Recent Obituaries:
Mrs. Ruth Bowers (February 28, 1927 - June 17, 2013)
Mr. Gary Tyrone Fields (June 19, 1965 - June 9, 2013)
Mr. Frank T. Emmens (March 30, 1948 - June 7, 2013)
Mrs. Elma E. Soracco (June 6, 1911 - May 31, 2013)
Mrs. Tomira Koss (January 22, 1963 - May 30, 2013)
Mrs. Susan DeMarsico (June 19, 1945 - May 27, 2013)
Mr. Savage Joseph Horace (October 2, 1956 - May 25, 2013)
Mr. Lowell W. Heffley (June 8, 1936 - May 24, 2013)
Mr. Edward Hofstee (February 19, 1923 - May 11, 2013)
Mrs. Marie Raucci (March 8, 1925 - May 7, 2013)
Mr. Harold W. Cross (January 22, 1945 - April 27, 2013)
Ms. Harriet "Betty" Atkins (February 15, 1937 - April 26, 2013)
Mrs. Adrienne Molino (September 18, 1937 - April 21, 2013)
Mrs. Sally Ann Kavleski (August 5, 1941 - April 17, 2013)
Mr. Louis D'Andrea (October 29, 1945 - April 15, 2013)
Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson (September 12, 1945 - April 8, 2013)
Mrs. Suzanne King Ardito (September 2, 1938 - April 6, 2013)
Mr. Carlos A. Tchatal (March 26, 1960 - March 31, 2013)
Mrs. Shelley Sandra Farrell (August 20, 1965 - March 30, 2013)
Mrs. Barbara M. Neumann (April 17, 1919 - March 29, 2013)
Mr. Henry Marl (October 9, 1940 - March 28, 2013)
Mrs. Mary L. Eperjesi (January 7, 1939 - March 27, 2013)
Mrs. Kinda Lou Jones (April 8, 1951 - March 26, 2013)
Mr. Patrick John Kelly (January 8, 1973 - March 23, 2013)
Mrs. Elfriede M. Koch (June 3, 1926 - March 19, 2013)
Ms. Loretta Mary Latimer (November 16, 1953 - March 15, 2013)
Mr. Dennis Joseph Walker (November 18, 1954 - March 7, 2013)
Mrs. Kathryn E. Johnson (October 13, 1922 - March 5, 2013)
Mrs. Marie E. Graham (October 9, 1965 - March 4, 2013)
Mr. Peter Lishinsky (March 4, 1928 - March 3, 2013)
Ms. Marie Van Wert (November 7, 1945 - March 1, 2013)
Mrs. Janet E. Perez (December 6, 1963 - February 28, 2013)
Mrs. Maria A. Garcia (December 20, 1921 - February 26, 2013)
Mrs. Janet Sowinski (December 16, 1942 - February 24, 2013)
Ms. Janet Muhlig (September 14, 1953 - February 22, 2013)
Mr. Joseph "Sonny" Feal (September 24, 1937 - February 19, 2013)
Mr. Arnulv O. Stensland (May 12, 1936 - February 17, 2013)
Mr. Keith B. Durante (April 29, 1954 - February 13, 2013)
Mr. Matthew M. Lombardi (June 30, 1987 - February 8, 2013)
Mrs. Ida L. Marchino (May 2, 1921 - February 7, 2013)
Mr. James Blackmon Jr. (January 9, 1945 - February 6, 2013)
Mrs. Elfriede Nellis (December 19, 1925 - February 4, 2013)
Ms. Roberta D. Horace (February 19, 1959 - February 4, 2013)
Mrs. Carolyn E. Barley (October 20, 1917 - February 3, 2013)
Mr. Bernard Smith (October 15, 1913 - January 27, 2013)
Ms. Nadine E. Jones (March 5, 1932 - January 26, 2013)
Mrs. Evalyn M. Brace (January 4, 1922 - January 22, 2013)
Mr. Elias Mercado (June 15, 1951 - January 22, 2013)
Mr. Joseph Bottaro (October 10, 1930 - January 18, 2013)
Mrs. Freda M. Magie (July 25, 1919 - January 16, 2013)
Mr. Michael DeMondo (June 27, 1928 - January 15, 2013)
Mr.. William Harvey Beseth (December 19, 1927 - January 13, 2013)
Mr. Justin Harrington (September 23, 1925 - January 12, 2013)
Mrs. Emily H. Abplanalp (September 29, 1919 - January 10, 2013)
Mr. Fred Kavleski (February 1, 1916 - January 9, 2013)
Mr. George C. Fornasari Jr. (May 17, 1949 - January 4, 2013)
Past Obituaries:
Mrs. Ruth Bowers
Funeral Information
Home: White Sulphur Springs, New York USA
Date of Death: June 17, 2013
Place of Birth: Bronx, New York USA
Birthdate: February 28, 1927
Age: 86
Time of Service/Mass: Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Wednesday June 19, 2013 from 7-9 PM
Biography
Ruth Bowers, a longtime area resident, passed away on Monday June 17, 2913 at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center in Liberty, NY. She was 86. The daughter of the late Henry and Esther (Sewing) Becker, she was born on February 28, 1927 in the Bronx.
Ruth was a Registered Nurse and she worked for many years for the late Dr. Alan Schwalb and then she retired from Sullivan County Adult Care Center. She was an active member of the White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher and a member of the choir.
Survivors include her husband, Douglas Bowers at home; sons, Bruce Rosencranse of Youngsville, NY and Lee Rosencranse and his wife Lori of Cooks Falls, NY; a stepdaughter, Donna Thomas of Liberty, NY; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephew. She was predeceased by her first husband, Loren Rosencranse Sr.; her son, Loren Rosencranse Jr. and her sister, Lynn Sanborn.
Visiting hours will be today, Wednesday June 19 from 7 - 9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St., Liberty. Funeral services will be held at Ramsay's Funeral Home on Thursday June 20 at 11 AM with Rev. Bridgette LeConey officiating.
Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope, NY and Ruth's ashes will be interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery in White Sulphur Springs, NY at a future date.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc., Liberty, NY. To send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Gary Tyrone Fields
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: June 9, 2013
Place of Birth: Liberty, New York USA
Birthdate: June 19, 1965
Age: 47
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: Liberty Presbyterian Church, 81 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Friday June 14, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
Biography
Gary Tyrone Fields was a lifetime resident of Liberty, NY. He departed this life on Sunday June 9, 2013 at home after a long courageous battle with cancer. His loving wife and family were by his side. He was born on June 19, 1965 in Liberty, NY to Sarah Fields and the late Joe Fields Jr.
Tyrone will be best remembered as a loving and dedicated father, husband, son, brother, uncle, grandfather (Papi) and an overall caring friend. He was a man with many different trades and he utilized his unique skills with people and became someone who would inspire you and lift you up through difficult times and laugh with you during the good times.
Tyrone received his Honorary Bachelor in Theology from Ellenville Bible Institute on June 8, 2013. He was an active member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Ferndale, NY, where he was a Minister in Training.
In 1989, Tyrone met the love of his life, Deuria "Dee". During their 24 years of being united, they blessed their love with four children and they joined his other loving children.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Sarah of Liberty; his wife, Deuria "Dee-Dee" of Liberty; his Godfather, Robert "Beasley" Atkins of Liberty; brothers, Joseph (Michelle) of Middletown and John Merchant of Middletown; sisters, Phyllis (Eric) of Middletown; sons, Devon (Amber) of Albany, Dasmond, Yovanni, Damian, Marques, all of Liberty, Tyresse of Las Vegas, NV, Tyrell of Florida, Dior Jackson of Monticello; daughters, Jesenia of Liberty, Yazmin of Monticello and Iyana Taylor of Brooklyn; grandchildren, Tierry, Yailani, Jasiah, Jechael, Marques Jr., Griffin, Scarlett and Gabriela Prosperity; nieces, Latisha (Chris) of Monticello, Kameko and Kayla of Middletown; close family members, Kendall of Virginia, Artie of Liberty, Shawna and Cierra of Middletown; special friends, Rev. Willie Smith of Liberty, Rev. Eddie Miller of Liberty, David Velasquez of Middletown, Pastor Yolanda ( Bishop Ray ) King of Middletown and beloved Delma (John) Laurel of Middletown; Goddaughter, Jacqualyn Ivory of Liberty; Godson, Anthony Velasquez of Middletown and a host of uncles, aunts, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Joe Fields Jr.
The Fields family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to the staffs of Orange Regional Medical Center, Hudson River Health Care, Catskill Regional Medical Center and Crystal Run Health Care and Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties for their excellent service and support.
Visitation will be held on Friday June 14 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty. Funeral services will be held on Saturday June 15 at 11 AM at Liberty Presbyterian Church, 81 S. Main St. Liberty. Burial will take place at Liberty Cemetery following the services.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society- Memorial Processing, 6725 Lyons St. East Syracuse, NY 13057.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. To send an online condolence to the Fields family, please visit www.ramsayfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Frank T. Emmens
Funeral Information
Home: Swan Lake, New York USA
Date of Death: June 7, 2013
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York USA
Birthdate: March 30, 1948
Age: 65
Time of Service/Mass: No Service
Location of Service/Mass: Services will be held at a later date at Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Tuesday June 11, 2013 from 7- 9 PM
Biography
Frank T. Emmens
Swan Lake, NY
Frank T. Emmens, a self-employed contractor, passed away at his home on Friday June 7, 2013. He was 65. The son of the late Clifford Emmens and Lorraine Larussa Emmens, he was born on March 30, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY.
Frank was a Vietnam War Veteran and he was an avid sportsman, especially enjoying bowling, golf and pool. He was a member of the Sullivan County Pool League.
