Jerry R. Califana, Jr.

Jerry R. Califana, Jr. of Newburgh died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown. He was 93.

Son of the late Jerry R. Sr. and Jennie (Riccio) Califana, he was born on Aug. 21, 1918 in Tarrytown, N.Y. He married the late Selma “Sal” Tatum Califana on Aug. 21, 1948 in Washington, DC.

Jerry proudly served his country in the US Army Air Corp as a Sergeant during WWII. He was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Newburgh, and served as past treasurer of the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of Cronomer Valley Fire Department, where he won the Social Member of the Year Award for many years.

A family statement read: “Jerry was a devoted husband, family man and Catholic. His singing and laughter will always be fondly remembered. He was the quintessential people person, treating everyone he’d meet as a longtime friend. His generosity and kindness was expressed throughout his life from helping neighbors, contributing to almost every charitable organization known and handing out candy so often to everyone he would come into contact with that he was known by many as the Candy Man.”

He is survived by his children, Patricia Califana and her husband, Gary Hatch, of Greeley, CO, Jerry R. Califana, III and his wife, Jo Anne of Highland Mills, N.Y., Mary Stellitano and her husband, Butch, Matthew Califana, Lou Califana and his wife, Sue, all of Newburgh, Juanita (Nita) Ruhlin and her husband, Jim, of Neversink, N.Y.; grandchildren: Cindy Prentice, Daniel and David Califana, Michael and Lauren Stellitano, Janice and Allen Califana, Raymond and Erica Innis, Alyssa, Kathryn and J.T. Ruhlin; great-grandchildren: Aidan, Paige, Luke, Alexianna, Jillian and Collin; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Selma, he was predeceased by his brother, Anthony Califana.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jerry’s name may be made to Cronomer Valley Fire Dept., 296 North Plank Rd., Newburgh, NY 12550.

Jessie Certo

Jessie Certo, of Newburgh, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 in the company of her family. She was 87.

Jessie was born in Newburgh, Dec. 20, 1924, daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Pucino.

She was a longtime member of Club 60 in Newburgh, and a faithful parishioner of Sacred Heart Church.

A homemaker, she is survived by her husband, Joe, at home in Newburgh; her children, Nick Certo and his wife Patricia, Linda Certo and her husband Bill, and grandchildren, Camille and Tom Jolly. She was loved by her extended family, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

She was predeceased by her brother, Louis Pucino; sister-in-law, Helen and brother, John Pucino.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jessie’s memory may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550 or Elant at Newburgh, 172 Meadow Hill Rd., Newburgh, NY 12550.

Willie Marshall Cifers

Willie Marshall Cifers of Marlboro, a fork lift operator for the Hunter Panel Company in Kingston, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at home. He was 63.

The son of the late Willie and Myrtle Tompkins Cifers, Willie was born June 23, 1948 in South Carolina.

Family statement: “You will always be in our hearts and our love goes with you forever.”

Willie is survived by his sons, Bryan W. Cifers and fiancé, Stephanie Faddis of Walden, and Jeremy Cifers of Oakland, N.J.; his aunt, Becky Tompkins of Thomasville, N.C. He was predeceased by his brothers, Listen Cifers, and Thomas and Kenneth Koopman.

Visitation for family and friends was held Thursday, Feb. 2, at White and Venuto Funeral Home, Newburgh. Funeral services followed.

In lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions to St. Jude’s Tribute Program, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142. Memphis, TN 38148-0142, or Center for Discovery, PO Box 840, Harris, NY 12742.

Russell A. Coy

Russell A. Coy, age 83, of Modena, passed away at home on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, after a long illness.

He was born on Sept. 17, 1928, in Modena. He was the son of the late John L. and the late Edith B. (Elliott) Coy. He married Wanda Lasher on Dec. 2, 1950 at Modena United Methodist Church. She predeceased him on Jan. 3, 2000.

Russell served in the United States Navy.

He was a member of the Adonai Masonic Lodge #718, Highland. He was active in the Town of Plattekill Historical Society, and was a former member of the Modena Fire and Rescue.

He retired from Schatz Federal Bearing Co., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He later worked as a security guard at Vassar College.

