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James W. Lee
James W. Lee of 6169 Cayutaville Road, Alpine passed away at the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at the age of 82.
Born on June 5, 1920 in Covington, Pennsylvania, Jim was the son of Ray W. and Daisey Cowan Lee. In his early years, Jim worked on the Railroad. He had also worked in a lumber-yard before accepting a position with the Empire Telephone Co. in Prattsburgh. Jim worked at the Telephone Company for many years before retiring in 1985.
Jim could often be seen driving his pick-up truck. Many times his destination was a favorite fishing place or maybe the home of a friend for coffee and fellowship. He sincerely enjoyed the company of people and looked forward to any opportunity to socialize, especially playing cards. Jim also tended his garden with diligence and great care.
Surviving Jim are his devoted wife, of 13 years, Marilyn L. Sherwood Lee of Alpine; two sons, Lester (Carol) Lee and Walter (Eleanor) Lee all of Jobs Corners, PA; one daughter, Rebecca (Dave) Vrooman of Jobs Corners, PA; two step-sons, Miles (Eillean) McCarty of Freeville and John S. (Elizabeth) Green of Schrewsburg, PA; three step-daughters, Linda (Raymond) Lanning of Alpine, Janet (Larry) Brown of Gilbert, AZ and Barbara (George) Mashanic of Elmira; one brother, Tom (Mary) Lee of Covington, PA; one sister, Emmaline Baity of Covington, PA and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Cayutaville Methodist Church on Saturday, November 9, 2002 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, Contributions in Jim's memory may be directed to the Schuyler County Volunteer Ambulance Fund or the Cayutaville Methodist Church.
The family has entrusted arrangements to the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St, Trumansburg. Additional information may be obtained from the funeral home by calling 1-888-534-5446.
Robert B. Allan
Robert B. Allan of 912 Savage Farm Drive passed away quietly at Kendal of Ithaca on Sunday, October 20, 2002 at the age of 82. His daughters Wendy and Robyn and son Michael were with him.
Born on April 17, 1920 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Robert was the son of John and Beatrice Bonner Allan.
Following high school graduation in 1939, Bob entered McGill University in Montreal. His studies were interrupted by four-years of service in the Canadian Army during WW II. He enlisted as a Private, attended officers training school, landed at Normandy with the British as a Liaison Officer and was discharged as a Lieutenant in 1945. In September he returned to McGill and completed his Bachelor of Commerce in 1947.
On August 21, 1948 after a wonderful courtship which began during the war, Bob married M. Evelyn Kerr of Fox River, Nova Scotia. Following a Bermuda honeymoon they returned to Montreal.
The ensuing seventeen years allowed Bob the opportunity to apply his studies in various positions with the Shawinigan Water and Power Company in Montreal. In 1965 he resigned from his position as Assistant Treasurer to welcomely accept an offer from New York State Electric & Gas in Ithaca, NY. For eleven years Bob embraced the challenges and rewards at NYSEG where he rose to the position of Vice-President. In 1971 he was elected to the Board of Directors of Tompkins County Trust Company. Quoted at the time Charlie Treman, President said "Mr. Allan is a welcome addition to our board. He comes to us with a wealth of experience in corporate finance and a full measure of personal integrity."
In 1976 he resigned from NYSEG to fulfill a life-long dream of owning and operating a small business. In that same year he purchased the Arnold Printing Corporation and enjoyed 10 years of successful entrepreneurship in the Ithaca community.
With a continuing interest to answer new challenges he created the Allmekan Corporation and purchased 1100 acres of woodland property in Lunnenberg, Vermont. He and his son Michael actively pursued a development plan over the next 10 years, but eventually chose to maintain the landscape in its natural state.
During the early 90's, Bob became very interested in the need for and development of the first Life Care Community in New York State--Kendal at Ithaca. His involvement included the filming of construction and shortly after moving to Kendal, in December 1995, he was elected the Resident Council's first President. His charge was simple…"It's not what you do, but how you do it", and when engaged in healthy discussion, his glass was always half full.
A long-time Board Member of the United Way of Tompkins County, Bob served as President in 1976 and as Campaign Chairman in 1985. In 1978 he accepted a two-year appointment to the City of Ithaca's Board of Public Works. Bob also served as Chairman of the Board of McGraw House, was a member of the Community Advisory Board of the Paleontological Research Institution and was an active participant in Rotary. He was a communicant of St. Johns Episcopal Church, and served on its Vestry and as Chairman of its Finance Committee. He was also supportive of the Boy Scouts of America.
Robert was preceded in death by his devoted and beloved wife of 31 years, M. Evelyn Kerr Allan on August 22, 1979. He is survived by a daughter, Wendy Allan Randolph and granddaughter, Kellea Evelyn Randolph both of Ithaca; a daughter, Robyn A. (Steven) Cloyes, granddaughter, Marley Cloyes and grandson, Mac Cloyes all of Stratton Mountain, VT; and a son, Michael J. (Nancy J.) Allan, two granddaughters, Anne-Marie Ozioli and Catherine M. Ozioli and two grandsons, Christopher Robert Allan and Jonathan Rawlins Allan all of New Canaan, CT.