Survivors include his wife, Laurie Emmens at home; his daughter, Vanessa Kelder and her husband Fred of Swan Lake, NY; his sister, Elaine Scaillo and her husband Frank of Massapequa, NY; a grandchild, Oakley Kelder; his ever faithful companion "Sabrina" at home and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 11, 2013 from 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope. NY. Burial of ashes and graveside services will be held at a future date in Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. To send a personal online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Elma E. Soracco
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: May 31, 2013
Place of Birth: Galilee, Pennsylvania USA
Birthdate: June 6, 1911
Age: 101
Time of Service/Mass: Friday, June 7, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: St. Peter's Church, 264 N. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Thursday June 5, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
Biography
Elma Elizabeth (Rutledge) Soracco, 101, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2013 at the Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley, Littleton, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis F. Soracco for 51 years.
Elma was born in Galilee, Pennsylvania on June 6, 1911. She was the daughter of Floyd E. and Mary I. (Gilroy) Rutledge. She was educated in Galilee and graduated from the Damascus, PA High School in 1929. Elma went to nursing school at the Clemson School of Nursing at the Horton Memorial Hospital in Middletown, NY. Elma (Ann) received her "Cap" in September 1932, graduated in a class of approximately 6. She received her Registered Nurse Certificate from The University of the State of New York on September 22, 1932. Elma went to Bellevue Hospital in New York City for intern work and then to Mass General in Boston, MA, as an intern. Elma returned to Middletown, NY and worked as an Operating Room nurse with Dr. Roswell L. Schmidt, Chief Surgeon.
Elma went to Liberty, NY and worked as an Operating Room nurse at Maimonides Hospital in the late 1930's. She met and married Louis F. Soracco, a Liberty Policeman, on January 4, 1942. They resided at their home on Darbee Lane with their two sons Louis F. Soracco, now retired Major, USAF and Reginald J. Soracco, PhD, who pre-deceased her. Elma also worked as a nurse at the Liberty Loomis Hospital and the Woodbourne Correctional Facility, in Woodbourne, NY. Elma was a communicant of St. Peter's Parish and 50 year member of the Rosarians. Elma was also active in the Cornell Extension and Home Demonstration.
Survivors include her son, Louis Soracco and wife Mary of Littleton, MA and four grandchildren: Rachella and husband Christopher Johnston of Littleton, MA; Roma and husband John (JP) Ehwa of Ayer, MA; Louis A. Soracco and wife Anita of Ayer, MA and Teresa Soracco of Littleton, MA. She is also survived by 5 cherished great-grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by nieces and nephews in New York and New Jersey and relatives in New York, Pennsylvania and Florida.
Friends may call on Thursday, June 6 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday June 7, 2013 at Noon at St. Peter's Church, 264 N. Main St. Liberty. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rileyville, PA will follow the mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be sent to St. Peter's Church, 264 N. Main St., Liberty, NY 12754 or to The American Heart Association, 1 Union St. #301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc., Liberty, NY. For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Tomira Koss
Funeral Information
Home: North Branch, New York USA
Date of Death: May 30, 2013
Place of Birth: Gdynia, Poland
Birthdate: January 22, 1963
Age: 50
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: St. Mary's Church, Obernberg, NY
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Tuesday June 4, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
Biography
Tomira was born in Gdynia, Poland and immigrated to America in 1971. She lived in New York
City until 1995 when she moved to the beautiful Catskills Mountains with her family. As a child and young adult, she was part of the "Koss Family Artists" exhibiting her paintings in New York, Poland and around the world. She had the great honor of meeting Pope John Paul II in the Vatican in 1983 when he opened the family's exhibition of religious paintings.
Tomira graduated from the private and prestigious "The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art" in New York City in 1984 with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts. She loved to study and travel the world, a passion she held her entire life. Over the years she went to: Egypt, Greece, Italy, France, England, Poland, Serbia, Montenegro, Mexico, Hong Kong, Macau, Tahiti & Marquesas Islands, Caribbean Islands, and Hawaii. Once she discovered Hawaii, especially the island of Maui, she fell in love with these Pacific Islands and returned 8 times more wishing them to be her resting place in the end.
Art and photography never left her as she enjoyed doing landscape photos and making albums. Since 2000 she has been working for Sullivan County as a Case Manager. In 2004, Tomira became the Case Manager at the Adult Care Center. She truly enjoyed working with the elderly and was devoted to her residents and co-workers.
Tomira is very grateful to her friends and co-workers at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center who donated 220.5 hours of vacation time to help her get better.
She is survived by her loving husband, Senad Mujanovic; her 5 children, Konrad Koss (25), Violetta Koss (22), Jasmina Mujanovic (17), Ryszard Mujanovic (14), Senada Mujanovic (6); her father, Jerzy A Koss of NYC; her brother, Wlodek Koss; her sister-in-law, Joey Koss; along with her nieces, Sofia Koss (1) and Sonia Koss (13); and her nephews, Adrian Koss (15) and Jonathan Koss (20).
Viewing will be held on Tuesday June 4, 2013 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY. A Celebration of Life Memorial Mass will be at the St. Mary's Church in Obernburg, NY followed by a reception on Saturday June 8 at 11 am.
Memorial donations can be made to the family and sent to Senad Mujanovic at P.O. Box 110 Callicoon Center, NY 12724.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Susan DeMarsico
Funeral Information
Home: Neversink, New York USA
Date of Death: May 27, 2013
Place of Birth: Bronx, New York USA
Birthdate: June 19, 1945
Age: 67
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: Sullivan County Veteran's Cemetery, Sunset Lake Rd., Liberty, NY
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Friday May 31, 0213 from 7-9 PM
Biography
Susan DeMarsico
Neversink, NY
Susan DeMarsico, of Neversink, passed away on Monday May 27, 2013 at her residence at the age of 67. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Rose Karp Foy and was born on June 19, 1945 in the Bronx.
Susan was a retired nurse at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center and was a longtime resident of Neversink, NY. She was a member of the Neversink Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary.
She leaves behind a daughter, Karen Didovets (Eugene) of Largo, FL; a son, Michael Congelosi (Nicole) of Neversink, NY; a stepdaughter, Charolette Palega (Thomas) of Ellenville, NY; grandsons, Austin and Logan and granddaughters, Alexandra, Alexis, Channon and Sara.
She was predeceased by her husband, John "Pat" DeMarsico and her sister, Paula Hanley.
Memorial visitation will be on Friday May 31, 2013 from 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Neversink Fire Dept. will hold services at 8 PM. Burial of ashes will take place on Saturday June 1 at 11 AM at Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery, Sunset Lake Rd. Liberty, NY. She will be dearly missed.
A reception will follow the services at the Neversink Firehouse on Route 55 in Neversink, NY.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsya's Funeral Home, Liberty, NY. Please visit www. ramsaysfuneralhome.com to send an online condolence.
Mr. Savage Joseph Horace
Funeral Information
Home: Monticello, New York USA
Date of Death: May 25, 2013
Place of Birth: Bay Minette, Alabama USA
Birthdate: October 2, 1956
Age: 56
Time of Service/Mass: Friday, May 31, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Kings Chapel Mission Church, 15 Spring St. Monticello, NY
Visitation Location: Kings Chapel Mission Church, 15 Spring St. Monticello, NY 12701
Visitation Dates: Friday May 31, 2013 from 11 AM to Noon
Biography
Savage Joseph Horace, age 56, better known to his family as "Bubba" departed this life on Saturday May 25, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY. He was the son of the late Samuel Lee Horace Sr. and Mable Horace and was born on October 2, 1956 in Bay Minette, Alabama. He was a US Navy Veteran who served his country with pride and integrity.
In his absence, he leaves his mother, Mable Horace; his two sisters, Machelle Horace and Lisa Crawford; his brothers, Vernon Horace and Samuel L. Horace Jr.; a brother-in-law, Barry Crawford, seven nieces, six nephews, three aunts, and many cousins and friends who will miss him profoundly.
Visitation will be on Friday May 31 from 11 AM to Noon at King's Chapel Mission Church, 15 Spring St. Monticello, NY. Funeral services will be at Noon at the church with Rev. Leon Williams and Rev. Michael Williams officiating.
Burial with Military Honors will follow the services at Sullivan County Veteran's Cemetery, Liberty, NY.
In lieu of flowers, food and other objects of condolence, please donate to the Wounded Veterans Project, PO Box 1045 Pleasanton CA 94566.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Monticello, NY. For further information or to send a condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com
Mr. Lowell W. Heffley
Funeral Information
Home: White Sulphur Springs, New York USA
Date of Death: May 24, 2013
Place of Birth: Kutztown, Pennsylvania USA
Birthdate: June 8, 1936
Age: 76
Time of Service/Mass: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: St. Peter's Church, 264 N. Main St. Liberty, NY
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Tuesday May 28, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
Biography
Lowell W. Heffley
White Sulphur Springs, NY
Lowell W. Heffley, a longtime resident of Sullivan County, passed away on Friday May 24, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY. He was 76. He was the son of the late Ralph and Edith Fister Heffley and was born on June 8, 1936 in Kutztown, PA.
Lowell was retired from his position as a Teacher for Liberty High School, where he taught from 1962 to 1996. He was a US Army Veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Peter's Church in Liberty, NY, a member of NYS Retired Teacher's Assn and he was active in various civic and community projects.
Survivors include his two sons, Jean-Jacques Heffley and his wife, Jodi, of Bristol, VA and Jean-Philippe Heffley and his wife Melanie of Berlin, NY; a special friend, Ellen Jaffe of Liberty, NY; brothers, Donald Heffley of Edgewood, FL, Malcolm Heffley of Pennsylvania, Ralph Heffley of Allentown, PA, Colin Heffley of Kutztown, PA and David Heffley of Delaware; a sister, Elaine Musser of Bally, PA, five grandchildren, Jessica, Joel, Alec, Kyle and Curtis and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Simonne Gasparini Heffley and his sister, Priscilla Messick
Visiting hours will be on Tuesday May 28, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Peter's Church, 264 N. Main St. Liberty, on Wednesday May 29, 2013 at 11 AM. Burial will follow the mass at Laurel Hill Cemetery in White Sulphur Springs, NY.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. To send a condolence to the Heffley family or for further information, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Edward Hofstee
Funeral Information
Home: Bethel, New York USA
Date of Death: May 11, 2013
Place of Birth: , Netherlands
Birthdate: February 19, 1923
Age: 90
Time of Service/Mass: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: Goshen Christian Reformed Church, Rt 17A Goshen, NY 10924
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Kauneonga Lake Location - 3534 Route 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY
Visitation Dates: Tuesday May 14, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
Biography
Edward Hofstee, age 90, passed away at his home on Saturday May 11, 2013. The son of the late Yme and Hermana Hofstee, he was born on February 19, 1923 in the Netherlands. Ed was married to the late Johanna vanderGoot Hofstee.
