Poughkeepsie Journal from Poughkeepsie, New York • Page 4B

OBITUARIES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL DEATH NOTICES Benfer, Frederick 72, of Staatsburg, died on Suhday, Nov. 9, 2008. Arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph. J. Darrow Funeral Home, Inc.

(845) 452-1840. Bisland, Brian, 51, of East Fishkill, died Nov. 9, 2008. Arrangements by McHoul Funeral Home, (845)2212000. Callahan, Sven Kevin, 50, of Bedford, MA, died on Nov.

10, 2008. Arrangements are under the direction of Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home (845) 876-6000. Cisternino, Elizabeth Ryff, 67, of East Fishkill died on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2008. Arrangements are under the direction of McHoul Funeral Home, Inc.

(845) 221-2000. D'Angelo, Dolores, of Vero Beach, FL, died Nov. 8, 2008. Arrangements by Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, (845)452-0460.

Donnelly, Helen 77, of Beacon, died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. Arrangements are under the direction of Halvey Funeral Home, Inc. (845) 838-0380. Ennist Donald 74, of Poughkeepsie, died on Monday, Nov.

10, 2008. Arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home (845) 452-1840. Goldstein, Toby, 94, of Poughkeepsie, died on Monday, Nov.

10, 2008. Hardeman, Selma 91, of Red Hook, died on Saturday, Nov. 8,2008. Arrangements are under the direction of William Miller Son Funeral Home, Inc. (845) 485-0241.

Johnson, Rosario Baje "Miss 80, of Poughkeepsie, died on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008. Arrangements are under the direction of Rhodes Funeral Homes (845) 452-2894. Masarweh, Hanna Jack, 69, of Poughkeepsie, died on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008.

Arrangements are under the direction of Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, Inc. (845) 452- 0460. Piccone, Lucy 97, of Beacon, died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008.

Arrangements are under the direction of Halvey Funeral Home, Inc. (845) 838-0380. Provisiero, Vincent 83, of Hopewell Junction, died on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert H.

Auchmoody Funeral Homes Inc. (845) 4521680. Rosenquist, Dorothy, 81, of Grand Island, EL, died on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008. Arrangements are under the direction of I Peck Peck Funeral Home (518) 398-7777.

Walberg, Shirley, 82, of Rhinebeck, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 at Northern Dutchess Hospital. Arrangements under the direction of the DapsonChestney Funeral Home, 845876-6000. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Paulette Perry November 13, 2007 I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought of you yesterday and the day before that too.

I think of you in silence and often speak your name. It broke my heart to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of me went with you the day God called you home. Love always, husband John and friends Joann and Ronny 0000453196 IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of Stephen A. Amato on his Anniversary in Heaven We, thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Your Love Tina and Your Little Girl Steviemarie Hanna Jack Masarweh POUGHKEEPSIE Hanna Jack Masarweh, 69, a local Poughkeepsie resident of 27 years, formerly of Amman, Jordon, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He worked as a Self Employed Construction Company until his retirement in 2004. He was a member of the Arbic Orthodox Church and served in the Jordonian Army for 15 years. Born June 21, 1939, in Alkark, Jordon, he was the son of Issa and Miriam Masarweh. On October 10, 1948, in Jordon, he married Wadia Nesheiwat, who survives at home.

Survivors include, wife, Wadia Nesheiwat; sons, Munther Masarweh of Murfreesboro, TN; Maher Masarweh of Amman, Jordon; Majidi Masarweh of Poughkeepsie; Monir (Rocky) Masarweh of Wappingers Falls; Mazen Masarweh of Murfreesboro, TN; Issa Masarweh of Poughkeepsie; daughters, Munria Ibrahim of Murfreesboro, TN; Majida (Maggie) Masarwa Poughkeepsie; Maysa Ibrahim of Poughkeepsie; Lushana Juwainat of Poughkeepsie; 23 grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 from 4 to 8pm at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov.

15, 2008 at 10am at Orthodox Church, 1824 Rt. 376, Wappingers Falls, with Father Hasham officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Helen A. Donnelly BEACON -Helen A.

