Obituaries

Born in Mount Vernon on March 24, 1934, she was the daughter of Phillip and Gussie Chiodo. Terry had worked for the Westchester County Department of Social Services for many years. She was a member of the NYS Italian American Club. In Florida, she was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed quilting and playing Marjong.

She was born on February 26, 1943 to Anthony J. Tarantino and Geraldine M. Tarantino. She graduated from Midwood High School in Brooklyn in 1961. After high school she moved from Brooklyn to Deer Park and eventually settled with her husband and four children in Campbell Hall in 1972. She pursued a career in nursing, graduating from Orange County Community College in 1977. After her graduation she began working for the VA Hospital in Castle Point before moving on to Columbia Presbyterian’s Allen Pavilion in Manhattan where she stayed for 20 years until her retirement in 2008.

Adele was a graduate of Weequahic High School, Newark, NJ; received her Bachelor’s degree in Education, Montclair State College; and Master’s degree in Education, NYU. She was a retired high school teacher (38 years) for Newark Board of Education; and enjoyed a second career as a sales associate, Lord & Taylor, Livingston, NJ (25 years). She was a lifetime member of Hadassah, and served with Literacy Volunteers of America.

Guy was a 1982 graduate of Cornwall High School. He will be remembered for his big heart and even bigger stories. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was known by many and loved by all. As Guy would say “AU for ‘82 ‘Hail Freddie’ Till we meet again my friends”.

Jorge was a Financier in trade in Honduras before moving to the United States. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and a man with beautiful words and a friend to all. A loving father and husband, he was a gentleman all around who will be dearly missed.

Besides her parents she was predeceased by her former husband, William Egan from Hurley. Survivors include Steven Turk, her loving husband for over 23 years; her brother Paul Zmiyarch and his wife Bonnie; her brother James Zmiyarch and his wife Deidra; her sister Lorie Schaefer and her husband Michael; and several nieces and nephews.

Ron was a member of Connelly Fire Department, Lake Katrine Rod and Gun Club, Joyce-Schirick Post #1386 VFW, and the Hudson Valley Chapter of AMCA. Local people would remember him traveling from Connelly to Port Ewen for a drink at the bar on his donkey, "Dugan". He had a passion for building Harley Davidson Motorcycles, and would often ride with his dog in the side car. Ron would gather on his porch with friends and family, "what happened on the porch, stayed on the porch". Ron annually brought in the New Year with fireworks and a single shotgun blast. His traditions are well known by several generations of Connelly families. His interest in local history and forestry made him a great resource for all.

Born in Perry, OH on December 11, 1950, he was the son of Howard Grant and Gertrude (Keskinen) Edmonstone whom predeceased him. Jim was employed as a construction manager with Significant Homes, LLC.

Born on June 24, 1944 in Laurinburg, NC, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Nora (Davis) Ledbetter. Geraldine is survived by her daughter, Joyce Yizar of Wappingers Falls; her grandchildren, Thomas Yizar, Jerel Yizar, and Ramona Yizar; her brother, Charles L. Ledbetter; her sister, Delores Reilly; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Geraldine was also predeceased by her brother, Eddie Floyd Ledbetter; her sister, Mildred Owens and her husband Joseph; and her son-in-law, Ivan Yizar.

Odette is survived by her husband of 56 years, John L. “Jack” Case of Ocala, FL; her sister, Aurora; her brother, Gerard; her brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Rodney “Hubba” of Austin, TX, Arlene Case of Fort Edward; and Robert Nichols of Wappingers Falls; her nieces and nephews, Dr. Chris and Jennifer Case, Russell and Lynn Nichols, Scott and Christine Nichols; and great nieces and great nephews, Jack and Katie Case, Victoria and Ryan Nichols, and Rebecca Nichols.