Ed was a life-long dairy farmer and was the owner-operator of Hofstee's Dairy of Distinction.
He and Johanna immigrated to the United States after their marriage in 1952. In 1967, Ed and Johanna moved their family to their farm in Bethel, NY. Farming, his family and his church were his life. He was a faithful member of The Goshen Christian Reformed hurch in Goshen, NY. He was also a member of the Farm Bureau and Cornell Cooperative Extension.
He is survived by a son, Peter, of Bethel; a daughter, Jannetta MacArthur and two grandsons, Matthew and Gregory MacArthur. His sisters-in-law, Jeske vanderGoot DeHaan, Gelly vanderGoot, Aike Hosftee, Annie Hofstee and his brother-in-law, Peter Vanderwerf , all of the Netherlands still survive, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Peter, Jaarig, Theodore, Jan and his sister, Klaasje.
A special thank you to Ed's caregiver, Christine Vitale, for her compassionate and loving care during his recent illness.
Friends may call on Tuesday May 14 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 3534 State Rt 55, Kauneonga Lak,e NY.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 15 at 11 AM at the Goshen Christian Reformed Church. Rev. David Coon will officiate.
Burial in the family plot will follow the services at Evergreen Cemetery, Route 17B in Bethel, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to Goshen Christian Reformed Church, Route 17A, Goshen, NY 10924, the Reformed Presbyterian Church, PO Box 208, White Lake, NY 12786 or to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Home, Kauneonga Lake, NY. Please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com for further information or to leave a condolence for the Hofstee family.
Mrs. Marie Raucci
Funeral Information
Home: Monticello, New York USA
Date of Death: May 7, 2013
Place of Birth: Liberty, New York USA
Birthdate: March 8, 1925
Age: 88
Time of Service/Mass: No Service
Location of Service/Mass: There are no services
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There is no visitation
Biography
Marie Bradley Raucci "Aunt Marie" passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday May 7, 2013 at Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY, where she briefly resided. She was 88 years of age.
Marie was born on March 8, 1925 in Liberty, NY, the daughter of the late Donald and Sabina Lopez Chavez Bradley.
Marie was a homemaker and worked at various restaurants as a waitress and cashier and she was a member of the White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Raucci; her two sons, James and Daniel Burr and her three siblings, Donald Bradley, Martha Conklin and Blanche Masters.
Marie leaves behind to cherish her memory her favorite nephews, many great-nieces and nephews; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild in the State of Florida.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Achieve for their excellent and loving care of Marie and her family during her stay.
A reception to honor her life will be held in the White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church Hall on Tuesday May 14, from 6 - 7:30 PM.
Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Sullivan County SPCA, PO Box 995, Rock Hill, NY 12775
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com
Mr. Harold W. Cross
Funeral Information
Home: Narrowsburg, New York USA
Date of Death: April 27, 2013
Place of Birth: Liberty, New York USA
Birthdate: January 22, 1945
Age: 68
Time of Service/Mass: No Service
Location of Service/Mass: There are no Services
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There is no visitation
Biography
Ms. Harriet "Betty" Atkins
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: April 26, 2013
Place of Birth: Liberty, New York USA
Birthdate: February 15, 1937
Age: 76
Time of Service/Mass: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Tuesday April 30 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
Biography
Harriet Elizabeth "Betty" Atkins
Liberty, NY
Harriet Elizabeth "Betty" Atkins, of Liberty, NY, entered into eternal rest on Friday April 26, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY. She was 76.
The daughter of the late Elmer and Irene Hunt Atkins, she was born on February 15, 1937 in Liberty, NY and was the youngest of 12 children. Betty was a retired Legal Secretary and was a life-long member of Liberty United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her 10 brothers, Edward, Walter, George "Shorty", Victor, Kenneth, Eugene "Hawk", Donald, Ralph, Allen "Skip" and Wayne and by one sister, Irene "Sis".
Betty was a lifetime resident in the Atkins family home. She leaves behind three sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Betty will forever be loved, missed and always remembered as "Aunt Bet".
Visiting hours will be on Tuesday April 30, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY. Funeral services are on Wednesday, May 1 at 11 AM at the funeral home. Rev. John Thomason will officiate. Burial will be in the Atkins family plot at Liberty Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Liberty United Methodist Church, 170 N. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754.
Mrs. Adrienne Molino
Funeral Information
Home: Rock Hill, New York USA
Date of Death: April 21, 2013
Place of Birth: New York, New York USA
Birthdate: September 18, 1937
Age: 75
Time of Service/Mass: No Service
Location of Service/Mass: There are no funeral services
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There is no visitation
Biography
Adrienne Molino, 75, of Rock Hill, NY, passed away on Sunday April 21, 2013 at the Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY.
There is no visitation and cremation was at the convenience of the family.
Mrs. Sally Ann Kavleski
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: April 17, 2013
Place of Birth: Monticello, New York USA
Birthdate: August 5, 1941
Age: 71
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11:45 AM
Location of Service/Mass: St. Peter's Church, 264 N. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Friday April 19, 2013 from 5 - 8 PM
Biography
Sally Ann Kavleski, a lifetime Sullivan County resident, passed away early on Wednesday morning, April 17, 2013 in the comfort of her home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was 71 years of age.
Sally was the daughter of the late George Warren and Margaret (Washington) Johnson and was born on August 5, 1941 in Monticello, NY.
After graduating Monticello High School, she attended Sullivan County Community College, graduating with her nursing degree. She worked as a registered nurse at Sullivan County Adult Care Center until her retirement. She was a member of St. Peter's Church in Liberty, a member of Cornell Cooperative Extension and a member of Liberty Elks Lodge #1545 where she had been responsible for county-wide advertising. She was always working with the public- from helping with Boy Scout events to teaching at craft seminars such as Ukranian Easter egg decoration.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, John M. Kavleski at home; their four sons, George Kavleski and his fiance, Lea Schiavello of Long Island, Richard Kavleski and his wife Petrina of Neversink, Joseph Kavleski of Youngsville and William Kavleski of Liberty; her sister, Mary Dresch of Monticello and three grandchildren, Connor, Griffen and Colin.
Friends may call on Friday April 19 from 5 - 8 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday April 19 at 11:45 AM at St. Peter's Church, 264 N. Main St. Liberty, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made in Sally's name to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or to St. Jude's Research Hospital- Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. For directions or to send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Louis D'Andrea
Funeral Information
Home: Livingston Manor, New York USA
Date of Death: April 15, 2013
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York USA
Birthdate: October 29, 1945
Age: 67
Time of Service/Mass: Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Laurel Hill Cemetery, White Sulphur Springs, NY
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There is no visitation
Biography
Louis D'Andrea, of Livingston Manor, NY, died on Monday April 15, 2013 at Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. He was 67.
The son of the late Benjamin and Josephine Mirenda D'Andrea, he was born on October 29, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY.
Louis was a Ground Service Manager for TWA at Kennedy Airport. He was a member of the Town of Rockland Zoning Board, a Home Inspector and was also a massage therapist, having worked at Kutscher's Hotel as a therapist.
Survivors include his wife, Elinor Palma D'Andrea, at home; his son, Devin D'Andrea and his wife Carrie of Philadelphia, PA; brothers, Placido D'Andrea and wife Katherine of Port Jefferson Station, NY and Attila D'Andrea and wife Klari of Florida; sisters, Josephine Chiaparrelli and Mary Napoli and husband Anthony, all of Staten Island, NY and several nieces and nephews.
Burial took place on Thursday April 18 at Laurel Hill Cemetery in White Sulphur Springs, NY.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. Please visit www. ramsaysfuneralhome.com to send a condolence to the D'Andrea family.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson
Funeral Information
Home: Monticello, New York USA
Date of Death: April 8, 2013
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York USA
Birthdate: September 12, 1945
Age: 67
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 55 St. John St. Monticello, NY 12701
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Monticello Location - 55 St. John Street, Monticello, NY
Visitation Dates: Saturday April 13, 2013 from 10 AM to 1 PM
Biography
Obituary
Elizabeth "Sandy" Ferguson, a longtime resident of Sullivan County, went to be with the Lord on Monday April 8, 2013 at her residence in Monticello, NY. She was 67.
She was the daughter of the late Henry and Mae Tompkins and was born on September 12, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY. Elizabeth was the sole proprietor of Liz's Place in Liberty, NY and graduated from Sullivan County Community College in Loch Sheldrake, NY with a degree in Business Management.
Special events during her life: She was a beloved mother to six children (one predeceased). She was a blessed loving grandmother to nine grandchildren. Elizabeth was always a giver in many ways. She would never turn a deaf ear and she opened her door to anyone in need. A strong-minded woman, she loved life and what it had to offer. She was greatly loved by many and will be greatly missed for her laughter, her honesty, her direct way of talking to people and the kindness she gave to many. Although she was not a member of any church, she loved the Lord Jesus and she praised his name highly. During Elizabeth's younger adulthood, she gave birth to six children, Tanganyika, Tanya, Lamy, Sheena, Anthony and Nordia.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories her five children; Tanya Tompkins, Laureano Lebron, Tasheena Lebron, Anthony Lebron and Nordia Tompkins; her nine grandchildren, Khalil, Olivia, Charisma, Tajhir, Ariana, Jewell, Jayden, Gabrielle and Leilani; her siblings, Nellie Mae Brown, Walker Lee Tompkins, Helen Brown, Mary Tompkins, Audrey Tompkins , Mollie Tompkins and Ellis Tompkins. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, as well as all of her friends at Regency Manor in Monticello, NY.
