Our Obituaries

Joanne Clouse, 64, of Highland Lake, N.Y., a Secretary for the Clarkstown Central School District, New City, N.Y. and longtime resident of the area, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at Nyack Hospital in Nyack, N.Y.The daughter of the late Clifford Wachter and Lillian Meyer Wachter, who survives, she was born May 31, 1943 in Brooklyn, N.Y.She was a member of St. Anthony's R.C. Church in Yulan, N.Y.A family statement reads: "Joanne was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She gave unselfishly of herself to all. She was loved by all and was so very special. She touched so many lives and will truly be missed. She made the world a better place and made it different. May her smile and passion live within her family and friends."Survivors include her husband, Herman G. Clouse, at home; two sons, Erik Clouse and his wife, Beth of New City, N.Y. and Jason Clouse and his wife, Rachel of Denver, Colo.; her mother, Lillian Meyer Wachter of Barryville, N.Y.; her sister, Carole Rudolph and husband, Joseph of Barryville, N.Y.; her grandson, Donovan Clouse; her mother-in-law, Agnes Clouse of Highland Lake, N.Y.; three nieces: Laura Stuba and husband, John of Connecticut, Regina Lynett and husband, James of New York and Lenora Rudolph and her fiance.Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2007 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony's R.C. Church, Yulan, N.Y. with the Rev. Anthony Moore officiating.A Prayer Service will be held at the funeral home the evening of Friday, July 13.Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Eldred, N.Y.Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc.

Robert J. Horan, 73, of Port Jervis, N.Y., retired from the Housekeeping Dept., Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, a retired Custodian for the Port Jervis School System and a lifelong resident of the area, died Friday, June 22, 2007 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis.The son of the late Vincent and Mae O'Malley Horan, he was born May 1, 1934 in Port Jervis, N.Y.He was member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis and member and past Faithful Navigator 4th degree Knight and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #471, Port Jervis.Survivors include one brother, Rex Horan and his wife, Marlene of Port Jervis; two sisters-in-law, Jean Horan of Kingston, N.Y. and Diane Horan of Mason, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Vincent and William Horan.Friends may call Monday, June 25, 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 Tuesday, June 26 at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis with Father RAJ officiating. Knights of Columbus will conduct services at 8 p.m. at the funeral home with Father RAJ officiating.Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis.Contributions may be made to Bon Secours Community Hospital, 160 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771.Arangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com

Albert J. Kreckel, 83, of Port Jervis, a retired Maintenance Mechanic for A & P Food Stores, Brooklyn, N.Y. and longtime resident of the area, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis.He was born August 25, 1923 in New York City, N.Y.He was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church in Port Jervis; Veteran of World War II, U.S. Army Air Corps; member of the American Legion, and member of Roosa-Fleming V.F.W. Post #161, Port Jervis.Survivors include his wife, Pauline Maikowski Kreckel, at home; one daughter, Linda Masson and her husband, Robert of Sussex, N.J.; one son, Robert Kreckel of Sparrowbush; one brother, Milton Kreckel of Queens, N.Y.; two granddaughters, Laura and Alison; three grandsons: Michael, Robert and Alexander; one stepsister, Joan of Brooklyn, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews.Friends may call today, Friday, June 22, from 2-4 and 7-8 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis.Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 23, at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis. The Rev. Dennis M. Dinan will officiate. The vigil wake service will be held Friday evening at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in the Orange County Veterans Cemetery, Goshen, N.Y.Contributions may be made to St. Mary's R.C. Church, 46 Ball St., Port Jervis, NY 12771.For information, directions or to leave a condolence note to the family, please visit Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Alexander D. Osowick, a lifelong resident of the area, died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Morristown General Hospital in Morristown, N.J. He was 67.The son of the late Alexander and Catherine Dudko Osowick, he was born August 14, 1939 in Port Jervis, N.Y.Mr. Osowick was a retired Physical Education Teacher in the Port Jervis School System. He was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church in Port Jervis; member of the Fontinellas Fly Fishing Club; longtime member of the Duso Basketball League, scoring 62 points in a single game, setting records. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War.Survivors include one daughter, Nicole Osowick of Brooklyn, N.Y.; his longtime companion, Eileen Corcoran, at home; one brother, Thomas Osowick and his wife, Kathleen of Port Jervis; one sister, Mary Ritzel and her husband, John of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and his extended family: Kelley and Kevin Kean of Port Jervis, Shane, Ashley and Adam Kean, and several nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his brother, Julius Osowick.Friends may call at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, on Tuesday, June 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where a vigil wake service will take place.Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, June 20 at 10:15 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church in Port Jervis at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dennis Dinan will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis, N.Y.Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.For information, directions or to leave a condolence note to the family, please visit Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Mae Andriac, 89, of Port Jervis, a lifelong resident of the area and a homemaker, died Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis.Daughter of the late Joseph J. Andriac, she was born May 26, 1918 in Port Jervis, N.Y.Survivors include three daughters, Marie Andriac Horn and her husband, Percy, Ann Andriac Mason, Josephine Andriac Kearns and her husband, Randall; one son, Jim Andriac; her daughter-in-law, Gayle; grandchildren: Jimmy, Joey and Jon Andriac, Colleen and Ryan Kearns, and Matthew and Kyle Mason; and one great granddaughter, Emma Andriac.Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Interment will be private.Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. For more information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.knight-auchmoody.com

