Our Obituaries: September 2010

Anne F. Tranchina age 64, of Port Jervis, NY passed away Thursday September 9, 2010 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. She was born in Ellenville, NY on August 19, 1946, the daughter of the late John and Catherine V. Lynott Daiczok. Anne was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Roosa-Fleming V.F.W. Post #161, Port Jervis and the Ladies Auxiliary of The Tri-State Naval Ship #7241, Port Jervis. She is survived by 4 sons, Nicholas Tranchina and his wife Cynthia of Sparrowbush, NY, Rocco Tranchina, Anthony and Vincent Tranchina. Anne resided above Flynn's Liquor Store in Port Jervis for many years and will be sadly missed by her long time close friends, Pat Devino, Elaine Foster, Bill McCord and his wife Gloria and Lenny Hayden. Anne was instrumental in their lives. Private services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY

posted by DMA # 8:26 PM

THEORA "TEDDY" HARRIOTT, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Theora "Teddy" Harriott age 60, of Port Jervis, NY passed away Sunday September 19, 2010 at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY. She was born on July 22, 1950 in Franklin, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Edward and Francine Schultz. Teddy was retired from the Housekeeping Dept. at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. She was an avid Bingo player and avid Bowler , and a member of the Wednesday Night Women's Bowling League at Minisink Lanes, Port Jervis. Teddy was the first volunteer firewoman to be a member of The Howard Wheat Engine Co Hose 4, Port Jervis Fire Dept. She is survived by her son Michael Schultz, her grand daughter Fredi-Jaye Lynn Schultz, her long time and close friends, Shelly Morgan and her husband Chris of Sparrowbush, Maureen Cleary of Port Jervis, Kelly Drake of Port Jervis and Tracy Morgan of Glen Spey. Friends may call Tuesday September 21, from 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Wednesday September 22 at 10:30am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst will officiate. Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of donor's choice. 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 # 8:10 PM

Sunday, September 19, 2010

KENNETH "SPARKY" PADGETT, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Kenneth "Sparky" Padgett age 58 of Port Jervis, NY passed away on Thursday Sept. 16, 2010 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. He was born on February 22, 1952 in Port Jervis, the son of Dana and Annabelle Boyd Padgett. Sparky worked for the City of Port Jervis as a School Crossing Guard. He also worked for the Flo-Jean Restaurant as a dishwasher and and for K-Mart, Dept. Store. He married Sue Hinaman Padget, who survives at home. He is also survived by his daughter, Dorothy Padgett and her companion Michael Northcutt at home, his parents, Dana and Annabelle Padget of Huguenot, NY, 3 brothers, Robert Padgett and his wife Joann of Port Jervis, Charlie Padgett and his wife Faylene of Cuddebackville, Stanley Padgett and his wife Joy of Montague, NJ and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held Thursday September 23, 2010 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Interment will be private. 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 # 4:16 PM

Saturday, September 18, 2010

MARY ELLEN MAHONEY, MATAMORAS, PA.

Mary Ellen Mahoney age 86, of Matamoras, Pa. passed away Monday September 13, 2010 at Calvert Manor Nursing Home, Rising Sun, Maryland. She was born on February 8, 1924 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Vincent C. Mahoney and Vera Ryder Mahoney. Mary Ellen was a retired accomplished Piano and Organ Teacher and taught numerous students throughout her life time. She was an active member, organist , choir member and Sunday School Teacher of the First Baptist Church, Port Jervis. Mary Ellen is survived by her brother Vincent Mahoney, Jr. and his wife Jean of Port Deposit, Maryland, 2 nephews, Michael and his wife Chris, Mark Mahoney and his wife Louise, her grand niece Meghan and several cousins.

Friends may call Thursday September 16, 2010 from 4-6 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Friday September 17, at 10:30 am at the First Baptist Church, Port Jervis, NY. Interment will take place at the Milford Cemetery, Milford, Pennsylvania. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 8 Ferguson Ave., Port Jervis, NY 12771. 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 # 3:49 PM

DONNA L. HAAS, BARRYVILLE, NEW YORK

Donna L. Haas age 59 of Barryville, New York passed away Friday September 10, 2010 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. She was born on October 3, 1950 in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Richard and Viola Gilpin Hafler. Donna worked in the Housekeeping Dept. at Bon Secours Community Hospital for many years. She married Walter G. Haas, Sr., who survives at home. She is also survived by her daughter, Charlotte Barnes and her husband Norman of Barryville, and her son Walter "Boomer" Haas and his wife Ashley of Barryville, her brother Rev. Gary Hafler and his wife Kathy of Honesdale, Pa., 2 grand daughters, Jamie and Brandy and 4 grandsons, Stephen, Brandon, Nathan and Aiden, her great grandson William, 3 nieces and 2 nephews.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday Sept. 14, 2010 at 11 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Gary Hafler will officiate. Interment wil be private. 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 # 3:46 PM

