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1 1 OBITUARIES WEDNESDAY APRIL 7, 2010 POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL Francis W. "Frank" Curran TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE Francis W. "Frank" Curran, 89, a lifetime resident of Town of Poughkeepsie, NY died on April 4, the Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was a Production Analyst for IBM in Poughkeepsie, NY, until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of the Leisure Time Dancers at B.PO.E.

a member of the Arlington Fire Company Engine 1, the IBM Retiree and Quarter Century Club. He was also a Volunteer at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Front Desk for 22 years. He served in WWII, the Middle East and European Theater, 26th Field Hospital, and the Army. He was also a member of the Holy Trinity Church where he was an usher for over 50 years, as well as a member of the Benevolent Fireman's Association. He was a past secretary for the Arlington Fire Department and was a Board Member of Meals on Wheels.

He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on January 8, 1921, the son of Henry J. Curran and Julia (Byrne) Curran. He married Helen "Penny" Salasick on December 30, 1950 in Carlisle, PA. His wife survives at home. He is also survived by his daughters, Kathleen A.

Curran David Thibodeau of Wakefield, MA, and Terry DeCaro of Tallahassee, FL, as well as his grandson Tyler Clapp. He is also survived by his nieces and their families: Julie David Roseman, Jocelyn Jared, Leah Greg Rand, and Diana Patrick. He was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Pribish on December 7, 1997. Memorial donations may be made to the Arlington Engine Co. Burnett Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, or the American Heart Association, 301 Manchester Ste.

105, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at at the Holy Trinity Church 775 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Burial with Military Honors will take place in the Family plot in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 4- 8pm. Arrangements are under the direction of the William G.

Miller Son Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. If you need directions or wish to send condolences, please visit www.wmgmillerfuneral- IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of Michael Sheftic 2010 at On His 1" Anniversary In Heaven March 3, 1932 April 7, 2009 Missing you so very much Your family 2943134 In Memory of Sophia Gabriella Dalia Happy 5th Birthday in Heaven Sophia Well my little angel, it has been 5 years now since you left us and not a day has gone by that we have not thought of you. If tears could build stairway and memories a lane, I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. We love you very much and you are sadly missed. Sophia, until we are together again, we send you our deepest heart felt love filled with teddy bear hugs and endless kisses from Mommy, Daddy, Vinny, Sam, Nana, Grandpa, Nonno, Nonna and the rest of your loving family.

XOXOXOXOXOX Rose Veronica "Vera" Burch POUGHKEEPSIE Rose Veronica "Vera" Burch, 87, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, April 5, 2010 at The Pines at Poughkeepsie. She had resided at The Pines (formerly Eden Park Nursing Home) for the past five years. Vera was born in Poughkeepsie on July 13, 1922 and remained a lifelong resident of the city and town. She was also a lifelong faithful communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church.

Vera was the daughter of Michael A. Mokarzel and Millie Solomon Mokarzel, both of whom predeceased her. On May 13, 1945 she married Paul G. Grega at St. Mary's.

Vera and Paul had two children who both survive: Richard M. Grega and his wife Alexis who reside in Staatsburg, NY, and Theresa A. Silvernail of Poughkeepsie. Paul died on September 6, 1954 and on August 7, 1960 Vera married George A. Burch also at St.

Mary's. George predeceased her in 1995. Vera is also survived by her granddaughter, Tina M. Koch and her husband Patrick and their daughter Jessica of New Paltz, NY and by her grandson, Philip A. Silvernail III and his son Jack of Red Hook, NY and by her sister, Madeline Gilroy of Hyde Park, NY as well as by several sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Vera was a graduate of St. Mary's Elementary School, Poughkeepsie High School Class of 1939, and St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing. She then worked as a registered nurse at St. Francis in several departments but she particularly enjoyed her many years in the maternity department and always thought of the many children born there as "her babies.

She would be delighted whenever she would have someone approach her and tell her that they remembered her from when they had their children and thank her for her care. After the maternity unit at St. Francis was closed, Vera continued her nursing career in the St. Francis rehabilitation department until her retirement in 1987. Vera was a member of the St.

Francis Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association. Always proud of her heritage, she was also a life member and past President of the LebanonAmerican Daughters. Vera was very devoted to her family and friends throughout her life and she will always be fondly remembered as a ready caregiver in any time of need. As she became increasingly ensnared in the grip of Alzheimers, Vera needed to rely on similar care and concern from others. Her family extends our deep appreciation to all of those who helped to care for her both at the Manor at Woodside and then at The Pines.

