NCVA-NE SILENT KEYS, AUXILIARY MEMBERS & SPOUSES DECEASED
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WILLIAM AMOS
ANGIE ANDERSON
JOHN E. BARRETT
JAMES BERRY
BERNARD “BERNIE” BURKE
DAVID C. CARMODY
CAROL ANN CHRISTIE
WILLIAM P. DWYER
RICHARD J. ELLIS
DONALD V. GUERTIN
ROBERT R. HORAN
TOM JAWORSKI
KARL KRISTIANSEN
MARYANNE LARKIN
THOMAS MC DERMOTT
GLORIA J. SWEETER
NEIL BAKER TOMPKINS
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WILLIAM AMOS:
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Angelina Consuela (Sanchez) Anderson
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Angelina Consuela (Sanchez) Anderson
1937-2013
[Pensacola News Journal - Sept.
5, 2013]
Angelina Consuela (Sanchez)
Anderson, was born on April
25, 1937 in Hollister, California.
The oldest of six children to the
late Esteban and Mercedes
(Jaime') Sanchez. Angie died on
September 01, 2013 at the West
Florida Medical Center in
Pensacola, Florida at the age of 76.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert (Bob) Hall Anderson III of Pensacola; her
children June Carter and her husband Tim of Greenbrier, Arkansas; Laura Pehrson and her
husband Dan, of Pearland, Texas; Dana Elise Anderson of Pensacola; and Robert Steven Anderson
(Bubba) of Pensacola. Angie is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She is survived by 3 sisters and one brother, all from Hollister, California, and was preceded in
death by one brother.
A memorial service will be held in Pensacola at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 5200 Saufley Field
Road on Saturday, September 07, 2013 at 8:30 AM.
Visiting hours will be held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, November 16th at Conroy-Tully Crawford
Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. An 11:00 a.m. funeral service will be held at the funeral
home on Thursday, November 17th. Burial will be at a later date.
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JOHN E. BARRETT
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JAMES BERRY
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BERNARD “BERNIE” BURKE
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In Memory of Bernard "Bernie" Burke
1933 - 2014
Latham - Bernard "Bernie" Burke, 80, passed away suddenly Tuesday February 11,
2014 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in
Schenectady, he is the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Schliff) Burke.
Bernie proudly served our country as a cryptologist in The United States Navy during
The Korean War and Cold War Conflict. After serving, Bernie earned a Bachelor's
degree from Michigan State University, and later a Master's degree from The College of
St. Rose. Bernie was employed by the South Colonie Central School District as an
Industrial Arts Teacher at Lisha Kill and Sand Creek Middle School for 30 years before
retiring in 1991. Bernie enjoyed golf, darts, poker, horseracing, games of chance, and
was a master of crossword puzzles. He was also a longtime member of the Rotterdam
Elks, The Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association, The Michigan State University
Alumni Association, and a founding member of the M.E.O.T.A.S.H. Poker Club. Bernie
will be remembered by those who loved him for his contagious smile, woodworking
skills, and strict adherence to his 4:00 O'clock happy hour.
Bernie was predeceased by his brothers; Charles (Dorothy) Burke, Robert (Helen)
Burke, and Richard (Betty) Burke.
Bernie is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Elisa "Betty" Burke, his children;
Daniel (Mary Pat) Burke, M.D. and Linda Vincent) Boughton. He is also survived by his
cherished grandchildren; Lauren Burke, Jon Boughton, and Abby Boughton, his sister
Joan (Lew) Moore, sister-in-law Concetta (Robert) LaViolette, and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, and friends.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Bernie's name to the Wounded Warrior Project
P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.
Bernie's family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the entire staff of the
emergency room at Albany Medical Center for the extraordinary care and compassion
shown to Bernie and the entire family.
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Bernie on Saturday February 15th at
10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet Shaker Rd. Memorial
calling hours will be held a the church, prior to Mass from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Schenectady. To leave a special message
for the family online please visitNewcomerAlbany.com.
