OBITS: Times Herald-Record 12 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 Bardsley, Roy Roy Bardsley, a retired heavy equipment operator for the Town of New Windsor, died October 9, 2005 in Newburgh. He was 70. Son of the late Roy and Helen Reed Bardsley, he was born August 1, 1935 in Providence, R.I. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Coccia Bardsley at home; two sons, Roy "Buddy" Bardsley and wife, Christine, of Marlboro, and Robert Bardsley of New Windsor; three daughters: Debbie Southwell of North Carolina, Joann Bardsley of New Windsor, and Lisa Bardsley of Newburgh; four grandchildren: Nick Bardsley, Deborah Southwell, Michael Southwell, and Stephen Southwell; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m., Thursday, October 13 at North Burial Grounds, Providence, R.I., followed by burial. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1599 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. Arrangements are under the care of Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Cohen, Robert Robert Cohen, a longtime resident of the area and the retired Business Manager for Woodbourne Correctional Facility, died Monday, October 10, 2005 in Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris. He was 74. Robert was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on June 11, 1931, the son of Mitchell and Bella Cohen. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Rosenblatt Cohen, at home in Greenfield Park; his daughter, Barbara Berman and her husband, Allen, also of Greenfield Park; and one sister, Linda Cohen of New Jersey. Robert was predeceased by one brother. Memorial services will be held today, Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home, Inc. 388 Broadway, Monticello, N.Y. Cantor Mike Sturm will officiate. Donations in memory of Robert may be made to the Oncology Unit of CRMC, P.O. Box 280, Harris, NY 12742. For more information, directions or to send the family a condolence note, please visit our website at www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home, Inc. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/12/2005. Dalbey, Merion Rice Merion Rice Dalbey passed away peacefully at her home on October 8, 2005, in the loving presence of her children, at age 75. Merion was born on February 27, 1930 to Milo W. Dalbey and Elizabeth Rice Dalbey and raised in White Plains, N.Y. Merion graduated with honors from White Plains High School in 1948 and worked as a dental assistant in New York City. Merion married Albert Eugene Ackerly of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. on October 12, 1951 and together had four children to whom she devoted her love and care for her entire life. Merioin had an avid interest in local politics and was the Town of Gardiner Republican Club secretary and an active member of The League of Women Voters. In addition to her wonderful parenting, Merion worked in administration for the Virtis Company in Gardiner, N.Y. for over 30 years. Merion was a free spirit who loved all that was beautiful including art, antiques, flowers, animals and music. She would often marvel at the incredible beauty found in nature and admired the American Indian. Merion loved her family and was especially delighted by her beautiful grandchildren who gave her so much joy. Surviving is her son, Eric Ackerly and wife Denise, daughter Barbara Volk and husband Matthew, son Bruce Ackerly and companion Deborah Ann Michel, and son Jeff Ackerly and wife Teresa, special grandchildren Elizabeth Ackerly, John-Sumner Ackerly, Kelly Petruzzo and Nicholas Brown, great-grandson Tyler Petruzzo, sister Ruth Gray and husband Philip, and brother Milo Dalbey and wife Miriam, and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2005 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Gardiner, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Foundation Memorial Gift Program, 34 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401. Arrangements are under the direction of Copeland Funeral Home, Inc. 162 South Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/12/2005. Gotsch, Charlotte Arlean Dickinson Charlotte Arlean Dickinson Gotsch of Walden, NY, a retired School Nurse and Teacher for Washingtonville Central School,and a lifetime resident of the area died Monday, October 10, 2005, in Goshen. She was 66. The daughter of the lateFrancis Ray Dickinson and Lena Charity Mead Dickinson, she was born March 29, 1939 in Goshen New York. Charlotte graduated from Maybrook High School in 1956 and was the class Valedictorian and received her RN in 1959 from Vassar Nursing College in Poughkeepsie. She then obtained her bachelors degree and certification in School Nurse Teaching at S.U.N.Y. in Oneonta NY as well as certification as a child welfare worker. As well as