A Memorial Service will be held in the DeWitt Clinton Auditorium at Kendal on Friday, October 25, 2002 at 3:00 pm with the Rev James Geuder presiding. A private family burial service will be held at a later date in Montreal.
Contributions in Robert's memory may be directed to Hospicare of Ithaca, 172 E. King Rd, Ithaca, New York 14850.
The family has entrusted arrangements to the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St, Trumansburg. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Funeral Home at (607) 387-8151.
NANNA, VICTORIA
Victoria Nanna, 89, of Harrison, died August 27, 2008. She was the widow of Henry Nanna. She is survived by her daughters Noelle (Al) Yorio of Hartsdale, Stefanie (Fred) Hirt of Woodbury, NY and Andrea (Kevin) Montgomery of New Milford, CT, five grandchildren Christian and Darren Hirt, Justin, Erika and Brett Yorio, her sister Marion Cincotti and also all the cherished family pets that brought her much happiness. Mass of the Resurrection 10 AM Saturday, Sacred Heart Church, Dobbs Ferry. Visiting Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, Dobbs Ferry, NY. EDWARDS-DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME 64 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY
O'LOUGHLIN, MARY I.
Mary I. O'Loughlin, age 81 of Crestwood New York passed away on August 26, 2008. She was the loving wife of James J. for 58 years. Born Mary Brennan of New York, daughter of the late George and Bertha Brennan of Buncrana, County Donegal, Ireland. She is survived by her children and spouses, Mary and Christopher Knowles of Martha's Vineyard, William of Briarcliff Manor, George and Sharon of Danbury, Nancy and Kevin Keelan of New Rochelle, Patricia of Crestwood and James and Karen of Yonkers. Loving grandmother to Brian, George, Meghan, Daniel, Maura, James, Kyle, Thomas, Brendan, Patrick and Fiona. Loving great-grandmother to Aidan. Visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on August 29, 2008 at Fred H McGrath & Son Funeral Home, Bronxville NY. Mass of Christian Burial on August 30, 2008 at 10 AM at Annunciation Church, Crestwood NY. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Church of the Annunciation, 470 Westchester Ave Crestwood NY or Catholic Charities Archdiocese of NY, 1011 First Ave, NY, NY 10022.
SIKORSKI, MURIEL
Muriel Sikorski (nee Lyons), a lifelong Yonkers resident, died peacefully on Thursday August 28, 2008 at her home. She was 85 years old. She was born on July 12, 1923 to Thomas F. and Mary Murphy Lyons in Yonkers where she was raised and educated, graduating from Commerce High School in 1941. Mrs. Sikorski was a secretary at the Westchester County Dept. of Probation and Family Court in Yonkers for 27 Years until her retirement in 1989. She also worked in the shipping department at Otis Elevator Company from 1941 to 1951. Mrs. Sikorski was a longtime parishioner of St. Casimir's Church and an active worker at their annual bazaar every year. She was a member of the ladies of Lowerre Post VFW 3083, the ladies auxiliary of VFW Post 1666 of which she was a life member, the Bajart Post American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Polish Seniors and the Otis Retirees. On April 6, 1947, she married Edward V. Sikorski in St. Casimir's Church. Mr. Sikorski died on February 13, 1994. Visitation will be at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Casimir's Church on Saturday August 30th at 9:15 AM. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. WHALEN & BALL F.H. 168 Park Ave. Yonkers, N.Y. 10703 (914)965-5488
THOMAS, SONDRA L.
Sondra L.Thomas passed on August 24, 2008. Reposing Today 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 175 Nepperhan Ave, Yonkers. Funeral Service 9:30 AM Saturday, August 30 at the Church. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hastings on Hudson.
VALENTE, DIAMANTINO
Diamantino Valente, 75, of Yonkers died on Wednesday, august 27, 2008. He was born October 4, 1932 to Manuel and Amorosa Valente in Pardicho, Portugal where he was raised and educated. Diamantino worked for almost 50 years as a mason for local No. 5, New York retiring in 1996. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church and a member of Portuguese American Community Center and enjoyed fishing and boating on the ocean. On December 1, 1957, he married Rosa Castillo in St. John's Church in White Plains. Mrs. Valente survives and lives in Yonkers. Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter Maria E. Giordano and her husband Ronnie of the Bronx, a son Manuel Valente of Yonkers and two sisters Emilia Pinho and her husband Serafim of Yonkers and Maria De Lurdes Sabina and her husband Manuel of Portugal. He is also survived by his four grandchildren Manuel, Diamantino, Lacey and Alexandra and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be at the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph's Church on Saturday August 30th at 10AM. Entombment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society. Whalen & Ball Funeral Home 168 Park Avenue Yonkers, NY 10703 (914)965-5488
