Our Obituaries

Edna L. Pulos, a lifelong area resident and cook at Dingman Delaware School District, died Saturday May 28, 2005 at home. She was 74.

The daughter of the late Elwood "Beans" Gordon and Louise Heater Gordon, she was born April 15, 1931 in Matamoras, Pa.

She was the widow of Richard Pulos.

Edna was a member of the United Methodist Church of Matamoras and the Matamoras Recreation Committee.

She is survived by her son, Gary Southard and wife, Ellen, of Huguenot, N.Y.; one daughter, Julie Fuller and husband, Randy, of Matamoras; three brothers: William Gordon of Middletown, Kenneth Gordon of Binghamton, N.Y., and Harold VanAcken of Slate Hill, N.Y.; one sister, Marge Schumacher of Middletown; two stepsons, Richard Pulos and wife, Donna of Montgomery, and Donald Pulos of Liberty; grandchildren: Christopher, John, Ryan and Alaina; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Harry Gordon and Elwood Jr. "Butch" Gordon.

Friends may call on Tuesday May 31, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 1 in the funeral home with the Rev. Glenn Scheyhing officiating. Burial will follow in Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, N.Y.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Society.

Arrangements were made by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note, please visit www.Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Carolyn "Kay" Leight, retired owner of Kay's Lunch in Port Jervis and lifelong area resident, died Friday, May 27, 2005 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis. She was 90.

The daughter of the late Dayton and Della Aber Kent, she was born May 27, 1915 in Port Jervis.

She was the widow of LeGrand "Bucky" Leicht.

She was the oldest member of the First Presbyterian Church, Port Jervis; former Deacon of the church; member of the former "Shipmates", Port Jervis; Ladies Auxiliary of the Howard Wheat Hose Co. #4, Port Jervis Fire Dept. Kay was an avid Bingo player who enjoyed being with people and always having a good word to say about someone.

Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Scott and her husband Thomas of Matamoras, Pa.; two sons, William C. Leicht and his wife Carol of Scottsdale, Ariz., Kenneth J. Leicht of Port Jervis; one sister, Jean Brown and her husband Kenneth of Deltona, Fla.; one brother, Lawrence Kent and wife Janice of Albuquerque, New Mexico; six grandchildren, Michelle Rothwell, Dianne Roberson, Andrew Leicht, Erik Leicht, Christopher and Patrick Scott; two great-grandchildren, Blake and Ty Roberson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, May 29 at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 30 at the funeral home. The Rev. Stephen Huston will officiate.

Burial will be in Hainesville Cemetery in Hainesville, N.J.

Contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., Inc., 810 7th Ave., NY, NY 10019, Attn: Molly Karnitz, or National Down Syndrome Congress, 137 Center Dr., Suite 102, Atlanta, GA 30338.

For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit Knight-Auchmoody.com

Myroslow "Marvin" Mandzy, a retired machinist for Kylee and Mueller Co., Middletown and lifelong area resident, died Monday, May 23, 2005 at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center in Scranton, Pa. He was 87.The son of the late Jacob and Jessie Ewaskiw Mandzy, he was born March 15, 1918 in New York City.He was the widower of Mary Kowal Mandzy.He was a member of St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, Pa.; a veteran of the US Army serving in the South Pacific during WW II; life-member and past commander of the Mountain Laurel V.F.W. Post #8612, Milford, Pa. He was also a retired bartender of Karstens Inn, Port Jervis and the Hotel Minisink, Port Jervis; member of the Teamsters Local 815, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.A family statement reads, "Marvin loved to entertain people with his jokes and songs at many events and occasions."Survivors include two sons, Carl Mandzy and his wife Beverlee of Matamoras, Pa., Michael Mandzy and his wife Susan of Matamoras, Pa.; one daughter, Anna Marie Latini and her husband Michael of Port Jervis; four grandchildren, Heather Tufano and her husband Joseph, Jennie Lynn Mandzy, Michele and Kathleen Mandzy; one great-grandson, Trevor J. Tufano; and two nephews.He was predeceased by his sister, Anastasia Novak.Visitation will be private.Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25 at St. Mary's Cemetery in Port Jervis, with military honors. The Rev. August Ricciardi will officiate.Burial will follow in the cemetery.Donations may be made to Center for Discovery (Sullivan County Diagnostic Treatment Center), 840 Benmosche Rd., Harris, NY 12742.Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. For information directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit Knight-Auchmoody.com