We especially want to thank all of the very caring sixth floor staff at The Pines who cared for her these last five years and who, together with Hospice, supported us all in these difficult last days. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 4 pm to 8 pm at William G. Miller and Son Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010 at St.

Mary's Church in Poughkeepsie, NY followed by burial in the family plot at Calvary Cemetery. For directions or to send an online condolence, please visit our website at www.wmg millerfuneralhome.com. In Loving Memory of Wilmore Glenn Pitcher On His 1st Anniversary In Heaven We thought of you with love today, But that was nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And the 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. We Love and Miss You Wife Dee, Daughter Tammy Family and Friends 2958174 Anthony Alberico PLEASANT VALLEY Anthony Alberico, 88, of Pleasant Valley, NY passed away peacefully at home on April 5th, in the loving care of his family. Born in Hicksville, NY, on Oct.

27, 1921, to Antonio and Madeline DeBenedetto Alberico, Tony was a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather who lived for his family and their well-being. In 1946 he married Winifred Cosgrove of England, whom he met during WWII while stationed in England, and together they spent 60 years before Winnie passed away in 2006. Married in Whitestone, NY, they moved to Fishkill, NY in 1964 and then to Hyde Park in 1971. In 1992 Winnie and Tony moved to PA for a time before moving back to Hyde Park in 2003. Tony served in the Army Air Corps as a Tech.

top turret gunner on the B17 Johnnie Walker, and flew 33 missions out of Podington, England between 1943-44. He was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross amongst several other medals and honors. Tony spent his entire adult life in the construction industry. After World War II, he worked on building homes in the Levittown community of Long Island. He had his own contracting business in Whitestone, NY, building custom homes in Queens and Westchester County; he was a life member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 19, Beacon, NY, where he was honored for his 60 years of service.

Tony was a Master Carpenter and an expert craftsman and handyman. His work was exemplary and his attention to detail was unmatched. There was nothing he couldn't build or repair! Tony loved to travel with his young family and together they took many road trips across the USA. In later years, he traveled with his grown children and grandchildren doing the same. For his 80th birthday, Tony traveled to England and the beaches of Normandy, France and its U.S.

Cemetery where he was asked to participate in lowering and folding the American flag. For his 79th birthday he flew his last mission, number 34, on a B17 at Williamsport, PA with his daughters. He was interviewed by local newspapers and appeared on television. Gardening and landscaping was his true passion, growing fruits, vegetables and his favorite-garlic; and the tomatoes were legendary! He was an active member of the American Legion, Arlington Post 1302; the Poughkeepsie Italian Center; The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Pooler, GA; and the Pleasant Valley Seniors. His children, Madaleine Cole and her husband, Glenn, of Pl.

Valley, NY; Monica Alberico, of PA; Irene Maiolini and her husband, Robert, of PA; and Tony Alberico of Port Ewen, NY, survive Tony. Also surviving are four granddaughters, Jennifer and Sarah Cole, and Alexandra and Morgan Maiolini and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Friday, April 9th, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Allen Funeral Home, 1605 Main St.

Pleasant Valley. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 10th, at St. Stanislaus Church, Pleasant Valley, NY. Interment with military honors at the Fishkill Rural Cemetery, Fishkill, NY will be scheduled at a later date.

Donations can be made in Tony's name to the Pleasant Valley Fire Company, Pleasant Valley, NY (www.pvidny.org). To sign and view a guest book for Anthony, please visit www.HudsonValleyFuneral Home.com. Alfred D. Crocco CROTON-ON-HUDSON Alfred D. Crocco, 66, formerly Poughkeepsie and a resident of Croton, died April 6, He served in the United States Army during 1962-1964.

Alfred worked as a painter at the VA Hudson Valley Hospital, Montrose until retiring in early 2000. On June 20, 1992 he married Sandra Johnson, who survives him. Al enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. Along with his wife Sandy, he is survived by his 2 children and 2 stepchildren: Janet Karpisz, Alfred J. Crocco, Shawn Griest, Kimerbly Benjamin.

He is also survived by his 3 grandchildren: Andrew, Ryan, Lauren; 2 brothers and 1 sister: Anthony, Michael, Joanne Crocco; and several nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 9th from 2 to 6 pm at the E.0. Curry Funeral Home, 313 N. James St, Peekskill, NY, where at 5pm a service will be offered. Priscilla Carol Sellers BEACON Priscilla Carol Sellers, 51, of Beacon, NY died on April 1, 2010 at St.

Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was a Deli-Clerk for ShopRite Super Center, Fishkill, NY and a member of the Springfield Baptist Church, Beacon. She was born on November 20, 1958 in Beacon to the late Annabelle Sellers and Jack Williamson. Priscilla leaves to treasure her memories, her only daughter, Ms. Latesha Chante Sellers, her only grandson Tyrhek Lindell Sellers of Beacon; three brothers, Michael L.

Sellers Sr.and wife Eradney, Paul S. Sellers and wife Geraldine, all of Poughkeepsie, Ricardo Sellers and wife Sandra of Newburgh; eight sisters, Angeline Sellers and Bonita L. Sellers of Beacon, Ruth Green of Petersburg, VA, Mary Lou Williamsons, Martha Graves, Lerisa Lunsford and husband Samuel, all of Beacon, Sheila Bush of Poughkeepsie and Lessie Wright of Georgia. Also to cherish her memories are many devoted nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Ronald "Champ" Sellers, James "Skinner" Williamsons; two sisters, Alicia Ann Sellers and Gloria McNair.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 1011am at the Springfield Baptist Church, 8 Mattie Cooper Square, Beacon, NY. Services will be at 11am at the church. Rev. Ronald O. Perry Sr.

officiating. Burial will take place in Fishkill Rural Cemetery, Fishkill, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rhodes Funeral Home, 43 Fairview Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Please visit www.rhodes funeralhomes.com or call any time at (845) 452-2894. Margaret J.

DeKoskie NAPLES, FLORIDA AND LAKE HAUTO, PA Margaret J. DeKoskie, 89, of Naples, FL and also of Lake Hauto, PA, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Physicians Regional Medical Center, Naples, FL. She was born in McAdoo, PA, and is the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Yuhas) Swenda. Margaret was a member of St. William Roman Catholic Church, Naples, FL.

She was a 1939 graduate of McAdoo High School. In 1940, Margaret moved to New York City and worked as a bookkeeper for several companies until 1970. Surviving, are her husband of 55 years, Edward A. DeKoskie; and a sister, Elizabeth Lynch, Pearl River, NY; nephews Keith Harshbarger, Scottsdale, AZ; and Thomas Lynch, Greenwich, CT; niece Lisa Pettigrew, New York, NY. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, are her sisters Anna and Helen Swenda and Mary Harshbarger; brothers Paul, Andrew, Michael, Stephen and Peter Swenda; and a niece Marcella Swenda.

Friends and relatives may call on Friday, April 9, 2010, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Copeland Funeral Home, 162 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, New York 12561. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Saturday, April 10, 2010, at St. Joseph's Church, 34 South Chestnut Street, New Paltz, New York.

Interment will follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Gardiner, NY. Memorial donations can be made to VITAS Hospice, 4980 Tamiami Trail North, Suite102, Naples, FL, 34103. Arrangements are under the direction of Copeland Funeral Home, 162 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, New York 12561. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.copeland thnp.com.

Jean McCarthy DEATH NOTICES Obituaries and photographs submitted to the Poughkeepsie Journal may be published, distributed, repurposed and otherwise used in print, electronic and other media platforms. Alberico, Anthony, 88, of Pleasant Valley on April 5, 2010. Arrangements under the direction of the Allen Funeral Home, Inc, 845-635-2124. Bocchieri, Dorothy, 91, of Fishkill, on Monday, April 5, 2010 Arrangements under the direction of the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, 845- 452-7700. Burch, Rose, Veronica 87, of Poughkeepsie on April 5, 2010.

Arrangements under the direction of the William G. Miller Son Funeral Home, 845-485- 0241. Crocco, Alfred 66, of Croton on Hudson on April 6, 2010. Arrangements under the direction of the E.0. Curry Funeral Home, 914-737-0083.

Curran, Francis 89, of Town of Poughkeepsie, NY on Apr. 4,2010. Arrangements are under the direction of the William G. Miller Son Funeral Home, (845) 485-0241. Decker, Priscilla Anela Vennard, 67, of Highland on April 3, 2010.

Arrangements under the direction of the Sutton Funeral Home, 845-691-2141. DeKoskie, Margaret of Naples, FL on April 3, 2010. Arrangements under the direction of the Copeland Funeral Home, 845-255-1212. Green, Clara 93, of Rhinebeck, NY on Apr 4, 2010. Arrangements under the direction of Burnett White Funeral Homes, (845) 876-3193.

