HAROLD R. BUDDENHAGEN

HOBE SOUND, FL — Harold R. Buddenhagen, a resident of The Manors of Hobe Sound, died May 9, 2006. He was 84.

Buddenhagen was born in Beaver Brook, in Tusten, NY and moved to Hobe Sound 23 years ago.

He worked as a paver operator engineer with County Asphalt in Tarrytown, NY until his retirement.

He served in the Army during World War II. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Romelia E. Buddenhagen of Hobe Sound; a daughter, Erial A. Seeley of Oneonta; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his brother, Howard Buddenhagen.

Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospices Foundation, 1201 S.E. Indian St. Stuart, FL 34997.

GEORGE A. CONNELLY

HAWLEY, PA — George A. Connelly, a resident of Hawley and a former resident of Beach Lake, Lackawaxen and Lake Hopatcong, NJ, died Friday, May 12, 2006 at Wayne Memorial Hospital following an illness.

The son of the late Archibald and Elizabeth Kintsch Connelly, he was born in Philadelphia.

He attended the School of Industrial Arts in New York and was an artist and painter who had several gallery shows. He later became a restaurant manager until his retirement.

He was of Roman Catholic faith.

Connelly is survived by his wife and best friend of 32 years, Gloria Connelly; three sons, George Connelly Jr., Peter Connelly and Scott Furer and his wife Jacki; three daughters, Sharon Furer, JoAnn Elswick and Robin Furer; his grandchildren, Kaitlin, Karissa, Lynn, Jodi, Megan, Maureen and Alexis Esposito; and a great-grandson.

He was predeceased by a son, Martin Furer, and a grandson, Michael.

Services were held on Tuesday, May 16 at Teeters First Chapel in Hawley with the Reverend Norman R. Beighley, pastor of Bethel Lutheran Church of Rowland, officiating.

Interment is in Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, NY.

JOAN M. CONWAY

HONESDALE, PA — Joan M. Conway, a resident of Honesdale, died Friday, June 2, 2006 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. She was 66.

The daughter of Mary Cerio Ventura and the late Thomas Ventura, she was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 20, 1939.

Conway is survived by her children, Kevin Mulligan of Beach Lake, John Mulligan of Honesdale, Mary Ellen Lapoint of Beach Lake and Jean Ozga of Pittsburg; a brother, Thomas Ventura of NJ; six grandchildren; 16 nieces and nephews; and 21 great nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Conway, who died on May 29, 2004.

A memorial Mass was celebrated on Friday, June 9 at St. John the Evangelist Church.

BEVERLY MITTERWAGER HOUGHTALING

HONESDALE, PA — Beverly Mitterwager Houghtaling died Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale. She was 75.

The daughter of the late Louis and Eleanor Buddenhagen Mitterwager, she was born May 4, 1931 in Callicoon, NY.

Houghtaling was a homemaker and lifetime area resident. Her greatest joys in life were her children, her grandchildren and her family. She enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, trips to Amish country, her cat “Tippy” and family holiday gatherings.

She is survived by five sons, Louis and his wife Veronica of Galilee, Lyle and his wife Deborah of Long Eddy, NY, Dale and his wife Janet of Callicoon, NY, Keith and his wife Diane of Callicoon, NY, and Robert and his wife Zhanna of Beaverton, OR; a daughter, Dolores Frick and her husband Lawrence of Galilee; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; five sisters, Gladys Houghtaling and her husband Verne of Callicoon, NY, Louise Houghtaling of Prompton, Cheryl Porter and her husband Frances of Long Eddy, NY, Gail Peake of Long Eddy, NY, and Karen Hubert and her husband Thomas of Fremont Center, NY; a brother, Kenneth Mitterwager; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Arnold Houghtaling; a son, Terry; and a grandson, Levi Houghtaling.

Services were held on Friday, June 9 at the Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home in Callicoon, NY.

Interment is in Pine Mill Cemetery in Pine Mill.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, or the Disabled American Veterans Association.

HARRY KIESENDAHL

SCRANTON, PA — Harry Kiesen-dahl, founder of Woodloch Pines Resort, died at CMC Hospital in Scranton on Monday, June 5, surrounded by his family. He was 80.

Kiesendahl was born January 16, 1926 to John W. and Agnes (Lintz) Kiesendahl in Ridgewood, NY. He attended Baldwin High School where he met his wife, Mary Mould, whom he married in 1944. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served on the U.S.S. Kendrick until 1945.

Upon his return to civilian life, he opened two ice cream parlors on Long Island, NY. When his work took him away from his family, he moved to the Pocono Mountains where family members could work side by side. Woodloch Pines began as a 15-room boarding house, and under his direction grew to a resort with 350 rooms and 900 employees. Harry’s value of family drove his vision for Woodloch. He achieved his goal of creating an environment where families could spend time together.

His love of Northeastern Pennsylvania and personal leadership led him to promote tourism in the region and throughout the state, recognizing the necessity for organized promotional efforts. He was the founder and first president of the Pennsylvania Travel Council (PTC). As such, he developed the state motto, “You’ve got a friend in Pennsylvania.” His leadership and influence have in no small way been responsible for the growth and effectiveness of this organization.

Extremely active in community affairs, he was a member of the board of Wayne County Memorial Hospital, the PA Tourism and Lodging Association and the Governor’s Small Business Advisory Council. He also served on the advisory board of the AM Skier Insurance Agency.

When he was not working, Harry was spending time with his family. Whether serving a bountiful meal, leading a bike ride on the beach in Hilton Head, SC, or riding his tractor across his great property in Hawley, his favorite moments were at home with his loved ones.

Known as “Uncle Harry” to many, he leaves a family of thousands. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; three children, John of Hawley, Nancy of Pleasantville, NY, and Steven of Hawley; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph John Kiesendahl in 1982.

A private funeral will be held at the family’s convenience.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Penn State University Kiesendahl Family Endowed Leukemia Research Fund, Penn State University Medical Center, Attn: Pam Lambert, Office of University Development, A120, PO Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033.

JOSEPH G. LEWIS

PORT JERVIS, NY — Joseph G. Lewis, a resident of Port Jervis and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis. He was 80.

The son of the late Joseph G. Lewis Sr. and Emma Raitt Lewis, he was born March 12, 1926 in Port Jervis.

Lewis was a retired production manager for Kolmar Labs Inc., a member of the Drew United Methodist Church in Port Jervis, Tri-State Naval Ship # 7241, Port Jervis, and D.A.V. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II serving in the South Pacific.

He is survived by his wife, Doris A. Adams Lewis at home; one son, Gary Lewis and his companion Suellen of Sparrowbush; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother, Eugene Lewis; and two sisters, Josephine Sarro and Frances Goetzman.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Interment is in Pine Grove Cemetery in Matamoras, PA.

Contributions may be made to the Port Jervis Deer Park Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771.