Our Obituaries: November 2009

Frances M. Ebers, age 91 of Eldred, NY passed away Monday November 23, 2009 at Thompson House, Rhinebeck, NY. She was born on June 25, 1918 at Calicoon, NY, the daughter of the late Herbert and Elizabeth Homer Persbacker. Fran married Karl D. Ebers, who pre-deceased her on June 21, 2000. Fran graduated from Syracuse University, attaining her BA in Education. She was a school teacher at the Calicoon High School, in Calicoon, NY. Frances is a member of the Eldred Congregational Church and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Church. She was a member and Past Matron of the River Valley Chapter , O.E.S. #33, Port Jervis. She was Grand Chaplain in 1972 for the O.E.S., State of New York.

Frances is survived by her daughter, Barbara C. Michael of Rhinebeck, NY, her son, Herbert C. Ebers and his wife Judy of Florida, NY, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grand daughter.

Friends may call Wednesday November 25th from 1-5pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Eastern Star services will be held at 4pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Friday November 27th, 2009 at 11am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E.Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Richard Hotzler will officiate. Interment will take place at Montoza Cemetery, Eldred, NY . Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. Hudson Valley/Rockland/Westchester,NY Chapter, 2 Jefferson Plaza Ste. 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4060. 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

posted by DMA # 9:20 PM

Thursday, November 19, 2009

JOSEPH J. TROVEI, SPARROWBUSH, NEW YORK

Joseph J. Trovei age 95 of Sparrowbush, NY passed away Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at St. Joseph's Place, Port Jervis, NY. He was born on September 25, 1914, in Anagni, Italy, the son of the late Arthur and Maria Marceletti Trovei. Joe was retired former co-owner of Arthur Trovei & Sons, Inc., Port Jervis, NY. He married Eva "Sue" Hockey Trovei on May 30, 1936, celebrating 73 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife Eva Sue Trovei at home, his 3 daughters, Joyce Curtis and her husband Robert of Matamoras, Pa.; Marie Cherry and her husband James of Matamoras, Pa. and Susan Krause and her companion Bruce Mungoven of Matamoras, Pa.; 3 grandchildren, Robert Curtis, Jr., James Cherry, IV, and Kenneth Krause, Jr., 3 great-grandchildren Samuel P. Curtis, Daniel Joseph Curtis and Isabella Marie Cherry, and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Lum Trovei, and his 2 sisters, Clara Colaiaco and Anna Kelly.

Joe came from Anagni, Italy in 1921, through Ellis Island. His name before well intentioned people changed it was Guiseppe Vincenzo Miguel Trovei. In 1996 his name was placed on the Immigrant Wall of Honor at Ellis Island. Joe moved to Port Jervis in the 1920's and grew up on King St., in the Acre. Joe started studying music theory and orchestration at the age of 7, with a professor in Middletown. After several months of daily study, he was allowed and able to pick and play any instrument. He practiced the trumpet eight hours a day, he excelled and eventually mastered the trombone, banjo and later on, the organ. He joined the American Federation Musicians Union, at age 9 and most likely is one of the oldest living members today. Music was his life growing up in the 1920's and 30's , playing in local orchestras, and through the 40's and 50's during the big band era, he had the pleasure of meeting and sharing the stage with some of the greats of the time such as Lena Horne, Mickey Rooney and the Dorseys. His band flourished during the 1930's and into the early 40's, and Joe and his wife Eva and their daughter would travel all over the Eastern U.S., and on the way back from a gig in Savannah, Ga. on Dec. 7, 1941 he heard on the radio of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He remembered how one by one of his band members would be drafted. Joe wrote arrangements for a 22 piece big band that performed regularly a the Town Casino, a well known Buffalo Night Club. They also would play for the troops when they were home on leave. After the war, Joe continued his work with the family business and with his music and became locally famous for his dance band which included guys like Joe Viglione, Gus Salva, Doug Bachelder and Ali Corrado as well as many others. His love for his wife and family was first, followed by his love of music and entertaining. He was also an avid golfer , often seen at the Port Jervis Country Club.

