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May 2, 2003

Shirley M. Haerle
Homemaker, 81

Shirley M. Haerle of Grahamsville, a homemaker and a 40-year area resident, died Sunday, April 27, 2003, at the Benedictine Hospital in Kingston. She was 81 years of age.
The daughter of the late Alfred W. and Shirley Lunderville Cook, she was born August 4, 1921, in Springfield, Mass. She was the widow of Harold M. Haerle Sr.
Mrs. Haerle was a member of the Ulster Heights United Methodist Church.
In a family statement, it was said, "Mom was not only a great mother, but my best friend. She loved God, country and nature."
She is survived by a son, Harold Haerle Jr. of Grahamsville; a brother, Alfred Cook of Beverly, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her stepmother, Florence Cook.
Burial was private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ulster Heights United Methodist Church, Ulster Heights Rd., Ellenville, N.Y. 12428.

Alicia S. Rainey, 4

Alicia Sierra Rainey of South Fallsburg, daughter of Michelle Longe, died Friday, April 25, 2003, in Haskell, N.J. She was 4 years of age.
Alicia was born July 29, 1998, in Binghamton.
She is survived by her mother and a sister, Robyn Smith of South Fallsburg; her maternal grandmother, Esther Longe of South Fallsburg; her maternal grandfather, David Longe of the Bronx; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by a sister, Shiean Longe.
Funeral services were held Thursday at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home in Monticello.
Burial was made in the Rock Ridge Cemetery in Monticello.

Gloria M. Troeger
Ret. Talent Agent, 80

Gloria M. Troeger of Roscoe, a retired talent agent, died Sunday, April 27, 2003, at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N.J. She was 80 years of age.
The daughter of the late Lodoicco and Ernesta Bellrosone Barbieri, she was born January 8, 1923, in West Springfield, Mass.
A signatory to the Screen Actors Guild, she was an acting teacher and a voice coach for theater, television and movie productions. She was also a singer at many of the Catskill's hotels for several years.
Mrs. Troeger is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Annie Troeger of Tennanah Lake; and two grandchildren, Matthew and Holly Troeger.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. Mary's Church in Obernburg on Wednesday with Father Gus Richardson officiating.
Burial was made in the Long Island National Cemetery in Pinelawn.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, P.O. Box 1, Obernburg, N.Y. 12767.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Harris Funeral Home in Roscoe.

Committal Service
for Herbert L. Foster

A committal service for Herbert L. Foster of Livingston Manor, who died January 4, 2003, will be held at noon on Saturday at the Orchard Street Cemetery in Livingston Manor. The Rev. Stewart Pohlman will officiate.
Arrangements were made by the Herbert C. Bryant Funeral Home in Livingston Manor.

Ruth Hardenbergh
Homemaker, 97

Ruth L. Hardenbergh of Roscoe, a homemaker and a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, December 14, 2002, at the Countryside Care Center in Delhi. She was 97 years of age.
The daughter of the late Emory P. and Lena B. Forsyth Frisbee, she was born June 3, 1905, in West Kortright. She was the widow of Harold C. Campbell who died in 1947 and Burr C. Hardenbergh who died in 1970.
Mrs. Hardenbergh was valedictorian of her high school class and was a correspondent for the Walton Reporter. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Monticello and was known to be always ready to lend a helping hand to her friends and neighbors.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Emory J. and Janice Campbell of Roscoe; two daughters, Leora Graves of Tucson, Ariz., and Lena Ruland and her husband, William, of Jefferson; a sister, Eulena Turner of Oneonta; nine grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services and burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Bovina Center Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Posenriede officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the R&R Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Roscoe, N.Y. 12776.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Harris Funeral Home in Roscoe.

