Obituaries
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Florence H. Whittaker
Age 91
Woodbourne, New York,December 26, 2008
Florence H. Whittaker of Woodbourne, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2008 at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center. She was 91. The daughter of the late Walton and Fannie Smith Hamilton, she was born on October 15, 1917 in Grahamsville, New York. Flo was employed for the Fallsburg Central School System as a secretary until her retirement. She was a member of the Grahamsville Reformed Church, a charter member of the Woodbourne Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the Woodbourne First Aid Squad, a 60 year member of the Eastern Star and a past member of the Woodbourne Reform Church. She leaves behind her loving husband, Al, whom she married on October 18, 1941, at home; one son, Charles and his wife Dianne of Atlanta; one daughter-in-law, Jean Whittaker of Point Pleasant, NJ; three grandchildren, Nathan H. and his wife, Linda; David and his wife, Allison and Karen Laritzen and her husband, Keith and four great grandchildren, Dylan and Logan Whittaker and Ty and Megan Laritzen. Flo was predeceased by one son, Robert Whittaker. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2008 from 7 to 9 pm at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY 12788. Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 29, 2008 at the funeral home. Rev. Paul Ruter will officiate. Interment will be held at the Grahamsville Rural Cemetery, Grahamsville, NY. -
Cecilia Mary Rottkamp Rutkowski
Age 68
Grahamsville, New York,January 03, 2009
Cecilia Mary Rottkamp Rutkowski of Grahamsville, passed on to eternal life surrounded by her loving family on January 3, 2009 at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Catskill Regional Medical Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 68 years of age. The daughter of the late John E. and Wilma J. Flieger Rottkamp, she was born on October 7, 1940 at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Jamaica, NY. She graduated with Honors from Bishop McDonald High School in Brooklyn, NY in 1958. After graduation, she was employed by Grummond Air Force Base on Long Island. On October 17, 1959, Cecilia married Alex Rutkowski at St. Joaquim and Ann Church in Queens Village, NY. They were married for 21 years and have four children, Stephen, Susan, Paul and Rick who love and cherish her dearly and who will never forget the unselfish love she shared with them. Her professional career included 27 years of service at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY. Beginning her career as a Unit Secretary, Cecilia then moved to Nursing Administration, and later was promoted to Director of Personnel in 1981. In 1989, Cecilia held her final position as Administrator at Catskill Regional. Cecilia completed her Bachelor's of Art and Master's of Business Administration, earning a 4.0 average, from Long Island University. Cecilia was widely recognized for excellence in both her academic and professional pursuits. She was highly respected by her colleagues and cherished by her friends and those who loved her. A woman of deep faith, Cecilia was a long-time parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Woodbourne. She was incredibly devoted to her family, evidenced by the love she shared with her children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews. One example of this love was when she saved her sister Dottie's life by donating her bone marrow to her. Her legacy will include the traditions she valued, which will now be passed on and maintained by her family. Cecilia's memory will be cherished by her loving children, Stephen and his wife, Georgette of Simsbury, CT; Susan and her husband, Joao of Belmont, MA; Paul and his wife, Liz of Phoenix, AZ; and Rick of Goshen, NY as well as her grandchildren, Isabella, Stephen, Justin, Wesley and Payton. She is also survived by her sister and dear friend, Dottie Gruenfelder and her husband, Bob of Grahamsville, NY; her brothers, John Rottkamp and his wife, Carmel of Levittown, NY; Raymond Rottkamp of Glen Cove, NY; her aunt and uncle, Bob and Eileen Flieger; and her aunt Dorothea Flieger. Her love will remain in the hearts of her nieces and nephews: Lisa Malone and her husband, Tom; Christy Hernandez and her husband, Pedro; John Rottkamp and his wife, Susan; Bob Rottkamp; Kelly Carey and her husband, Tom; Kim Haxton and her husband, Jim; and Megan Rottkamp. Her beloved cat, Greasy will miss her dearly. She is also survived by many loving cousins, great nieces and nephews and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 5, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Route 42, Woodbourne, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in Cecilia's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. -
