OBITS: Times Herald-Record 12 Jul 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 Allen, Elizabeth B. Elizabeth B. Allen, a former secretary for the Pathologist at Waterbury, CT Hospital, and longtime resident of the area, died Sunday, July 10, 2005 at the Blue Haven Adult Home in Walker Valley. She was 94. The daughter of the late Sherwood M. Allen and Susie A. Osborn Allen, she was born June 17, 1911 in Bethlehem, CT. Elizabeth was a graduate of the Woodbury High School and attended Bay Path College in Mass. She was one of the oldest surviving members of the First Church of Bethlehem, CT of which she held several offices and was part of numerous committees. She was also a 70-year member of the Bethlehem Grange #121 and was a member of the Evergreen Club of the Waterbury Hospital. She is survived by her nephews: Sherwood W. Allen & his wife Toyo and S. Paul Allen & his companion Dottie, all of Bloomingburg; a niece, Barbara Roe and her husband Joe, of Bloomingburg; many great-nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Louise Johnson of Bethlehem, CT. She was predeceased by her brother, Sherwood O. Allen and his wife Mabelle, as well as her niece, Elizabeth "Betty" Cramer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 111 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday morning, July 14, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Betty Beach will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodbury Cemetery, Woodbury, CT. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Wurtsboro. For additional service information please go to www.kennyfuneralhome.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/12/2005. Alonge, Michael Michael Alonge, a longtime area resident of Newburgh, a self-employed painter, died July 10, 2005 at Castle Point VA Hospital in Castle Point, N.Y. He was 86. Son of the late Andrew Alonge and the late Josephine Dina, he was born July 5, 1919 in Manhattan, N.Y. Mr. Alonge was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Marlboro; a life member of Middlehope Fire Department; and a World War II U.S. Army veteran of the European Theatre. He is survived by his wife, Rose Cotena Alonge; one son, Andrew Alonge and wife, Gail, of Homestead, Fla.; two daughters, Antoinette Alonge of Manning, S.C., and Michele Wygant and husband, Gary, of Mt. Vision, N.Y.; one sister, Nancy LoBianco of Staten Island, N.Y.; five grandsons: John McGrath and Michael McGrath, both of Orlando, Fla., Bert McGrath of South Dakota, Jordan Alonge of Homestead, Fla., and Casey Wygant of Mt. Vision, N.Y.; and four granddaughters: Megan Alonge, Lauren Alonge, and Jillian Alonge, all of Homestead, Fla., and Maria Wygant of Mt. Vision, N.Y. He was predeceased by three brothers: Joseph Alonge, Charles Alonge, and Dick Alonge. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at The DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc., 1290 Route 9W, Marlboro, N.Y. Funeral services will be held in St. Mary's Church in Marlboro on Thursday, July 14 at 10:30 AM with Father Edward Bader officiating. Burial with full military honors will take place on July 14, 2005 in St. Mary's Cemetery in Marlboro, N.Y. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/12/2005. Caldiero, Frank Frank Caldiero, a retired carpenter with the New York City District Council of Carpenters, died July 9, 2005 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, N.Y., with his daughters by his side. He was 76. The son of Fortunato and Vita Melici Caldiero, he was born January 19, 1929 in Manhattan, N.Y. He was a member of Holy Cross Church in Callicoon; the Knights of Columbus Council #4448 in Callicoon; and the Hortonville Fire Department. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran. He was the widower of Marilyn Ruth Pelton. He is survived by his children: Sharon Caldiero Schroeder of Callicoon, Lisa Caldiero of Wurtsboro, Joanne Caldiero of Walden, Marilyn Caldiero Martinucci and her husband, John, of Manhassett Hills, N.Y., and Tricia Caldiero of Lake Louise Marie, N.Y. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Elizabeth and Michael Schroeder, Andrew Schreier, Ryan Colin, and Faye Davis, Dillon Caldiero, Matthew, Michael and Christopher Martinucci; his brother, Joseph Caldiero of Columbus, Miss.; his special niece, Julia Ann Schlegel of Livingston Manor, and by several other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Carmela Gisoni. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 12 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Callicoon, N.Y. Firematic services by the Hortonville Fire Department will be Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM in the funeral home. Services will be on Wednesday, July 13 at 10:00 AM in Holy Cross Church in Callicoon, N.Y. with Father Ignatius Smith O.F.M. officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Youngsville, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hortonville Fire Department or Upper Delaware Ambulance Corps. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/12/2005. Doherty, Mildred Anne Mildred Anne Doherty, died July 10, 2005 in Middletown, after a long illness. Mrs. Mildred Anne Doherty, widow of Matthew F. Doherty; born Mildred Anne Dalton July 26, 1925 in Flatbush, Brooklyn, N.Y.; daughter of Archibald J. Dalton and Margaret M. Lynch. Mildred A. Doherty attended the Pratt Institute for the Arts in Brooklyn and later worked for the Singer Sewing Machine Company in Manhattan prior to her marriage in St. Brigid's R.C. Church in Westbury, N.Y. on November 4, 1956. Loving sister of Dr. Catherine J. Dalton, M.D. of New York City and Block Island; and Mrs. Margaret Petrone of Rockville Centre, N.Y., both deceased. Beloved mother of five children: Mr. Matthew J. Doherty of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mr. James M. Doherty of Greenville, N.Y., Mrs. Cathleen M. Byrne of Slate Hill, N.Y., Ms. Deirdre A. Doherty of East Rockaway, N.Y. and Ms. Maureen P. Doherty of Brooklyn, N.Y. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews including, Ms. Mary Petrone of Orlando, Fla. Loving grandmother of six grandchildren in Slate Hill, N.Y. and Pittsburgh, Pa. Friends may call at the Cornelius, Dodd and Connell Funeral Home, 26 Grove St., Middletown on Tuesday (today) July 12 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 13 in Holy Cross R.C. Church in South Centerville. Interment will be in the family plot at Glenwood Cemetery in Afton, Chenango County, N.Y. Mildred Anne Doherty, a beautiful, gentle, selfless, Christian woman and lifelong Democrat, whose interests included literature, art, music, politics, and social injustice, as well as her children and grandchildren, will forever be loved and cherished by her adoring family. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/12/2005. Doss, Robert H. Mr. Robert H. Doss, of Port Jervis, a retired Police Sergeant with the Port Jervis Police Dept. and lifetime resident of Port Jervis, died Monday, July 11, 2005 at Bon Secours Community Hospital. He was 65. He was born October 31, 1939 in Port Jervis, the son of the late Harold J. and the late Florence Keller Doss. He was a member, active Trustee and Worship Leader at the Drew United Methodist Church; member and past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge No. 645; member and treasurer of the Lumberland Lions Club; member of the Port Jervis Police Benevolent Association, Retired Police Association of the State of New York and Interstate Law Enforcement Assoc. He was a former Port Jervis Third Ward Councilman and presently served on the Orange County Water Authority. He had served as a director of both the Little League and the Port Jervis Pop Warner and was a coach of the Giants; and later was a Pop Warner referee and Little League Umpire. He was also an Army veteran and served in the Military Police. Surviving are his wife, Joan M. Kolvenbach Doss at home; two sons: Scott D. Doss & his wife, Heidi of Sparrowbush, Tracy L. Doss & his companion, Dawn of Port Jervis; one daughter: Tammy L. Bisland & her husband, James of Glen Spey; two brothers: Michael D. Doss & his wife, Audrey of Port Jervis, John H. Doss & his wife, Fran of Spring Hill, Fla.; six grandchildren: Matthew J., Jessica M., Sara N. and Hannah K. Bisland, Tyler and Christopher Doss; also aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Elizabeth Ashley 'Boo' Bisland on August 10, 2004. Friends may call at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis on Wednesday, July 13, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with Lions Services at 7 p.m. and Elk's Service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Drew United Methodist Church, Port Jervis with the Rev. Robert D. Cassidy officiating. Burial will be at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Drew United Methodist Church, 4951 Sussex Street, PO Box 1015, Port Jervis, NY 12771-1015 or American Diabetes Association, 149 Madison Ave., Gift Processing Center, New York, NY 10016 or The Parkinson Foundation Gift Processing Center, PO Box 96268, Washington, DC 20090-6268. 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 7/12/2005. Maffei, Eleanor Eleanor Maffei, of Monroe, a housewife and a 30-year resident of the area, died Monday July 11, 2005 at Orange County Residential Health Care Facility, Goshen, N.Y. She was 76 years of age. The daughter of the late Gerhardt and Irma Rusch, she was born on April 9, 1929 in New York City, N.Y. Eleanor was a longtime member of Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Monroe, N.Y. Eleanor was the widow of Joseph Maffei who died on January 12, 2002. Eleanor was a devoted wife, loving mother and adoring grandmother; she will be missed by her family. Survivors include her daughter Rose-Ellen Cupo and her husband James of Monroe and her son Vito William Maffei and his wife Debra of Monroe. Eleanor is also survived by her grandchildren Andrew, Scott, Christopher and Alexis, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 13, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, July 14, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Road, Monroe. A prayer service will be held Wednesday evening at the funeral home. A Funeral Mass will be offered at the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Stage Road, Monroe on Thursday, July 14, at 10 a.m., with Fr. Jeffrey Maurer officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at Seamanville Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Eleanor's name to Sacred Heart R.C. Church, 26 Still Road, Monroe, NY 10950 would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Road, Monroe. Thomas F. Flynn, Director. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/12/2005. Osoba, Francis J. "Joe" Surrounded with love and family, Francis J. "Joe" Osoba died peacefully at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on Sunday, July 10, 2005. The son of Frank and Agnes Osoba, Joe was born on March 10, 1927 in Beacon, N.Y. He graduated from Beacon High School and joined the US Army in June 1945. Upon his return home in 1947, Joe attended St. John's University while also working at the Beacon Post Office. On January 30, 1949, Joe made the best decision of his life and married the former Jean Ann Bump who survives at home in Fishkill. Joe and Jean have shared their 56 years together with their three children and spouses, Francena J. and Justin Resnick, Nancy E. and Mark Giordano, and Vincent J. and Charlanne Edmonds Osoba. Joe was an avid reader, a skilled chef who loved to put on an old fashioned New England clambake, and an impassioned Yankee and Giants fan. He loved to entertain family and friends with his great sense of humor. After 37 years, Joe retired from the US Postal Service and devoted much of his available time volunteering. An active member of the Beacon Elk's Club, he served as its treasurer for 17 years and authored the Club's newsletter, "The Bugle." Castle Point Veterans Hospital was an important part of Joe's life, both as a patient and as a volunteer where he logged over 1,000 hours of committed service for his fellow veterans. During several years while residing in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Joe also volunteered at Beebe Hospital in Lewes. He was honored by Delaware's Governor with an Outstanding Volunteer Award. Joe was a member of the Beacon Historical Society. "Pepop" will be missed by his six grandchildren, Renee Giordano Salese, Mark Giordano, Jilian and Megan Stombock and Brad and Corey Osoba and by his "little doggie" Butterscotch. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Lenora and Bill Gilbert and his nieces and nephews. The family extends its deepest appreciation to staff at Castle Point and at Vassar Brothers Hospital for their care and attention to Joe's needs. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 13 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Libby Funeral Home Inc., 55 Teller Ave., Beacon. Funeral will be held Thursday, July 14 at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 200 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Arrangements are under the direction of Jarrett D. Quick of Libby Funeral Home Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/12/2005. Pastenkos, Noreen Noreen Pastenkos, of Greenwood Lake, died Sunday July 10, 2005 due to severe complications at St. Anthony's Hospital in Warwick, N.Y. She was born in Suffern, N.Y. to Thomas B. Smith and Nellie R. Duffy also of Suffern. Noreen graduated from Holy Name Nursing School, New Jersey and worked at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern. After being unfortunately sidelined from the nursing profession, due to an illness, she later went on to Columbia University School of Nursing to receive a Master's Degree as an adult Nurse Practitioner. She started and maintained a practice in Manhattan with Dr. Jorge Lopez-Ovejero, M.D. until the time of her death. Mrs. Pastenkos is survived by her devoted husband Michael A. Pastenkos, also of Greenwood Lake; her two daughters Adrianna Alexis Sigillo and her husband Joseph, and Nora Ann Pastenkos. In addition she is survived by her two grandchildren Alexis Gabrielle and James Michael Sigillo; her mother Nellie R. Smith of Suffern; and two brothers Thomas B. Smith and his wife Rosalie of Whiting, N.J. (formerly of Sloatsburg), and Michael Smith and his wife Joanne of Florida (formerly of Suffern); and many nieces and nephews throughout the east coast. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 13 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Suffern. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 12 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Scarr Funeral Home Inc., Route 202, Suffern. For directions or to sign Noreen's guest book please visit www.scarrfuneralhome.net Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/12/2005. Pawlicha, Sophie Sophie Pawlicha, a retired sewing machine operator for Novelty Slipper Co. and Andmore Sportswear Inc., both in Port Jervis, and lifelong area resident, died Sunday, July 10, 2005 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis. She was 82. The daughter of the late Bloschko and Kathryn Owsianiwska, she was born June 11, 1923 in Ukraine. She was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis. Survivors include her husband Joseph Pawlicha at home; one daughter, Johanna Goulette and husband Bill of Port Jervis; one granddaughter Donna Long and husband TJ; two grandsons, Michael Goulette and wife Brigitte, Carl Goulette and companion Dawn; seven great-grandchildren, Ashley, Brittany, Kyle, Kayla, Courtney, Brandon, Joshua; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 13 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. A vigil wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, July 14 at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis. The Rev. Dennis Dinan will officiate. Burial be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit Knight-Auchmoody.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/12/2005. Schmidt, Henry "Hank" Henry "Hank" Schmidt, a 28-year area resident and patrolman for the New York City Police Dept., New York, N.Y., died Monday, July 11, 2005 at Elant in Goshen. He was 68. The son of August Schmidt and Ethel Doyle Schmidt, he was born October 27, 1936 in Brooklyn. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Goshen; was a Marine Corp. Veteran; starter at the Otterkill Golf Course; member and past president of the Kiwanis Club, Chester. Survivors include his wife Leona Bagley Schmidt at home; daughters, Michele Lasaponara and husband Tony of Goshen, Patricia Motkin and husband Alan of Connecticut; sons, Andrew Schmidt of Long Island, Glenn Russo and wife Gina of Long Island, Mark Russo of Long Island; sister, Dorothy Granauro and husband Jim of Staten Island, Helen Schmidt of Staten Island; nine grandchildren, Alyssa, Michael, Matthew, Alexandria, Julia, Andrew, Anthony, Amanda, Jillian and #10 due in November; several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews Predeceased by brother, August Schmidt. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 13 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church Street, Goshen. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14 at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, 71 Murray Ave., Goshen. Interment will be in Hamptonburgh Cemetery in Campbell Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Arrangements by Donovan Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/12/2005. Sullivan M.D., W. James W. James Sullivan, MD, formerly of New York City, died Sunday, July 10, 2005 at his home in Bloomingburg. He was 80 years old. The son of the late Walter and Rose E. Durning Sullivan, he was born on April 27, 1925 in New York City. A native to New York City, James was a graduate of Cornell Medical College; professor of physiology at Cornell and New York University School of Medicine. James also proudly served his country in the United States Marines during WW II. He is survived by his wife, Grace at home; one son, James of Circleville; two daughters, Elizabeth of Middletown and Barbara of New York City; as well as four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held and announced at a future date. Memorial donations in James's name may be made to: The Hydrocephalus Association, 870 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/12/2005. White Sr., Thomas James Thomas James White, Sr., a 28-year Newburgh resident, and train engineer for the N.Y.S. Transit Authority in New York City, N.Y., died Saturday July 9, 2005 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Cornwall Campus. He was 62. Son of the late James White and Mary Thomas White, he was born December 3, 1942 in Mecklenburg County, N.C. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Joyce Marie White, of Newburgh; three sons: Thomas J. White Jr. of Ft. Polk, La., Anthony White of Ft. Gordon, Ga., and George White of Schweinfurt, Germany; two daughters, Linda White of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Joyce Lind Clark (Charles) of Laurelton, Okla.; five grandchildren, which he adored; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other relatives and many friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Brady White, and sister, Juanita White. Visitation will be on Tuesday July 12, 2005 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the Rhodes Funeral Home, New Windsor Chapel, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, N.Y. Services will begin at 12:00 noon in the chapel. Interment will be held on Wednesday, July 13 in Rosehill Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Rhodes Funeral Home has been entrusted with professional arrangements. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 7/12/2005.