school nurse teacher, Charlotte worked in many hospitals. She was an avid reader, loved collecting cook books, hiking, camping and played the claranet and the piano. Charlotte was a member of the First Reformed Church of Walden and served on the consistory, taught bible classes and Sunday School. She was also a member of the Tres Dias Community. Survivors include her Daughter, Judith Lin Davis and her husband David William Davis of Gardiner Aunts, Uncles and Cousins and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, October 13, 2005 from 11-12 noon. at The Millspaugh Funeral Home, 22 Bank St.Walden, NY. Funeral services will follow immediately at 12 noon at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Prospect Cemetery in Pine Bush, NY. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange, 800 Stoney Brook Ct., Newburgh NY 12550 or First Reformed Church of Walden, Scofield St., Walden NY 12586 Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/12/2005. Jeffries, Anilla Braidotti Anilla Braidotti Jeffries died October 10, 2005, at Washington County Hospital after a long fight with ovarian cancer. She was a loving, vibrant person and a joy to all she touched. Born in Italy in 1947, a daughter of Luigi and Elsa Tomat Braidotti, Anilla spent her childhood in the Italian countryside. She immigrated to the United States, traveling alone at the age of 10, to meet her family who had already arrived here. These early experiences gave her a strength and independence that founded her very interesting life. After schooling, Anilla began a 25-year career with the Central Intelligence Agency. She traveled abroad and spent 10 years in Italy where she served as a language officer and station chief. In 1998 she ended her distinguished career and moved back to the United States - this time to Virginia. Anilla soon met Warren Jeffries and began the romance of their life time. They married in 2001 and she joined him in Boonsboro, Maryland. She loved the surrounding countryside and enjoyed the pastoral atmosphere and fishing with family and friends. Friends and family could not resist her witty personality and quickly took her into their hearts. We thank God for the time we had her and consider ourselves blessed and fortunate to have been touched by her. She is survived by her husband, Warren Donald Jeffries; one brother, Silvano F. Braidotti and wife Helen of Warwick, N.Y.; one niece, Victoria E. Braidotti of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one nephew, John L. Braidotti and wife Jennifer of Henrietta, N.Y.; two step sons, John T. Jeffries and wife Robin of Gaithersburg, Md., and Warren E. Jeffries of Galveston, Texas; and one step grandson, Jarrid Jeffries. The family will receive friends at the Bast Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro, MD, 21713, on Saturday from 2 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3 p.m. The Rev. Louis L. Emerick will officiate. Interment will be private. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/12/2005. Llaneza Sr., Gerard D. Mr. Gerard D. Llaneza, Sr., of Montague, N.J., retired from the Frankfort Township Road Dept. and longtime resident of the area, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at the University Of Penna Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pa. He was 68. He was born August 11, 1937 in Jersey City, N.J., the son of the late Laudelino and the late Bridgetta Cook Llaneza. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Virginia L. Bonner Llaneza at home; son: Gerard D. Llaneza Jr. & his wife, Michelle of Port Jervis; brother: Joseph Llaneza of Nakina, N.C.; two grandchildren, Gerard D. Llaneza, III and Danielle Llaneza; also many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers: Thomas, Kevin & Francis Llaneza. Friends may call at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 East Main Street, Port Jervis on Friday, October 14 from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 15 with prayers at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of the Christian Burail at 10 a.m. in St. James The Greater R.C. Church, Montague, N.J. The Rev. A. Richard Carton will officiate. Burial will be at Clove Cemetery, Sussex, N.J. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 419 East Main St., Middletown, NY 10940. Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/12/2005. Mahoney, Marie J. Marie J. Mahoney of Goshen, a homemaker and lifelong resident of the area, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at home. She was 79. The daughter of the late John and Grace Ryerson Heinzelman, she was born on February 12, 1926 in Goshen, N.Y. Survivors include her sisters, Grace Siematkowski of Goshen and Marion Andryshak of Goshen and her children, John Mahoney of Goshen, Joanie Mahoney of Pine Island, Carol VanSciver of Townsend, Mass., Nancy Mahoney of Egg Harbor, N.J. and Robyn Grant of Middletown. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Meghan Mahoney, Brooke and Whitney VanSciver and Ryan and Rachel Grant as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 419 East Main Street, Suite 307B, Middletown, NY 10940. Arrangements made by Lippincott Funeral Chapel, Inc., Goshen, N.Y. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/12/2005. Mentnech, Mary E. "Betty" (Chartres) "Betty" Mary E. Mentnech (Chartres), of Woodbourne, died on Monday, October 10, 2005 at Catskill Regional Medical Center. She was 86. The daughter of Pierce F. and Mary Jane Hyatt Chartres, she was born on October 3, 1919 in Albany, N.Y. Betty was the widow of Leo Mentnech, who passed away in January of 1988. She was a library clerk at Sullivan County Community College where she retired, a communicant of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, a member of Loch Sheldrake Ladies Auxiliary, AARP and Extension Services. Betty is survived by two sons, Robert of W.Va.; Michael and his wife Joy of Hilo, HI; six grandchildren, Sean D. of Morgantown, W.Va., Katherine H. of Boston, Mass., Dawn of San Francisco, Aaron, Gregor and Jeanine all of Hilo, HI; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Paul, Jack and George; one sister Helen Chartres; and one daughter-in-law, M. Sharon Mentnech. Visitation will be held at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, State Route 52, Woodbourne on Thursday, October 13, 2005 from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Woobourne on Friday, October 14, 2005. Donations may made to a charity of one's own choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, www.colonialbryant.com or 845-434-7363. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/12/2005. Moran Jr., Frederick Francis Frederick Francis Moran, Jr., age 58, passed away October 1, 2005 in Los Angeles, Calif., surrounded by his cherished wife, Kathleen and loving children, Garrett, Matthew, Lindsey and Kristin, following a courageous battle with cancer. The son of Frederick and Mary Waters Moran, Sr., he was born October 20, 1946 in Cornwall, N.Y. Frederick was an All County Basketball player in Cornwall High School. He also played at the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio, where he graduated with a B.A. He was a retired Vice President with Metropolitan Life. His strength of character, unsinkable spirit and fierce loyalty were surpassed only by his love of and devotion to his family. His great dignity, honor and integrity were an inspiration to all. He will be profoundly missed, but never forgotten as we will always hold him in our hearts and ask that he continue to watch over and protect us in death as he did in life. He is further survived by loving daughter-in-law, Klaudia; two grandchildren, Ashley and Michael; one brother, Thomas; and two sisters, Maureen Breisch and Kathleen Greene. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, October 7 at the St. Norbert Catholic Church, Orange, Califoria. Interment followed at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Memorial donations in his name may be made to CANCERGUIDE.ORG. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/12/2005. Mulholland, Francis J. Francis J. Mulholland, an aeronautical engineer who helped design the popular Republic P-47 Thunderbolt airplane used in World War II, died on Friday, September 16, 2005 at home on Fox Neck Lane in Amagansett, N.Y. He was 94 years old. The P-47, affectionately called "the Jug" was known for being the safest plane to fly during the war. It would often come back from battle with bullet holes and broken wings, but it would not crash. The pilots appreciated its design and its engineers, and they made Mr. Mulholland an honorary Thunderbolt pilot, even though he never flew a plane. Mr. Mulholland was born October 10, 1910 in Newburgh, N.Y., to Edward Mulholland and the former Margaret McCarthy, and was the youngest of six children. The elder Mr. Mulholland was an engineer on the Hudson River boats, an occupation that intrigued his youngest son. After graduating from the Newburgh schools, Mr. Mulholland attended New York University. He went on to work at the Sikorsky Aviation Corporation and eventually Republic Aviation. He also was an engineer at Grumman and Pratt & Whitney. In 1954, Mr. Mulholland was selected to serve on the subcommittee for aerodynamic stability and control for the National Advisory Committee for Aerodynamics. In 1978, Mr. Mulholland and his wife, the former Helen Hewel, moved to Amagansett from Dix Hills, N.Y. Ms. Mulholland died shortly thereafter. While visiting his sister in Southampton nuring home, Mr. Mulholland met Mary Hellenbeck, the head nurse