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Barrett, Shirley M.
Shirley M. Barrett, a lifetime area resident, died Saturday July 2, 2005 at
Elant in Newburgh. She was 77 years old. The daughter of the late Edward and
Catherine Thompson McCoy, she was born November 1, 1927 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Our
mother was a warm loving compassionate and giving woman. She was a spiritual
woman. She's in heaven with her husband, Ed, celebrating their 59th wedding
anniversary on July 10th. For many years she was a "domestic goddess". After
raising six children, she went to college and earned her degree. She worked as
an administrative assistant to the commissioner of Human Rights Commission of
Rockland County, N.Y. Our mom was a gift to us all. We love her and we'll miss
her. Shirley is survived by six beloved children: Eileen Eriksen and her
husband, Frank, of New City, N.Y.; Edward Barrett and his wife, Eileen, of
Florida; Susan Bacheller and her husband, Ted, of Montgomery; Elizabeth
"Betty" Kolka and her husband, Michael, of Middletown; Michael Barrett and his
wife, Patty, of Florida; and Mary Patterson and her husband, Bruce, of
Virginia Beach, Va.; three sisters: Marion Dowd of Matawan, N.J., Elaine
McPartland of Princeton, N.J., and Kathleen Sullivan and her husband, George,
of Far Rockaway, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren and their spouses: Edward, Michael,
Jessica M., Melissa, Jessica, Erik, Frank, Bridget, Liz, Michael, Rebecca,
Katie, Megan, Tara, Erin, and Stephen; many great-grandchildren; and nieces
and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday July 6, 2005
from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130
Highland Ave., in Middletown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Thursday, July 7 at 11 AM in St. Paul's R.C. Church in Bullville with Father
Pat McGuigan, O. Carm. officiating. Cremation will be private and at the
convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. www.applebee-mcphillips.com. WANDA
DAVIDOWSKY Newburgh, N.Y. Wanda Davidowsky, of Newburgh, passed away on
Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Wingate at Ulster, Highland. She was 84. Daughter of
the late Zigmond and Mary Bednarski, she was born July 15, 1920 in New York
City. She was married to William Davidowsky, who predeceased her in November
of 1979. Wanda was the first female manager for the Army Exchange at the
United States Military Academy at West Point and Stewart Air Base. She was
also the former owner of Lakeside Dairy. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of
the Lake Chapel, Newburgh. Survivors include her son, William Davidowsky and
his wife Debra of Connecticut; her daughter, Carole Davidowsky and her husband
Stephen Cackowski of Newburgh; her grandsons, William Davidowsky III and
Philip Davidowsky, both of Connecticut; and several nieces and nephews. In
addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Belnick
Bednarski. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, July 7 at
11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Chapel, Newburgh. Burial will follow in
Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in
Wanda's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St.
Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Arrangements are under the direction of
Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home. To send a personal condolence, please visit
Brooks-DiDonato.com.

Published in the Times Herald-Record from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005.

Benevento, M. Grace
M. Grace Benevento of Milton, died July 5, 2005 at St. Francis Hospital in
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. She was 82.

The daughter of the late John Fasano and the late Mary Caroppolli, she was
born August 2, 1922 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

A housewife, she was the widow of Frank Benevento.

She is survived by two sons, Frank Benevento and his wife, Sandy, of
California, and Michael Benevento of Milton; one daughter, Mary Smith of
Milton; two brothers, John Fasano of New Windsor, and Sam Fasano of Florida;
two sisters, Carmella DiPicco of Florida, and Elizabeth Tringalli of Long
Island, N.Y.; one granddaughter, April Benevento of California; three
grandsons: Doug Smith of Milton, Marc Benevento of Milton, and Michael P.
Benevento of Milton; one great-grandson, Anthony; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday July 7, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in The
DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc., 1290 Route 9W, Marlboro, N.Y.

