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George Clark, III
George Zeigler Clark, III, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2008 at his home in Winter Park, Florida. He was born on March 30, 1948 in Orlando, Florida, to the late George Zeigler Clark Jr. and Dorothy Boulware Clark. He attended Winter Park High School. Following high school, George embraced his love of music and ventured out to tour the country with his musical brethren. He is best known as a member of the Southern rock band Cowboy, along with touring and playing with the likes of Duane Allman, among many others. George was also a member of the first touring company for Jesus Christ Superstar. After he made the change from music as an occupation to music as a beloved hobby, George settled down in Rhinebeck, NY and became a classically self-taught carpenter. George worked as a classical restorer at Montgomery Place mansion in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York before moving back to Winter Park and working for the past 11 years as a master carpenter at Freeman Company in Orlando. Although George might be known by most as a musician, he held many other affinities - namely fly-fishing, golfing, canoeing, and anything else having to do with the outdoors. Always there to offer a laid back quip on life, George was able to put things in perspective and enable those around him to slow down a bit and smell the roses (or the Orange Blossoms, as it were). Finally, George's proudest achievement was that of Father. In 1979 he and his then-wife, Marcia van den Berg, gave birth to his daughter, Courtney, who was the apple of his eye. George is survived by his daughter, Courtney, and her husband, Ted Hunt; a granddaughter due in January, Lillian Hunt; a step-granddaughter, Catherine Hunt; two sisters and their husbands, Pamela and Carl Rader and Dorothy and Kevin Hanna; three nieces, Melanie, Lauren and Natalie; along with other relatives and countless friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Michael Ivers. A celebration of George's life will take place at 1pm, Saturday, November 1st at Spatz Deli & Billiards on 1025 W. Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park. All are invited to attend to remember the good times and rejoice in having known an individual as unique, loving, and kind as George. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of George Z. Clark to Trout Unlimited or the SPCA of Central Florida.
Georgette Kay Grossman
HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Georgette Kay Grossman, 66, of Hopewell Junction, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on July 22, 1942 in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late Arvilla G. and John A. Hedricks. She attended Poughkeepsie City Schools and resided for over forty years in the Town of Wappinger before moving to Hopewell Junction. Georgette was employed by the Wappingers Central School District as a Student Monitor at the Van Wyck Junior High School for more that 20 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Georgette touched many lives throughout her life. Her time with the School District and her smile and strong will made her many friends and she touched many people. Her long battle with cancer weakened her body, but never her will to overcome, even when most said there wasn't any hope. She hung on to fight and battle, and showed all of us that the will of living the best you can every day is what is most important. Mom, we are all so proud of what you have taught us throughout our lives and from this battle. Everyone you have met and this world will never be the same without you. Always know that we love you and you will continue to touch our lives each and every day! Georgette is survived by her three children: her daughter, Jeanette R. Grossman-Lee and her husband, Donald of Poughkeepsie, her son, Donald S. Grossman, Sr. and his wife, Linda of Wappingers Falls, and her son, Craig F. Grossman of Hopewell Junction; two grandsons, Donald S. Grossman, Jr. and Corey J. Grossman; her sister, Mary Metrando and her husband, Andy of Poughkeepsie; her brother, Ralph E. Burgess and his wife, Sandy of Pleasant Valley; and several nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Arlene Hults and Virginia Davis, predeceased her. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction with a brief service to follow. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Alvin S. Gustin, Jr.
BEEKMAN - Alvin S. Gustin, Jr., 85, a resident of Poughquag since 1950 and formerly of Ossining, died on Friday, October 24, 2008 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. Born in Ossining on July 25, 1923, he was the son of Alvin S. and Elizabeth Basik Gustin. He served in the US Navy during World War II, and was employed as a Corrections Officer for the State of New York at Greenhaven Correctional Facility for 31 years until his retirement in 1981. Alvin enjoyed hunting and fishing. Alvin was predeceased by his wife, Grace, on January 9, 1975, his daughter, Dale-Marie Gustin, on November 7, 1990, and his brother, Robert Gustin. He is survived by his children, James B. Gustin and his wife, Rosemary of Spring Hill, FL, John B. Gustin of Poughquag, Elizabeth Whitney and her fiance, George VanAnden of Spring Hill, FL and Richard D. Gustin and his wife, Leigh Ann of Wappingers Falls; his grandchildren, Bryan Gustin and his fiance, Tracy Meuse, Aaron Adams and Brittany Bagarozzi and her husband, Michael; his great-granddaughter, Danika Gustin; and his sister, Viola Divito of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction with a funeral service at 8:00 p.m. Interment will be on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Denis Cemetery, Hopewell Junction. Memorial donations may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation, 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.