Cynthia Ann Decker, a customer service representative for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Middletown and lifelong area resident, died Friday, May 20, 2005 at the South Florida Baptist Hospital, Plant City, Fla. She was 43.The daughter of Russell and Amelia Savarese Sauer Sr., she was born October 25, 1961 in Port Jervis.She was a communicant of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis.A family statement reads, "Cindy was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. She touched many lives with her strength. Despite the seriousness of her illness, the past few years, her sons and family were always her first concern. She will be missed by all those that came to know and love her."Survivors include two sons, Erik and Matthew Decker at home; her parents, Russell and Amelia Sauer Sr. of Lake Wells, Fla.; one sister, Janet Smith and husband Rusty of Port Jervis; four brothers, Jeffrey Sauer and wife Kim of Belair, Md., Russell Sauer Jr. of Woodland Hills, Calif., Ronald Sauer and his wife Nancy of Englewood, Colo., Kerry Sauer of Port Jervis; and several nieces and nephews.Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 26 at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. A vigil wake service will be held Thursday evening in the funeral home.Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m., Friday, May 27 at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis. The Rev. Dennis Dinan will officiate.Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis.Donations may be made in Cindy's memory to her children, c/o Janet Smith, 24 1/2 Mechanic St., Port Jervis, NY 12771.For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.Knight-Auchmoody.com

Marietta Anderson, a homemaker and lifelong resident of the area, died Tuesday May 17, 2005 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, N.Y. She was 84.The daughter of the late William and Olive White Schmidt, she was born November 23, 1920 in Port Jervis, N.Y.The widow of William J. Anderson, she attended the Drew United Methodist Church in Port Jervis, and was a member of River Valley Chapter #33, O.E.S. in Port Jervis.She is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Anderson and her husband, Bruce, of North Glenn, Colo. She was predeceased by her son, William J. Anderson on February 11, 2005.Private services will be held at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y.Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Port Jervis.Funeral arrangements were made by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note, please visit www.Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Bessie "Betty" Addy, a homemaker and lifelong resident of the area, died Sunday May 15, 2005 at The Milford Senior Care in Milford, Pa. She was 85.The daughter of the late Richard T. and Ethel Lewis Gill, she was born March 24, 1920 in Port Jervis, N.Y.She was a member and past matron of the River Valley Chapter #33, O.E.S., Port Jervis; member of the Laurel Court #58; and Order of the Amaranth, Port Jervis.A family statement reads: "Betty loved to cook and care for her entire family, but nothing surpassed the love she held for each one of them."She is survived by her husband, Donald E. Addy; two sons, Larry Addy and his wife, Joan, of Port Jervis, and Douglas D. Addy and his wife, Lorretta, of Milford, Pa.; three brothers: James Gill of Port Jervis, Roy Gill of Port Jervis, and Robert Gill of Dumont, N.J.; one sister, Doris Hall of Port Jervis; four grandchildren: Wayne Addy and his wife, Christine, Tonya Addy and her husband, Sean, Jennifer Lane and Douglas D. Addy; six great-grandchildren: Tyler and Kendra Addy, Elijah and Aidan Addy, Jasmine E. Lane and Dylan M. Lane; step-granddaughter, Venus Marut; step-grandson, Robert Buchko; three step-great-granddaughters: Destiny Marut, Dominique Marut and Amanda Buchko; two step-great-grandsons, Nigal Buchko and Christopher Buchko; and several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by a son, Donald R. Addy; one grandson, Sean D. Addy; two brothers, Richard and Harry Gill; and two sisters, Ione Howell and Beatrice Litts.Friends may call at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. on Tuesday May 17, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Eastern Star services will be held at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, May 17.The funeral will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 18 in the funeral home with the Reverends Jeff Farley and Stephen Huston officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Port Jervis, N.Y.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.Funeral arrangements were made by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note, please visit www.Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Michael J. Fedorka, Sr., a lifelong resident and retired Supervisor and Master Mechanic for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, died Tuesday May 10, 2005 at Orange County Residential Health Care Facility. He was 92.The son of the late Roman and Julia Fedorka, he was born October 28, 1912 in Scranton, Pa.Michael graduated from St. Mary's School in 1926 and went to work for the Erie R.R. at age 14. At the time of his retirement he was a Master Mechanic in the car department. He was a former member of the Neversink Engine Co., Port Jervis Fire Department; the Port Jervis Lodge of Elks #645 B.P.O.E.; and a member of Most Sacred Heart R.C. Church in Port Jervis.The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Orange County Residential Health Care Facility for their love and affection.Michael is survived by his wife of 72 years, Josephine Romaine Fedorka; two sons, Michael Fedorka, Jr., at home, and Roman J. Fedorka and his wife, Jeanette of Port Jervis; four grandchildren: Michael Roman, Susan, Josephine and Dawn; two great-granddaughters, Amber and Melanie; one brother, John Fedorka of Matamoras, Pa.; one sister, Helen Scales of Matamoras, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by two brothers, Charles Fedorka and Nickolas Fedorka.The funeral will be private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will also be private.Arrangements were made by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. www.Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Rose R. Viserta, a lifelong resident and retired Manager for Western Union Telegraph Co. in Middletown, N.Y., died Tuesday May 3, 2005 at Newton Memorial Hospital in Newton, N.J. She was 83.The daughter of the late Joseph Salvati and Josephine Korn Salvati, she was born July 9, 1921 in Middletown, N.Y.Rose was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church in Port Jervis; member of Port Jervis Seniors, and A.A.R.P.She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Joseph L. Viserta, whom she married on April 28, 1946; one son, Joseph R. Viserta and wife, Jean, of Middletown; one daughter, JoAnne Viserta-Galinisand and husband, Edward, of Huntington Beach, Calif.; one sister, Letitia DeGraw of the state of Florida; three grandchildren: Joseph Viserta, Joanna Ward, and Jenna Viserta; two great-grandchildren, Vincent and Susan Viserta; two cousins, Rose Korn and Letitia Rielly; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers: Charles, Anthony and Michael Salvati.Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Monday May 16, 2005 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, with a vigil wake service to be held at 8:00 PM.The funeral will be held Tuesday May 17 at 11:15 AM in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis, with the Rev. Dennis Dinan officiating.Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Middletown, N.Y.Memorial contributions may be made to the D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans Assoc.)Funeral arrangements were made by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence, please visit www.Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Gale H. Ewbank, a retired mechanic for the Ewbank Co., Inc. in Matamoras, Pa. and lifelong resident, died Sunday May 8, 2005, at home. He was 77.The son of the late Meridith and Bernice Cooper Ewbank, he was born September 19, 1927 in Matamoras, Pa.He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; member of the Matamoras and Westfall Fire Departments; and was a former Police Officer with the Matamoras Police Department.He was the widower of Shirley Parker Ewbank, who passed away August 24, 2004.Survivors include three sons: David Ewbank and his wife, Mary, of Port Jervis, Bryan Ewbank and his wife, Susan, of Westfall, Pa., and Carl Ewbank of Westfall, Pa.; one brother, Eldo Ewbank of Arizona; one sister, Carol Ford and her husband, John, of Thurmont, Md.; two grandchildren, Caryn and Bryan Ewbank; and several nieces and nephews.Private services will be held at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home in Port Jervis at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, N.Y.Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jervis-Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771.Arrangements were made by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. For information, directions or to send a condolence, please visit Knight-Auchmoody.com.

