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Charlotte Osterhout Obituary

Liberty, NY

Charlotte M. Osterhout of Liberty, a retired medical secretary for Liberty Medical Group, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Skilled Nursing Unit. She was 79.

The daughter of the late Kenneth and Millie Bengal Main, she was born in Middletown, NY on December 16, 1928.

Charlotte had many interests: she loved gardening and genealogy - hers and everyone else's. She lived on her family's farm for her whole life. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Evangelical Church in Liberty and the Sullivan County Historical Society. She was also the recipient of the Sullivan County History Preserver of the Year. She belonged to the Liberty Belles and was a former member of the Town of Liberty Volunteer Ambulance Corps. She also was the Secretary/Treasurer of the Hurleyville Cemetery Assn.

Charlotte's family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff and residents at the Skilled Nursing Unit for helping make her comfortable during her illness. You all made a great difference during this difficult time.

She is survived by a son, Glenn Richard Osterhout and his wife, Linda of Madison, NY; a daughter, Marla Fleischer and her companion, George Cable of Bloomingburg; two grandchildren, Mallory Fleischer and her fiancé, James McByrne and Jason Fleischer of Bloomingburg; a sister, Margaret Mariner of Floral City, FL; many close nieces and nephews and many friends.

She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Richard Osterhout; her daughter, Carol Jean Osterhout, and her brother, Kenneth Main.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St., Liberty from 5 to 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 28, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Audrey Pedersen officiating. Burial will be in Hurleyville Cemetery following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sullivan County Historical Society, PO Box 247, Hurleyville, NY 12747 or to the charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes, Inc.; 845-292-7160.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 22 to May 26, 2008.

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william and betty Delamarter

May 28, 2008

Sorry for your lost. She is in the hands of the lord. God Bless

Barb & George Hutchinson

May 27, 2008

We are sad with you in the loss of your mother. She was a joy to know and a real blessing when it came to researching our Hutchinson/Main family tree. We enjoyed visiting with her last Spring. It brought back memories from when George grew up just down the street from the farm. We will miss her.

Bill & Betty Delamarter

May 27, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Victoria Robinson

May 27, 2008

Dear Marla, Glenn, and families,
Your Mom will be missed by many. I have fond memories of Clickin' Chicken 4H Club meetings at your home. I saw your Mom many times when I visited my Mom. Many times she would walk across the street and visit with us. I know my Mom will surely miss those talks. Our prayers are with you all.
Love,
Vicki (Atkins) Robinson

Debi Dunham(Dymond)

May 26, 2008

Dear Marla and family,
Sorry for your loss, your mom was a wonderful person.

Liz & Bill Jankowski

May 26, 2008

Dear Marla and George and Family,

Although we did not know your mother, we wish to express our sympathies to you all, especially you Marla, being in the Womens Auxillary at the Elks and knowing you all through the years i wish for your mom much peace and love and happiness with the Lord, she Will be in Gods hands, luv your friends from the Elks club, luv Liz and Bill Jankowski.

Susan J. Brown

May 24, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to her family. Charlotte contacted me on several occasions regarding genealogy and personal infomation I was able to compile with her own family tree. She was a remarkable woman, and will be dearly missed by all with whom she touched their hearts with her loving ways. She always extended herself to help others. I remember her informing me that she would contact individuals seeking genealogy information in the local newspapers, etc. She was especially interested in the Yaple Book that I had, but we lost contact with one another when I moved from the area. Heaven is much brighter now with her in it. God Bless.

Joan Rampe-Barnicott

May 24, 2008

Charlotte was a very special lady, my late husband worked with Dick and I have so many memories of them. God Bless

Joan Comfort Mapes

May 23, 2008

May your many memories bring comfort to you at this time of loss.

While I was researching my family at the Sullivan County Historical Society, Charlotte was most helpful to me. She remarked: "Oh, your father was our mailman" and we reminised for several hours and even corresponded after that. She will certainly be missed!

Arlene Frodey

May 23, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to Charlotte's family. She helped me so many times with my family genealogy and even met my niece and me in a downpour, after dark, to show us the way to our B&B, which we would never have found without her. What a special Lady!

Carol Turner

May 22, 2008

We have fond memories of your mom
Our sympathy goes out to you
She enjoyed her life and was especially proud of her family

Your in our prayers
Fred and Carol Turner

My mema and me

Mallory Fleischer

May 22, 2008

mema wow i cant believe that you are gone. I know that your final days here on earth with us that you were in pain. I know now that you are not in pain and that you are in gods hands. You are also up there with papa. You were the best grandma anyone could of asked for. You went above and beyond with everything you did in life. The impact you have left in the community in something to be proud of. Some days i dont know how i will go on without you and your support . what keeps me going is knowing that you are my guardian angel and you will watch over me. Mema i will miss you with all my heart. I love you with everything inside of me. I promise that i will never forget you. Rest in peace mema and remember i will always love you.

Beverly O'Hearn-Dill

May 22, 2008

Dear Marla, Glenn and family,
I have many cherished memories of your Mom and Dad with the Fire Department and while you were growing up and Marla especially when you and Darlene were buddies in school. My deepest sympathy to you all for Mom was a very special lady and will be missed by many.

Love to all,

Bev

Nancy Steavenson

May 22, 2008

Marla & Glenn
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. We have many fond memories of your Mother and will always cherish them.
Nancy Steavenson and Alice & Leo Bertholf

Fred Kahn

May 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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