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1 JOURNAL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2006, OBITUARIES '3B Carla Carlson LORDS VALLEY, PA Carla Carlson of Lords Valley PA, and formerly of Middietown, died on Thursday, November 30 at O.R.M.C. Horton Campus Middletown, NY. She was 56. The daughter of Charles Theodore Carlson and Mary Jane Greiner Carlson, she was born on November 2, 1950 in Yonkers, NY. She grew up in Washington Heights in Manhattan until' her family moved to the countryside of Putnam Valley in Putnam County when she was a girl.

touched the lives of all those she met. You could ask for no better friend, mentor or advocate than Carla. With her on your side, all things were possible. A certified New York state police instructor, she was the former staffing and training coordinator for the Orange County Sheriff's Office, where she led the recruits and officers in classes ranging from ethics in law enforcement to basic policing. Her duties included conducting background investigations on applicants, coordinating benefits for employees and leading classes for correction officers and deputies.

Her work spearheading a New Employee Orientation Program and Corrections Cultural Awareness Training Program at the Sheriff's Office was recognized with National Association of Counties Awards in 1991 and 1993, respectively. Among her favorite assignments was to go with deputies distributing gifts to needy children at the House on the Hill at Christmas time.A woman of many talents and interests, Carla served as a volunteer and instructor with the then-Orange County Sheriff's reserve deputy program. She also previously worked as a substance abuse counselor, domestic violence counselor, an emergency medical technician with the Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps. She had careers as a talent and music agent; dental hygienist and psych nursing assistant at the VA Hospital at Montrose. An animal Jover and ardent fan of Halloween, boxing, scary movies, and TV police drama, especially Law and Order, Carla dedicated herself to the advancement of law enforcement.

She earned a certificate in law at Orange County Community College. She served on the Middletown Human Relations on the Middletown Democratic Committee, and on the executive board of the Orange County Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council. "She was the former chairwoman of the Orange County Women's Network and served as a campaign coordinator in several Middletown political races. She is survived by a son, Garth Mason of Poughkeepsie; her fiancee, Chris Mele, and his two children, Michael and Daniel of Lords Valley, PA; and her two beloved cats, Mischa and Fabio. Family and friends may call on Sunday, December 3rd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940.

A funeral service will be held at 8pm at the funeral home. Cremation will be private, at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made" in Carla's name to the Middletown Human "Society, 142 Bloomingburg Middletown, NY 10940. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. Please visit our website at www.applebeemcphillips.com.

Louis E. Vardilos YONKERS Louis E. (Verdis) Vardilos, 80, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006. Mr.

Vardilos was born of Dec. 1, 2006 and served in the US Navy during World War II in the Pacific. A longtime member of the business community in Yonkers working as a florist for over 50 years, he was wellknown to his patrons for his artistic designs as the co-owner of Hollywood Florist on South Broadway in Yonkers form 1978 until his retirement. He was married to Olga Tsanos and is the father of Kay (James) Williams, Emmy Verdis and Ernie Verdis (Carol) Verdis; brother of Madeline (Verdis) Drake and Georgia (Ted) Demopoulos; grandfather of Christina, Alexandra, Sarah and David; great -grandfather of Madison; also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Sunday, at Flynn Memorial Home 325 South Broadway, Yonkers.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, at the Prophet Elias Greek Church. Internment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. IN MEMORIAM McGrath BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE NANCY J. McGRATH 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 Love, Tom, Rusti, Tommy Heather. Allen L.

Merritt, Sr. WASSAIC Allen L. Merritt, 84, a Wassaic resident for over twenty years and formerly of Hyde Park, passed away peacefully at his son's home with family and close friends on Monday November 27, 2006. Mr. Merritt was born on October 25, 1922 in Poughkeepsie, the son of the late Enos Baker Merritt Sr.

and the late Welthea Bates Merritt. He married Elma Vernice Wells on November 22, 1951 at Holy Trinity Church in Poughkeepsie, New York. Mrs. Merritt survives at home. Other survivors include his sons, Allen L.

Jr. and Alvin E. Merritt; a daughter, Alison Kaase; his grandchildren, Eric Merritt of Wassaic, Natasha and Nicole Merritt of Hyde Park, and Brooke and Jennifer Kaase of Poughkeepsie; and a brother, Charlie Edwin Merritt. A brother, Enos Baker Merritt Jr. of Hague, 'New York, predeceased him.

He attended local" schools in Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park, and served as a Town Republican Committeeman. He was also co chairman of the late Assemblyman Betros reelection committee. During World War IT he served three years with the U.S. Merchant Marines, seeing action in the North Atlantic, Mediterranean Pacific Theaters of operation. During the Normandy Invasion he served aboard the S.S.

