Teresa R. Kelly
Fishkill, NY
With her daughter at her bedside, Teresa R.
Kelly, 81, died peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2008,
at the Wingate at Dutchess in Fishkill, where she had resided
for the last five years. A former resident of the Bronx, Teresa
was a homemaker and member of St. Mary, Mother of the Church
in Fishkill.
Born in New York City on July 21, 1927, she was the daughter
of the late Thomas and Genevieve Walker Ryan. On February
12, 1950, she married Vincent M. Kelly, Sr. in the Bronx.
Mr. Kelly predeceased her on February 8, 2003.
She is survived by her son, Vincent Kelly, Jr. of the Bronx;
her daughter, Lisa Kelly of Wappingers Falls; and her grandchildren,
Brian Kelly, Allison Cecchetelli, and Richard Kelly.
Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at
the McHoul Funeral Home Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on
Monday at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 100 Jackson Street,
Fishkill. Interment will follow at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice
Foundation, Inc., 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.
For driving directions or to send the family an online condolence,
please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
James J. Callahan, Jr.
Wappingers Falls, NY
James J. Callahan, Jr., 64, a resident of Wappingers
Falls and formerly of Hopewell Junction, Poughkeepsie, Kingston
and Saugerties, died on Friday, September 12, 2008 at St.
Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh.
Born on February 28, 1944 in Chester, PA, he was the son of
the late James J. and May Callahan. He served as a First Lieutenant
in the US Army and worked in Finance for IBM, East Fishkill,
Poughkeepsie, White Plains, Somers and Tarrytown for almost
40 years until his retirement in 2006. He was a parishioner
of St. Columba Church, Hopewell Junction; a former member
of the Jaycees; a member of the Holly Ridge Board of Directors;
and a volunteer with the Special Olympics.
On June 17, 1967 in Pittsburgh, PA, Jim married Barbara Fisher
who survives at home. He is also survived by his son, Sean
Callahan and his wife, Laura of Milton; his grandchildren,
Megan and Ryan Callahan; and his brothers, Christopher Callahan
of Daytona, FL and Michael Callahan of Williamston, NJ. He
was predeceased by his son, Marc C. Callahan, on September
10, 1995.
Calling hours will be held on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the
McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday
at 10:00 a.m. at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell
Junction followed by interment in St. Denis Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Special Olympics, 1133
19th Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20036-3604 or the
American Cancer Society, 2678 South Road, Suite 102, Poughkeepsie,
NY 12601.
For driving directions or to send the Callahan family an online
condolence, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
John G. "Pop" Bauer
Hopewell Junction, NY
John G. “Pop” Bauer, 73, a lifelong
local area resident, died on Wednesday September 10, 2008
at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. In 1991,
he retired from the East Fishkill Highway Department after
many years of service. He was Past Captain of the Stormville
Fire Company, former Exempt Firefighter of Poughkeepsie, and
former volunteer for the Pawling Fire Company. An avid golfer,
Pop was a member of the Harlem Valley Golf Club and proudly
achieved a hole-in-one. His other hobbies included hunting
and fishing.
Born in Pawling on December 3, 1934, he was son of the late
Roland and Agnes Cunningham Bauer. On June 17, 1962, he married
Margaret Loop at St. Mary’s Church in Wappingers Falls.
Mrs. Bauer survives at home.
Additional survivors include his daughter, Karen Bauer of
Hopewell Junction; daughter, Janice Bauer of Carmel; son,
John Bauer and his wife Patricia Byrne of Pleasant Valley;
son, Joseph Bauer and his wife Kathleen of LaGrange; daughter,
Margaret Bauer of Wappingers Falls; sister, Anne MacLay of
Hyde Park; brother, Joseph Bauer and his wife Lee of Austin,
TX; grandchildren, Jamie Sprague, PFC Brian Baccomo, David
Sprague, Stephen Bauer, and Emily Bauer; also many nieces,
nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and his beloved
cat Nickie. He was predeceased by his siblings, Philip Bauer,
Barbara Perry, Mary Barola, James Bauer, Donald Bauer, and
Michael Bauer.
Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell
Junction. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday
in the funeral home, followed by interment at St. Denis Cemetery
in Hopewell Junction.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society, 2678 South Rd., Suite 102, Poughkeepsie,
NY 12601 or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454,
Alexandria, VA 22312.
