Obituary of Sally Ann Kavleski

Home: Liberty, New York USA Place of Birth: Monticello, New York USA Sally Ann Kavleski, a lifetime Sullivan County resident, passed away early on Wednesday morning, April 17, 2013 in the comfort of her home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was 71 years of age. Sally was the daughter of the late George Warren and Margaret (Washington) Johnson and was born on August 5, 1941 in Monticello, NY. After graduating Monticello High School, she attended Sullivan County Community College, graduating with her nursing degree. She worked as a registered nurse at Sullivan County Adult Care Center until her retirement. She was a member of St. Peter's Church in Liberty, a member of Cornell Cooperative Extension and a member of Liberty Elks Lodge #1545 where she had been responsible for county-wide advertising. She was always working with the public- from helping with Boy Scout events to teaching at craft seminars such as Ukranian Easter egg decoration. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, John M. Kavleski at home; their four sons, George Kavleski and his fiance, Lea Schiavello of Long Island, Richard Kavleski and his wife Petrina of Neversink, Joseph Kavleski of Youngsville and William Kavleski of Liberty; her sister, Mary Dresch of Monticello and three grandchildren, Connor, Griffen and Colin. Friends may call on Friday April 19 from 5 - 8 PM at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday April 19 at 11:45 AM at St. Peter's Church, 264 N. Main St. Liberty, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in Sally's name to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or to St. Jude's Research Hospital- Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Funeral arrangements by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY. For directions or to send an online condolence, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com.