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April 4, 2003

Memorial Service
for Peter H. Jackson

A memorial service for Peter H. Jackson who died Monday, March 3, 2003, at his home, will be held Saturday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in North Branch. Rev. Kristen Anderson will officiate.
Friends are invited to attend a reception afterwards in the undercroft of the church.

Elvira E. Flyntz
Homemaker, 84

Elvira E. Flyntz of Mongaup Valley, a homemaker, died Monday, March 31, 2003, at her home. She was 84 years of age.
The daughter of the late Lloyd and Eletha Hartman Lawrence, she was born February 11, 1919, in Glendale, Queens.
Mrs. Flyntz was a member of St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Mongaup Valley.
She is survived by her husband, John J. Flyntz, at home; and two cousins, Rosemary Liburd of British Columbia, Canada, and Ann Davies and her husband, David of Smallwood.
Cremation was private at the Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope.
A Memorial Mass was offered Thursday at St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Mongaup Valley with the Rev. Robert Ginel officiating.
Arrangements were made by the Ramsay's Funeral Home in Kauneonga Lake.

Osborn Stanton, 86
Ret. Ins. Office Mgr.

Osborn C. Stanton of Sarasota, Fla., a former insurance man in Monticello, died Sunday, March 23, 2003, at his home, following a short illness. He was 86 years of age.
The son of the late Albert G. and Anna Osborn Stanton, he was born and raised in Monticello.
Mr. Stanton was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 206th Port Company in the Pacific Theatre of War where he served in Okinawa and eventually in Korea.
After graduating from Hobart College where he was a member of Sigma Chi, Mr. Stanton worked in the insurance business in Monticello and then managed offices for Continental Insurance in Utica and finally in Buffalo.
He was an active member of the Monticello Club for many years and was active in church and civic groups. He was a member of the Monticello Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons and the Sahib Shrine in Sarasota. Following retirement, he enjoyed boating, fishing and his family, renovating his cottage and gardening. A member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Mr. Stanton was also very much involved in researching family history.
Mr. Stanton is survived by his wife, Vivian Martin Stanton, at home; two daughters, Virginia Ann Potkay and Marilyn M. Ameduri, both of Massachusetts; five granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; a brother, Albert Stanton; a sister, Jennie Gonzalez; and his close friends for many years, Lawrence and Grace Lagarenne.
Burial will be made at a later date in Geneva, N.Y.

Dolores M. Rucano
Homemaker, 65

Dolores M. "Chickie" Rucano of Fort Montgomery, a homemaker and a lifelong area resident, died Sunday, March 30, 2003, at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. She was 65 years of age.
The daughter of the late George and Elvira D'Antonio Jusino, she was born August 5, 1937, in Suffern.
Mrs. Rucano was a life member of the Fort Montgomery Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband, Frank P. Rucano, at home; three sons, Michael F. Rucano of Fort Montgomery, Robert A. Rucano Sr. of Highland Falls, and Gary T. Rucano of Fort Montgomery; three daughters, Deborah A. Rucano of Watertown, Jeanmarie Rucano of Highland Falls, and Lisa J. Ruscelli of New Windsor; a brother, Vincent Jusino of Stony Point; three sisters, Dolly Ferrer of Fort Montgomery, Lenore Rodriguez of Wurtsboro and Joanne Culligan of Downsville; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Sonny Jusino.
A Funeral Mass was offered Thursday at Sacred Heart Church in Highland Falls with the Rev. Jack Arlotta officiating.
Burial was made in St. Peter's Cemetery in Haverstraw.

Commital Services
for James M. Bonnell

Graveside services with military honors will be held for James M. Bonnell of Grahamsville who died February 16, 2003, at the Grahamsville Rural Cemetery, Route 55, Grahamsville, on Saturday, at 11 a.m. Rev. Paul Ruter will officiate.
Mr. Bonnell was a retired Lieutenant for the New York State Department of Corrections at the Sullivan Correctional Facility in Woodbourne and a veteran of the U. S. Army.
Arrangements were made by Ramsay's Funeral Home in Liberty.

Douglas F. Kimble
Ret. Carpenter, 60

Douglas Frank "Snake" Kimble of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., a master carpenter before he retired to Tennessee, died Monday, March 31, 2003, at St. Thomas Hospital. He was 60 years of age.
The son of Harry and Grace Adams Kimble, he was a native of New York State.
He is survived by his wife, Roxann Allen Kimble, at home; his parents of Middletown; three sons and daughters-in-law, Duke and Holly Kimble of Middletown, Kevin and Tina Allen of Jackson, Tenn., and Mark and Linda Kimble of Bloomingburg; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Donna and Ken Howell of Nixa, Mo., Melissa Allen of Willard, Mo., and Tammy and Mark Hufcut of Bloomingburg; a sister-in-law, Connie Kimble of Middletown; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Tomi Kimble of Pennsylvania; a sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Bruce Thorne of Middletown; 13 grandchildren, with one expected; a great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life was held at his home on Thursday. Another celebration will be held later in New York State.
Burial was private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, One Vantage Way, Suite D220, Nashville, Tenn. 37228.

