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Anderson, Richard A.
Richard A. Anderson, a former longtime resident of Highland Falls and a former
Highland Falls Fire Department Chief and President, on Tuesday June 14, 2005.

He died on May 24, 2005 in Fort Myers, Fla.

The 4:00 PM service will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Highland Falls with
the Rev. Joe Smolinski officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Highland Falls
Firehouse located on Mountain Avenue, Highland Falls, N.Y. immediately
following the memorial services.

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been established for Richard's
minor daughter, Emily: Emily M. Anderson Scholarship Fund, c/o Highland Falls
Federal Savings & Loan (ATTN: Julie DeWitt), 252 Main St., Highland Falls, NY
10928 or 845-446-4711.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.

Barley, Royal E.
Royal E. Barley of Cornwall, a retired Fire Inspector for the U.S.M.A. Fire
Department at West Point, and a decorated World War II Army Air Force veteran,
died Wednesday June 8, 2005 at Wingate at St. Francis Nursing Home. He was 87.

The son of the late Pratt and Mary Maude Schultz Barley, he was born December
7, 1917 in Cornwall, and was the husband of Laura Antona Barley.

He was a member of the American Legion Cornwall Post #353; a former Chief of
the Vails Gate Fire Department from 1956 to 1958; a charter member of the
Benevolent Association; a member of the National Association of Retired
Federal Employees; a former Boy Scout Leader, Cornwall Troop #20; and member
of the Cornwall Golden Age and Senior Citizens Clubs.

During World War II, he served with the 2nd Flight Squadron, Foster Field,
Texas.

Survivors include his widow, Laura Antona Barley, at home; a son, Roy E.
Barley and his wife, Susan, of Springville, N.Y.; a granddaughter, Allison
Barley, of Geneseo, N.Y.; a grandson, Matthew Barley of Springville, N.Y.; and
several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Raymond Barley; and two
sisters, Olive Lukacik and Elsie Chidgey.

Calling hours will take place on Monday June 13, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the James F. Lulves Funeral Home, 9 Ave. A, Cornwall-On-Hudson.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 14 at 10:00 AM in the funeral
home with Pastor Dan Russell officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery,
New Windsor, N.Y.

Donations may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800
Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.

Arrangements were made by James F. Lulves Funeral Home, Inc.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.

Conkling, Helen Dolores
Helen Dolores Conkling, a lifelong resident of the area, and employed by the
Port Jervis School System, died Friday June 10, 2005 at Westchester Medical
Center in Valhalla, N.Y. She was 63.

The daughter of the late Esther Mills, she was born March 30, 1942 in Port
Jervis, N.Y.

She is survived by her husband, Charles "Chic" Conkling, at home; her
daughter, Dawn Conkling Higgins of Port Jervis; her son, Brian Conkling of
Port Jervis; one sister, Mary Mills of Shohola, Pa.; four brothers: Frances
Maillet of Livingston, Texas, William Mills of Port Jervis, James Mills of
Port Jervis, and Robert Mills of Matamoras, Pa.; four grandchildren: Andrew,
Alex, Adam and Aiden; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be in Rural Valley Cemetery in Cuddebackville, N.Y.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For
information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, please
visit www.Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.

Donovan, John J. "Jack"
John J. "Jack" Donovan, 72, late of Lackawaxen, Pa., died at Wayne Memorial
Hospital in Honesdale, Pa. on Friday June 10, 2005.

Mr. Donovan was a retired engineer for Bell Atlantic in Monticello, N.Y. He
currently was a general contractor, owner and operator of Donovan & Son,
Lackawaxen, Pa. He was a member of the St. Ann's Church in Shohola, Pa; Holy
Name Society; and member and past Commander of Eckert Haupt VFW Post #5635 in
Lackawaxen, Pa.

The son of the late John J. and Mary Hosty Donovan, he was born June 9, 1933
in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was married to Philomae S. (Kashuboski) Donovan on
October 20, 1956 in Nanticoke, Pa.

