Newburgh, NY; two daughters, Marlo McDonald and husband Anthony, Sr. of Newburgh, NY and Jessica Brown and husband Craig Sr. of Atlanta, GA; three brothers: John and Samuel Johnson, both of Newburgh, NY and Joseph Johnson of New York City; five sisters, Dardanella Russell of Newburgh, NY, Kathie McNabb of Wappingers Falls, NY, Nancy McClellan and husband Luther of Galloway Township, NJ, Sarah Purnell of Atlantic City, NJ and Mary Lou Reid of Anderson, South Carolina; six grandchildren: Anthony "Petey" McDonald Jr., Cheyanne McDonald, Craig Brown Jr., Chynna Brown, Takeria Roberts and Timothy Roberts. Several nieces and nephews, many relatives and friends also survive. She was predeceased by four brothers, Simon, David, Phillip and Robert Johnson. Visitation will be Friday, February 25, 2005 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Baptist Temple 7-11 William Street, Newburgh, NY. Services will begin at 7 p.m. The Reverend Bryan William will officiate. Interment will be Saturday, February 26, 2005 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Middle Hope, NY. Rhodes Funeral Home, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553 entrusted will professional arrangements. Please visit our website, www.rhodesfuneralhome.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Sansevieri, John E. John E. "Slightly Psychotic" Sansevieri, of the hamlet of Wallkill, N.Y., a self- employed contractor and a lifelong resident of the area, died Sunday February 20, 2005, at home after a long illness. He was 34. The son of John Sansevieri and Linda Mickel Sansevieri, he was born May 20, 1970 in Newburgh, N.Y. John was a thrill seeker who loved speed and working on cars. He would always go out of his way to help someone, often going without himself. A family statement reads: "He will be truly missed by all of us." Survivors include his fianc‚e, Dawn Calyer at home; three children, Christina, David and Deann all at home; two grandchildren, Tyler and Joseph of Wallkill; mother, Linda and her husband Dipper of Wallkill; father, John Sansevieri of Walden; sisters, Linda Scheck and her husband Rob, who is also John's best friend, of Wallkill, Beverly Spignardo and husband Dominick of Wallkill and Julie Sansevieri of Wallkill; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 23, 2005 from 6-9 p.m. at Millspaugh Funeral Home, 22 Bank St., Walden, N.Y. Final Respects will be paid on Thursday, February 24, 2005, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor, N.Y. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Hudson Valley District Office, 159 Green St., Kingston, NY 12401. Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 2/22/2005. Weber, Sadie K. Sadie K. Weber, 88, died Tuesday, February 15, 2005 in Largo, FL under the care of Hospice. She was born August 15, 1916 in Brooklyn, NY to Catherine and Peter Napolitano. She served her country as a member of the Woman's Army Corp. during WWII. She retired from the Alexandria School District in 1977 and to Largo, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard F. Weber and two sons: Richard and Bernard. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Jemigan of Lake City, FL and her son, Paul Weber of Seminole, FL. Survivors also include three grandson: Bryce Cosdon of N. Hollywood, CA, Anthony Cosdon of Largo and Philip Weber of Seminole; a sister, Mary Riche of Gardiner, NY and several nieces and cousins. Funeral services will be held February 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Demaine Funeral Home, Alexandria, VA with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery at 11 a.m., February 28, 2005. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society or Hospice. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 2/21/2005 - 2/22/2005.