Friends may call Thursday November 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held November 20, 2009 at 11am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY, with Rev. George Hafemann officiating. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Place, 160 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY, in Joseph J. Trovei's memory. 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

posted by DMA # 7:35 PM

GAIL PALIOTTA, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Gail Paliotta age 58, a loving Mother, Daughter, Sister, Grandmother and friend to all passed away Saturday November 14, 2009 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. She was born on June 30, 1951 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Lester T. Davenport and Connie Presto Davenport, who survives. Gail was a retired Certified Nurses Aide. In addition to her mother Connie Davenport of Port Jervis, NY, she is also survived by her son, Ryan C. Kean and his friend Lachlan Gross of Port Jervis, NY, her daughter, Melissa A. Paliotta and her fiance Christopher Ogno of Manorville, Long Island; Her "Seester" Lynn Holocher and her husband Gary of Port Jervis, , 5 grandchildren:Erin Burkert,Emily, Riley, Sarah and Grady Kean. Several nephews and all the members of her extended family, who she loved dearly. She was pre-deceased by her first husband, Cyrus Kean and her second husband Joseph A. Paliotta. A family statement read, " Gail was a beautiful and loving woman. She will be missed dearly, but never forgotten.

Friends may call Wednesday November 18, from 10 to 11am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Wednesdday Nov. 18th at 11am at the Funeral Home. Interment will be private. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. for informatin,directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com

posted by DMA # 7:34 PM

JAMES "JIM" WESLEY KENT, LEBANON, MISSOURI, FORMERLY OF PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

James "Jim" Wesley Kent age 66, of Lebanon Missouri and formerly of Port Jervis, NY passed away November 6, 2009 at the Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach, Missouri. He was born on October 19, 1943 at Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Edward and Annabelle Kent. He married Dorothy Faye Nichols Kent on Feb. 11, 1973. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Dixon, Missouri, the American Legion Post in Florida and the North American Hunting Assoc. He love to fish, hunt and woodworking. He worked for Inva Care and later for Briggs and Stratton in Rolla. He proudly served our country with the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1987. He was honorably discharged at Fort Leonard Missouri attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class. During his military career, Mr. Kent served as a mechanic, instructor and maintenance supervisor, serving in Germany as well as Viet Nam. He was awarded to wear the National Defense Service Medal; Viet Nam Campaign Medal; Non Commissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon; 6 Army Good Conduct Medals; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Ribbon; Mechanic Badge and the Sharpshooter Qualification Badge M16. A man of excellent character, his "Honorable Discharge" is a testimonial of honest and faithful service to his country.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Kent of Lebanon, Missouri, Son, Charles Glasscock of Dixon; 2 daughters,Patty Bilitzke of Hayesville, NC.; and Linda Matherly and her husband Brad of Marshfield, Missouri, his brother Edward Charles Kent of Port Jervis, NY; 2 sisters, Betty Hewitt Garnville, NY and Margaret Leonard of Port Jervis, NY, 10 grandchildren and 16 great -grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his daughter, Karen Fritchey and his brother Bill C. Kent. Interment took place at Seaton Cemetery, Dixon, Missouri. Local arrangements are by the Knight-Auchymoody 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

posted by DMA # 7:28 PM

Sunday, November 15, 2009

JUSTIN A. STORMS, GLEN SPEY, NEW YORK

Justin A. Storms age 16, of Glen Spey, NY passed away Wednesday November 11, 2009 at his home. He was born on May 31, 1993 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of Raymond and Susan Hocker Storms. Justin was a tenth grade student at Eldred Central School, Eldred, NY, and a member of the Pond Eddy United Methodist Church, Pond Eddy, NY. He is survived by his parents at home, his brother, Dylan Storms at home, his maternal grandmother Sheila Hocker of Glen Spey, NY, his paternal grandmother Carol Storms of Port Jervis, NY, Maternal great grandmother Kathy Sigler of Glen Spey, NY, paternal great grandparents, Percy and Minnie Storms of Sussex, New Jersey and paternal great grandmother Marie Cooper of Scranton, Pa. He is also survived by several cousins, aunts and uncles.

