OBITS: Times Herald-Record 15 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 Bartle, Francis G. Dr. Francis G. Bartle of Montgomery, a veterinarian and lifelong resident of the area, died Saturday, November 12, 2005 in Goshen. He was 81. The son of the late Guy J. and Mary Bablock Bartle, he was born February 29, 1924 in Pittsfield, N.Y. A graduate of Montgomery High School and Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Bartle had a dairy veterinary practice for 45 years in Orange County. He was also an avid fisherman and belonged to the Wanaksink Lake Club. Dr. Bartle had served on the Montgomery High School Board of Education and was a member of St. Mary's Parish, Montgomery. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Schmitt Bartle, at home; children: Janice Borland and husband, John, of Montgomery, F. Guy Bartle Jr. and wife, Mary, of Hawaii, JoAnne Cooper and husband, Albert, of Bullville, Mary Bunting and husband, Wilson, of Montgomery, Nancy Winter and husband, William, of Lebanon, N.J., Michael Bartle and wife, Linda, of Montgomery, and Eric Bartle and wife, Sue, of Montgomery; grandchildren: Steven and Matthew Borland, Emily Mason, Glenn Bartle, Kathryn Eaton, Lane Cooper, Sarah Messing, Janice Bunting, Alex-Marie Winter, Evan Winter, Mark Winter, Brian Bartle, Jesse Bartle, Sydney Balogh, Erica Bartle, and Gregory Bartle; great-grandchildren, Sean Mason and Peyton Messing; sister, Wilma Sisco of Highland; brother, Julian Bartle and wife, Connie, of Stone Ridge; and aunt, Miriam Bartle of Oxford, N.Y. He was predeceased by sisters, Jane Bayard and Winona Blake; and a grandson, Andrew Borland. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 16, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at The Overhiser Funeral Home, 78 Union St., Montgomery. A Funeral Mass will be Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 89 Union St., Montgomery, N.Y. Burial will be in St Mary's Cemetery in Montgomery, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Central School Scholarship, 1175 Rt 17K, Montgomery, NY 12549; or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors, Overhiser Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 11/14/2005 - 11/16/2005. Beckwith Sr., Donyell L. Donyell L. Beckwith Sr., a laborer for Pius VII in Chester, died Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus in Newburgh. He was 28. He was born August 13, 1977 in Newburgh to Rose Beckwith and Gary Green Sr. He was a member of the Newburgh Mosque. Survivors include his loving and devoted parents, mother Rose Beckwith Miller and stepfather Milton Miller; girlfriend, Grace Harrison all of Newburgh; two sons, Donyell Beckwith Jr. of Augusta, Ga. and Gary Green Jr. of Utica; stepson, Dvon Monon of Augusta, Ga.; two brothers, Derek Beckwith and George Powell both of Newburgh; seven sisters, Burnadette, Yvette, Yvonne, Patricia and Lawanda Green all of Utica, Natasha Miller and Khadrian Burke both of Newburgh; maternal grandmother, Bessie Beckwith of Fayetteville, N.C.; paternal grandmother, Helen Black of Newburgh; special friend, Charity Lowe of Augusta, Ga.; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. He was predeceased by maternal grandfather, Early Beckwith Sr. and paternal grandfather James Black. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 16 from 11 a.m. to noon at Living in Jesus Ministry, 119 Rev. James L. Best Place, Newburgh. Service begins at noon. The Pastor Willie Mays will officiate. Interment will be held Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, entrusted with professional arrangements. Please visit our Web site at www.rhodesfuneralhomes.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/15/2005. Buckley, Ellen C. Ellen C. Buckley, of Newburgh, a longtime area resident, entered into rest Sunday, November 13, 2005 at home. She was 83. Daughter of the late Peter and Julia Nigro, she was born March 6, 1922 in Schenectady, N.Y. She was married to the late James T. Buckley. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Buckley and his wife Carol of Marlboro and John Buckley of Albany; her brother, Paul Nigro; her sister, Irene Giannetti; four grandchildren, Thomas Buckley Jr., Jennifer Gloede and her husband Craig and Robert and Michael Buckley; one great-grandson, Dominick Gloede; and two nephews, Peter and Mark Giannetti. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Michael R. Buckley. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 17 at Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A funeral service will be held following visitation at the funeral home, with Father Bill Scafidi officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. To send a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit Brooks-DiDonato.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 11/15/2005 - 11/16/2005. Buie, JC JC Buie died November 12, 2005 in Newburgh. He was 59. The son of the late James M. Buie and Ollor Bell Falncy, he was born January 26, 1948 in Roseboro, N.C. He was a Vietnam veteran of the US Army. Survivors include one sister, Dorothy Ramsey and husband Bob; three brothers Jonnathan Buie, Carlton Buie and Charles Buie all of Newburgh. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Brutus W. Hodge Funeral Home, 13 Chamber St., Newburgh. Services will be held on Thursday, November 17 at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Elderess Eula Turner-Brock will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/15/2005. Ciaccio, Hester Hester Ciaccio, of Newburgh, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2005 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. She was 83. Daughter of the late Albert and Florence Lare Murphy, she was born on November 29, 1921 in Newburgh. She was married Hugo Ciaccio, who survives at home. Hester was a member of Moulton Memorial Baptist Church, Newburgh, Club Sixty, and the Opti-Mrs. Club. In addition to her loving husband of 65 years, she is survived by her brother Al Murphy and his wife Charlotte of Newburgh; her nephew Fred Murphy of Newburgh; and many friends. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 17 at Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550. A funeral service will take place at 12 p.m. on Friday, November 18 in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. To send a personal condolence, please visit Brooks-DiDonato.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 11/15/2005 - 11/16/2005. Geraldi, Harry Harry Geraldi, a color matcher for Sinclair and Valentine in New Jersey retiring in 1981, and longtime resident of Highland, died November 14, 2005 in Benedictine Hospital. He was 85. The son of Joseph Geraldi and Bernadette Liota, he was born February 6, 1920 in Italy. He was a member of Mid-Hudson Senior Citizens in Highland and St. Augustine RC Church in Highland. He was a WW II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife Violet Barbara Geraldi at home, whom he married on July 13, 1947 in Brooklyn; two sons, Steven Geraldi of Highland and Michael Geraldi of Esopus; two grandchildren, Alyssia and Daniel; one sister Mary Randone of Long Island; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one sister, Ann Amandolore and one brother Vincent Geraldi. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 17 at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc., 38 Main St., Highland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 18 at St. Augustine RC Church in Highland. Entombment will follow in the Community Mausoleum at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery with full military honors. For directions, please visit our Web site at www.torsonememorial.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/15/2005. Grady, Geraldine Geraldine Grady, 85, of Warwick, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at St. Anthony's Hospital, Warwick. Born on August 13, 1920 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Josephine Gallo Kyne. She was the widow of Harold Joseph Grady. Mrs. Grady was a member of St. Stephens Church, Warwick. She is survived by her sons, Dennis Grady, Harold Grady Jr. and Vincent Grady; daughters Patricia Hoferkamp and Colleen Rosen; 11 grandchildren; brother Harold Kyne; sisters Eleanor Meltzer and Gloria Kyne; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16 at Lazear-Smith and Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 17 at St. Stephen's Church, Warwick. Interment will follow in Warwick Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Schervier Pavilion, VanDuzer Place, Warwick. Arrangements under the direction of Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/15/2005. Jacobs, Martha Martha Jacobs, a 49-year resident of the area and laundry presser for the US Military Academy at West Point, died Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at Kingston Hospital. She was 79. The daughter of the late George Haywood Pugh and Lenora Chapman, she was born December 9, 1925 in Lenoir County, N.C. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, Newburgh and their Senior Choir. She was a former member of Grove Free Baptist Church, North Carolina. Survivors include two sons, Bobby Jacobs of Portland, Ore. and David Jacobs of Santa Cruz, Calif.; one daughter, Mary Spratley of Newburgh; four sisters, Zucille Wilkins of Newburgh, Mattie Jacobs of Kingston, N.C., Sadie Truner of Norfolk, Va. and Pearlie Johnson of Englewood, Calif; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by husband Gus Jacobs Sr. and son Gus Jacobs Jr. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, 1528 Rt. 300, Newburgh. Service begins at 7 p.m. The Elder Thermond Herring will officiate. Interment will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, November 16 in Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Goshen. Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, entrusted with professional arrangements. Please visit our Web site at www.rhodesfuneralhomes.