OBITS: Times Herald-Record 3 Jun 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 Cleary, Judith Ann Judith Ann Cleary, a longtime area resident, died Wednesday June 1, 2005 at O.R.M.C., Horton Campus. She was 67 years old. The daughter of the late Herbert J. and Catherine Enright Cleary, Judith was born September 18, 1937 in Boston, Mass. A very spiritual and gentle woman who loved to travel and loved to help others. Judy will always be remembered as a friend you could count on, whenever she was needed. Her compassion and caring for others was a way of life for her. Judy is survived by four sisters: Sister Marie Cleary of Massachusetts, Margaret Wright and her husband, Robert, of Massachusetts, Jean Hickey and her husband, Neil, of California, Joan Picariello and her husband, Sal, of Massachusetts; ten nieces and nephews; as well as her dear friend, Father Emmet Murphy. She was predeceased by one brother, John J. Cleary. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday June 3, 2005 from 7-9 PM at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 4 at 5:00 PM at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Albert's Chapel, Carmelite Drive, Middletown. Cremation will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in Judy's name may be made to the Tucker Center for Cancer Care, 60 Prospect Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. Arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. www.applebee-mcphillips.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 6/2/2005 - 6/3/2005. Kantrowitz, Seymour Sholom Seymour (Sholom) Kantrowitz, a lifelong resident of Woodridge, N.Y. and the former owner and operator of Kantrowitz's Garage in Woodridge, died at home in Peoria, Ariz. He was 83. Sholom was born in Woodridge on March 28, 1922, the son of Nathan and Bertha Goldstone Kantrowitz. Sholom enlisted in the Army Air Force before WW II and served for five years, ending his service as a crew chief for a B29 group. His garages in Woodridge and Rock Hill were for decades a gathering place for family and local "schmoozers" where Sholom held forth with stories and jokes. He was a Past Master of the Fallsburg Masonic Lodge #1122, a Village Trustee of Woodridge, and a pillar of Congregation Ohave Sholom in Woodridge, N.Y. He will be greatly missed by all. He is survived his beloved wife Shirley, of 62 years at home in Peoria, and was the loving father of Barbara Antillon of Mexico City, and Cynthia Dallas of Phoenix, Arizona. Fond father-in-law of Armando and Kenneth. Cherished grandfather of Lisa, Nina, Joshua, Diana, Ian, and Matthew, and great-grandfather of Jenna, Ilan, Ryan, and Dana. Brother of Leon Kantrowitz and Isaac Kantrowitz and his wife Gloria of Woodridge, N.Y., William Kantrowitz and his wife Ruth, and Sally Beer and her husband Leon of N.Y.C., and a fond uncle too many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at Congregation Ohave Sholom in Woodridge, NY at 3 p.m. Rabbi Irving Goodman will officiate. Burial will be in Ohave Sholom (Woodridge Synagogue) Cemetery, Marsh Road, Glen Wild, NY, with military honors. Fallsburg Masonic Lodge #1122 will hold services at 3 p.m. at Congregation Ohave Sholom. Funeral arrangements by Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home Inc., Monticello. Visit our website at www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com. BERTSEL A. "BUCK" PRICE Monticello, N.Y. Bertsel A. "Buck" Price, of Monticello, a lifelong resident of the area, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at home surrounded by his family and friends, after an unexpected illness. He was 85 years young. The son of the late John Price & Anna Cantrell Price, he was born March 30, 1920 in Monticello. Buck was an Army Corporal Technician 5th Grade lineman tel & tel of World War II serving overseas under General Patton. He was an active member of the Bailey-Richman Post #9588 Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was a loving devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to all he knew. He is survived by his daughter: Beverly A. Scott & her husband Edward; two grandsons: Edward Scott & his wife Louise, and Jason Scott & his wife Cheryl; great-grandchildren: Heather, Amanda, Christina, Alli and Trevor, all of Monticello. He was also a special loving father to Bonnie Price Jackson & her husband James of Virginia and Bobbie Price Feller & her husband Donald of Monticello; and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Beatrice Anna Price, two sisters and five brothers. Family & friends are invited to gather from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 at the Church of the Nazarene, Katrina Falls Road in Rock Hill. His funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon at the church. The Rev. Roy Shaffer will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in the Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery in Liberty. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or to the American Cancer Society, 419 East Main Street, Suite 307B, Middletown, NY 10940. Arrangements are by the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello. For additional service information please go to www.kennyfuneralhome.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/3/2005. Kelly, Frances M. (Donovan) Frances M. Kelly, of Chester, a housewife and mother and a 36-year resident of the area, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at Orange Regional Medical Center at Arden Hill Campus. She was 67 years of age. The daughter of Anne Donovan and the late Daniel F. Donovan, Frances was born on July 22, 1937 in New York, N.Y. Frances was a member of St. Columba R.C. Church, former Secretary of the Chester Little League, former member of the Chester Jr.-Sr. High School Band Boosters, and Sports Fund. She was an avid fan and supporter of Chester athletics. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her husband and family. Frances is survived by her mother Anne Donovan and by her beloved husband of 45 years Thomas F. Kelly of Chester, NY; her devoted children, a son Thomas and his wife Patricia of Chester, NY; daughter Mary Brosnan and her husband John of Chester, NY; son Matthew of Chester, NY; son James and his wife Jacqueline of Eatontown, NJ; son Patrick and his wife Kerri Lynn of Middletown, NY. Frances is also survived by her adoring grandchildren Kerri Ann, John, Emily, Jillian, Marcella, Elizabeth, Madeline and James. Also surviving her is her sister Anne Donovan of Bronx, NY, brother John and wife Barbara Donovan of New York, NY and several nieces and nephews. Frances was pre-deceased by her brothers Martin and Walter Donovan and her beloved Auntie Mae. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 3, during the hours of 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 PM, and Saturday June 4 from the hours of 8:30 to 9:15 AM at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Road, Monroe, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, June 4 at St. Columba R.C. Church, 29 High Street, Chester, NY at 10 AM. Burial will be in the family plot at St. Columba R.C. Church Cemetery, Route 94, Chester, NY. The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, 158 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Road, Monroe, NY. Thomas F. Flynn, Director. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 6/2/2005 - 6/3/2005. Mains, Doris Jean Simons Doris Jean Simons Mains, a housewife and resident of Marlboro for most of her life, died June 1, 2005 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. She was 70. The daughter of the late Thomas Simons and Doris Lenor Simons, she was born August 21, 1934 in Grafton, W.Va. She was the widow of Robert A. Mains. A family statement reads, "Mom was a hard-working, loving and devoted mother and will be sadly missed by all." Survivors include her sons, Jack Simons and Jerry Simons both of the State of New York, James and Tammy Simons of Highland, Robert Mains, Gary Mains and Louis Mains all of Marlboro; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation and funeral services will be private. Cremation will take place in Cedar Hill Crematory. Arrangements by DiDonato Funeral Home, 1290 Rt 9W., Marlboro. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/3/2005. Malatesta, Americo Americo Malatesta of Smallwood, N.Y., a 16-year resident of the area, died June 2, 2005 at Catskill Regional Hospital, Harris, N.Y. He was 85. The son of Louis and Emma Malatesta, he was born on November 13, 1919 in New York City. He was a retired Marble Terrazzo Setter. Survivors include his wife, Carmelita Lupi Malatesta, at home, and his two stepsons, Silvio Ottolia and Maureice Ottolia. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 5, 2005 from 2 to 4 PM at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, 1525 Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush, N.Y. Funeral service will be on Sunday, June 5, 2005 at 4 PM at the funeral home. Father William Damroth will officiate. Cremation will be at Cedar Hill Crematory in Newburgh. Arrangements made by the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc. For directions or information: www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/3/2005.