February 22, 2000

Kenneth C. Osteyee
Ret. Sr. Elec. Estimator, 80

Kenneth C. Osteyee of Eldred, a retired senior electrical estimator and inspector for Bendix Corp. of New York and other power utility companies throughout New York and New Jersey, died Sunday, January 30, 2000, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., where he had been a patient for a week. He was 80 years of age.
The son of the late Clarence H. and Elizabeth Mann Osteyee, he was born in Pittsfield, Mass.
Mr. Osteyee was a graduate of Brooklyn Polytech Institute in Brooklyn.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Margaret L. Anderson Osteyee; two daughters, Carol Helen Osteyee of Morganton, N.C., and Wendy Osteyee Christensen and her husband, the Rev. David B. Christensen of Harleysville; and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Helen Osteyee.
Services and burial were private.

Anthony M. LeRoy
2 1/2 Mo. Infant

Anthony Meyer Leroy of Ferndale, the 2 1/2 month-old son of Elise Meyer and Martin LeRoy, died Monday, February 14, 2000, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany.
He was born November 24, 1999, in Harris.
Little Anthony is survived by three brothers, Christopher, Jonathan and Joseph; two sisters, Elizabeth and Judith Ann; and his maternal grandfather, John Perrotti.
Services were held in St. Mary's Church in Wappingers Falls followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House of Albany, 139 South Lake Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12208.

Adeline L. Nowicki
Homemaker, 75

Adeline L. Nowicki of Pine Bush, a homemaker and a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, February 17, 2000, at the Horton Medical Center in Middletown. She was 75 years of age.
The daughter of the late John and Catherine Mydosh Wisneski, she was born August 29, 1924, in Florida, N.Y. She was the widow of Anthony Nowicki.
In a family statement, it was said, "She was a warm, loving and caring mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed by family and friends."
Mrs. Nowicki was a member of the Church of The Infant Saviour in Pine Bush.
She is survived by a son, Gene Nowicki of Pine Bush; two daughters, Della Mikulski and Loretta Davitt, both of Maybrook; two sisters, Theresa Steele of Bloomingburg and Irene Dombrowski of the state of Florida; a brother, John Wisneski of Wurtsboro; seven grandchildren, Michelle and Jennifer Zazersky, Lindsey Nowicki, Brian Mikulski and Justin, Ryan and Stephanie Davitt; and a great-grandson, Justin Davitt Jr. She was predeceased by a daughter, Katherine Zazersky.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered Monday in the Church of The Infant Saviour in Pine Bush.
Burial was made in the New Prospect Cemetery in Pine Bush.

Regina Pierson
Homemaker, 85

Regina Pierson of Monticello, a lifelong area resident and a homemaker, died Saturday, February 19, 2000, at the Walnut Mountain Care Center in Liberty. She was 85 years of age.
The daughter of the late John and Katherine Kearney Pierson, she was born in Parksville.
Miss Pierson was a member of St. Peter's Church in Monticello.
She is survived by a sister, Evelyn Miller of Monticello.
Services were held Monday at the Ramsay's Funeral Home in Monticello.
Burial was made in St. Peter's Cemetery in Monticello.

Harrison L. Penny, 75

Harrison L. Penny of Grahamsville died Thursday, February 17, 2000, at his home. He was 75 years of age.
The son of the late William H. and Pearl Donnelly Penny, he was born April 29, 1924, in Jersey City, N.J.
In a family statement, it was said, "He had a great enjoyment of nature. He loved to build birdhouses and planters and received great reward in giving them to people. He always had a joke. He was a very kind, quiet and gentle man."
He is survived by his wife, Bertha Penny, at home.
Services were held Sunday at the Colonial Memorial Funeral Home in Woodbourne with the Rev. Robert Hoag officiating.
Burial will be made on Tuesday at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, N.J.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Sullivan County, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550.