For driving directions or to send the Bauer family an online
condolence, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
Virginia Marie Mehr
Neversink, New York
Virginia Marie Mehr, a long time resident of
Neversink, passed away on Sunday September 7, 2008 after a
courageous 15 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in Hackensack, NJ to the late Robert Jr.
and Rosalie Goetze, Ginny was incredibly proud of her roots
and a self proclaimed “Jersey Girl” at heart.
She settled in Neversink in 1978, where she was Director of
Housekeeping for 20 years at Walnut Mountain Care Center in
Liberty, NY. Anyone who knew Ginny will tell you that her
strength was astounding, her personality huge and her ability
to live her life with dignity outshines us all.
Surviving her are four children, whom she loved
dearly: daughters, Suzanne Murphy and her husband Mark of
Phoenix, AZ, Michelle Dexheimer and her husband Thomas of
Neversink, Allison Ruef and her husband Martin of Neversink
and son, Raymond Mehr III and his wife Jacque of Phoenix,
AZ; brother, Robert Goetze and wife Mary of Pittsboro, NC
and sister Elizabeth Ruhren of Neversink and nine grandchildren,
Anna Nicholas, Katy, Ryan, Elena, Abigail, Amanda, Raymond
IV and Jack.
A service will be held in her honor on Saturday
September 13th at 10 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,
24 Chestnut St. Liberty with Rev. Audrey Pedersen officiating.
Burial will follow at Grahamsville Rural Cemetery, RT 55,
Grahamsville, NY.
Ginny’s family would like to thank those
who took care of her at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center,
especially the staff of Unit Four. Their years of dedication
and compassion are truly appreciated. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made in her name to the Sullivan County
Adult Care Center Family Council, P.O. Box 671, Liberty, NY
12754.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral
Homes Inc. Liberty, NY.
Peter Richard Duncombe
Peekskill, NY
Peter Richard Duncombe, 51, a lifelong Peekskill
resident, died September 8, 2008.
He was born on September 27, 1956 in Cold Spring, NY to Richard
F. and Ruth Marie Burns Duncombe. Peter received his BS from
SUNY New Paltz and MS in Chemical Engineering from SUNY Buffalo.
He was a Senior Associate Engineer at IBM TJ Watson Research
Center for 17 years, where he coauthored over 30 research
papers, journal articles and 13 patents. Peter was a dynamic
educator, receiving his Degree in Secondary Education Summa
Cum Laude, teaching in Yorktown and Mahopac High Schools,
performing interactive instructional demonstrations with children
12 and under for the IBM TJ Watson Local Education Outreach
Program and giving presentations, workshops and helping with
science fairs in Jr. High Schools, High Schools and Colleges
throughout the area. He taught SCUBA as a Divemaster certified
by the PADI Society. Peter was a member of KAPPA DELTA PI
and Collabergh-Radium Lodge No. 0859 of F. & A. M. in
Nelsonville, NY.
He is survived by wife Karen Ann nee Marriott Mitchell-Duncombe,
son Michael Paull Mitchell and mother, Ruth Marie Burns Duncombe.
Arrangements entrusted to the E.O. Curry Funeral
Home, 313 N. James St. Peekskill.
Raymond Joseph Sitra
Middletown, NY
Raymond Joseph Sitra, 38 died unexpectedly
September 5, 2008.
Raymond was born on May 4, 1970 in Ozone Park, Queens, NY
and lived most of his adult life in Middletown, NY. Ray, Raybo,
Crazy Uncle Rayvo was known as everyone's True Best Friend,
Mentor, Confidant and 'BROTHER'.
Ray graduated from Middletown High School, O.C.C.C. and received
his BA degree from Old Westbury Long Island, NY. Ray was also
a Licensed Real estate Salesperson in the State of Florida.
Ray was a Music Composer,Published Poet, Professional Body
guard, Italian Food Critic, Sports Aficionado, Master of Laughter,
Philosopher, Life Coach, Visionary and a loving giving, spiritual,
honest, passionate Man.
Ray was 'The' Grandson of Helen and Joseph Cucugliata. Ray
is survived by his loving mother Lucille H. Sitra, his sister
Jennifer R. Sitra and Cowboy of Orlando, FL.