There will be no visitation. Funeral Services will be held Monday November 16, 2009 at 1pm at the Pond Eddy United Methodist Church, Pond Eddy, NY. Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst will officiate. Interment will take place at the Glen Spey Cemetery, Glen Spey, NY Arrangements are by the 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

posted by DMA # 6:41 PM

JOHN (JACK) KEVIN BURNS, MILFORD, PA.

John (Jack) Kevin Burns was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 3, 1944. He passed away in Milford, pa. on November 12, 2009.

Mr. Burns was a payroll manager, worked at Anheuser-Busch, Givaudon-Rohre, ProcureNet, AGFA, and North American Watch, where he was named Employee of the Year 1989.

Survived by his partner of 37 years, Ronny Whyte, his sister Patricia Burns, nieces and nephews Nancy Lindsay; Joseph, Charles, Patrick, Kevin and Michael McFeeley; Sharon Burns, Susan Beck, Kelly Denver and James Burns.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Nicholas RC Church, Jersey City on Sat. Nov.21 at11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the deceased has requested that you please do an act of random kindness. Donations may be sent to the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 89 Sparta Ave. Newton, NJ. 07860

Arrangements by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, New York.

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

posted by DMA # 6:36 PM

BRENDA L. WILDRICK, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Brenda L. Wildrick, 50, of Port Jervis, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY

She was the wife of Henry A. Wildrick.

Brenda was born in Newton, New Jersey on October 8, 1959, the daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy (Malone) Bensley.

Brenda is survived by
a daughter, Brenda Wildrick of Port Jervis, NY;
two sons Henry Wildrick of Port Jervis, NY; , George Wildrick of Port Jervis, NY; She is also survived by 3 Grandchildren- Codi Boraski, Destiny and Austin Wildrick

Brenda is also survived by two sisters, Laurie Snover, Linda Perry
four brothers, Harold Bensley, Rick Bensley, Don Bensley, Randy Bensley
Predeceased by Ruthy Wildrick, Alex Fisher, and Ian Wildrick

Friends may call Friday November 13, 2009 from 1:00-3:00PM at the Knight Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771

Funeral Services will follow at 3:00PM at the Funeral Home.

Interment will be private

Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main St. Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com

posted by DMA # 6:34 PM

ANN M. GALVIN, MATAMORAS, PA.

Ann M. Galvin age 67, of Matamoras, Pa. passed away Sunday November 8, 2009 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. She was born on July 15, 1942 at Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late William and Ann Willis Perry.. Ann was a retired secretary for the Pike County Children & Youth Administration, Milford, Pa. She attended St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, Pa. Ann married John H. Galvin, who survives at home. She is also survived by her 2 sons, Steven Galvin of Port Jervis, NY and John Galvin and his wife Lisa of Hagerstown, Maryland; her daughter, Mary Snyder and her husband Keith of Lacona, NY, her brother, William Perry of Port Jervis, 4 grandchildren, Rebecca and Samantha Snyder and John and Alexis Galvin, several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Thursday November 12 from 9am to 11am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral Services will follow at 11am at the Funeral Home with Rev. August Ricciardi officiating. Interment will be private. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main At., Port Jervis, NY. for information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com

posted by DMA # 6:33 PM

VICKIE C. GARRETSON, LORDS VALLEY, NEW YORK

VICKIE C. GARRETSON

Retired social worker

Lords Valley, Pa. — Vickie C. Garretson of Lords Valley died Nov. 8, 2009, at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, N.Y. She was 71.

She was born Nov. 6, 1938, in New Brunswick, N.J., the daughter of John and Madeline Quagliata Catalano.