Donnelly, a longtime Beacon resident and former resident of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, died- Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at St. Luke's Corn- wall Hospital, Cornwall. She was 77. Born in Singac, New Jersey on September 4, 1931, she was the daughter of Dominick and Elvira Ruffalo Provenzano. She was a bookkeeper for Alamo Medical Supply in Poughkeepsie and formerly an employee of Beacon Furniture.

She was a parishioner of St. Joachim-St. John the Evangelist Church, Beacon, a member of Court Liberatta, Catholic Daughters of America, Beacon, and St. Francis of Assisi Lodge 2629, Sons of Italy, Beacon. Mrs.

Donnelly is survived by her daughter, Judith Horn, Lake Forest, IL; her son, John F. Donnelly, Beacon; her brother, Edward Provenzano, California; and her two grandchildren, Anthony and Angela Capolino. The family will receive their friends on Friday, November 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Halvey Funeral Home, 24 Willow Street, Beacon. Handicap access is via Oak A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, November 15, at 10 a.m.

at St. John the Evangelist, 31. Willow Street, Beacon. To send the family a personal condolence or. for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.halveyfh.com.

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of Anna Marie Johnson On Her 2nd Anniversary, in Heaven In our home she is fondly remembered, Sweet memories cling to her name, Those who loved her in life sincerely Still love her in death just the same. Your loving Husband Family 0000483195 In Loving Memory of Stephen A. Amato A wonderful son, brother, Father, nephew and uncle. A year ago today We had to let you go it feels like yesterday Sometimes it feels like forever. We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name Now all we have is memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we will never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts. Your Loving Family Dad, Mom, Samantha, Jeffrey, Cindy, John, Aunt Janice, Uncle Rebecca, Aunt Jill, Uncle Dennis, Dylan, Uncle JimBob, Aunt Michelle, Tina and your daughter Stiviemarie Elizabeth Ryff Cisternino EAST FISHKILL Elizabeth Ryff Cisternino, 67, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2008, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center following a long battle with cancer. Born in the Bronx on February 14, 1941, she was the daughter of Anthony and Frances Giampetro Ryff.

She had been employed as a sales clerk and cosmetologist at the Red Oaks Mill Pharmacy and then worked for a private marketing firm doing demo work at such local stores as Walmart, Kmart and Grand Union. Elizabeth was a parishioner of St. Columba Church, Hopewell Junction and was member of the St. Kateri Altar Rosary Society. She was also a member of the East Fishkill Democratic Club and the East Fishkill and Poughkeepsie Kiwanis Clubs.

She served as an Election Inspector for the Town of East Fishkill and volunteered with the American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, March of Dimes and Multiple Sclerosis Society. On September 19, 1962 at St. Denis Church, Hopewell Junction, she married Alfred Cisternino who predeceased her in 2002. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Mary Beth Cisternino, in 1970 and her son, Alfred "Ace Cisternino, in 1976. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Kaps and her boyfriend, Darryl Ingals of Poughkeepsie; her grandchildren, Christina and Damien; her great granddaughter, Trinity Marie; and her brothers, William and Frank Ryff.

Prior to her death, Elizabeth requested that special thanks be extended to the following people who touched her life: Dr. Jerome and Edna Fein, Dr. Agolioti and the staff at Hudson Valley Hematology and Oncology, her friends from the Kiwanis Club and Altar Rosary Society, Bob and Tom Dietz, Diane, Judy, Melissa, Marie, Ann Mulvey, the McHoul Family, the East Fishkill Police Department and her many other friends through the years. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home, 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction.

Members of the Altar Rosary Society will conduct a service at 5 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family in Denis Cemetery, Hopewell Junction.

Memorial donations may be made to the East Fishkill Police Department, East Fishkill Fire Department, East Fishkill Community Library and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. For driving directions or to send the family an online condolence, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com. Vincent J. Provisiero HOPEWELL JUNCTION Vincent J.