Eva J. G. Stevens
Ret. Banker/Cook, 72

Eva J. Geysen Stevens of Edenton, N.C., a former employee of the Empire National Bank in Washingtonville and a cook for the Montgomery Nursing Home, died Thursday, February 17, 2000, in Forestburgh. She was 72 years of age.
The daughter of the late Samuel and Ethel Swain Badalucco, she was born November 17, 1927, in Highland Falls. She was the widow of LeRoy E. Stevens.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, George and Kathryn Geysen of Rock Tavern, Ronald and Eileen Geysen of Forestburgh and Michael and Lisa Stevens of Washington, D.C.; three daughters, Gloria Gerard of Cornwall, Diane Budd and her husband, Ed, of Middletown, and Kathy Stevens of Montgomery; three brothers, George Badalucco of Walden, Joseph Badalucco of Montgomery and Herbert Carnes of Georgia; a sister, Diana Fuller of Nevada; seven grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Stevens.
Services were held Sunday afternoon at the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home in Walden.
Cremation was made at the Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550.

Laura B. Rowe
Homemaker, 82

Laura B. Rowe of Montgomery, a homemaker and a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, February 16, 2000, at the Glen Arden Health Care Center in Goshen. She was 82 years of age.
The daughter of the late George and Minerva Talmadge Ryder, she was born April 27, 1917, in Monroe. She was the widow of Donald Rowe.
Mrs. Rowe was a member of the Brick Reformed Church and the Ballard League of the Church, and the Montgomery Grange #916, all in Montgomery, and the Orange-Sullivan Pomona Grange #8.
She is survived by two sons, John Smedes of Germany and Donald Smedes of Wurtsboro; four daughters, Mary Fuller of Baltimore, Md., Shirley Ellison of Pine Bush, Carol Johnson of Norwich and Pat Kelly of Baltimore, Md.; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ruth and Douglas Porto of Middletown; and several grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday at the Millspaugh Funeral Home in Walden with the Rev. Brian Randazzo officiating.
Burial was made in the Brick Church Cemetery in Montgomery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Brick Reformed Church, Montgomery, N.Y. 12549.

Dorothy L. Amback
Homemaker, 82

Dorothy L. Amback of Lakeland, Fla., a homemaker, died Tuesday, February 15, 2000, at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Fla. She was 82 years of age.
The daughter of the late Wilbert S. and Kate L. Walter Lusk, she was born October 29, 1917, in Binghamton. She was the widow of Reginald J. Amback who died November 19, 1994.
Mrs. Amback was a 65-year member and past District Deputy of Beulah Rebekah Lodge #115 in Binghamton, and a member of Otsenengo Chapter #14, Order of the Eastern Star, in Binghamton.
She is survived by a step-daughter and her husband, June A. and Donald Smith of Sherburne; a grandson; and several nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers and a sister.
Services were held at the Harris Funeral Home in Roscoe on Monday with the Rev. Bridgette LeConey officiating.
Burial will be made in the Riverview Cemetery in Roscoe in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners' "Ladder of Smiles," c/o Kalurah Lodge, Binghamton, N.Y. 13901 or to the eye research foundation of one's choice.

June Rose Hamel, 80
Ret. UN Admin. Asst.

June Rose Hamel of Monticello, a 29-year area resident and a retired administrative assistant for the United Nations in New York City, died Thursday, February 17, 2000, at her home. She was 80 years of age.
The daughter of the late Albert and Hildegard Bensen Thompson, she was born June 15, 1919, in San Diego, Calif. She was the widow of Wolfgang Hermann Hamel.
Mrs. Hamel was a graduate of Hunter College in New York City. She was a member of the Association of Former International Civil Servants, the Catskill Art Society, the Audubon Society and the Sullivan County Philatelic Society.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Peter and Linda Hamel of Chapin, S.C., and Dennis Hamel of Middletown; three grandchildren, Susan Rimmel of Greer, S.C., Laura Hamel of Simpsonville, S.C., and Steven Ronald Hamel of Middletown. She was predeceased by a son, Ronald Steven Hamel.
Services were held Sunday at the Ramsay's Funeral Home in Monticello with the Rev. Carol Gandy officiating.
Cremation will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Gladys E. Milligan
Homemaker, 83

