OBITS: Times Herald-Record 1 Nov 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 Corino Jr., Peter Peter Corino Jr., a 10-year resident of Sugar Loaf, and a former resident of Paramus, N.J., died on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at the Veteran's Hospital, Bronx after a long struggle with dementia. He was 57. Son of Peter and Mildred Corino of Lyndhurst, N.J., he was born Aug. 13, 1948. Peter served in Germany with the 2063rd Communications Squadron of the US Air Force as an electronics technician and was alter employed in the family auto parts business in Garfield, N.J. He is survived by his devoted wife Judy; sons Steven and wife Delight of Atlanta, Ga., Matthew and wife Katie of Campbell Hall; grandchildren, Emily and James Peter who were the light of his life; parents, Peter and Mildred Corino; brother Paul and sister Maryann and nephews Jason and Jonathon Fox and Kyle Corino all of Lyndhurst, N.J.; as well as extended family in NJ, NY, PA and FL. Peter's family wishes to thank the staff at Elant Daycare in Goshen for their help and support over the past three years. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church St., Goshen. The funeral will be held at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Father Carl Lunden officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Mid-Hudson Chapter, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Ste. 203, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4027 or the Memorial and Honor Program of St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Arrangements were made by Donovan Funeral Home. Please call the funeral home at 845-294-6422 for information or directions. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/1/2005. Drabik, Mary Mary Drabik, a homemaker and longtime area resident, died Sunday, October 30, 2005 at New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York City. She was 88. The daughter of George Marencik and Meri Mihok Marencik, she was born January 23, 1917 in New York City. She was a member of the Church of the Infant Saviour, Pine Bush. "Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Drabik celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary." Survivors include her beloved husband Frank at home; one loving son Bob Drabik and wife Eileen of Pine Bush; one loving daughter Eleanor Speier and husband Steve of Pine Bush; four beloved granddaughters, Lorraine Arbour Snead and husband Gene, Eileen Hans and husband Gary, Linda Drabik, Suzanne Drabik; four beloved great-grandchildren, Natalie and Sam Snead, Julia and Andrew Hans. Predeceased by a grandson Jeffrey Arbour and her parents, George and Meri Marencik. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2 at William M. Gagann Funeral Home, 1525 Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 3 at the Church of the Infant Saviour, Route 302, Pine Bush. Father William Damroth will officiate. Burial will be in the family plot in New Prospect Cemetery, Pine Bush. Arrangements by the William M. Gagan Funeral Home. www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/1/2005. Gerasimski, Walter Walter Gerasimski, a Retired Communications Specialist, Fort Jay, Governors Island, New York, N.Y., and 18-year resident of area, died Monday, October 31, 2005 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Goshen. He was 85. The son of the late Alex Gerasimski & Anna Wysocki Gerasimski, he was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on April 24, 1920. He was the widower of Angela Wroblewski Gerasimski. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post #488 - Monroe & a member of Knights of Columbus Council #2079 - Monroe. Survivors include daughters: Gloria E. Bujno of Monroe & Mary Ann McGee and her husband Dennis of Greenlawn; sister: Eleanor Moran & her husband Ray of Pittsburgh, Pa.; grandchildren: Donna Wells & her husband Christopher, James Bujno & his wife Karen, Andrew McGee and Steven McGee. Friends may call Wednesday, November 2, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Avenue, Monroe. Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 3 at 11:45 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 26 Still Road, Monroe. The Rev. Jeffrey Maurer will officiate. A prayer service will be held Wednesday evening in the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Anastasia Cemetery, Harriman. Contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 26 Still Road, Monroe, NY 10950. Funeral arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, Monroe. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/1/2005. Knapp, Stella "Perhaps there are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." Stella Knapp of Slate Hill, a farmer and homemaker, died Monday, October 31, 2005 at Middletown Park Manor. She was 84. The daughter of the late George N. and Stella Hobart Lynch, she was born on July 26, 1921 in Middletown. She was the widow of Leslie "Jim" Knapp. She was a member of the Church of Ridgebury. Survivors include her children, Marie K. Knibbs of Slate Hill, George Knapp and his wife Catherine of Madisonville, Tenn. and Ellen Kithcart of Slate Hill; her grandchildren, Shawn and Brooke Kithcart and their father Gene Kithcart, Paul and Staci Doty of Port Jervis, Brian and Robyn Doty of Thompson Ridge, Justin, Liz Knapp of Dumfries, Va. and Louise Rice of Middletown; three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Brandon and Devin Doty; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Blanche Donald and her brother Harold Lynch. Visitation hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Wednesday, November 2 at the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc., 72 West Main Street in Middletown. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 3 at the Church of Ridgebury. Burial will be held at Ridgebury Cemetery, Ridgebury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to the Church at Ridgebury, 671 Rdigebury Road, Slate Hill, NY 10973. Arrangements by Ralston-Lippincott- Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc., Middletown. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/1/2005. Kovarovic, John Joseph John Joseph Kovarovic, a retired plumber for Local #373, entered into rest on October 30, 2005 at Campbell Hall Nursing Home. He was 100. The son of the late Stephen and Anna Krutty Kovarovic, he was born November 23, 1904 in Newburgh. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, Holy Name Society and Ushers, former member of the Golden Age Club, 156th Fired Artillery, NY National Guard Battery E. He was recognized as the senior most Catholic War Veteran in the US, Post #386. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Stephen and Anthony Kovarovic; two sisters, Anna Schlick and Marie Terwilliger. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 a the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh. A Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at St. Mary's Church, newburgh. Father William Scafidi will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements under the care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/1/2005. Kravitz, Seymour Seymour Kravitz, a Retired Assignment Editor for National Broadcasting Company, New York City, died Saturday, October 29, 2005, Roosevelt Hospital, New York City. He was 80. The son of the late Joseph Kravitz & Jean Kaufman Kravitz, he was born in Brooklyn on December 10, 1924. He was a Veteran of the Armed Forces Serving in WWII and the Korean War. He was a News Reporter for the Vietnam War. He was a Green Beret. He was Past President of the North East Chapter of the Society of Singers. He was the loving father of daughters Laurie and Husband Leslie Wenger, Chester, N.Y.; Tedi and Husband Skip Vail, North Carolina; son Lenny Kravitz, New York City, N.Y. He was a loving grandfather of 5 grandchildren: David, Michael & Lisa Wenger, Chester, N.Y.; Keith Vail, North Carolina; Zoe Kravitz, New York, N.Y. He was predeceased by a brother: Leonard Kravitz. There was no visitation. Graveside services were held Monday, October 31, 2005 at 1 p.m. in Knollwood Park Cemetery, Ridgewood, N.Y. Burial took place at Knollwood Park Cemetery, Ridgewood, N.Y. Funeral arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, Monroe. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/1/2005. Lander, Linda Linda Lander, a homemaker and longtime area resident, died Monday, October 31, 2005 at home. She was 65. The daughter of the late John and Grace Deneroy Zgrodek, she was born July 24, 1940 in Newburgh. She was a member of St. Lukes Auxiliary and St. Mary's Church, Marlboro. Survivors include her sons, Jack N. Lander and companion, Mary Kay Boggs, of Aspen, Colo., and Jeff D. Lander and companion, Tammy Phillips, of Montgomery; daughters, Jill Patterson and husband, Joseph, of Newburgh and Jamie-Lynn McCullough and husband, James, of Montgomery; brother, Ray Zgrodek of Wallkill; sister, Marsha Dobbs and husband, William, of Newburgh; seven grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John R. Lander, who died in 1987 and a brother, John A. Zgrodek, who died in 1996. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rt. 32), Newburgh. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 3 at St. Mary's Church in Marlboro. Cremation will follow in Cedar Hill Crematory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospital Homecare, 255 Lafayette Ave., Suffern, NY 10901, or Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh, Inc., P.O. Box 2615, Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements were made by the White & Venuto Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 11/1/2005 - 11/2/2005. Mabee Jr., Preston S. Preston S. Mabee Jr., 75, a lifetime resident of Warwick, passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, 2005 at St Anthony's Hospital, Warwick. Born on Nov. 16, 1929 on the family farm in Bellvale, N.Y., he was the son of the late Preston S. and Anna Vander Meulen Mabee Sr. Mr. Mabee was a retired dairy farmer. He is survived by his children, Margaret Mabee, Preston S. Mabee III, Linda Mabee, William Mabee, Robert Mabee and Mark Mabee; several grandchildren; his brother Raymond Mabee; sisters Dorothy Mabee and Margaret Benedict; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at the Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick, N.Y. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the family plot at Warwick Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to The Bellvale United Methodist Church, Bellvale Lakes Road, Bellvale, NY 10921. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick, N.Y. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/1/2005. Poch Jr., John Stephen John Stephen Poch Jr., 88, of Milford, Pa., died on Sunday, October 30, 2005 at Brandermill Woods Health Care, Chesterfield, Va. A self-employed restauranteur, he operated the Chester Country Diner Restaurant, Chester, N.J. until his retirement. He was a member of the Milford Untied Methodist Church, Milford, Pa., Mt. Laurel VFW Post #8612 and the Marsch-Kellogg American Legion Post #139, both of Milford. Mr. Poch was a WW II Cost Guard Veteran serving as chief commissary steward. The son of John Stephen Sr. and Alice (Behory) Poch, he was born in Cardiff, Pa. on April 18, 1917. He was the widower of Elizabeth (Yurek) Poch who predeceased him on February 6, 2005. Survivors include two daughters, Joan Zedowski of Hawley, Pa. and Shirley Gares of Highland, N.Y.; one brother William Poch of Manville, N.J.; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Gary Poch in 1977. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Milford United Methodist Church, 206 E. Ann St., Milford, Pa. The Rev. David Repenning will officiate. Friends may call at Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 W. Harford St., Milford, Pa. on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Chester Township, N.J. Memorials may be made to the Milford United Methodist Church, 206 W. Ann St., Milford, PA 18337. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/1/2005. Scarvalone, Eleanor K. Eleanor K. Scarvalone, a lifetime resident of Monticello, died on Sunday, October 30, 2005 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris. She was 81. Born on April 6, 1924 in Monticello, she was the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Alice Murran King. Eleanor was a graduate of Monticello High School and was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Monticello. She was employed as a legal secretary at the Law Firm of Cooke, Davis & McBride in Monticello. Survivors include her husband Albert Scarvalone who she married on May 15, 1993 at home; a sister, Mary K. Vincitore of Vero Beach, Fla.; a brother, Richard F. King of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; 22 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, James, Joseph and Thomas King and a sister, Helen K. Sutherland. Friends may call at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 55 St. John St., Monticello on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wed. Nov. 2, 2005 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, Monticello. The Rev. Robert Ginel will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Cold Spring Rd., Liberty. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Peter's Building Fund, 10 Liberty St., Monticello. Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc., Monticello. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/1/2005. Siegel, Benjamin David Benjamin David Siegel of Beverly Hills, CA, formerly of Port Jervis, NY, died suddenly at home on October 25, 2005 at the age of 53. Mr. Siegel, son of Anna Iglicka Siegel and the late Israel Siegel, was born on April 4, 1952 in Port Jervis. He was a graduate of Port Jervis High School and San Diego State University. He worked as a contract administrator for the Department of Defense for many years and most recently operated his own business. He is survived by his mother; his wife of 25 years, Rachel Novak Siegel; sons, Elliot, Joshua and Avi Siegel; brother Stanley Siegel and his wife Sharon; mother-in-law Cipora Novak; sisters-in-law Hana and Ahuva; three nieces; and two nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Marvin Siegel in 1990. He was a member of Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles and very active in his Beverly Hills community, his temple and most recently served as President of the Brotherhood. His greatest enjoyment was being with his family, friends and members of his temple community. Ben loved to build and fix things and especially loved tinkering with electronic gadgets. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Memorial donations may be made to Temple Beth Am, In Memory of Benjamin Siegel, 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035. A funeral was held on Friday, October 28. Interment was at Eden Memorial Park Cemetery, Mission Hills, CA. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 11/1/2005 - 11/2/2005. Sierck, Fred C. Fred C. Sierck, a retired employee of IBM, Poughkeepsie (1985), died Sunday, October 30, 2005 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 88. The son of Hans Fredrick and Emma Christine, he was born September 14, 1917 in Germany. He moved to the United States in 1928. He married Ruth King, who died December 17, 2004. He was a Sergeant in the Army, serving during WW II and received the Bronze Star and the Good Conduct Medal. Survivors include his sister, Betty Stich of Tegusta, Fla.; niece, Nancy Bridger of Rochester; and close friend, Marie Moshier of Clintondale. He was predeceased by a niece, Adelaide Hansen on June 18, 1995. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in New Paltz Rural Cemetery, New Paltz. Arrangements were made by the Copeland Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/1/2005. Van Cura, Joseph C. Joseph C. Van Cura died October 28, 2005 at age 81. Predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Kathleen Moody Van Cura. Survived by his wife, Suzanne Van Cura; four children Gail (Robert) VanTassell, Harpers Ferry, WV, Joseph (Maureen) Van Cura, Webster, N.Y., Daniel (Jennifer) Van Cura, Goshen, N.Y., Glenn (Susan) Van Cura, Stamford, Conn.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Joe was a veteran of WW II and a survivor of the D-Day landing on Omaha Beach. He was an avid fisherman, a 31-year postal service employee and spent 10 years with Goshen Central School District. No prior calling hours. Friends may attended his memorial service on Saturday, November 5 at 11 a.m. in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd (corner Rte 250 and State Rd.), Webster. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Rd., S. Rochester, NY 14623. David A. Doser Funeral Home and Cremation Service 223-9144. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/1/2005. Watson Sr., Scott K. Scott K. Watson, Sr., a Sales Manager for Time Warner Cable Co. in Middletown, and 12-year area resident, died Sunday, October 30, 2005. He was 50. The son of Delmer Watson and Flora Diven Watson, he was born in the Bronx on October 2, 1955. He graduated from Hofstra University in Hempstead. Survivors include his wife, Elena E. Girolamo Watson, at home; son, Scott K. Watson Jr., and daughter, Kristen Ann Watson, both at home; mother, Flora Watson of Stony Point; sisters: Flora Sablich of Central Valley, Kathy Mollicone of Stony Point, and Doreen Battaglia of Doylestown, Pa.; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday, November 2 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Ave., Monroe. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 3 at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 26 Still Road, Monroe. The Rev. Carl D. Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Repose Cemetery, Haverstraw. Funeral arrangements are by the Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 11/1/2005 - 11/2/2005. Young, Amie (VanDermark) Amie (VanDermark) Young, of Long Eddy, died on Sunday, October 30, 2005 at Delaware Valley Hospital. She was 83. The daughter of the late Harry and Harriet Soules VanDermark, she was born on November 16, 1921 in Grooville, N.Y. Amie was a retired nurses aide of the Roscoe Community Nursing Home in Roscoe, N.Y. Survivors include one son, Wilbur Young of Long Eddy; one daughter, Hazel Babcock and her husband Dennis of Sydney; two sisters, Naomi Specht of Rock Tavern, Charlotte Nead of Downsville; her grandchildren, Derren, Paul, Mike, Ella and Chrissy Young, Dennis and Mark Babcock, Jackie Janidl, Chella Cavanugh, Peggy, Billie, Chet and Oren Wickburg, Doreen and Tommy McMannus and LouAnn Rexford; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 3 at the Orchard Street Cemetery, Livingston Manor, N.Y. Arrangements are under the direction of Herbert C. Bryant Funeral Home, for further information go to www.colonialbryantfuneralhome.com or call 845-439-4333. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/1/2005.