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March 10, 2000

Memorial Service for
Doris Havas
and
Leslie Havas

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Route 17B, White Lake, for Doris and Leslie Havas.
A reception will follow.
Arrangements were made by the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home in Monticello.

James R. Hyde
Ret. Attorney, 44

James Robert Hyde, a 13-month resident of Providence, R.I., an attorney and formerly of Monticello, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at his home. He was 44 years of age.
The son of Eleanor G. Sheeley Hyde-O'Rourke and the late Robert E. Hyde, he was born in Sullivan County.
As an attorney, he practiced law in both California and New York before retiring.
He is survived by his companion, Marcus Villa, with whom he resided; his mother of Bethel; four sisters, Janice Kammerer of Rensselaerville, Debra LaGrutta of Bethel, Eleanor Hyde of Monticello and Nellie Broskin of White Lake; 11 nephews; and four nieces. He was predeceased by a brother, Alan Keith Hyde.
A memorial service will be held in New York City at a later date.
Burial will be made in Fantinekill Cemetery in Ellenville.

Clara E. Davey
Ret. Seamstress, 82

Clara E. Davey of Matamoras, Pa., a retired seamstress with Little Tots in Port Jervis and a lifelong area resident, died Monday, March 6, 2000, at the home of her daughter in Dingmans Ferry, Pa. She was 82 years of age.
The daughter of the late Frank and Grace Gilson Decker, she was born June 1, 1917, in Port Jervis. She was the widow of Robert E. Davey Sr. who died September 5, 1983.
In a family statement, it was said, "She was very kind and loving to all. She loved having her grandchildren around her all the time. She was one that liked to get up and go-go-go. She was a person who would give you anything she had, as she liked to help people out. She had a very warm heart and just loved people. She will be very sadly missed."
Mrs. Davey is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, George R. and Ellen Davey of Honesdale, Pa., Frank H. Davey Sr. of Matamoras, Pa., Robert E. Jr. and Betty Davey of Lords Valley, Pa., and Timothy D. and Wendy Davey of Barryville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Roberta D. and Jerry Williams of Matamoras, Pa., and Wilma Williams of Dingmans Ferry, Pa.; six grandsons, David and his wife, Cindy, Frank Jr. and his wife, Louann, Christopher, Jerry, David and Bobby; eight granddaughters, Kathy, Teena and her husband, Blake, Kendall, Belinda, Natasha, Alyssa, Kayla, Michele and baby Mark; two step-grandchildren, Donna and Mary Lou; a great-grandson, Frank III; a step-great-grandson, Robbie; and two nieces, Fran and Twila. She was predeceased by a brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Betty Decker.
Services were held Thursday at the Matamoras United Methodist Church with the Rev. Henry Isaacks officiating.
Burial was made in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Matamoras, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice St. John, 1007 Oak St., Pittston Township, Pa. 18640; the American Heart Association, 30 Matthews St., Goshen, N.Y. 10924; or the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Horton Rd., Slate Hill, N.Y. 10973.

Minna K. Langer
Homemaker, 86

Minna K. Langer, a 10-year resident of Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Swan Lake, died Monday, March 6, 2000, in Long Beach, Calif. She was 86 years of age.
The daughter of the late Morris and Rebecca Bernstein Kaufman, she was born February 11, 1914, in Tennessee.
She is survived by her husband, Michael H. Langer, at home; a son, Major A. Langer of Long Beach, Calif.; two sisters, Ruth Heckerling and Stella Suberman, both of the state of Florida; and three grandchildren, Jessica, Ryan and Alexis. She was predeceased by a son, Robert Langer.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home, 186 Broadway, Monticello, with Rabbi Marvin Goldman officiating.
Burial will be made in the Swan Lake Synagogue Cemetery in Liberty.

LaRue Moore
Ret. Landscaper, 73

LaRue "Thomas" Moore of Monticello, a retired landscaper and lifelong area resident, died Monday, March 6, 2000, at the Seelig Division of Community General Hospital in Harris. He was 73 years of age.
The son of the late Robert and Edna Kinne Moore, he was born July 10, 1926, in Monticello.
In a family statement, it was said, "He was a beloved uncle who will be greatly missed by all."
Mr. Moore is survived by two sisters, Naomi Bolduc of Monticello and Ella Ackerly of New Jersey; five nieces, Robin Moore DeRito, Brenda, Tina and Maria Bolduc, and Lori Fabricant; seven nephews, Scott and Bob Moore, Darrin Jahn, Joseph and Robert Bolduc and Jerry and Richard Specht; three grand-nephews, Daniel DeRito, Scott Moore Jr. and Christopher Moore; and a grand-niece, Ciera Moore.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered Thursday at St. Peter's Church in Monticello.
Burial was made in the Rock Ridge Cemetery in Monticello.
Funeral arrangements were made by the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home in Monticello.

Carl Williams
Retired Cook, 79

Carl "Dapper Dan" Williams of Monticello, a retired cook at the Concord Resort Hotel in Kiamesha Lake, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at his home. He was 79 years of age.
He was born December 7, 1920, in the West Indies.
He is survived by several friends.
Friends may call at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, 195 Broadway, Monticello, on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m..
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Willie Smith officiating.
Cremation will be made at the Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope.

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