Our Obituaries

Michael Carlton, 53, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on March 29, 2007 at Yale-New Haven Hospital, after a long courageous battle with leukemia. Michael was born April 13, 1953 to Shirley Merkenschlager and the late Robert Carlton in Port Jervis.He graduated from Port Jervis High School and Orange County Community College with a degree in Occupational Therapy. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the American Legion.Michael was most recently employed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Orange Ulster BOCES. He loved working with the children at BOCES and will be remembered as a kind, generous and compassionate teacher. The children felt the same way about him and showed their love by making a blanket to keep Michael warm and comfortable during his illness.He proudly served his country as a member of the Air Force National Guard for 20 years. Michael was stationed at Stewart Air Base in Newburgh, where he was assigned as a Maintenance Technician working on electronics on C-5 aircraft. He served his country during both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and he retired as an E-6 Technical Sergeant. While in the military he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Award, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.In addition to his employment at BOCES and his military service, Michael worked at KOLMAR Laboratories for approximately 25 years.Michael was an active, to say the least, supporter of all of the activities his children, nieces and nephews took part in, whether it was cheering on Autumn on the basketball court or Seth and Marissa at baseball, softball and soccer - you always knew he was there. He also gave back to the community by coaching soccer for both the Tri-State Soccer Association and the Delaware Valley Recreational Soccer League and coaching softball for the Port Jervis Little League.In addition to his many other accomplishments, Michael will best be remembered by his friends and family as the guy who could do anything. He was the proverbial jack-of-all-trades. He could and did fix just about anything. His beautiful home and property are a testament to his work and his passion for woodworking and landscaping. Whenever anyone had a project going on he was the first one to help. He was as generous with his knowledge as he was with his time, sharing his "how to" with anybody who wanted to learn.He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Mary Grace Lynch Carlton, his children, Autumn, Seth and Marissa and his golden retriever Fletcher, all at home; his mother, Shirley Carlton-Warnshuis and husband, Patrick of Port Jervis; brothers: Robert and wife, Marge of Daytona Beach, Fla., Gerald and wife, Blanche of Westbrookville, and Steven and wife, Connie of Kinston, N.C.; sister, Elaine Mills and husband, Randy of Port Jervis; father and mother-in-law, Brud and Elizabeth Lynch of Port Jervis; sisters-in-law: Susan Scully and husband, Jack of Eldred, Patricia Hess and husband, Brendan of Port Jervis, and Melissa McCann and her husband, Michael of Port Jervis; brother-in-law, William Lynch and wife, Sandy of Salinas, Calif.; beloved nieces and nephews; dear aunts, Marie Perkowski and Joan Donahue; and many, many friends. They will all miss his wonderfully dry sense of humor, his warm caring spirit, his booming laugh, his wit and intelligence, his friendship, his strong character and brave heart, but most of all they will miss him. They'll miss the man who was their beloved husband, father and son, the man who was their brother, their teacher, and their coach. They will especially miss the man who was their friend. May God welcome him with the open arms he deserves.Donations may be made in Michael's memory for the benefit of his children's education c/o Michael McCann, Esq., 25 Main St., Goshen, NY 10924.Friends may call Sunday, April 1, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main St., Port Jervis. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 2, at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, Pa. The Rev. August Ricciardi and the Rev. Richard Carton will officiate. Internment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis.For information, directions, or to send a condolence note to the family, please visit Knight-Auchmoody.com.
Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, New York.