Robert Lowery, shuttie running from ports in England to the Invasion Beaches of Normandy with troops and supplies: Ten months later he served aboard the U.S.A.T. Sea Train Texas transferring troops and supplies from Southern France to Okinawa for the pending invasion of Japan. In 1987, Mr. Merritt retired from the "House of Fools" (I.B.M.) after thirtysix years of fooling around as a Senior Associate Engineer. His hobbies were woodworking, reading, cartooning and historical research.

In recent years, he contributed photos and historical. information to the Poughkeepsie Journal for the "Hudson Valley, Our Heritage, Our Future" book and the "Unsolved Murders of the Germonds" He shared his. knowledge of history and the local area towns with historians from all over. Cremation will take place but there are to be no calling hours or services. His ashes will be tossed to the wind on the mountains of Wassaic along with Family and Friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Hyde Park. If anyone wishes to express condolences online, please go to www.sweetsfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society, Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, 12601, or, The American Heart Association, 301 Manchester Road, Suite 105, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. John H. Whiteford WASSAIC John H.

Whiteford, 92, of Wassaic, NY. died at Sharon Health Care Center, Sharon, CT on Nov. 28, 2006. He was born in New York City on 11, 1914, the son of James Balderston, Whiteford and Allericia Bell Whiteford who emigrated from Scot land to the US in the early 20th century. John attended Cornell University for time and dropped out at the of his father's death.

He author then began working at Wassaic State School (now Taconic. DDSO). On August 29, 1948 he married his wife Clara (Sutherland) and soon began commuting to NYU to achieve a degree in occupational therapy. He worked' until his retirement from Wa ssaic Developmental Center in 1979. After he turned 70, NY State called John back to work for a while, this time at Harlem Valley.

He later took over the nursing home. duties of a therapist who was ill, working occasionally until he was over 80. John was an active member and past master of the Amenia Masonic Lodge and treasurer of the Wassaic Fire Department for many years. He also sang in the Wassaic Presbyterian Church choir, and later in that of the United Presbyterian Church of Amenia. He first became an elder of the Presbyterian Church as a teenager, and later was quite active in Presbytery.

He was also an active memvarious local organizations including the Amenia Historical Society, the Tri Mountain Squares, the Dutchess County Scottish Society, and the former Amenia Grange. His passion, however, was the collection and admiration of antiques especially. buttons. He joined the. Mid-Hudson Button Club, the NYS Button Society and was elected as president of the National Button Society.

He traveled to button shows and auctions many times with his close friend Gilbert Jobe. In his spare time John took pleasure in both his vegetable and flower gardens. On Mar. 31, 1990 John lost his wife Clara, He is survived by one daughter, Anne McComb and her husband Curtis of Wassaic and one Andrea McComb and her friend Dennis Horrigan. In addition to his wife he was predeceased by a brother James, who died as a child.

A memorial service celebrating John's life will be held at the Wassaic Presbyterian Church on Dec. 3rd at 1:30 PM. Friends may call at the Valentine Funeral Home, Park Ave. Millerton, NY on Sat. Dec.

2nd from 4-6 PM. Contributions in his name may be made to the Wassaic Fire Department, Wassaic, NY 12592 or the Unit-. ed Presbyterian Church of Amenia, both Amenia, NY 12501. Frank J. Semancik Jr.

Tiffany Jean Georges HYDE PARK Frank J. Semancik 57, a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, November 30th at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He owned and operated Speedo's Paint Body in Poughkeepsie along with his son, Brian, until his retirement. He attended F.

D. Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, and proudly served in the United States Marine, Corps. Born in Poughkeepsie on January 16, 1949, he was the son of the late Frank J. Semancik and Beverly Draper Semancik, who survives in Hyde Park. On May 16, 1970 in Holy Trinity Church, Poughkeepsie, he married the former Linda J.

Cacchio. Mrs. Semancik survives at home. In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include his son, 3rian F. Semancik and wife, Amie, of Staatsburg, brother, Jeffrey Semancik of Hyde Park: sisters, Barbara Semancik of Hyde Park, and Linda Croshier and husband, John, of Wampsville, NY, nephews, Justin Croshier, and Patrick, Michael, and Alex Cacchio; niece, Lisa Roina, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

In honor of Frank's love for cars, especially his '32 Ford Coupe, the family invites other car enthusiasts to join in the funeral procession with their classic cars. Calling Hours will be 3 to 5 and 7-to 9 pm, Monday December 4th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, Tuesday, December 5th' at Regina Coeli Church, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

Burial will follow in Union Cemetery of Hyde Park." To send a condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com. Frederica Ann Barbetta POUGHKEEPSIE Frederica Ann Barbetta, born October 13, 1940, New York City, to loving parents, Emil and Theresa Corbino. Survived by daughter Jacqueline Barbetta, future son in law, Kirk Schuley, both of Holly Spring, NC; brother Bob Corbin, of Woodlands, TX; sister Marianne Corbino, of White Plains; niece, Catherine Corbin, nephew Christopher Corbin, and nephew Daniel Seeman. Died 1 a.m. November 30, 2006 in Poughkeepsie, NY.

