Our Obituaries

Judith Ann Marsh, age 50, late of Port Jervis, NY passed away Sunday February 24, at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY . She was born may 28, 1957 at Newark, New jersey, the daughter of the late Jane Thiele Gebicker. Judith is a member of the River Valley Chapter #33, OES., Port Jervis. She is survived by her sister, Diane Becker and her husband Walter of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, her brother George Gebicker of Burlington, Vermont. Her long time companion Bruce Selneck of Port Jervis, NY. Her niece Shannon Fyfe and her husband Jason , great nephew, Aidan and great niece Julia. Judith is also survived by her 2 special cats "Bobbie" and "Oden"

Friends may call Friday February 29 from 10 to 11 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY Funeral Services will be held Friday February 29 at 11am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St. Port Jervis, NY. Captain Alan Krueger and Captain Amanda Krueger of the Port Jervis Salvation Army Corp will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in Judith's name to the Port Jervis-Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.

Patricia F. Crawford, age 71, of Sparrowbush, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. Pat was born on December 9, 1936 in Sparrowbush, NY, the daughter of the late Robert K. Felter Sr. and Anna Mortimer Felter. She married David L. Crawford Sr., who predeceased her. Patricia was a member of the Sparrowbush United Methodist Church.She is survived by her 2 sons: David L. Crawford Jr. and his wife Joy of Kenmore, NY, Lynn Crawford and his wife Leslie of Port Jervis, NY; 2 daughters: Joanne Juliano and her companion Gary Dew of Lake Peekskill, NY and Janice Nealis of Matamoras, PA; 2 brothers: Robert K. Felter of Lancaster, PA and James D. Felter of Basking Ridge, NJ; 6 grandchildren: Heather, William, Cassidy, Sarah, Natalie and Brian; her daughter-in-law Sophie Crawford-Rosso; her son-in-law William Nealis; and several nieces and nephews.Memorial services will be held Wednesday, February 27 at 11 a.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. The Rev. Robert Mayer will officiate. Interment will be private.Memorial contributions may be made to Sid's Barn. Make checks payable to Port Jervis-Deerpark Humane Society, write "Sids Barn" on memo line. Mail contribution to Sid's Barn, c/o The Gazette, 158 Pike 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

Jennie C. Rabsey, 94, late of Bronxville, died Feb. 17, 2008, at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis.
She was born in the Bronx Aug. 29, 1913, the daughter of William and Ida Caroe Bertkau.
She was married to William A. Rabsey, who predeceased her.
Jennie was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Bronxville.
A family statement read: "She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed her gardening but above all she loved being with her grandchildren and family."
Survivors include her three sons, William Rabsey and his wife, Allison, of the Town of Greenville, Robert Rabsey and his wife, Anna Marie, of Bronxville, and Kenneth Rabsey and his wife, Dorothy, of Stamford, Conn.; five grandchildren, Shannon, Alex, Caroline, William and Johanna; and one great-grandson, Hunter; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, Bronxville, and interment will take place at Christ Episcopal Church Mausoleum.
Arrangements were by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. For information or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Donald J. Jacobs, 50, of Matamoras, passed away Feb. 4, at Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton campus, Middletown, N.Y.
A diesel mechanic for B.R.I.M. Recycling, Cuddebackville, N.Y., he was born May 9, 1957, in Southampton, N.Y., the son of Joseph Jacobs and Caroline Baranowski Jacobs. He was married to Miriam Johnston, who survives.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Sara Jacobs, and his son, Matthew Jacobs, both at home; his mother, Caroline Boutcher of Southampton; a brother, Wayne Jacobs of Sag Harbor, N.Y.; two nephews and one niece.
Services and interment were private.
Arrangements were by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. For information or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.Knight-Auchmoody.com.

Giovano "John" Milone, 81, of Greenwood Lake, NY, passed away Sunday February 17, 2008 at The Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus, Middletown, NY. He was born September 18, 1926 at Jersey City, NJ, the son of the late Giovano and Cecelia Angelo Milone. John was a self-employed carpenter, and a veteran of WW II, serving with the U.S. Army. He married the late Carmen Marchand Milone. John is survived by his two daughters, Janice Fredricks and her husband Robert of Matamoras PA and Laura Melone of Greenwood Lake, NY; 3 grandchildren, Paul, Dorian and Alexandra; 4 great-grandchildren, Cierra, Cooper, Jakob and Nina; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two daughters, Susan and Linda.Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Cremation will take place at HG Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of donor's choice. 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

Salina L. Culver, 34, of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. Salina was born September 4, 1973 in La Mesa, CA, the daughter of the late Wayne Culver and and Tammy Emery Wykoff, who survives. She was a teacher for developmentally challenged people. She also was a devoted and excellent volunteer at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. A family statement reads, "Everyone she touched knew she was caring and lovable. She would never turn anyone down."She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Tammy and Robert Wykoff of Milford, PA; her sister, Carissa Wykoff and her brother Robert Wykoff III both of Milford, PA; her maternal grandfather, Bruce Emery of Sebastian, FL; her paternal grandfather, Lester Culver; her paternal step-grandmother, Bertha Chiovarou of Matamoras, PA; and her niece, Kenzi Neighbors.Friends may call Tuesday, February 19 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 Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Milford, PA. The Rev. Ben Willis will officiate. Interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, PA. 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

