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Star-Gazette, Friday, June 27, 1997 Ex-wife of millionaire found with stolen designer clothes The Associated Press State police on Wednesday "I had no idea of the extent of the investor Robert Charlebois. director of the York Barton, State Parole had stolen over a period of more She lived ed, said Terrence regional with racks and piles of clothing sheannounced the arrest of the 62-year- inventory she had," said Tennant, in a $1.3 million home on the Cali- New CAZENOVIA Virginia old Charlebois after discovering who befriended 1 Charlebois three fornia coast and drove two Mercedes Office. Tennant said she had years. Charlebois would than 10 Charlebois was once married to a more than $250,000 worth of stolen years ago when he bought an old Benzes and a Jaguar. The couple checked in and out of treatment cen- make lists Tennant said millionaire and lived the life of designer clothing in her lakeside car from her.

divorced in 1984. ters during her years of crimes, but leaf through catalogs wanted. and wealth and luxury. home. "I thought she was buying the Charlebois was never paid the would quickly relapse.

of the she the mall, clothes left her penniless Authorities described it as a cloth- stuff. Why would I suspected nice alimony ordered She was convicted in February of Then she would go the to bus, and But divorce and angry, and she turned to ing warehouse: Many of the more old lady of lifting Ten- court. Last year, a notice of possessing stolen property and was with Tennant or on shoplifting. than 6,200 pieces were still on the nant, who said he often drove Ms. foreclosure was filed against her in nearing completion of a 90-day resi- come home with stuffed shopping: was a millionaire's wife, store hangers with the price tags on.

to the malls, court. has scheduled for release when authori- She would hang up the clothes "She Charlebois where she dential treatment program and bags. then she became destitute," said her There was no evidence that she tried would emerge mer- for discovered her cache. and methodically make a list of with bags full of Since her divorce, Charlebois friend, Brian Tennant. "She was to sell the clothing and no indica- chandise.

friends, she shoplifting, of stolen A parole officer conducting a rou- everything she had stolen, been arrested numerous times ties the system for letting her tion she wore any of it. In fact, many According to was possession Tennant angry at husband go." weren't even her size. once married to millionaire gas-well property and driving while intoxicat- tine home inspection found it filled said. Ridge signs law to end IN PENNSYLVANIA Minor was arrested on the basis home and bit her. The Pittsburgh Disaster Recovery forced syphilis testing DA drops charges of a statement given to police by The raccoon entered Marion Center will Office open Park.

Friday in the against murder suspect Alvin Minor Irvin and 23. He said his uncle McGraw's house when in she Pitcairn, opened Alleghe- her Carnegie will have telephones Star-Gazette Harrisburg Bureau Pennsylvania will join 33 other have been choked wrapped her body ny County, It computers, states which have repealed a similar PITTSBURGH Charges in plastic. He said he helped carry front door Tuesday afternoon. and space for 300 workers, and bustHARRISBURG Newlyweds will requirement. Five other states never dropped against a man accused of Irvin's body to the trunk of his It began fighting with the her pet nesses can use it for up to six weeks.

save some money under legislation had such a requirement. strangling his brother's girlfriend, uncle's car. Pomeranian dog, then bit McGraw, Companies needing the space will signed into law this week by Gov. Compliance with the testing law wrapping her body in plastic and On Monday, the nephew recanted 83, when she tried to separate the be charged per employee and for Tom Ridge. cost over $7 million in 1994 an dumping her in a river.

his statement, saying he saw noth- battling animals. time. The law repeals the outdated average of $20 to $300 for the test. Six jurors already had been ing. Prosecutors said they did not County health employees cap- by Busicomputer picked Wednesday for the trial of have enough evidence to win a con- tured and killed the raccoon, which The center is operated Inc.

requirement before couples marriage. Yet mented. cases syphilis are Aaron Minor, 27, of Pittsburgh when without the tested for rabies. ness Records Management that submit to few of docua syphilis test viction nephew's testi- positive "For a city our size, it's kind of Rep. Pat Carone, R-Butler County, Despite the rarity of this sexually prosecutors dropped charges, saying mony.

offers have said she had felt confident Ridge transmitted disease, is there con- Minor's nephew had recanted criti- Office park strange that we did not one," would sign her bill since the Depart- cern that a case could slip through cal Raccoon bites dog, for flood victims Steven Wright, Business ment of Health and Ridge's physi- leaving an unsuspecting marriage The remains of Deborah Irvin, 40, in home space Records' vice president. cian general supported the measure. unaware? of Pittsburgh were found last Janu- woman CARNEGIE, Pa. An office park In calm times, the center can be partner In addition, "the Pennsylvania If syphilis cases rise, the law ary in the Monongahela River in PITCAIRN, Pa. An elderly will have a safety net for businesses rented for temporary office space.