Clifton C. Martin
Age 84
Grahamsville, New York,December 24, 2008
Clifton C. Martin of Grahamsville, died on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Catskill Regional Medical Center. He was 84. The son of the late Clifton and Marjorie Taylor Martin he was born in Long Branch, NJ on December 08, 1924. Clifton served our country in the United States Army during WWII. He was employed as a driver for Trailways where he retired and enjoyed watching sports as he was a Giants fan. Clifton leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Helen at home; one son, Matthew Martin and his wife, Susana of Mongaup Valley; four daughters, Nancy Parks of Swan Lake, Laurel Shader and her husband, Karl of Louisiana; Jennifer Thomas and her husband, Kevin of Port Ewen; Kathleen Atkins and her companion, Jodi Westphal of Livingston Manor; fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY 12788. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery, Liberty, NY with full military honors. Donations in Clifton's name may be made to Hospice of Sullivan and Orange Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. -
Helen E. Sabinsky
Age 86
Loch Sheldrake, New York,December 16, 2008
Helen E. Sabinsky of Loch Sheldrake died on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at Catskill Regional Medical Center. She was 86. The daughter of the late Stella and John Sereda, she was born in Ellenville, NY on April 09, 1922. She was the widow of Joseph M. Sabinsky. Helen was a life member of the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary; the Loch Sheldrake Senior Citizen; and a charter member of the Loch Sheldrake Ambulance Corp. Mom enjoyed art and oil painting, ceramics, sewing, gardening and the Catskill Art Society, but what she enjoyed most was working along with her husband of 50 years in the family business which is still being run by their son, Bruce. She was a true home maker always being there especially for her husband and their sons in every aspect, her father and sisters as well as the whole family. Survivors include two sons, Bruce Sabinsky and his wife Marge of Loch Sheldrake; James Sabinsky of Springfield, NJ; four grandchildren, Megan Guy, Carolyn, Taylor and Ryan Sabinsky; three great-grandchildren, Trevor, Joseph and Lillie; and one sister, Kathryn Draganchuk. She was predeceased by on son, Thomas; one grandson, Brian; and two sisters, Mary Sereda and Anna Noval. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 19, 2008 at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY 12788 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Route 42, Woodbourne at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Woodbourne. Memorial Contributions in Helen's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 95 Schwenk Drive, Kingston, New York 12401. -
Freda Wolcott
Age 93
Livingston Manor, New York,December 07, 2008
Freda Wolcott of Livingston Manor, New York, passed away on December 07, 2008 at the Mountainside Residential Care Nursing Home. She was 93. The daughter of the late Andrew and Minnie Hubbert Fries, she was born on September 17, 1915 in Shandelee, New York. She was the widow of Howard Wolcott. Family Statement: Freda loved gardening, and canning, enjoyed fishing and baking and cooking for various Church organizations, but most of all she was a great Mom. She was very proud of her work and family. Survivors include her four children, Ronald Wolcott and his wife, Maria; William Wolcott and his wife, RoseMarie; Robert Wolcott and his wife, Brenda all of Livingston Manor; James Wolcott and his wife, Sandy of Florida; 14 Grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Dorothy and Myrtle and three brothers, Austin, Rudy and Ralph. Family will receive friends from 10 to 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Herbert C. Bryant Funeral Home, 29 Pearl Street, Livingston Manor, NY. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 am with Rev. Francis Waite, officiating. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery, Roscoe, New York. Donations in Freda's name may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, New York 13820. -
Robert "Bob" Hartman
Age 64
Eureka Springs, Arkansas,December 28, 2008