Provisiero, 83 years old, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 1950, died Monday, November 10, 2008 at New York State Veteran's Home at Montrose. He was born July 19, 1925 in Keyport, New Jersey and was the son of the late John and Celia La Rocca Provisiero. Vincent was a Veteran of the U.S Army serving during World War II from 1944 to 1946, and was a member of the 590th Ordnance Battalion. He was as salesman for Sidex Furniture in Brooklyn until his retirement: He was a communicant of St. Denis Church in Hopewell Junction.

Vincent was predeceased by his wife, Irene Quattrocchi Provisiero who died on March 14, 2001. He is survived by his loving children, John Provisiero and his wife, Deborah, of Staten Island. Irene Craig and her husband, Edward, of Hopewell Junction and three grandchildren John and his wife Amy Provisiero, Dina Provisiero, and Vincent Craig. Lovingly known as "Pop" to Vincent, Anna, Nicole, and Thomas D'Amato. Calling hours will be held Friday, November 14, from 2-5 and 7-9pm at Robert H.

Auchmoody Funeral Home, 900 Rt. 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 15 at at St. Denis Church Hopewell Junction, followed by burial at St. Denis Cemetery with full military honors.

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of CARL JAMES ALONGI, JR. On His 41st Anniversary in Heaven memory fades and life departs You live forever in my heart, I miss you so. Love, Chickie Rosario Baje Johnson "Miss Rosie" POUGHKEEPSIE Rosario Baje Johnson "Miss ,80, a sixtytwo year resident of' Poughkeepsie, died Sunday, November 9, 2008, at Vassar Broth-' ers Medical Center. She was a homemaker. Born February 28, 1928, in Manila Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Graziano Baje and Flaviana Indiana Baje.

Survivors include son, Robert Johnson (June Morrison) of Philadelphia, PA; six grandaughters, Thelma Johnson (Gary Tissiera) of Poughkeepsie, Rosario McGonigal (Gary) of Menands; Vera Wood, Francis Owens, Gail Wright and Jackie Wood all of Poughkeepsie; eleven grandchildren, Kareem Juwanne, Gary, Jovanie and Jayquan Tissiera, Thomas, Robert, Crystal and Saytra Johnson, Dakesha Bailey and Jonique Battle Johnson; seven great grandchildren, Virginia, Myra and Jadyn Johnson, Tamara Gunter, Eric Slayton, Nave and Jermani Bailey; one great great grandson, Tajh'mere Johnson; two cousins, Ceclia Doctor of the Philippines and Consolacion Guilaran of Poughkeepsie; two nieces and a host of other relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents, sister, Rosalie Baje, two brothers, Bernando and Ricardo Baje, loving companion Austin L. Wood and son Austin Wood Jr. Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 from 6pm- 8pm at Rhodes Funeral Home, 43 Fairview Poughkeepsie, NY.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 at at St. Mary's Church, 231 Church Poughkeepsie, NY with Father Brinn officiating. Interment will be in Poughkeepsie Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY. Rhodes Funeral Home, 43 Fairview Poughkeepsie, NY entrusted with professional arrangements.

Please visit our website at www. rhodesfuneralhomes.com or call us anytime at (845) 452-2894. Toby Goldstein POUGHKEEPSIE, NY Toby Goldstein, a resident of Poughkeepsie since 1996, formerly of the Bronx, NY, died peacefully at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on Monday November 10th, 2008, at the age of 94. Toby was born on September 21, 1914 in the Bronx but was raised in Livingston Manor, NY, where completed her 11th year of high school. Her family then relocated to the Bronx.

She completed her final year of high school in the Bronx where she graduated with honors. After completing high school, Toby went to work but also went to City College where she completed two years. On May 14, 1944, she married Hyman Goldstein at Camp Maxey in Paris, Texas. He was sent to Europe and participated in the Battle of the Bulge tour, and proudly served our country during WWII. Hyman passed away on August 19,1991 after celebrating 47 years of marriage.