Ray is also survived by his 'Extended Family of Trusted Friends'
who meant the world to him. Ray truly made a difference and
will be missed by everyone who knew him. Ray was larger than
life and way ahead of his time. He came into this world one
month early and left us much too soon. Ray will always be
remembered as being intensely compassionate and very understanding.
Ray believed that he could change the world. For everyone
that knew him, rest assure that he will now 'Dance with Jesus'.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 12,
2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 149 Cottage Street, Middletown,
NY at 11 AM.
Arrangements are under the guidance of Morse Funeral Home
Inc., Middletown, N Y.
Helen Catherine Depew
Crompond, NY
Helen Catherine Depew, 80, died September 6,
2008. She was born in Yonkers on July 27, 1928, to Michael
and Rose Ciarletto Costable.
She was a longtime clerk at the F. W. Woolworth's
store in Peekskill. She also worked for many years at Tessy's
Deli, and owned and operated it for over a decade until her
retirement in the early 1990's.
She is survived by her son, Donald P. Depew of Crompond, sister
Louise Costable of Cortlandt Manor, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond in 1991,
brothers James, Patrick, Carmen and John, and sisters Anna
and Rose.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 9 from
4pm until 8pm at the E.O. Curry Funeral Home, Inc. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at the Church of The Assumption
on Wednesday, September 10 at 10 a.m.
Burial will follow at Assumption Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted
to E.O. Curry Funeral Home, Peekskill.
Rose M Kaelber
Middletown, NY
Rose M Kaelber, of Middletown died peacefully
surrounded by family on Saturday, September 6th, 2008 at her
home. She was 82.
Rose was born in Ulsterville, New York on May 8, 1926, the
daughter of the late Victor and Loretta Puteo Napolitano.
She was the widow of Jacob N. Kaelber Sr.
She was secretary/treasurer at United Insulation Middletown.
A communicant of St Joseph Catholic Church, she was a member
of the Town of Wallkill Seniors, The Happy Seniors, and was
a Golden Performer entertaining at hospitals and nursing homes.
Rose Loved Life and dancing but above all she loved her family.
She is survived by 3 children, Jacob Kaelber Jr of Poughkeepsie,
Patricia Paluszek and her husband Jack of Middletown, Henry
Caliber and his wife Nilda of Charlottesville, VA. 5 grandchildren,
Kimberly Rose Clark and her husband Kevin of West Palm Beach
FL, Elise Marie Caliber of Poughkeepsie., Kristen Anne Paluszek
of Middletown, Henry Jacob Caliber and Michael Caliber of
Charlottesville, VA. Great grandson Aidan Clark of West Palm
Beach, FL, 3 brothers Samuele Napolitano and Saverio Napolitano
and his wife Marge of Pine Bush., Joseph Napolitano and his
wife Minnie of Thompson Ridge, several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her siblings John Napolitano, Paul
Napolitano, Johanna Napolitano, Mary Glorioso, Dorothy Zazersky,
Nicholas Napolitano and Veto Napolitano.
Friends are invited to call Tuesday September 9, 2008 from
2 - 4 & 7 - 9 PM. at Morse Funeral Home Inc. 33 Railroad
Ave, Middletown, NY with prayer services at 8 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Middletown, NY, at 11 AM on Wednesday, September
10th, with interment in St Joseph Cemetery, Middletown, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Orange and Sullivan County 800 Stony Brook Road
Newburgh, New York 12550.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Morse Funeral Home Inc.,
Middletown, NY.
Robert Adam Unterman
Middletown, NY
Robert Adam Unterman, of Middletown, NY died
suddenly Saturday, August 30th, 2008 at Orange Regional Medical
Center at Horton. He was 25.
Bobby was born in Pequnnock, New Jersey on June 21, 1983,
the son of William "Pee Wee" and Louise Helen Van
Dunk Unterman Sr of Middletown, NY.
He worked for Delford Rubber Middletown, NY.
A kind soul, who would help anyone in need. He will be dearly
missed by all.