The funeral will be held at St. James Church in Milton, N.Y. on Friday, July 8
at 10:00 AM with Father Fred Kempfirl officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Mary's Cemetery in Marlboro, N.Y.

Memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of Ulster County, Hospice
Foundation, Inc., Memorial Gift Program, 34 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401.

Arrangements were made by The DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc.

Published in the Times Herald-Record from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005.

Cordisco, Mildred Catherine "Millie"
Millie Cordisco, a homemaker and 70-year resident of the area, died Monday,
July 4, 2005 at her home. She was 87.

The daughter of the late Sylvester and Mary Malchiodi Gnocchi, she was born
January 23, 1918 in Tenafly, N.J.

She was the widow of John Giles Cordisco.

She was an active member of the Mombasha Fire Company Ladies' Auxiliary and
was recently recognized for her 52 years of service to the organization which
she joined on December 10, 1953. She was an active member of the Sacred Heart
Leisure Club, Jolly Seniors of Monroe and Harriman Seniors and enjoyed going
on many trips and outings. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and
longtime member of Sacred Heart Church in Monroe.

Survivors include her son Arthur John Cordisco and wife Eleanor of Monroe;
daughter Judith Ann Hlavenka and husband Richard of New Fairfield, Conn.; her
grandchildren Robert John and Maria Lynn Cordisco of Monroe; sister Louise
Kasch of Scottsdale, Ariz.; brother Joseph Gnocchi of Hudson, Fla.;
brother-in-law, T. Eugene (Cordy) and wife Bobbye Cordisco of Shallotte, N.C.;
and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a son, Robert Charles Cordisco.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 7 at Smith, Seaman
and Quackenbush Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Ave., Monroe. Mombasha Fire Co.
Ladies Auxiliary service will be held on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. followed by
prayer services at 8 p.m. in the funeral home.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, July 8 at Sacred Heart
Church, 26 Still Rd., Monroe.

Burial will be in St. Anastasia Cemetery in Harriman.

Contributions may be made to the Mombasha Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary in
Monroe, NY.

Arrangements by Smith, Seaman and Quackenbush Inc. Funeral Home.

Published in the Times Herald-Record from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005.

Hadley Jr., Alvan C.
Alvan C. Hadley Jr., 80, husband of Virginia Hadley, passed from this life to
be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 after a courageous battle with
cancer. He was born on March 12, 1925 in New York City, son of the late Alvan
C. Hadley Sr. and Dorothy Uttley. He began his military education at the age
of ten upon entering the New York Military Academy attending through his high
school years. He was a 1946 graduate from the United States Military Academy
at West Point earning his Bachelor's of Science Degree. He continued his
education by earning a Master of Arts Degree in Public Law and Government from
Columbia University in New York in 1953. With passion and a great sense of
accomplishment, Alvan completed his education by receiving his Doctoral Degree
in Education from the University of Kentucky in 1999, at the age of
seventy-four. During a prestigious twenty-nine years of dedicated service in
the United States Army, Alvan received numerous medals and honors including
the Purple Heart in 1951, the Bronze Star in 1964, and the Legion of Merit in
1970. Highlights of his military career include serving in the 187th Airborne
Regimental Combat Team in Korea and parachuted into combat with the regiment.
He served in Vietnam in 1963 and in 1967 with the 4th Infantry Division 3rd
Brigade, Army War College, PA in 1967, served in the Office of the Secretary
of Defense, Commander of the USA 5th Recruiting District, and Commander of
Readiness Group in Puerto Rico. Following his retirement in 1975, Col. Hadley
accepted the position as Superintendent of Millersburg Military Institute and
served through 1980. From 1980-1990, he returned to his alma mater New York
Military Academy and held the position of Superintendent. Col. Hadley was
actively involved in the following organizations: MMI Board of Trustees, Civil
War Roundtable, West Point Alumni Society, and Association of Military
Colleges and Schools of the U.S. He was also a devoted member of St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Catholic Church. Additional survivors are daughter, Signe Hadley
(Sam) Dunn, of Lexington, KY; son, Kevin Hadley of Stuart, FL; stepson, Thomas
(Debra) Spisak, of Tinley Park, IL; grandsons, Craig Dunn, Thomas Spisak IV,
Derek Hernandez; and a sister Donna Hadley, of Sun City, FL. A Funeral Mass
will be held 10 a.m. Mon., July 11 at Holy Trinity Chapel at West Point.
Charitable donations may be made to the Army Emergency Relief Fund
(www.aerhq.org) or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Building Fund, 1750 Summerhill
Drive, Lex., KY 40515.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/6/2005.

