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OBITUARIES STATE NATION 5B POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL Friday, January 3, 2014 Muriel L. Orr LeRoy S. Stoothoff, Jr. OBITUARIES Lawmakers battle over primary date date amid a legislative stalemate. But it would be up the state Legislature to move the primary for state races.

New York's primaries have been held on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in September. Prior to 1974, primary elections were held in June. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Man-hattan, in October introduced a bill to establish the fourth Tuesday in June as New York's primary day for both federal and state offices. The federal government has urged the state to move its primary date for state races to comply with the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act, which requires absentee ballots to be in the hands of overseas military personnel at least 45 days before an election. The September primary and the November election makes for a tight schedule to get absentee ballots out.

said it would be ill advised to have a primary in June which is near the end of the six-month legislative session in Albany. "We continue to believe that a June primary would mean that many lawmakers, especially New York City Democrats whose primary races are often more competitive than their general elections, will choose politics over governing and disrupt state legislative business during the budget and busy end-of-session activities," said GOP spokesman Scott Reif IDC Leader Jeff Klein, D-Bronx, agreed. "Senator Klein does not believe we should hold a primary during one of the busiest and most important stretches of the legislative session," spokesman Eric Soufer said in a statement. Statewide seats for governor, attorney general and comptroller are on the November ballot. So too are all 213 legislative seats and 27 congressional seats.

A federal judge in 2012 stepped in and selected the June congressional By Joseph Spector Journal Albany Bureau ALBANY Once again, the state Legislature is divided over whether to move this year's primaries from September to June to match the congressional primary date. In 2012, the sides were split, and New York ended up having two primaries, which was more costly to taxpayers. Democrats this week again made a push to move state primaries to June. Senate Republicans and the Independent Democratic Conference, which share control of the chamber, have balked at the proposal. Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers, said the state would save $50 million through a single primary.

"This is a common sense and good government approach to save our local taxpayers at least $50 million and will help increase voter turnout, giving more people a voice in the electoral process," she said in a statement. Senate Republicans N.Y. gets waiver to limit middle-school math tests LAGRANGE Muriel L. Orr passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at home. She was 86 years old.

Muriel was born on October 31, 1927, in Rhinebeck, NY, as the eldest, to Walter and Lucy Pulver. She married Donald Orr on September 29, 1956, in Rhinebeck, NY.and he predeceased her on March 18, 2002. Muriel is survived by her three children, Cathy and her husband Wayne Girard of Hyde Park, NY, Samuel and his wife Diana Orr of La-Grangeville, NY, and Stacey Jacobs of Bluemont, Virginia; grandchildren Trevelyan and his wife Beth Girard of Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, Nathan Girard of Hyde Park, NY, Wendy Girard of Wurtsboro, NY, Danielle and Kaitlyn Orr of LaGrangeville, NY, Seth, Cassandra and Caleb Jacobs of Bluemont, Virginia; great grandchildren Alex and Allison Girard of Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, Zachary Roosa of Wurtsboro, NY; one Brother Donald Pulver who predeceased her in 2013, and his surviving wife Ginny Pulver of Milan, NY, three sisters, Marion and her husband Jim Kellerhouse of Loudon, TN Bette Duntz of Elizaville, NY and Renee and her husband George Voegler of Red Hook, NY her brother-in-law Wallace and sister-in-law Joyce Orr who predeceased her and many nieces, nephews and She worked at Bard College and Pok IBM as a key punch operator until meeting her husband Don. She was a member of Rhinebeck garden club, Dutchess Outreach for over 12 years, Glen Eagles and the Poughkeepsie Lunch Box. She traveled extensively with her husband across the U.S and abroad.

She enjoyed participating in ceramics for over 20 years and gifting her creations to her loved ones. She enjoyed bowling in the bluebird bowling league for many years. She was a fantastic cook, baker, mother and wife who dearly loved spending time with her family and friends. She has been a member of New Hackensack Reformed Church for over 57 years. There will be no calling hours.

Funeral will be on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 100pm, at New Hackensack Reformed Church, Route 376, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, with a brief visitation period starting at 1230pm. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Hackensack Reformed Church or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Wm. G. Miller and Son Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Ave.

