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8A Monday, September 3, 2012 WORLD The Journal News lohud.com Unification Church founder, Rev. Moon, dies in the 1970s and 1980s for holding mass weddings of thousands of followers, often from different countries, whom Moon matched up in a bid to build a multicultural religious world. The church was accused of using devious recruitment tactics and duping followers out of money; parents of followers in the United States and elsewhere expressed worries that their children were brainwashed into joining. The church responded by saying that many other new religious movements faced similar accusations in their early stages. In later years, the church adopted a lower profile and focused on building a business empire that included the Washington Times newspaper, the New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan, Bridgeport University in Connecticut, as well as a hotel and a fledgling automaker in North Korea.

It acquired a ski resort, a professional soccer team and other businesses in South Korea, and a seafood distribution firm that supplies sushi to Japanese restaurants across the U.S. The Unification Church claims millions of members worldwide, though church defectors and other critics say the figure is no more than 100,000. As he grew older, Moon quietly handed over day-to-day control of his multibillion-dollar religious and business empire to his children. His youngest son, the Rev. Hyung-jin Moon, was named the church's top religious director in April 2008.

Moon married Hak Ja Han Moon in 1960. They have 10 surviving children, church officials said. The youngest son told The Associated Press in a February 2010 interview that Moon's offspring do not see themselves as his successors. "Our role is not inheriting that messianic role," he said. "Our role is more of the apostles where we become the bridge between understanding what kind of lives (our) two parents have lived." By Hyung-Jin Kim Associated Press GAPYEONG, South Korea The Rev.

Sun Myung Moon, the self-proclaimed messiah who turned his Unification Church into a worldwide religious movement and befriended North Korean leaders as well as U.S. presidents, has died, church officials said Monday. He was 92. Moon died Monday at a church-owned hospital near his home in Gapye-ong, northeast of Seoul, two weeks after being hospitalized with pneumonia, Unification Church spokesman Ahn Ho-yeul told The Associated Press. Moon's wife and children were at his side, Ahn Unification Church leader Rev.

Sun Myung Moon speaks during a 2005 rally in New York, ap said. Church officials planned to meet later Monday to discuss mourning and funeral arrangements. Moon, born in a town that is now in North Korea, founded his religious movement in Seoul in 1954 after surviving the Korean War. He preached new interpretations of lessons from the Bible. The church gained fame and notoriety Share your condolences, sign a guest book, or share memories online at LoHud.comobits.

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"PEGGY" Margaret E. Smith (Peggy) passed away August 30th surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 15, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Mary (Hines) and Patrick Dooley. Peggy married the love of her life Francis Smith on April 30, 1955 and they began their journey of life together. Peggy enjoyed painting, gardening, traveling, listening to Irish music and most of all spending time with her children and grandchildren who were the light of her life.

She always had a smile on her face an ear to listen and lots of love to give. Peggy cofounded caring associates in Nyack, NY in 1973 which went on to become a very successful home health care business until they retired in 1998. She was pre deceased by her daughter and little angel Mary in 1970, sister Ann Davies and brothers John Dooley and Patrick Dooley. She is survived by her loving husband Francis, children Doreen Zicolello and husband Louis of Rock Tavern, NY, Frank Smith and wife Lynne of Harriman, NY, Margaret Podolsky and husband Fred of Fairfield, Ct and Patrick Smith of Olney, MD. Grandchildren Frankie and Place Obituary, Lodge Notice, In Notice, or Card of Thanks online LoHud.comorderad and follow the VAN OSTRAND, SHARRON Sharron Van Ostrand of Stony Point died Friday August 31, 2012 at home.

She was 63. She was born October 20, 1948 in Suffern to James and Beatrice Van Ostrand. Sharron graduated from Haverstraw High School in the Class of 1963. She worked for Orangetown Orthopedics. Sharron is survived by her loving husband of 20 years Joel Babcock, son Stephen and his wife Danielle Van Ostrand, her grandchildren Madison, Noah, James.

