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DOROTHY F. HUFF Matamoras, Pa., Dorothy F. Huff, a retired school teacher for the Port Jervis School System, and a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, September 30, 2004 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. She was 88. The daughter of the late Louis M. Gordon and Mary Collins Gordon, she was born June 24, 1916 in Ogdensburg, N.J. She was the widow of Francis V. Huff. She attended St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Matamoras, Pa.; was a member of the New York State Retired Teacher's Association, and was vice chairwoman of the Erie Depot Society, Port Jervis; active member of the Presbyterian Players of the First Presbyterian Church; Dorothy was instrumental in acquiring the Erie Caboose as a Historical Treasure to be placed on Jersey Ave. in Port Jervis. After her retirement Dorothy maintained private tutoring for students. A family statements reads: "As an actress, teacher, musician, comedian, and a beloved spouse, mom and true friend to many, Dorothy Frances Huff fulfilled her role as a good and decent soul. She could never pass by a child without speaking a happy compliment or saying words of encouragement. She gave us inspiration, hope, and the courage to carry on in the face of adversity. "Dorothy will be so missed by those of us who love and treasure her company. We are happy to have had her in our lives, but deeply saddened by her passing. We hope and pray that Heaven will open its door to her and that she will find a genuine happiness there. "To Dorothy we raise our glasses of Scotch high in salute and say, 'Vel, so long!' We love you, Dot!" Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Myers and her fiance, Casimir Krol of Matamoras, Pa., and Carol Kraeft of Greeley, Pa.; one grandson, James C. Smith; one great-granddaughter, Brianna Phoenix; and several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held October 2 at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Long Eddy. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Long Eddy. Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home Inc., 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. Memorial contributions in Dorothy's memory may be sent to her family to be distributed to the charity of the family's choice, c/o Marilyn Myers, 806 Ave. L., Matamoras, PA. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit Knight-Auchmoody.com