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February 23, 2012
Mr. Gerald Patrick Cooper of Glen Spey, NY, a lifetime resident of the area, died Friday, February 17, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 58.
He was born October 30, 1953 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late William and the late Catherine Hinkley Cooper.
A family statement reads in part: “Jerry was a committed father and friend, and an adoring grandfather and loving husband. He loved the NY Giants and enjoyed trips to the games. Jerry had an amazing spirit and outlook on life.”
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Robin Goff Cooper; daughters Geralyn Hendrick and husband Jim of Frisco, TX and Diana Cooper of Cohoes, NY; son William Cooper-Levi and husband Joe of Rahway, NJ; grandchildren Audrey, Ben and Cooper Hendrick of Frisco, TX; sisters Catherine Smith of Port Jervis, NY and Rose Tilstra of Cape Coral, FL; brother Kevin Cooper and companion Jackie of Port Jervis; mother-in-law Pat Teut of Middletown, NY; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his brother, William J. Cooper, Jr.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Cremation will be at H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg, PA.
Contributions may be made to the Lumberland Fire Department, PO Box 91, Glen Spey, NY 12737.
February 23, 2012
Linda C. Canfield of Hortonville, NY, a longtime area resident, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta, NY. She was 63.
The daughter of the late Harry and Katharina Gunther Schilling, she was born February 8, 1949 in Valley Stream, NY.
Linda worked for 37 years as a reservation specialist for Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, NY and was employee of the year some years back.
She was a graduate of Middletown Beauty School. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Narrowsburg, NY, the Delaware Valley Woman Bowling League, the Hortonville Ladies Bowling League and the WIBC. She was proud of her high average.
A family statement reads in part: “Linda was a special aunt. She made the family laugh and was a lot of fun. She helped anyone in need and had many friends. She will greatly be missed.”
Survivors include nieces Anne-Marie Weise and husband Rick of Stroudsburg, PA, Jennifer Schilling and fiancé Victor of Lehighton, PA and Jeanine Schilling of Lehighton, PA; One great niece; special dog Munchken; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She is predeceased by her brother Harry J. Schilling Jr.; and her fiancé Ken Zieres.
Funeral services were held on February 18, 2012 at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, Narrowsburg, with Rev. Phyllis Haynes officiating.
Cremation followed at Maple Hill Crematory, Archbald, PA.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society: 407 E. Main St., Middletown, NY 10940.
February 23, 2012
Laura Jane Brown of Liberty, NY, a lifelong Sullivan County resident, passed away on Friday February 17, 2012 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY. She was 69.
The daughter of the late Alfred and Mae Turk Ferguson, she was born on March 1, 1942 in Horton, NY. She was the widow of Robert William Brown, who died in 2004.
Laura was a member of the Community United Methodist Churches of Bethel in Kauneonga Lake, NY.
Survivors include her sons Robert A. Brown and wife Marge of Sackett Lake, NY and Joseph A. Brown of Ogdenburg, NY; daughter Annette Brown of Liberty; sister Judy Morgan of Jeffersonville, NY; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special nieces Dawn Morgan and Debbie Gessling.
A brother, Alfred Ferguson; and a daughter, Pattie Brown predeceased her.
Funeral services were held on February 22 at Ramsay’s Funeral Home, Liberty, with Paul Minton officiating.
Cremation took place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope, NY.
Memorials may be made to Community United Methodist Churches of Bethel, PO Box 891, Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749.
February 16, 2012
Helen Marie Webbe, of Otisville, NY, formerly of Long Island and a longtime resident of White Lake, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in Liberty, NY. She was 80.
The daughter of Meta Henningsen, Helen was born prematurely in Brooklyn, NY on September 19, 1931, weighing two pounds. She spent six months in an incubator at Bethany Deaconess Hospital.
Helen’s early years were spent in boarding school at St. Agnes in College Point. During the summer she was a camp counselor and avid swimmer. One of her earliest nature occurred at the lake, when she watched a snake grab a frog from a rock, just as the frog plucked a darning needle from the air. This forever inspired her love of nature and instilled in her the precious balance of life.
In 1952 Helen married Bill Webbe. Later the family moved to White Lake. Helen managed a bungalow colony in White Lake for 27 years, and was the resident nurse to people and animals alike. Later she took up watercolor painting. Her chicken soup was legendary.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William J. Webbe Sr.; daughter Deborah Webbe-LoGerfo of Long Island; son William J. Webbe Jr. of Liberty, NY; daughter-in-law Raquel Webbe; grandchildren Nicholas W. Webbe, Vincent A. Webbe, and Lizette Andino-Berrios; one great-grandchild; and Tante Anneliese Pfannkuche and family of Hamburg, Germany.