Visitation will take place on Saturday April 13, 2013 from Noon to 1 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 55 St. John St. Monticello, NY. Funeral services will be at the funeral home at 1 PM with Rev. Norman Graves officiating. Burial will immediately follow the services at Liberty Cemetery, Cold Spring Rd. Liberty, NY.
Mrs. Suzanne King Ardito
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: April 6, 2013
Place of Birth: cranton, Pennsylvania USA
Birthdate: September 2, 1938
Age: 74
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home-275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Saturday April 13, 2013 from Noon to 2 PM
Biography
Obituary
Suzanne King Ardito
Liberty, NY
Suzanne King Ardito, a longtime area resident, passed away on Saturday April 6, 2013 at Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. She was 74.
The daughter of the late James and Mary Hagerty King, she was born on September 2, 1938 in Scranton, PA.
Suzanne was self-employed as a Video Producer for Custom Video in Liberty, NY. She was a member of St. Peter's Church in Liberty, NY.
Survivors include her husband, George Ardito at home; her son, James Ardito and his wife Julie of Thompson Ridge, NY; her daughter, Alisa Ardito and her fiancée, Warren Stilwell of Middletown, NY; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother James King.
The Ardito family will receive friends on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from Noon to 2 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY. Memorial funeral services will be at the funeral home at 1 PM with Monsignor Edward Straub officiating.
To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com
Mr. Carlos A. Tchatal
Funeral Information
Home: South Fallsburg, New York USA
Date of Death: March 31, 2013
Place of Birth: , Argentina
Birthdate: March 26, 1960
Age: 53
Time of Service/Mass: No Service
Location of Service/Mass: There will be no Services
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There will be no visitation
Biography
Creamtion at Cedar Hill crematory, Middle Hope, NY.
Mrs. Shelley Sandra Farrell
Funeral Information
Home: White Lake, New York USA
Date of Death: March 30, 2013
Place of Birth: Sussex, New Jersey USA
Birthdate: August 20, 1965
Age: 47
Time of Service/Mass: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 3534 Rt 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Kauneonga Lake Location - 3534 Route 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY
Visitation Dates: Friday April 5, 2013 from 1-3 PM
Biography
Shelley Sandra Farrell, a longtime area resident, passed away on Saturday March 30, 2013 at her residence in White Lake, NY. She was 47.
The daughter of William and Helene Hall Congleton, she was born on August 20, 1965 in Sussex, NJ.
She is survived by her mother, Helene Vonderhorst and her husband Theodore of Brooksville, FL; daughter, Julee Berrios of White Lake, NY; brothers, William Congleton of Highbridge, NJ and Russell Congleton of Haskell, NY and sisters, Amy Congleton and Wendy Congleton, both of Pine Bush, NY.
Visiting hours are Friday April 5 from 1-3 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 3534 Rt 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM at the funeral home.
Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope, NY.
Mrs. Barbara M. Neumann
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: March 29, 2013
Place of Birth: , New Jersey USA
Birthdate: April 17, 1919
Age: 93
Time of Service/Mass: Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: First Presbyterian Church, 81 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: April 4, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church from 4 - 8 PM
April 5, 2013 from 11 - 1 pm at Nazare Memorial Home,Lyndhurst, NJ
Biography
Barbara M. Neumann, a homemaker and resident of Liberty, NY, passed away at her home on Friday March 29, 2013. She was 93.
Born on April 17, 1919 in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Murray Hill.
Barbara was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Liberty, where she was a former Elder and former operator of the Thrift Shop.
She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Thompson and her husband Glenn of Delray Beach, FL and Dlorah LaBarre and her husband Robert of Cedar Knolls, NJ; grandchildren, Pamela Bossert of Grahamsville, NY, Debbie Braun and husband Ernie of Stockholm, NJ, Jodie Magnotti and husband Lou of Memphis, TN and Jay LaBarre and wife Jill of Randolph, NJ ; great-grandchildren, Andrew Bossert, Austin Braun, Vito Magnotti, Arianna Magnotti, Jenna Braun and her great-great-grandchild, Gabriel Bossert. She was predeceased by her husband, Erwin Neumann and several brothers and sisters.
Friends may call on Thursday April 4, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church, 81 S. Main St. Liberty from 4 - 8 PM. Funeral services will be held at the church at 7:00 PM.
Further visitation will be held at Nazare Memorial Home, 403 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 on Friday April 5 from 11 -1 PM. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst, NJ.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 81 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. To send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Henry Marl
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: March 28, 2013
Place of Birth: Ellenville, New York USA
Birthdate: October 9, 1940
Age: 72
Time of Service/Mass: No Service
Location of Service/Mass: There will be no services
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There will be no visitation
Biography
Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope, NY.
Mrs. Mary L. Eperjesi
Funeral Information
Home: Swan Lake, New York USA
Date of Death: March 27, 2013
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York USA
Birthdate: January 7, 1939
Age: 74
Time of Service/Mass: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: St. Joseph's Church, Gale Rd., Mongaup Valley, NY 12762
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Kauneonga Lake Location - 3534 Route 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY
Visitation Dates: Monday April 1, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
Biography
Mary L. Eperjesi
Swan Lake, NY
Mary L. Eperjesi, of Swan Lake, NY passed away on Wednesday March 27, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown, NY. She was 74.
She was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Pierra Martin and was born on January 7, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY. Mary was a member of St. Peter's Church of Monticello.
Survivors include her husband loving Robert F. Eperjesi Sr. at home; her sons, Robert F. Eperjesi Jr. of Hamilton, NJ and Michael Eperjesi and his wife Nadine of Jonas Mountain, PA and two grandchildren, Ashley and Louis Eperjesi.
Friends may call on Monday April 1, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 3534 Rt 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY. Funeral services will be on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at 10 AM t St. Joseph's Church, Gale Rd., Mongaup Valley, NY.
Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope, NY.
To send an online condolence to the Eperjesi family, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Kinda Lou Jones
Funeral Information
Home: Loch Sheldrake, New York USA
Date of Death: March 26, 2013
Place of Birth: Parksville, New York USA
Birthdate: April 8, 1951
Age: 61
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Saturday March 30, 2013 from 11 AM to 1 PM
Biography
Kinda Lou Jones
Loch Sheldrake, NY
Kinda Lou Jones, a homemaker and a lifetime Sullivan County resident, passed away at her home in Loch Sheldrake on Tuesday March 26, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She was 61.
Kinda was the daughter of the late David and Florence Scott Dougan and was born on April 8, 1951 in Parksville, NY.
She leaves behind her husband, Walter Jones Sr., at home; sons, Michael Jones of Grahamsville, Wayne Jones of Binghamton, Matthew Jones of Grahamsville and Walter Jones Jr. of Monticello; daughter, Kathy Curry of New Windsor, NY; stepchildren, Alan Jones of Roscoe, Jason Jones of Liberty, Mary DeGraw of Monticello and Loretta VanAken of Woodbourne; brothers, Raymond Scott of Gilbert AZ, Pablo Rodriquez of Livingston Manor and Richard Rodriquez of Glen Wild; sister, Jennie Leibowitz of Youngsville; 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Saturday March 30 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 1 PM with Rev. Kenneth Rodgers officiating.
The Jones family requests that memorial contributions may be made in Kinda's memory to Jennie Leibowitz, 70 Hessinger-Laire Rd, Youngsville, NY 12791.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. To leave a personal condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com
Mr. Patrick John Kelly
Funeral Information
Home: Smallwood, New York USA
Date of Death: March 23, 2013
Place of Birth: New York, New York USA
Birthdate: January 8, 1973
Age: 40
Time of Service/Mass: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 3534 Rt 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Kauneonga Lake Location - 3534 Route 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY
Visitation Dates: Tuesday March 26, 2013 from 6-8 PM
Biography
Patrick John Kelly
Smallwood, NY
Patrick John Kelly, a lifetime Sullivan County resident, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 23, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY. He was 40.
Patrick was the son of John J. and Jean Weymouth Kelly and was born on January 8, 1973 in New York City. He was a tow truck driver for Sam's Towing in Liberty, NY.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents, John J. and Jean Kelly of Smallwood, NY; his fiancée, Deborah Fischer at home; sons, Patrick Kelly Jr. and Liam Kelly, both of Smallwood, NY; his sister, Jacqueline Zelewitz and her husband Bradley of Woodbury, NY and two nieces.
The family will receive friends today, Tuesday March 26, 2013 from 6 - 8 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 3534 Rt 55 Kauneonga Lake, NY. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 8 PM.
Cremation will be held at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope, NY.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc., Kauneonga Lake, NY. To send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Elfriede M. Koch
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: March 19, 2013
Place of Birth: Krempel, Germany
Birthdate: June 3, 1926
Age: 86
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Liberty, NY
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Friday March 22, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
Biography
Elfriede Margarite Koch
Liberty, NY
Elfriede Margarite Koch, a longtime area resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 19, 2013 at Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. She was 86.
Frieda was born on June 3, 1926 in Krempel, Germany to the late Diedrich Wilhelm Hesse and the late Wilhelmine Oelerich Hesse. In 1954, she came to this country with her husband Heinz Karl Koch(who was a master painter) and her daughter, Hilde. She then became a Citizen of the United States and was proud to be one.
She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Liberty, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid and she assisted in raising funds for the bell tower restoration at this historic site. Frieda had worked in the Liberty Central High School Cafeteria as a cook from the day the school opened. She was there for 26 years from 1963 to 1989. When she retired, she was presented with a plaque that said " For Your Unselfish, Untiring Dedication To The Students of Liberty Central School District." Frieda's was " The kids come first." She will be missed by all those who knew her and loved her.
She is survived by her daughter, Hilde Koch and her companion Robert E. Kavleski of Liberty, NY; her cousin, Robert D. Rose of Liberty, NY and her godson, John Zurawski and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Heinz Karl Koch, two brothers and a sister.