Herrmann, Florence
Florence Herrmann of Millsboro, Del., died in the arms of her loved ones at
her home on Sunday July 3, 2005. Florence was born May 8, 1933 in Spring
Valley, N.Y. to Florence and Harry Pitt. Florence is survived by her loving
husband of 52 years, Charles Herrmann, of Millsboro, Del.; and her children:
Deborah Irwin and husband, John, of Laurel, Del., Victoria Herrmann and
fianc‚, Jay Lopez, of Laurel, Del., and Charles Herrmann and wife, Nancy, of
Newburgh, NY. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Dawn Rosa and
husband, Kenneth, of Middletown, NY, Norman Wilson and wife, Jenifer, of
Laurel, Del., Jenafer Irwin of Laurel, Del., and Jacqueline Herrmann of
Newburgh, NY. Mrs. Herrmann was fortunate to have two great-grandchildren,
Kayla Rosa and Jared Wilson. She is predeceased by her parents, Florence and
Harry Pitt; and her brothers, Clem Pitt and Harry Pitt, Jr. Florence was known
to her friends and family as Minnie. Her life was given to her family with all
her smiles and heart. The tears from her family and friends have built her a
stairway to Heaven. She will be missed and always remembered with love. A
service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday July 8, 2005 at the Wyman-Fisher
Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Franklin Ave., Pearl River, N.Y. Burial will follow at
Airmont Cemetery in Airmont, N.Y. Visitation will be held on Thursday July 7,
2005 from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/6/2005.

Lohmann, Mary C.
Mary C. Lohmann, a 37-year resident of Monroe, died Saturday July 2, 2005 in
Nyack Hospital, Nyack, N.Y. She was 67. The daughter of John Sheehan and Marie
Morehead Sheehan, she was born February 12, 1938 in Queens, N.Y. Mrs. Lohmann
was a Registered Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y. A family
statement reads: "She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and nurse." She
is survived by her husband, Charles W. Lohmann, at home; a son, Chuck Lohmann
and wife, Vicki, of Boca Raton, Fla.; a daughter, Laura M. Helm of Montgomery;
brother, Jack Sheehan of New York, N.Y.; brother-in-law, Ken Lohmann and wife,
Jean, of Boulder, Colo.; sister-in-law, Virginia Nodthurft and husband, Phil,
of Temple Terrace, Fla.; three grandchildren: Travis Helm, and Alyssa and
Brett Lohmann; and one nephew, Phillip Nodthurft of Temple Terrace, Fla.
Visitation was held on Tuesday July 5, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Donovan
Funeral Home, 82 South Church St., Goshen, N.Y. Funeral services will be held
today, Wednesday, July 6 at 11 AM in St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, 71
Murray Ave., Goshen, N.Y. Interment will be private and at the convenience of
the family. Arrangements were made by Donovan Funeral Home.

Published in the Times Herald-Record from 7/4/2005 - 7/6/2005.