To the end of her life, Toby loved books and was an avid reader. She loved to read into the late hours of the night. Anyone who knew Toby, always saw Toby with a book in her hand. Toby had a special gift, she always saw a light at the end of the tunnel, she didn't spend her days worrying about unnecessary things and always had a very positive outlook on life. Toby worked to the age of 82 years old at a senior center in the Bronx, which she loved! She left that job to move closer to her daughter in Pougheepsie.

predeceased by her parents and her two younger brothers, Nat Leonard. Toby leaves behind her daughter, Carole Meyerowitz and her husband, Jeffrey, her grandchildren, DeRosa and her husband, Anthony DeRosa; her grandson, Robert Meyerowitz and her great granddaughter Olivia DeRosa, Debbie and Anthony's beautiful daughter. She also leaves behind her nieces, nephews and her beloved sister inlaw, Annette Louis, with she shared her most precious moments. There are no calling hours. The burial will take place on Wednesday, November 12, the family will be sitting Shiva for 7 days at the home of Carole and Jeffrey Meyerowitz, 20 Gerry Road.

Donations may be made in Toby's memory to the charity of your choice. CARD OF THANKS VIA 3 AGNEW-TELIHO On behalf of the entire Agnew family, Magaret Jack Teliho would like to say: Thank you to all who supported us with kindness, loving thoughts, prayers, and caring expressions of sympathy during the recent sad lost of our mother. Mum will be sadly missed by us and the many people she met during her earthly life. With love and appreciation to you all. God Bless You.

Dolores H. (Dodie). D'Angelo VERO BEACH, FL Dolores H. (Dodie) D'Angelo died peacefully at the VNA. Hospice House: in Vero Beach, FL on Saturday, November 8, 2008.

Dodie was born in Tulsa, OK on September 23, 1929 to Douglas Howe and Alice Kimlin Howe of Pleasant Valley, NY. Dodie was raised by her grandparents, Alex and Lieda Howe. Dodie attended Arlington Schools. On June 12, 1949, Dodie married Andrew D'Angelo of Poughkeepsie at St. Mary's Church.

She is survived by her loving husband, Andrew and her four children, David D'Angelo and his fiancee Debbie Melious of LaGrange; Drew D'Angelo and his wife, Mary of Hyde her husband, David of Boca Raton, Park; Susan D'Angelo a Meister and FL and Daniel D'Angelo of Vero Beach, FL; seven grandchildren, Jessica, Nichole, Kyla, and Danielle D'Angelo of Poughkeepsie and Benjamin, Aaron and Sarah Meister of Boca Raton, FL; also three great grandchildren, Jacob, Makayla and Lillianna. Dodie is predeceased by her daughter Diana. Dodie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed playing golf with her friends and family. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2008 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Timothy P.

Doyle Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Poughkeepsie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, at 9:45 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 775 Main Poughkeepsie. Entombment will follow at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to VNA Hospice House, www.vnatc.com or the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

Due to the many friends family in both New York and Florida, the family will also arrange a memorial service in Vero Beach at a later date. For directions, to sign the online guest book or to leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.doylefuneralhome.com. Selma B. Hardeman RED HOOK -Selma B. Hardeman, lifetime area resident of Red Hook, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, at St.

Francis Hospital. She was a graduate of Arlington High School, received a B.A. from Penn State University in 1940 and a Masters in Nursing from Yale University in 1946. She was a former School for Red Hook Central School District, until her retirement in 1978. After graduating from Penn State, she taught Math and Physical Education for three years.

After graduating from Yale University with a Masters in Nursing, she taught at Cornell Medical, Vassar Bros. Hospital and became a Dutchess County Public Health Nurse. She also taught Jr. High School Math and Science. She was active with her Church and Consistory, a member of St.

John's Reform Church in Upper Red Hook, volunteer for Meals-onWheels and Northern Dutchess Hospital until her mid 80's and a caregiver to her friends and neighbors. She loved country living and the Apple Farm. For many years she ran the family farm stand and was well known for her apple pies. Born October 4, 1917, in Bangall, NY, she was the daughter of J. Corliss Agnes Goerke Badgly.