there and a widow. The two were married in 1992. Mr. Mulholland, who never had any children, adopted her family, complete with three children and four grandchildren. "He was just marvelous about it. He embraced the whole thing and loved them all," said his stepdaughter, Brigitte M. Lenihan. "He was a gift." Throughout his life, Mr. Mulholland kept up to date with development in aeronautical engineering and with the New York Mets as well. He was also a member of the Irish-American Club, and was an active member of the congregation at Most Holy Trinity Church in East Hampton, N.Y. He is survived by his wife and three stepchildren: Ms. Lenihan of Springs, Mary Colleen Lenihan of Lake Katrine, N.Y. and Brian T. Lenihan of Willow Spring, Mo.; as well as four step-grandchildren. A service was held on Tuesday at Most Holy Trinity Church, and burial followed in the church cemetery. The family has suggested donations to East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978; or the Amagansett Ambulance Company, 439 Main St., Amagansett, NY 11930. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005. Murphy, Eunice M. Formerly of Middletown, N.Y. Eunice M. Murphy, 96, wife of the late Francis J. Murphy, born and raised in Middletown, N.Y., passed away on October 4, 2005 in West Hartford, Conn. She was born July 6, 1909 in Middletown, N.Y., daughter of John J. and Clara O. Vanamburg McElroy. Eunice was an R.N. and worked in nursing homes in New York and Florida. Surviving are two sons, Robert Murphy and his wife Mary of South Carolina, and James F. Murphy of Jacksonville, Fla.; three daughters: Catherine T. Jillson and her husband, Jerry, of Wallkill, Anne Marie Hall and her husband, Robert, of California, and Patricia M. Clark and her husband, Kenneth, of Florida; 15 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew. She was predeceased by two daughters, Betty J. Canfield and Mary E. Zingale; a brother, William D. McElroy; and two sisters, Winifred Byran and Genieve Corwin. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 11:45 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Liberty, N.Y., followed by interment of ashes in St. Peter's Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Eunice requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Fund or to the American Heart Fund in her memory. Belmont Funeral Home of Colchester, Conn., is in care of arrangements. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/12/2005. Paterno, Rev. Salvatore D. Rev. Salvatore D. Paterno, of Blooming Grove, a Roman Catholic Priest for the past 41 years and a longtime resident of the area, went home to the Lord on October 10, 2005 at St. Luke's Roosevelt Medical Center, New York, N.Y. Fr. Paterno was 67 years of age. The son of the late Rosario and Rose Pernice Paterno, he was born on May 12, 1938 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Fr. Paterno was ordained for the Diocese of Brooklyn on May 30, 1964. He served as a Parish Priest in St. Lucy, St. Bernadette, and St. Mary, Mother of Jesus. In 1988 he earned his doctorate from New York University. Thereafter, he taught at Dominican College, Mount Saint Mary College, Mercy College and SUNY New Paltz, Burke High School and two of Orange County Correctional Facilities. He also authored a book on Theology. During his teaching years, he simultaneously assisted as a parish priest in St. Mary's R.C. Church in Washingtonville and St. Columba R.C. Church in Chester, where he became part of the fabric of the parish. The Rev. Thomas J. Curley, Pastor of St. Columba R.C. Church and a close friend to Fr. Paterno noted that, "Fr. Paterno was a spiritual leader in the Orange County Community. His gentle manner and understanding afforded him the ability to speak to all people and relate to the individual as a person. His true gift was his warm smile and kind demeanor which reflected his love of God to all of his students and parishioners. He will be missed by all those he helped and by all those who benefited from his ministry." Fr. Paterno is survived his sister Josephine and her husband Anthony Crescimanno, brother Frank and his wife Anne Marie Paterno, niece Roseann and her husband Don Panebianco, nephew Anthony and his wife Deirdre Crescimanno, nephew Stephen and his wife Mare Crescimanno, niece Rose Ellen and her husband Jack Blake, nephew Michael and his wife Janet Paterno, niece Nancy Anne Paterno, along with many grandnieces and nephews and cherished friends George Zadra of Goshen and the Rev. Thomas J. Curley. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 13 from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 3 Hudson Street, Chester. Fr. Paterno's Remains will be received at St. Columba R.C. Church on Friday, October 14 at 2 p.m. Additional visitation will be held from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Columba R.C. Church. A Mass of Christ the High Priest will be offered on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in St. Columba R.C. Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 15 at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the family plot at St. Columba R.C. Church Cemetery following the Funeral Mass. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas F. Flynn, Director of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 3 Hudson Street, Chester. For additional information or directions please call 469-2525 or 800-750-8021. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Salvagin, Helen A. Helen A. Salvagin, a homemaker and resident of Middletown for most of her life, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at O.R.M.C., Horton Campus, Middletown, N.Y. She was 90. Daughter of Joseph Gardner and Nellie Mller, she was born October 29, 1914 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Salvagin. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Middletown. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Szulwach of Gainesboro, Tenn.; four grandchildren: Walter Szulwach Jr. and his wife, Claudia, of Circleville, Brian Szulwach of Fort Bragg, N.C., Susan Sopp and her husband, Jerry, of Gainesboro, Tenn., and Stacey Lutzyk of Cookeville, Tenn.; and great-grandchildren: Emily, Eddie, Andrew, Joey, Nicole, Megan, Kyle, Kristina, and Nicholas. Friends may call at the Cornelius, Dodd & Connell, Inc. Funeral Home, 26 Grove St., Middletown, N.Y. on Thursday, October 13, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, October 14 at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Cottage Street, Middletown, N.Y. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 149 Cottage St., Middletown, NY 10940. To send a condolence, or for directions, please visit www.connellfuneralhome.com. Published in the Times Herald-Record on 10/12/2005. Sojak, Ruth Susan Ruth Susan Sojak, of Central Valley, a retired administrative assistant of New York City Dept. of Public Works and 17-year area resident, died Sunday, October 9, 2005 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown. She was 88. The daughter of the late Harold Troeller and Frances Burnham Troeller, she was born September 4, 1917 in New York City. She was the widow of Vincent Sojak. Survivors include three daughters, Ruth D. Whitmore of Central Valley, Frances Civello of Brooklyn, Helen Bremner of Oak Harbor, Wash.; one brother James Troeller of Melbourne, Fla.; nine grandchildren, Susan Powell, Daniel, Joseph and David Whitmore, Edward, Richard, Joseph and Carmela Civello, Francine Wenzler; five great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Christopher Powell, Samantha, Alexandria and Louis W. Whitmore; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Thomas, Harold and William Troeller; two sisters, Grace Ligarzewski and Elizabeth Shinski; three grandchildren, Louis Whitmore, Michael and Steven Bremner. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, October 14 at the Smith, Seaman and Quackenbush Inc. Funeral Home, 515 Route 32, Highland Mills. Prayer services will be held Friday at the funeral home. A Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 15 at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Route 32, Highland Mills. The Rev. John Palaparambil will officiate. Interment will be in the Cemetery of the Highlands, Highland Mills. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Smith, Seaman and Quackenbush Inc. Funeral Home. Published in the Times Herald-Record from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Stivala, Viola Formerly of New Windsor, N.Y. On October 9, 2005 at 8:45 p.m., Viola Stivala peacefully slipped away with both devoted son, Roger and daughter, Cheryl at her side. She passed at Vassar Brothers Hospital after a long battle with illness due to diabetes. She was 65. She was the former owner of Norge Cleaners in New Windsor and was born in Asheville, N.C. and made family and residence in 1965 with husband, George Stivala. He predeceased her on December 18, 1987. A longtime resident of New Windsor, Viola also took residence in Florida, Broward County. She is survived by her oldest son, Roger; daughter, Cheryl; brothers, Charles Johnson, John W. Johnson; sisters, Charlotte Penely and Lois Ellen Edwards. The family will be present to receive friends on Wednesday, October 12 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Coloni Funeral Home, 3001 Route 9W, New Windsor, N.Y. A funeral service will be held at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be private. "For a family guestbook and directions, please visit www.colonifuneralhome.com." Published in the Times Herald-Record from 10/11/2005 - 10/12/2005.