Friends may call on Friday March 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY. Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 23 at 11 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Liberty, NY. Rev. Johanna Andritz will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Liberty Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Restoration Fund, PO Box 1063, Liberty, NY.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. To send a condolence to the Koch family, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Ms. Loretta Mary Latimer
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: March 15, 2013
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York USA
Birthdate: November 16, 1953
Age: 59
Time of Service/Mass: Monday, March 18, 2013 at 8:30 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Monday March 18, 2013 from 7-9 PM
Biography
Loretta Mary Latimer, 59, of Liberty, NY, passed away on Friday March 15, 2013 at her home in Liberty, NY. The daughter of the late William and Mae Burnette, she was born on November 16, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY.
Survivors include sons, Frank Allen of Troy, NY and Charles Latimer of Liberty, NY; daughters, Wendy Mae Hindley of Ballston Spa, NY and Veronica Latimer of Liberty, NY; sister, Irene Hoff of Ballston Spa, NY; grandchildren, Megan Hindley, Olivia Hindley, Rebessa Allen, Frank Allen, Jackie Allen, Julie Latimer, Christopher Latimer and Mason Fingers and great-grandchildren, Candece and Jack Hindley.
Visiting hours will be on Monday March 18, 2013 from 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY. Funeral services will be at the funeral home at 8:30 PM with Monsignor Edward Straub officiating.
Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Newburgh, NY.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com
Mr. Dennis Joseph Walker
Funeral Information
Home: Hortonville, New York USA
Date of Death: March 7, 2013
Place of Birth: Jersey City, New Jersey USA
Birthdate: November 18, 1954
Age: 58
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery, Sunset Lake Rd. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates:
Biography
Dennis Joseph Walker, 58, passed away on Thursday March 7, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Tucson, AZ. He was the son of the late Ralph H. Walker and Lillian Nugent Walker and was born on November 18, 1954 in Jersey City, NJ.
Dennis was a graduate of Delaware Valley Central School and CCAF (Air Force). He was a Volunteer Firefighter and was a Deputy Sheriff for Sullivan County. He joined the US Air Force on Feb. 4, 1975 and made it his career, retiring in 1993 as a Technical Sergeant.
Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Hoover and her husband, Brett, of Livingston, Texas; sisters, Peggy Gray of Colorado, Liz Thompson and her husband, Joseph, of Symrna, NY and Daniele Edwards of Liberty; brothers, Danny Walker of North Branch, Jimmy Walker of Lake Katrine, NY and Kevin Walker of Livingston Manor, NY. and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Burial of Dennis's ashes will take place on Saturday April 13, 2013 at 3 PM with Military Honors at Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery, Liberty, NY.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. For further information, directions or to send a condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Kathryn E. Johnson
Funeral Information
Home: Parksville, New York USA
Date of Death: March 5, 2013
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York USA
Birthdate: October 13, 1922
Age: 90
Time of Service/Mass: Monday, March 11, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Green-Wood Cemetery,500 25th St.Brooklyn, NY 11232
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Sunday March 10, 2013 from 1-3 PM
Biography
Kathryn Emilie Johnson
Parksville, NY
Kathryn Emilie Johnson, 90, died on Tuesday March 5, 2013 at her residence in Parksville, NY.
Born on October 13, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter on the late Irvin Dunn and Louise C. Hitzelberger Dunn. Kathryn was a retired Private Investigator for Paragon Oil in New York, NY.
Survivors include her husband, Frank B. Johnson at home; sons, Scott L. Johnson and his wife Eileen and Glenn Johnson, all of New York City and two granddaughters, Amy and Zoe Johnson.
Friends may call on Sunday March 10, 2013 from 1-3 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty.
Graveside funeral services will take place on Monday March 11 at 1 PM at the family plot in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. Please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com to send a condolence to the Johnson family.
Mrs. Marie E. Graham
Funeral Information
Home: Bainbridge, Georgia USA
Date of Death: March 4, 2013
Place of Birth: Liberty, New York USA
Birthdate: October 9, 1965
Age: 47
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Friday March 8, 2013 from 7-9 PM
Biography
Marie E. Graham
Bainbridge, GA formerly of Neversink, NY
Marie E. Graham, of Bainbridge, GA and formerly of Neversink, NY, passed away on Monday March 4, 2013 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, FL. She was 47.
The daughter of the late John and Loretta Edwards Noren, she was born on October 9, 1965 in Liberty, NY.
Marie is survived by her husband, Danford Graham of Bainbridge, GA; her sons, Billy Hitchcock of Scottsboro, Alabama and Daniel Graham of Nashville, TN; her daughter, Sarah Pennell and her husband, Richard of Swan Lake, NY; her brothers, Jesse Noren and his wife Bobbi of Neversink, NY, Joseph Noren and his wife Susan of Neversink, NY and William Noren of Rochester, NY; sisters, Eva Gorton and her husband Clay of Hancock, NY, Cindy Utter and her husband Larry of Greeley, PA and Gail Gerow of White Lake, NY.; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be today, Friday, March 8, 2013 from 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Saturday March 9 at 1 PM with Rev. Kenneth Rodgers officiating. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery, Grahamsville, NY immediately following the services.
Memorial donations in Marie's name may be made to the Neversink First Aid Squad, PO Box 627, Neversink, NY 12765 or to Neversink Fire Dept., PO Box 468, Neversink, NY 12765.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc., Liberty, NY. For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Peter Lishinsky
Funeral Information
Home: Callicoon Center, New York USA
Date of Death: March 3, 2013
Place of Birth: , USA
Birthdate: March 4, 1928
Age: 84
Time of Service/Mass: Friday, March 15, 2013 at 2:15 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery, Sunset Lake Rd. Liberty, NY
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Friday March 15, 2013 from Noon to 2 PM
Biography
Ms. Marie Van Wert
Funeral Information
Home: Monticello, New York USA
Date of Death: March 1, 2013
Place of Birth: White Lake, New York USA
Birthdate: November 7, 1945
Age: 67
Time of Service/Mass: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 3534 Rt 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Kauneonga Lake Location - 3534 Route 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY
Visitation Dates: Tuesday March 5, 2013 from 1 - 3 PM
Biography
Marie L. Van Wert, a lifelong Sullivan County resident, passed away at the Kaplan Residence in Newburgh, NY after a long illness. She was 67.
The daughter of the late John and Ella Voss Van Wert, she was born on November 7, 1945 in White Lake, NY. Marie had worked as a clerk in the Monticello Shoprite.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Christopher Kaylor, of Liberty; her daughter, Tracy Kaylor, of Monticello; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Susan Lutz.
Friends may call on Tuesday, March 5 from 1-3 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 3534 Rt 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY. Funeral services will be at the funeral home at 3 PM. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Bethel, following the services.
The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Dinsmore and the staff at the Kaplan Residence for their compassionate care during Marie's illness.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Kauneonga Lake, NY. To send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Janet E. Perez
Funeral Information
Home: Monticello, New York USA
Date of Death: February 28, 2013
Place of Birth: New York, New York USA
Birthdate: December 6, 1963
Age: 49
Time of Service/Mass: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: St. Charles Cemetery, Conklin St. Farmingdale, NY 11735
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Tuesay March 5, 2013 from 7-9 PM
Biography
Mrs. Maria A. Garcia
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: February 26, 2013
Place of Birth: Harris, New York USA
Birthdate: December 20, 1921
Age: 91
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc., 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Friday March 1, 2013 from 7-9 PM
Biography
Maria A. Garcia
Liberty, NY
Maria A. Garcia, 91, of Liberty, died on Feb. 26, 2013 in at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY.
Maria was born on December 20, 1921 in Puerto Rico. She was a dental assistant for Dr. Schneider in New York City and she was a member of St. Peter's Church in Monticello, NY.
Survivors include her son, Orlando Rivera and his wife Cathy of Long Island; a daughter, Daisy Benton and her husband Tom of Liberty, NY; a sister, Delores Garcia of Breezy Point, NY; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husbands, Bruno Martinez and Felix Louis Rivera and her brother, Cale Garcia.
Friends may call on Friday, March 1, 2013 from 7 - 9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY. Funeral services will be on Saturday March 2 at 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery.
Mrs. Janet Sowinski
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: February 24, 2013
Place of Birth: Port Washington, New York USA
Birthdate: December 16, 1942
Age: 70
Time of Service/Mass: No Service
Location of Service/Mass: There will be no services
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There will be no visitation
Biography
Ms. Janet Muhlig
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: February 22, 2013
Place of Birth: Liberty, New York USA
Birthdate: September 14, 1953
Age: 59
Time of Service/Mass: No Service
Location of Service/Mass: There are no services
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There is no visitation
Biography
Mr. Joseph "Sonny" Feal
Funeral Information
Home: Hurleyville, New York USA
Date of Death: February 19, 2013
Place of Birth: Smithtown, New York USA
Birthdate: September 24, 1937
Age: 75
Time of Service/Mass: Monday, February 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Sunday February 24, 2013 from 7 - 9 PM
Biography
Joseph "Sonny" Feal
Hurleyville, NY and Bayshore, NY
Joseph "Sonny" Feal, 75, of Hurleyville, NY and Bayshore, Long Island, entered into rest on Tuesday February 19, 2013 in Liberty, NY. Joseph was the son of Caesar and Rebecca Feal and was born on September 24, 1937 in Smithtown, NY.
Sonny was an extremely patriotic man, serving his country during the Korean War. A Sergeant with the 101st Airborne, he earned his "Silver Wings" as a paratrooper. In addition, he was a past firefighter with the Hauppauge Fire Department. He retired from Roto-tron Electrical Corporation as President to settle down in Sullivan County. A true craftsman, he built a magnificent home. He was an avid boater, fisherman, hunter, motorcyclist, music enthusiast and a world traveler.
Left to remember this incredible man is his wife, Susan, at home; sons, Joseph Jr. of Pennsylvania, John of Long Island and Johnny of Livingston Manor; daughters, Laura, Patricia, April, all of Long Island and Torri of Swan Lake; grandchildren, Shane and Sage of Long Island and Kristen and Yvonne of Swan Lake; sister, Antoinette; brother, Caesar; sisters-in-law, Joanne and April and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Patricia and his parents.