He is survived by his parents at home, his brother William
Unterman Jr. and his companion Jennifer Moran Jr of Middletown,
.2 uncles James VanDunk of Ringwood, NJ, and Dennis Van Dunk
of Upper Greenwood Lake NY., 3 aunts Amy Jennings of Lynchburg,
VA, Margaret Gibbons of Easton,PA., Mildred Knox of Trenton,
NJ 2 nephews Jaden Day and Jeramy Unterman and niece
Gabriella Rose Unterman.
He was predeceased by by his Aunt Elaine Milligan, Aunt Marjorie
Chadwick & Uncle Harold VanDunk.
Friends are invited to call on Sunday September 7 from 3 -
5 and 7 - 9 PM at Morse Funeral Home Inc, 33 Railroad Ave,
Middletown, NY. Funeral services will be Monday September
8, at 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Hillside
Cemetery, Middletown, NY.
Arrangements are under the guidance of Morse Funeral Home
Inc, Middletown, NY.
Mark Blackman
Monticello, NY
Mark Blackman, of Monticello, passed away on
Tuesday September 2, 2008 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence
in Newburgh, NY. He was 41 years of age.
He was the son of Ronald Blackman and Jeanette
Snead and was born on December 11, 1966 in New York, NY.
A family statement reads, “ Mark was a
very special person and he will be fondly remembered by those
who knew him.”
Survivors include his father, Ronald Blackman
and his stepmother Linda Campion of New York City; his companion
of many years, Ledeal E. Boyd of Monticello; a brother, Reginald
Blackman of Bronx; 2 sisters, Yolanda Blackman of Brooklyn
and Evette Anglea Stevenson of the Bronx; 5 nephews and 3
nieces.
Visitation will be at Ramsay’s Funeral
Home, 55 St. John St., Monticello on Tuesday Sept. 9, 2008
from 11- 1PM. Funeral services are at 1 PM at the funeral
home with Rev. Mario De Shade officiating.
Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Liberty,
NY.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral
Homes Inc. Monticello, NY.
Visitation will be at Ramsay’s Funeral
Home, 55 St. John St., Monticello on Tuesday Sept. 9, 2008
from 11- 1PM. Funeral services are at 1 PM at the funeral
home with Rev. Mario De Shade officiating.
Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Liberty,
NY.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral
Homes Inc. Monticello, NY.
Robert Moore
Monticello, NY
Robert Moore, a longtime area resident and retired
employee of the Cache Office in Liberty, passed away on Thursday
September 4, 2008 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center
in Harris. He was 64.
The son of the late Robert Manley and Effie
Ruth Thomas, he was born on October 7, 1943 in North Carolina.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce McClarin of
Queens; a son, Robert Moore Jr. of Queens; a daughter, Sheila
Moore of Monticello; his companion and lifetime love, Louise
Anderson of Liberty; a stepson, Jamie Anderson of Liberty;
a brother, Henry Moore of Brooklyn; an aunt, Eva Carter of
North Carolina, an uncle, Roy Moore of Liberty; 5 grandchildren,
Sophia White, Ebony DuBose, Donavan DuBose, Robert Anthony
Moore and Tatiana Moore and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call at Ramsay’s Funeral Home,
275 S. Main St. Liberty on Wednesday September 10, 2008 from
6 to 9 PM. Funeral services will be held at 8 PM at the funeral
home with Rev. Edward Miller officiating.
Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory
in Middle Hope, NY.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral
Homes Inc. Liberty, NY.
Walter R. Hess, Jr.
Red Hook, NY
Walter R. Hess, Jr., 41, of Red Hook, NY, died
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie,
NY, due to injuries sustained in a gas explosion at his home.
A volunteer fireman, Walter was a member of
the Elizaville Fire Company in Elizaville, NY, and served
as the company’s secretary.
He worked as a Medical Claims Analyst for United
Health Care in Kingston, NY.
Born February 1, 1967 in New York City, he was
the son of Walter R. and Helga (Bartl) Hess of Red Hook.
In addition to his parents with whom he lived,
he is survived by a brother and his partner; Harold Hess and
Jim Pike of Boiling Springs, PA, a niece; Briana Hess also
of Boiling Springs, PA, an uncle and aunt; Hugo & Johanne
Hess of Elizaville, a cousin & his wife; Larry & Marti
Hess, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins in Germany.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM
on Saturday, Sept. 13th, at Burnett & White Funeral Home,
7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook. The Rev. Bernice West will officiate.