Masker, Freeman W.
Freeman W. Masker, 68, of State Route 12B, passed away Wednesday June 29, 2005
at his home while his loving family was at his side following a lengthy
illness. He was born in Sussex, N.J. on July 9, 1936, the son of Milton and
Mildred Currier Masker. On October 14, 1958 in Warwick, he married Carole
Cahill. He was a lifelong farmer since childhood, helping his father on the
family farm in Amity. He later became the owner of the family farm and
operated it for several years. In 1968, Freeman and Carole purchased the Red
Gate Farm, a much larger farming operation. They worked this farm for over 32
years, retiring in 2000. He was a past member and Captain of the Amity Fire
Department and former member of the Earlville Fire Department. Freeman also
served on various committees for Agway. Freeman was an avid hunter. Surviving
is his loving wife of 48 years, Carole; his daughter, Dawn Palmer and her
partner, Peter Lounsbury of Sherburne; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth
and Marybeth Masker of Ontario and Darrell and Dianne Masker of Madison; three
sisters and brothers-in-law, Gwendolyn and Mike Holodinski, Estella and
Kenneth Youngman, and Phyllis and Bruce Miller, all of Warwick; a brother and
sister-in-law, Howard and Rosemarie Masker of Warwick; his six grandchildren:
Kimberly, Brian, Daniel, and Derrick Masker, and Leanne and Stacy Palmer; and
one great-grandson, Chad Masker. Several nieces and nephews survive Freeman.
His parents, his brother, Milton, and his grandson, Darren, predeceased
Freeman. Funeral services were held on Saturday at the Paul Funeral Home, 3592
South St., Madison, N.Y., with interment held in Madison Village Cemetery. In
memory of Freeman, please omit flowers, but kindly donate to his
great-grandson's, Chad Masker's Education Fund, in care of the Paul Funeral
Home, 3592 South Street, Madison, New York 13402. Chad is the son of Darren
Masker who passed away in 2003.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/6/2005.

Matthews, Patricia E.
Patricia E. Matthews, a homemaker and longtime area resident, died Monday July
4, 2005 at O.R.M.C., Arden Hill Campus. She was 62 years old.

The daughter of Mary H. Zerrenner Matthews and the late Richard P. Quinlan,
Patricia was born on July 12, 1942 in New York, N.Y.

In September 17, 1966, Patricia married Tom Matthews at St. Ann's Church in
Fairlawn, N.J. Following the death of her mother-in-law, Patricia raised her
husband's younger brother and three sisters. In 1982, she, along with her
family, moved to Slate Hill from Bellrose, N.Y., was named a "Good Neighbor"
in 1995 by the Times Herald Record; was a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic
Church and a volunteer at Meals on Wheels in Middletown.

A statement from her husband reads: "I will miss you 'til we meet again."

Patricia is survived by her husband of 38 years, Tom, at home; her mother,
Mary Matthews of Toms River, N.J.; one daughter, Marianne Kissane and her
husband, Raymond, of Bloomingburg, Tommy Matthews of Monroe, Michael Matthews
and his wife, Cathy, of Whiting, N.J. and John Matthews and his wife, Joanne,
of Slate Hill; four grandchildren: Danielle, Ashley, Olivia and Michael; two
sisters, MaryAnn Hufnagel and her husband, Richard, of Toms River, N.J., and
Elizabeth Keeley and her husband, James, of Saylorsburg, Pa.; two brothers,
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Quinlan of Goshen and William Quinlan and his wife, June,
of Pomona, N.J.; and her husband's family: Kathleen Perrone of New Windsor,
Marianne Stein and her husband, Alfred, of Smithfield, Va., Elizabeth Molier
of Douglaston, N.Y., Theresa DiPresso and her husband, Michael, of Myrtle
Beach, S.C., and Kevin Matthews and his wife, Kathleen, of Wallkill, N.Y.

Family and friends may visit on Thursday July 7, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 8 at 10:00 AM at
Holy Cross Catholic Church, County Route 22, S. Centerville, N.Y. Burial will
follow in the family plot at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Middletown.

Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.
www.applebee-mcphillips.com.

Published in the Times Herald-Record from 7/5/2005 - 7/7/2005.