"Sure as the sun sets and the world rides on the wind I'll be riding somewhere with the cowboys again" -Gone with the Cowboys" Robert "Bob" Hartman departed this life on Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas at the age of 64. Bob was born in Monticello, New York on March 02, 1944 and was the son of the late Bernard and Helen Moore Hartman. Bob was a horse lover whose involvement with horses started at the age of 10 working as a stable hand for a friend. In time he became an expert horseman, training and showing horses for himself and many others. He was also involved in major construction work in and around the Eureka Springs area. He and his wife Geralyn established the Dinner Bell Ranch and Resort in Eureka Springs where they worked together to give others the pleasure of riding the trails. Bob was an avid hunter, making yearly trips to Colorado for the Elk hunt with his friends and family. He was a Viet Nam vet who served two tours of duty there. He is survived his loving wife Geralyn Harman at home; his daughter, Piper White and her husband, Jerry of Newport, AR; three grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Hartman and his wife, Charlotte , James Hartman and his wife Joyce; three sisters, Helen and her husband, Frank Exner; Mary and her husband, Roy Garber; Debbie and her husband, Gene Bertholf; 16 nieces and nephews; 6 great-nieces and nephews; aunts, uncle and cousins all of New York and many nieces and nephews in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He was also predeceased by a brother, Bernard Hartman. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Tender Heart Wildlife Rehabilitation, 213 Bunch Springs Rd., Berryville, AR 72616. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.colonialbryantfuneralhome.com. A Memorial service will be held January 17, 2009 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. -
Albert Joseph Delade
Age 64
Loch Sheldrake, New York,December 20, 2008
Albert Joseph Delade, of Loch Sheldrake, New York, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday December 20, 2008. He was 64. The son of the late Albert and Frances Marie Shorter Delade, he was born on December 26, 1943 in Warwick,New York . Albert had moved to Loch Sheldrake, where he had worked for many years as Supervisor of Maintenance at the Foxcroft Village. He served our country during the Vietnam Era. His hobbies that he liked most were fishing and hunting and watching Nascar racing. He especially loved being with his family as well as his grandchildren. Albert leaves behind his loving companion, Regina Allen at home; His two daughters, Catherine Symonds and her Husband Glenn of Georgia; Barbara Conklin and her companion, Charles Deck of Neversink; his son, David Delade of North Carolina; His step daughter, Regina Allen Laforge and her husband, Mike of Lochsheldrake; his two step sons, Arthur Allen and his wife, Teresa of Hurleyville; James Allen of Loch Sheldrake : 6 grandchildren, Blake and Jenna Symonds, Amanda Magie, Dakota Deck, Daniel England and Jamie Allen; his four sisters, Janie Mari and her husband, Bob of California; Marion Burke and her husband John of Florida; Catherine Delade of Nevada; Donna Kleveno and her husband Richard of South Carolina; his two brothers, Leo T. Delade of Monticello, George Delade and his wife, Marlene of Warwick, as well as his best friend, Mark Kogon of Loch Sheldrake and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Procak. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY. Funeral Services will be held at 8:30 pm Tuesday evening. Pastor Bob Kersten will officiate. Interment of ashes will be held at a later date at Sullivan County Veteran Cemetery in Liberty, New York with full Military Honors -
James Thompson
Age 29
Loch Sheldrake, New York ,January 01, 2009
James Thompson of Loch Sheldrake, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 01, 2009 at home. He was 29. The son Jade Thompson and Raymond McClinton, he was born on May 11, 1979 in White Plains, New York. James is survived by his mother and step-father, Jade and Percival Gilchrest; two sisters, Patricia Gilchrest and Christina Jones; one step-brother, Percival Gilchrest III; his maternal grandfather, Roland Thompson, Sr.; his great-grandmother, Ernestine Clark-Jeter; four uncles, Antoine, Roland, Jr., Clark, and Chandler Thompson; four aunts, Whitney Booker; Jaqueline Goodspeed; Kimberly White; and Ebony Thompson; his great aunt and uncle, Paula and R. Donald Williams; three nieces, two nephews; his extended family at New Hope Community; and a host of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Patricia Clark-Thompson; his Great Aunt Delores "Nana" Crispbell as well as a host of various other family members. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 07, 2009 from 10-11:00 am at the First Baptist Church in So. Fallsburg, Route 42, So. Fallsburg, NY 12779 with funeral services following.
