Shari Lisa Weltman Schneider of Gilbert, Ariz., formerly of Brooklyn and Monticello, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2007. She was 47.
A family statement reads: "Shari was an angel here on earth with her beautiful smile and warm and caring heart. She graced us with her zest for life. Shari now has her wings and she will use them well and live the life she always dreamed of. She will be deeply missed.”
Beloved wife, daughter and friend, survivors include her husband of 17 years, Philip Schneider; her mother and stepfather, Iris and Herb Gerard; a brother, Stephen and his wife, Merryl; an aunt and uncle, Annette and Al Weinberger; a stepsister, Wendy, and her husband, Barry; and many cousins and loving friends.
Services were held March 14 at Sinai Mortuary in Phoenix, Arizona. Burial will be in Paradise Memorial Cemetery in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Shari Schneider to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, c/o CHW Foundation - EV, 1875 W. Frye Rd., Chandler, AZ 85224, for the staff's unmatched care and devotion to Shari.

Cameron “Cam” Baim
Retired Farmer, 89

Cameron “Cam” Baim of Narrowsburg, a retired farmer and a lifelong area resident, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, Pa. He was 89.
The son of the late George and Louise Norris Baim, he was born July 19, 1917 in Briscoe.
He was the widower of Phyllis Vannatta Baim who died in 2003 after sharing 63 years of marriage.
A family statement reads, “He was a loving and devoted father. He was a very hard working farmer who took pride in a good day’s work. He worked into his 80s and still never wanted to stop. He was very loyal to his animals. He enjoyed life and nature. He will greatly be missed, especially at the 3 p.m. coffee breaks with stories.”
Survivors include his son, Kenneth Baim of Narrowsburg; a sister-in-law, Doris Baim of Youngsville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Elwood “Butch” Baim; and two sisters, Mildred Baim and Emily Norris.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 16 at 11 a.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main St., Narrowsburg.
Burial will be made in Glen Cove Cemetery, Narrowsburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tusten Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 34, Narrowsburg, NY 12764.

Carl Schultz
Auto Salesman, 44

Carl Schultz of Appomattox, Va. and formerly of Orange County, died Sunday, March 11, 2007 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was 44.
Born July 3, 1962 in Orange Co., he was a son of Lena Root Schultz of Middletown and the late Wesley A. Schultz Sr.
He was a salesman for Larry's Auto Sales and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during Desert Storm and the Persian Gulf War.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne; his mother; four children, Shaun Scafuri and KC Schultz, both of Appomattox, Va., Travis Schultz of Norwich, Conn. and DeAndra Schultz of Middletown; one brother, Wesley Schultz Jr. of Bloomingburg; two sisters, Loretta Schultz of Middletown and Pamela McDonald of New Windsor; numerous nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, March 16 at Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church, 50 E. Main St., Middletown (845-343-2131). The Rev. Kenneth B. Wonrlamb will officiate.

Robert P. Schmidt
Business Owner, 79

Robert P. Schmidt of Callicoon Center, a longtime resident of Sullivan County, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Rosewood Nursing Home in Orlando, Fla. He was 79.
He was born December 31, 1927 in Port Jervis, the son of Peter D. Schmidt and Elsie Schwarz. His wife, Estelle, predeceased him in 1990.
He married Estelle Wilson October 6, 1951 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in New York City. They lived and raised their family in Callicoon Center until they both retired and moved to Florida.
Mr. Schmidt was an auto body man his whole life. From working in his father's trucking business, he went into business for himself, under the name of Bob's Auto Body. He then attended college to get his teaching degree and was the original Auto Body instructor when Sullivan County B.O.C.E.S. was created. He enjoyed teaching so much that when he retired in New York, he went to Florida and taught at Jones High School. During his teaching career, he wrote two textbooks, one on auto body and one on welding.
He was a 30-year member and past treasurer of the Callicoon Center Fire Dept., a member of St. George's Church, and the Jeffersonville Volunteer First Aid Corps. He was a veteran of World War II.
Mr. Schmidt was a remarkable father who was loved and admired by his wife, children, family and others whose lives he touched.
Survivors include three sons, Robert of Hawaii, Peter and his wife, Sara, of Orlando, Fla., and James and his wife, Dana, of Hurleyville; his daughters, Patricia and her husband, Mark Pearlman, of Orlando, Fla.; Laure and her husband, John Steele, of Orlando, Fla.; Jeanne and her husband, Ron Gettys, of Loganton, Pa.; and Lisa and her husband, Rick Marsh, of Orlando, Fla.; his grandchildren, Stella, Robert III, and Peter Schmidt, Karen Brooks, Cathi Short and John McIntyre, David, Jessie, Ashley and Paige Schmidt, Michael and Amber Schmidt, Erick and Dylan Steele, and Valerie, Melissa and Robert Gettys; twelve great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and a sister, Madeline Forsblom.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Vincent J. Schmidt and Paul Schmidt.
Services were held March 14 at Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, Winter Park, Fla.
A Celebration of Life ceremony, and burial of the cremains in St. Mary's Cemetery in Obernburg, will be held later in the year.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Callicoon Center Fire Department, PO Box 144, Callicoon, NY 12724 or to St. George's Church, Jeffersonville, NY 12748.

Arthur J. Hauer
Contractor, 92

Arthur J. Hauer of Bloomingburg, a longtime area resident, died Thursday, March 8, 2007 at Middletown Park Manor. He was 92.
The son of the late John and Johanna Hauer, he was born February 23, 1915 in New York City.
Mr. Hauer worked for many years as a plumbing and heating contractor, but he was best known as a much loved and respected member of the Ellenville Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rose; one son, Mark and his wife, Jeanne; two daughters, Janet and Lois, all of Bloomingburg; and five grandchildren, Steven, Matthew and Rachel Hauer, and Jennifer and Tracy Schelhorn.
Cremation was made at Cedar Hill Crematory.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 24 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium at Watchtower Farms, 900 Red Mills Rd., Pine Bush.

Ann Cox
Retired Librarian, 85

Ann Cox of Washingtonville passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Campbell Hall Nursing Home. She was 85.
The daughter of John and Elizabeth Bruynge Hannema, she was born July 11, 1921 in Clifton, NJ.
She was the widow of Melvin J. Cox.
Mrs. Cox was a retired librarian and secretary for Washingtonville School District, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Washingtonville. She loved working as a volunteer in the Blooming Grove Country Store. Her main joy was making handmade teddy bears, dolls and crafts of all kinds.
A family statement reads, "The family would like to thank Arden Hill Hospital Staff and Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center Staff and Dr. Klein for caring for Ann and her family."
Survivors include three sisters, Sophie Haakmeester of Slate Hill, Grace Burenga of Campbell Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Betty Cortright of Middletown; three daughters, Melanie Lane and husband, John, of Circleville, Nancy Brown and husband, Joseph of North Carolina, and Cheryl L. Schuck of Indiana; two loving grandsons, Daniel Leahy of Bloomingburg, and James Leahy of Washingtonville; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a cousin, Joan Thompson; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation.
Cremation will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, condolences may be sent to Nancy Brown, 5411 Ulloa Place, Wilmington, NC 28412. Arrangements are by David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, Washingtonville.