Surviving are two daughters, Carlene A. and husband Michael Secor of Modena, Laurie and her husband Carl Wilson of Marlboro, grandson, Kevin and his wife Kelley Secor of Modena; granddaughters, Jessica Secor of Modena; Jarah Brown and Wayne Volk of Clayton, NC; grandsons, Joel Brown of Marlboro; Christopher and Jesse Wilson of Marlboro; great-grandsons, Connor and Logan Volk of Clayton, NC; and Andrew Secor of Modena; a niece, Andrea Coy of Sebastian, FL. He was predeceased by his wife Wanda Coy on Jan. 3, 2000, and a brother, John Leonard Coy.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 6, at the Copeland Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Modena Fire and Rescue, PO Box 73, Modena, or online at http://www.modenafirerescue.org.

Stephen Wilson Filor

Stephen Wilson Filor passed on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at the Kaplan House Hospice residence in Newburgh.

Stephen, who was born in Tuxedo, (Rockland County), spent most of his life in Poughkeepsie. He also enjoyed the last two years of his retirement in Rhinebeck.

Stephen graduated from Clarkson University. He was a civil engineer and retired after 35 years from the New York State Department of Transportation.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Anna May, his sons Daniel and John, his two daughters-in-law Caroline and Jenna, and four grandchildren, Greta, Luke, Celia and Emeline. Stephen is predeceased by his father, Frank Look Filor, his mother, Helen Bulkeley Post, and his brother, Edward (Ned) Post Filor.

For more than a decade during his retirement, Stephen delivered for Meals on Wheels in Poughkeepsie and loved to spend time chatting with the clients. Stephen and family were members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Poughkeepsie for more than 30 years and he enjoyed serving as the Coffee Hour Chairman.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made either to St. Paul’s Church, 141 Mansion St., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601 or Hospice of Duchess, 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12603.

Sister Catherine James Hanley, OP

Sister Catherine James Hanley, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, Ossining, New York, died Jan. 29, 2012, in Caldwell, N.J. She was 84 years of age.

The daughter of the late James Patrick and Catherine Conner Hanley, she was born May 6, 1927, in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Sister Catherine James entered the novitiate of the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh Sept. 8, 1945, made her First Profession June 25, 1947, and Final Profession Aug. 26, 1950. She earned her BA in English from Villanova University and her MA in English from Catholic University.

Sister Catherine James began her education ministry in 1947 at Our Lady of Victory School in Mount Vernon. In 1949 she moved to Lindenwold, N.J., where she taught at Saint Lawrence School until 1952, and then at Saint Rose School in Haddon Heights, N.J., until 1958. She taught English at Gloucester Catholic High School in Gloucester, N.J., from 1958-60, at Saint Mary’s High School in Paterson, N.J., from 1960-61, Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie from 1961-63, Pope Pius XII Regional High School in Passaic, N.J., from 1963-67; Mount Saint Mary Academy in Newburgh from 1967-75, Cathedral High School in Manhattan from 1975-76, Saint Michael High School in Union City, N.J., from 1977-80, Marist High School in Bayonne, N.J., from 1980-85, Dickinson High School in Jersey City, N.J., from 1986-88, and Lincoln High School in Jersey City, N.J., from 1988-94. From 1994-2001, Sister Catherine James was supervisor of student teachers at Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City, N.J. In 2001, she retired to Tampa, Fla., and remained there until returning to New York in 2005.

Sister Catherine James is survived by her sister-in-law, Diane Hanley, three nieces, and a nephew. She was predeceased by her parents; her sister Catherine Rose; her sister Sr. Janet Hanley, OP (Hope); and her brother James Patrick Hanley.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made the Dominican Sisters of Hope Development Office, 299 North Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY, 10562.

Marion Hansche

Marion Hansche of the Town of Newburgh, a retired Registered Nurse for Middletown State Hospital and an area resident for most of her life, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Middletown. She was 97.

The daughter of the late Ernest W. and Nancy Cole Mayor Hansche, she was born Nov. 26, 1914 in Providence Rhode Island.

Marion retired as Head Nurse from the Middletown State Hospital. She had also worked as facility nurse at the former Wild Brothers in Newburgh, the TB Hospital in Oneonta and Cornwall Hospital.

She was a longtime active member of the Coldenham Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include her brother, Robert W. Hanche and wife Barbara of Sun City Center, Florida; brother Ernest W. Hanche of Spafford New Hampshire and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Ruth Shafer.

Visitation will be at Thursday Feb. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Millspaugh Funeral Home, 22 Bank St. Walden.

Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Leach will officiate.