Services were held on Saturday, February 11 at the Holy Name of Jesus Church, 45 Highland Avenue, Otisville, NY.
February 16, 2012
George B. Romer, a retired plumber from Coleman Plumbing and Heating of Florida, NY, died on Thursday, January 26, 2012 in Raleigh, NC after a long illness. He was 68.
The son of the late George Benson Romer and Audrey Irene Wilson, he was born July 8, 1943 in Warwick, NY.
A family statement reads: “George will be remembered for his love of country music, sporting cowboy hat, big belt buckles and cowboy boots while line dancing with his wife. 3D jigsaw puzzles were his favorite pastime.”
George is survived by his wife of 25 years, Linda; children George B. Romer, III and Kim Timothy Romer, both of South Carolina, Christopher Romer and Royce Romer, both of North Carolina, Penny (Romer) Conklin and husband Russell of Tennessee; grandchildren Michael, Justin and Jessica; one great grandchild; step-daughter Patty and husband John Fitzsimmons; grandchildren Sean and Sara of North Carolina; stepson David Miller and wife Allison of Pine Island, NY; brothers: Doug Romer of Matamoras, Charles Romer of Glen Spey, NY, Edsell Romer of Matamoras, Russell Romer of Pelston, MI,, Donald Romer of Port Jervis, NY and Jesse Romer of Mountaindale, NY; sisters Shirley Cooper of Maybrook, NY, Trudy Baez of Milford, and Keturah Romer of Monticello, NY; many grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his sisters Irene Blair and Hilda McGraw; brother Allen Romer; grandson Jeremy Conklin; and stepdaughter Shelly DeGroat.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
February 16, 2012
Patricia F. Roeckell of Matamoras, PA passed away Saturday January 21, 2012 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. She was 70.
She was born on May 26, 1941 in Manhattan, the daughter of the late Raymond T. and Rosemary O’Dwyer Murray.
Patricia was a member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church and a retired teacher for Trinity Catholic School at St. Mary’s, and former owner of Kids Kampus Pre-School in Matamoras. She was a member of the American Cancer Society, Boys Town, USA and the Multiple Sclerosis Assoc.
Patricia married Nicholas C. Roeckell, who survives at home. She is also survived by daughters Patricia Snyder of Ellenville, NY and Maryrose Roeckell and fiancé Jason Donadio of Glen Spey, NY; son Nicholas Roeckell and wife Aracely of Mt. Kisco, NY; sisters Rosemary Smith and Teresa Murray, both of Port Jervis; brothers Raymond Murray of Upper Montclair, NJ and Walter Murray of East Sandwich, MA; grandchildren Elizabeth and Nicole; and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her brother John Murray.
A celebration of her life was held Tuesday evening, January 24. Cremation took place at HG Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg. Contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Assoc. of America, 706 Haddonfield, Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.
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February 16, 2012
Kathryn Marion Robertson died peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC. She was 79.
Kathryn was born to Arthur and Marion (Krantz) Robisch on December 31, 1932 in Callicoon, NY. She was wed to Frederick J. Robertson on April 11, 1954. After graduating from Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School in the Class of 1951, Kathryn then worked as a secretary to the principal there.
Kathryn was a member of the Grahamsville Reformed Church in Grahamsville, NY and served as secretary of the Sunday School; a member of the Ladies Aid, the Sullivan County Christian Women’s Organization and the Sullivan County Adult Care Center’s Family Council in Liberty, NY.
She is survived by her husband; children Charles Robertson of Pensacola, FL, Laurie Gillespie and husband Patrick of Ithaca, NY and James Robertson of Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren Jaimie Robertson, Amy Braun and husband Daniel, Charles Michael Robertson, and Olivia Gillespie; two great-grandchildren; brother Paul Robisch of Seattle, WA; several cousins; and many dear friends.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 14 at the Grahamsville Reformed Church. Burial followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery in White Sulphur Springs, NY.
Memorials may be made to the Grahamsville Reformed Church Memorial Fund, Grahamsville, NY 12740; or the Sullivan County Adult Care Center’s Family Council, Infirmary Road, Liberty, NY 12754.
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February 16, 2012
Joseph P. Meyer of Eldred, NY, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. He was 99.
He was born on March 31, 1912 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Henry and Amelia Steinmetz Meyer.
Joe was a retired night watchman for the Sullivan County Highway Dept in Barryville, NY. He served during World War II with the U.S. Army.