Ruth E. Dednah, 85, of Port Jervis, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.She was born June 16, 1922 in Wellington, KS, the daughter of the late John James McKinley and Goldie Valentine McKinley. She was married to the late Howard Dednah. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Erma spencer and her husband, Richard of Port Jervis; her son, James Goodmen of Newburgh; her sister, Martha Reyes of Miami, OK; her brother, Billy Jim McKinley of Kansas; seven grandchildren: Diane DeGroat and her husband, Kenneth, Harry Babcock II and his wife, Carol, Anthony Christensen and his companion, Oscar Turkamn, Margaret Cordona, Richard Spencer Jr. and his companion, Lu Ann Gagnon, David Spencer Jr. and Kelly Geertz; seven great-grandchildren: Kristen Felker and her husband, Brian, Harry Babcock III, Daniel VanKleeck, David Spencer Jr., Cole Spencer, Krystal Rivera and Kira Cardona; five great-great-grandchildren: Dea-Ann and Brooke-Lyn VanKleeck and Dominic Ramirez. She was predeceased by her daughter, Goldie Christensen; her sisters: Marie, Vesta and Naida June; her four brothers: Edgar, Eulos, Burleigh and Everett, and her great-great-grandson, Zacary VanKleeck.Friends may attend a Memorial Gathering on Saturday, February 16, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the home of Ruth's daughter, Erma Spencer, 170 Front St., Port Jervis, NY. Interment will be private.Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, please visit knight-auchmoody.com or call 845-856-3312.

Mary Ann Potter, a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. She was 59.The daughter of the late Lawrence J. McKeon and Patricia M. Hicks McKeon, she was born July 14, 1948 in Port Jervis.She was a member of St. Mary's RC Church, Port Jervis and former assistant den mother for the Port Jervis Cub Scouts.Survivors include her husband at home, Russell R. Potter; her mother, Patricia M. Hicks McKeon of Port Jervis; her daughter, Michelle A. Potter of Westbrookville, NY; two sons, Russell R. Potter Jr. of Pond Eddy, NY and James M. Potter of Port Jervis; one granddaughter, Hailey Codichini; six grandsons, including one in the US Navy, YWSA Matthew Potter; five brothers, John McKeon of Port Jervis, William McKeon of E. Stroudsburg, PA, Robert McKeon of Sumter, SC, Thomas McKeon of Matamoras, PA, Kevin McKeon of Port Jervis; two sisters, Theresa Talmage of Charleston, SC and Kathleen McKeon of Port Jervis; and several nieces and nephews.Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. Prayers will be offered Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's RC Church, Port Jervis. The Rev. George Hafemann will officiate. The vigil wake service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis.Contributions may be made to Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 3659 Broadway, New York, NY 10032. Attn: Pulmonary-Hypertension Center, c/o Dr. Erika Berman Rosenzwieg.Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com 845-856-3312

Royal "Roy" Strong, age 83, late of Sparrowbush, NY, passed away Friday, February 1, 2008 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY.He was born at Ramsey, NJ on September 26, 1924, the son of the late Royal and Florence Strong. He was a retired maintenance worker for C& D Battery, Inc. Huguenot, NY and a Veteran of the US Merchant Marines, World War II. He was married to the late Vera Edwards Strong. Roy is survived by two daughters, Florence M. Word and her husband Walter of Port Jervis, Barbara Hendershot and her husband David of Port Jervis, NY; his son, Scott Strong of Port Jervis, NY; his sister, Gloria of the state of Florida; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; and one niece. He was predeceased by his daughter, Theresa Strong. Friends may call Monday, February 4 from 1-2 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Robert Mayer will officiate. Interment will be private. 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

Diane I. Runyon, a loving wife and sister, age 67, of Spring Hill, FL and former life-time resident of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at her home. Diane was born in Port Jervis, NY on July 1, 1940, the daughter of the late Howard Geer and Lorraine Mineau Geer. She was a retired seamstress for Andmore Sportswear Inc. Port Jervis, NY, and was formerly a waitress for the Park Lane Restaurant, Port Jervis. She was married first to the late Lewis Cole and second to Howard E. Runyon Jr., who survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Judith Wood and her husband Frank of Monticello, NY; JoAnne Geer Rivera and her husband Edwin of Westbrookville, NY; three brothers, Kenneth Geer of Port Jervis, NY, Robert Geer of Colorado Springs, CO, James Geer and his wife Karen of Balmville, NY; several nieces and nephews; and her stepchildren.Graveside services will be held Tuesday, February 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. The Rev. Neal Wintermutte will officiate. Interment will be at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush.Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com 845-856-3312

Winifred K. Sparling, age 86, a life long resident of Glen Spey, NY, died Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at home.She is the daughter of the late Ward and Ann Kimble, born March 10, 1921, in Unionville, NY. She was married to the late George Sparling.She is survived by her son, David W. Sparling and wife, Sharon of Glen Spey, NY; four grandchildren; Robert and Rebecca Sparling, Scott and Bryon Sparling; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Audrey, Blake, and Taylor; her sister, Julie Wollmacher of Ft. Myers, FL; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family. The Interment will also be private.Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. For information, directions or to send a condolence not to the family, www.knight-auchmoodyfuneralhome.com