Daniel William Hughes

Daniel William Hughes passed away at the age of 21. He died on Feb. 2, 2012. He was born on June 7, 1990 in Kingston, N.Y. He is survived by his parents Deputy Sheriff Donald Charles Hughes and Christine Weaver Hughes. Surviving also at home is his sister Kori.

He was a 2008 graduate of Highland High School where he was a proud member of the Varsity football team as a Defensive End. He also attended Hudson Valley Community College. He was the Vice President of the family business Hughes Tree Service in Highland. Danny was very passionate about jet skiing, snowboarding, fishing, 4 wheeling and cruising in his “Cadillac.”

He will be greatly missed by his grandparents: Donald and Ethel Weaver, Pauline Shurter and Carol Hughes. Great Aunt Trudy Reel. Aunts and Uncles: Donna and Tim Rhodes, Daniel and Diane Weaver, Bonnie and Fred Palmatier, Donald Weaver Jr., Toby Kollbeck, Steve Palmer, Keith Hughes, Arnold, Alfred and Joey Schwegler. Cousins: Ciara Rhodes, Cody and Jesse Weaver, Joel, Devin and Nick Palmatier, Keithie and Cody Hughes and many more family and friends.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 45 Reade Place Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. In memory of Daniel Hughes, in honor of his mothers’ recent battle with Lymphoma.

Catherine Kirkpatrick

Catherine Kirkpatrick of Newburgh and a longtime resident of the area, entered into rest on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 at Wingate at Beacon, Beacon, N.Y. She was 84.

Daughter of the late William and Catherine Mullen Ahlers, she was born on Sept. 13, 1927 in the Bronx. She married Robert Kirkpatrick on Aug. 19, 1951 in Fort Montgomery, who resides at home.

A family statement read: “Mom was a loving homemaker as we kids grew to be teenagers. Then she went to work for Milton Ritter Insurance as their bookkeeper but as owners Karla and Milton will say, she ran the office. Mom just always had a way of taking charge in a wonderful way.

“At retirement Mom and Dad hooked up a trailer to the car and traveled the US, and had the time of their lives. Then back at home, the grandchildren became their absolute delight.”

In addition to her husband, Robert, Catherine is survived by her loving children: Susan Valentine and her husband, Nicholas, of Newburgh, Cynthia Kirkpatrick, of Jacksonville, FL and Michael Kirkpatrick and his wife, Elizabeth, of Brewster Heights, N.Y.; three grandchildren: Conner, Brandon and Erin Kirkpatrick; two sisters: Ruth Croak and her husband, Richard, of Brebard, North Carolina and Margie Wernerd and her husband, Franklin, of West Babylon, N.Y.; a brother, Richard Ahlers and his wife, Mary of Whittier, California and numerous nieces and nephews.

Following Cremation, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date and burial will take place in Cedar Hill Mausoleum, Newburgh.

Barbara Lockhart

Barbara Lockhart, 91, a resident of Highland, passed away on Jan. 30 2012. She was born in Florida on Feb. 29, 1920.

There are no calling hours. A graveside service was held on Monday Feb. 6, at New Paltz Rural Cemetery. Arrangements by the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. Highland.

Benedetta Mangione

Benedetta Mangione, a longtime resident of Maybrook, died on Jan. 25, 2012 in Ocean, NJ.

She was born on Dec. 1, 1919 in the town of Corato, which is located in Bari province in Italy, to Luigi and Angela Suppa Frualdo. A Master seamstress for the Loring Coat Co. in Newburgh, Benedetta had a passion for cooking and gardening. As a long time parishioner of Church of the Assumption, it would be an understatement to say that she loved her church. She loved her home and most of all her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Angela Mangione-Borelli of Ocean, NJ, step-sons Vincent “Babe” and Louis Mangione. Sister Vincenza Arbore of Rome; Six grandchildren including AnnaMaria and Antonia Borelli; nieces and nephews in Italy. She was predeceased by her husband Vincent Mangione, brother Vincenzo Frualdo, sisters Filomena Lobascio and Maria Mascoli and son-in-law Vincent Borelli. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption, Maybrook. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Montgomery.

She was predeceased by her husband Vincent Mangione, brother Vincenzo Frualdo, sisters Filomena Lobascio and Maria Mascoli and son-in-law Vincent Borelli.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Assumption, Maybrook.

Arrangements are by the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. 39 Orchard St., Walden.

Russell T. McCrum, Jr.

Russell T. McCrum, Jr., of Wallkill, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla. He was 53.