DAVID C CARMODY
June 30, 2007
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David C. Carmody, 66, of Church Street, West Haven, died June 29, 2007.
Husband of Juliette Cubanski Carmody, father of Karen Carmody-McIntosh of MN, and Julie Ann and
Daniel Kinsley Carmody both of West Haven. Brother of John Carmody of AZ, Edward Kinsley Carmody of
GA, Jane Carmody of MA and Peter Round of CA.
Dave received his B.A. from Yale University in 1968 and then his law degree from JD Suffolk University in
1976. He was a US Navy veteran, enlisting in 1961 and then retired from the US Naval Reserves as a
Commander in 1995. He was an active member of St Lawrence Parish School Board and many other local
organizations.
A Memorial Service will be held MONDAY (July 2nd) at 9:00 AM in St. Lawrence Church, West Haven.
There will be no hours of visitation and interment will be private. West Haven Funeral Home at the Green in
care of arrangements.
CAROL ANN CHRISTIE
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WILLIAM P. DWYER, CPL. USMC
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William P. Dwyer, Cpl. U.S.M.C., passed away some time in June / July 2013 at the Veterans’ Hospital in
Bronx, New York. William lived in Highland, New York where he suffered a massive heart attack. He was
transported to the Bronx VA hospital where he passed away. Bill was stationed at Futenma, Okinawa; Tori
Station, Japan; and Guam, Mariana Islands. William was cremated and his ashes were taken to
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for scattering by two of his brothers.
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RICHARD J. ELLIS
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Richard J. Ellis, 77, a Red Hook resident, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at The Thompson
House in Rhinebeck. Born on December 9, 1934, in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late William and
Anne (Haskins) Ellis. A 38 year Yonkers resident, Richard was always very proud of his Bronx heritage
and was an avid NY Yankees fan. He served in the United States Navy as a Naval Cryptologist from 1952
to1955 and was a member of the US Naval Crypto logic Veterans Association. Richard married Veronica
Tully on September 19, 1959 at Our Lady of Mercy Church in the Bronx and she survives at home in Red
Hook. For many years he worked as a communications engineer with Phibro Energy, Inc in Greenwich,
CT, previously he also worked at Verizon and MCI in Manhattan. Richard was a longtime member of St.
Christopher's Church in Red Hook and was a life member of Charles Bajart, Jr. American Legion Post
1122 in Yonkers, NY. He took great pride and joy in making doll houses for his grandchildren, and even
donated his creations to be raffled off for charity. Richard was also an active volunteer at Ferncliff
Nursing Home in Rhinebeck. In addition to his loving wife of 53 years; Veronica Ellis of Red Hook, he is
survived by his children and their spouses; Suzanne Ellis-Kelly and Philip Kelly of Red Hook, John and
Diane Ellis of Montrose, NY, Thomas and Aey Ellis of Yonkers, NY, and Terence and Christine Ellis of
Montrose, NY, a sister; Mary Loschl of Colonia, NJ, and a brother; Donald Ellis of Middletown, NJ. He is
also survived by his loving grandchildren for whom he adored; Ian Ellis, Kate and Daniel Kelly, Richard,
Nicolas, Kristen, Jack, Braden, and Shannon Ellis, his daughter in law; Karen Ellis of Southbury, CT, along
with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving son, Richard Ellis, and grandson,
Dylan Ellis-Jones, who are dearly missed and loved. He also was predeceased by two brothers; Robert
and William Ellis, as well as his loved companion "Daisy" A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at
11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at St. Christopher's Church, Red Hook, NY. Burial will be at St.
Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Red Hook. Friends may call at the Burnett & White Funeral Homes on
Monday, November 26th, 2012 from 2 - 4 & 6-8 pm. Memorial donations may be made in Richard's
memory to the St. Christopher's Church, 7411 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 or The Thompson
House, C/o NDH Foundation, PO Box 5002, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Arrangements are under the direction
of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY.