Joseph was a member of St. Anthony’s of Padua R.C. Church in Yulan, NY and a member of the Sylvan-Liebla American Legion Post in Eldred.
Joseph married Charlotte Chybowski Meyer who survives at home. He is also survived by his sister, Lillian Wachter of Barryville, NY; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, February 10 at St. Anthony’s R.C. Church, Yulan. Rev. Thomas Jones was the celebrant. Interment took place at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Eldred.
Memorials may be made to the Eldred American Legion Volunteer Ambulance Corp, PO Box 63, Eldred, NY 12732; or to the Yulan Fire Dept, Yulan, NY 12792.
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February 16, 2012
Ruth Manouse of New Milford, CT, formerly of Callicoon, NY, passed peacefully January 20, 2012. She was 75.
Ruth was born on September 16, 1936 in Astoria, NY, the daughter of the late Anna and Andrew Kurzweil.
She graduated from Delaware Valley Central School, Callicoon, in 1953. She married Thaddeus “Ted” Manouse in 1956 at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Callicoon. They were married 54 years.
She raised a family and ran a successful dairy farm with Ted in the Beechwoods near Callicoon. Ruth moved her family to Connecticut in 1971 and began a 20-year career with American Bell Telephone Company of NY and then SNET of CT (subsequently AT&T). She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, motherhood, listening to music, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.
Ted and Ruth moved to Florida in 1998. She returned to New Milford, CT in 2010 after the passing of her husband to be closer to family.
Ruth is survived by sons John of Bridgewater, CT, Chris of Naugatuck, CT, Todd of Holly Springs, GA and Robert and wife Jennifer of New Milford, CT; grandchildren Bradley, Mary, Christian, Aaron, Jack and Brady; sister Elinore Sieczkowsky of Riverdale, NJ; and nieces and nephews.
She is also predeceased by brother Andrew; and sisters Anne Fleury and Lee Forman.
A private memorial service is planned for the spring.
Donations may be made to the National Heart Association; www.heart.org.
February 16, 2012
Rose Davanzo, of Jeffersonville, NY, a former nursing assistant, died Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Sullivan County Adult Care Center, Liberty, NY. She was 102.
The daughter of James and Anna George Adams, she was born on February 10, 1909 in Queens, NY. She was married to the late John Davanzo.
Survivors include two daughters, Anna Marie McGrath and her husband, Richard of Jeffersonville, and Gilda Loughran and her husband, Joseph of Milford, PA; one son, Robert Davanzo and his wife, Ronnie of Rego Park, NY; her daughter-in-law, Peggy Davanzo of Melbourne Beach, FL; one brother, August Adams of Callicoon Center, NY; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one nephew, James Adams, and one niece, Rose Ann Licitra. She was predeceased by her husband, John Davanzo, and by her son, Nicholas Davanzo.
A memorial mass will be held at a later date and time, to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
February 16, 2012
Edward W. Carey of Albany, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2012 at his residence. He was 90.
He was born in Narrowsburg, NY and was the son of the late Charles and Vivian Carey.
Ed attended the Callicoon Seminary in Pennsylvania and had been a Franciscan Brother for 20 years. He worked as a lineman for New York Telephone and was later employed at Orange County Community College in Middletown, NY.
Ed was the devoted brother of Mary Rutzky; beloved uncle of Marianne Williams, Peggy Stryjek and Rosanne McKee; and is also survived by many grand nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his longtime companion, Marie Kaye.
Graveside services took place on Friday, February 3 at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Narrowsburg.
Contributions may be made to the NENY Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205.
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February 16, 2012
Richard Byrd Baker of Equinunk, PA, died Monday, February 6, 2012 in the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center after an illness. He was 83.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Janet Young. They were married on November 10, 1956.
Born on September 25, 1928 in Abrahamsville, PA, he was the son of the late William and Oressa Bush Baker.
Dick served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Honesdale Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. Dick was an automotive mechanic, and he also enjoyed woodworking. Dick enjoyed his family and grandchildren above all else.
He is survived by children Karen Sherwood and husband Gerald of Damascus, PA, Timothy Baker and wife Denise of Utica, NY and Tina Diehl and husband Andrew of Damascus; grandchildren Francesca and Katrina Baker, and Marissa and Brett Diehl; sisters Vera Duke of Kingston, NY and Katherine Adams of New Port Richey, FL.
He is also predeceased by a son, Jeffrey Baker; and siblings Bertha Highhouse, Walter, Kenneth, and James Baker.
Funeral services with military honors were held on February 10 at Arthur A. Bryant Funeral Home, Honesdale, PA, with Rev. Lloyd Canfield officiating.
Spring interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Galilee.