Janice A. Harlan, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation, Goshen. She was 73.The daughter of the late Clarence and Anna Nastor Knealing, she was born November 23, 1933 in Monticello. She was married to the late Robert D. Harlan.Mrs. Harlan was a retired Hostess at Holiday Inn, Port Jervis. She was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis; and a former member of the Port Jervis Music Study Club.Survivors include two daughters, Robyn Fulk and her husband, Danny of Richmond, Va., and Tara McCann and her fiance, Donald Sheeley of Huguenot; brother, Terence Knealing and his wife, Diane of the Town of Greenville; her sister, Elizabeth Wilcox and her husband, David of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three grandchildren: John Lake, Zachary and Elizabeth Sheeley; her aunt, Marcella Nastor of Colorado Springs, Colo.; former brother-in-law, Bill McCann and his wife, Nancy of Virginia; former sister-in-law and good friend, Helen Kline; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her grandson, Donald Crane, Jr.Friends may call on Friday, March 30, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis, with Rev. Dennis Dinan officiating. Burial will be in Knealing Cemetery, Shohola, Pa.The vigil wake service will be held on Friday, at the funeral home.Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, Hudson Valley Regional Office, 95 Schwenk Drive, Kingston, NY 12401.Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit: knight-auchmoody.com.

Sandra A. Bolton, a lifelong area resident, died Friday, March 23, 2007 at her home. She was 61.The daughter of the late Charles "Al" Sharkey and Buelah Comstock Sharkey, she was born January 25, 1946 in Callicoon.Sandra was a retired Bookeeper for Sullivan Co. Dept of Public Health, Liberty. She was a member of The Eldred United Methodist Church; she was active with the Eldred American Legion; and a part of the Town of Highland Democratic Committee.She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Bolton and his wife, Staci of Lawrenceville, N.J., and Steven Bolton and his wife, Karen of Clermont, Fla.; her step-brother, Alfred Wells of the State of Florida; three grandchildren, Julian, Cole, and Stefanie.She was predeceased by her step-mother, Florence Sharkey.Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. in The Eldred United Methodist Church, Eldred, with Rev. Linda Bohs officiating. Burial will be in Montoza Cemetery, Barryville.Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit: knight-auchmoody.com.

Walter "Buddy" Dunn, age 63, a lifelong resident of the area and a retired owner of Dunn's Steakhouse 13, Port Jervis, N.Y. and then retired from C & D Battery, Huguenot, N.Y., died Sunday, March 25, 2007 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis.The son of the late Joseph Dunn and Norma Bloomer Latini, who survives, he was born in Port Jervis on September 2, 1943.He was an honorary member of Howard Wheat Engine Co., #4, Port Jervis; past president of the Liquor Dealers Assoc.; and former member of the Port Jervis Lodge of Elsks #645. He is a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War, 1965-1969.Survivors include his wife at home, Phyllis Pahmahmie Dunn; his mother, Norma Latini of Hawley, Pa.; two daughters, Kathleen Dunn-Gentile and her husband, Marty of Cuddebackville, N.Y. and Nicole Hernandez and her husband, Ramon of Matamoras, Pa.; one son, Jeffrey Dunn and his wife, Jackie of Milford, Pa.; five grandchildren: Mia, Kyler, Domonique, Kirsten and Ramon; his step-mother, Lydia Dunn of Winter Springs, Fla.; one sister, Kathleen and one brother, Patrick Dunn, both of Hawley, Pa., along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Peter Latini.Friends may call Wednesday, March 28 from 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis.Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. David Repenning officiating. Interment will be private.Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or to Bon Secours Community Hospital, 160 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771.Arrangements made by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.knight-auchmoody.com

Lillian B. Starke, a 40 year resident of the area, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. She was 93.The daughter of the late Thomas and Violet S. Kemp Barker, she was born December 2, 1913 in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was the wife of the late Conrad H. Starke.Mrs. Starke was a retired Engraver for Insulfab, Inc. in Rutherford, N.J. She was a member of St. Jacobi's Lutheran Church, Shohola, Pa.; a member of Eclipse Chapter #226, Order of Eastern Star, Lyndhurst, N.J.; and a member of the Highland Seniors Club, and Tusten Senior Citizens.She is survived by one sister, Virginia Nyman of Hackensack, N.J.; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-great-nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her brother, Wilfred Kemp Barker and two sisters, Frances Skidmore and Doris VanDeVelde.Friends may call on Monday, March 26, 2007 from 10-11 a.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Mains St., Port Jervis.Funeral services will be held on Monday March 26, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with Rev. Robert Cassidy officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst, N.J.Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit: knight-auchmoody.com