Michelson, Kathleen M.
Mrs. Kathleen M. Michelson, of Matamoras, Pa., and 21-year resident of the
area, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at home with her family by her side. She was
54. She was born January 5, 1951 in Seaford, N.Y., the daughter of the late
Joseph B. and the late Annette M. Sommerville Slattery. A family statement
read: "Kathleen was a loving, kind, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother,
aunt and friend." Surviving are husband of 21 years Stanley J. Michelson at
home; sons: Jeffrey Michelson & his wife Sarah of Milford, Pa., Scott
Michelson & his wife Jasminda of Bradenton, Fla., James Michelson of
Matamoras, Pa.; daughters: Annette Kelly & her husband Roger of Shohola, Pa.,
Kathleen Hoffman of Matamoras, Pa.; sisters: Maureen Miller & her husband Bob
of Ellicott City, Md., Joann Drake & her husband Al of Sugar Loaf, Mary
Hendrickson & her husband Bob of Port Jervis; five grandchildren: Nicco,
Kristina, Kai, Roger, Zachary; uncle & aunt: Thomas & Gloria Sommerville of
Levittown, N.Y.; aunt: Lorraine Fenton of Bellmore, N.Y. She was predeceased
by her sister: Sharon Ann Husson who died October 17, 2003. Friends may call
at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis on Wednesday,
July 6 from 7- 9 p.m. and Thursday, July 7 from 2- 4 & 7- 9 p.m. Funeral
services will be held on Friday, July 8 with an 8:30 a.m. Prayer at the
Funeral Home followed by Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's
R.C. Church, Matamoras, Pa. with the Rev. August A. Ricciardi officiating.
Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial contributions may
be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Center Of Hope Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton,
NJ 07860.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/6/2005.

Ronne, Catherine J.
Catherine J. Ronne, a homemaker and 44-year area resident, died Monday July 4,
2005 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Goshen, N.Y. She was 83.

The daughter of Adam A. and Lillian M. Hammer Gromling, she was born July 23,
1921 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

She was the widow of Ralph G. Ronne.

She is survived by her sons, Arthur H. Ronne of Warwick, Michael W. Ronne of
Monroe, Peter F. Ronne of Syracuse, N.Y. and Kenneth D. Ronne of Monroe; one
daughter, Carol L. Tuttle of Saugerties, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Friday July 8, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Smith,
Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Ave., Monroe, N.Y.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, July 9 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home.
Burial will be in Seamanville Cemetery in Monroe, N.Y.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box
2680, N. Canton, OH 44720.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc.
Funeral Homes.

Published in the Times Herald-Record from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005.

Sears, James "Butch"
James "Butch" Sears of Newburgh, entered into rest on July 4, 2005 at St.
Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. He was 62. Son of the late James W.
and Rose Simorelli Sears, he was born August 30, 1942 in Newburgh, N.Y. Butch
was a U.S. Navy veteran serving from 1959 to 1965. He was a retired employee
from Tarket. He is survived by three sons: Shawn Patrick Sears of New Jersey,
Shannon Sears of Newburgh, and Sheldon Sears of Florida; two brothers, Thomas
M. Sears of New Windsor, and Robert Michael Sears of New Windsor; and several
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Maureen Schwartz Sears.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday July 7, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh, N.Y.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 8 at 10:00 AM in the funeral
home with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor, N.Y.
Arrangements are under the care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin
Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/6/2005.

Slepian, Robert B.
Formerly of Middletown, N.Y.

Robert, B. Slepian of Toms River, N.J., formerly of Middletown, died June 30,
2005.

He was the beloved husband of Winifred N. Slepian (nee Skotarczak); devoted
father of Lori Mulick (nee Slepian) and her husband, Andrew; Michael Slepian
and his wife Camille; and Mark Slepian and his wife, Krystal; dear brother of
Charles Slepian and his wife, Patricia; loving grandfather of Stephen, Curt,
Kellie-Ann, Kristine, Danny, Sarah, Sydney, Catherine, Holly and Matthew.

