Our Obituaries

Isabel Flores, age 92 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Thursday May 16, 2013 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh, NY. She was born on February 19, 1921 in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Juan and Benita G. Mercado Gonzalez. Isabel married Benjamin Flores, who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her daughter, Eleana Preiskines and her husband Thomas of Milford, Pa., 2 sons, Benjamin Flores and his wife Shantel of Brooklyn, NY, and David Flores of Port Jervis, 3 grandchildren, Jennifer Snyder and her husband Dale, Jaclyn Tagliani and her fiancé Brad and Claudio Tagliani, 2 great grandchildren Kayla and Keira, 2 nephews, Freddy and his wife Cheryl and Fidel. Visitation and funeral services were held on Monday , May 20, at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Cremation took place at MacLennan Hall crematorium, Milford, Penna. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of a donor's choice. Arrangements were by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., Port Jervis. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com

Graveside services for Marilyn J. Ridgeway age 83 of Port Jervis, NY will be held at 11 AM Thursday May 30, 2013 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY. Fr. George Hafemann will officiate. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note tot he family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Rose A. Sarno, age 102 of Port Jervis, NY passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at St. Joseph's Place, Port Jervis, NY. She was born on February 5, 1911 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary Carlucci Calabrese. Rose worked for many years as the parish secretary for St. Mary's R.C. Church in Port Jervis. She is a faithful member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, a member of the Catholic Daughters, Court Madonna #114, Port Jervis and a former Cub Scout Den Mother. Rose was presented the key to the City of Port Jervis on her 100th birthday and the Mayor proclaimed the day as Rose Sarno Day in her honor. Rose married Louis P. Sarno, who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her 3 sons, Lawrence Sarno of Ormond Beach, Florida, Louis Sarno of Tucson, AZ., and Charles Sarno and his wife Christine of Wantage, New Jersey, her 2 daughters, Mary Ann McCarthy and her husband Michael of Port Jervis, and Regina Castle and her husband Charles of Kingston, NY., her sister, Jean Diacovo of Kingston, NY, 10 grandchildren, her special granddaughter, Luann McCarthy, Michael P. McCarthy and his wife Lori, Lisa McCullough and her husband Brian, Tracy Newman and her husband Andrew, Kevin Castle and his wife Doreen, Toni Cook and her husband Michael, Larry Sarno, Christine Becker and her husband Joe, Skyler Sarno and Nicole Sarno, 9 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Rose was pre-deceased by her 2 brothers, Leonard and Frank Calabrese, and 4 sisters, Josephine and Elizabeth Calabrese, Theresa LaRue and Marie Valgento. Friends may call Sunday May 12, from 2-7 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Catholic Daughters will conduct services at 6 PM, Sunday at the funeral home. Prayers will be offered Monday, May 13 at 10:15 AM at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 46 Ball St., Port Jervis. Rev. George LaGrutta will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Place, 160 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Ward W. Adams, age 89 of Matamoras, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday May 7, 2013 at Belle Reve, Milford, Penna. He was born on July 15, 1923 in Phillipsport, NY, the son of the late Merlin and Edith Herling Strait. He proudly served our country during WW II with the U.S. Army Air Force. He worked for the City of Port Jervis as a Deputy Superintendent for the Dept. of Public Works until his retirement. Ward was a charter member of the Westfall Fire Dept. and Past Chief, he was a member of the Milford Lodge of Masons, # 344 F & AM, Milford, Pa., and a member of the Roosa-Fleming V.F. W. Post #161, Port Jervis. He was an avid hunter and a love of the outdoors. Ward married Elsie Brown Adams, who pre-deceased him on December 18, 2012. He is survived by his son, Ward "Sam" Adams, his daughter-in-law, Deborah Adams of Matamoras, , his grandson, Woodrow W. Adams and his wife Jessica, his granddaughter, Chelsea A. Adams, and 2 great grandchildren, Leah Haas and Avery Adams. He was pre-deceased by his 2 sons, Gale "Woody" Adams and Kenneth A. Adams. Friends may call Friday, May 10 from 12 noon -2 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will follow at 2 PM at the funeral home, with military honors and firematic services. Keith Raser will officiate. Interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pennsylvania Memorial contributions may be made to the Westfall Fire Dept., 101 Mountain Ave., Matamoras, Penna. 18336. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com

Joseph W. Kraycer, age 75 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 at his home. He was born on August 25, 1937 in Olyphant, Penna., the son of the late Joseph and Helen Swietezek Kraycer. Joe was a retired truck driver for Rockland-Catskill Distributors at Spring Valley, New York. He dedicated himself to the Port Jervis Little League, as a coach, treasurer, board member, score keeper, and pitch counter. In his recognition, The Port Jervis Little League named the "Old Joe Kraycer T-Ball Field in his honor. Joe married Evaline Quick Kraycer, who pre-deceased him. He is survived by his 2 sons, Joseph E. Kraycer and James Kraycer, both at home, 2 brothers, Edward Kraycer and his wife Susan and Michael Kraycer and his wife Gail all of Liberty, NY, his sister, Betty Narvid of Eynon, Pa., his granddaughter, Katarina Kraycer and his great granddaughter, Evalina Rose Kraycer and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his 2 sisters, Anna Payne and Bernice Danzer. Friends may call Thursday, May 2, from 12:30 pm - 1:30 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 at the funeral home with Rev. Rost officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note tot he family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Jay T. Vary, age 56 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the Westchester Medical Ctr., Valhalla, NY. He was born on May 27. 1956 in Bronx, NY, the son of the late Eugene Vary and Hilda Valdez Vary, who survives. Jay worked as a carpenter for Trade Source, Inc. in Mamaroneck, NY. He is survived by his wife at home, Lorraine Brocington, his mother, Hilda Vary of Warminster, Pa., his brother, Robert Vary and his wife JoAnne of Canadensis, Pennsylvania, his sister, JoAnne DuBay of Teaneck, New Jersey, 3 nephews and 1 niece. Jay was pre-deceased by his brother, Gene Vary. Services were private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Harrison "Harry" M. Lane, of Port Jervis, NY and Poland, Maine, died April 18, 2013 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, New York. He was 70. He was born in Shin Hollow, Deerpark, NY, July 10, 1942, a son of the late Frederick James and Sarah Esther Stothers Lane. He divided his time between Poland, Maine and the Port Jervis area, following the trades of truck driveing . He is survived by 10 stepchildren, several step-grandchildren, all of Maine; 2 brothers, Edward "Jake" Lane and his wife Sharon and Donald Lane and his wife Ellen all of Shin Hollow, 2 sisters, Elizabeth Campbell of Matamoras, PA and Barbara Duke and her husband Steve of Carbondale, PA, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Ralph Frederick Lane and his four nephews, Jeffrey , Douglas and Joseph Lane and Keith Campbell. Funeral services will be held at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, NY, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at 11:00 am. Memorial contributions may be made to Pets Alive, 363 Derby Road, Middletown, NY 10940. Arrangements are by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E Main Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Leona Mae (Schlund) Ashworth passed away peacefully on April 15, 2013, following a long illness. She was born on August 30, 1920 in Middletown, NY to John Schlund and Grace DeGroat Schlund. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, William James Ashworth, who passed away in 2005. She is survived by twin daughters Marlene Roe and her husband Robert, and Darlene Hogencamp Rassiga and Jake, of Westbrookville; her beloved 3 grandsons, William Attreed of Westbrookville, Brian Hogencamp and his wife Dr. ToniAnn of Walpole, MA, and Dean Hogencamp and his wife Jennifer of Mansfield, MA, 4 great-grandchildren, Jacoby, Cole, Olivia, and William Hogencamp, and devoted nephew Edwin Culver and his wife Agnes of Port Jervis. She is also survived by an extended family of relatives and a community of great friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Lester Culver Sr., and sisters Mabel Kimball and Olive Conklin. Leona worked as a bookkeeper for GLF (Agway) in Middletown for many years. She then joined her family business as bookkeeper for Culver Motors in Port Jervis until her retirement. Leona was a lifetime member of the Westbrookville United Methodist Church, where she was choir director and church organist for 70 years. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Westbrookville Fire Dept., and O.E.S. #33, River Valley Chapter, in Port Jervis. Her daughters would like to express their most sincere thanks and appreciation to all friends and family members who visited with Mom throughout her illness and helped brighten each day. Sincere gratitude to the nurses, aids, and staff at Park Manor Rehabilitation Center for the wonderful care and compassion they provided to Leona and her family. Interment will take place at Westbrookville Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, at 3 PM at the Westbrookville United Methodist Church. Contributions may be made in Leona’s memory to the Westbrookville United Methodist Church, Box 242, Westbrookville, NY 12785. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home.154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.

Herbert Luber age 92 of Glen Spey, NY passed away, Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. He was born in Germany on November 17, 1920, the son of the late Peter and Rosa Sprang Luber. Herbert was a retired Superintendant Engineer for Rudin Management in New York City, NY. He was a member of the National Association of Power Engineers and a member of the Black Forest Colony in Glen Spey. He served with the German Navy during WW II. Herbert married Margrit Traum Luber who survives at home. He is also survived by his daughter Nancy Luber at home, his brother Benno Luber and his wife Gerlinde of Hackensack, NJ and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his son Steven B. Luber and his brother, Carl Luber. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 12, at 1 PM at the Black Forest Cemetery in Glen Spey. Rev. Tom Jones will officiate. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note tot he family visit knight-auchmoody.com.