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'y'yy iff 'i; yyyyi 4B Star-Ga2ette, Friday, June 27. 1997 LOCALREGION Ex-wife of millionaire found with stolen designer clothes niles of clothine she The Associated Press CAZENOVIA Virginia Charlebois was once married to a millionaire and lived the life of wealth and luxury. But divorce left her penniless and angry, and she turned to shoplifting. "She was a millionaire's wife, then she became destitute," said her friend, Brian Tennant. "She was angry at the system for letting her husband go." State police on Wednesday announced the arrest of the 62-year-old Charlebois after discovering more than $250,000 worth of stolen designer clothing in her lakeside home.

Authorities described it as a clothing warehouse: Many of the more than 6,200 pieces were still on the store hangers with the price tags on. There was no evidence that she tried to sell the clothing and no indication she wore any of it. In fact, many weren't even her size. "I had no idea of the extent of the inventory she had," said Tennant, who befriended Charlebois three years ago when he bought an old car from her. "I thought she was buying the stuff.

Why would I suspect a nice old lady of lifting added Tennant, who said he often drove Ms. Charlebois to the malls, where she would emerge with bags full of merchandise. According to friends, she was once married to millionaire gas-well investor Robert Charlebois. She lived ed said Terrence Barton, regional in a $1.3 million home on the California coast and drove two Mercedes Benzes and a Jaguar. The couple divorced in 1984.

Charlebois was never paid the alimony ordered by the court. Last year, a notice of foreclosure was filed against her in court. Since her divorce, Charlebois has been arrested numerous times for shoplifting, possession of stolen property and driving while Intoxicat director of the New York State Parole Office. Tennant said she had checked In and out of treatment centers during her years of crimes, but would quickly relapse. She was convicted in February of possessing stolen property and was nearing completion of a 90-day residential treatment program and scheduled for release when authorities discovered her cache.

A parole officer conducting a routine home inspection found it filled had stolen over a period of more than 10 years. Tennant said Charlebois would leaf through catalogs and make lists of the clothes she wanted. Then she would go to the mall, with Tennant or on the bus, and come home with stuffed shopping bags. She would hang up the clothes and methodically make a list of everything she had stolen, Tennant said. IN PENNSYLVANIA Ridge signs law to end forced syphilis testing The Pittsburgh Disaster Recovery Center will open Friday In the; Carnegie Office Park.

It will have computers, telephones and space for 300 workers, and bust1 nesses can use it for up to six weeks. Companies needing the space willj be charged per employee and for computer time. The center is operated by Bust-! ness Records Management Inc. "For a city our size, It's kind of strange that we did not have one," said Steven Wright, Business' Records' vice president. In calm times, the center can be; rented for temporary office space.

Compiled from wire reports. I home and bit her. The raccoon entered Marion McGraw's house in Pitcairn, Allegheny County, when she opened her front door Tuesday afternoon. It began fighting with the her pet Pomeranian dog, then bit McGraw, 83, when she tried to separate the battling animals. County health employees captured and killed the raccoon, which tested positive for rabies.

Office park offers space for flood victims CARNEGIE, Pa. An office park will have a safety net for businesses that are wiped out by floods, fires or other disasters. Minor was arrested on the basis of a statement given to police by Alvin Minor 23. He said his uncle choked Irvin and wrapped her body in plastic. He said he helped carry Irvin's body to the trunk of his uncle's car.

On Monday, the nephew recanted his statement, saying he saw nothing. Prosecutors said they did not have enough evidence to win a conviction without the nephew's testimony. Raccoon bites dog, woman in home PITCAIRN, Pa. An elderly woman is being treated for rabies after a raccoon scurried into her Pennsylvania will join 33 other states which have repealed a similar requirement. Five other states never had such a requirement.

Compliance with the testing law cost over $7 million in 1994 an average of $20 to $300 for the test. few cases of syphilis are documented. Despite the rarity of this sexually transmitted disease, Is there concern that a case could slip through leaving an unsuspecting marriage partner unaware? If syphilis cases rise, the law could easily be reinstated, Carone said. Star-Gazette Harrisburg Bureau HARRISBURG Newlyweds will save some money under legislation signed into law this week by Gov. Tom Ridge.

The law repeals the outdated requirement that couples submit to a syphilis test before marriage. Rep. Pat Carone, R-Butler County, said she had felt confident Ridge would sign her bill since the Department of Health and Ridge's physician general supported the measure. 1 1n addition, "the Pennsylvania Medical Society has supported this for a decade," Carone said. FOR THE RECORD Births ARNOT OGDEN MEDICAL CENTER, ELMIRA WILLIAMS A daughter, Monday, June 23, 1997, to Michael and Vickie Fisher Williams, Elmira.

