OBITS: Times Herald-Record 19 May 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 Anderson, Grace Formerly of Middletown, N.Y. Mrs. Grace Anderson, up until recently a resident for 32 years at Marcy Lane in Middletown, N.Y., passed away on Monday May 16, 2005. She had been fairly successfully fighting multiple myeloma cancer for the past five years, and a complication caused her unexpected death. Grace Kathryn Looloian was born May 4, 1933, at home in the Presbyterian Manse at Stewartsville, N.J. (near Easton, Pa.), and spent her childhood in Stewartsville and in Plains, Pa. (near Wilkes-Barre). Her father, Reverend Mehran Looloian, a teenage refugee from the 1895 Turkish-Armenian massacres, in his first pastorate at Pleasant Grove, N.J., married the proverbial "farmer's daughter", Kate Baldwin, who, of course, became Grace's mother. She had three older siblings, a brother, Dr. Wilbert Looloian, who predeceased her, a sister, Ruth Stasko of San Antonio, Texas, and a brother, Kenneth Looloian of Mountainside, N.J. Grace worked as a registered nurse, at least on a part-time basis during most of her life, and she received her training at the Philadelphia Presbyterian Nurses School, from which she graduated in 1953. She kept up those relationships over the years, and their small class of 20 or so recently had their 50th reunion. While in Philadelphia, she met her husband-to-be, Donald Anderson, at a church function. Donald always said it was love at first sight, and they just recently completed 46 years of happy marriage. In their early years, Grace and Don lived in Matawan, N.J. and in 1973 moved to Middletown, N.Y. They have three daughters, Susan, Sallie and Jill, and five grandchildren, Matthew, Emily, Scott, Anna, and Jesse. Grace was a devoted homemaker and did most of her nursing at Horton Memorial Hospital in Middletown. Not only was she a caregiver at home and in her occupation, but she also delivered Meals on Wheels, was active in a home demonstration group, and participated in numerous functions at the Webb Horton Presbyterian Church. She also had interests in the Middletown Garden Club and a hand bell choir. She was a prolific knitter, making sweaters and shawls for a host of relatives and friends. She did her creative knitting even while in the hospital, but perhaps more importantly, while watching her favorite Yankees. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother and wife, and spread joy even while undergoing personal suffering. Friends may call at the Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, 26 Grove St., Middletown, N.Y. on Friday, May 20 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 21 in the Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church, 50 East Main St., Middletown, N.Y. The Reverends Kenneth and Susan Faye Wonderland will officiate. Interment will be in the Wallkill Cemetery, Phillipsburg, N.Y. Folks who wish to make a donation should send it to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 51 Locust Ave., Suite 201, New Canaan, CT 06840. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 5/19/2005. Anderson, Marietta Marietta Anderson, a homemaker and lifelong resident of the area, died Tuesday May 17, 2005 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, N.Y. She was 84. The daughter of the late William and Olive White Schmidt, she was born November 23, 1920 in Port Jervis, N.Y. The widow of William J. Anderson, she attended the Drew United Methodist Church in Port Jervis, and was a member of River Valley Chapter #33, O.E.S. in Port Jervis. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Anderson and her husband, Bruce, of North Glenn, Colo. She was predeceased by her son, William J. Anderson on February 11, 2005. Private services will be held at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Port Jervis. Funeral arrangements were made by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note, please visit www.Knight-Auchmoody.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 5/19/2005. Barnes, Anna F. Anna F. Barnes, a lifelong area resident and former bookkeeper for Sears in Middletown, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at O.R.M.C., Horton Campus. She was 95 years old. The daughter of the late Frank and Matilda Fischer, Anna was born on January 6, 1910 in New Hampton. Anna attended business school in New Jersey and was a bookkeeper for Sears in Middletown for many years. After the death of her husband Lee C. in 1978, Anna began volunteering for the Middletown Psychiatric Center and continued to do so for almost 20 years. She taught crocheting, needlepoint and various other crafts, was named volunteer of the year many times over and eventually had a room at the center named after her. A family statement reads:" Anna was a sweet, energetic woman who would give you the shirt off her back. She will be greatly missed." Anna is survived by two grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband Lee C. Barnes on August 2, 1978. All services were private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. www.applebee-mcphillips.