Herman H. Herschel

Herman H. Herschel of Rock Hill and Pompano Beach, Fla., a local entrepreneur and longtime resident of the area, died suddenly on Saturday, December 2, 2006 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 75.

The son of the late Herman C. Herschel and Caroline Tenewitz Herschel, he was born June 8, 1931 in Teaneck, N.J. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955.

The owner and founder of Blue Sky Manufactured Homes in Wurtsboro, he was also past President of the Emerson, N.J. Lions Club and a member of the Elk's Lodge in Pompano Beach, Fla.

He loved life, was always happy, enjoyed people and worked hard. He lived life to the fullest and anyone who met him became his friend forever.

He is survived by his longtime soul mate, Linda Kantrowitz, at home; his children, Laurajean Niesel of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Michele Graham and her husband, Rodney of Wurtsboro and Joseph Herschel and his wife, Christine of Bloomingburg; eight grandchildren: Lee Ann (Daniel) Rovetto, Christopher Niesel, Megan Niesel, twin granddaughters, Jessica Graham and Jennifer Graham, Victoria Graham, Christina Herschel and Stephen Herschel; a sister, Carolyn Meyers of Pompano Beach, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Lee Ann Herschel.

Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, December 6, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 111 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro.

His funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 7 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Sylvan Cemetery in Wurtsboro.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 628, Monticello, NY 12701 or the Mamakating Lions Club, Wurtsboro, NY 12790.

Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Wurtsboro. For additional service details, please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com.