TOWNSON A son, Monday, June 23, 1997, to Angela Townson, Elmira. BELLINGER A daughter, Tuesday, June 24, 1997, to Mark Bellinger and Jessica Hawley, Elmira. SEYMOUR A son, Tuesday, June 24, 1997, to Renee Seymour, Horse-heads. BAUGHMAN A son, Tuesday, June 24, 1997, to Aaron and Jennifer Warakomski Baughman, Elmira. NEVINS A son, Tuesday, June 24, 1997, to Richard and Karen Martin Nevins, Corning.

BURDICK A daughter, Wednesday, June 25, 1997, to Jody Burdick and Lori Markle, Elmira Heights. MINCH A daughter, Wednesday, June 25, 1997, to Manda Minch, Elmira. KEYSER A daughter, Wednesday, June 25, 1997, to Larry and April Hucul OBITUARIES Marjorie H. Newell, Iszard's bookkeeper CANTON Marjorie H. Newell, 85, of Canton, died Thursday, June 26, 1997, at Troy Community Hospital.

She was employed by Iszard's Department Store in Elmira until retiring in 1976, serving 45 years as a bookkeeper. Pepper Funeral Home, Canton, is handling arrangements. Edna L. Crittenden, teacher MANSFIELD Edna L. Critten Yet 1 Wednesday for leaving the scene of an accident and operation of a vehicle without a license.

Crissy Shutter, 16, of 513 W. High Painted Post, was arrested Wednesday for harassment. James E. Morse, 37, of 192 Cedar Corning, was arrested Wednesday for failure to appear. Courts STEUBEN COUNTY GRAND JURY Carrie A.

Colvin, 19, of 590 County Route 127, Woodhull, was charged with second degree burglary, fourth degree grand larceny, both felonies and petit larceny, a misdemeanor, involving an incident in December in Woodhull. Albert Green, 37, of 6 LaPetite Trailer Park, Wayland, was charged with third degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, both felonies, and unlawful possession of marijuana involving and incident in January in Wayland. Ronald D. Green, 33, of 3642 WELLSBORO Patricia Jane Belletto, 57, formerly of Mansfield, died Thursday, June 26, 1997, at the Car-leton Home in Wellsboro. She had been employed by the former Eureka in Troy.

Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, is handling arrangements. Clark V. DeMunn, Corning Inc. retiree MONTOUR FALLS Clark V. DeMunn, 86, of 269 Steuben Montour Falls, died Thursday, June 26, 1997, at Schuyler Hospital.

He worked at Corning Inc. in DA drops charges against murder suspect PITTSBURGH Charges have been dropped against a man accused of strangling his brother's girlfriend, wrapping her body in plastic and dumping her in a river. Six Jurors already had been picked Wednesday for the trial of Aaron Minor, 27, of Pittsburgh when prosecutors dropped charges, saying Minor's nephew had recanted critical testimony. The remains of Deborah Irvin, 40, of Pittsburgh were found last January in the Monongahela River in Fayette County, about a year after she was reported missing. STEUBEN SHERIFF Dana L.

McCarrick, 21, of 265 E. Third Corning, was arrested Wednesday evening and charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while abilities impaired with drugs, reckless driving, failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to keep right, failure to reduce speed at an intersection and unlawful possession of marijuana after a one-car accident at the intersection of Riff Road and State Route 225 in Caton Center. McCarrick was arraigned in Corning town court and sent to the Steuben County Jail on $1,000 cash, $2,000 property bond. A passenger in his vehicle was treated and released from Corning Hospital. CORNING CITY POLICE Amos A.

Bockus, 30, of 2C Arlington Apartments, Painted Post, was arrested Tuesday for fourth degree criminal mischief. Rachel Mayer, 22, of 2L Stewart Park Apartments, Corning, was arrested Tuesday for harassment. Carrie L. Taylor, 18, of 102 Davis Apt. 2, Corning, was arrested as a pioneer and implementer of the Bookmobile, a roving caravan which brought information resources to rural areas.

He worked as an administrator for the New York State Library System for 25 years from Brooklyn to Jamestown. He was also an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Germany. He received a master's degree from Elmira College. Chandler Funeral Homes is handling arrangements. Patricia J.

Belletto, formerly of Mansfield "Death notices" are paid obituaries, phrased Items under the heading "Obituaries" are invited to call on Friday, June 27, 1997 from 7 to 9 PM and Saturday, June 28, from 1 to 2 PM at the Scureman Funeral Home, Inc. 130 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA. 16933.

Funeral Services will follow calling hours on Saturday at 2 PM. at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Thomas D. Thomas, officiating.

Interment will be in Tioga Co. Memorial Gardens, Charleston Twp, Wellsboro, PA. DeMUNN, Clark V. Age 86 of 269 Steuben Montour Falls, NY died Thursday, June 26,1997 at Schuyler Hospital. He was born in Burdett, NY, the son of Burr and Elizabeth DeMunn.