Vickie was a certified social worker retired from Newark Beth Israel Hospital, Newark, N.J.

Vickie is survived by a son, Craig David Garretson, and his wife, Pam, of Randolph, N.J.; a daughter, Rebecca Catalano of Bloomfield, N.J.; two sisters, Barbara Arnone of Lords Valley and Patricia Catalano of North Brunswick; and one granddaughter, Madeline.

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posted by DMA # 6:32 PM

Saturday, November 07, 2009

JON L. KOPETSKY, MONTAGUE, NEW JERSEY

Jon L. Kopetsky age 65 of Montague, New Jersey passed away Tuesday November 3, 2009 at Newton Memorial Hospital, Newton, NJ. He was born on March 30, 1944 in Englewood, NJ, the son of the late Rudolph and Ethel Abahazi Kopetsky. Jon proudly served our country with the US Air Force during the Viet Nam War. He was a retired Electrician Draftsman for Scholes Electric Co., in Piscataway, NJ. He was also a member of the I.B.E.W. and local Union #164, the N.R.A and the Bergen County Cruisers Car Club.

Jon married Mary Rose Kopetsky, who survives at home. He is also survived by his son, Eric Kopetsky and his wife Wendy of Montague, NJ, his daughter Chrisitne Bocai and her husband Terry of Cliffside Park, NJ, 5 grandchildren, Kaylee, Lindsay, Matthew, Thomas, and Courtney, , his sister, Joan Kopetsky of Pennsylvania.

Friends may call Saturday November 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral Services will be held Sunday November 8th at 1:30pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY, with Rev. Angelo Forleo officiating. Interment will take place at Minisink Cemetery, Montague, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sparta Cancer Ctr., 89 Sparta Ave., Sparta, NJ 07871. Arrangements are by the 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

posted by DMA # 2:11 PM

SUSAN L. CRAFT, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Susan L. Craft age 61, of Port Jervis, NY passed away Tuesday November 3, 2009 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. Susan was born on August 23, 1948 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Earl Wrisley Ellen Rathbun Wrisley, who survives. Susan was a retail clerk for Jamesway Dept. Store, Montague, NJ for many years and then worked for Walt-Mart at Westfall Twshp., Pa.. She married Robert L. Craft who survives at home, she is also survived by her son, Kevin Craft and his wife Tamara of Milford, Pa., her daughter, Ann Marie Ward and her husband Darryl of Godeffroy, NY, her mother Ellen Wrisley of Goshen, NY, 2 brothers, Douglas Wrisley of Earlville, NY and David Lee Wrisley of Port Jervis, NY, 5 grandchildren, Ashlee, and Tanner Ward, Karissa, Alex and Kaylee Craft and several nieces and nephews..

Friends may call Monday November 9 from 10 to 11am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held at 11am a the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY with Rev. Robert Elliott officiating. Interment will take place at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY. Arrangements are by the 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

posted by DMA # 2:08 PM

HERBERT "BOB" ECK, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Herbert "Bob" Eck age 79, of Port Jervis, NY passed away Tuesday November 3, 2009 at St. Joseph's Place, Port Jervis, NY. He was born on October 1, 1930 at Campbell Hall, NY, the son of the late Herbert W. Eck and Helen Monahan Eck. Bob was a retired plumber for Smith Plumbing , Port Jervis, NY. He proudly served our country with the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of V.F.W., in Middletown, NY. Bob is survived by his son, Herbert V. Eck, II, his 2 sisters, Viola Tubbs of Middletown, NY and Phyllis Edwards of New York, his cousin Rose Monahan of Port Jervis, NY and several nieces and nephews

Friends may call Thursday November 5 from 10-11am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Thursday Nov. 5 at 11am a the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. 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

posted by DMA # 2:07 PM

RICHARD ANTHONY DAWSON, MATAMORAS, PA.