Memorial s may be made to the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Hospice, 1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
February 16, 2012
Vincent J. Baiano of Eldred, NY, a longshoreman for the Brooklyn Ship Yard and longtime resident of the area, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. He was 85.
Vincent was born on September 10, 1926 in Brooklyn.
He was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus, member of the New York Shipping ILA, the NRA, and a volunteer police officer in Brooklyn.
Survivors include his wife Mary Ellen at home; daughter Susan Mongiello and husband John of Staten Island; son John Baiano and wife Barbara of Staten Island; step-sons Michael Carter and wife Jennifer of Wurtsboro, NY, Aarron Carter of Maybrook, NY and Christopher Haight of Deland, FL; many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters Filomena, Domenica and Rose.
He was predeceased by sons Blaze and Vincent Baiano; and sister Justina.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 14 at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Pine Bush, NY with Pastor Robert Meyer officiating. Cremation took place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Newburgh, NY.
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February 7, 2012
Robert Lewis Weist of Prompton, PA died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at his home. He was 71.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, the former Bonnie Lou Ward. The couple married April 21, 1962.
Born October 29, 1940 in Honesdale, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Franklin and Anna D. Kennedy Weist.
Bob was a self-employed contractor and mason. A hard worker, he later worked at Super Duper. He loved sports and enjoyed playing baseball in his younger years and golfing. He bowled in several area leagues and in 1998 was inducted into the Wayne County Sports Hall of Fame. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR.
Most of all he loved being with his family and looked forward to family dinners when everyone would be together.
Also surviving are sons Robert and wife Betty of Narrowsburg, NY, William and wife Connie of Moscow, PA and Brian and wife Lacey of Honesdale; daughters Ann Marie Weist and Jeff Sporer of Honesdale and Michelle Hartman and Scott Pratcshler of Beach Lake, PA; sister Rosemary Erickson of Long Eddy, NY; longtime family friend Stanley Hartman; 24 grandchildren, five great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his sister Betty Miller.
A funeral mass was celebrated on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Grace Episcopal Church Honesdale with Father Edward K. Erb, Rector officiating. Cremation followed at Maple Hill at Salem Crematory in Archbald, PA.
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February 9, 2012
Albert J. Smink, formerly of Hawley, PA and Barryville, NY, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart, PA. He was 79.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Norma Hopps, in 1992.
Born in Holland in 1933, he immigrated to the United States when he was 18. He served as an MP in the United States Army.
Prior to retirement, he was employed as bar manager at Paupack Hills Country Club, and formerly as bartender at Tanglwood Ski Area. An active stamp collector and dealer, he also enjoyed boating on Lake Wallenpaupack.
He is survived by daughter Kim Knappenberger and husband Mike of Tafton, PA; son Karl Keller and wife Mary of Hawley, PA; mother-in-law Hazel Hopps of Paupack, PA; grandchildren Casey, Kurt, Neve, Trevor and Sebastian; two great grandchildren; sister Hanneke DeLueew and nephew Arjen DeLueew, both of Holland.
He is preceded in death by a son, Kurt Keller.
Private cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel. Private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Pike Unit, 110 W. Harford St., Milford, PA 18337.
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February 9, 2012
Emory A. Rolston of Beach Lake, PA, a lifelong resident of the area and retired truck driver for Narrowsburg Lumber, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Wayne Woodland Manor, Waymart, PA. He was 90.
The son of the late Arthur and Edna (Brucher) Rolston, he was born August 17, 1921 in Milanville, PA.
Emory was a member of the Milanville Methodist Church and served in the Army. A family statement reads in part: “Emory was a loving family man. To know Dad was to love Dad. He took wonderful care of his family. He will be missed and lovingly remembered.”
He leaves behind sons Duane and wife Debra and Stanley and wife Karen of Beach Lake, PA; daughter Patricia Clemo and husband Raymond of Waymart; brother Leonard and wife Avis Rolston of Interlachen, FL; grandchildren Jeremy and wife Rebecca, Nicole Stevens and husband Matthew, Mandy Clemo and Ryan Clemo; step grandchildren Melissa Spearing, Nicole Garced and husband Adam and Courtney Althouse; seven great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Mildred (Lassley); and twin sister Eleanor Buckley.
Funeral services were held on Monday January 30, 2012 at the Damascus United Methodist Church, Damascus PA. The Rev. Jean Blackie officated.
Burial took place in Hillside Cemetery, Damascus, PA.
Contributions may be made to Wayne Memorial Hospice.
February 9, 2012
Lisa Ann Pegosh passed away February 1, 2012 at her home in Beach Lake, PA. She was 49.