Son of Russell T. McCrum, Sr. and the late Gloria Bridges McCrum, he was born on Oct. 22, 1958 in South Portland, Maine. On Oct. 12, 1986, he married Kim Petro McCrum, who survives at home.

Russell was Regional Manager for Forward Air, Rock Tavern.

In addition to his wife, Kim, he is survived by his son, Ian McCrum at home; sisters, Carol Quinn and her husband George of Massachusetts, Cindy Dorsey and Cathy Homstead, both of Maine; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Russell’s memory may be made to Hudson Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, 6 Jeanne Dr., Newburgh, NY 12550.

David Brent Navarro

David Brent Navarro, 29, of Wallkill and formerly of Poughkeepsie, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 at home.

Born in Poughkeepsie on March 30, 1982, he was the son of William and Allison Leonard Navarro who survive at home.

David graduated from Wallkill High School and attended Dutchess Community College. He was a Licensed Massage Therapist and a musician who loved playing the guitar.

In addition to his parents, David is survived by sisters, Lindsey Jablesnik of Newburgh and Lauren Navarro of Wallkill; his grandparents, John and Patricia Leonard; his nieces and nephews, Alexia, Christian, Lola, Ila, and Adrienne; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , Memorial Processing, 6725 Lyons Street, East Syracuse, NY 13057.

Barbara M. Palumbo

Barbara M. Palumbo of Newburgh died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. She was 70.

Daughter of the late John E. and Mary Farkas McDonald, she was born on Jan. 8, 1942 in Newburgh. She was married to Anthony E. Palumbo, who predeceased her in 1988.

Barbara retired from Balmville School in 2011 after 24 years as a Teaching Assistant.

She is survived by her children, Dr. Joseph Palumbo and his wife Karen of Old Saybrook, Conn., Mary Reed and her husband William of Garrison, Juliane Palumbo and Charles Terrasi of Newburgh and Dr. Anthony Palumbo of Clifton Park; grandchildren, Daniel Palumbo, Thomas Palumbo, Karen Reed and William Reed; brothers, Thomas McDonald and his wife Marianne of New Windsor and John McDonald and his wife Barbara of Vails Gate; several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, Feb. 3 at Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barbara’s memory may be made to Castle Point VA Hospital, Castle Point, NY 12511, Attn: Fr. Ray Pavlick.

George Sifre

George Sifre, a longtime resident of Plattekill, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Newburgh. He was 89.

Son of the late Wenseslau and Rafaela (Montclus) Sifre, he was born Nov. 29, 1922 in Santurce, Puerto Rico.

George proudly served his country as a Merchant Seaman for four years with the US Coast Guard during WWII. He was a self-employed construction contractor and a local businessman, and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church. George was also a devoted family man.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Delia (Yambay) Sifre; his children, Teresa Sifre and Delilah Forti of Newburgh, and George Sifre Jr., Rickie Sifre, Linda Cardona and Debbie Cuney of New Paltz; his grandchildren, Anthony, Melissa, Alexandra, Jacqlene, Cindy, Jonathon, Amanda, Jason, Christopher, Cristian, Vincent, Benjamin and Adriana; great-grandchildren, Kayle, Cameron and Lavinia; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Wenseslau and his sister Matilda.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 in Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in St. Charles Cemetery, Gardiner.

Albert Richard Sparaco, Sr.

Albert Richard Sparaco, Sr., 102, a longtime resident of Marlboro, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 in Ohio.

He was born March 2, 1909 in New York City. He is the son of the late Giacomo and the late Anna Romeo Sparaco.

He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth, his son Albert Richard Sparaco, Jr. and wife Sandra Sparaco, a grandson Albert Richard Sparaco III, his brothers Joseph, Anthony and Samuel Sparaco, his sister Ann Montalbano and many dear friends.

He is survived by his daughter Barbara (Michael) Yarchak; grandsons Peter Yarchak, Joseph (Jill) Yarchak, Steven Sparaco and Daniel Sparaco; great grandchildren Connor Yarchak, Michael Sparaco, Albert Richard Sparaco IV, and John Sparaco, special ladies Karen Mills, Karen Edwards Sparaco, Maria Sparaco, Karen Gornick Sparaco and Bobbi Enderle and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday at The DiDonato Funeral Home, Marlboro.

In lieu of flowers the family asks memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

Judy Springer

Judy Springer of Pine Bush, an auditor for Crystal Run Village and a lifelong resident of the area, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Middletown. She was 50. 

