Corine Johnson Zachary

Corine Johnson Zachary, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, died Sunday, October 1, 2006 at home. She was 83.

The daughter of the late George Johnson and Ethel King Johnson, she as born August 2, 1923 in Newburgh, N.Y.

A homemaker, Corine was a member of the Newburgh African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, sang in the choir, was a deaconess, a member of pastor's aide, and served on the usher board.

Survivors include four sons: Nicholas "Skip" Zachary, Kevin S. "Tubby" Zachary, James Zachary, all of Newburgh, and Michael Zachary of Watervliet, N.Y.; three daughters: Linda Zachary Watson and husband, George, Heather Zachary Smith and husband, Robert, and Melanie "Mimi" Zachary, all of Newburgh; sister, Josephine Hurd of Alamo Gordo, N.M.; brother-in-law, Harry Palmer of Philadelphia, Pa.; 30 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive.

She was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas Zachary, Sr.; two daughters, Sharon Zachary and Ellen Johnson Penfield; three brothers: Gregory, Richard and William Johnson; one sister, Ethel Johnson Palmer; and grandson, Trent Zachary.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 6, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Newburgh A.M.E. Zion Church, 111 Washington St., Newburgh, N.Y.

Additional visitation will be held on Saturday, October 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 72 First St., Newburgh, N.Y. Services will begin at 11 a.m. in the church with the Rev. Twila Rucker-Caines officiating.

Interment will be held in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Middlehope, N.Y.

Rhodes Funeral Homes, Inc., 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, N.Y. has been entrusted with professional arrangements. Please visit our website at www.rhodesfuneralhomes.com.