A truly beauty in appearance and character. She was charming, personable and socially gifted. Highly acclaimed for excellence as an Executive Administrator for IBM, the D.A. of Dutchess County, lawyers, hospitals and CIBA-Geigy. A graduate of Commerce High School, Yonkers and Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie.

Successfully raised two daughters, Janine and Jacqueline, single- handedly. She made numerous sacrifices for their achievements. She endured long term kidney disease and the early death of her daughter Janine. She expressed her love by preparing gourmet food for others. She loved to ski, cook, dance, paint, sew, decorate and play mah jongg.

She was a master artisan. She was a long time member of the Hudson Valley Ski Club. She cherished her good friends whom stood by her and her faithful cats, Kiki and Angel. She made the world a more beautiful place with her demeanor, talents and smile for everyone. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

Calling hours will be Sunday, December 3, 2006 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Poughkeepsie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2006 at St.

Martin de Porres Church, Poughkeepsie. Burial will follow at Fishkill Rural Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney and Urology Foundation, 1250 Broadway New York, New York 10001. If you need directions, or wish to send an online condolence, please visit our website at www.doylefun eralhome.com. Walter J.

Daniels WINDSOR, CT Walter J. Daniels, 45, died Monday, November 20, 2006 as the result of a fire in East Windsor. in Lincoln, Nebraska, son of the late William and Nellie (Sheldon) Daniels, he lived in Beacon, NY several years. Walter served in the US Coast Guard and traveled extensively with carnivals around the country. A free spirit, he was a generous and caring man who adored his children Jonathan, Christina, and Melissa.

He was a trained automobile mechanic and drove 18-wheelers. He leaves his fiancee, Sheilagh Matos of East Granby; three brothers, Michael of Highland Falls, NY, Robert of Haverstraw, NY and Lester of PA. He was predeceased by a brother; Thomas Daniels. A Memorial Service will he held Saturday December 9, in the chapel of the Carmon Windsor Home, 807 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor at 5 pm. His family will receive friends from pm prior to the service.

Burial at the convenience of the family will be in Cold Spring, NY, Contributions may be made to Ct Coalition to End Homelessness, 30 Jordan Lane, Wethersfield, 06109. For condolences please. visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com. Nickolas Bodo DEATH NOTICES 3436309. Daniels, Walter 45, of Windsor, CT.

died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. Arrangements by Carmon Funeral Home, (860) 688-2200. Barbetta, Frederica Arin," of Poughkeepsie, died Nov. 30, 2006.

Funeral Arrangements by Timothy P. Doyle Home (845) 452-0460. Barnes, Yvonne, 53, of Newburgh, died 'Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006 at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh. Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Homes, (845) 569-1233.

Bodo, Nickolas, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006. Arrangements by Sweet's Funeral Home (845) 229-2624. Carlson, Carla, 56, of Lords Valley, PA, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006.

Arrangements by ApplebeeMcPhillips Funeral Home (845) Georges, Tiffany Jean, 22, of Hopewell Junction, died Nov. 27, 2006. Arrangements by Robert H. Auchmoody Funeral Homes (845) 896- 6166. Ingraham, Ida, 79, died Friday, Dec.

1, 2006, Arrangements by Hufcut Funeral Home, (845) 877-1400. Merritt, Allen 84, of Wassaic, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006. Arrangements by Sweet's Funeral Home (845) 229-2624. Semancik Frank 57, of Hyde Park, died Thursday, Nov.

30, 2006, Arrangements by Sweet's Funeral Home (845) 229-2624. Vardilos (Verdis), Lous 80, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006. Arrangements by Flynn Memorial Home (914) 963-5178. Whiteford, John 92, of Wassaic, died Nov.

28, 2006. Arrangements by Valentine Funeral Home (518) 7894888. Williams, James 88, of Poughkeepsie, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006. Arrangements by Sweet's Funeral Home (845) 229-2624.

Ida Ingraham JACKSONVILLE, VT Ida Ingraham, 79, a 15 year resident of Jacksonville, VT, formerly of Dover Plains, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington, VT. Mrs. Ingraham was a homemaker. Born Aug.