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/15/2005. Mazzie, Sandra Anne "Sandie" Sandra Anne "Sandie" Mazzie, of Newburgh, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie at the age of 54. She was born on October 12, 1951 in Buffalo, N.Y. She is survived by her loving husband Vince of 32 years; her parents, LaVerne and Carol Myers of St. Petersburg, Fla.; brother Thomas Myers and his wife Mary; sister, Mary K. Star and her husband Jim; nieces, Erika Myers, Katherine, Lauren and Elizabeth Star, all of Rochester, N.Y.; mother-in-law, Florence Mazzie of Newburgh; brother-in-law, Ralph Mazzie and his wife Renee of Newburgh. She was predeceased by her father-in-law, Ralph Mazzie. Sandie earned a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from SUNY Brockport, a Master's of Arts from the School of Education, Health, Nursing and Arts Professions, New York University, and had earned credits towards her doctorate at Columbia University. Her career history includes the Director of Patient Care at St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Vice President of Patient Care Services at St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh; President of Sandra A. Mazzie & Associates - a health care consulting company; and a Patient Care Executive Consultant with APM Management Consultants - a national firm specializing in hospital restructuring. Recently she was Director of Special Projects and a member of the Executive Team at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. Her professional achievements are numerous and include being named to "Who's Who in American Nursing" and Marquis "Who's Who in the East." She also served as Vice President of the NYS Nurses Association and received advanced certification in nursing administration from the American Nurses Association. She was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the Powelton Club, and was past member of the board of directors of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce and the Holden Home. Sandie was an avid gardener and loved "getting her hands in the dirt." She was a member of the Garden Club of Orange and Dutchess Counties and served as its finance committee chair. She had a wonderful life with Vince, sharing many good friends. She looked forward to her family gatherings in Bolton Landing and Christmas in Newburgh. Sandie especially cherished the time with her nieces and Godchildren and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16 at Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 17 at St Francis of Assisi Church, Newburgh. Entombment will follow in Cedar Hill Mausoleum, Newburgh. Flowers will be appreciated, as will donations to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. To send a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit Brooks-DiDonato.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 11/14/2005 - 11/15/2005. Padula, Angelo M. Angelo M. Padula, a color maker for Reichold Chemicals, died November 12, 2005 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Arden Hill Campus. He was 73. The son of Angelo Padula and Anna Sciezo Padula, he was born May 18, 1932 in Brooklyn. He was a 4th Degree Knight, Monsignor Foley Council; a member of the Knights of Columbus-Our Lady of Lourdes Council 5890; and VFW Post in Washingtonville. He was a Korean Conflict veteran and a past umpire for Washingtonville Little League. A family statement reads, "He was a loving husband, father and grandfather." Survivors include his wife Marie J. Gaeta Padula at home; son Michael A. Padula and wife Christine of Lake Ariel, Pa.; daughter Dianne Bice and husband Charles of Washingtonville; grandchildren, Michael Padula, Nicholas Padula and Anthony Bice; two sisters; six nieces and nephews; several cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday November 16 and Thursday, November 17 at the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North St., Washingtonville. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 18 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church in Washingtonville. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Washingtonville. For further information or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.davidtfergusonfh.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/15/2005. Reeves, Winifred J. Winifred J. Reeves, a retired printer for Starr Expansion and longtime area resident, died Saturday, November 12, 2005 at Elant of Newburgh Nursing Home. She was 86. She was born to the late William and Viola Lansperry Gardiner on May 5, 1919 in Newburgh. Winifred was predeceased by her husband Frederick W. Reeves in 1973. She was a member of the Storm King Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the New Windsor Senior Citizens. She is survived by a niece, Esther M. Sloan; nieces-in-law, Jean Foster and Joan Foster; several other nieces & nephews; as well as great-nieces & nephews, great-great-nieces & nephews and several cousins. She was predeceased by her sisters, Laura Foster, Gladys Richner and Rose Taylor; her brothers, Arnold Bailey and William Wallace; and four nephews, Robert Foster, Norman Foster, William Foster Jr. and Donald Foster. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 17 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in New Windsor. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday, November 16 from 6-9 p.m. at Coloni F.H., 3001 Rt. 9W, New Windsor, NY 12553. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of one's choice. "For directions please visit colonifuneralhomes.com." Published in the Times Herald-Record from 11/15/2005 - 11/16/2005. Starr Jr., Edwin Edwin Starr Jr., of Lake Luzerne, formerly of Hillburn, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2005 at the age of 57. Born in Tuxedo, N.Y. to Edwin and Jean (Grogan) Starr. After graduating from High School he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1969. He served in the Vietnam War from 1969-1971. He was happily married to Judy (Heller) for 35 years and lived in Hillburn for most of his life and retired to Lake Luzerne after 30 years with Avon Products in Suffern. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and spending time with his family and coaching for many years in the Suffern Little League and Midget Mounties. He was a 30-year member of the Hillburn Fire Department, serving as chief from 1981-1983, 1990-1992 and 1995-1999. Other than his wife and children the fire department was his second family. He was also a member of the Rockland County Fire Chiefs Assoc., the Mahwah Elks Lodge 1941 and the American Legion Post 0862. He is survived by his wife Judy; three sons Michael and Jennifer, Jamie and Kerri both of West Milford, N.J., and Shane and his fianc‚e Susan (McIntosh of Hillburn); and one daughter Brandi Starr of Lake Luzerne. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Skye, Isaiah, Justin, Zachary, Kamryn, Ryan, Zoe, Maya and Trista; two sisters Teri Driscoll of North Carolina and Meri Longson of Texas; one brother Timothy of New York; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Edwin and Jean (Grogan) Starr. Ed's Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Scarr Funeral Home, Inc., Route 202, Suffern. Burial will follow at Summit Park Cemetery in Pomona. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Firematic Services will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. For directions or to sign Ed's guest book please visit www.scarrfuneralhome.net Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/15/2005. Stevenson, Connor L. Connor L. Stevenson, a 4th grade student at North Main Elementary School, Monroe and 3-year area resident, died Saturday, November 12, 2005 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Goshen. He was nine years old. The son of Donald R. Stevenson & Margaret D. Lee, he was born in Cornwall, Ontario Canada July 25, 1996. He was a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church - Monroe & a member of the United Martial Arts Center - Harriman. He was also a member of the Monroe-Woodbury Soccer League. Survivors include his parents: Donald R. Stevenson & Margaret D. Lee - Monroe; sister: Talia D. Stevenson - at home; paternal grandmother: Shirley A. Stevenson - St. Lambert, Quebec, Canada; maternal grandparents - Teng-Tak John Lee & Ettie Madeline "Peggy" Lee - St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Kenneth Stevenson. Friends may call Wednesday, November 16 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Avenue, Monroe. Funeral will be held on Thursday, November 17 at 11 a.m. in Monroe United Methodist Church, 47 Maple Avenue, Monroe. The Rev. Bruce Younkin will officiate. Burial will be in Seamanville Cemetery, Monroe. Contributions may be made to Make -A- Wish Foundation Of Hudson Valley, 828 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Funeral Arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 11/15/2005 - 11/16/2005. Wood, Robert V. "Bob" Mr. Robert V. "Bob" Wood, of Port Jervis, died Sunday, November 13, 2005 at Bon Secours Community Hospital. He was 73. He was born March 3, 1932 in Jersey City, N.J., the son of the late Cyril V. and the late Helen Spina Wood. He was married to the late Susan McKeever Wood who died June 23, 2004. He was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church in Port Jervis where he was very active as a volunteer. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict where he earned a Purple Heart. He then went on to serve his country in the Army National Guard in Lodi, New Jersey. He was a member of VFW Post #3484 in Saddlebrook, N.J. A family statement read: "Dad was an avid hunter and enjoyed skiing as well as riding his motorcycle." Surviving are his son: Robert V. Wood Jr. and his wife Dana of Idaho Springs, Colo.; daughters: Rose Corey of Port Jervis, Doreen Wood - Jay of Sayreville, N.J.; sister: Joan P. Shane of Kendall Park, N.J.; grandson: Jason DiDonato and his wife Celeste; granddaughter: Patricia Jay; grandsons: William Wood, Robert Wood III, Joshua Wood; great-grandson: Antonio DiDonato; also several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis on Thursday, November 17 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 17 with a 10:30 a.m. prayer at the funeral home followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's R.C. Church, 46 Ball St., Port Jervis. Burial with Military Honors will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements are by Gray-Parker Funeral Home. For additional information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/15/2005.