He worked at Corning Inc. in research and development and retired after 3712 years of service. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Air Force. He was known for his growing and cultivating flowers and building houses. He is survived by wife, Florence A.

DeMunn of Montour Falls, NY and brother Hollen DeMunn of Burdett, NY and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Michael Bruce DeMunn in 1961. Friends are invited to call Sunday 7-8pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 4th St. Watkins Glen. Funeral services Monday at 10 am at the funeral home.

in accordance with the wishes of the families and funeral directors. Call (607) 734-5105 weekdays for information on placing death news stories compiled by the Star-Gazette news staff. There is no charge for these items. News obituaries can be called in daily until 9 p.m. Call 734-51 51 on weekdays, 734-51 58 after 6 p.m.

and weekends, or 800-836-8970, Death Notices Keyser, Elmira. Police HORSEHEADS VILLAGE Louis L. Updike 36, of 408 Spaulding Elmira, was arrested at :25 a.m. Thursday on West Broad Street and charged with felony driving while intoxicated, no headlights, failure to keep right and passed a stop sign. He was stopped after being seen driving without headlights.

He was sent to the Chemung County Jail without bail. CHEMUNG COUNTY SHERIFF Kristi Y. Simonson, 17, of 73 E. Morris Bath, was arrested at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday and charged with petit larceny after she was allegedly observed taking a hairband from the Deb shop in the Arnot Mall.

She was also charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property after she was found with stolen property worth a total of $54 from the American Eagle store, The Gap and Weathervane, also in the mall. She will appear in Big Flats town court at 7 p.m. July 10. den, 89, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, at the Green Home, Wellsboro. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Mansfield.

She was a teacher in Imperial, Wellsboro and Mansfield, Pa. Scureman Funeral Home, Mansfield, is handling arrangements. Eugene P. Healy, bookmobile pioneer BOOTHWYN, Pa. Eugene Phillip Healy, 69, died Monday, June 23, 1997, after a brief illness.

He was best known professionally wife of the late Tom W. Crittenden, who passed away in June, 1996, for 64 years. Mrs. Crittenden was born in Waynesburg, PA, May 1 4, 1 908, a daughter of Fred and Nora Summersgill High. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Mansfield, PA; an Elder of the Church; Sunday School teacher for many years and was a member of the church choir.

Edna was a member of the Utopian Literary Club, Mansfield, PA; the National Education Association and the Pennsylvania State Education Association. She was a teacher in Imperial, PA, Charleston Elementary School, Wellsboro, PA and in Mansfield, PA. Edna was the author of a book of poems called "Yarns of She was chosen as Woman of the Year by the Mansfield B.P.W. for 1996-97. Edna is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard D.

and Sheila Crittenden of Mansfield, PA. and Tom F. and Jacquelin Crittenden of Mansfield, PA; two daughters and son-in-law, Marjorie Brion of Mansfield, PA and Linda A. and Gary Cook of Pur-cellville, VA; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Margaret High Pettitt, and a brother, Fred A.

High. Friends are Corning, pleaded guilty Wednesday to possession of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 and was fined $100. He was arrested June 1 8. SCHUYLER COUNTY COURTS The New York State Supreme Court I Appelllate Division last week upheld the October 1995 rape and sodomy convic-1 tions of Richard M. Fish by a Schuyler County jury.

Fish, then 27, was prosecut-1 ed by District Attorney J.C. Argetsinger for the crimes which occurred at thej defendants Baker Hill home in Schuylen County. He was convicted of five counts of rape and two counts of sodomy1 involving two girls, age 11 and 12. Fish is currently serving a 4-14 year sentence; imposed by Schuyler County Judge! John P. Callanan following trial.

The addresses listed in For the Record the last known residence of thej accused or the address the person gavS to law enforcement officers arei obtained by the Star-Gazette from police or court records. ment operator in construction prior to retiring. Smith-Fudge-Marshall Funeral Home, Elmira, is handling arrange- ments. Anne W. Tiffany, Pepsi Co.

retiree ELMIRA Anne W. Tiffany, 68, of; Elmira, died Thursday, June 26; 1997, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was a retired employee of Pepsi Cola Elmira. Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsburg! is handling arrangements. 14905.

Arrangements by Holly-Keck and Baker, IncJ Funeral Directors. FUNERAL NOTICES GAIGE, Helen Margaret Age 71 of RR 1, Box Lawrenceville, PA, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997 in Wellsboro, PA. Friends, are invited to call at the Scureman Funeral Home; Inc. 130 S. Main St Mansfield, PA.

on Thursday; June 26, 1997 from 7 to 9, PM. Funeral services will be, held at the funeral home on Friday, June 27th at 10 AM. with Rev. Joseph Mac'J Namara, of St. Andrew's' Episcopal Church, officiate ing.