31, 1927 in Dover Plains, she was the daughter of the late George and Captolia: Murphy Vincent. On Dec. 5, 1946 in Dover Plains, she married Robert Ingraham. Mr. Ingraham died Aug.

1, 1989. Survivors include her children, Dale Ingraham of Jacksonville, VT; Robert Ingraham of Poca, West VA; Trudy Pawlikowski of Mexico, NY; Ruth Personeus of Carlisle, PA; Patty LaCourse of Columbus, TX; Charlotte Ingraham of Moosup, CT; Cindy Corey Moosup, CT; Sue Near of Pine Plains; Toni Glidewell of Fort Campbell, KY, Leona Swart of Clifton Springs, NY; four sisters, Naomi Glines of Tilton, NH; Margaret Wilcox of Dover Plains; Patsy Wilcox of Dover Plains; Rose Bean of Dover Plains; 31 and 42 Calling be 11 a.m to p.m., Monday, Dec. 4, at Hufuct Funeral Home, Main Dover Plains. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 4, at the funeral home, with Pastor Daniel Groh officiating.

Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery, Dover Plains. IN MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY OF -LYDIA LOPRESTI ON HER 5TH ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN January 5, 1955 December 2, 2001 5 years ago you traveled to your new home and we remember your journey through life with it's tears laughter, watching yesterdays sunset become tomorrow's sunrise of hope promise has given us strength of your love for God, Family Friends, We Love and miss you, Teresa Michael. IN MEMORIAM A Happy Birthday Our Little Angel 0 Nicholas William Gannon Dec. 2, 2004 October 7, 2006 Love, Mom, Dad Jeffrey, Nanny Da Grandma Poppy 0006443229 SE HOPEWELL JUNCTION Tiffany Jean Georges, beloved and devoted, mother, daughter and sister, died November 27, 2006, she was 22. Tiffany was born on September 15, 1984 in the Bronx to John J.

and Myrna Acevedo Georges. Mr. and Mrs: Georges survive at home in Fishkill. Tiffany was of the Roman Catholic faith arid was know by her family and friends to be a hardworking mother whose dedication to her son was an inspiration. Tiffany graduated from High School in 2001, she received her Associates Degree in Business from Dutchess Community College, from their she earned her Degree in Education from SUNY New Paltz.

Tiffany would have received her Bachelors Degree from Mount St. Mary in May. She aspired to be a High School History Teacher: In addition to her son, Peter Michael, and her parents, Tiffany is survived by her brother, John E. Georges of Fishkill, paternal grandmother, Paula and her husband, John Nichuals of Florida, Maternal grandmother, Rosa Acevedo also of Florida, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Calling hours will be from 3-9 p.m., Sunday, Dec.

3, 2006 at Robert H. Auchmoody Funeral Homes, 1028 Main Street Fishkill, NY 12524. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Mother of the Church in Fishkill, at 11:00 am on Monday, Dec. 4, 2006.

Interment will follow at Fishkill Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations are being accepted on behalf of Tiffany's son Peter. Please make checks payable only to John Georges, 14-60 156th Street, Whitestone, NY 13357. James E. Williams POUGHKEEPSIE James E.

Williams, 88, a lifelong Poughkeepsie resident, died Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at home. He was a hard working man who held several jobs. Most recently, he was a custodian at the Dutchess County Dept. of Health Building in Poughkeepsie for 17 years until his retirement. Born in Beacon on August 4, 1918, he was the son of the late John and Hazel Robertson Williams.

He married the former Grace Frazer. Mrs. Williams predeceased him on November 22, 1999. He is survived by five daughters, Arlene Louis and husband, Rodney, of Poughkeepsie, Barbara Davis of Hyde Park, Shirley Lasher of Hyde Park, Joanne Miller and husband, Dale, of Poughkeepsie, and Judy Veach of Poughkeepsie; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister, Violet Williams of Poughkeep sie; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by two daughters, Betty Green and Sandra Swartz; a son, David Swartz; and four brothers, Amos, John, George, and Gordon Williams.

Calling hours will be 4 7 p.m., Sunday, December 3rd at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Funeral services will be 12 Noon, Monday, December 4th at the funeral home with Rev. Donald Hoger officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery of Hyde Park.

To send a condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsf uneralhome.com. Sculptor, founder of art college dies The Associated Press LYME, Conn. Award-winning sculptor Elisabeth Gordon Chandler, who founded Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, has died. She was 93, Chandler died Wednesday at Middlesex Memorial Hospital in Middletown, school officials said. She was active with writing, teaching and working in her studio right until her death and taught a sculpture class every Thursday.