She was born in 1963 in Manchester, CT and lived in Tinton Falls, NJ until moving to Beach Lake in 2003.
A graduate of Monmouth Regional High School and Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ, Lisa worked for AT&T for most of her career. She enjoyed cooking and gardening and being with family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her mother, Ann B Pegosh, of Tinton Falls; brother Eric Pegosh Sr. of Monmouth Beach; sisters Joan Becker and husband Dan of Haverhill MA, sister Jill Pegosh of Oceanport, Linda Clancey and husband Steve of Tinton Falls; many nieces and nephews; and longtime boyfriend George Bayly of Honesdale, PA.
She is predeceased by her father Donald J. Pegosh; and sister-in-law Nadine Pegosh.
Cremation was held at Maple Hill at Salem Crematory.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 17 at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 850 Tinton Avenue, Tinton Falls at 7:30 p.m. A memorial service will also be held at Hessling Funeral Home, Inc., 428 Main St., Honesdale on Saturday February 11 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m.
Contributions may be made to www.americancancerfund.org or www.theacpa.org (American Chronic Pain Association).
February 9, 2012
Patrick Norton of Hortonville, NY, a self employed handyman and longtime resident, died Thursday, February 2, 2012 in Callicoon, NY. He was 63.
Patrick was born November 18, 1948 in Yonkers, NY to the late Peter and Rhoda Norton.
Survivors include his fiance, Gizell Gebrieh; daughter Shannon Norton; son Peter Norton and wife Susan; grandchildren Amaya Burgess and Peter Norton Jr.; stepchildren Bridget and Beth Gebrieh; and sister Susan Buonocore.
Funeral services were held February 6 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Callicoon. Burial was in Hortonville Cemetery, Hortonville.
Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society; or to the charity of one’s choice.
February 9, 2012
Howard S. Murns, a lifelong Sullivan County resident, passed away at his home in Cochecton, NY on Tuesday January 31, 2012. He was 72.
The son of the late Arthur and Mignonne Sanford Murns, he was born on November 6, 1939 in Monticello, NY.
He was a truck driver for RSR in Middletown, NY. He was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman, a stock car owner and racing fan. He was a member of Lake Huntington Fire Dept., the Sullivan County Fireman’s Assn., the Sullivan County Fire Police Assn., the NYS Volunteer Fireman’s Assn.; the Cochecton Men’s Club, the Mongaup Valley United Methodist Church and a U.S. Navy Veteran serving from 1957 to 1963.
Survivors include his wife Edwina Burr Murns at home; son Curtis Murns and wife Denise of Kenoza Lake, NY; daughter Kelly Nober and husband Allan of Lake Huntington, NY; brothers William Murns and wife Janet of Mongaup Valley, NY, Eugene Murns and wife Misty of Spanaway, WA, Joel Murns and wife Linda of Middletown, NY and Raymond Murns and wife Judy of Mongaup Valley; sisters Jeanette Ross and husband William of Mongaup Valley and Darlene Cagle and husband Marvin of Oklahoma; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by brothers Edgar and Richard.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 4 at Ramsay’s Funeral Home, Kauneonga Lake with Rev. Kenneth Rodgers officiating. Firematic services were also held. Burial with military honors followed at VanKeuren Cemetery, Swan Lake, NY.
Contributions may be made to Lake Huntington Fire Dept., PO Box 352, Lake Huntington, NY 12752 or to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.
February 9, 2012
Rose Marie Kaufmann of Damascus, PA, a former employee of the Upper Delaware Campground in Callicoon, NY, died Saturday, February 4, 2012 at her home. She was 96.
Daughter of the late George Otto and Rosine Fackelmann McGowan, she was born on April 12, 1915 in Maspeth, Queens. She was the widow of Albert Francis Kaufmann.
Rose will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and very proud great-great grandmother.
Surviving are her son Albert George Kaufmann and wife Gladys; grandchildren Mary Jean Joyal and husband Paul and children Shannon, Nicolas and Rene, Thomas Kaufmann and wife Regina and children Kelly and husband Will and daughter Paige, Thomas Daniel and wife Quinn, Kristen and Hilary, Albert Kaufmann and wife Caroline and children Christine, Matthew and Colleen, Joan Smith and husband David and children Michael and Kathryn, Steven Kaufmann and wife Debra and children Emily and Jenny, Caroline Patterson and husband Gary and children Abigail, Cassidy and Lukas; and nieces and nephews.
The funeral mass was held on February 8 at Our Lady of Peace Church, Lynbrook, NY. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Maspeth, Queens.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
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