Services will be held at the Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road,
Westwood, N.J. on Thursday, July 7 at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

The family will receive their friends for memorial visitation on Thursday from
2-4 and 7-9 PM.

The family would appreciate memorial contributions in Robert's name be made
to: Director of Operations, c/o Center for Liver Disease, Office of
Development, 525 East 68th St., Box 123, New York, NY 10021.

Arrangements were made by the Becker Funeral Home.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/6/2005.

Terwilliger, Bruce A.
Bruce A. Terwilliger, a general manager at U-Haul in New Windsor, died Tuesday
July 5, 2005 at Cornwall Hospital. He was 43.

He was born to Samuel and June Soro Terwilliger on February 4, 1962 in
Newburgh, N.Y.

Bruce married his beloved wife, Colleen Costello, on September 22, 2001 at St.
Joseph's Church in New Windsor. He loved his children, family and friends and
especially the Yankees. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving family: wife Colleen; sons: Samuel David, Michael
Robert and Ryan John Terwilliger, all at home; his parents, Samuel and June
Terwilliger of New Windsor; one brother, Keith Terwilliger of Newburgh; one
sister, Lynda Chernek and her husband, Joseph, of New Windsor. Also
mother-in-law, Katharine Costello; brother-in-law, Stephen Costello and his
wife, Susan, of Cornwall; sisters-in-law, Katharine Beckvermit and her
husband, James, of Cornwall, Kerry Null of Philadelphia, and Kelly Krumpholc
and her husband, Brett, of Cornwall; and seven nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by brother-in-law, Charles Null.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 9 at 10:30 AM at St.
Joseph's Church in New Windsor.

Burial will be private.

The family will be present to receive friends on Friday, June 8 from 4-8 PM at
Coloni Funeral Home, 3001 Rt 9W, New Windsor.

For a family guestbook and directions, please visit www.colonifuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in trust to Samuel, Michael and Ryan
Terwilliger, c/o Kathy Beckvermit at Melhado, Flynn and Assoc., 530 5th Ave.,
25th Floor, New York, NY 10036.

Published in the Times Herald-Record from 7/6/2005 - 7/7/2005.

Wood, Geraldine R.
Geraldine R. Wood of Glenham, N.Y., entered into rest at her daughter's
residence in Beacon, N.Y. on July 5, 2005. She was 71. The daughter of William
Thomas Conley and Ethel Terwilliger, she was born March 26, 1934 in Goshen,
N.Y. A homemaker, she was the widow of Albert Wood, who predeceased her on
November 13, 1988. She is survived by four sons: Milton J. Wood of Hopewell
Jct., Brian J. Wood of Glenham, N.Y., Michael S. Wood of Hopewell Jct., and
William A. Wood of Nevada; six daughters: Catherine M. Pimm of Walden, Mary E.
Ott of Wappinger Falls, Debra J. Cole of New Paltz, Gerri Johnston of Beacon,
Toni L. Murphy of Beacon and Carol R. Lee of Hopewell Jct.; four sisters: Joan
Schnetzler of Beacon, Kate Keenan of Beacon, Dorothy McGaughrin of Beacon and
Shirley Cable of Beacon; a step-daughter, Patty Tritsas of Newburgh; 34
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In
addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two sons, Albert and Keith
Wood. Calling hours will be held on Thursday July 7, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
at Libby Funeral Home, 55 Teller Ave., Beacon, N.Y. Services will be held on
Friday, July 8 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with the Rev. David Eylers
officiating. Burial will be in St. Luke's Cemetery in Beacon, N.Y. at the
convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to: United Epilepsy Association, 1660 L St. NW, Suite 700, Washington,
D.C. 20036; or to Hospice, Inc., 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
Arrangements are under the direction of Jarret D. Quick of the Libby Funeral
Home.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/6/2005.