Richard Anthony Dawson age 61, of Matamoras, Pa. entered into the arms of our Lord Sunday November 1, 2009 at home. He was born in Patterson, New Jersey on September 5, 1948, the son of the late Eugene and Dorothy Jadott Dawson. Richard was a paratrooper with the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War. He was a retired foreman with Fleurchem Co. in Middletown, NY.

Richard was devoted to his wife Fran Rocco Rosario Dawson, who survives at home. He is also survived by his step children Victoria Rosario of Matamoras, Pa. Michael Rosario and his wife Oron of Millington, Tenn., and Ricky Rosario and his fiance Jeovannah of Matamoras, Pa., his cherished grandchildren, Mika, David,Vinny, Lex, Kemen, Jaden, Lajhia, Gabreilla and Xiomara. He leaves his friend Juan of many years. Rich was a true friend to all and was there for anyone who needed help, he gave of himself completely. Rich fought a more than courageous battle with cancer and was truly grateful for his wonderful caring family and friends who were with him through the entire fight. Rich brought into this family a love that was unimaginable and will live in our hearts forever. Rich touched each and everyone of our lives, and for that we will always be grateful.

Friends may call Friday November 6, from 5-7pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral Services will follow at 7pm with Rev. Richard Cooper officiating. 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

posted by DMA # 1:57 PM

ROBERT G. PANTLEY, GLEN SPEY, NEW YORK

Robert G. Pantley , died peacefully at the home of his daughter, with his family at his side on Saturday October 31, 2009 in Glen Spey, NY, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was 67. He was born in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Gessner and Elsie Culver Pantley. He graduated from Port Jervis High School and continued his education, graduating from Leland powers in Boston, Mass. He retired from Wilder Mfg. in Port Jervis. He was a Member of Port Jervis Lodge of Masons #328 F& AM. He had a passion for storytelling and was widely known as the "Old Canaler" for the Neversink Valley Area Museum. He enjoyed acting and participated in quite a number of Presby Player productions for the First Presbyterian Church as well singing baritone for many choral groups and entertaining for numerous charity events. In his retirement he enjoyed history, painting, his grandchildren and the "Red Sox and Yankee rivalry".

Bob is survived by his former wife, who was his 50 year companion, Susan Fleming of Exeter, N.H.., his sister Gail Anglin and her husband David of Ottawa, Canada, his son Gessner Pantley and his wife Jodi of Vero Beach, Florida, his 2 daughters, Ellen Gulla and her husband Tony of Glen Spey, N.Y., and Maureen Pantley and fiance Keith Kizer of Sparrowbush,NY, 8 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You for the never failing work, faith and compassion to Dr. Pinos and his staff of the Upper Delaware Valley Cancer Center in Milford,Pa., the exemplary third floor nurses at Bon Secours Hospital and the Nursing Staff of the Orange and Sullivan Hospice.

Friends may call Friday November 6, from 1 to 2pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Memorial services will follow at 2pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, with Rev. Robert Cassidy officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Westbrookville Cemetery, Westbrookville, NY. In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations in Bob's name to Orange and Sullivan Hospice, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. 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

posted by DMA # 1:56 PM

DORIS M. MANTIONE, HUGUENOT, NEW YORK

Doris M. Mantione age 81 of Huguenot, NY passed away Thursday November 29, 2009 at Port Jervis, NY. She was born on September 15, 1928 in Enfield, Conn., the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Stone Gabba. Doris was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis, NY and was an avid bowler. She married Domenic Mantione, who survives at home. Doris is also survived by her sister Margaret Amoruso of Cromwell, Conn., 2 bothers, Raymond Gabba of Kingsville, Texas, and Albert Stone of of San Fernando, Calif. and several cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday November 4, 2009 at 10am at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 46 Ball St, Port Jervis, NY with Rev. George Hafeman officiating. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY. 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

