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SADIE (BUTINDARO) DORAN

GREELEY, PA — Sadie Doran, seamstress, died July 29, 2003 at Wayne Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was 72.

The daughter of the late Giovanni and Nicolina Liberty Butindaro, she was born in Brooklyn, NY and resided in Levittown, NY.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Giordano of Farmingville, NY and Kathy Washburn of Levittown, NY; one son, John R. Marsh of Greeley, PA; one sister, Mary Arbanese of Fairmount, WV; four granddaughters and five grandsons.

MARY FAYBICK

MONTICELLO, NY — Mary Faybick, a seamstress for Helen Morrell Elegant Fashions of Wurtsboro and a longtime resident of the area, died Friday, August 1, 2003 at the Roscoe Community Nursing Home. She was 83.

The daughter of the late Stephan and Julie Laso Barna, she was born November 21, 1919 in Czechoslovakia.

She was a member of the Ladies of the Knights of Columbus, St. Peter’s Church of Monticello, AARP of Bethel and Bethel Senior Association.

Survivors include her daughter, Jean Schuberth of Smallwood; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, Emil Faybik.

Memorial contributions in the deceased’s name may be made to the St. Peter’s Church Building Fund, Monticello, NY.

HELEN GOETKE

ELDRED, NY — Helen Goetke, a homemaker and 28-year resident of the area, died Saturday, August 2, 2003 at home. She was 75.

The daughter of Daniel and Celia Glynn Dresch, she was born on June 10, 1928 in Brooklyn.

She was a member of St. Anthony’s Church of Padua, Yulan, AARP and was active in the Highland Seniors group.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Tony Goetke, at home; her son, Anthony Goetke and his wife, Diane; her daughters, Anne O’Neill and her husband Sean of Hawthorne, NJ and Mary McEneaney and her husband, “Scott” of Highland Lake; one brother, Dan Dresch; eight grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Memorial contribution may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.

DANIEL KOLETAR

SAN DIEGO, CA — Daniel Koletar, a custom spa builder for Ultra Bath in Escondido, CA, died Thursday, July 31, 2003 at Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was 26.

The son of John and Judith Agrella Koletar, he was born on November 26, 1976 in Monticello.

He was the husband of Sita Davi Koletar, who died with him.

Survivors include his mother, Judith Langenfeld and her husband Edward of Rock Hill, NY; a daughter, Rasa Lila Koletar, eight and a son, Chaitin Daniel Koletar, 11 months, both of San Diego; three brothers, Brian Mieczkowski of Warwick, NY, Shane Mieczkowski of Rock Hill and John Reeves of Mongaup Valley, NY.

He was predeceased by his father, John Koletar, who died on July 24, 2003.

A unified memorial service was held for Daniel and Sita on Tuesday, August 5 at Ramsay’s Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established for their children, Rasa and Chaitin. Contributions may be sent to: Mrs. Judy Langenfeld, PO Box 146, Rock Hill, NY 12775.

SITA DAVI KOLETAR

SAN DIEGO, CA — Sita Davi Koletar, a payroll supervisor for Birmingham Press in San Diego, CA, died Thursday, July 31, 2003 in Kauneonga Lake as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was 25.

The daughter of Philip and Patricia Carrozza Gallelli, she was born on September 28, 1977 in New York City.

She was the wife of Daniel Koletar, who died with her.

Survivors include her mother, Pat Carrozza of San Diego, CA; her father, Phillip Gallelli and wife Lory of San Diego; a daughter, Rasa Lila Koletar, eight and a son, Chaitlin Daniel Koletar, 11 months, both of San Diego; four sisters, Priya Gallelli, Sunita Gallelli, Janaki Gallelli, Daniella S. Holliday and her husband Kevin all of San Diego; two brothers, Julien Strampello and his wife Melody and Arjuna Gallelli all of San Diego.

A family statement reads, “Sita and her husband, Daniel, radiated with love and happiness. They were the embodiment of true love. Always in the service of Krsna.”

A unified memorial service for both Daniel and Sita was held on Tuesday, August 5 at Ramsay’s Funeral Home.

A second memorial service will be held in San Diego at a future date.

Cremation was held at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope.

In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established for their children, Rasa and Chaitlin. Contributions may be sent to: Mrs. Judy Langenfeld, PO Box 146, Rock Hill, NY 12775.

OLIVER LAWRENCE McCAGUE

MONTICELLO, NY — Oliver Lawrence McCague, an artist, entrepreneur and outdoorsman, died Thursday, July 31, 2003. He was 29.

The son of Joan Curtin and Francis McCague, he was born on February 13, 1974 in Manhattan, NY and grew up in the United States and the Republic of Ireland.

Survivors include his mother, Joan and his father Francis; his wife, Alpa Patel; two sons, Rikheil Patel and Conal McCague; his grandmother, Joan Curtin; two brothers, Steven and Kevin McCague; as well as many other family members in both the United States and Ireland.

Donations in Oliver’s name can be made to the family.

KATHLEEN (MILLER) TORRE

HAWLEY, PA — Kathleen (Miller) Torre, secretary for Philadelphia Electric Co., died July 28, 2003 at Mercy Hospital in Scranton, PA. She was 77.

The daughter of the late Lillian Schenckle, she was born in Abington, PA.

Survivors include her husband, James V. Torre of Hawley, PA; one son, Daniel Torre of Quakertown, PA; two daughters, Deborah Torre and Denise I. Dunn, both of Quakertown; one brother, Richard Miller of Hatboro, PA; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

MARIE M. WINGERT

LONG EDDY, NY — Marie “Mary” Malloch Wingert of Mountaindale, a lifelong resident of Long Eddy and an employee in nursing homes and at a state hospital, died Sunday, July 27, 2003, at her home. She was 78.

The daughter of the late Olin and Olga Littelle Malloch, she was born March 27, 1925, in Long Eddy. She was the widow of John Wingert Sr. who died September 9, 1989.

During war times, she worked in local factories. Her most important job was being a dedicated homemaker for her family. Her countless hours were spent singing, dancing, cooking, joking and spending time with family, which filled many pleasurable days.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John Jr. and Linda Wingert of Mountaindale and Fred and Susan Wingert of Liberty, NY; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane and Jose Alcala; a sister, Lorene Caswell of Sheridan, OR; a brother, Sidney Malloch of Madison, WI; a sister-in-law, Viola Fulton of Cochecton Center, NY; a brother-in-law, Harry Wingert and his wife, Libby of Yulan, NY; seven grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Olive Hay and Helen Brush.

 
 
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