On December 7, 1946, in Connecti- cut, she married J. Ralph Hardeman, who predeceased her on March 5, 1982. Survivors include her son, John of Red Hook; daughter, Karen Royston, of Latham; sister, Dorothy Adams, of Arlington, VA; grandchildren, Julie Royston, Meaghan and Katherine Hardeman, Renda Rafus, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son, Ronald Hardeman; brothers, F. Paul Deuell, Robert and Donald Badgly, sister, Ruth B.

Sheldon. There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2pm at St. John's Dutch Reformed Church, 126 Old Post Red Hook, NY 12571.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to American Red Cross, 103 Hooker Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 70, Fishkill, NY 12524 or St. John's Reformed Church, 126 Old Post Red Hook, NY 12572. If you need directions or wish to send condolences, please visit our website at www.mgmillerfuneralhome.com. Donald E.

Ennist POUGHKEEPSIE Donald. E. Ennist, 74, a resident of Poughkeepsie, previously of Kingston, NY, passed away on November 10,2008 at The Dyson Cen- ter. Born May 18, 1934 in Kingston, NY, he was the son of the late George and Helen Cantine Ennist. In 1963 in Poughkeepsie, NY, Donald married Laverne A.

Walden, who survives at home. Donald was a graduate of Kingston High School. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1952-1955 in the Korean War. In 1997 he retired from NYS Mental Health Services as Supervisor of Grounds. Donald is survived by his two sons, Donald E.

Ennist Jr. of Ohio, Jeremy L. Ennist of Poughkeepsie, NY and significant other, Elizabeth Bourdon of Brooklyn, NY, his daughter, Sheila Ennist and her husband, Barnett Waldo; three brothers, George Ennist Jr. and wife, Emma, of Poughkeepsie, Robert Ennist and companion, Barbara Jean Green, of Poughkeepsie, Richard Ennist of NV; his sister, Bernice Bollen, of Buffalo, NY, three granddaughters, Natalie, Dominique, and Regina; two grandsons, Jeremy and Barnett his greatgrandchild, Cameron, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Donald 1 is predeceased by two brothers, Charles Ennist, Walter Ennist; two sisters, Pearl Wright, and Alice Russell.

Visitation will be Friday, November 14, 2008 from 10-11am at the Beulah Baptist Church, 92 Catherine Poughkeepsie, NY. Rev. Regina Stroman will be officiating 11am funeral services. Entombment to follow in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery Community Mausoleum. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph J.

Darrow Sr. Funeral Home, 39 So. Hamilton Poughkeepsie, NY. 845-452-1840. Shirley Walberg RHINEBECK Shirley Walberg, 82, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Northern Dutchess Hospital.

Shirley was a longtime resident of Rhinecliff and Rhinebeck; she was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Rhinebeck and had worked for many years at the Kopper Kettle and the Beekman Arms. She was a member of the Binne Water Unity Chapel; the Rhinebeck Chapter of the AARP, The Montgomery Auxiliary. Post American Legion Most recently Shirley has been a resident of Wells Manor where she has been active and involved with all her neighbors. Born May 29, 1926, in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of Charles and Alice (Booth) Palmatier. On August 27, 1960, at the Rhinecliff United Methodist Church, she married William Walberg; Mr.

Walberg passed away June 15, 2002. Shirley is survived by her children and step children; Charles Cole, and his wife Sharon, of Poughkeepsie; Jackie Denu, and her husband David Neufeld, of Red Hook; April Stewart of Rhinecliff; Carol Schloemer, and her husband Tom, of Red Hook; Shirley Wilkins, and her husband Randy, of Indiana; two sons-in-law, Dale Shawver of Cornwall on Hudson, and John Alberg of Hyde Park; a sister Lois Craig, and her husband James, of Kingston; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a stepdaughter Judy Alberg, a son William Walberg a step daughter Connie Shawver; and a brother Charles Palmatier. Calling hours are Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM, at the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51 W. Market Rhinebeck.

Funeral services are Friday, 11 AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Rhinebeck Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary, PO. box 429, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. To sign the online register please visit www.dapsonchestney.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51 W.

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