MILDRED AMOR

HONESDALE — Mildred Amor of Honesdale, a former genealogist at the Wayne County Historical Society and a long time area resident, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at the Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was 73.

Daughter and last surviving member of the Percy and Flora Lyons Amor family, she was born June 22, 1928 in Philadelphia.

She was a graduate of Honesdale High School and was a recipient of a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marywood University. She attended St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Honesdale.

Survivors include five nieces, Mildred Sweeney of Pittsburgh with whom she resided, Carole Muller of Washington DC, Melodie Whiteley of Rogers, AK, Margaret Banks of Honesdale and Mai Lei Harendza of Dallas, TX; a grandniece and a grandnephew, both of Pittsburgh.

A memorial service was held at the Hessling Funeral Home in Honesdale. The Rev. Kenneth Buckwalter, pastor of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne Unit, American Cancer Society, 27 Main St., Honesdale, PA 18431.

EDWARD F. BRADY

HONESDALE — Edward Brady of Honesdale, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, June 24, 2001. He was 82.

Son of Patrick and Bridget McMahon Brady he was born March 3, 1919 in New York City.

He was a US Army and Navy veteran in World War II and the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Brady; a son, Daniel and wife Ann of Honesdale; three grandchildren, Patrick, Michael and Julia, all of Honesdale; step-sons Kevin O’Brien of New Milford, NJ and John O’Brien of St. Cloud, FL; a brother, Stephen of Niantic, CT and a sister, Mary McCarthy of Moonachie, NJ.

He was predeceased by three brothers, Thomas, John and Frederick.

A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary Magdalen’s Church in Honesdale. Cremation followed at Maple Hill at Salem Crematory in Archbald.

GERTRUDE RASMUSSEN BRUECKNER

HONESDALE — Gertrude Rasmussen Brueckner of Honesdale, died Friday, June 22, 2001 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale following a brief illness.

Daughter of the late Gus and Matilda Kenner Seifert, she was born November 10, 1908 in Germany.

Survivors include a sister, Margaret Wilsch of Germany; nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Ellen Rasmussen Costello.

Following cremation, burial took place in Indian Orchard Cemetery in Texas Township.

RICHARD DOEINCK

ELDRED — Richard Doeinck of Eldred, a retired aircraft mechanic for American Airlines and a 26-year area resident, died Monday, June 25, 2001 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. He was 80.

Son of Adolph and the late Leila Hasbrouck Doeinck, he was born September 29, 1920 in Liberty.

He joined the Liberty Fire Department at the age of 17. He was a past officer, chief, president, fire commissioner and 21-year member of the Melville Fire Department in Melville, Long Island, NY. He was a 25-year member of the Yulan Fire Department and the Yulan Fire Police; a lifetime member of the Excelsior Sportsman’s Club, where he was on the board of directors; a member of the New York Association of Fire Chiefs, a certified emergency medical technician; and a member of the Highland Seniors.

Survivors include his wife, Sally Doeinck, at home; two sons, Dennis of Liberty and Wayne of Mastic; a daughter, Karen Wirth of Centereach; a sister, Alice Jones of Eldred; and six grandchildren.

Services were held at Gray-Rasmussen Funeral Hone in Barryville. Burial was private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Yulan Fire Department, Yulan, NY 12792 or the American Legion Ambulance Service, PO Box 63, Eldred, NY 12732.

CATHERINE ADA HILL

HONESDALE — Catherine Ada Hill of Honesdale, a retired administrator for the Traveler’s Insurance Co. of Providence, RI, and a 10-year area resident, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, June 24, 2001. She was 77.

Daughter of the late Wentworth and Marion Parker Hill, she was born in New York City.

Survivors include four nephews, Richard Ostrow of Beach Lake, Thomas Ostrow of East Stroudsburg, Michael Ostrow of Stanhope, NJ and Gene Ostrow of Mt. Laurel, NJ; a niece, Maryann Stutzer of Mount Holly, NJ; a brother, Henry of Bergenfield, NJ; nieces grandnieces and grandnephews.

A memorial service will be held at a time to be announced.

GEORGE FREDERICK HOFFMAN, JR.

KITTY HAWK, NC — George Frederick Hoffman, Jr. of Kitty Hawk, NC, a retired New York State Trooper and former resident of the Narrowsburg area for 47 years, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001 in Sentara Barco Nursing Home in North Carolina. He was 71.