There will be no visiting hours.
Memorial donations may be made in Walter’s
memory to the Elizaville Fire Company, Elizaville, NY 12523,
the Trauma Unit at St. Francis Hospital, 241 North Rd, Poughkeepsie,
NY 12601, or the American Red Cross, 103 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie,
NY 12601.
For directions, or to sign the online guest
book, please visit www.Burnett-White.com.
Grace H. "Gae" Donohue
LaGrange, NY
Grace H. “Gae” Donahue, 81, a resident
of the Town of LaGrange since 1958, died on Monday, September
1, 2008 at her home with her family.
Born on April 26, 1927 in Buffalo, New York, she was raised
in Saratoga Springs where she graduated from Saratoga Springs
High School. Ms. Donahue graduated from Syracuse University
and received her Masters in Education from Colorado College
and SUNY New Paltz. She was the daughter of the late Maurice
Severino and Katherine Condon. Prior to moving to LaGrange,
she lived in Saratoga Springs and various military postings
in the United States and occupied Europe.
Ms. Donahue’s educational career at the Arlington School
District spanned 33 years during which time she taught third
grade at La Grange Elementary School, served as Vice-Principal
at Titusville Elementary School and served as founding principal
of Noxon Road Elementary School. She presided as chairman
of the New York State Region 4 Principals Association and
in 1985 was named “New York State Elementary School
Principal of the Year” by the Elementary School Principals
Association. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Church,
a member of Zonta and of the Dutchess Golf & Country Club.
She is survived by her life partner, Richard Stone, of LaGrange
and Barre, VT; her sons Brandon Donahue and his wife, Audrey
of Marietta, GA, Scott Donahue and his wife, Toni of Westport,
CT and Sean Donahue of LaGrange; her grandchildren, Shannon,
Rory, Cara, Lara and Savannah Donahue; her brother, Jerry
Severino of Florida and sister, Rita King of Saratoga Springs.
She was predeceased by her son, Matthew Donahue and her brother,
Richard Severino.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at
the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday
at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, Poughkeepsie.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations
be made to the Arlington Administrator’s Association
for the Grace H. Donahue Memorial Scholarship, c/o Noxon Road
School, Old Noxon Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.
For driving directions or to send the Donahue family an online
condolence, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
Richard M "Dick" Potter
Johnson, NY
Richard M "Dick" Potter, of Johnson
died Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 at Montgomery Nursing Home,
Montgomery, New York. He was 87.
Born in Johnson, New York on July 24, 1921, he was the son
of the late Marcus C and Mary Alice Cartwright Potter. He
was the widower of June Smith Potter.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in WW II. was a member
of the South Centerville Presbyterian Church and retired owner
of Forgatch Overhead Doors Middletown, NY.
Dick issurvived by 2 sons Terry Potter husband of Lorraine
of Searsville and William Potter husband of Arlene of Callicoon
Center.6 Grandchildren Scott Potter husband of Pam of Livingston
Manor, Sandra Potter of Vermont, Shaun Potter husband of Wendy
of Williamsburg, VA, Matthew Potter of Walden John Russo of
Searsville. Russell Russo Jr of Wurtsboro 2 sisters Marion
Blades of Phillipsport, NY. and Christine Boch of Port Jervis.
and his brother Mark Potter, 7 Great Grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers Walt & Henry Potter.
Services are private at the convenience of family.
Burial will be in Westbrookville Cemetery, NY.
Donations in Richard's name may be made to the American Cancer
Society, 419 East Main St, Middletown, NY 10940 or to the
Alzheimer's Associatoion, 919 N. Michigan Dr, Chicago, IL
60611-1676.
Arrangements are under the guidance of Morse Funeral Home
Inc, Middletown, NY.
James Hegarty
Hopewell Junction, NY
James Hegarty, 74, a resident of Hopewell Junction
for 11 years and formerly of Peekskill, died on Thursday,
September 4, 2008 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie
following a long illness.
Born on June 24, 1934 in the Bronx, he was the son of the
late James and Anna O’Donnell Hegarty and he served
in the US Navy. Jim was a Police Officer for the City of New
York Police Department and worked as a Sergeant in Co-op City
and as an instructor at their academy. He was a parishioner
of St. Columba Church, Hopewell Junction.
