Our Obituaries

Phyllis Ann Phillips, 49, of Cuddebackville, NY, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in Huguenot, NY. She was the wife of Charles John Phillips.
Phyllis was born in Manhattan, NY on March 14, 1960, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Gordon.
In addition to her husband, Phyllis is survived by a daughter, Amanda L. Heffner and Karl Ramm of Pemberton, NJ; son, Edward J. Heffner and fiancé, Samantha Koetsier of Napanoch; stepdaughter, Rebecca L. Phillips; and stepson, Charles J. Phillips. She is also survived by one granddaughter, Jenna Marie Ramm; mother-in-law, Margaret J. Phillips and husband, Charles; her beloved "Baby Doll"; and two sisters, Monica Morales and Iris Morales. She was predeceased by one sister, Diane Nunez.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m., today, Thursday, December 31, at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. Services to follow visitation at 11 a.m., today, Thursday, December 31, at the funeral home with Rev. Donald Coy officiating. Interment will be private.
Contributions may be made to Cancer Treatment Center of America, 1331 East Wyoming Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124.
Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. For information, directions, or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.knight-auchmoody.com or call 845-856-3312.

Charles Duke age 75, of Matamoras, Pa, passed away Thursday December 24, 2009 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. He was born on September 17, 1934 in New York City, NY, the son of the late George and Margaret Brennan Duke. Charles was a retired carpenter for John Innella Lumber Co., Sparrowbush, NY and Neversink Lumber Co., Port Jervis, NY. He was a ccommunicant of St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, Pa. and an active member of the Matamoras Fire Dept.
Charles married Marilyn Scicutella Duke who survives at home. He is also survived by his daughter, Diana Hart and her husband Michael of Matamoras, Pa., 3 sons John Duke and his wife Elizabeth of Fairfield, Conn., Charles Duke and his wife Penny of Shanghai, China and Joseph Duke and his wife Theresa of Hong Kong, 2 brothers, Steven Duke and his wife Barbara of Carbondale, Pa. and George Duke of Port Jervis; 8 grandchildren, Angela, Scott, Kristin, Alyssa, J.J., Tessa, Kara and Aerin; 3 great-grandchildren, Coral Ann, Brody and Riley, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Monday December 28, from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday Dec. 29, 2009 at 10:30 am a the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY with Rev. Clifford Ekueme officiating. Interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Matamoras Fire Dept. Matamoras, Pa. 18336. 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

PERRY Robert L., 70, of Matamoras passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 at his residence. Robert was born in Highland, New York on August 31, 1939, the son of the late Woodrow and Alice (Goldman) Bolde.Robert worked as a Custodian at the New Paltz Central School District in New Paltz, NY for 14 years.Robert had a passion for helping children. He also frequently visited the local Turkey Hill where he drove the girls crazy.Memorial service will be held at a time to be determined.Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hosp., PO Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101 or Your local hospice.Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East main Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771.For information, directions, or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.knight-auchmoody.com or 845.856.3312

Marie "Mitzi" Klass age 96, of Sparrowbush, NY, passed away Sunday December 20, 2009 at Belle Reve, Milford, Pa.. She was born on July 21, 1913 in Ringelsdorf, Austria, the daughter of the late Anton and Marie Kainz Wrba. Mitzi married Frank Stanzl, who pre-deceased her and then married the late Adolph "Ardie" Klass. Mitzi was the former Co-owner of the Alexander Hotel, in Sparrowbush, NY. She is survived by her 2 sons, Frank A. Stanzl and his wife Candy of Port Jervis, NY and Ardie Klass and his wife Sue of San Diego, California. She is also survived by her daughter, Frances Stanzl of Sparrowbush, NY, 2 step-sons- Arthur Klass of W. Virginia, and Peter Klass of Astoria, NY; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her 2 daughters, Jean Lutrell and and Audrey Rothman and 2 grandsons-George Lutrell and Keith Rothman. Visitation and services were held at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY on Tuesday December 22, 2009. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, New Jersey 07860. 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

Louis Mazzariello age 86 of Westfall Township, Pa. passed away Sunday December 20, 2009 at his home. He was born on February 13, 1923 in the Bronx, NY, the son of the late Michael and Pasqulina Katalina Mazzariello. He was a retired auto technician for The Bear Shop, Newburgh, New York. Louis proudly served our country with the U.S. Navy, during WW II. He is a member of the D.A.V.; The American Legion, Newburgh, NY, Newburgh Lodge of Elks, B.P.O.E.; and the the V.F.W. Post # 973, Newburgh, NY. He is survived by his 4 sons, Michael, Louis, Jr.; William and John Mazzariello; 4 daughters, Michelle Mazzariello, Tina Mahoney and her husband Michael, Lou Ann Mazzariello and her husband Frank Auche, Jodie Mowry and her husband Anthony; 2 sisters, Marie and Nancy, 1 brother, Pasquale Mazzariello, several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren., several nieces and nephews.. A Mass of Resurrection was held Tuesday Dec. 22, 2009 at 9am at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, Pa. with Rev. August Ricciardi as celebrant. Interment will be private. . 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

Gertrude E. Campbell, age 91 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Wednesday December 16, 2009 at her home. She was born on August 29, 1918, in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Smith Howell Kelly. She graduated from Ramsdell School of Business in Middletown, NY. Gertrude retired after 37 years as an Executive Secretary for Kolmar Labs, Inc., Port Jervis, NY. She married Arthur J. Campbell on June 19, 1937, who pre-deceased her. Gertrude is survived by her son Richard Campbell and his wife Gladys of Matamoras, Pa.; 4 grandchildren, Sandra Campbell of Matamoras, Pa.; Richard Campbell, Jr. of Hatboro, Pa., Douglas Campbell and his wife Denise of Matamoras, Pa. and Michael Campbell of Matamoras, Pa.; 7 great -grandchildren , 2 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her 3 sisters, Dorothy, Mildred and Marguerite, her brother Russell Howell and her great grand daughter-in-law, Donna Campbell.

Gertrude was an active member of the First Baptist Church, Port Jervis, NY. She was a life member and Past Royal Matron of the River Valley Chapter #33, O.E.S., Port Jervis,; Member of Laurel Court, Order of the Amaranth, and Past District Deputy. Member and Past Councilor of the Daughters of America, Jr. Delight Council #29, Port Jervis.

Friends may call Sunday December 20 from 2-6 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Eastern Star services will be held Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held Monday December 21, 2009 at 11am at the First Baptist Church, 34 E. Main St. Port Jervis, NY. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 34 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. 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