Phyllis Huebbe

Phyllis Huebbe, a 60-year resident of the area, and most recently of Honesdale, Pa., died on Friday, December 14, 2007 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center in Honesdale, Pa. She was 93.
Born on January 11, 1914, in Maddaloni, Italy, she was the daughter of the late T. Antonio Lombardi and Antionetta Imperato. She was predeceased by her husbands, Frank E. Klein and William H. Huebbe.
Mrs. Huebbe is survived by four sisters, Emelia Cavuto, Margeret Lettera, Carmela Oser and Clothilde Harris; several nieces and nephews and members of the Langley and Huebbe families.
She came to the Callicoon area in 1948 from New York City and married Frank E. Klein. She operated a luncheonette and worked as a seamstress in Callicoon. In 1967, she married William H. Heubbe and resided in Damascus. She loved her family, Callicoon, the river, and the wonderful friends she had through the years.
A memorial service will be held at a later date, to be announced.

Irmgard Starr
Homemaker, 73

Irmgard Starr of Sebring, Fla. and formerly of Monticello was called home by the Lord on Thursday, December 13, 2007 with her loving family by her side. She was 73.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Henry; along with two sons, Henry A. Starr, III and his wife, Michele of Monticello and Brent Starr, Sr. and his wife, Suzanne of Sebring, Fla; three wonderful grandchildren, Ashley and Brent William Starr, Jr., of Sebring, Fla. and Marshall Starr of Monticello; several brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held privately at the convenience of her family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to hospice.
Arrangements with Fountain Funeral Home, Avon Park, Fla.

Louise Marie Gregory
Ret. Cafeteria Worker, 83

Louise Marie Gregory of Monticello, a retired cafeteria worker for the Monticello Central Schools, died Saturday, December 15, 2007 at the Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis after a long illness. She was 83.
The daughter of the late George W. Kinne and Ella C. Peters Kinne, she was born January 31, 1924 in Monticello. She was the widow of Edward H. Gregory Sr. who predeceased her on January 20, 1999.
Louise was a member of the First Church of Monticello, Presbyterian and the Monticello Exempt Firemen's Auxiliary. Our mom was a wonderful person who loved children and her job at the school gave her a chance to be with them everyday. We have talked to people over the years and they still remember her because of her smile and kind words to them.
She is survived by her two sons, Edward H. Gregory Jr. and his wife, Gloria of North Weymouth, Mass. and David Gregory and his wife, Linda of Monticello; a brother, George W. Kinne Jr. and his wife, Betty of Lawrenceburg, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two sisters and best friends, Caroline "Dolly" Kelley and Aimee Klecka.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 18 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 401 Broadway in Monticello.
Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 19 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Robert McLeod officiating.
Burial will follow at the Rock Ridge Cemetery in Monticello.
Memorial contributions can be made to the First Church of Monticello-Presbyterian, Jones Street, Monticello, NY 12701.
Arrangements under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello.