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POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2001 OBITUARIES, NATION STATE 3B DEATH NOTICES Feaster, Nathalie Knox, 80, of Jamestown, N.C, died Thursday, Oct 18, 2001. Arrangements by Mclloul Funeral Home, Inc. (845) 221 2000, Justino, Stephen Michael, 21, of Columbia, SC, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001. Arrangements by DiDonato Brooks Rineral Service (845) 561 8300.

King, Rebecca 52, of Poughkeepsie, died Friday, Oct 19, 2001. Arrangements by Straub Funeral Home, Inc. (845) 297 2610. Kreps, Kelly Ann, 41, of Puie Plains, died Thursday, Oct 18, 2001. Arrangements by White Funeral Home (845) 876 3193.

Osterhoudt, Helen formerly of Hopewell Junction, died Sunday, Oct 15, 2001. Arrangements are private. Smith, Robert GO, of Pough keepsie, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001. Arrangements by Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc.

(845) 229 2624. Supple, Irene 88, of Beacon, died Friday, Oct. 19,2001. Arrangements by Libby Funeral Home (845) 831 0179. Stephen Michael Justino COLUMBIA, SC Stephen Michael Justino, at student of Midland, Technical College in South Carolina, entered into rest on Thursday, Oct.

18, 2001 in Columbia, SC. Loving son of Frank and Kathleen Danigan Justino was born Dec. 7, 1979 in Newburgh. "Stephen was a loving son, brother, and grandson, who was the light of our lives and was loved by so many people, including people at'his second home at Dianne's on Devine where he worjtfecpasia chef and waiter. He was also by many nicknames and Stephen will be sadly missed by all." Survivors include his parents of Newburgh; three brothers, Frank G.

Justino of Webster, MA, Paul Justino of South Windsor, CT, and Jeffrey T. Justino of Newburgh; his grandmother, Clara Austin; one godson, Tyler R. Darrigan; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, William Darrigan, Jr. and Tri esta and Gennaro Justino.

Family will receive their friends from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 21, in DiDonato Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct 22, in St. Mary's Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh.

IN MEMORIAM Skimin RICHARD SKIMIN ON HIS 3rd ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN In Loving Memory to A Wonderful Husband Loving Father And A Loyal Friend To All With All Our Love. Wife Dolly Daughters Kelly Sue, Stacey Kristin John Greco 1 1 tli Anniversary "loday we rememlwr you John, with low like we ilo everyday. We are still so sad that you were taken Irom na go young, anil in such a tragic and senseless way. nut we know you lappy and sale because are ISf now, Because you ate fCk in God's hands. I jf Missed ii Loved Always WV Your Family i 'ir u.v,i g5rffVart In Loving Memory of MICHAEL CALL0 On his 84th Birthday 102017 to 102500 OPlli J3PvBC Is Pop, We Love and Miss You.

Love Marian, Sharon, Gerry, Mike, Sue and Grandchildren Robert A. Smith, Sr. Robert A. Smith, Sn, 60, of Poughkeepsie, died Thursday, Oct 18, 2001 at St Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie. He was a Mobil franchise owner for 24 years, most recently owning and operating Bob's Service Center, Poughkeepsie.

He retired in 1994 due to his illness. A longtime Dutchess county resident he previously lived in Cobleskill, N.Y He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he loved to cook. He attended Cobleskill schools. He served in the U.S. Army during the 1960s.

While in the Army, he learned to become a mechanic. Born in Cobleskill, N.Y on March 15, 1941, he was the son of the late George Alexander Smith and Eleanor Russell Smith. His mother survives in Cobleskill. On Sept 12, 1964 he married Trudy Gahm in Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Ea6t Orange, N.J. Mrs.

Smith survives at home. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Robert A Smith, Jr. of Poughkeepsie and John D. Smith and wife, Kathleen of Poughkeepsie; three brothers, Pastor Richard Smith and wife, Diane of Richmondvillo, N.Y, David Smith and wife, Rosemary of Cobleskill, N.Y and Gary Smith of Cobleskill, N.Y; a sister, Nancy Castro and husband, Ralph, of' Sharon Springs, N.Y. and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Oct. 21st from 2 4. 7 9 p.m. at Sweet's Funeral Home, Route 9, Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Oct.

22nd, 10 am at Regina Coeli Church, Route 9, Hyde Park. It'll Burial will be in the fapPjjMot at Cobleskill Rural Cemetery, Quarry Cobleskill. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220, or The St. Francis Healthcare Foundation, North Poughkeepsie, NY Kelly Ann Kreps PINE PLAINS Kelly Ann Kreps, 41, of Pine Plains, died Thursday, Oct 18,2001 at her home. For many years she was an assistant to the school psychologist at the Astor Home for Children in Rhinebeck A graduate of Bard College with a degree in Literature, she was an active member of the Clinton Alliance Church in Clinton.

Kelly's true passion was BUYAM BA. BUYAMBA is a not for profit charity that provides aid to orphaned children in East Africa whose parents had died due to AIDS. Along with' being one of the founders, she was currently an officer of the organization, and has been the driving force behind the organization. Since its inception BUYAMBA has provided aid to hundreds of orphaned children in the form of food, housing, education and much more. Born in Walnut Creek, on Jan.

29, 1960, she was the daughter of Robert and Barbara Flick O'Connor of On October 14, 1982 in Rhinebeck, Mrs. Kreps married Marvin L. Kreps, II. Mr. Kreps survives atliome.

Along with her husband and parents, she is survived by a son, Jonah Eli Kreps of Pine Plains; two daughters, Molly Ellen Kreps of Pine Plains and Nancy Wells of Tivoli; a sister, Kathleen Franklin of Queensbury, N.Y; two brothers, Matthew O'Connor of Atlanta, Ga. and Michael O'Connor of Bridgewater, four grandchildren; 2 nieces and several cousins. Friends may call from 24 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21st at the Clinton Alliance Church, 1346 Centre Rd Clinton.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a m. on Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 at Clinton Alliance Church. The Reverend Thomas L. Hartley will officiate.

Memorial donations may be made in Kelly's memory to BUYAMBA co Marvin L. Kreps, II, 640 Hicks Hill Stanfordville, NY 12581. Arrangements are by Kenneth G. Giek, White Funeral Home, Rhinebeck. Rebecca A.

King Rebecca A. King, 52, a four year resident of Poughkeepsie and formerly of Miami, Fla. and Wappingers Falls, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001 at home. Mrs.

King worked for Texaco for 25 years, retiring Oct. 1, 2001. She started as a research chemist in Glenham, then worked in oil trading in Miami, and retired as Assistant to the vice president for oil trading in White Plains. She was a graduate of Roy C. Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls and Youngstown State University with additional studies at Michigan State and MBA studies at the University of Connecticut Born August 27, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of John Estes of Wappingers Falls and the late Eleanor Petrullis Estes.

She married James King on Aug. 30, 1997 in Wiccopee, N.Y. In addition to her husband and father she is survived by two brothers, Dr. Glen Estes of Baton Rouge, La. and James Estes of Wallkill; a sister, Melissa Liguori of Wappingers Falls and a niece, Marlea Liguori of Wappingers Falls.

There are no calling hours. Memorial services will take place at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 21st at Straub Funeral Home, 55 Main Wappingers Falls. In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to the charjty of their choice Nathalie Knox Feaster JAMESTOWN, N.C. Nathalie Knox Feaster, 80, a four year resident of Jamestown, N.C.

and formerly of Beacon, died Thursday, Oct 18, 2001 at High Point Regional Hospital in High Point N.C. Mrs. Feaster was a kitchen supervisor for the Beacon School District She attended St Lawrence Friary in Beacon, where she was a member of the Secular Franciscan Order. Born Jan. 21, 1921 in the Bronx, she was the daughter of Irving and Margaret O'Connor Knox.

On April 4, 1938 in the Bronx, she married Robert Feaster. Mr. Feaster predeceased her on Dec 31, 1973. She is survived by three daughters, Marguerite McGarry of Hartford, Rita Bernardo of the Bronx and Mary Feaster of Manhattan; four sons, Robert Feaster of the Bronx, George Feaster of Jamestown, N.C, Thomas Feaster of New Paltz and Paul Feaster of Jamestown, N.C, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Knox; her sister, Dorothy Montgomery and her grandson, Shawn McGarry Calling hours are Monday, Oct 22 from 7 9 p.m.

and Tuesday, Oct 23 from 2 4 and 7 9 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home, 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Oct 24 at 10 a.m. at St. Denis Church, Beekman Hopewell Junction.

Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery in Queens. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. IN BRIEF The Associated Press Democratic mayoral nominee Mark Green, right, shakes hands Friday with Fernando Ferrer after a news conference in New York. Ferrer endorses Green for mayor i The Associated Press Irene K.

Supple BEACON Irene K. Supple, 88, of Beacon, died Friday, Oct 19, 2001 at Wingate St Francis, Beacon. A local resident since 1956, and formerly of South Burlington, Vt, Mrs. Supple worked as a registered nurse. She graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.

Mrs. Supple was a member of St. Joachim's Church in Beacon. Born July 2, 1913 in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of Julius and Josephine Zimmer Krauser. She married Leonard K.

Supple, MD in 1937. Dr. Supple predeceased her on July 31, 1967. Mrs. Supple is survived by two sons, Leonard K.

Supple, Jr. of North Carolina and John Supple, MD of Ver bank; a daughter, Faith D. Supple of Beacon; ten grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, D. William Supple on Sept.

28, 1999. Calling hours are private. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Oct 22, 2001, 10 am. at St. Joachim's Church, Liberty St, Beacon.

Father Thaddeus Obba will officiate. Burial will be in St Joachim's Cemetery, Beacon. Arrangements are under the direction of Libby Funeral Home, 55 Teller Beacon, (845) 831 0179. Helen Osterhoudt Mrs. HelenP Osterhoudt a former resident of Hopewell Junction, died on Sunday, Oct 15, 2001.

She was 89 years old. She had also lived in New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, and since 1988, Annapolis, MD. She was an elementary school teacher and was active in Republican politics. She is survived by a daughter, Lillian O'Brien, six grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Her daughter, Helen, died earlier this year.

Interment is at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Tarrytown, 11 Saturday, Oct 20. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the American Heart Association. NEW YORK Ending a somewhat bitter feud, primary loser Fernando Ferrer issued a lukewarm endorsement of Democratic mayoral nominee Mark Green on Friday. "1 am very proud to stand here and endorse his campaign," said Ferrer at a joint appearance with Green and other notable Democrats. But the tension of the final weeks of the campaign appeared only slightly defused, as a smiling Green was countered by an unen thusiastic Ferrer.

"I believe I said Mark Green is the Democratic nominee and I'm very happy to support him," Ferrer said of his decision to not challenge the results and concede to Green for the second time in eight days. "I believe it was important to step up, and say we have a Democratic nominee, let this process go forward." Ferrer had conceded Democratic Party nomination to Green on the night of the runoff on Oct. 11, but rescinded it after learning Green's lead had narrowed as the votes were officially totaled. Campaign tactics criticized The Bronx borough president and some of his supporters were angered by Green's tactics in the waning days of the campaign, which included a television ad asking if voters could trust Ferrer, and Green's criticism of Fer 'I believe it was important to step up and say we have a Democratic nominee, let this process go Fernando Ferrer former mayoral candidate rer's "the other New York" campaign as divisive. After receiving the endorsement Friday, Green praised Ferrer "for his grace" in handling the situation.

For several days after the Oct. 11 runoff, Ferrer did not return Green's telephone calls. Several of Ferrer's most promineht Democratic supporters also met with Republican mayoral candidate. Michael Bloomberg in recent days. Fearing Bloomberg might win, several high ranking Democrats spoke with Ferrer about the importance of a united party, and on Thursday, Green and Ferrer met for 45 minutes.

The city's primary election had originally been scheduled for Sept. 11, but polls closed after Hijacked jetliners attacked the World Trade Center. Ferrer and Green emerged as the top two vote getters in the rescheduled Sept. 25 primary, but a runoff was required because neither received 40 percent of the vote. Lawyers, Jurors must go through motal detectors NEW YORK Lawyers and jurors who have been exempt from searches at state courthouses will have to go through metal detectors, starting Monday, before they will be allowed into the buildings, a court spokesman said.

"At this time, this is a prudent thing to do to insure that lawyers and the public are safe," said David Bookstaver, spokesman for the state Office of Court Administration. "This is not unlike what the federal courts have been doing for some time." Bookstaver said the new search rules will be in effect statewide as of Monday as a result of the terrorists attacks on the World Trade Center and will apply to all lawyers except prosecutors. Prosecutors will be exempt because they are considered law enforcement officials, he said. New York scion now a fugitive In Texas murder GALVESTON, Texas Last month, trash bags began washing ashore along Galveston Bay. Inside were arms, legs, a torso and a receipt with the name Robert Durst, an estranged member of one of New York's wealthiest real estate families.

The receipt and other evidence would lead police not to a luxury penthouse in the big city but to a cramped, $300 a month efficiency apartment in this Gulf Coast community. There, police believe, Durst dismembered his 71 year old neighbor. Durst, 58, was arrested and charged with murder and released on $250,000 bail. But the hunt for him is on again: He jumped bail and failed to show up for a court hearing Tuesday. It was Durst's first murder arrest, but not his first encounter with the law.