Survivors include his wife, Phil; his daughter, Denise Donovan of Forestburgh,
N.Y.; two sons, Michael Donovan of Lackawaxen, Pa., and John Donovan of
Shohola, Pa.; his brother, Joseph Donovan of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; and his
sister, Mary Dymeck of Milford, Pa.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Maureen Donovan in 1974.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann's Church, Shohola,
Pa. on Monday June 13, 2005 at 10:00 AM with the Rev. Thomas Petro
officiating.

Friends may call at Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford St., Milford, Pa.
today, Sunday, June 12, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Burial will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery, German Hill, Shohola, Pa.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shohola Fire Department, 4 Walker Lake,
Shohola, PA 18458; Lackawaxen Township Fire Department, Route 590, Lackawaxen,
PA 18435; St. Ann's Parish, P.O. Box 86, Shohola, PA 18458; or the Eckert
Haupt VFW Post #5635, Route 590, Lackawaxen, PA 18435.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.

Gadaleto, Frank
Formerly of Highland, N.Y.

Frank Gadaleto of The Villages, Fla., died Sunday May 29, 2005. He was 72.

Mr. Gadaleto was born in Hoboken, N.J. and moved to The Villages of Florida
from Highland, N.Y. He was a retired liquor salesman; a U.S. Navy veteran of
the Korean War; was active in the Clintondale, N.Y. fire company; was chairman
of the Fire Commission; member of the Knights of Columbus; a certified
professional skier and level three ski teacher for more than 35 years for the
U.S. Ski Association; an avid tennis and golf player; and founder and former
president of The Villages Scooter Club.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Visconti Gadaleto, of The Villages of
Florida; daughters: Elizabeth and her husband, Jim Whalen, of Salsbury, Conn.,
and Sandra Gadaleto of Northern Virginia; brother, Nat Gadaleto of Florida;
and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research,
P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 381010050, or Hospice of The Villages, 601 Casa
Bella, The Villages, FL 32162.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday June 17, 2005 at 10:00 AM in St.
Augustine R.C. Church, 55 Main St., Highland, N.Y. Burial will follow in St.
Charles Cemetery in Gardiner, N.Y.

Arrangements were made by the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 38
Main St., Highland, N.Y.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.

Gayle, Joanna
Joanna Gayle, a retail sales clerk with Dillard's in Sarasota, Fla., died
Friday June 10, 2005 in Sarasota, Fla. She was 61.

Joanna was born in Miami, Fla. on July 11, 1943. She loved theater and her
pets.

She was the loving niece of Shirley Dinnerstein, who predeceased her, and she
is survived by her cousin, James Dinnerstein and his wife, Linda Watson, of
Liberty, and their children: Stacey, Meagan, Jessie, and Sean.

Graveside funeral services will be held today, Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 10:00
AM in Ahavath Israel Cemetery, Hy-San-Na Road, Liberty, N.Y. with Rabbi Marvin
Goldman officiating.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home, Inc.,
Monticello. Please visit our website at www.jospehngarlickfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.

Hart, Genevieve
Mrs. Genevieve Hart, of Port Jervis, died Thursday June 9, 2005 at Campbell
Hall Rehabilitation Center. She was 62.

She was born July 21, 1942 in Franklin, N.J., the daughter of the late Percy
and the late Emma Babcock Lazier.

She was a member of Sussex Wesleyan Church, Sussex, N.J. She also was a past
Sunday School Teacher at the Glenwood Baptist Church in Glenwood, N.J.

A family statement reads: "Grandma loved to cook and bake. She was always
lending a helping hand to everyone, treating them as her own family."

She worked as a Head Supervisor of Housekeeping for Vernon Valley Great Gorge,
Vernon, N.J.