George Williams, a four year resident of Port Jervis and formerly of the state of Florida, died Saturday May 7, 2005 at his home. He was 72.The son of the late James and Victoria Chaplin Williams, he was born November 26, 1932 in New Rochelle, N.Y.George was a retired police officer with the New York City Police Department. He was a member of the P.B.A. (Patrolman's Benevolent Association), and B.P.O.E. - Elks. George served his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and he loved to fish and paint.He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Benson Williams, at home; one son, Alfred J. Williams and wife, Donna, of Bedford, Mass.; one daughter, Karen DeStefano and husband, Michael, of Wantage, N.J.; four grandchildren: Nicole, Tessa, Brian and Paul John; one sister, Irene Legg and husband, Joe; two brothers, Jim Williams and wife, Madelyne, and Jack Williams; three nieces: Carol Luke, Judy Hines and Tara-Erin Williams; and one nephew, Jack Williams.Memorial services will be held on Tuesday May 10, 2005 at 3:30 PM in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 31 W. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. with the Rev. Betsy Diver officiating.Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 110 W. Harford St., Milford, PA 18337.Funeral arrangements were made by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. For information, directions or to send a condolence, please visit Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Margaret Elizabeth Nedwards, a longtime resident of the area, died Friday May 6, 2005 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, N.Y. She was 72.The daughter of the late Robert and Connie Newton Tate, she was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.A retired health aide for the Rinaldi family in Brooklyn, N.Y., and a retired beautician, Margaret was also a member of the Holy Deliverance Apostolic Temple in Newburgh, N.Y.; was a member of Port Jervis AARP; and was a graduate of The Manhattan Culinary School.She is survived by one son, Brian M. Tate and his wife, Barbara, of Portland, Ore.; three daughters: Arlette LeGree and her husband, Alphonse, of Port Jervis, Penelope Nedwards of Port Jervis, and Grace L. Waymere and her husband, Gregg, of Raleigh, N.C.; one sister, Penelope Howard of Raleigh, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by two sisters, Naomi Tate and Harriet Tupaz.Friends may call at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. on Tuesday May 10, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.Funeral services will take place at Holy Deliverance Apostolic Temple, 37 Chambers St., Newburgh, N.Y. on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:00 AM with District Elder Douglas Gibson officiating. Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery in Sparrowbush, N.Y.Funeral arrangements were made by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence, please visit Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Domenica "Mamie" Zaorski, a lifelong resident and retired sewing machine operator for Novelty Slipper, Co., and Andmore Sportswear, both in Port Jervis, N.Y., died Friday May 6, 2005 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, N.Y. She was 84.The daughter of the late Bernardo and Nunzia Acoveno Tortorini, she was born May 12, 1920 in Port Jervis, N.Y. She was the widow of Stanley A. Zaorski.Mamie was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church in Port Jervis; the Ladies Auxiliary Port Jervis Fire Dept. Hose Co. #3; and member of the I.L.G.W.U. (International Ladies Garment Workers Union).She is survived by three daughters: Nancy Rose Wilson of Middletown, Rose Marie Zaorski of Godeffroy, and the Rev. Yvonne Bullis of Middletown; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her sister, Fannie Seddio.Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday May 10, 2005 at 10:30 AM in the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. with the Rev. Yvonne Bullis officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Port Jervis, N.Y.Funeral arrangements were made by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence, please visit Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Anna "Gram" Gallondorn, a retired assembler for Kolmar Labs in Port Jervis and lifelong resident of the area, died May 2, 2005 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis. She was 89.The daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Kardazh Pedlock, she was born May 21, 1915 in Port Jervis.She was the widow of Nicholas A. Gallondorn.She attended St. Joseph's R.C. Church; was a member of Port Jervis Bowling League; Ladies Auxiliary Tri-State Naval Ship #7241; Port Jervis AARP; Matamoras Senior Citizens. She was also an avid bingo player. Anna loved to be with people, had numerous friends and was known by all for her out-going personality.Survivors include one son, Thomas N. Gallondorn and wife Diane of Port Jervis; one daughter, Sally A. Hall and husband Francis of Matamoras, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Terri, Debbie, Lori, Jeffer, Jennifer, Dawn and Mark; seven great-grandchildren, John, Dawn, Gina, Maria, Matthew, Monica and Nicholas; three great-great-grandchildren; longtime friend, Betty McAuley; and several nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by seven brothers, Nicholas, Stephen, Andrew, John, Joseph, Peter and Michael Pedlock.Freinds may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 5 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 6 at the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, Pa. The Rev. August Ricciardi will officiate.The vigil wake service will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. and the Ladies Tri-State Naval Ship will conduct services at 7:30 p.m.Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Port Jervis.Contributions may be made to the Tri-State Naval Ship #7241, 46 Barcelow St., Port Jervis, NY 12771 or St. Joseph's R.C. Church, 309 Ave. F, Matamoras, PA 18336.For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit Knight-Auchmoody.com