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 5/19/2005. Bellotto, Antoinette R. (Lacenara) Antoinette R. Bellotto, of Middletown, and Barefoot Bay, Fla., passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Orange Regional Medical Center Horton. She was 90. Born in Utica, N.Y. on January 27, 1915, she was the daughter of Donato and Anna Dormio Lacenera. She was a communicate of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Middletown. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years Joseph P. Bellotto at home; her son Joseph P. Bellotto Jr. and his wife Sally of Greenville; her granddaughter Lori Downs, and her husband Matthew of Cranford, N.J.; her two sisters Rose VanSciver of Middletown and Mary Lacenera of Spring Hill, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters Victorine Diana, Grace Aversa and two brothers John Lacenera and Dominick Lacenera. Friends are invited to call Friday, May 20 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Morse Funeral Home Inc., 33 Railroad Ave., Middletown with prayer service at 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Middletown at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Middletown. Donations in Antoinette's name may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Mid-Hudson Chapter Branch, 453 Rt 211E, STE 305, Middletown, NY 10940. Arrangements are under the guidance of Morse Funeral Home Inc., Middletown. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 5/19/2005. Hait, Doris Arnoys Doris Arnoys Hait, 88 years of age, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2005 in Elant at Goshen after a brief illness. She was born on April 9, 1916 to the late Joseph H. and Nellie Arnoys Hait in Middletown, N.Y. Doris was a lifelong resident of Middletown and was a 1934 graduate of Middletown High School and a 1938 graduate of Beaver College in Glenside, Pa. Doris was a retired teacher from the enlarged City of Middletown School District. She was active in many civic organizations and a member of the First Congregational Church in Middletown for over 70 years. She was also the President of the Women's Mayflower Guild at the church for many years. Doris was a devoted volunteer at Horton Hospital and a Girl Scout leader for 50 years. She was also a member of the Garden Club and was an avid golfer and bridge player. Doris traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia. Doris had no survivors. There will be a memorial service for Doris at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 at the First Congregational Church, 35 East Main St., Middletown. All are welcome. The Rev. Mark Alvis will officiate. Burial will follow at the Wallkill Cemetery, Phillipsburg, N.Y. Donations in Doris' name can be made to the First Congregational Church, 35 East Main St., Middletown, NY 10940 or to the Sarah Wells Council of the Girl Scouts, 162 Bloomingburg Road, Middletown, NY 10940. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Cornelius, Dodd and Connell Funeral Home, Middletown, N.Y. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 5/19/2005. Hiller, Albert C. Albert C. Hiller of Narrowsburg, a retired lineman with NYSEG for 39 years, and a lifelong resident of the area, died Wednesday May 18, 2005 at home. He was 77. The son of the late LeRoy and Laura Young Hiller, he was born July 15, 1927 in Beach Lake, Pa. He was married to Irma Gustafson Hiller for 54 years. Albert was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as a Corporal during World War II. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club of NYSEG and a former member of the Narrowsburg Fire Department. A family statement reads: "Al loved his family and life. He will be greatly missed." Survivors include his wife, Irma, at home; two sons, Ronald Hiller and wife, Terry, of Conklin, N.Y., and Fred Hiller and wife, Karen, of Rileyville, Pa.; one daughter, Alice "Sam" Miller of Narrowsburg; two brothers, Pete Hiller of Atlanta, Ga., and Darryl Hiller and wife, Mary, of Beach Lake, Pa.; one sister, Leota Westbrook and husband, Jack, of Starucca, Pa.; one sister-in-law, Betty Hiller of North Wales, Pa.; four grandchildren: Kara and Erin Hiller, and Christopher and Bryan Miller; one step-granddaughter, Tracy Lamberton; and five Lamberton great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Norman Hiller, and two sisters, Marge Smith and Theola Lotsey. Friends are invited to call on Friday May 20, 2005 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main St., Narrowsburg, N.Y. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 21 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with the Rev. Phyllis Haynes officiating. Cremation will take place at Maple Hill Crematory, Archbald, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tusten Volunteer Ambulance Corp., Narrowsburg, NY 12764, or to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rasmussen Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 5/19/2005. Lahey, Stella Stella Lahey, of Newburgh and formerly of New Windsor, died May 17, 2005. She was 90. Stella was born in Newburgh on November 4, 1914, a daughter of the late Peter and Anna Wojecki Sladeski. For many years she worked as a garment worker in Newburgh and belonged to the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. A longtime resident of Cofey Ave., New Windsor, Mrs. Lahey was a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Newburgh and a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Newburgh. Her husband James Lahey died in 1965. One sister Elizabeth Knox, and seven brothers Edward, Joseph, Frank, Alex, Paul, Stanley and Chester Sladeski all died previously. Surviving are one brother Leo Sladeski and wife Marcia of Balmville, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 20 at White and Venuto Funeral Home, 188 N. Plank Rd. (Rt 32), Newburgh. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Benkard Ave., Newburgh.Burial will follow in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery. Please sign the memorial guest book at www.SimpsonGaus.com. Simpson - Gaus Funeral Home, Inc., 411 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401-2525. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. Maresca, John R. John R. Maresca, a retired New York City fireman, died Tuesday May 17, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was 72. He was born on October 7, 1932 to Mario and Rachel Maresca in Bronx, N.Y. John married his beloved wife, Vivian Giaquinto in 1968 in the Bronx. He served his country in the United States Army as a Sergeant during the Korean War, and was also a member of the Black Rock Fish & Game Club. He is survived by his beloved wife, Vivian, at home; four sons: Stephen Maresca of California, Glenn Maresca of Las Vegas, Nev., John Maresca of Manhattan, N.Y., and Michael Maresca of New Windsor; and five grandchildren: Christina, Stephen Jr., Thomas, Matthew, and a new baby. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday May 21, 2005 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh, N.Y. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday, May 19 and Friday, May 20 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Coloni Funeral Home, 3001 Route 9W, New Windsor, N.Y. Arrangements were made by Coloni Funeral Home. For family guestbook or directions, please visit www.colonifuneralhome.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 5/19/2005 - 5/20/2005. Mayer, Elmore E. 1913-2005 Elmore E. Mayer, age 91, resident of Sheldrake, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca. Elmore was born on October 2, 1913 in Babylon, N.Y., a son of the late Edward and Anna Mayer. He was an Army Veteran of WW II. His working career spanned 48 years at Schrade Cutlery in Ellenville, N.Y. He and his wife purchased their summer cottage in Sheldrake in the late 1970's and that later became their year round home. Elmore loved the great outdoors, and was respectful of its awe and beauty. His memberships included the American Legion Post #463, and the VFW Post #6200 both of Ovid and the Moose and Elks Lodges of Geneva, as well as the South Seneca Sportsmen's Club. Elmore is survived by his close friends and neighbors and a brother, August Mayer. A memorial graveside ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2005 at Fair View Cemetery, County Road 139 in Sheldrake. The Rev. Tony Roberts of the Ovid Federated Church will officiate with Military Honors provided by the Ovid Color Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Elmore's name may be directed to Lifetime Care, Hospice of Seneca County, 1120 So. Main Street, Newark, NY 14513. Arrangements are under the direction of Covert Funeral Home, 7199 So. Main Street, Ovid, NY 14521. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 5/19/2005. McCabe, Alfreda F. Alfreda F. McCabe of New City, N.Y., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 18, 2005. She was 76. Alfreda was born in New York City, N.Y. on October 7, 1928 to Anders and Freda Deutch Jensen. Mrs. McCabe has been a New City resident for 45 years and prior resided in Bergen County, N.J. Alfreda was employed by Lederle Labs in Pearl River, N.Y. as a supervisor for 43 years and retired in the early 90's. Alfreda will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Alfreda is survived by two sons, Barry and his wife, Sue, of Middletown, and Ronald and his wife, Debbie, of Camp Hill, Pa.; daughter-in-law, Althea McCabe of Nanuet, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Alfreda was predeceased by her loving husband, John, in June of 1980; one son, John, in May of 1994 (Clarkstown Police Dept.); one brother, Donald; and one sister, Lorraine. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Higgins Funeral Home, 321 S. Main St., New City, N.Y. A religious service will be held at 1:00 PM in the funeral home with the Rev. David Lothrop officiating. Interment will follow at Germonds Cemetery in New City, N.Y. Donations may be made in Alfreda's name to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 5/19/2005. McNamee, Michael J. Michael J. McNamee of New City, N.Y., died on May 17, 2005 in Calvary Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. Michael was born in New York City on April 8, 1928 to Michael J. and Margaret (Mullarkey) McNamee. He was a Rockland County resident for 43 years, prior Queens, N.Y. He married Patricia (McDonald) in April, 1955. Michael graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School and served his country proudly in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1946-1949. He attended Pace University and graduated in 1954. Michael was an accountant for IBM, Sterling Forest, N.Y. for over 30 years and retired in 1989. He was past commander of the New City American Legion; past treasurer for the New City Mighty Midgets Football; and treasurer for the Clarkstown South Touchdown Club. Michael was voted Fan of the Decade from the Clarkstown South Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Haverstraw Elks. Michael was predeceased by his wife, Patricia, in 1995. He is survived by his sons, Michael and his wife, Patricia, of Orangeburg, N.Y., and Christopher and Elizabeth of Pine Bush, N.Y.; his daughter, Cathleen McNamee of New City, N.Y.; and three grandchildren: Michael, Liam and Erin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM in St. Augustine's Church, New City, N.Y. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Nanuet, N.Y. Visiting hours will be at Higgins Funeral Home, New City, N.Y. on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. American Legion service will be held on Wednesday at 8:00 PM Memorial donations may be made to Cardinal Hayes High School, Grand Concourse, Bronx, N.Y. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 5/18/2005 - 5/19/2005. Montanya, Julia O. Julia O. Montanya, a homemaker and resident of the area for many years, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at St. Francis Hospital after a long illness. She was 62. The daughter of the late Joaquin B. Puente and Mauricia Ramirez, she was born January 9, 1943 in Nattawa, Mich. Survivors include her sons, Stanley Montanya of New Paltz and Thomas Montanya of Wappingers Falls; and four grandchildren. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, May 20 at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz. Funeral Mass to be announced for Saturday morning, May 21. Burial will be in Modena Rural Cemetery in Modena. Arrangements by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 5/19/2005. Watson, Emma Emma Watson, a homemaker and resident of New Paltz her whole life, died Tuesday May 17, 2005 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. She was 84. The daughter of the late Lewis Bevier and Mary Bevier, she was born December 5, 1920 in New Paltz, N.Y. She married Samuel Watson, Sr. in Modena, N.Y. in 1935. He predeceased her in October, 1979. Emma is survived by two daughters, Mary Emma Pottinger of New Paltz, and Delois Watson of Kingston; three sons: Richard "Dick" Watson of Gardiner, Samuel W. Watson, Jr. of East Kingston, and Furman Watson of Kingston; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, friends and cousins. She was predeceased her daughters: Pearline Dixon, Bernice Watson, Betty Mae Watson, and Julia Stallworth-Watson; one son, William Watson; two sisters, Chrissy Graham and Julia Wilson; and one brother, Louis Bevier. Calling hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Friday May 20, 2005 at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz. Funeral will take place on Saturday, May 21 at 12:00 noon in the funeral home. Burial will be in Lloyd Cemetery, Highland, N.Y. Arrangements were made by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 5/19/2005.