Robert S. Kearney
EAST FISHKILL - Robert S. Kearney, 77, a resident of Stormville for eight years and formerly of Kent Lakes, died on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. Born on August 31, 1931 in Bronxville, he was the son of Francis and Martha Carpenter Kearney. He was the owner and operator of Studio 55, a quilting material business, in Stormville for the past ten years. He and his wife have attended quilt shows from Vermont to Virginia. On March 2, 1968, he married Caroline Lampe who survives at home with their beloved cat, Quincy. Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. Memorial donations may be made to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY, 12538.
Adam J. Kessler
RHINEBECK - Adam "Ed" John Kessler passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck, NY. He was born on August 14, 1915, in the Bronx, to Henry William and Eva Catherine Kessler. Adam enjoyed a long fulfilling life, of 93 years. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers as well as the American Legion. He was a proud and decorated veteran of World War II. Upon his return of service, Adam married Louise Renshtie and owned and operated an ice cream parlor, in Brooklyn, NY. Together, they raised three daughters in Peekskill, NY, where Adam worked as a postal letter carrier. He was predeceased by his first wife Louise and his oldest daughter, Carolyn Cody. On October 7, 1984 he married Irmgard O'Mealey. They happily resided near Sylvan Lake in Hopewell Junction for many quality years, enjoying local activities and worldwide travel. Their next move brought them to Nalcrest, a community for retired letter carriers, in FL and later to Abilene, TX, to be closer to family, where he was predeceased by Irmgard. He recently returned back to his home state of NY where he and his family were lucky to spend the last month of his life together. Adam is survived by a large family that includes; his sister, Florence Koren, his daughters, Arlene Christensen and Gayle Noble, his daughter-in-law, Nadine Ritz, of Abilene, TX; his granddaughters, Jennifer and Lisa Cody, Jeanine, Lorelei, and Danielle Christensen, Alyssa and Lauren Noble, and his great-granddaughters; Amelia and Clara Chapin. Adam also had a son-in-law, Werner Ritz, of Abilene, TX who recently passed away. A memorial service will take place at the United Church of Christ, in Stanfordville, on Saturday, Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 3 pm. Burial will be private and at the discretion of the family. Donations can be made to the Hospice Foundation, 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
Claire Norman
Claire Norman, 58, a long time Poughkeepsie resident, passed away on Saturday, October 18th, 2008, at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She left behind her son, Jerome Wright and his girlfriend Natalie Cruz, who has done a stellar job in Claire's care. Also left behind; "cousin" Mary Ector & Family, friends and staff members from DSS & Poughkeepsie Continuing Treatment Center & the many friends that has come to know and love her. Interment will be 11:00am, Monday, October 27, 2008, at the New Paltz Rural Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home, 39 So. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie, NY.
Robert E. Richart
POUGHKEEPSIE - Robert E. Richart, 82, of Poughkeepsie, NY, died October 22, 2008 at home. He had been employed as a Department Head at A & P Markets and was also the Owner of Inter Locking Metal Weather Stripping, retiring in 1980. He had served in the United States Navy. Born in Indianapolis, IN on September 13, 1926, he was the son of Harold Richart and Lula May Davis. On September 29, 1972 at Arlington Reform Church, he married Helene E. Losee. Survivors include Daughter, Gail Theresa Hardy of Austin, TX; Son, Daniel Stephen Richart, Austin, TX; Daughter and Son in-law, Linda and Michael Knutson of Austin, TX; Son, Gary Thomas Richart, Mechanicsville, VA; Grandchildren, Deanna Ford and Jennifer Minton and Great Grandchildren Ben Ford, Meagan Ford and Lucy Q. Minton. He was predeceased by a sister, Eva Hamilton. Memorial donations to:American Cancer Society, Beechwood Ave., Poughkeepsie, New York or to Hospice Foundation, 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, New York. Burial will be in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY, at the convenience of the family.