Bernice T. Hensz, a life-long area resident, and retired co-owner of Hensz's Garage, Port Jervis, NY, died April 30, at her home. She was 88.The daughter of the late Joseph and Mae Flood Johnson, she was born August 28, 1916 in Queens, NY.She was married to the late John M. Hensz.She was a former Brownie and Girl Scout Leader for Port Jervis, former Den Mother for Port Jervis Cub Scouts; member of Catholic Daughters Court Madonna # 114, Port Jervis. Bernice and her late husband were avid snowmobilers and enjoyed many trips to the Adirondacks with their friends to go snowmobiling.Survivors include one son, John M. Hensz, Jr. and his wife, Linda of Milanville, PA; two daughters, Mary Stevens of Port Jervis and Ann Miglionico and her husband Joseph of Thousand Oaks, Calif; 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren.Services will be held Wednesday, evening, May 4 at 7 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. Rev. Robert E. Foster officiating.Interment will be private.Contributions may be made to the Town of Deerpark Flood Victims or the American Heart Assoc.Funeral arrangements by 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

Minnie L. Marsh, of Endicott and formerly of Port Jervis, a retired home health care aide and lifelong area resident, died Friday April 29, 2005, at her home. She was 59.The daughter of the late Lester and Lizzie Scheels Decker, she was born July 31, 1945 in Port Jervis, N.Y.Survivors include her husband, Raymond C. Marsh, Sr., at home; one son, Raymond C. Marsh, Jr. and his wife, Kim, of Port Jervis; one daughter, Laura Tibby and her husband, David, of Port Jervis; two brothers, Charles Decker and his wife, Shirley, of Bloomingburg, and Fred Decker of Port Jervis; three grandchildren: Amanda, Jessica and Johnathon; sister-in-law, June Cortez of Cuddebackville; brothers-in-law, Donald Marsh of Port Jervis and William Marsh of E. Stroudsburg, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.Friends may call Monday, May 2 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y.The funeral will be Tuesday, May 3 at 10:30 AM in the funeral home with the Rev. Stephen Huston officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pa..Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc.. For information, directions or to send a condolence note, please visit Knight-Auchmoody.com.