It would be remiss not to mention his ever faithful Rottweiler, Clyde, who was always by his side. Sonny always cherished the times he spent with his gang of childhood friends, especially Billy- who were better known as the "Squirrel Club."
The family would like to thank the Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY for their care, compassion and understanding during his time there. A special thank you to Laura, Kaitlyn and Agnes.
Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects on Sunday February 24 from 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty. Funeral services will be on Monday at 11 AM at Ramsay's Funeral Home.
Burial with full Military Honors will immediately follow the services at Sullivan County Veteran's Cemetery, Sunset Lake Rd., Liberty, NY.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. For directions or to send a personal online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com
Mr. Arnulv O. Stensland
Funeral Information
Home: Monticello, New York USA
Date of Death: February 17, 2013
Place of Birth: , Norway
Birthdate: May 12, 1936
Age: 76
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: Monticello United Methodist Church,445 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701
Visitation Location: Monticello United Methodist Church
Visitation Dates: Saturday February 23, 2013 from 10 AM to 11 AM
Biography
Arnulv O. Stensland
Monticello, NY
Arnulv O. Stensland, a longtime area resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was 76 years of age. The son of the late Olaf J. and Anna Larson Stensland, he was born on May 12, 1936 in Norway.
Arnie was retired from New York Telephone Co. in Monticello, NY where he was a Central Office Telephone Technician. He was a US Army Veteran, having served from 1956 to 1958. He was a member of Monticello United Methodist Church, Monticello Elks Lodge #1544 and the Mid-Hudson Woodcarvers Guild. He was the owner and operator of Wee-Blooms Miniature Flowers. For their 50th Anniversary, he and his wife Gerry went to Norway to visit their exchange student.
Survivors include his wife Geraldine "Gerry" Stensland at home; son, Eric Stensland and his wife Donna of Syracuse, NY; daughter, Karen Farrell and her husband Raymond of Huntington Bay, NY; six grandchildren, Greta, Jack, Emma and Luke Farrell and Gavin and Grace Stensland and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Roy Stensland and a grandchild, Matthew Farrell.
The family will receive friends at the Monticello United Methodist Church, 445 Broadway, Monticello on Saturday February 23, 2013 from 10 AM to 11 AM. Services will take place at 11 AM at the church. Rev. John Thomason will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Monticello United Methodist Church, 445 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701 or to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. To send an online condolence to the Stensland family, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Keith B. Durante
Funeral Information
Home: Kauneonga Lake, New York USA
Date of Death: February 13, 2013
Place of Birth: Jersey City, New Jersey USA
Birthdate: April 29, 1954
Age: 58
Time of Service/Mass: Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 3534 Rt 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Kauneonga Lake Location - 3534 Route 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY
Visitation Dates: Sunday February 17, 2013 from Noon to 2 PM
Biography
Mr. Matthew M. Lombardi
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: February 8, 2013
Place of Birth: St. Mary's County, Maryland USA
Birthdate: June 30, 1987
Age: 25
Time of Service/Mass: Monday, February 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There will be no visitation
Biography
Matthew Michael Lombardi
Liberty, NY
Matthew Michael Lombardi, age 25, of Liberty, NY died suddenly on Friday February 8, 2013.
Matthew loved life and loved to make people laugh. Wherever he went, he always made people happy. He was loyal friend and would do anything to help someone who was down and out. Matt's love of music and of life drew people to him: his positive energy, his humor, and most of all, his compassion. His joyous soul inspired everyone he was around. He was loved by all and is someone we will never forget.
Our beloved son and friend, Matthew, is survived by his mother, Jill Lombardi of Liberty; his brother, Christopher Lombardi, stationed in Germany; his sister-in-law, Chastity Lombardi and his three nieces, Elyanna, Soleil and Sariah, all of Liberty, NY. He is also survived by two cousins, Anthony DeMondo of Jeffersonville, NY and Glyn Bryson of Liberty, NY and many extended friends and family.
Matthew was predeceased by his grandmother, Gloria Mitchell of Manhattan and his great-grandmother, Rose Rayford of Monticello, NY.
Funeral services will be on Monday February 18, 2013 at 7 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Matthew's name to Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse (MAPDA), PO Box 36901. Cook St. Suite 8 PMB 770, Palm Desert, CA 92211.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. For directions or to send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Ida L. Marchino
Funeral Information
Home: Willowemoc, New York USA
Date of Death: February 7, 2013
Place of Birth: New York, New York USA
Birthdate: May 2, 1921
Age: 91
Time of Service/Mass: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Forestburgh, NY 12777
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Monday February 11, 2013 from 5-8 PM
Biography
Ida L. Marchino, a homemaker and longtime resident of Willowemoc, NY passed away on Thursday February 7, 2013 in Rock Hill, NY. She was 91 years of age.
Ida was the daughter of the late Andrew and Maria Dorsi Migliorini and was born on May 2, 1921 in New York City.
She is survived by her two sons, Richard Marchino and his wife Jan of Roscoe, NY and Ernie Marchino and his wife Jean of Rock Hill, NY; her brother, Gino Migliorini and his wife Romina of Willowemoc, NY; two grandchildren, Lisa Hodny and Amy Coney; three great-grandchildren, Kailey Coney, Isabella Hodny and Katherine Hodny and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Peter Marchino in 2005 and by two brothers and two sisters.
Visiting hours will be on Monday February 11, 2013 from 5 to 8 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY.
Her Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday February 12 at 11 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Forestburgh, NY. Fr. Ivan Csete will officiate.
Memorial donations may be made in Ida's name to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1 Forestburgh Rd., Forestburgh, NY 12777.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. For directions or to send an online condolence to the Marchino family, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mr. James Blackmon Jr.
Funeral Information
Home: South Fallsburg, New York USA
Date of Death: February 6, 2013
Place of Birth: Pinehurst, North Carolina USA
Birthdate: January 9, 1945
Age: 68
Time of Service/Mass: Monday, February 11, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 55 St. John St. Monticello, NY 12701
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Monticello Location - 55 St. John Street, Monticello, NY
Visitation Dates: Monday February 11, 2013 from 11 AM to 1 PM
Biography
James Blackmon Jr. of South Fallsburg, NY and a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY. He was 68. He was born in Pinehurst, NC on January 9, 1945, the son of James Blackmon Sr. and Della Blackmon.
He retired as a trainer and Monticello Raceway and enjoyed being with family and friends.
He was predeceased by his father, James Blackmon Sr.; his beloved sister, Vivian Blackmon and his first wife, Laura Blackmon.
He leaves behind his wife of six years, Delores Blackmon and his stepson, Jamal Trent; his mother, Della Blackmon; his nephew, Bruce Blackmon and his loving cousin and BEST friend, James "Slim" Davis from Pinehurst, NC; his children, Linda Prioleau of Middletown, NY, Aleta Prioleau of Monticello, NY and Rosalyn Ryder and his son-in-law, Qaadir Ryder of Philadelphia, PA; his loving grandchildren, Felicia Barry, Rickey Bolden Jr., Douglas Moody, Dominique Prioleau, Jonathan Bryant, Anjuli Bryant, Simone Bryant, Christopher Barker and Casimir Trent. He was also blessed to have great-grandchildren; Neimonia, Nigel and Baby Zani. He will be sadly missed, but always in our hearts.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 11 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 55 St. John St. Monticello. Funeral services are at 11 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Norman Graves officiating. Burial will take place at Liberty Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Delores Blackmon, c/o Ramsay's Funeral Home, 55 St. John St. Monticello, NY 12701
Mrs. Elfriede Nellis
Funeral Information
Home: Smallwood, New York USA
Date of Death: February 4, 2013
Place of Birth: Vienna, Austria
Birthdate: December 19, 1925
Age: 87
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: St. Peter's Church 264 N. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There is no visitation
Biography
Burial will take place at Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery on Sunset Lake Rd. Liberty, NY immediately following the mass.
Ms. Roberta D. Horace
Funeral Information
Home: Roosevelt, New York USA
Date of Death: February 4, 2013
Place of Birth: Monticello, New York USA
Birthdate: February 19, 1959
Age: 53
Time of Service/Mass: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 55 St. John St. Monticello, NY 12701
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Monticello Location - 55 St. John Street, Monticello, NY
Visitation Dates: Tuesday February 12, 2013 at1 PM
Biography
Obituary
Roberta Denise Horace
Roosevelt, Long Island, formerly of Monticello, NY
Roberta Denis Horace, 53, died after a short illness at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, NY. on Monday February 4, 2013. She was born on Feb. 19, 1959 to the late Hosea Horace and Myrtle Lee Cleveland in Monticello, NY.
After graduating from Monticello High School, Roberta worked at Nassau County Medical Center before going on to work as a medical biller for Jzanus Healthcare Financial in Floral Park, NY until she became too ill to work.
Roberta touched many lives throughout her stay her on earth. She is most known and loved for her passion of cooking for her family and friends. No one ever had a reason to leave her home hungry as every Sunday was a day with plenty of food and entertainment at her home. A real math wizard, she graduated early with the class of 1976 because of her intelligence and passion for education. Roberta lived a simple but happy life.
She leaves to cherish her memories three sons, Keith Horace, Ziare and Jabahri White, all of Roosevelt, LI; a very special great-nephew, Korey Jones of Hartford, CT, who she loved dearly and raised as her very own son; her longtime companion, James White of Roosevelt, LI; three grandchildren, Keondra Morray Horace, Kylah Jeffries and Dylon Horace; three sisters, Helen Bonner of Plainville, CT, Janette Williams of Monticello, NY and Ethel Mason of Rochester, NY; two brothers, Harold Horace of Schenectady, NY and Gerry Horace of Monticello; a foster brother, William Merchant of Florida; six aunts, Annie Bell O'Bannon, Lilly Andrews, Mable Horace, Louise Massey and Annie Lee Kelly; 15 nieces and nephews; 18 great-nieces and nephews and 6 great-great-nieces and nephews and a host of cousins and friends. She was predeceased by four sisters, Virginia Brown, Jurdine Horace, Patricia Horace and Leona Horace and two brothers, Hosea Horace Jr. and Carl Horace.
Although her stay was short, the family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Mercy Hospital. It would be hard to pick out any nurses and assistants because all that had contact with Roberta were exceptional in their bedside manner while caring for her. We especially like to thank Dr. Mundia, Dr. M. Ali, Dr. Rajesh Rohatgi, Dr. Husani and PA Assistant Robyn and all that we may have missed. Thank you to Chaplin Gettman for all your assistance in doing what you do best.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday February 12 at 1 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 55 St. John St. Monticello, NY. Funeral services will be at the funeral home at 1 PM.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Monticello, NY. For directions or to send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Carolyn E. Barley
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: February 3, 2013
Place of Birth: Liberty, New York USA
Birthdate: October 20, 1917
Age: 95
Time of Service/Mass: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Location of Service/Mass: Liberty United Methodist Church, 170 N. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Tuesday February 5, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
Biography
Carolyn E. Barley
Liberty, NY
Carolyn E. Barley , a lifetime resident of Liberty, NY, passed away on Sunday February 3, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY at the age of 95.
She was born on October 20, 1917 in Liberty, NY to the late John H. and Edna Grant Ernhout.
She was the widow of Winfield Barley who predeceased her in 2007.
Carolyn was a graduate of Liberty High School and Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. Upon graduation, she returned to Liberty where she spent the remainder of her life. It was here she met "Win", the "Love of Her Life", to whom she was married for 66 memorable years.
She was a faithful life-long member of the Liberty United Methodist Church. During those many years she was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Couples Club, and the Church Choir. She was also the Director of the Junior Choir and volunteered in the church's thrift shop. She was a charter member of the Town of Liberty Volunteer Ambulance Corps and was active in the Catskill Region A.A.C.A. Carolyn was an officer of the Liberty-Loomis Hospital Auxiliary and co-ran the hospital's gift shop until the closing of the hospital. Later in her life, she enjoyed working for American Greetings as a merchandiser at Rite Aid in Liberty for over 15 years.
A family statement reads: Carolyn enjoyed some of the "Best Times of Her Life" volunteering at Liberty-Loomis Hospital where patients and visitors alike were met with a smile and made to feel that someone really cared. Family was the most important part of her life. Talking about her four granddaughters and five great-grandchildren always made her smile. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will always be remembered by those who met her as a "True Lady".
Carolyn is survived by one son, John Randy Barley and his wife Linda; two daughters, Cindy Short and her husband Don and Karen Jones and her companion Bill Beach, all of Liberty; four grandchildren, Amanda Short of White Lake, NY, Melissa Scheidelman and her husband Scott of Cazenovia, NY, Allison Pena and her husband Brian of Lexington, SC and Heather Barley and her companion Bill Lathrop of Columbia, SC; great-grandchildren, Jake, Alex and Abby Scheidelman and Laney and Gabby Pena; a cousin, Nancy Johnston and her special longtime friend Evelyn Case. She was predeceased by her son-in-law Arthur Jones.
Friends may call on Tuesday February 5, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 6, at 10:30 AM in the Liberty United Methodist Church, 170 N. Main St. Liberty with Rev. John Thomason and Rev. Duane Buddle officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Cemetery, Cold spring Rd., Liberty following the services.
The Barley family would appreciate memorial donations in Carolyn's name be made to the Liberty United Methodist Church, 170 N. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754.
Our sincere thanks to all of the Catskill Regional Skilled Nursing Unit staff and her "SNU family" for all the special care, friendship and love you gave to Mom during her time at SNU.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes, Inc. Liberty, NY. To send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Bernard Smith
Funeral Information
Home: Tamarac, Florida USA
Date of Death: January 27, 2013
Place of Birth: Liberty, New York USA
Birthdate: October 15, 1913
Age: 99
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Burial of ashes at Laurel Hill Cemetery, White Sulphur Springs, NY
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There is no visitation
Biography
Bernard Smith
Tamarac, Florida, formerly of Monticello
Bernard Smith, 99, passed away on January 27, 2013 in Tamarac, Florida. The son of the late Marion and Fred Smith, he was born on October 15, 1913 in Liberty, NY, one of seven brothers and one sister.
He married Gloria Pesetti Smith in 1948 and they happily celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1998 shortly before Gloria's death in 1999.
Bernie served 2 ½ years as a tail gunner in the US Army Air Corp from 1943 to 1945 while serving in the European Theatre during WWII. From the mid 1930's through the late 1950's, he was the manager of the Monticello Inn in Monticello, NY. He then went on to manage the Middletown Motel in Middletown, NY for approximately 20 years through to his retirement. Bernie, Gloria and their son, Chester retired to Del Ray Beach, Florida where he lived until Gloria's death in 1999. At the time of his death, he lived in Tamarac, Florida.
He is survived by his son, Craig Smith and his wife, Marge, of Big Pine Key, Florida; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his younger brother Leslie Smith, formerly of Monticello, who currently resides in Columbia, SC. and many nieces and nephews. His son, Chester Smith, passed away in 2009.
Burial of ashes will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Laurel Hill Cemetery in White Sulphur Springs, NY.
Arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. To send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Ms. Nadine E. Jones
Funeral Information
Home: Kauneonga Lake, New York USA
Date of Death: January 26, 2013
Place of Birth: New York, New York USA
Birthdate: March 5, 1932
Age: 80
Time of Service/Mass: Monday, February 4, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 3534 RT 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Kauneonga Lake Location - 3534 Route 55, Kauneonga Lake, NY
Visitation Dates: Monday February 4, 2013 from 10 AM to Noon
Biography
Nadine E. Jones, 80, of Kauneonga Lake, NY, passed away on January 26, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY.
The daughter of the late Albert Edwin Jones and Naomi Sexton, she was born on March 5, 1932 in New York City. Nadine was a self-employed photographer.
She is survived by two sisters, Emily Sherman of Monticello and Carol-lea Jones of New York City.
Visitation will be on Monday February 4, 2013 from 10 AM to Noon at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 3534 State Route 5, Kauneonga Lake, NY. Funeral services will be a t Noon at the Funeral home. Ginny Bossley will officiate.
Burial will follow the services at Evergreen Cemetery, RT 17B, Bethel, NY.
Mrs. Evalyn M. Brace
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: January 22, 2013
Place of Birth: Liberty, New York USA
Birthdate: January 4, 1922
Age: 91
Time of Service/Mass: Friday, January 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery, Sunset Lake Rd. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There is no visitation
Biography
Evalyn M. Brace, a lifelong resident of Liberty, entered into rest on Tuesday January 22, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY. She was 91.
The daughter of the late Harry and Florence Young, she was born on January 4, 1922 in Liberty, NY. Evalyn was a retired bookkeeper for Alan Gerry.
Her family will always remember her strength and the love she shared with them.
Survivors include her daughters, Linda Brehm and her husband Jack of Sparrowbush, and Janice Smith and her husband Bill of Liberty; her son, Ronald Brace of Liberty; grandchildren, Jackii Sepanek, John Brehm and his wife Joanne, Joanne Smith, and Billy Smith and his wife Cindy; great-grandchildren, Michael Sepanek, John and Tim Brehm, and Hayden and Brycen Smith. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Brace and her sister Jeanette MacNair.
The family would like to thank the nurses and aides at the nursing home where she spent her last months. We would also like to thank the doctors, nurses, aides and staff of 5 East at Catskill Regional Medical Center for the care and compassion they showed Mom and our family during her illness.
Graveside services will be held at Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery, Sunset Lake Rd. Liberty of Friday January 25, 2013 at 1 PM. Ginny Bossley will officiate.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Home, Liberty, NY. To send an online condolence to the Brace family, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com
Mr. Elias Mercado
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: January 22, 2013
Place of Birth: New York, New York USA
Birthdate: June 15, 1951
Age: 61
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Saturday January 26, 2013 from 11 AM to 2 PM
Biography
Elias Mercado, 61, of Liberty, NY passed away on Tuesday January 22, 2013 at Newton Memorial Hospital in Newton, NJ.
The son of the late Elias Mercado and Lucy Morales, he was born on June 15, 1951 in New York, NY.
He is survived by a brother, Miguel Sosa; two sisters, Felicita Gonzalez and Emerida Sosa and a niece Sylvia Vasquez.
Visiting hours will be on Saturday Janaury 26, 2013 from 11 am to 2 pm at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY. Funeral services will be a t 2 pm at Ramsay's Funeral Home with Monsignor Edward Straub officiating. Burial will take place at Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, NY.
Mr. Joseph Bottaro
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: January 18, 2013
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York USA
Birthdate: October 10, 1930
Age: 82
Time of Service/Mass: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Tuesday January 22, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM
Biography
Liberty, NY
Joseph "Poppy Joe" Bottaro passed away on Friday January 18, 2013 at Williamsport Regional Medical Center in Williamsport, PA after a brave battle with a brief illness. He was 82.
The son of Constantino and Catherine Giustra Bottaro, he was born on Oct. 10, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY.
There are no words powerful enough to impart the heart and strength of this wonderful man. An emptiness will exist in many hearts for a very long time. He lived his life simply and well. There are good men and Joe Bottaro was one of the best. He was loyal to his friends and was committed to his family. He was a very proud man.
His works of carpentry can be seen in private homes and local businesses in the Liberty area. For years he delighted in setting up the ice skating rink for kids in Liberty and he spent over 29 years working for the Village of Liberty Street Dept.
The only thing Poppy loved more than his family was fishing. With his familiar fishing hat, he found the best spots in the county and found joy in the sport. He loved old music, listening on his reel to reel, collecting coins and making models from wood. Poppy had a kind heart under his gruff exterior. Many of us knew his kindness first hand.
