Blanche A. Masters, a lifetime Monticello resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. She was 80.
The daughter of the late William and Sabina Lopez Chavez Drennon, she was born on Nov. 12, 1930, in Monticello, N.Y.
Blanche was the owner of Blanche’s Diner in Mongaup Valley, N.Y. She was a member of the White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church and the White Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens.
She is survived by five sons, Thomas LeConey and his wife Cheryl, of Clayton; Joseph “Bud” LeConey and his wife Rev. Bridgette LeConey of Liberty; James Masters and his wife Jill of Prairieville, La.; William Masters and his companion Donna, of Monticello; and John LeConey and his wife Mickey of Monticello; a sister, Marie Raucci and her husband Ralph of Monticello; and nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A son, Michael LeConey, predeceased her.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church. Rev. Bridgette LeConey will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to White Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church, PO Box 308, White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787.
Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes Inc., Kauneonga Lake, N.Y.

Ethel K. Ingerto, 85

Ethel K. Ingerto (nee Sykes), 85, of North Caldwell, N.J. passed away on Wednesday, January 12.
Mrs. Ingerto was a member of the Eveready Circle of the Fairfield Reformed Church where she was very active and belonged to the choir.
She taught ceramics at her home for many years, and was also a member of the Special Police of the North Caldwell Police Department.
Mrs. Ingerto was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Ingerto, devoted mother of Dana, Tina, Wayne and Jay and dear sister of Ralph Sykes, of North Branch. She was the adored grandmother of 13, and great-grandmother of 12.