Grim Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than 10K from South Dansville Cemetery Association

COURTESY NEWS PARTNER, LAKE COUNTRY ECHO

DANSVILLE  — A 75-year-old Dansville woman was arrested by New York State police on Sept. 19 for stealing more than $10,000 from the South Dansville Cemetery Association, for which she was treasurer.

According to authorities, Barbara Howe attempted to falsify records in order to cover up the missing money from the cemetery association. She was charged with third-degree grand larceny, second-degree forgery and first-degree falsifying business records. She was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Town of Dansville court at a later date.