Louise M. Cipolla
Police Aide, 60

Louise M. Cipolla of Sunrise, Fla., a former resident of Roscoe, died Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at her home. She was 60 years of age.
The daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy Kelly, she was born in Roscoe.
Mrs. Cipolla was a graduate of Roscoe Central School and later moved to Washington, D.C., where she held a civil service position during the Kennedy Administration. She worked at the Davie (Fla.) Police Department for over 20 years, most recently serving as an administrative aide to Chief John George. Mrs. Cipolla was named Davie Police Department Employee of the Year for 2001.
Among her hobbies were yard sale bargain hunting every Saturday morning and playing Bunko monthly with a group of close friends.
In a family statement, it was said, "In many aspects of her life, both professional and personal, Louise was the key organizer, primary fundraiser, first volunteer, strongest supporter, earliest arrival and last to depart. She was 'Mom' to everyone and the very best mom, wife and friend to many. Everyone who has had the opportunity to meet Louise will attest to her professional, giving and unselfish personality and her uncanny ability to require only the best in everything from those around her. In life, and in memory, she will continue to be a truly wonderful and inspirational person."
She is survived by her husband, Martin S. Cipolla Jr., a son, Thomas S. Cipolla and a daughter, Tina K. Cipolla, all of Sunrise, Fla.; a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Ralph Baxter of Acworth, Ga.; a sister-in-law, Gail Smith of Savannah, Ga.; a niece, Diane Dodd and family of Athens, Ga., a nephew, John Baxter and family of Acworth, Ga.; a sister-in-law, Marion Morris of Harrisburg, Pa.; and many caring and dear friends. She was predeceased by a brother, Donald Kelly.
A memorial gathering will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, in the Community Room of the Davie Police Department, 1230 South Nob Hill Road, Town of Davie.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of Broward County for scientific research to find a cure.
The Evergreen Cremation Society made the arrangements.

Joanne Sattinger
Restaurateur, 60

Joanne Stecker Sattinger of Trinity, Fla., the owner of a restaurant and a former resident of Jeffersonville, died Friday, April 18, 2003, at the Tandem Health Care Center in Safety Harbor, Fla. She was 60 years of age.
The daughter of the late Harold and Gladys Stecker, she was born February 23, 1943, in Callicoon.
She is survived by two sons, Tim Sattinger of Trinity, Fla., and Steven Sattinger of Fayetteville, Ga.; two sisters, Linda Stecker of Clearwater, Fla., and Carol Merchant of Ballston Spa; her step-mother, Helen Stecker of Clearwater, Fla.; and three grandchildren.
Services were held April 22 at the Curlew Hills Funeral Home in Largo, Fla.

Herbert L. Eherts, 88
Ret. from Psych Center

Herbert L. Eherts of Middletown, a retired employee of the Middletown Psychiatric Center and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at the Orange Regional Medical Center, Arden Hill Campus, in Goshen. He was 88 years of age.
The son of the late Roy Sr. and Edna Broas Eherts, he was born July 30, 1914, in Middletown.
Mr. Eherts was a more than 50-year member of the Ontario Fire Department in Middletown.
He is survived by a son, Guy Eherts of Middletown; a daughter, Sandra Mitchell of Buchanan; four grandchildren; two brothers, Roy Eherts of Middletown and George Eherts of Split Rock, Pa.; two sisters, Shirley Wilcox of Glen Spey and Dolores Holland of Hartford, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were private.

Stanley Naumovitz
Ret. Elem. Teacher, 56

Stanley J. Naumovitz of Barryville, a retired elementary school teacher for the Eldred Central School District with 34 years service and a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at his home. He was 56 years of age.
The son of Dorothy M. Herold Naumovitz and the late Joseph P. Naumovitz, he was born September 27, 1946, in Liberty.
He was a member and treasurer of the Eldred Central School Facility Association, a member of the Sullivan County Teachers Association, and the New York State Teachers Association. He was a communicant of St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church in Shohola, Pa.
In a family statement, it was said, "Stanley enjoyed time with his family and their vacations, giving special attention to his grandson, working in the outdoors, and working with his friends, colleagues and the students. After Stanley's diagnosis, he and his family advocated for cancer prevention by encouraging diagnostic screening and colonoscopy."
He is survived by his wife, Janet Muthig Naumovitz, at home; his mother of Liberty; two daughters, Jill B. Naumovitz of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Beth Naumovitz of Liberty; a son and daughter-in-law, Adam and Laura Naumovitz, and their son, Grant Naumovitz, all of Albany; and a brother-in-law, Alan Muthig of Barryville.
A Memorial Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Ann's R.C. Church, Richardson Ave., Shohola, Pa., with the Rev. David Cramer officiating.
Following the Mass, the family and friends will gather at the Mackenzie Elementary School in Glen Spey.
Burial will be private in the Grahamsville Rural Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Orange-Sullivan Hospice, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550 or to the American Cancer Society, 95 Schwank Dr., Kingston, N.Y. 12401.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Harris Funeral Home in Liberty.

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