Our Obituaries

Lindsey Marie Antoinette Billman, age 15, of Port Jervis, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2008 in Port Jervis.She was born March 28, 1992 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of Peter and Denise Conklin Billman. Lindsey was a sophomore at Port Jervis High School and a former student at Trinity Catholic School. She was actively involved in many school activities; secretary of her sophomore class, member of the Varsity Volleyball Team, JV Softball, French Club, Interact, Drama Club, Peer Leader, SADD, The Women's School Choir, Whoosh Traveling Volleyball. Lindsey was a High Honor Student and member of the National Honor Society. She was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church and CCD of St. Mary's. Lindsey was a Pop Warner Cheerleader for the Port Jervis Little League and she volunteered her time to the Port Jervis Community and Bon Secours Community Hospital. She is survived by her parents at home; her maternal grandparents, William and Patricia Conklin of Port Jervis; her aunt and Godmother, Barbara Billman of Huston, PA; great-aunt, Elizabeth Gurski of Nazareth, PA; her uncle and Godfather, William Conklin Jr. of Port Jervis; aunts, Peggy and Lynann Conklin; cousins, Patrice and Arianna Munoz and Heather Conklin; and her extended family, Tracy and Michelle Margarum and children, Sue McDonald and her family. She had many friends "The Best and The Bad." She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Robert and Mary "Toni" Stellato Billman. A quote from her mother, "She was not only my daughter, but also my Best Friend."Friends may visit Tuesday, January 29 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. The vigil wake service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 30, celebrating her life with a Mass of Christian Burial at 3 p.m. at St. Mary's RC Church, Port Jervis, NY. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lindsey Billman Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Denise Billman, 141 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com. 845-856-3312