Surviving are her husband, Kenneth Hart at home; two daughters, Susan Travis
and Margaret Hendershot, both of Port Jervis; six brothers: Percy Lazier, Jr.
and wife, Mary, of Vernon, N.J., Howard Lazier and wife, Jean, of Newport
News, Va., Lloyd Lazier, Philip Lazier and wife, Sue, Allan Lazier and wife,
Jean, Dale Lazier and wife, Wendy, all of Vernon, N.J.; three sisters: Pearl
Green and husband, Sam, Eva Keats, and Diane Crane and husband, Joe, all of
Vernon, N.J.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by grandson, Matthew Travis; two brothers, Wilbert and
David Lazier; and two sisters, Joan Gould and Jean Lazier.

Friends may call at Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis on
Monday, June 13 from 6-9 PM.

Funeral services will be Monday at 7:00 PM in the funeral home with the Rev.
John Inglin of the Wesleyan Church of Sussex, N.J. officiating.

Burial will be on Tuesday, June 14 at the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Port
Jervis.

Funeral arrangements by Gray-Parker Funeral Home. For additional information,
directions or to send a condolence note to the family, please visit
www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com

Published in the Times Herald-Record from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005.

Hassler, Mary
Mary Hassler of Cornwall-On-Hudson, a retired secretary/bookkeeper for the
Town of Cornwall Supervisor's Office, and former Deputy Town Clerk of
Cornwall, died Wednesday June 8, 2005 at her residence. She was 92.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on August 30, 1912 to Charlotte Houston and John W.
Anderson, Mary moved with her family to Newburgh at the age of six, where her
father was a building/contractor. She graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and
the Spencerian Business School. On April 16, 1920, she married Joseph F.
Hassler of West Point and Cornwall-On-Hudson, and took up residence for a
short time in Newburgh before moving to Cornwall-On-Hudson, where she spent
the rest of her life. She was widowed on February 19, 1976.

Mary was an avid traveler and traveled the world extensively with her late
husband; son, Roger; and friends, enjoying treks throughout the world and
enjoyed fun-filled family reunions with cousins in England, Scotland and
Northern Ireland. Mary was an active member of the Powelton Club Thursday
Bridge Group and other area Bridge groups; the Cornwall-On-Hudson
Parent-Teacher's Association; Brownie, Girl Scout and Cub Scout Troops in
Cornwall-On-Hudson; and had an avid interest in sewing, knitting, crocheting,
cooking and baking. She was a member of the former Our Lady of Hope Center,
the Oblate Fathers of Balmville. Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother.

She is survived by her son, Roger Joseph Hassler of Cornwall-On-Hudson, who,
for many years, was her sole and loving caregiver; a daughter, Joanne Wilcox
of the Town of Newburgh; a sister, Charlotte Weyant Kupin of New Paltz;
granddaughters: Mary Smith of New Windsor, and Susan Haupt of Cranford, N.J.;
loving grandson, Gregory J. Wilcox of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; several nieces,
nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-grandchildren; as well as
cousins in Lincolnshire, England; Agen, France; Armagh, Northern Ireland; and
Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Hassler Family will receive friends at St. Mary's Church, 180 South St.,
Newburgh, N.Y. on Monday June 13, 2005 from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, at which time
Father William A. Scafidi will offer a Funeral Mass. Internment will
immediately follow the Mass in St. Thomas of Canterbury Cemetery in Cornwall.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cornwall Ambulance Corps;
St. Mary's Church; or the charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangements were made by the James F. Lulves Funeral Home, Inc.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.

Kruleski, Leonard J.
Leonard J. Kruleski, age 80, died Thursday June 9, 2005 at Columbia
Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.

Born in Keiser, Pa., he lived in Upper Saddle River, then Waldwick and Vero
Beach, Fla.

Mr. Kruleski was the owner and operator of Leonard King Electronics of
Waldwick for 37 years before his retirement in 1989.

He was World War II Army veteran.