On June 24, 1984 in Eastchester, Jim married Virginia Annunziata
who survives at home. He is also survived by his children,
Joann Hegarty Casado and her husband, Manny of Manhattan,
Jeanine Welsch and her husband, Paul of Yorktown, James Hegarty
of Peekskill, and Diane Kirstein and her husband, Eric of
Cortlandt Manor; his stepdaughter, Phyllis Sheerin and her
husband, Richard of Hopewell Junction; his brother, John Hegarty
and his wife, Carolyn of Dallas, GA; his sister, Anne O’Donnell
of Myrtle Beach, SC; and seven grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell
Junction. The Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated
on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Columba Church followed by
interment in St. Denis Cemetery, Hopewell Junction.
Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project,
PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or the PBA Womens and
Childrens Fund, Inc., 40 Fulton Street, 17th Floor, New York,
NY 10038.
For driving directions or to send the Hegarty family an online
condolence, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
Roger D. Converse, Jr.
Hopewell Junction, NY
Roger D. Converse, Jr., 66, a resident of Hopewell
Junction since 1968 and formerly of Niagara Falls, died on
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at his home following a courageous
battle with cancer.
Born on January 29, 1942, he was the son of the late Roger
D. Converse, Sr. and Helen Shelley. He was employed as a data
processor for IBM, East Fishkill until his retirement in 1982
and was also a self-employed carpenter who owned and operated
Roger Converse Carpentry. He was a member of the Exempt Volunteer
Firemen, Niagara #1 in Niagara Falls.
On November 7, 1970, he married Barbara Horan who survives
at home. He is also survived by his children, Deborah Marino
and her husband, Lee of Poughkeepsie, William Courchaine and
his wife, Paula of Pleasant Valley, Marlene Winterberg and
her husband, Kurt of Newburgh, Ronda Truhlar and her husband,
Jeff of Jacksonville, FL, Ronald Converse and his wife, Diana
of Fishkill, and David Converse and his fiance, Cindy of Milford,
PA; three sisters and twelve grandchidren.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at
the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction,
followed by a funeral service at 4 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation,
Inc., 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or the Shriners
Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky
Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607-1460.
For driving directions or to send the Converse family an online
condolence, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
Dr. Peter Richter
Garrison, NY
Peter Richter, a long time resident of Garrison,
NY and New York City, passed away on Monday, September 1,
2008. Dr. Richter was born on May 16, 1922 in Baltimore, Maryland,
to Dr. Curt Paul Richter and Dr. Phyllis Greenacre. During
World War II, Dr. Richter served as a Naval Pilot, receiving
an honorable discharge at the rank of ensign.
Dr. Richter graduated from Yale University in 1946, and Cornell
Medical School in 1950. He completed his internship and residency
in internal medicine at New York Hospital. For almost 40 years,
Dr. Richter practiced as a psychoanalyst in New York City.
He was a member of the faculty of the New York Psychoanlytic
Institute and also served as the institute's Vice President
from 1975 to 1978, and chair of the Education Committee from
1972-1975.
Dr. Richter was an avid gardener, fisherman,
golfer and woodworker. He leaves behind Patricia, his wife
of 59 years, his sons Eric of Garrison, NY, Peter of Garrison,
NY and Curt of Helsinki, Finland.
He is also survived by his four grandchildren,
for whom he was a devoted grandfather. Arrangements entrusted
to the E.O. Curry Funeral Home, Inc., Peekskill. (914) 737-0083.
Ursula Maria Bloat
Liberty, NY
The date was August 31st; the time was 8:07
AM on a beautiful Sunday Morning in New York City. Not a cloud
in the sky as the soul of our mother was racing to the heavens
to dance once again with her beloved soulmate, the late great
Carl Bloat Sr.
It must have been around 71 degrees outside,
but inside the temperature was feverish in the fourth floor
of the Columbia Presyterian Hospital in the Cardia Care unit
where the greatest team of cardiologists attempted to give
Ursula Maria Zeir-Bloat yet another day on this planet.