Duty stations (pulled from NCVA-NE records)
Former CTT at: Tuslog Det 28, Karamursel, Turkey 1964-65 · US Naval Station Adak, Alaska 1962-63 ·
NSGA Correy Station Florida 1962
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DONALD V. GUERTIN
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Robert Ray Horan
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CTMC Robert Ray Horan, USN/RET, 77, passed away peacefully at his home
in Winston-Salem , NC, on October 1, 2013. He was born January 6, 1936 at
Boston, MA.
He enlisted in the Naval Reserve in 1953 and served in the Naval Reserve for
three years. He then served in the Naval Security Group for twenty years and
retired in 1976. He was stationed many places around the world, including
USS NEWMAN K. Perry, Security Detail at President Eisenhauer's Summer
White House, Maryland, Massachusetts, California, Germany, Turkey, Rhode
Island, Maine, Guam, Philippines, Florida, Alaska, Illinois, and Azores.
During his naval service he was awarded Good Conduct Medals (5), Naval
Unit Commendations (2), National Defense Service Medal (2) NSG Meritorious Service Medal and USAF
Unit Commendation Medal.
Bob enjoyed friends, gardening, locksmithing, and Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association- National
reunions and New England Chapter mini-reunions. Bob was a "Plank Owner" of the Naval Cryptologic
Veterans Associaton – New England Chapter. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge. Donations in his
name may be made to Wounded Warriors.
He is survived by his wife Carol (Brown) Horan and their two daughters, Karen Marcoux, Diana Bonefant
and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents George and Rose Horan.
Inurnment of the ashes will be in Dunstable, Massachusetts in the spring 2014
TOM JAWORSKI-
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Thomas P.Jaworski
Thomas P. "Tom Jay" Jaworski
1942-2012 GREAT BARRINGTON Thomas P. "Tom Jay" Jaworski, 70, of Cottage Street Great
Barrington, died Wednesday December 12, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield.
He was born in New York City on July 22, 1942, son of the late M. John and Victoria Fremer Jaworski. He
was a member of the class of 1956 of Saints Cyril and Methodius Grammar School, Brooklyn, N.Y., a
member of the class of 1959 of Eastern District High School, Brooklyn, he also attended American
Institute of Banking, New York, N.Y., the United States Naval Communications Training Center,
Pensacola, Fla., studying Advanced Communications, and High Speed Telegraphy, and Classified
Cryptologic Code Operations, he attended the United States Naval Language Translation Center, training
in Russian Cyrillic Code and Chinese Kana-Code, also the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska
studying Advanced Naval Communications and Mathematics Training, and the United States Department
of State Foreign Service Institute; Washington, DC, studying Diplomatic Cryptologic Communications
Training. From 1959-1961 Tom worked for the International Bank of America in New York City as a High
Speed Teletype Operator.
He proudly served his country with the United States Navy from 1961-1966. His duty stations included the
United States Naval Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Ill., the United States Naval
Communications Training Center, Pensacola, Fla., the United States Naval Security Group Activity,
Winter Harbor, Maine and the United States Naval Communications Station Adak Island, Alaska. From
April 1966 to September 1966 he worked for the Berkshire Broadcasting Company WSBS Radio, Great
Barrington, as a Staff Announcer, from September 1966 to April 1967 he worker for the United States
Department of State Foreign Service Section as a Cryptologic Code Communications Operator at the
United States Embassy, Tunis Tunisia American Interests Section, Embassy of Switzerland and Algiers,
Algeria, then from April 1967 to 2008 Tom worked for Berkshire Broadcasting Company and Vox
Communications WSBS Radio, Great Barrington, first as a Staff Announcer, then News Director and
finally Chief Engineer, from 1980 until the present Tom was Chief Engineer for Berkshire School Inc,
Sheffield, as WBSL-FM Radio.