Leonard was a member of the Orange County Golf Club in Middletown, N.Y., and
the Ramsey Duffers.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Evelyn F. (nee Schmidt), three
daughters: Dianne and her husband, Thomas Major, of High Bar Harbor, N.J.,
Lorraine and her husband, Kevin Carr, of Waldwick, N.J., and Kristen and her
husband, Hal Scholl, of Montebello, N.Y.; and one son, Leonard and his
companion, Jennifer Boaz, of Waldwick, N.J. Also surviving are six
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Jack and Stephen Kruleski.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Vander
Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, N.J. A funeral service will be
held on Tuesday, June 14 at 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment will be in
the Wyckoff Reformed Church Cemetery, Wyckoff, N.J.

In lieu of flowers, donation to The Valley Hospital Foundation, 223 North Van
Dien Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 would be appreciated.

Please visit www.vanderplaatfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.

Lombardo, Joseph "Shorty"
Joseph "Shorty" Lombardo, a retired foreman for Novelty Slipper Co. in Port
Jervis, N.Y., and lifelong resident of the area, died Friday June 10, 2005 at
his home. He was 86.

The son of the late Joseph and Philomena Teria Lombardo, he was born February
10, 1919 in Naples, Italy.

He was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church in Port Jervis; member of Our Lady
of Mt. Carmel Society in Port Jervis; life member of the Port Jervis Lodge of
Elks #645 B.P.O.E.; life member of the Delaware Engine Co. #2 of the Port
Jervis Fire Department; member of the Port Jervis Country Club; a volunteer at
Mercy Community Hospital in Port Jervis; life member of the Musicians Union in
Port Jervis; and member of the Port Jervis Band. Shorty also maintained his
own band for 40 years.

He was the widower of Ethel Hopkins Lombardo.

He is survived by one son, Joseph Lombardo and his wife, Donna, of Port
Jervis; two grandchildren, Brad and Lisa Lombardo; one brother, Charles
Lombardo and his wife, Betty, of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters.

Friends may call on Monday June 13, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the
Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 165 East Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. Mt. Carmel
services will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 PM; Elks services will be
held Monday evening at 7:30 PM; and a vigil wake service will be held at 8:00
PM.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 14 at 10:15 AM in the funeral
home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Mary's R.C.
Church with the Rev. Dennis Dinan officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery in Port Jervis, N.Y.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, please
visit www.Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.

Maute, Frederick E.
Frederick E. Maute, Esq. of Newburgh, died suddenly on June 10, 2005 at Arden
Hill Hospital. He was 62.

Born on September 29, 1942 in Elizabeth, N.J. to Frederick and Margaret Learce
Maute, Sr., Frederick was brought up by his mother and grandmother, and his
maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Flemming, was inspirational in his life.

He was a 1960 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy; he graduated from Union
College with a Bachelors of Science degree in 1964; and went on to earn his
Juries Doctor from Fordham University in 1969.

He married Victoria Santagada of Newburgh in 1966 and they had two daughters,
Emily Elizabeth and Suzanne Learce.

Fred worked as an intern for Congresswoman Catherine St. George, who convinced
him to run for Supervisor in the Town of Tuxedo. He was one of the youngest
supervisors in Orange County history during that time. He was very active in
local politics and government along with the local Bar Association. He worked
in Corporate Law and Securities Law for Cadwalader, Wickersham, and Taft,
Brownwood, and Merrill Lynch, then settled into his own practice in
Cornwall-On-Hudson.

He was an avid golfer and court tennis player at the Powelton Club and Tuxedo
Club, and regularly enjoyed the opera at The Met.

Survivors include his loving children, Emily Elizabeth Maute of Arlington,
Va., and Suzanne Learce and husband, Scott Lord, of Garden City, Long Island;
his devoted companion, Carole Seneca; loving mother, Margaret and husband,
Joseph Zoldak, of Florence, S.C.; dear sister, Joyce D. Smith of Florence,
S.C.; cherished grandchildren, A.J. Lord and Jack Lord; nephew, William A.
Smith; and niece, Lauren Smith.

The family will be present to receive friends on Monday June 13, 2005 from 4-8
PM at Coloni Funeral Home, 3001 Route 9W, New Windsor, N.Y. A Funeral Service
will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 14 in the funeral home with
interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Food Allergy
and Anaphalaxis Network, 11781 Lee Jackson Hwy., Suite 160, Fairfax, VA
22033-3309 or call 1-800-929-4040.

Arrangements were made by Coloni Funeral Home.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.

Miller, John Joseph
Formerly of Ulster Park, N.Y.

John Joseph Miller of Valrico, Fla. and formerly of Ulster Park, died June 7,
2005 at his home. He was 39.

Born in Kingston on May 24, 1966, he was a son of Daniel John and Helen J.
Romano Miller.

John was a Kingston High School graduate, class of 1984. After attending
college, he began his career as a mason and for many years was self-employed.
John moved to Florida last year.

Surviving, in addition to his parents of Ulster Park, are four sisters:
Elizabeth Anna Mitchell and her husband, Mickey, of Ardsley, Pa., Dorothy "DJ"
Verdon-Ramus and her husband, George, of Fort Montgomery, Michele Marie Decker
and her husband, Matthew, of Valrico, Fla., and Kathryn Bonelli and her
husband, Will, of Glasco; one brother, Daniel John Miller, Jr. and his wife,
Diana, of Springfield, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Reposing at Simpson-Gaus Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave., Kingston today, Sunday
June 12, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. The funeral service will be conducted on
Monday, June 13 at 12:00 noon in the funeral home with the Rev. Jennifer
Barrows officiating. Private inurnment will be in the Rosendale Plains
Cemetery.

Please sign the memorial guestbook at www.SimpsonGaus.com.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.

Mitchetti Jr., Marty James
Detective Marty James Mitchetti, Jr., a Police Officer with the New Windsor
Police Department, died in an off-duty construction accident on June 7, 2005.
He was 32.

Detective Mitchetti was born on September 21, 1972 in Newburgh to Marty J.
Mitchetti, Sr. and Elizabeth Bishop.

Marty was a 1991 graduate of Newburgh Free High School and worked as a
certified welder at West Point until 1995 when he joined the Orange County
Sheriff's Office. He worked at the Sheriff's office as a Police Officer until
1998 when he joined the New Windsor Police Department on January 27, 1998. He
served as Patrol Officer and was assigned as a K-9 Officer on February 23,
2001. In February 1999, Detective Mitchetti received the Excellent Police Duty
Award for the apprehension of three suspects involved in a robbery and
unlawful imprisonment of a local resident. In November 2002 he received the
Meritorious Police Duty Award for disarming a suspect with a knife. In 2004
and 2005 he received the Honorable Mention Award.

Marty was a member of the New Windsor Police Softball Team, a Third Degree
Blackbelt, a fine athlete and a great poker player.

His greatest accomplishment was building his own home with his brother, Chris,
and his friends.

Survivors include his special companion, Christine Muller; loving parents,
Marty J. and Elizabeth Mitchetti; loving brother, Chris Mitchetti; and his
paternal grandfather, Cosmo Mitchetti. He is also survived by a host of aunts,
uncles and extended family, as well as the entire New Windsor Police
Department family.

Interment was held Saturday June 11, 2005 in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Arrangements were made by Coloni Funeral Home, 3001 Route 9W, New Windsor,
N.Y. For guestbook, please visit www.colonifuneralhome.com.

Published in the Times Herald-Record from 6/9/2005 - 6/12/2005.

Muthig, Clyde L.
Clyde L. Muthig, a lifetime area resident, died Friday June 10,2005 at
Catskill Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was 78.

Born December 1, 1926 on Aden Rd. in the Town of Neversink, he was the son of
the late Jerome and Nellie Grant Muthig.

Clyde was a retired iron worker and a World War II Air Force veteran.