But, alas, her contract with God was very specific
and it stated clearly that 75 years, 57 days, 8 hours and
7 minutes will be the total running time of the warm and giving
heart. So, Ursula, the beautiful mother of five, grandmother
of thirteen and great-grandmother of six boys, girls, cousins,
aunts, uncles, mom and dads had lived the full term, and had
totally taken full advantage of her agreement with God which
commenced at midnight on July 4th in the year of our Lord
1933 and terminated on August 31 in the year of our 2008.
Having lived an amazing life of fun, adventure,
love and even family tragedies Ursula smiled every day and
said hello to strangers, as if it were OK to do so! Born in
a small village in Bavaria, it was here that this German beauty
met her soulmate in the park. One beautiful afternoon in Ochsenfurt
a young American was driving thru the village in his big American
limo, don’t get the wrong idea, this young soldier from
Louisville, Kentucky was the General’s Driver in the
US Army and stationed in nearby Wurzburg. Teaching us the
meaning of God and the love of Jesus as well as art, gymnastics,
long and short mathematics and reading too. We were always
given the freedom to do whatever we thought was right for
us, as long as we did not hurt another, mommy worshiped all
of us and was the most proud of your last minute of success,
even if that was finding the most round rock you could find.
But most of all I will always remember my dancing lessons
and the freedom I will always feel from a beautiful waltz.
GOD SPEED MOMMY, I WILL MISS YOU. As always, your loving son
Carl Henry.
She is survived by an army of loving offspring
including her three sons; Carl Henry Bloat Jr. of Liberty,
Mark Anthony Bloat and wife Cathy of Liberty and Roger William
Bloat and wife Neira of West Palm Beach, FL; two daughters,
Barbara Ann Guill and husband Jerry of Tempe, AZ and April
Marie Bloat of Liberty; a daughter-in-law Kandace Bloat of
Liberty; a brother, Martin Mark of Germany; a sister, Irmagard
Turner of Louisville KY; 13 grandchildren, Mercedes Ann, Blù
Krisstall, Kilian Amadeous, Markie Lynn, Mark Anthony Jr.
Faith Crystal, Hope Marie, Melissa, Jillian, Adam, Nikolas
William, Carl William Sommer and Joseph Klug and 6 great-grandchildren,
Christopher Joseph Klug, Arissa Bree Klug, Brittany Renee
Klug, Preston LouisKlug, Abigail Elizabeth Sommer and Lorelei
Elise Sommer.
She was predeceased by her husband Carl H. Bloat
Sr. and several brothers and sisters.
Friends may call on Friday September 5, 2008
from 2-4 and 7-9 at Ramsay’s Funeral Home 275 S. Main
St. Liberty, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday
September 6, 2008 at 10 AM at St. Peter’s Church, 264
N. Main St., Liberty. Monsignor Edward Straub will officiate.
Cremation will be held at Cedar Hill Crematory
in Middle Hope, NY.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral
Homes Inc. Liberty, NY.
Maureen Anne McLaine
Hopewell Junction, NY
Maureen Anne McLaine, 51, of Hopewell Junction,
passed away on Monday, September 1, 2008 at Vassar Brothers
Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.
Maureen was born on January 9, 1957 in Elmira, the daughter
of Irene (Mace) Williams and the late Wilford Williams. She
graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1975 and The University
at Albany in 1978.
On June 13, 1981, Maureen married Mark McLaine in Elmira and
they have resided in Dutchess County since 1981. She was the
Director of Business Performance for the Hudson Valley Federal
Credit Union. Maureen participated in walks and lead fundraising
efforts for breast cancer research and juvenile diabetes and
was a communicant of St. Columba Roman Catholic Church in
Hopewell Junction.
She is survived by her husband, Mark; her mother, Irene Marie
Williams of Elmira; her sister, Cynthia Marie Williams of
Latham; her goddaughter, Sara Ryan Gray of Garland, TX; her
godparents, William and Virginia Mace of Montgomery, AL; and
many cousins, aunts, uncles and a nephew. In addition to her
father, she was predeceased by her brother, Wilford G. Williams,
and her sister, Mary Alice Williams.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell
Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82,
Hopewell Junction.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Maureen in a
special way may make memorial donations to the Pancreatic
Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org) or the American Cancer
Society (www.cancer.org).
For driving directions or to send the McLaine family an online
condolence, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
