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FRIDAY, August 23, 2013 poughkeepsiejournal.commidhud Our Towns BONNIE SOTO, Calendars Coordinator 845-437-4886 bsotopoughkeepsieiournal.com DUGAN RADWIN, Niche Content Editor 845-437-4841 dradwinpoughkeepsieiournal.com Nurse raising cash for medical mission In brief Workshop planned on candle dipping KINGSTON Learn the tradition of dipping beeswax candles at a free workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Senate House State Historic Site, 96 Fair St. Beeswax has been used to make candles for centuries. It produces a slow-burning candle with a warm glow. The technique is easy and fun for all ages.

For more information about this and other upcoming events, call the site at 845-338-2786. Geocaching event set in Ulster County HARDENBURGH The Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Tower crew will host a special presentation on Geocaching at the summit of the mountain at noon Saturday. Paula Repka, a veteran worldwide geocacher will explain its history and terminology and how GPS technology works. She will also give demonstrations on navigation techniques to help participants find geocaches and show several examples of containers. Repka will place several caches nearby for participants to practice finding and set a permanent geo-cache.

Participants should bring GPS if they have one. Rain moves the event to Sunday. For more information, contact Balsam Lake Mountain Fire Tower Volunteer Coordinator Laurie Rankin at laur090yahoo.com or visit www.viewsand-brews.combalsamlake Hudson River Ramblers perform HUDSON There will be a family performance by the Hudson River Ramblers at 1 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Wagon House Education Center at 01a-na State Historic Site, 5720 State Route 9G.

Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk and local folksinger Rich Bala will perform authentic stories and songs about the landscape that inspired Hudson River School artists Frederic Church and Thomas Cole. The Hudson River Ramblers turn the heritage of America's First River into lively performances. Registration is requested. Cost is $10 per person or $30 for families. A $5 entry fee per vehicle will be charged (waived for members of The Olana Partnership).

This fee may be credited toward a house tour as long as house tour tickets are available. For more information and to register, call or email Sarah Hasbrook at 518-828-1872, Ext. 109, or For directions, visit Devon Jameson, a nurse in the Saint Francis Hospital emergency room, is raising funds and accepting donations for her trip to Peru's Sacred Valley in November, courtesy photo HOW TO HELP To contribute to the project, visit helpinghands.org and donate by electronic check or creditdebit card. Put the name Devon Jameson on the memo line so your contribution is credited to her. Mail the check to: Project Helping Hands, 305 NE 6th St.

No. 774, Grants Pass, OR 97526. Any contribution over $20 is tax-deductible, and donors will be sent a receipt. Anyone interested in collecting items to donate can contact Jameson at auroraenergyhotmail.com Bulkeley Middle School honor rolls Charles E. Derbyshire, Evan A.

DiMarco, Erin A. Duke, Liad O. Elmelech, Benjamin R. Guccione, Matthew R. Hansen, Kristen M.

Henderson, James H. Hicks, llsa L. Hoffman, Zoe K. Holmes Hunter, Madison M. Jenkins, Michael B.

Kahn, Arjun N. Lahiri, William F. Lange, Khedup N. Lodoe, Axel L. Lucas Garcia, Monica Martinez, Emma J.

McNulty, Julia McNulty, Elizabeth R. Oster, Max L. Pietras, Ben A. Rinaldi, Lilianna P. Ruger, Adelaide T.

Savery, Molly P. Stark, Ethan J. Toussaint, Jayda Tulloch, Samuel D. Ulrich and Ethan Viator. The following students were named to the honor rolls at Bulkeley Middle School for the fourth quarter: 8TH GRADE Elizabeth E.

Ayton, Isabel Carle-ton, Emily Entner, Mateo Koepp, Grace Levine, Isabel Murray, Tanner A. Newman, John O'Brien, Sarah Rodriguez, Sabrina Shih, Grace J. Steele and Mia Tsang. Colin G. Beasor, Maggie Rae By Journal staff Saint Francis Hospital emergency room nurse Devon Jameson will go to Peru's Sacred Valley in November as part of Project Helping Hands, which sends medical "We will be bringing medical providers (to DEVON JAMESON Saint Francis Hospital nurse teams to some of the neediest countries.

She is raising money to pay the admission price for its volunteers. "We will be bringing medical providers and items such as toothbrushes, clothing and shoes," Jameson said. "I need to cover my own costs plus bring medical supplies for the trip, which comes to $3,000." Jameson held a bake sale to raise funds. Among the items offered were lollicakes in various flavors. Each team member is expected to bring 40 pounds of medical sup- 7TH GRADE Anna Booz, Stephanie Cassens, Talia Goldman, Samantha McClenahan, Rachel Pietrow, Elizabeth Rosenzweig, Reagan Schweppe and Caleb Stone.

Danielle Amidon, James Beeler, Thomas J. Cassata, Firas A. Cheema, Laura Clarke, Sierra A. Dahl, Matthew Dampf, Chloe Dixon, Kathleen Feeney, John H. Fleming, Quinn Graziano, Samantha K.

Hewitt, Isabel Hoag, Reid S. Hues, Parker R. Knoop, OBITUARIES Gerttrude Leinert DOVER PLAINS, NY Gertrude E. Leinert, 95, a longtime resident of Dover Plains, NY died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT. Born on July 2, 1918 in Stamford, CT she was the daughter of the late Ira Curtis and Lillian (June) Leinert.

On July 19, 1938 in Elkton, MD, she married Robert R. Leinert who predeceased her on January 21, 1990. In 1943, Mrs. Leinert moved from Stamford, CT to Dover Plains, NY. Mrs.

Leinert was responsible for starting a banking program for the children of the Dover High School; a program that continues today. She was also an avid reader, volunteer and a member of the South Amenia Presbyterian Church in Wassaic, NY. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Brady and her husband, Everett, of Dover Plains, NY; two sons, Brace Leinert and his wife, Carol, of Dover Plains, NY and William Leinert of and six grandchildren, Michael, Christopher and Beth Brady, Jamie Leinert, Kristi Soucie and Jennifer Lounsbury. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Leinert was predeceased by her first child, Bobby, at the age of 4 in 1942.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the South Amenia Presbyterian Church, 229 South Amenia Road, Wassaic, NY with Rev. Zora Ficar-ra-Cheatham officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Dover Plains, NY. For directions, sending an online condolence or to light a memorial candle, please visit www.hufcutfuneralhome.com OBITUARIES plies, and Jameson is looking for donations of over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol, ibuprofen (adult and children), vitamins (adult and children but no iron), ointments (Bacitracin, Neosporin or anti-fungal creams), reading glasses, toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Emma Kroll, Gillian Kroll, Serafi-na K. Leffeld, Roland Lipscomb, Stephanie Lozada, Amber G. Matheson, Sean Murphy, Mia Grace Naglieri, Isaac N. Neus-tadt, Scott L. Oatkin, Hannah Peterson, Brooke A.

Piatt, Lauren A. Piatt, Leila Ransome, Jamie Rifenburgh, Carson Robinson, Reagan E. Scattergood, Casey L. Schulkind, Lyle Schwartz, Holly Scott, LiaVacca-rino, Daniel Wilde and Sahara I. Williams.

6TH GRADE OBITUARIES Maria Dores Fragoso Mendes HOPEWELL JUNCTION -Maria Dores Fragoso Mendes, 93, a resident of Hopewell Junction for 23 years and formerly of Yonkers, died on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at the Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kent. Born in Portugal on November 12, 1919, she was the daughter of Antonio and Naz-are Morais Fragoso. Maria had been employed as a nursing home attendant in Yonkers and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Wappingers Falls. On February 6, 1943 in Portugal, Maria married Armelin C. Mendes who predeceased her on February 5, 2002.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Maria Mendes of Hopewell Junction; her brothers, Raul, Avelino and Luciano Fragoso; her grandchildren, Richard Coelho, Christine Johnson and Tracy Mendes; her greatgrandchildren, Alex and Alison Coelho, Madison and Brynn Johnson; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Rosa Coelho in 1981; her grandson, Christopher Mendes in 2001; and her siblings, Jose, Joaquin and Antonio Fragoso, and Lucinda Dasilva. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 am at the funeral home followed by interment in Fishkill Rural Cemetery. For driving directions and online condolences, please visit Maria's Book of Memories at James W.

Ayton, Elizabeth M. Callahan, Christina Carucci, Samantha L. Christiana, Emma Clegg, Oliver A. Dorfner, Jack S. Dykeman, Emily Erlanger, Olivia Fajardo, Daisy Gadsby, Marissa Giamportone, Logan C.

Mc Donagh, Elizabeth L. Mensch, Henry J. Mosto, KristopherW. O'Brien, Liam R. Szwed, Sarah L.

Tobias, Kyle R. Veith, Caroline E. Voorhis and Sarah N. Wood. Angela Arehart, Paul Ashworth, Sofia G.

Brizzi, Dylan Cho, Elena M. Cody, Roy R. Cooley, Jake A. Crandall, Summer A. Cruikshank, OBITUARIES Frances I.

Burgi STAATSBURG Frances I. Burgi, 92, of Staatsburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck. A former resident of Port Charlotte, she was born in Poughkeepsie on May 5, 1921, the daughter of Charles and Frances Gawrlyczik. On July 21, 1940, she was married to Frank Burgi, who died October 3, 2006. Mrs.

Burgi was an avid gardener, cook, enjoyed crafts, and housekeeping. Surviving are her son, Frank Burgi and his wife Beverly of Hyde Park, a daughter, Patricia Stoutenburgh and her husband Brook of Jamestown, RI, grandchildren, Elizabeth Skiredg and her husband Adam of Rabat, Morocco, Suzanne Saunders of Davie, FL, and Christine Flinn and her husband Gary of Clinton Corners, 5 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Vera Hotaling and brothers, Louis, Leo, Alfred and Ray Gawrlyczik. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services for Frances and her husband Frank will be held Friday at 1:00 PM at St.

Joseph's Cemetery, Evergreen Poughkeepsie. Arrangements are in charge of the Delehanty Funeral Home, Wappingers Falls. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. To send a condolence, visit www.delehantyfuneral.com More obituaries Bennett, Victoria Cooper, Alexandra Dunn, Sebastian Gaddis, Alessandra D. Ganz, Annabeth Gausepohl, Alec Gautier, Michelle Giamportone, Elizabeth Goldstone, Aidan Hack, Kyle Hanson, Bradley Holen, Mitchell Hutchins, Dean Kaknis, Rebecca Lewit, Derek Livesey, Nathaniel Long, Alice R.

Magnusson, Amanda Martin, Matthew Martin, Caileigh Mc Donagh, Jack McNulty, Brian Murray, Mariel Mustello, Lilian E. O'Le-ary, Lillian Pavord, Michelle Ping, Nathaniel A. Shanahan, Jack Spencer, Jack Tellerday, Sarena Toback and Corinne Toussaint. of Bainbridge Island, WA; great grandson, Connor of Toms River, NJ and her sister Margaret Pierson of Florida. Mary was also predeceased by her Son, Brace Bennett.

Calling hours will be Sunday, August 25 from 2pm to at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker Poughkeepsie, NY. The funeral will be held 2:30 pm on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker Poughkeepsie, NY. Burial will be Private and at the convenience of the family.

The family would like to thank Hospice for all that they did for Mary and the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation, 374 Violet Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEAVE AN ONLINE CONDOLENCE OR TO LIGHT A MEMORIAL CANDLE, PLEASE VISIT sons Scott of Hyde Park, Todd of Summerfield, FL. and Craig of Connecticut, a sister Audrey Terwillegar residing in Albany, NY and several nieces and nephews. Pauline was predeceased by her brothers Donald, Sonny and Milton Brower and Sisters Beatrice Brower and Dorothy Traudt. There will be no calling hours.

Burial will take place in Hyde Park's Rural Cemetery at the convenience of the immediate family. Condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome. com. Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake The Villages, FL is in charge of arrangements. OBITUARIES Susan J.

Colonna HIGHLAND Susan J. Colonna 72, a lifelong area resident passed away at her home in Highland on August 19, 2013. Susan was a waitress for the College Diner in New Paltz, the Mohonk Mountain House and most recent the Highland Diner now called The Gateway Diner in Highland. She was an avid reader and loved her animals. She was born in Beacon, NY on October 22, 1940.

She was the daughter of Joseph and Evelyn Riggs. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She touched each and everyone of our lives in her own special way. Survivors include her son; Michael J. Colonna and his wife Jennifer of Highland, her daughter; Karen E.

Colonna of Highland, her grandson; Alexander Householder, her three grandaughters; Analise Householder, Sophia, Gabriel-la Colonna and one niece, two nephews and several cousins. She was predeceased by her daughter; Laurie J. Colonna and her sister Judith Locke. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be will be held on Sunday August 25th from 2-4pm at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 38 Main St.

Highland, NY 12528. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Foundation, Inc. 34 Broadway Kingston, NY 12401. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. For directions or to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.torsone-memoiral.com 4B Mary Alice Bennett POUGHKEEPSIE Mary Alice Bennett, age 84, of Poughkeepsie, died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at home in Poughkeepsie.

Mary was born July 30, 1929 in Poughkeepsie, NY. She is the daughter of the late William and the late Isabelle (Doyle) Cox. She married Arthur L. Bennett. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur L.

Bennett 1989. In 1976 Mary retired from Montgomery Ward Poughkeepsie, New York where she worked as a Collection Agent. Mary was a lifelong resident, and she loved couponing. She is survived by one son: Rich Bennett and his fiance Christine Rueger of Poughkeepsie, NY; daughter and son In-law, Jean and Jim Rynearson of Bainbridge Island, WA; grandson and wife, Tristan and Kelly of Toms River, NJ; grandson, Keith of Dover Plains, NY; grand-sons, Forrest and William Pauline F. Rothkranz LADY LAKE, FL Pauline F.

Rothkranz, 80, a long time resident of Hyde Park, NY before relocating to The Villages in Lady Lake, FL. in 1994 entered into eternal peace on August 21, 2013. Pauline was born on August 13, 1933 in Poughkeepsie, NY the daughter of the late Harry and Gladys Brower. Pauline was married to Arthur L. Rothkranz on November 23, 1956 who resides in Lady Lake.

In addition to her husband, Pauline is survived by three.