Poughkeepsie NY. If you wish to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.wmgmil-lerfuneralhome.com Mildred "Mimi" Lucetta Endee WINGDALE -Mildred (Mimi) Lucetta Endee passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2013. She was 91. Born on December 13, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Tillie Wagner. Her brother, Edward, predeceased her.

She married the love of her life, William Endee, on November 14, 1943; he passed away in 1981. Mildred is survived by her children, Janet Endee of Rhinebeck, NY, Ruthann Haines and husband Jan of Hondo, TX, Jeannie Endee White of Wingdale, NY, and son, William Scott Endee of Red Hook, NY; grandchildren Suzanne Haines-Car-retti, Vicki Springer, Scott and William Haines, Emelie Hegarty, and Owen White, as well as 7 great-grandchildren. There are no calling hours. A private family memorial is planned. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mildred's memory may be made to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY 12538 or by calling (845) 452-7722.

Arrangements under the direction of the Horn Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home (8450 855-3550. GROTON, CT LeRoy S. Stoothoff, 92, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital of New London. Our Lord called him home following a brief illness.

Born in Staten Island, NY, Mr. Stoothoff was the son of LeRoy S. Stoothoff, Sr. and Ev elyn (Trimble) Stoothoff. Roy Stoothoff is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie A.

Beck, with whom he married on July 18, 1944. The couple was looking forward to their 70th wedding anniversary. He is also survived by three children, John L. Stoothoff (Debra) of Res-ton, VA, James S. Stoothoff (Linda) of West Hurley, NY, and daughter Lynn M.

Pinner (Edward) of Waterford, CT. Roy is survived by five Grandchildren, Erik J. Stoothoff (Nicole), Luke M. Stoothoff (Jin), Paige S. Wagner (Eric), Brandon L.

Stoothoff (Audrey), and Courtney M. Pinner. Mr. Stoothoff had five greatgrandchildren, Gabriella, Terje, Francesca, Carter, and Johan Stoothoff. A 1940 graduate of Poughkeepsie High School, Mr.

Stoothoff was captain of the school's undefeated football teams of 1938 1939. Mr. Stoothoff was a member of Cornell University's Class of 1944 and a member of the football team. The events of World War II interrupted his Cornell education. Mr.

Stoothoff enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a V-5 Officer. His Navy training took him to UNC-Chapel Hill, Union College, and Vassar College. Following his training, Mr. Stoothoff became a Navy Pilot Squadron Commander serving in search, rescue and reconnaissance.

Following the war, Mr. Stoothoff began a career with the New York Telephone Co. that would last 36 years, retiring in 1980. Starting as a linesman, Stoothoff steadily rose to leadership positions; District Operations Manager, Plant Chief, and District Superintendent. He was a life member of the New York Telephone Pioneers.

In 1980, Mr. Stoothoff became the Vice President of Bacu Fuel Corporation, a family owned company in Poughkeepsie, NY. Mr. Stoothoff was active in many civic, fraternal, and charitable organizations, including The American Legion, Free and Accepted Order of Masons (recipient of the distinguished Legion of Honor), Kingston Hospital Board of Directors, Church Council Member of the First Lutheran Church of Poughkeepsie, Woodstock Investment Club, Kiwanis International and a member of MarinerMarlin Association for PBM Pilots. He continued his support of Cornell University, and in September 2011, the Cornell football squad and coaching staff recognized his contributions to school and country as part of the team's preparation for their game at Yale.

An avid golfer, Mr. Stoothoff was a 40 year member of the Woodstock Golf Club. The family of LeRoy S. Stoothoff, Jr. wishes to express their gratitude to so many professionals and staff members associated with Lawrence and Memorial Hospital of New London.

The family seeks to single out Dr. Neer Zeevi, Joanne and Tricia of the ICU, and the Fourth Floor Comfort Care Staff. A funeral service and celebration of Mr. Stoothoff's life is planned for Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., at the Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 70 Cross Roads, Waterford, CT. Funeral arrangements are provided by the Neilan Funeral Home, New London, CT.