Interment will be in Asnland Cemetery, Wells-i burg, NY at the convenience of the family. Jn lieu of flowers, the family gratefully suggests memorial contributions in Helen's name to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Main St. Tioga, PA. 16946.

1 VAN NOY, Eloise M. Age 74 of Canton, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at Troy Community Hospital. Friends may call 7-9 Friday at the Pepper Funeral Home, Canton, PA. Funeral Services will be held 1 1 AM Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow iri the Granville Center Cemetery.

Pine Hill Road, Corning, was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, first degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, both felonies, driving while ability impaired, as a vehicle and traffic infraction and unlawful possession of marijuana, involving an incident in March in Bath. Charles Eugene Murphy, 54, of 6271 Lunger Road, Addison, was charged with first degree felony sexual abuse, involving an incident May 16 in Woodhull. Todd A. Speicher, 17, of 2 Oak-wood Drive, Painted Post, was charged with third degree attempted robbery, a felony, and fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon a misdemeanor, involving an incident May 28 in Bath. Lee W.

Taylor, 38, of 3431 Niagara Falls Amhurst, N.Y., was charged with third degree criminal mischief, third degree attempted grand larceny, both felonies, involving an incident in October in Campbell. CORNING CITY COURT Patrick Dugan, 19, of 446 Pine research and development and retired after 37 years of service. He served in the Air Force in World War n. Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen, is handling arrangements. James J.

Sampsell, equipment operator HORSEHEADS James J. Sampsell, 95, of Watkins Road, Horseheads, died Thursday, June 26, 1997. He served in the Navy during World War I and was a heavy equip American Heart Association at 530 W. Church Elmira, NY 14905 in Anne's memory. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home Wellsburg, NY.

Survived by sons, Robert (Michele) Tiffany of Niagara Falls, NY, David Tiffany of Tampa, Florida, Steve (Tammy) Tiffany of Elmira, NY and John (Nichole) Tiffany, also of Elmira, NY; sister, Priscilla Rinebold of Maine; fourteen grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tiffany was a retired employee of Pepsi Cola Elmira, NY and was predeceased by her son, Frank Lynn Tiffany, husband, Frank Tiffany and brother, Robert Watkins. WHITE, Marjorie Lundy Age 81, of 441 Sharr Elmira, NY on Friday, June 6, 1997. There will be no calling hours.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Westside United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 28 ,1997 at 2 PM. Rev. Cindy Toenniessen officiating. Interment in Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, PA at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make memorials to Westside United Methodist Church, 744 W.

1st Elmira, NY 14905 or to the American Cancer Society, 627 W. Church Elmira, NY Rev. Thomas Williams officiating. Burial following at Hope Cemetery, Corning, NY. SAMPSELL, James J.

Age 95 of Watkins Road, Horseheads, Thursday, June 26, 1997. It was his request there be no prior calling hours. A Graveside Service will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery, Monday at 9:00 AM. Arrangements by Smith-Fudge-Marshall Funeral Home. He was predeceased by his wife, Allison Marie Sammak Sampsell in 1972.

Survivors include his sons Michel Sampsell of Horseheads and Jack Sampsell of Rochester; grandchildren Lynn and Maureen and greatgrandchildren Adam and Ryan. He served in the Navy during WW I and was a heavy equipment operator in construction prior to his retirement. He played guitar with many bands in the 1920s thru 1940s in the Southern Tier area of New York. TIFFANY, Anne W. Age 68 of Elmira, NY, June 26, 1997 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY.

No prior calling hours, private services at the convenience of the family. Friends may contribute to the American Cancer Society, 627 W. Church Elmira, NY 14905 or the fiAlZ, Mrs. Helen M. Age 85 of 1250 Lower Jvlaple Ave.

Elmira, Tuesday, June 24, 1997. She was the beloved mother of son and Thomas and Marlene Baiz of Elmira; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Randell Hansen 5f Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Christine and Robert Guay of Bridgeport, CT, Mark Baiz of Panama City, FL, Christian Hansen if Verona, NJ, Keith Hansen ef Rotterdam, NY, Alan Hansen of Horseheads; fcrother, Neil Dwyer of Plymouth, PA; sisters, Agnes Moss of Elmira, Mary Crandall of Wilkes Barre, JA, Theresa Burns of Som-erdale Bernardine Dwyer of betroit, NJ; several nieces, pephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her 6usband, Chris and son, Lee Baiz. Mrs. Baiz was a com-wiunicant of St.

Mary's Church Southside. Family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral fiome Friday 4 to 7 PM. frayer Service there Saturday 10 AM followed by a Jrtass of Christian Burial at 31 AM in St. Mary's Church. Rev.

Rick Farrell celebrant. Interment St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. Crittenden, Edna l. 89, of Mansfield, PA, t'ed Wednesday, June 25, 3997 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA.

She was the.