Medical Society has supported this could easily be reinstated, Carone Fayette County, about a year after woman is being treated for rabies that are wiped out by floods, fires or for a decade," Carone said. said. she was reported missing. after a raccoon scurried into her other disasters. Compiled from wire reports.

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, Horsehe 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- Police HORSEHEADS VILLAGE Louis L. Updike 36, of Spaulding Elmira, was arrested at 1:25 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 STEUBEN SHERIFF Dana L.

McCarrick, 21, of 265 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. passenger in his vehicle was treated and released from Corning Hospital. CORNING CITY POLICE 1 Amos A. Bockus, 30, of 2C Arlington Apartments, Painted Post, was arrested Tuesday for fourth degree criminal mischief.

Rachel Mayer, 22, of 2L arrested Stewart Park Apartments, Corning, was 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 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 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 Carleton 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 "Death notices" are paid obituaries, phrased in accordance with the wishes of the families and Death Notices Items under the heading "Obituaries" are news stories compiled by the Star-Gazette news staff. BAIZ, Mrs. Helen M. Age 85 of 1250 Lower Maple Ave.

Elmira, Tuesday, June 24, 1997. She was the beloved mother of son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Marlene Baiz of Elmira; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Randell Hansen of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren, Christine and Robert Guay of Bridgeport, CT, Mark Baiz of Panama City, FL, Christian Hansen of Verona, NJ, Keith Hansen of Rotterdam, NY, Alan Hansen of Horseheads; brother, Neil Dwyer of Plymouth, PA; sisters, Agnes 'Moss of Elmira, Mary Crandall of Wilkes Barre, PA, Theresa Burns of Somerdale Bernardine Dwyer of Detroit, NJ; several nieces, pephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her busband, Chris and son, Lee Baiz. Mrs. Baiz was a communicant of St.

Mary's Church Southside. Family will receive relatives and friends at the Kalec Funeral Home Friday 4 to 7 PM. Prayer Service there Saturday 10 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in St. Mary's Church. Rev.

Rick Farrell celebrant. Interment St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. CRITTENDEN, Edna L. Age 89, of Mansfield, PA, Died Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA.

She was the Pine Hill Road, Corning, was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, first degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, 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 Oakwood 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 II. 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- funeral directors. Call (607) 734-5105 weekdays There is no charge for these items. News Call 734-5151 on weekdays, 734-5158 American Heart Association 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. 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 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, UIster, 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 Corning, pleaded guilty Wednesday to possession of alcohol by a person under: the age of 21 and was fined $100. He was arrested June 18.

SCHUYLER COUNTY COURTS The New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division last week upheld the October 1995 rape and sodomy convictions of Richard M. Fish by a Schuyler County jury. Fish, then 27, was prosecuted by District Attorney J.C. Argetsinger for the crimes which occurred at the defendants Baker Hill home in Schuyler: County. He was convicted of five counts of rape and two counts of sodomy 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 the accused or the address the person to law enforcement officers are obtained by the from police or court records. ment operator in construction prior to retiring.

Smith-Fudge-Marshall Funeral Home, Elmira, is handling arrangements. 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. for information on placing death notices. obituaries can be called in daily until 9 p.m.. after 6 p.m.

and weekends, or 800-836-8970. wife of the late Tom W. Crittenden, who passed away in June, 1996, for 64 years. Mrs. Crittenden was born in Waynesburg, PA, May 14, 1908, 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-inlaw, Marjorie Brion of Mansfield, PA and Linda A. and Gary Cook of Purcellville, 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 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 37 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. 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- 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 0g- den 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 14905. Arrangements by Holly-Keck and Baker, Inc.

Funeral Directors. FUNERAL NOTICES GAIGE, Helen Margaret Age 71 of RR 1, Box 93, 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 Mack Namara, of St.

'Andrew's Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment will be in Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully suggests memorial contributions in Helen's name to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Main St. Tioga, PA.

16946. VAN NOY, Eloise M. Age 74 of Canton, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at Troy Community' Hospital. Friends may call 7-9 PM. Friday at the Pepper Home, Canton, PA.

Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Granville Center Ceme: tery. at.