Tom was a communicant of St. Peter's Church Great Barrington, where he also served as Lector and
Eucharistic Minister. Tom was a member of many organizations, they are the Massachusetts Associated
Press Association where he served as President from 1999 to present, a member of the Radio and
Television News Directors Association, member of the American Radio Relay League, member of the
Society of Broadcast Engineers, the Boy Scouts of America where he was a Scoutmaster for 30 in Great
Barrington, a member of the Quarter Century Wireless Association, the Society of wireless Pioneers, the
Veteran Wireless Operators Association, "the Old-Old Timers-Club", a member of the United States Naval
Cryptologic Veterans Association, the American Legion Post #127, Great Barrington, a member of the
Knights of Columbus Mount Everett Council, Great Barrington, the Massachusetts Justice of the Peace
Association, the Northern Berkshire Amateur Radio Club and he was also a member of the Bishop
Conaty Assembly Fourth Degree. Tom received a state department position as Communications
Operator, under his state appointment Tom served as a civilian employee with the Foreign Service, and
requested assignment in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Among the many honors and licenses Tom
received and held were a First Class Commercial Radio Telephone Operators License, a Second Class
Commercial Radio Telegraph Operators License, a Amateur Radio Operators License, Extra Class..call
sign WA1MJE.. he was licensed as a Ham Radio Operator since 1960, a member of the Society of
Broadcast Engineers as a Certified Broadcast Technologist, a Certified Communications Technician for
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the Personal Communications Industry Association, a holder of the Silver Beaver for service to Youth Boy
Scouts of America in 1975, a holder of the Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts of America in
1972, he was a Certified examiner of Amateur Radio Operator Licenses by the American Radio Relay
League, he was currently serving as Council Chancellor of the Knights of Columbus. Tom enjoyed
traveling especially to his beloved Walt Disney Vacations.
Tom leaves his wife the former Marilyn Crosier whom he married on December 26, 1987 in St. Agnes
Church, Dalton, two step children, Jodie McClay and her partner Dorothy DuPont of Pittsfield, and
Douglas McClay and his wife Cherie of Pittsfield, three grandchildren, Laura, Howie and Emily, his twin
brothers Brother Simon Jaworski, OSF (John) of Camp Alvernia, Center Port, N.Y., and Peter Jaworski of
Ancram, N.Y., and three nephews, Charles, Matthew and Peter Jaworski.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Thomas P. Jaworski who died December 12, will be held on
Saturday December 15 with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Church with the
Reverend William P. Murphy pastor officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Peter's
Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Friday December 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the BIRCHES-ROY
FUNERAL HOME.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in Tom's memory may be made to Howie Dupont McClay's
Class at St Agnes Academy in Dalton or to Emily McClay's Class at Stearns School in Pittsfield, both in
care of the BIRCHES-ROY FUNERAL HOME 33 South Street Great Barrington, MA. 01230.
Condolences may be made through birchesroyfuneralservices.com.
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KARL KRISTIANSEN:
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Karl Kristiansen, 66 of Acushnet MA, died Sunday night December 22, 2013 after a long illness. Born in
Hartford CT the son of Karsten Kristiansen and Mildred Goldie. He lived in Acushnet MA most of his
life and is survived by his wife Anna L. (Audette) Kristiansen. Daughters Kelly Kristiansen of
Middleboro and Kerrie (Kristiansen) Koestner of Acushnet.
He also leaves behind four beautiful grandchildren, Lauren Ducharme, Jake Medearis, Mollie Medearis
and Bailey Koestner.
He was a proud Vietnam Veteran and served on the USS Mansfield. Karl worked for over 30 years at
Roth Tech in New Bedford and had recently retired.
