OBITS: Times Herald-Record 7 Oct 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 Bobermin, Jeannette Jeannette Bobermin, called home to God on October 3, 2005 at the age of 85. Daughter of Felix and Wadislawa Helhoski, formerly of Pellets Island. Predeceased by her husband, Robert. Mrs. Bobermin was a graduate of Goshen High School and attended nursing school. She worked in the classified defense industry during WW II. She was a retiree of Key Bank and former president of Credit Women International. A member of St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Mendon, N.Y., she has lived in East Greenbush, N.Y. and recently in Mendon. Survivied by her loving daughter, Pat and son-in-law, Charles Corbett with whom she has lived for the last 15 years. They will miss her very much. Also survived by three nieces and special friends, who called her "Mom." Visitation will be at the Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church St., Goshen, N.Y. on Friday, October 7, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 8 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Florida, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bruen Rescue Squad, East Greenbush, N.Y. Arrangements were made by the Donovan Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/7/2005. Boyd, Louis Louis Boyd, a retired lead engineer/diesel mechanic for Local #825 Operating Engineers, died October 5, 2005 at Community General Hospital in Harris. He was 77. The son of Lodie and Josephine Ummerle Boyd, he was born December 3, 1927 in Liberty. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #825, Newark, N.J., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9217 Liberty, N.Y. and a US Navy Veteran of WW II. Survivors include wife, Marie Dugan Boyd at home; his children Thomas R. Boyd and wife Miriam of Jersey Shore, Pa., William Boyd of Jeffersonville, Michael L. Boyd and wife Barbara of Kansas City, Mo., Christopher Boyd of Jeffersovnille, Jeff Boyd and wife Pamela of Liberty, Craig Boyd and wife Sandra of Jeffersonville, Therese Vandemerlen and husband Chuck of Ridgefield, Conn; one brother Raymond Boyd of Callicoon; three sisters, Betty Eschenberg of Callicoon, Arlene Stoddard of Cornwall-on-Hudson and Eleanor Huggler of Nanuet; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Robert, Donald and John Boyd and by one sister, Ruth Boyd. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 7 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Jeffersonville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 8 at St. Francis Church in Youngsville. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Youngsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Ste. 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/7/2005. Freer, Ryllis Ryllis Freer, a homemaker and lifetime area resident, died October 5, 2005 at Community General Hospital in Harris. She was 75. The daughter of Edward and Adeleide Dirie Plaskin, she was born August 11, 1930 in Callicoon. She was married to the late James Keeton Freer who passed away on December 1, 2004. Ryllis was a bus aide for Milton Gaebel Bus Co. for many years a health care aide for many years at Loomis Hospital and also a veterinary assistant for Dr. George Hahn for many years. Survivors include her children, Linda Baim of Youngsville, James Freer of Highland, Daniel Freer of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Susan Trautschold of Liberty, Michael Freer of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one sister Katherine Bauernfeind of Bogota, N.J.; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Virginia Ritterhausen and Madeline Poley and by her son-in-law, Dennis C. Baim. Friends may call from from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, October 9 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Jeffersonville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Cremation will be in Twin Tiers Crematory, Endicott. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made American Cancer Society of the American Heart Association. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/7/2005. Holderman, Antoinette "Toni" Formerly of Warwick, N.Y. Antoinette "Toni" Holderman, a lifetime area resident, died Thursday, October 6, 2005 at The Valley View Center for Nursing Care and Rehabilitation in Goshen. She was 86 years old. The daughter of the late Frank and Grace Diana Amodio, she was born April 1, 1919 in Middletown. A family statement reads, "Toni enjoyed her work, although her true love was her home. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed." Toni is survived by her daughter, Gail Miller and her husband, Bruce, of Warwick; one brother Michael Amodio and his wife, Jennie, of Middletown; two grandchildren, Bruce Miller of Warwick, Julie Miller of Orlando, Fla.; one nice; and two nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Angelo Amodio, and two sisters, Fannie DeNotaris and Mary O'Brien. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, October 9, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. 130 Highland Avenue in Middletown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 10, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 149 Cottage Street in Middletown. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Toni's name may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. www.applebee-mcphillips.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/7/2005. Mangan, Patrick Joseph Patrick Joseph Mangan, a 40-year Middletown resident, entered into eternal rest Wednesday October 5, 2005 at Valley View Nursing Home, Goshen. He was 76. The son of Thomas and Sarah Mangan, he was born June 17, 1929 in Manhattan. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 27 years, Felicia Stawarz Mangan; his brother James Mangan and sister Peggy Doheny. Patrick worked as a custodian for John S. Burke Catholic High School, Goshen for 26 years, retiring in 1991 after being honored for his years of service. Nothing gave Patrick (Joe) more joy than the love of all the children in his loving family. He will be missed by all who loved him. Patrick is survived by three sisters-in-law Helen and her husband John Valleau of Middletown, Maureen Mangan of the state of Florida and Kathleen Stawarz of Middletown; many beloved nieces, nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call Friday, October 7, 2005 from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. at Morse Funeral Home Inc., 33 Railroad Ave., Middletown with prayer services at 8 p.m. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 8 at 11 a.m. at St Joseph Cemetery, 149 Cottage St., Middletown. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements are under the guidance of Morse Funeral Home Inc., Middletown. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/7/2005. Marinucci, Joseph Joseph Marinucci of the Town of Newburgh, a retired Electrician for I.B.E.W. Union 363, died Wednesday, October 5, 2005 in the Town of Newburgh. He was 96. The son of the late Giorgio Marinucci and Concetta DiFalco, Joseph was born on December 22, 1908 in Newburgh. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a member of the YMCA of Newburgh and the Runners Club in New York City. Joe started to run marathons at the age of 70. He ran in the New York City and Boston Marathons. He also played baseball in the Newburgh area for many years. He promoted physical fitness and good health. He is survived by friends Archie and Jean Antonelli and family and Angelo Rodriguez as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, George Manuche, and his sisters. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 7, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. at Hudson Valley Funeral Home, Inc., 239 Quassaick Ave. (Rt 94), New Windsor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, New Windsor. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor, N.Y. Arrangements are under the care Anthony V. Cracolici of the Hudson Valley Funeral Homes Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/7/2005. McDonald, Raymond C. Raymond C. McDonald, age 77, died Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at Horton Memorial Hospital in Middletown, N.Y. Mr. McDonald was born in Middletown, and was a lifelong resident of the Unionville/ Westtown area. Mr. McDonald was a weaver for American Silk Label of Unionville for 44 years, retiring in 1987. Upon his retirement, Mr. McDonald worked as the maintenance supervisor of the Goshen School District for 10 years, retiring in 1997. Mr. McDonald was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Scapular R.C. Church, Unionville, for over 60 years. He was a member of the Minisink Hose Co., Unionville; Lenape Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Unionville; and served on the Unionville Cemetery Association. Mr. McDonald also served on the Town of Minisink Parks Commission. Mr. McDonald was a member of the Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and the Veterans Firemens Association. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Lena (Caddigan) McDonald. Mr. McDonald is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Masker) McDonald; a son Raymond M. McDonald and wife Jane of Slate Hill, N.Y.; two daughters Carol A. Reed of Unionville and Debra Decker and husband John of Mt. Hope, N.Y. Mr. McDonald is also survived by a brother John "Bill" McDonald and wife Jackie of E. Stroudsburg, Pa.; and five grandchildren Michael, Blaine and Brielee McDonald, Frank Ford and Corey Decker; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 10 at 9:15 a.m. from Ferguson Funeral Home, 27 Third St., Sussex, N.J. to Our Lady of The Scapular R.C. Church, Unionville for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Unionville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Minisink Hose Co., Unionville, NY or to Our Lady of The Scapular RC Church, Unionville, NY. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/7/2005. Schneider, Robert J. Robert J. Schneider, a retired banker with JP Morgan/Chase Bank in New York, N.Y., died October 4, 2005 in Rosary Hill, Hawthorne, N.Y. He was 73. Born on February 4, 1932 in the Bronx, he was the son of Frank Schneider and Florence Miller. A family statement reads, "He was an extraordinary husband." Survivors include his wife, Mary Agnes Cremmins Schneider; faithful nephew, Stephen Schneider of the Bronx; brother-in-law, John Cremmins of Bethpage, N.Y.; nieces & nephews; and faithful friend Chester A. Pozzi. Visitation will be held from 1-4 & 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home Inc., 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 7 at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Cornwall-On-Hudson. Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery, Cornwall. Memorial contributions may be made to Rosary Hill, Hawthorne, N.Y. Arrangements by Kevin Quigley of Quigley Bros. F.H. Inc. www.quigleybros.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/7/2005. Seaboldt, Carl E. "Bud" Carl E. "Bud" Seaboldt, a retired accountant at IBM in Fishkill and lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at home. He was 77. The son of the late Carlton E. Seaboldt and Lillian Oswald Seaboldt, he was born July 23, 1928 in Garrison. He was a veteran of the US Army during WW II and a veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife Mary A. Squires Seaboldt of Fort Montgomery; daughters, Lorriann Scank and husband Gary of Fort Montgomery, Danielle M. Pfeister and husband Ken of Fort Montgomery; brother Jack Seaboldt of Lake City, Fla.; sisters Edith Gillen of Middletown and Audrey Parks of Rocky Hill, Conn.; grandchildren, Gary Michael, Nicole, Melissa and Jessica; nieces and nephews. Friends may call from from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 7 at William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main St., Highland Falls. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 8 at the funeral home with Father Doug Fisher officiating. Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, One St. Jude Place Building, PO Box 1000, Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38148. Arrangements by William F. Hogan Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/7/2005. Vandermark, Lenwood V. Lenwood V. Vandermark, a retired City of Newburgh Firefighter, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. He was 90. Son of the late Alvah and Rose Vandermark, he was born on April 23, 1915 in Pleasantville, N.J. He married Agnes Peel on June 23, 1940, enjoying 65 loving years together. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church since 1919. Len proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as a Tech Sergeant in the South Pacific during WW II. He was a member of the Temple Hill Chapter of the Marine Corps League. He retired as Assistant Chief of the City of Newburgh Fire Department in 1963. He was an honorary member of the New Windsor Fire Department. He also worked for the W.A. Volpe Company until his retirement in 1982. Len was a longtime outdoorsman, enjoying camping, hiking and backpacking since 1950. He was the founder of At Your Own Risk Hiking Club. He enjoyed canoeing, rowing, swimming and cross-country skiing right through his years. He was an avid athlete, competing in a number of cross-country ski races and marathons. He was a strong race-walker, and received many awards at the local, state and national levels. In 1999 the General Montgomery Day race-walk was named the "Len Vandermark Super 8K Race-Walk." He is survived by his loving wife Agnes at home; his daughter, Ginny Fauci of Rosendale; his son Ken Vandermark of Vermont; his grandchildren, Melissa Brown and her husband Tim and Tricia Pearson; and his great-grandson, Matthew Brown. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, October 7 at Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 8 at Grace United Methodist Church, Newburgh. Burial with military honors will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Len's name may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 468 Broadway, 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 on 10/7/2005.