The daughter of the late Ralph and Shirley Horton DeGraw, she was born Aug. 20, 1961 in Middletown. 

Survivors include her husband Edward Springer of Pine Bush; three daughters Jamie Ball and husband Jason of Wellsville, Kara McCord and husband Matthew of Greeley, Pa., Amanda Springer and Josh Baird of Pine Bush; and grandchildren Grady, Lily, Jayden, Riley and Brody.

Memorial visitation was Friday, at Millspaugh Funeral Home, Walden. Cremation was in Cedar Hill Crematory in Newburgh. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 1905.

Clara M. Stevens

Clara M. Stevens, of Pine Bush, lifelong area resident, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center. She was 83.

Daughter of the late Walter and Harriet Bloomer Babcock, she was born in Pearl River on May 15, 1928. 

Clara was a former member of the Tallman Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary in Tallman. She was the widow of Timothy Stevens. 

Survivors include her son, Robert A. Stevens and his wife Margaret of Suffern, daughter, Cindy Jones of Montgomery, daughter-in-law, Janet Stevens of Rock Tavern, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a niece. She was predeceased by two sons, Timothy and Thomas Stevens. 

A funeral service was held Thursday at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, Monroe. Interment followed in Airmont Lutheran Cemetery, Airmont. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.

Melas Ayers Wright

Melas Ayers Wright, longtime resident of the area, passed away on Jan. 30, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown.

She was born on May 10, 1922 in Walden, N.Y. to Longstreet and Lily Mauke Willis. She retired as a Supervisor for the Bank of New York in Newburgh, N.Y. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Montgomery, N.Y.

She is survived by her son Joseph Wright and her daughter Marie Terwilliger, both of Campbell Hall N.Y., granddaughters Lisa and husband John Giannino of Pine Bush and Donielle Boat of Campbell Hall, greatgrandchildren, Alannah and Sean Giannino, nieces and nephews including Mary “Betty” Brumm. She was predeceased by her husband Earl “Paul” Wright, four brothers, Ralph, Carl, Orville and Wade Willis, three sisters, Sadie Connolly, Gladys Syndam and Ethel Baldwin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Otterkill Engine Company #1 Campbell Hall Fire District.

Cremation was at Cedar Hill Crematory.

Arrangements are by the Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc. 39 Orchard St., Walden.

Robert S. Young Sr.

A longtime resident of Maybrook, Robert S. Young Sr.. 86, passed away on Feb. 4, 2012 at Montgomery Nursing Home. He was born in Newburgh, N.Y. on Aug. 28, 1925 to Ernest and Marjorie Stanfield Young. A Driver for Shortline Bus Co. in Mahwah, NJ, Robert was a proud veteran and served his country as a Marine during WWII. He was a member of the Maybrook VFW Post #2064, as well as being part of the Lions and Elks Club of Middletown.

He is survived by his wife Martha Huddleston Young at home, two sons Robert S. Young Jr. and wife Marie of Gardiner, Ernest O. Young of Maybrook, two daughters Lisa Philhower and husband Albert of Plattekill, Robin Young of Maybrook, nine grandchildren, Carla, Carl Jr., Franklin, Billiejo, Alice, Tara, Orie, Kimberly and Ruth, two great-grandchildren Jennifer and Daniel, several cousins.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gridley Horan Funeral Home 39 Orchard St. Walden. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Orange County Veterans Cemetery, Goshen

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Marion Hansche

Marion Hansche of the town of Newburgh, a retired Registered Nurse for Middletown State Hospital and an area resident for most of her life, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Middletown. She was 97.

The daughter of the late Ernest W and Nancy Cole Mayor Hansche, she was born Nov. 26, 1914 in Providence Rhode Island.

Marion retired as Head Nurse from the Middletown State Hospital. She had also worked as facility nurse at the former Wild Brothers in Newburgh, the TB Hospital in Oneonta and Cornwall Hospital.

She was a longtime active member of the Coldenham Reformed Presbyterian Church .

Survivors include her brother Robert W. Hanche and wife Barbara of Sun City Center, Florida; brother Ernest W. Hanche of Spafford New Hampshire and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Ruth Shafer.

Visitation will be at Thursday, Feb. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Millspaugh Funeral Home, 22 Bank St.Walden.

Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Leach will officiate.

Burial will be in Coldenham Cemetery in Walden.
Memorial Contributions in Marion’s memory may be made to the Coldenham Reformed Presbyterian Church, 469 Coldenham Rd, Walden NY 12586.