Chandler founded the Lyme Academy in 1976 to teach the basics of drawing, painting and sculpt-, ing to young artists. Her work was recognized by such organizations as the National Academy of Design, the National Sculpture Society, the Allied Artists of America and the National Arts Club. Her sculptures are on display in New York City at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Columbia University, St. Joseph College, the Old State House in Hartford and several other locations.

Popular clown dies PHOENIX Emmett Kelly son of one of the' nation's most famous hobo clowns who followed his father. into a career under the big top, died Wednesday. He was 83. Kelly died of complications from pneumonia at Sierra Vista Regional Health Center near his home in Tombstone, according to. his daughter, CherryAnn Kelly-Knapp.

The Associated Press POUGHKEEPSIE Nickolas Bodo died November 25, 2006 in Rochester, NY, surrounded by his grahdsons. 6 His death was the result of injuries 8 sustained during an automobile accident. He was, born in Kikinda, Hungary on April 8, 1914 to Nickolas and Angela Bodo. He immigrated to this country with his mother and brother Albert in 1922. He settled into American life and worked as a tradesman, his natural Labilities a profession allowed him to excel at.

Mr. Bodo joined the Civilian Conservation Corps Program during to the the Depression Era and traveled west helping to revitalize the nation's decimated forests. After returning home, he took work as a machinist and in 1938, he met Alice Hayes at a dance hall and they went on to marry in 1940 at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel, the church he continued to. worship at throughout his life. They had two children, John and Patricia.

He used his carpentry skills to build a home for himself and later for both his children. Mr. Bodo moved to IBM and enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a tool and die maker at IBM until he retired in 1976, after which he devoted his time to his wife and grandchildren. His first wife Alice passed away in 1994 and he subsequently moved to Florida with his daughter and her husband. Not soon after, he found he truly missed Poughkeepsie and returned home to reunite with an old acquaintance, Ruth Drumgould.

They were married in December of 1995, surrounded by loving family and friends. Nick was a good man, with simple needs, devoted to his wife and gener ous to his family. He was a skilled carpenter, mechanic and all-around renaissance tradesman. A great lover of animals and cars; he enjoyed traveling and the occasional dance. He was a vigorous and proud man who lived his long life the way he wanted until the day he left this earth.

He will be remembered best by his family and those who knew him as a kind, patient, honest and hard working man who looked forward to time spent with the people he cared about most. He is survived by his wife Ruth, and her loving family, his son, John Bodo and daughter Karen Bodo, of Englewood, FL, his daughter Patricia Birsner and son-in-law David Birsner, of Port Charlotte, FL and extended family in St. Louis; MO. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren and their spouses: John and Tracey Bodo, Jeff Bodo, Deena-Lynn and Aaron Bare, David and Rachel Birsner, Amy Birsner Richards and Jesse Richards and he will serve as an inspiration to his great grandchildren: Taylor and Emma Bodo, Grace Birsner, Cooper Nickolas Richards and Baby Bare. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Pm, Sunday, December 3, 2006 at.

Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, Monday, December 4th at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel of St. Peter's Parish, Hudson View Drive, Poughkeepsie. Burial will follow in St.

Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie. Memorial donations may be made to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Hyde Park, NY 12538. To send Nick's family a condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com. Microbiologist who discovered virus dies The Associated Press PALO ALTO, Calif. Esther Lederberg, a pioneering Stanford University microbiologist whose research helped her first husband win a Nobel Prize, died Nov.

11 of pneumonia and congestive heart failure, the school said. She was 83. Lederberg was best known for discovering a type of virus that infects bacteria, a finding crucial to understanding DNA. Building on her work, her first husband, Joshua Lederberg, won the 1958 Nobel Prize in medicine. She was a women's right crusader and became a Stanford professor when few women were offered similar positions.

Lederberg was born. in the Bronx on Dec. 18,1922 and earned an undergraduate degree at Hunter College of the City University of New York in 1942. She received her master's degree from Stanford in 1946, the same year she married Joshua Lederberg. They divorced in 1966.

Female record-holder for being heavy dies AUBURNDALE, Fla. Rosalie Bradford, who held records for being the world's heaviest woman and for losing the most weight, died Wednesday. She was 63. Bradford weighed 1,050 pounds in January 1987, according to the 1994 Guinness Book of Records. She lost 736 pounds to weigh 314 pounds in September 1992, according to the record book.

she died at a hospital in Lakeland, Fla. Publicist Stephen Nortier said Bradford weighed around 400 pounds just before dying. The Associated Press A.