He will be interred at Woodstock Cemetery, Woodstock, NY. In lieu of flowers, the Stoothoff family would welcome donations to Crossroads Presbyterian Church or First Lutheran Church, Poughkeepsie, NY. 4B Rosalie (Schelt-meyer) Super POUGHKEEPSIE Ro- meyer) Super passed away on December 22, 2013. Rosalie was born March 4, 1938 to Fred and Emily Mail-let Scheltmeyer. Rosalie was a 1956 graduate of the last class of the original Poughkeepsie High School and a 1976 graduate of Krissler Business Institute.

After high school graduation she enrolled in the U.S. Air Force and served from 1956-1960. While in the service she met and married her soul mate and husband Nicko-las. Rosalie worked for many agencies which included the Academy Message Bureau, Sedgwick Machine Works, Manor at Woodside and was Director of the Senior Drop-In in Pleasant Valley, but her greatest joy was raising her three children and watching her grandchildren grow. She is survived by her sons Nickolas (Tony) Super, Steven and daughter-in-law Karen Super and daughter Janet and son-in-law Robert Schef-fler.

She is also survived by a brother Leonard and sister-in-law Sis Scheltmeyer and niece Samantha Scheltmeyer. Rosalie is also survived by her six grandchildren; Alek-sandr and Nickolas Scheffler, Patrick Super, Georgie Rose, Jaxon-Lily and Jonaah-Violet Super. She was predeceased by her husband of 31 years, Nickolas, and a granddaughter Stevye-Iris Super. Rosalie was a caring, loving person who will be missed by all who knew her. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014, from 2-4pm at the William G.

Miller Son Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Services will be held at along with Military Honors being rendered. Burial will be at a future date at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to D.C. S.P.C.A., 636 Violet Hyde Park, NY 12538 or to the Blythe-dale Children's Hospital, 95 Bradhurst Valhalla, NY 10595.

To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuner-alhome.com. Donald V. Harlin, Sr. FISHKILL Donald V. Harlin, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at St.

Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie. He was 83. Born in Poughkeepsie on October 4, 1930 Donald was the son of the late Richard Harlin, Sr. and Jessica Devine Harlin. Donald married the former Dolores M.

Barrack on July 1, 1950. Mrs. Harlin survives at home. Donald retired as an Assistant Engineer at the VA Hospital, Castle Point. Donald was a past Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 24 in Beacon and a member of the BMW Motorcycle Club of America.

He enjoyed gardening, running, cross country skiing, fishing and riding his motorcycle. In addition to his wife, Donald is survived by his sons, Donald Harlin, Jr. and his wife, Julia and Gregory Harlin and his wife, Margie; his grandchildren, Jessica Steele, Kate, Eileen, Claire, Danny, Derek and Bradley Harlin; his eight great grandchildren; his brother, Richard Harlin, his sister, June Frisenda; several cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive their friends on Friday, January 3, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Halvey Funeral Home, 24 Willow Street, Beacon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 4 at 10 a.m. at St. Joachim Church, 51 Leonard Street, Beacon. To send the family a personal condolence please visit www.halveyfh.com. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Peter T.

and Patrick J. Halvey. More obituaries EC By Joseph Spector Albany Bureau Chief ALBANY New York was granted a federal waiver to cut back on mathematics testing for students in 7th and 8th grades, Education Commissioner John King said Thursday. The state in October requested the waiver amid growing criticism over the increase in student testing in New York as part of the Common Core curriculum implemented last school year. The waiver will end the "double testing" of students who take Regents exams in mathematics when they are in seventh or eighth grade and also take a state mathematics assess Now schools can administer just the Regents exams.

King has faced growing criticism for the increase in standardized testing, which is also used as part of new teacher evaluations. But he responded that other than two high school history Regents exams, all required state tests, including assessments in grades 3 through 8 are required by federal law. The state is also seeking flexibility from the U.S. Department of Education on Native Language Arts tests for Spanish-speaking students and for students with disabilities. JspectorGannett.com www.twitter.comgannet- talbany corded in January, including that of 15-year-old honor student Hadiya Pendleton, who was gunned down a mile from President Barack Oba-ma's South Side home.

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