Karl will be remembered for his wit, intellect, and loving spirit. He loved being with his family and
friends the most. Karl took great joy in spending time with his grand kids. He taught each of them life's
most important teachings, how to love, respect and cherish family and friends. He was our moral
compass, mentor, confidant and embodied the spirit of patriotism. He was very involved in the NCVA
(Naval Cryptologic Veteran's Association). Karl will be remembered and loved by all of his former fellow
shipmates. Fair winds and following seas.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 27, 2013 from 4p to 8p, with a Memorial service
planned, at South Coast Chapel, 158 Middleboro Road, East Freetown, MA 02717. A Military Service
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with Military honors will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Ma, on Monday,
January 6, 2013 at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, remembrance may be made to Disabled American Veterans.
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Maryanne Larkin
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Maryanne Larkin
Maryanne E. (Thursland) Larkin, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter ,sister and beloved teacher,
passed away on December 14, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus. She was born in Far
Rockaway, NY, and lived in Long Beach and Oceanside, NY most of her life before moving to the Lehigh
Valley in 1998.
Maryanne held a Masters Degree in English and Secondary Education from Hofstra University and taught in
Catholic schools on Long Island and in the Lehigh Valley for many years. In recent years, she was employed
as a teacher at a day care center in Schnecksville.
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Survivors: She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Michael; children, Brian, Erin and Christine;
grandchildren, Zachary and Breanna; one sister, four brothers and her father.
Services: Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Holy Trinity Roman
Catholic Church, 4456 Main Street (Egypt), Whitehall with the Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Yenushosky as Celebrant.
Family and friends may pay their respects from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday in the
Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. , 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Interment will follow the service at
Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.
Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o the funeral home,
P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
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Thomas W. McDermott
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Obituary
NEWARK - Thomas W. McDermott, 72, of Silver Hill Road, died Saturday (September 28,
2013) at Clifton Springs Hospital.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 Tuesday at Schulz-Pusateri Funeral Home, 103 Maple
Ct., Newark. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hope
Ave., Newark. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery with full military rites.
Memorials can be sent to the American Cancer Society .
Tom was born in Queens, N.Y. December 27, 1940 son of Lester and Edna Dougherty
McDermott. He retired from Verizon in 1994. He had been an instructor for NY Telephone Co.
School on Grace Ave. He was a Navy veteran where he served for 30 years active and reserves
where he was in radio printer school.
He was a member of the American Legion of Newark, the Newark Elks Lodge, Redeemer
Lutheran Church, were he was active in the Church.
Survived by his wife of 49 years, Carole Radl McDermott; three sons, Daniel (Autumn) of Calif.,
Michael (Wendy) of Newark, Timothy of St. Louis; two daughters, Julie (Daniel) Golden of
Newark, Christine (Jeffrey) Ermer of East Amherst, 10 grandchildren; brother, Dennis of Penn.;
two sisters, Shirley Turney and Elaine Orosz; nieces and nephews.
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Gloria J. Sweeter
Enjoyed her neighborhood, devoted to family
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Danvers — Gloria J. (Gagnier) Sweeter, 61, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2008 surrounded by
her loving family following a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Bruce M. Sweeter, Sr., with whom she shared
forty-two years of marriage.
Mrs. Sweeter had been employed with Hub Manufacturing for many years before working as a housekeeper at
Beverly Hospital and Hunt Hospital for fifteen years. She was also employed by Heritage Assisted Living in Danvers.
Mrs. Sweeter enjoyed sitting on her front porch, reading the paper and talking with neighbors who would walk by. She
also enjoyed home decorating and trips to Atlantic City. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who
loved sharing time with her family. A happy and loving woman, she touched every life she came across.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Bruce M. Sweeter, Jr., and his wife Kristine, of Whitingham,
Vermont; two grandchildren, Gavin and Ryan, a sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Bart Madruga of Plymouth; two
nieces, Jamie Houde of Plymouth and Jillian Madruga of Easton, a great-niece, Miranda, and an aunt and uncle,
Gloria and Frank Niles of Danvers.
Service Information: Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 at 9AM in St. Mary of the
Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem. Relatives and friends
are invited. Visiting Hours are Tuesday from 4-8PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers
Square.
NEIL BAKER TOMPKINS
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