James A. Williams, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. He was 79.The son of the late James A. Williams and Helen Benjamin Williams, he was born March 7, 1928 in Middletown.He was the husband of Frances B. Tinsman.Mr. Williams was retired from Ford Motor Co., Mawah, N.J. He was also a Veteran of World War II in the U.S. Army; he was a member of Hope Evangelical Church, Matamoras, Pa., a member of Matamoras Fire Dept, a member of The Milford Lodge of Masons #344, Milford, Pa., and a member of the Port Jervis Vol. Ambulance Corps.Survivors include his wife at home, Frances Tinsman Williams; one son, James A. Williams and his wife, Michelle of Milford, Pa.; one daughter, Nancy Drussell and her husband, William of Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Jayne Locas of Paradise, Calif.; four grandchildren, Catherine M. Drussell, Jacob C. Williams; Daniel Redmond and Chelsea Redmond; as well as several nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his brother, Herbert; and two sisters, Mary and Evelyn.Memorial Services will be held on Friday, June 15, 2007 at 2 p.m. in The Hope Evangelical Church, Matamoras, Pa. Robert Grieve will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pa.Contributions may be made to The Hope Evangelical Church, 300 First St., Matamoras, PA 18336.Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main St., Port Jervis. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit: knight-auchmoody.com.

John E. Edwards, 86, a lifelong resident of the area and retired from the Town of Lumberland Highway, Dept., died Sunday, June 10, 2007 at Achieve Nursing Facility, Liberty, N.Y.Son of the late Lewis and Lenore VanTuyl Edwards, he was born in Glen Spey, N.Y. on March 19, 1921.Survivors include one brother, Richard Edwards and his wife, Pauline of Arlington Heights, Ill.; one sister, Ruth Tyrell of Pittsburg, Pa.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.There will be private graveside services held at VanTuyl Cemetery, Hillside, N.Y. Burial will be in VanTuyl Cemetery, Hillside, N.Y.Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.knight-auchmoody.com

Sandra L. Roda, 60, a lifelong resident of the area and a former Licensed Practical Nurse for Camp Laguardia, Chester, died Friday, June 1, 2007 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis.Daughter of the late John McCahon and Mary F. Titus McCahon, she was born in Middletown, N.Y. on January 2, 1947.She was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Middletown and member of The Ladies Auxiliary, Sparrowbush Fire Dept.Survivors include her husband, Dick "Bones" Roda at home; three daughters, Tammy Sondermyer and husband, Kenneth of Monticello, N.Y., Annette Weygant and husband, Kevin of Port Jervis, N.Y., and Carole Adams of Knoxville, Tenn.; two sons, Ronald Adams of Fallsburg, N.Y. and David Adams and wife, Darlene of Monticello; three step-daughters, Susan Roda, Debra and Peggy Jo Roda, all of Middletown, N.Y.; step-sons, Richard Roda and wife, Jody of West Haven, Conn. and David Roda and wife, Jodi of Middletown, N.Y.; two brothers, Paul McCahon of Hyattsville, Md. and Michael McCahon of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Joan Applegate of Sparrowbush, N.Y.; brother-in-law, Warren Roda and wife, Doris of Otisville, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, Annabella Rose Wagner; and several nieces and nephews.Memorial services will be held Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 1 p.m. in The Cornerstone Baptist Church, 65 Schutt Rd., Middletown, NY 10940 with the Rev. Michael Switzer officiating. 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.