He has come under suspicion in the disappearance of his wife 19 years ago and is also wanted for questioning in a friend's slaying last December, Survey details gay and lesbian spending habits Longtime AP telegraph operator dies at 96 KANSAS CITY, Mo. Joseph Bortnick, a retired telegraph operator with The Associated Press whose career spanned many of the major news events of the past century, died Tuesday. He was 96. Bortnick began his AP career in 1928 in Milwaukee and later worked in Chicago. After retiring from the AP in Kansas City in 1970, he accepted special assignments with the AP for about 10 years.

He was called on many times to cover major news stories, including the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy and spate launches in Houston. Surinamc Parliament chairman dies at 85 AMSTERDAM, Netherlands The chairman of the Suriname Parliament, Jagernath Lachmon, died Friday during a visit to the Netherlands, an embassy official said. He was 85, Lachmon was heading a parliamentary delegation and had been scheduled to return home Sunday, according to spokeswoman Dilly Dongor of the Suriname embassy in The Hague. No other details were immediately available. Lachmon, Suriname's longest serving legislator, turned 85 last month.

He had headed the United Reform Party since he founded it 52 years ago, and he has been in parliament ever since, except from 1980 to 1987, when Suriname was under a military dictatorship. The Associated Press The Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. An online survey has put a face on America's gay and lesbian consumers, and it is a surprisingly familiar face, according to researchers. However, at least one gay rights advocacy group cautioned the results actually may mask the true identity of America's gay and lesbian community. The study suggested gay and lesbian consumers are typically affluent, well educated professionals, highly involved in politics and have money to spend, especially for products and services from companies seen as gay friendly.

"Some of the findings may not be startling these ideas have been bantered about and hypothesized but never confirmed," said Jeffrey Garber, president of OpusComm Group, one of three partners involved in the "2001 GayLesbian Consumer Online Census." "Now we actually have statistics to certify what webelieved. That's the breakthrough," Garber said. 6,000 participated In survey The Internet based survey was designed to poll gay men and lesbians about their education, jobs, spending practices and politics and mike that information available to advertisers. Nearly 6,000 U.S. respondents completed the 40 minute long survey.

Betsy Gressler, a spokeswoman for the Washington based Nation al Gay and Lesbian Task Force, said she had reservations about the results of the survey. "It is to their (the researchers) advantage to say the gay and les biin community is made up of afflu ert professionals because that's who mirketing officials are trying to atiract," Gressler said. Over the past decade, a grow inj number of major U.S. compa niis have, moved gay and lesbian advertising into the mainstream mirket as acceptance of homo sewality has grown in society and Jinthe workplace, Renna said. AT A GLANCE SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS JobsIncome Gay couples had a median combined household income of $65,000, compared with an overall 1999 U.S.

median income of $40,800. Entertainmentrecreation said their favorite show was "Will Grace." Top preferred travel destinations were San Francisco; Provincetown, Key West, Amsterdam, Holland and New York Citv Politics Nearly nine of 10 respondents were registered voters, compared with 66 percent of all voting age Americans. Almost 70 percent said they were registered Democrats, 18 percent independents, 11 percent Republicans. Source: OpusComm Group, Syracuse University and GSociety Indoor firing range named after World War II hero FORT DRUM, Jefferson Coun. ty An indoor firing range named after the first American Indian to receive the congressional Medal of Honor will allow troops here to practice their marksmanship skills year round.

The $4 million Ernest Childers Indoor Firing Facility opened Friday afternoon, as the building's namesake gave the 10th Mountain Division troops a pep talk "Take pride in what you do and be the best in what you do," said retired Army Lt. Col. Erneswt Childers, a Creek Indian born in Broken Arrow, Okla. "Kill or be' killed. Kill them before they do it to you, if you go to war." Childers received the nation's highest military honor for his heroism Sept.

22, 1943, in Olive to, Italy, where he single handedly captured an enemy mortar observer after killing two German snipers and the occupants of two machine gun nests. Teens charged with having loaded gun in school ALBANY Two teenagers were charged with felony weapon possession after they allegedly brought a loaded handgun into their high school, authorities said. Andre Hall and Jermaine Lacy, both 16, of Albany High School, were arraigned Thursday in City Court. Hall also was charged with possession of stolen property and accused of taking the 9mm handgun from the restaurant where his father worked, according to police. The gun was in a locked drawer and legally registered to the restaurant owner, police said.

Hall was sent Thursday to Albany County Jail without bail and scheduled to return to court next week. Police said Hall brought the gun to school Wednesday, told Lacy he was looking for a' buyer and kept it in Lacy's locker before taking it home. Lacy was released Thursday on $5,000 bail and due back in court Nov. 1. Journal wire services DODGE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH JEEP 614 South Road Poughkeepsie 845 462 7700 www.dutchesscars.com Visit us on:.