Shirley Ingber
Homemaker, 75

Shirley Ingber of South Fallsburg, a more than 50-year area resident, died Sunday, March 30, 2003, at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. She was 75 years of age.
The daughter of the late Hilda and Mack Weisbraut, she was a native of New York State.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Ingber of South Fallsburg; a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Pam Ingber of Thompson Ridge; a daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and Steven Bender of Pocantico Hills; four grandchildren; and a sister, Joyce Pagoda of Delray Beach, Fla.
Private services were held at the Garlick Funeral Home in Monticello on Monday.
Burial was made at the South Fallsburg Synagogue Cemetery in Glen Wild.
The family is sitting shiva at the Bender residence, 17 Kings Grant Way, Briarcliff Manor.
Memorial contributions may be made to the South Fallsburg Hebrew Association, South Fallsburg, N.Y. 12779 or to the Shirley Ingber Memorial Fund, c/o Congregation Sons of Israel, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. 10510.

Alice D. McKenna
Ret Teacher's Aide, 87

Alice D. McKenna, a former resident of Jeffersonville and a retired teacher's aide, died Wednesday, April 2, 2003, at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center in Liberty. She was 87 years of age.
The daughter of the late John A. and Alice McDonald Dwyer, she was born January 13, 1916, in Brooklyn. She was the widow of Ignatius A. McKenna.
Mrs. McKenna is survived by two sons, William McKenna of Goose Creek, S.C., and John McKenna of Throgs Neck; two daughters, Rose Pemberton of Oneonta and Patricia Scott of Jeffersonville; a sister, Evelyn Doyle of Greenport; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Alice Blum.
Friends may call at the Arthur White Funeral Home, 315 Conklin St., Farmingdale, on Sunday from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Services will be held Monday at the funeral home.
Burial will be made in the Long Island National Cemetery at Pine Lawn.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 203, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601 or to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., P.O. Box 7E, East Syracuse, N.Y. 13057.

Luigi Bastone, 74
Owned El Monaco's

Luigi Bastone of White Lake, the owner of the El Monaco Restaurant in White Lake, died Thursday, March 20, 2003, at his home. He was 74 years of age.
He was born March 21, 1928.
He is survived by his wife, Luisa Bastone, at home; two sons, John Bastone and Anthony Bastone, both of Westchester; and three grandchildren.
Burial was made in the Bronx.
A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. George's Church in Jeffersonville on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 1425 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, N.J. 07009 in memory of Luigi Bastone and Louis John Bastone.
Arrangements were made by the Ramsay's Funeral Home in Liberty.

Arlene J. Sacco
Office Manager, 60

Arlene Joy Sacco of Monticello, an office manager for Diamond Door and Hardware in Monticello, died Wednesday, April 2, 2003, at her home. She was 60 years of age.
The daughter of Thelma King Noonan and the late Donald Bessinger, she was born April 16, 1942, in Sioux St. Marie, Mich.
In a family statement, it was said, "She was a wonderfdul, caring wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed."
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Frank J. Sacco, at home; three daughters, Nancy DeVita of Shohola, Pa., Linda Kosturko of Wyckoff, N.J., and Janice Sacco of Wallington, N.J.; three grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas and Vincent; and her mother of Monticello.
Friends may call on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7-9 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, 195 Broadway, Monticello.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550.

Marjorie A. Brown
Shipping Clerk, 70

Marjorie A. Brown, a 2-year resident of Eustis, Fla., formerly of Napanoch and a shipping clerk, died Tuesday, April 1, 2003. She was 70 years of age.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Clark, she was born in Eureka.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, Donald R. Brown, at home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Anita Brown of Burlingham and William and Heather Brown of Napanoch; a daughter and son-in-law, Ronnie and Mike Geogehan of Rome, N.J.; a brother, William Clark Jr. of Little Falls; and three grandchildren, Hope Brown, Kyle Brown and Adam Geogehan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lake County, 1411 E. Main St., Suite 3, Leesburg, Fla. 34748.

Helen B. Young
Ret. Teacher, 91

Helen B. Young of Bethlehem, Pa., a former resident of Newburgh and Milanville, Pa., died Tuesday, April 1, 2003. She was 91 years of age.
The daughter of the late Willis and Henrietta Martin Banks, she was born in Sparrowbush. She was the widow of Warren W. Young to whom she was married 40 years.
A 1931 graduate of Pratt Institute and SUNY at New Paltz, where she earned a Master's degree in Education, Mrs. Young was a teacher in the Newburgh School system at Gardnertown and then at Meadow Hill before retiring in 1977. She had also taught at Cornwall and Narrowsburg.
Mrs. Young was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Chapter in Honesdale, Pa.
She is survived by two sons, W. Wayne Young and Gary Young; a daughter, Barbara Young Baldwin; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial were held at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Newburgh on Thursday.

Anne Walter
Homemaker, 89

Anne Walter of Suffern, a former resident of Livingston Manor and a homemaker, died Sunday, March 30, 2003, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern. She was 89 years of age.
The daughter of the late Josef and Klara Vogt Baumann, she was born February 17, 1914, in Neudenau, Germany. She was the widow of Alban Walter.
She is survived by two sons, Herbert Fred Walter and his wife, Janice, of Londonderry, N.H., and Frank G. Walter of Monroe; three daughters, Ann M. Walter and Katherine Sullivan and her husband, Paul, all of the State of Florida, and Marianne Flynn and her husband, Gene, of Suffern; five grandchildren, Susan, Steven, Ayla, Sean and Jason; and four great-grandchildren, Emily, Erica, Leah and Alex. She was predeceased by a grandson, Adam.
Friends may call at the Herbert C. Bryant Funeral Home, 29 Pearl St., Livingston Manor, on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1 p.m. at St. Aloysius Church, Livingston Manor, with Msgr. William Collins officiating.
Burial will be made in St. Aloysius Cemetery in Livingston Manor.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

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