Son of George Frederick, Sr. and Florence Veronica Webb Hoffman, he was born December 18, 1929 in Monticello.

He was a US Navy veteran, serving as an engineman, first class.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, at home; a daughter, Alice Read of Malvern, PA; three sons, Charles Kinne of White Lake, Phillip of Newburgh and Richard with the US Coast Guard; and many siblings.

A graveside service took place in the Lava Cemetery in Narrowsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Naval Institute, 2062 Generals Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

HELEN K. JURGENSEN

HAWLEY — Helen K. Jurgensen of Woodloch Springs, Hawley, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, June 25, 2001. She was 83.

Daughter of the late Garrett and Julia Duvalois Kuiken, she was born May 11, 1918 in Paterson, NJ.

She was a member of the Wyckoff Reformed Church in Wykoff.

Survivors include a son, Charles and wife Wanda of Honesdale; a daughter, Diane E. of Bristol, PA; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; a brother, John D. Kuiken of Midland Park, NJ; a sister, Gertrude Garratson of Brick Township, NJ.

She was predeceased by a brother, Louis Kuiken.

Services were held in the Wyckoff Reformed Church. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Central United Methodist Church of Honesdale Building Fund, 10th and Church Streets, Honesdale, PA 18431.

NEIL MAREE

MILANVILLE — Neil Maree of Milanville, a heavy equipment operator and lifetime area resident, died Saturday, June 30 at Wayne Memorial Hosptal. He was 59.

The son of John Maree, he was born October 7, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ.

Survivors include his wife, Majorie, at home; his father of Fort Meyers, FL; five sons, Daron of Beach Lake, Anthony of Honesdale, Dale of North Carolina, Wayne of Smallwood and Warren of Milanville; a daughter, Donna Dexter of Beach Lake; a brother, John; 11 grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 6 at 10:00 a.m., at Rasmussen & Sons Funeral Home, in Narrowsburg. The Rev. William Rushik will officiate. Cremation will take place at the Twin Tier Crematory in Endicott, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Ulster County Unit, 159 Green St., Kingston, NY 12401.

BORGHILD BETTY A. MATTHEWS

ROWLAND — Borghild Betty A. (Magnussen) Matthews, a homemaker and 26-year area resident of Rowland who formerly resided in North Port, FL and Garden City Park, NY, died Saturday, June 30, 2001 following an illness. She was 88.

Daughter of Carl and Josephine Magnussen, she was born in Brooklyn, NY. She was the widow of Arthur Matthews.

She was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church, in Rowland; and Sons of Norway, Bernt Balchen, 3/566 Chapter, where she served as cultural director. She was a former member of the North Port Lioness Club #7475.

Survivors include two daughters, Doris Bright and Carol Glass, both of Rowland; a son, Gene Matthews of North Port, FL; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at the Bethel Lutheran Church on Friday, July 6 at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Elwood E. Mather, interim pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Rowland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Lutheran Church, Church Road, Rowland, PA 18454.

GENE ANNE TITUS

MILFORD — Gene Anne Titus of Milford, a former tax assessor for Pike County and a 50-year Milford resident, a descendent of original Milford settler, George Buchanan, died Friday, June 29, 2001. She was 76.

Daughter of Harry and Eugenie M. O’Brien Buchanan, she was born in Hackensack, NJ on July 22, 1925.

She was the granddaughter of Annie R. Buchanan, founder of Cliff Park Inn and Golf Course. She worked in local real estate for many years and was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Milford.

Survivors include a brother, Harry W. Buchanan III and wife Barbara C.; six nieces and nephews; and cousin, Barbara J. Buchanan.

A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Tuesday, July 3, 2001 at St. Patrick’s Church in Milford. The Rev. Eugene Gunning officiated. Burial was in Milford Cemetery in Dingman Township.

LOUISE J. VANGORDER

HONESDALE — Louise J. Van Gorder of Honesdale, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday, June 27, 2001. She was 78.

Daughter of the late Louis and Marie Akerman, she was born in Dom Basle sur Muerthe, France.

She was a member of the Honesdale Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Survivors include her husband, Duane M. Van Gorder; two daughters, Desiree M. Olver of Beach Lake and Audrey L. Zarkoski of St. Charles, MO; four grandchildren; a sister, Marie Therese of Montigny les Metz, France; and a brother, Raymond Akerman of Nancy, France.

A memorial talk was given by Elder George Eroh from the Honesdale Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Burial was in the Beach Lake Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 738 South Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.