Gladys Estell Milligan of Lake Huntington, a homemaker and a lifelong area resident, died Friday, February 18, 2000, at the Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, Pa.
The daughter of the late William Jacob and Stella Nearing Bennedum, she was born November 13, 1913, in Lake Huntington. She was the widow of Louis Milligan who passed away in 1970.
Mrs. Milligan was a member of the Women's Community Club of Cochecton (WCCC), the Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Cochecton Senior Citizens.
She is survived by a good friend, Ethel Hulse of Lake Huntington, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Rasmussen Sons Funeral Home in Narrowsburg with the Rev. William Bonwitt officiating.
Burial will be made in the Fosterdale Methodist Cemetery in Fosterdale.
Memorial contributions may be made to the WCCC or the Cochecton AMbulance Corps, both at Lake Huntington, N.Y. 12752.

Helen A. MacIntyre
Homemaker, 99

Helen A. MacIntyre of Honesdale, a homemaker and a lifelong area resident, formerly of Beach Lake, Pa., Narrowsburg and Barryville, died Friday, February 18, 2000, at the Ellen Memorial Health Care Center in Honesdale, Pa.
The daughter of the late John and Meta Toaspern Lass, she was born December 8, 1900, in Brooklyn. She was the widow of Edward MacIntyre who died in 1982.
Mrs. MacIntyre was a member of the Barryville United Methodist Church in Barryville.
She is survived by two nieces, Marion Guenther of Barryville and Jean MacDonald of Sidney; two nephews, Charles Lass of Burnt Hills and William Lass of Port Jervis; several cousins, and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and great-grand-nieces and great-grand-nephews. She was predeceased by a niece, Metz Hensz.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time at the Barryville United Methodist Church in Barryville.
Cremation was made at the Twin Tiers Crematory in Endicott.
Interment of the cremains will be made at Montoza Cemetery in Barryville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barryville United Methodist Church, Barryville, N.Y. 12719.
Arrangements were made by the Rasmussen Sons Funeral Home in Narrowsburg.

Bernard Brown
Mechanic/Driver, 67

Bernard Brown of East Branch, a mechanic and driver for the Town of Hancock, died Saturday, February 19, 2000, at his home. He was 67 years of age.
The son of the late Ezra and Gertrude Muranie Brown, he was born August 19, 1932, in Monticello.
Mr. Brown was a member of the Teamsters #693 in Binghamton, the Read Valley Fish and Game, and a life member of NRA. He was an avid hunter and pool player.
He is survived by his step-mother, Gertrude Brown of Largo, Fla.; a son, Yancey Brown of East Branch; a daughter, Amy Loucks of Downsville; a brother, Jay Cross of Clearwater, Fla.; a step-brother, Claude Sprague of St. Petersburg, Fla.; three sisters, Versa Amback of Roscoe, Evelyn Santangelo of White Lake and Mary Ann Huck of Largo, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Alyssa and Tyler Loucks; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Ellinor Fletcher.
Friends may call at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel in Hancock on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel with the Rev. Earl Pomeroy and Rev. Paul Cicio of the East Branch Community Church in East Branch officiating.
Burial will be made in the Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery in Liberty.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.

Joseph N. Wood, 83
Ret. Freight Handler

Joseph N. Wood, a 2-year resident of Livingston Manor and a retired freight handler, died Sunday, February 20, 2000, at the Seelig Division of Community General Hospital in Harris. He was 83 years of age.
The son of the late Edgar and Rose Goues Wood, he was born November 20, 1916, in Ridgewood.
Mr. Wood was a World War II Navy veteran, and a member of Locals 1816, 202 and 807 AFL-CIO.
He is survived by his wife, Lena Wood, at home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph A. and JoAnn Wood of Livingston Manor and Ronald and Kim Wood of Smithtown; a sister, Rose McKenna of Wantagh; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Herbert C. Bryant Funeral Home, 29 Pearl St., Livingston Manor, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be made in the Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery in Liberty.