Constance V. Gill, a lifelong resident of the area, died Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Milford Senior Care in Milford, Pa. She was 87.The daughter of the late Arthur and Edith Westlake Evans, she was born in Balmville, N.Y. on February 20, 1920.Constance was a retired Seamstress for Barbara Quiltin in Port Jervis, N.Y. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, V.F.W. Post #5365 in Lackawaxen, Pa., and member of the Neversink Valley Grange #1530.Survivors include her husband, Roy W. Gill at home; two daughters, Constance E. Carlsen and her husband, Charles of Huguenot, and Jane Moore of Dingmans Ferry, Pa.; five sons: Richard Knarich and wife, Peggy of Lake Katrine, Robert Knarich of Pennsylvania, J. Arthur Moore and partner, Chet Freeman of Rome, Ga., Paul Moore and wife, Dee of Tunkhannock, Pa., and Martin Moore and wife, Joan of Huguenot; two stepsons, Roy W. Gill of Great Falls, Mont., and Victor Gill of Gulfport, Miss.; 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by two sisters, Madeline Moos and Edith Evans.Friends may call at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. on Monday, June 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Hoag officiating.Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh, N.Y.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, please visit Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Robert L. Teachman, a 58 year resident of the area, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at his home. He was 84 years old.The son of the late Andrew and Kathryn Stratton Teachman, he was born October 20, 1922 in Buffalo, N.Y.He was the husband of Madeline Caliciotti Teachman.Mr. Teachman was a retired postal clerk and carrier for the Matamoras U.S. Postal Service. He was a member and Elder of the Deerpark Reformed Church, Port Jervis. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in the Asiatic and Pacific during World War II, and 18 years as a Tech Sgt., Master Mechanic, Flight Engineer and Flight Line Director. He received the Good Conduct Medal, The American Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.He was a member of Roosa-Fleming V.F.W. Post #161, Port Jervis; The American Paralyzed Veterans Assoc.; and the D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans); he was a 45 year member of the Westfall Fire Dept., Past President and Financial Secretary for 25 years. He was a life member of Marsch-Kellogg American Legion Post, Milford, Pa.; member of the Pennsylvania State Fire Police for 35 years; member of the Port Jervis and Minisink Bowling Leagues, he was also an avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman.He is survived by his wife, Madeline Caliciotti Teachman, at home; one daughter, DawnLynn Brue of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; one sister, Shirley Georgi of Matamoras, Pa.; his step-brother, Charles Teachman of Silver Creek, N.Y.; step-sister, Marcia Smith of Nebraska; as well as several nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his sisters, Barbara Mosher, and Dorthea Theodore.Friends may call on Friday, June 1, 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, June 2, 2007 at 12 p.m. in the Deerpark Reformed Church, Port Jervis. Rev. Ann Rost will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pa. with Military Honors.Contributions may be made to Hospice St. John, 1007 Oak St., Pittston, PA 18600.Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit: knight-auchmoody.com.