Hornbeck, Roy 68, of Port Saint Lucie, FL on Apr. 5, 2010. Arrangements under the direction of the Yates Funeral Home and Crematory, 1-800-762-9095. Jewell, Helen 96, of Poughkeepsie on April 5, 2010. Arrangements under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home, 845- 221-2000.

McCarthy, Jean, 80, of Saratoga Springs, NY on April 5, 2010. Arrangements under the direction of the William J. Burke Cunniff Funeral Homes, 845-584-5373. Rentsch, Christina, 95, of LaGrangeville, on April 4, 2010. Arrangements under the direction of the Robert H.

Auchmoody Funeral Homes, 845-221-9234. Scileppi, Victor 93, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL on April 6, 2010. Arrangements under the direction of the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, 845- 452-7700. Sellers, Priscilla Carol, 51, of Beacon, NY on Apr. 1, 2010.

Arrangements under the direction of the Rhodes Funeral Home, (845) 452-2894. Whalen, Judy 50, of Tivoli on April 6, 2010. Arrangements under the direction of the Burnett White Funeral Homes, Inc, 845- 758-5042. Wilcheck, Stanley 92, of Highland, on April 6, 2010. Arrangements under the direction of Sutton Funeral Home, 845- 691-2141.

IN MEMORIAM TO OUR READERS: In Memoriams are placed through our Classified Advertising Dept. between the hours of 8am and 4pm Monday through Friday, the phone number is 845-471-7355. In Loving Memory of Debra Ann Goodchild On her 40th Anniversary in Heaven January 23, 1970 April 7, 1970 Love and Miss you very very much. From Mommy brothers Frankie and Rich Goodchild 2958535 Services will be held for William R. Garrison, Sr.

On Saturday April 10th from 2-4pm At Lewis Tompkins Hose 13 South Avenue, Beacon 2955127 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY Jean McCarthy, Loving, Mother, Grandmother, and Auntie died peacefully on Monday (Apr. 5, 2010) in Saratoga Springs. She was 80. Born in 1929 in Poughkeepsie, Jean was the daughter of the late William F. and Alice Q.

Bauer and granddaughter of Cora Bauer. She graduated from Poughkeepsie High School, in 1947. Jean received an associate's degree from the NY Institute of Dietetics. in 1950. She was employed by Doctors Dreishpoon, Stall, and Cohen from 1969 to 1973, bank in security from 1991 to 1995 followed by the New York Racing Association from 1996 to 1998.

The acclaimed Sylvia Sydney choose her to play "Jo" in the production of "Little Women" as a 12 year old and wanted her to do summer stock. In High School, her sorority was Omega Epsilon and she loved her cheerleading years for Poughkeepsie HS with her best friend Kaye. Jean was a wonderful cook. She loved gardening, all animals, especially birds, cats and dogs, particularly her own. She leaves two much loved kitties, Missy and Max.

Her favorite musicians were Frank Sinatra and John Hammond, both of whom she met at least once in her life. She was a bright light in so many lives and always nice to everyone she met. Jean loved family most of all. Jean resided on Saratoga Lake for almost 4 decades, and lived in Florida for approx 4 years during that time. She was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, John W.

McCarthy, her first husband Henry D. Werle and also by her sister Janet L. Scott. Survivors include her sons, William H. Werle of Hyde Park, John W.

McCarthy Jr. and his wife Lori of Saratoga Springs, Daughters Barbara J. Werle of Poughkeepsie, and Sharon W. Alonzo and husband Jim of Ballston Spa. Her grandchildren, David Steele, Brian Steele, John McCarthy III, Jimmy Alonzo, Tara Millhouse, a and Jamie Edelstein, one great grandchild, Karissa, and two on the way.

Jean also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to on Thursday (Apr. 8, 2010) at the William J. Burke Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at on Friday (Apr.

9, 2010) at St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, 231 Lake Street. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy. We want to thank the staff at Saratoga Hospital for all of the loving care they gave Jean and her family.

Jean loved all of her doctors especially Dr. Noonan. If you would like to make a donation in her honor, please do so to your local animal shelter. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com. OBITUARIES Judy C.

Whalen TIVOLI Judy C. Whalen, 50, of Tivoli, NY, died Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 at the St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. For many years, Judy was an elementary school teacher at the Mill Road School in Red Hook. She is survived by her husband; Robert Whalen, Jr of Tivoli, NY, and a son; Robert M.

Whalen, III also of Tivoli. Funeral service and full obituary will be announced on Wednesday. Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett White Funeral Homes 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY. More obituaries 5B "Are there advantages to preplanning funeral arrangements?" Tim Doyle is qualified to help you plan ahead for what you really want.

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