Poppy Joe leaves behind to remember him always, his wife, Dorothy Bottaro of Liberty; his sons, John Bottaro and his wife Raquel of Monticello, Paul Bottaro and his wife Christine of Liberty and Bruce Desmond and his wife Dorothy of Highland, NY and his brother, Paul Russo of Florida. He loved his grandchildren and leaves them behind with the heaviest of hearts: Ryann LaGattuta and her husband Luis of Woodbourne, Anthony Bottaro and his partner Scott of Myrtle Beach, SC, Dominic Bottaro of SC, Dion and Zoraida Bottaro of Monticello, Leslie, Jake and Kevin of Highland, Cheryl and Matthew of Liberty. Poppy also leaves his great-grandchildren; Jordan Reichenbaugh and Madison Kaufman of Woodbourne and Isabella Bottaro-Hamilton of Myrtle Beach, SC.
Poppy joins those who went before him, in God's light; his parents, Constantino and Kaye; infant son, Antonio; his Aunt Mary and Uncle Joe Ficara and his dearest friend, Ross Watson.
May our beloved Poppy Joe rest in God's very arms, his brightest light, his warmest love. He was a good, good man and we will miss him always.
Friends may call on Tuesday, January 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY.
Funeral services will be at Ramsay's Funeral Home in Wednesday, January 23 at 10 AM.
Monsignor Edward Straub will officiate.
Burial will follow the services at Liberty Cemetery, Cold Spring Rd. Liberty, NY
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. For directions or to send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Freda M. Magie
Funeral Information
Home: Rock Hill, New York USA
Date of Death: January 16, 2013
Place of Birth: Halstedess, United Kingdom
Birthdate: July 25, 1919
Age: 93
Time of Service/Mass: No Service
Location of Service/Mass: Services are private
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There is no visitation
Biography
Freda M. Magie, of Rock Hill, NY, passed away on Wednesday January 16, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY. She was 93.
The daughter of the late Frederick and Ada Potter, she was born on July 25, 1919 in Halstedess, England. She was the widow of Samuel Magie who died in 1976.
Freda had worked at Anna's Last Knit Shoppe in Monticello, NY. She was a member of Rock Hill United Methodist Church and a former member of Rock Hill Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include her son, Stephen Magie and his wife Lois of Rock Hill, NY; three grandchildren, Tina Foster, Tammy Brown and Christopher Magie and five great-grandchildren, Kayla Connolly Dzyre Wilks, Michael, James and Heather Foster.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Monticello, NY. Please visit our website, www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com to send a condolence to the family.
Mr. Michael DeMondo
Funeral Information
Home: Port St. Lucie, Florida USA
Date of Death: January 15, 2013
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York USA
Birthdate: June 27, 1928
Age: 84
Time of Service/Mass: Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 11:45 AM
Location of Service/Mass: St. Peter's Church, 264 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There is no visitation
Biography
Michael " Mike" DeMondo, 84, of Port St. Lucie, FL and formerly of Swan Lake, NY was born on June 27, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Anthony and Margaret DeMondo. Mike entered peacefully into rest on Tuesday January 15, 2013. He was a loving father, devoted husband and successful entrepreneur throughout New York and Florida.
Michael and his wife Stella had five children and resided on Long Island until they relocated to Sullivan County, where they owned and operated Adult Homes for fifteen years. They provided a nurturing secure home for their children. After the death of Stella, his loving wife of 38 years, he married Dolores DeRidder. Mike and Doris moved to a beautiful horse ranch in Loxahatchee, FL. In 2006, he retired to Port St. Lucie, FL, where he lived out his days with his wife of 23 years, happy and satisfied.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores DeMondo; son Michael DeMondo and his wife Kathleen; daughters, Jackie Puehlhorn, Patricia Bryson, Toni Williams and her husband Jim; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; stepchildren, John DeRidder, Donna Shaffer, Darlene DeRidder, Jill Garland, Claudine Mears and 5 step-grandchildren. He as predeceased by a son, James DeMondo, great-grandson, Michael DeMondo Jr.; great-grandson, Parker Anthony DeMondo; sisters, Anna McCaulley and Carmella Nocella.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday January 26, 2013 at 11:45 AM at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 264 N. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754. Monsignor Edward Straub will officiate.
Local arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Home, Liberty, NY. To send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com
Mr.. William Harvey Beseth
Funeral Information
Home: Liberty, New York USA
Date of Death: January 13, 2013
Place of Birth: Liberty, New York USA
Birthdate: December 19, 1927
Age: 85
Time of Service/Mass: No Service
Location of Service/Mass: Services will be private
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There is no visitation
Biography
William H. Beseth, a lifelong resident of Liberty, NY, died on Sunday January 13, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY. He was 85.
The son of the late Harvey John and Vilda Adelaide Sprague Beseth, he was born on Dec. 19, 1927 in Liberty, NY.
He was a retired florist with his family business, Main St. Greenhouses in Liberty. He was also a US Navy Veteran having served his country from 1946 to 1951.
Survivors include his daughter, Barbara Beseth and her companion of 12 years, Kevin Corrigan of Liberty and two grandsons, Keith Ward and Jason Gershowitz.
There will be no visitation and services will be private. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope, NY
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. 845-292-7160 www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com
Mr. Justin Harrington
Funeral Information
Home: Loch Sheldrake, New York USA
Date of Death: January 12, 2013
Place of Birth: Narrowsburg, New York USA
Birthdate: September 23, 1925
Age: 87
Time of Service/Mass: No Service
Location of Service/Mass: Services will be private
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There is no visitation.
Biography
Justin R. Harrington, 87, of Loch Sheldrake, passed away at his home on Sat. Jan. 12, 2013 after a long illness.
He was the son of the late Justin and Margaret Harrington and was born on Sept. 23, 1925 in Narrowsburg, NY. He was a retired truck driver for K & S Wholesalers in Liberty, NY.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel Porter Harrington at home; sons, Jack Porter of Liberty, Justin Porter and Jospeh Harrington, both of Grahamsville; daughters, Jolene Wilson of Swan Lake, JoAnn Tremper(Kevin) and Janelle Whitney (Arnold), of Loch Sheldrake; sister, MaryAnn Harrington of NJ; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson, Barry Wilson Jr.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. 845-292-7160
Mrs. Emily H. Abplanalp
Funeral Information
Home: Swan Lake, New York USA
Date of Death: January 10, 2013
Place of Birth: New York, New York USA
Birthdate: September 29, 1919
Age: 93
Time of Service/Mass: Monday, January 14, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Sunday January 13, 2013 from 4-6 PM
Monday January 14, 2013 from Noon to 2 PM
Biography
Emily H. Abplanalp a lifetime area resident, passed away on Thursday January 10, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY. She was 93 years of age.
Mrs. Abplanalp was born on September 29, 1919 to the late Lorenz and Katherine Blaha Hyncik in New York City. She was the widow of Clifford Abplanalp. She proudly served as a civilian Air Force spotter during WWII.
Survivors include her daughter, Vivian Hanslmaier of Swan Lake and two grandchildren, Ryan Hanslmaier and Lori Gradwohl along with one great-granddaughter, Emily.
Visitation will take place on Sunday January 13, 2013 from 4to 6 PM and on Monday January 14, 2013 from Noon to 2 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 South Main Street, Liberty, New York.
Funeral services will be held on Monday January, 14, 2013 at 2 PM at the Funeral home with Ginny Bossley officiating. Burial will immediately follow the services at Old Jeffersonville Presbyterian Cemetery in Jeffersonville, N.Y.
Memorial contributions may be made to the White Sulphur Springs Fire Dept. White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787 or to Briscoe Community Dam Assn., PO Box 557, Jeffersonville, NY 12748.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes, Inc., Liberty, N. Y. For directions or to send a personal condolence to the Abplanalp family, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Fred Kavleski
Funeral Information
Home: Ferndale, New York USA
Date of Death: January 9, 2013
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York USA
Birthdate: February 1, 1916
Age: 96
Time of Service/Mass: Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 1:30 PM
Location of Service/Mass: Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754
Visitation Location: Ramsay's Liberty Location - 275 South Main Street, Liberty, NY
Visitation Dates: Saturday January 12, 2013 from 7 - 9 PM
Biography
Fred Kavleski a lifetime area resident, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Castle Point VA Medical Center after a short illness. He was 96 years of age.
Born on February 1, 1916 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Michael and Helen Kowalewich He was a veteran of WW II having served in the U S Army in Europe. He was a retired dairy farmer and school bus driver who loved his farm and loved to polka. Fred will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
He was the widower of Anne Kavleski who died in 1997.
Survivors include his sister, Lillian Hutchinson of Middletown, formerly of Ferndale; his son, Robert of Ferndale, NY and his companion Hilde Koch of Liberty; his daughter, Lola Riddick and husband Keith of Middletown, NY; two granddaughters, Laura Riddick of Ferndale and Susan Riddick Kacmar and husband Peter of Dumfries, Va. and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty
Funeral services will be conducted by the family on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. at Ramsay's Funeral Home
Private burial will be held at the Liberty Cemetery, Cold Spring Road, Liberty, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc., Liberty, NY. For directions or to send a personal condolence to the Kavleski family, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.
Mr. George C. Fornasari Jr.
Funeral Information
Home: Kauneonga Lake, New York USA
Date of Death: January 4, 2013
Place of Birth: Bronx, New York USA
Birthdate: May 17, 1949
Age: 63
Time of Service/Mass: No Service
Location of Service/Mass: Memorial services will be held at a future date.
Visitation Location:
Visitation Dates: There is no visitation
Biography
George C. Fornasari, a retired railroad worker for Amtrak in New York City, passed away in Friday January 4, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY. He was 63.
Born on May 17, 1949 in the Bronx, he was the son of the late George C. and Josephine nee Giacobone Fornasari.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Bonifatto Fornasari of Las Vegas; daughters, Allison Stotz and Stephanie Fornasari, both of Las Vegas; brother, Dennis Fornasari and his wife Jeanette of White Sulphur Springs, NY; sister, Virginia Picard and her husband Albert of White Sulphur Springs, NY; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill crematory in Middle Hope, NY and memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.
For your convenience, three locations:
Liberty, NY 12754
275 South Main Street
Phone: (845) 292-7160
Monticello, NY 12701
55 St. John Street
Phone: (845) 794-2700