Her siblings Beatrice Wanamaker, Fayetta Van Ostrand, Carol and John Tomovick, Earle Van Ostrand, Holly Van Ostrand, Lenora and Elio Rodriquez many nieces, nephews and cousins. Sharron is pre deceased by her Brothers James and Arthur, Sister Margaret. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9, Wednesday 2-4, 7-8 pm at the T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home HAVERSTRAW. Sharron's Funeral Service will be celebrated at 8:00 pm with Reverend Warren Brandt officiating.

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Higgins Funeral Home YONKERS Poccia, Nicholas 51, died on August 31, 2012, arrangements by Sinatra Memorial (963-5263) To send Flowers, Sympathy Card or Gift to the Family online by going to LoHud.comobits and follow the prompts. lohud com OBITUARIES AMBROSE, GWENDOLYN MAE Gwendolyn Mae Ambrose departed this life on August 29, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern NY. Gwendolyn entered this life on November 25, 1935 to the proud parents of William and Ethel-Moton Ambrose. She grew up in the Town of Haverstraw, New York and graduated from Haverstraw High School with The Class of 1952. She was employed in the entertainment field and also worked as a legal secretary for a number of years.

Gwen was an avid Minnesota Viking Fan and she also enjoyed dancing. She is pre-deceased by her parents, her baby brother Sidney Ambrose, and her sister Nonie Taylor. She is survived by four sisters and four brothers, Robert Ambrose of Spring Valley, NY Valerie Harrison of Greenville, SC, Charles Ambrose (Barbara) of Haverstraw, NY, William Ambrose (Mary) Spring Valley, NY, Teresa Breault of Cohoes, NY, Wendy Dumas, Spring Valley, NY, Edward Ambrose, of Buffalo, NY and Darlene Ambrose, of Brooklyn, NY. Also one aunt Catherine Brown of Albany, NY, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. All Funeral Services will be held at the Fairmount Baptist Church, 39 Division Street, Haverstraw, NY.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 at with Rev. Raymond Caliman officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Repose Cemetery, Haverstraw, NY George M.

Holt Funeral Home, Inc. 50 New Main Street Haverstraw, NY 10927 (845)429-2159 COE, VINCENT J. Vincent J. Coe, age 84, passed away August 31, 2012 with his loving family by his side. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy.

Vincent was a member of Laborer's Local Union 754. Vincent is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years Carolyn M. (Cloutier) Coe, and two loving children, Carolyn Coe of Haverstraw, NY and Vincent J. Coe Jr. (Mary) of Stony Point, NY.

and one grandson Michael V. Coe. Vincent is predeceased by his daughter Suzanne Coe-Diaz. Services will be private. Memorial Donations in loving Memory of Vincent J.

Coe may be made to United Hospice of Rockland. George M. Holt Funeral Home, Inc. 50 New Main Street Haverstraw, NY 1092 (845)429-2159 Hannemann Funeral Home, Inc. 88 South Broadway Nyack, NY 10960 Traditional Funerals Pre-Planning Medicaid Pre-Planning Every Detail.

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She was 63. Linda was born in Mass. on December 31, 1948. Linda has been a West Nyack resident for the past 10 years and prior lived in Valley Cottage, NY. Linda worked in the fashion industry in New York City and appeared in many fashion publications along with full page layouts in the New York Times.

Linda also modeled for Salvador Dali, and Linda was also an accomplished chef. Linda will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, who touched many lives. Linda is survived by her beloved husband, Kenneth of West Nyack; brothers; 4 children; and her loving grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held on Tues. from 6-9pm at the Higgins Funeral Home, 321 S.

Main New City, NY 10956. RODRIGUEZ, BENJAMIN P. Benjamin Pierce Rodriguez, of Central Nyack, NY. went home to the Lord on August 30, 2012 at the age of 24. Born May 13, 1988 in Nyack, NY.

to Benjamin and Charlene (Faulk) Rodriguez. Benjamin attended Nyack High School, and was currently a student at R.C.C. Benjamin played a variety of sports, notably the 1999 VCI Championship Football Team. He was also a member of the Valley Cottage Boy Scout Troop 127. He enjoyed working on Motorcycles, cars, racing cars and cooking.

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