Herbert Swiss
Ret. Designer, 80

Herbert Swiss of Swan Lake, a retired designer for Leviton Electric Corp. in Little Neck, L.I., and an 11-year area resident, died Tuesday, February 15, 2000, at the Seelig Division of Community General Hospital in Harris. He was 80 years of age.
The son of William and Raye Swiss, he was born May 18, 1919, in Brooklyn.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Nancy Evans of Swan Lake; a son, Stewart Swiss of Northport, L.I.; two step-sons, Donald Evans of Hopewell Junction and Paul Evans of White Plains; a daughter, Sherri Kratky of Florida; a step-daughter, Elizabeth Colonna of Austin, Tex.; a brother, Gerald Swiss of Brooklyn; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Irving and Arthur Swiss.
Cremation was made at the Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 7E, East Syracuse, N.Y. 13057 or to the Town of Bethel Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 31, White Lake, N.Y. 12786.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Ramsay's Funeral Home in

George Cohen, 86
Ret. Hotel/Cab Owner

George Cohen of Miami Beach, Fla., a former South Fallsburg resident and the 30-year owner of the former Commodore Hotel in South Fallsburg, died Thursday, February 17, 2000, at the Ryder Trauma Center at the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami Beach, Fla. He was 83 years of age.
Mr. Cohen was born in New York City in September of 1913.
While a youth, he trapped animals and sold the furs to New York City furriers.
After moving to Miami Beach, he became president of the former Mercury Taxi Cab Co., now Central Cab, and became active in taxi cab affairs in the area.
In a family statement, it was said, "He was a man not so much naturally good natured as intentionally good natured. He was an extraordinary family man whose primary joy was setting examples of good conduct, behavior and tradition for family members to follow."
Mr. Cohen is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Sylvia Greenberg Cohen, at home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Dr. Warren Tepper and Andrea and Clark Nobil, all of Miami Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren, Shawn and Jamie Tepper and Jeremy and Holly Nobil; three nephews, Jack Cohen of Tucson, Az. Heshey Cohen, and Donald Lambert of Plantation, Fla.; and a niece, Renee Jacobson of Boca Raton, Fla. He was predeceased by a brother and four sisters.
Services were held Sunday at the Riverside Memorial Chapel in Miami Beach, Fla.
Burial was made at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Miami, Fla.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1611 N.W. 12th Ave., Miami Beach, Fla. 33136.
Messages of condolence may be sent to Mrs. Sylvia Cohen, 6166 Pinetree Dr., Miami Beach, Fla. 33140.

Robert H. Barnes
Ret. Truck Driver, 70

Robert "Rusty" H. Barnes of Livingston Manor, a retired truck driver for K & S Wholesalers in Liberty and a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, February 20, 2000, at the Seelig Division of Community General Hospital in Harris. He was 70 years of age.
He was born August 26, 1929 in Walton.
Mr. Barnes was a Korean War veteran, serving with the U.S. Marines.
He is survived by his wife, Iona Irwin Barnes, at home; three sons, Robert D. Barnes and William R. Barnes, both of Elmira, and Ronald Barnes of Hancock; a step-son, Richard Banks of Livingston Manor; two daughters, Diane Seibles and Iona Y. Barnes, both of Livingston Manor; three step-daughters, Laura Neer and Edna Banks, both of Livingston Manor, and Beatrice Banks of Farmington, N. Mex.; two brothers; three sisters; 42 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a step-son, Leslie Banks.
Friends may call at the Herbert C. Bryant Funeral Home, 26 Pearl St., Livingston Manor, on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Services will be held at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Dorothy Smith officiating.
Private cremation will be made at the Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Livingston Manor Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Livingston Manor, N.Y. 12758.

Heaven L. Spriggs
Newborn

Heaven Leigh Spriggs of Livingston Manor, the newborn infant daughter of Nicole "Mickey" Irwin and Angelo A. Spriggs III, died Friday, February 18, 2000, at the Seelig Division of Community General Hospital in Harris.
She is survived by her parents and two brothers, Joseph M. Mazzucca Jr. and Austin J. Spriggs, all at home; and her maternal grandfather, DeLois "John" Irwin of Livingston Manor.
Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Ave., Roscoe, with the Rev. Bridgette LeConey officiating.
Burial will be made in the Orchard Street Cemetery in Livingston Manor in the spring.