Rolland J. St. Thomas, 76, an 18-year resident of Sparrowbush, N.Y. and a retired Master Sgt. for the U.S. Military, Ft. Lee, Virginia, died Monday, May 28, 2007 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, N.Y.Son of the late George and Rose Slyman St. Thomas, he was born on December 17, 1930 in Massena, N.Y.He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Port Jervis, N.Y.; Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War and Vietnam; member of the American Legion; and member of the Roosa-Fleming V.F.W. Post #161, Port Jervis, N.Y.SurviRolland J. St. Thomas, 76, an 18-year resident of Sparrowbush, N.Y. and a retired Master Sgt. for the U.S. Military, Ft. Lee, Virginia, died Monday, May 28, 2007 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, N.Y.Son of the late George and Rose Slyman St. Thomas, he was born on December 17, 1930 in Massena, N.Y.He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Port Jervis, N.Y.; Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War and Vietnam; member of the American Legion; and member of the Roosa-Fleming V.F.W. Post #161, Port Jervis, N.Y.Survivors include his wife at home, Betty Wendtlandt St. Thomas; daughter, Julie Ann St. Thomas and her husband, Gene Terpening of Littleton, Colo.; three brothers, Richard St. Thomas, Wayne Brown and Earl Brown, all of Watertown, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Griffin, Gillian and Nolan; and several nieces and nephews.Friends may call Thursday, May 31 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home.Funeral services will be held Friday, June 1, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Port Jervis, N.Y. with the Rev. James Brosius officiating.Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, N.Y. with military honors.Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, please visit www.knight-auchmoody.comvors include his wife at home, Betty Wendtlandt St. Thomas; daughter, Julie Ann St. Thomas and her husband, Gene Terpening of Littleton, Colo.; three brothers, Richard St. Thomas, Wayne Brown and Earl Brown, all of Watertown, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Griffin, Gillian and Nolan; and several nieces and nephews.Friends may call Thursday, May 31 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home.Funeral services will be held Friday, June 1, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Port Jervis, N.Y. with the Rev. James Brosius officiating.Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, N.Y. with military honors.Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, please visit www.knight-auchmoody.com

Capt. Daniel V. Foley of San Antonio, Texas and formerly of New York City, N.Y., a retired Captain for the U.S. Navy, died March 8, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas.Son of the late Owen Foley and Elizabeth Barrett Foley, he was born in New York, N.Y. He was the widower of Helen L. Corwin Foley.Capt. Foley was a life member and former president for the New York Council and Empire Region Navy League of The U.S.; retired Captain of the New York Naval Militia; life member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the City of New York; member of the Navy Reserve Association; member of the Naval Order of the U.S., the oldest Military Association of the U.S. Veteran of WWII, U.S. Navy.Survivors include one daughter, Mary Beth Geraci of San Antonio, Texas; three grandchildren, Danielle, Caitlyn and Meghan Geraci; his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Benson and her husband, John of Matamoras, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.Friends may call Tuesday, June 5, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 5 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 will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pa., with military honors.Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note, please visit Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Joyce E. Buckingham, 64, a lifelong resident of Matamoras, Pa. and a retired Nurse's Aide at Letchworth Village, Thiells, N.Y., died Friday, May 25, 2007 at her home.Daughter of the late Russell and Naomi Clark Corwin, she was born in Matamoras, Pa. on October 27, 1942. She was the widow of the late Raymond "Bucky" Buckingham.She was a member of the Hope Evangelical Church, Matamoras, Pa.Survivors include son, Michael Buckingham at home; daughter, Holly Buckingham at home; one brother, Gary Corwin of Charlotte, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the Hope Evangelical Church, Matamoras, Pa. with the Rev. Robert Foster officiating.Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pa.Contributions may be made in Joyce's memory to the Buckingham Family c/o Betty Fountain, 164 Cree Road, Shohola, PA 18458.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 www.knight-auchmoody.comJoyce E. Buckingham, 64, a lifelong resident of Matamoras, Pa. and a retired Nurse's Aide at Letchworth Village, Thiells, N.Y., died Friday, May 25, 2007 at her home.Daughter of the late Russell and Naomi Clark Corwin, she was born in Matamoras, Pa. on October 27, 1942. She was the widow of the late Raymond "Bucky" Buckingham.She was a member of the Hope Evangelical Church, Matamoras, Pa.Survivors include son, Michael Buckingham at home; daughter, Holly Buckingham at home; one brother, Gary Corwin of Charlotte, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the Hope Evangelical Church, Matamoras, Pa. with the Rev. Robert Foster officiating.Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pa.Contributions may be made in Joyce's memory to the Buckingham Family c/o Betty Fountain, 164 Cree Road, Shohola, PA 18458.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 www.knight-auchmoody.com