Clyde was a 45-year member of the Iron Workers Local 417 in Newburgh; a
devoted parishioner of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Liberty; Knights
of Columbus Father Cronin Council in Liberty; N.Y.S. Conservation Council;
N.Y.S. Trappers Association; Sullivan County Federation of Sportsmens Clubs;
Liberty Elks Lodge 1545; Aden Hunting Club; and a co-founder of the Aden Night
Riders Snowmobile Club.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce Tremper Muthig, at home; one
son, Peter Muthig of Parksville; two daughters, Debra Muthig Savalza and
husband, Hank, of Whidbey Island, Wash., and Wendy Muthig-Frey and husband,
Eric, of Loch Sheldrake; four brothers: Blake Muthig and wife, June, of Pine
Bush, Harold Muthig and wife, Beverly, of Turnwood, Raymond Muthig and wife,
Dorothy, of Parksville, and Paul Muthig and wife, Cheryl, of Parksville; two
sisters, Hazel Raflowitz of Miami, Fla., and Annette Brown of Newburgh; five
grandsons; one granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Clyde was predeceased by two brothers, Grant and Calvin Muthig; and three
sisters: Mildred Huggins, Doris Coon, and Fern Muccino.

A family statement reads: "He is very much loved and will be missed by all."

Family and friends are invited to call at Ramsay's Funeral Homes, Inc., 275
South Main St., Liberty on Monday June 13, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter's Roman Catholic
Church, 264 North Main St., Liberty on Tuesday, June 14 at 10:00 AM, where
Monsignor Edward Straub will be the celebrant.

Interment will follow the Mass at Grahamsville Rural Cemetery, Route 55 in
Grahamsville with Military Honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 95 Schwenk
Dr., Kingston, NY 12401.

Arrangements were made by Ramsay's Funeral Homes, Inc.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.

Myers, Cecelia S.
Cecelia S. Myers of Liberty, a homemaker, retired teacher and longtime area
resident, died Friday June 10, 2005 at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center
in Liberty, N.Y. She was 86.

The daughter of the late Jerry W. and Sarah Delany Sullivan, she was born
October 18, 1918 in Clayton, N.Y.

Cecelia graduated from SUNY Albany, magna cum laude, within three years with
her Bachelor's Degree and from SUNY New Paltz with her Master's Degree in
Education.

She was a communicant of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Liberty, N.Y.; and
a member of it's Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Sullivan County
Co-Op Extension; Liberty Belles; and a past president of the Liberty Central
School PTA. She had taught at several local schools, including Eldred, St.
Peter's and Liberty Central.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Norman H. Myers, at home; eight
sons: Francis G. Myers and wife, Phyllis, of Rock Hill, S.C., Gerald N. Myers
and wife, Rita, of Lewiston, Idaho, Thomas A. Myers and wife, Patricia, of
Poughkeepsie, John H. Myers and wife, Robin, of Washington, Mich., Henry J.
Myers of Liberty, Edward J. Myers and wife, Gloria, of Richmond, Va., William
P. Myers and wife, Donna, of Pine Bush, and Michael D. Myers and wife, Nora,
of Watertown, Conn; 24 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two brothers, James and John Sullivan; two sisters,
Kareta Paddock and Theresa Morgan; and a grandson, James Myers.

Visitation will be held on Monday June 13, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the
Harris Funeral Home, West Street at Buckley, Liberty, N.Y.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.

Snyder, Robert F.
Robert F. Snyder, an employee at SUNY New Paltz and resident of Highland since
1977, died June 10, 2005 at home. He was 63.

The son of Clifford Snyder and Estella Coover, he was born July 25, 1941 in
Baltimore, Md.

He married Luanne Ellis on April 22, 1978 in Highland, N.Y. She survives him
at home. He is also survived by three children: Amanda Snyder, Matthew Snyder,
and Holly Snyder, all of Highland, N.Y.; two sisters, Amelia Hicks of Milton,
N.Y., and Madeline Hedges of Maryland; and four brothers: Norman Snyder of
Pennsylvania, Clifford Snyder and Eugene Snyder, both of Maryland, and Raymond
Snyder of Pennsylvania.

There will be no calling hours.

Services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements were made by the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 38
Main St., Highland, N.Y.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 6/12/2005.