posted by DMA # 1:55 PM

IRENE M. EAKIN, MAHWAH, NEW JERSEY, FORMERLY OF PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Irene M. Eakin age 93 of Mahwah, New Jersey and formerly of Port Jervis, NY passed away Wednesday October 28 at Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ. She was born on July 21, 1916 in Port Jervis, NY the daughter of the late Edward and Sadie Davis Dwyer. Irene married William Eakin, who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her daughter Sally M. Eakin and her fiance Thomas Yingling of Mahwah, New Jersey; her son James Eakin and his wife Becky of Norwich, Vermont, 2 grand daughters, Laurie and Jessica, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Irene attended the Immaculate Heart of Mary R.C. Church in Mahwah, NJ. Friends may call Monday November 2 from 9:30am to 10:30am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Prayers will be offered at 10:15am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis, NY, concelebrated by Rev. Clifford Ekwume and Rev. John Foley. Interment will take place at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860. Arrangements are by the 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

posted by DMA # 1:50 PM

WILLIAM C. PRICE, MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.

William C. Price, Jr., 71, of Myrtle Beach, SC, died Monday, October 26, 2009 at Agape Hospice.

Born on April 23, 1938 in New Rochelle, NY, he was the son of the late William C. and Adalaide Georgie Price, Sr.

Mr. Price is survived by his wife, Janet Ringen Price of Myrtle Beach; one son, Michael Price (Kelly) of Pine Bush, NY; one daughter, Staci Card (Robert) of Glen Spey, NY; one brother, Richard Price (Diane) of Middletown, NY and four grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, November 2, at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main Street, Port Jervis, NY, with a memorial service following at 7 p.m. Burial will be private with the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Make a Wish Foundation of America, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 29119, Phoenix, AZ 85038-9119.

posted by DMA # 1:48 PM

HAROLD LESLIE BEAMS, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Harold Leslie Beams age 99, of Port Jervis, NY passed away Monday October 26, 2009 at Elant Health and Rehabilitation Ctr, Newburgh, NY. He was born on March 4, 1910 at Meridale, NY, the son of the late Harry and Eva Wardell Beams. Les married Florence Moscript Beams, who pre-deceased him on March 23, 1992. He was a retired truck driver for Agway Corp., Port Jervis, NY. Les is a member of the Drew United Methodist Church and was custodian of Drew Church for 20 years. He was very active with the Boy Scouts of America.

Les is survived by his 2 sons, Richard Beams and his wife Patty of Waterford, Conn, and Robert Beams and his wife Marlene of Newburgh, NY; 4 grandchildren, Darlene McLaughlin and her husband James, Arminda Porretto and her husband Robert, Scott Beams, David Beams and his wife Samantha; 6 great grandchildren, Hailey, Noah, Devin, Connor, Ashley and Jayden, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday October 29, from 9:30am to 10:30 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral Services will be held Thursday October 29, at 10:30 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Cassidy officiating. Interment will take place at Oneonta Plains Cemetery, Oneonta, NY. Memorial donations may be made to the Drew United Methodist Church, PO Box 1015, Port Jervis, NY 12771. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. for information, donations, or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com

posted by DMA # 1:44 PM

MADELINE DELORES SWANERBURY SAINTMIRE, WILLIAMSBURG, VA., FORMERLY OF PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Madeline Delores Swanerbury Saintmire of Williamsburg, a native of Port Jervis, N.Y., died Oct. 14, 2009, at the Hospice House of Williamsburg. She was 68.

Madeline enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, puzzles, and bird watching. She was a sales associate with Macy's Department Store.

Madeline was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin F. Saintmire Jr.

She is survived by a son, Robert Saintmire, and his wife, Joy; a daughter, Sharon Stocks, and her husband, Dale; and five grandchildren: Andrew, Emily, Mason, Cara and Kelly.

Interment will be private in Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pa.

posted by DMA # 1:42 PM

Our Obituaries

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

FRANCES M. EBERS, ELDRED, NEW YORK