Lenore DeLaney Foster, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. She was 85 years old.The daughter of the late Austin A. DeLaney and Edna Hayes DeLaney, she was born January 14, 1922 in Port Jervis. She was the wife of the late Regis H. Foster.Mrs. Foster was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis; a member of Catholic Daughters of the America Court Madonna #114, Port Jervis; and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Marsch-Kellogg American Legion Post #139, Milford, Pa.Survivors include one son, Regis Foster and his wife, Ann Marie of Port Jervis; her brother, Austin DeLaney of Port Jervis; two grandchildren, Regis and Jennifer; her pet dog, Shadow; as well as several nieces and nephews.Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis.Funeral arrangements by Knight Auchmoody Funeral Home Inc., 154 East Main St., Port Jervis. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit: knight-auchmoody.com

Mabel M. Padgett

Mabel M. Padgett, a life long resident of the area, died March 17, 2007 at Milford Senior Care, Milford, Pa. She was 87.Daughter of the late George and Grace Jones Cox, she was born May 21, 1919 in Port Jervis. She was the widow of the late David Padgett.She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Hendershot and her husband Donald of Port Jervis and Patricia Fuller and her husband Kenneth of Port Jervis; one son, James Padgett and his wife Marian of Sparrowbush, N.Y.; ten grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, including Betty Fleming of Port Jervis. She is predeceased by three brothers: Charles, Fred and Percy Cox and her sister, Mildred Holly.Friends may call Thursday, March 22, 2007 from 1-2 p.m. at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 22 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ann Rost officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, N.Y.Contributions may be made to The Port Jervis-Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. www.knight-auchmoody.com

Thomas L. Hawkins, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. He was 48.The son of the late Harold James Hawkins, Jr. and Barbara Percival Hawkins, who survives, he was born May 17, 1958 in Port Jervis.Mr. Hawkins was a Superintendent, Highway Dept., Town of Deerpark. He was also a member of the Otisville-Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, Otisville.He is survived by his wife, Susan Cowan Hawkins, at home; his mother, Barbara Percival of Ocala, Fla.; two sons, Shawn Hawkins of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Ryan Hawkins of Port Jervis; two daughters, Renee Eberhardt and her husband, Kyle of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Amanda Gannon of Port Jervis; five sisters: Jayne Ann BigGoose, Helene Hawkins, Terry L. Hawkins, Marybeth Verhein, and Ami Sherlock; three brothers: David Hawkins, Harold James Hawkins, III, and Adam Hawkins; two grandsons, Ethan Brewer and Dylan Eberhardt; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.Friends may call Wednesday, March 21, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis.Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. in The Otisville-Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, Otisville. Rev. Jeff Farley will officiate. Interment will take place at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville.Contributions may be made to The Otisville-Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, Otisville, NY.Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit: knight-auchmoody.com

Edward "Pete" Babb, a lifelong resident of the area, entered into rest Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the Milford Senior Care Center in Milford, Pa. He was 87.Son of the late Edward and Jane Aumick Babb Taylor, he was born in Port Jervis, N.Y.Pete retired from the Machinery Department for Kolmar Labs, Inc. in Port Jervis. He was a graduate of Eldred Central High School; was a veteran of the U.S. Army in Company F393, 99th Infantry during World War II. Pete joined the Matamoras Fire Department 64 years ago in 1943. He was the first Assistant Chief in 1951, 1952 and 1953, and Fire Chief from 1954 - 55 and 1956. He was also very active with the Matamoras Fire Police. He was Chief of Police in Matamoras (1944 - 1946) and also served as Special Police for several years after retiring as Police Chief for Matamoras. In May, 1966, he was appointed by Gov. William Scranton as Director for Civil Defense for the Borough of Matamoras until June, 1985. He was Chief of Auxiliary Police for many years and was also a member of the American Legion Post #486 in Matamoras.Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Aber Babb at home; two sons, Lyle Babb and his wife, Susan of New Hampton, and Gary Babb and his wife, Pamela of Matamoras, Pa.; four grandchildren: Candace, Christopher, Gregory and Justin; one great-grandchild, Madison Marie; his brother-in-law, James Aber and his wife, Regina of Glen Rock, N.J.; niece, Robyn Aber, and nephew, Brian Aber. He was predeceased by his stepfather, the late Edgar Taylor.Friends may call at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. on Tuesday, March 20, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Matamoras Fire Department will conduct services Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 21, at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Glenn Scheyhing officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, N.Y.Contributions in Pete's name may be made to Matamoras F.D., PO Box 252, Matamoras, PA 18336.For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, please visit www.Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Leonard P. Simonds, 83, a longtime resident of the area and a retired Mason for Curtis Masonry, Port Jervis, died at Boca Ciega Center, Gulfport, Fla.Son of the late Paul and Alana Rolanditis Simonds, he was born January 13, 1925 in Plainfield, Conn.He was a Veteran of WWII, serving with the U.S. Navy; member of Tri-State Naval Ship #7241, Port Jervis; member of the American Legion, Moosup, Conn.Survivors include four sons: Leonard P. Simonds of Winthrop, Maine, Neil Roy Simonds of Central Village, Conn., Robert P. Simonds of Plainfield, Conn. and Leonard P. Schaefer of Ballston Spa, N.Y.; four daughters, Nora Leah Picard of Bradford, Conn., Ruth Gail Lesage of Canterbury, Conn., Catherine L. Hurstfield of Montville, Conn. and Donna Lapage of Moosup, Conn.; two brothers, William and Edward (Tarz) Simonds, both of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sisters, Mildred Stawarz of Moosup, Conn. and May Barr of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and several nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Larry Simonds, three brothers and two sisters.Private services will take place at the convenience of the family. Interment will be private.Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.knight-auchmoody.com

Lucy Rose DelPriore, a retired seamstress for Laurie Lingerie, Otisville, N.Y. and a longtime resident of Westbrookville, N.Y., died March 3, 2007 at St. Joseph's Place. She was 97.

Daughter of the late Salvatore and Rosina Mansella Mattera, she was born in Yonkers, N.Y. on October 27, 1909. She was the widow of Carmine DelPriore.

Communicant of Holy Name R.C. Church, Otisville. Member of the Board of Directors of Local 32, I.L.G.W.U., NYC from 1932-1939.

Survivors include one son, Robert DelPriore of Westbrookville, N.Y.; one daughter, Delores Krikorian and her husband, Joseph of Kings Park, Long Island; six grandchildren, Dana Meyers of Saratoga, N.Y., Michael DelPriore and his wife Michelle of Kingston, N.Y., Anthony J. DelPriore of Long Island, N.Y., Robert Krikorian and his wife Lynette of Westbrookville, N.Y, Sheila Calise and husband, Jim of Long Island, Lauren Krikorian of Long Island; great-grandchildren: Melena, Danny, Alex, Joey, Alley, Jennifer, Mellisa, Jimmy, and Mike; nine great great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son: Anthony and daughter-in-law, Bess.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be private.

Contributions may be made to a charity of donor's choice.

Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771

For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, please visit knight-auchmoody.com

Marlene J. Eccleston, 74, a longtime resident of Port Jervis, died Monday, March 5, 2007 at St. Joseph's Place, Port Jervis.

The daughter of the late William C. Hons and Kay Gregorius Hons, she was born May 1, 1932 in Belelrose, N.Y.

She was a member of the Brentwood United Presbyterian Church and served with many different offices.

A family statement reads: "Our Mom was a strong and courageous woman who fought many illnesses for many years. She was always optimistic and had the belief that somehow she would win her battles. We will miss her everyday and will keep her in our hearts forever, and know that she is finally at peace and no longer in pain."

Survivors include her husband, Albert H. Eccleston, Jr.; children: Carol-Lynn Simmons and husband, David of Port Jervis, Alan Eccleston and wife, Colleen of Port Jervis, Diane J. Dawson of Holbrook, N.Y., Craig Eccleston and wife, Sheri of Huguenot, Richard Eccleston of Holbrook, N.Y.; grandchildren: Tracy-Lynn Drew and husband J.R.,Kathryn Eccleston, Kelly Eccleston, Adam Eccleston, Jaclyn Dawson, Samantha Dawson, Kerri Eccleston, Alec Eccleston, Aaron Eccleston, Paige Eccleston, Kristopher Bogach, and Brooke Bogach; great-grandchildren: Jordan Drew, Justin Drew, Lilyan Gonzalez, Sean Furler and Julien Natiello; sisters, Carole Jackowski and husband, Peter of Supply, N.C. and Cheryl Brennan and husband, James of Farmingville, N.Y.; brother, William C. Hons of Virginia Beach, Va. and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Wednesday, March 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 8 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Eileen Pereault officiating. Burial will be in Montoza Cemetery, Barryville, N.Y.

Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Indian School, Chamberlain, SD 57326 or Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, PO Box 227, Quantico, VA 22134-0227/

Arrangements made by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions, or to send a condolence to the family, visit www.knight-auchmoody.com

Diane Williams, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away, Friday, March 2, 2007 at her home in Sparrowbush. She was 59.

Diane was born July 18, 1947 in Franklin, N.J.

Diane was employed at Bon Secours Hospital as an Enviornmental worker. She not only cared about the rooms of the patients, but genuinely cared about the patients in those rooms.

Diane is survived by her son, Thomas Guerriere and his wife, Vanica of Reno, Nev.; her grandson, Tyler Guerriere and his mother, Tammy Filardi of LaGrangeville. She leaves behind four sisters: Carol Struble and her husband, Lyn of Middletown, their son, Scott and his wife, Melissa, their children, Aislyn Struble and Alexis Kirchner of Slate Hill, Wanda Schumaci and her husband, Michael, their children, Blair and Michael of Greenville, Terry Brunell of Wantaque, N.J.; four brothers: John Shauger of Branchville, N.J., David Brunell and his wife, Diane, their children: Ruben, Vicki, Jeffrey, and David of Huguenot, Joseph Brunell and son, David of Middletown and Newton, N.J., Daniel Brunell and fiance, Kelly Shannon, their daughter, Sarah Ann of Sparrowbush; a surviving uncle, Wesley Shauger and his wife, Mamie of Franklin, N.J.; along with several cousins who reside in New Jersey.

She was predeceased by her mother, Ida Mary Shauger of Sparrowbush and her niece, Melissa Lyn Struble of Slate Hill.

A private service for the family will be held at a later date in the Ridgebury Cemetery, Ridgebury.

Diane leaves behind her cat, Rainbow, as well as her love for all dogs and cats, she would have given a home to every stray if she could have. For that reason her family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to the The Port Jervis-Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771.

Funeral arrangements are being made at the direction of Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home Inc., 154 East Main St., Port Jervis. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit: knight-auchmoody.com

Majda M. Maricic, 70, of Port Jervis, a homemaker and longtime resident of the area, died Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis.

The daughter of Joseph and Karlina Kodela, she was born in Slavania on March 15, 1936.

Survivors include her husband at home, Mato Maricic; two sons, Zvonimir Ivan Maricic at home and Tomislav Maricic of Fairview, Fla.; four grandchildren, several brothers and sisters in Slavania and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Tuesday, March 6 from 2-4 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 7 at 9:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church with Father Raj officiating. The vigil wake service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, N.Y.

Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions, or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.knight-auchmoody.com