Saturday, September 11, 2010

LILLIAN R. SMITH, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Lillian R. Smith age 96, of Port Jervis, NY passed away Thursday Sept. 9, 2010 at Middletown Park Manor, Middletown, NY. She was born on September 14, 1913
in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Earl and Ada Vail Cummings. Lillian was a retired Sales Clerk for W.T. Grant Store, Port Jervis, NY. She was a long time member of the Drew United Methodist Church, Port Jervis, NY. Lillian is survived by her son-in-law James Schuetzler and his wife Mirna of Port Jervis, 9 grandchildren, Kenneth Denk, II and his wife Krista, Michael Denk, Christopher Denk and his wife Jenn, Jim Schuetzler and his wife Deb, Paula Green and her husband Jeff, Brian Schuetzler and his wife Deb, Mary McLaughlin, Beck Fernandez and Hiromi Palmero, 11 great grandchildren, 1 nephew and several nieces. Lillian was pre-deceased by her daughter, Gloria Schuetzler, 2 sisters Jennie Edwards and Dorothy Cummings and 2 brothers, Earl and Merlin Cummings.

Visitation will be held Thursday September 16 from10am to 11am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will follow at 11am a the Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Cassidy officiating. Interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pa.. Memorial contributions may be made to the Drew United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1015. Port Jervis, NY 12771. 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 # 9:46 PM

CYNTHIA M. MARSELLA, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Cynthia M. Marsella , age 66, of Port Jervis, NY passed away Monday September 6, 2010 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. She was born on April 17, 1944 in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Francis and Grace Foley Marsella. Cindy was employed by Caldwell Banker Realty Company as a Real Estate Broker in Milford, Connecticut. She proudly served our country during the Viet Nam War with the U. S. Army. Cindy is survived by her 2 daughters, Mari-Beth DeLucia of Port Jervis, NY and Lynne Joy Brenner and her husband Jeff of North Haven, Conn, 2 grandchildren, Gail Brenner and Brandon DelGrego, her sister, Lynn Marsella of Lyme,Conn and her brother Brian Marsella of Philadelphia, Pa. and five nieces. Memorial Services will be held at West Haven, Conn. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jervis- Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771. 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 # 12:34 PM

Sunday, September 05, 2010

ALICE A. CULLINAN, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Alice A. Cullinan age 96, of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Thursday September 2, 2010 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. She was born on April 15, 1914 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Frederick and Nettie Clark Cook. Alice married Edward A. Cullinan, who pre-deceased her. She was a retired Saleslady for Decker & Struthers Jewelry Store and for Als Gals clothing store , Port Jervis. Alice was a faithful member for 83 years of the Drew United Methodist Church, Port Jervis. She is survived by her daughter, Marlea Carroll and her husband Tom of Port Jervis; her son Jim Cullinan and his wife Carol of Port Jervis, 3 grandchildren, Lisa Cullinan and her companion Ken Peters, James Carroll and Lori Carroll; 2 great grandchildren, Dylan Ward and Lindsay Carroll, and several nieces and nephews. Alice was pre-deceased by her brother Fred Cook and her 2 sisters, Eileen Pratschler and Lola Dinkeldein.

Memorial services will be held Thursday September 9th, at 10:30am at the Drew United Methodist Church, Sussex St., Port Jervis, NY. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY. Memorial donations may be made to the Drew United Methodist Church, 49-51 Sussex Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. for information, directions, or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com

posted by DMA # 3:24 PM

Thursday, September 02, 2010

BRIGITTE URSULA ZUBE, RIO, NEW YORK

Brigitte Ursula Zube, age 84 of Rio, NY, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday August 31, 2010 at her home. Brigitte as born on May 25th, 1926 in Germany, the daughter of the late Karl and Katharina Zander. She married Herman R. Zube, who pre-deceased her. Brigitte was the Retired owner of Brigitte Zube Interiors, in Rio, NY. She is survived by her son Herman Zube and his wife Cindy of Port Jervis, her 2 daughters, Brigitte O'Brien and her husband Tim of Manassas, Virginia and Nanette Schips and her husband David of Barryville, NY, 9 grandchildren, Katrina ,Christian, Arika, Samantha, Jessica, Robert, Peter, Paul, and John, 2 great grandchildren, Madalyn and Braedon 2 brothers, Fred Zander of Canada and Klaus Zander of California and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her brother Hans Zander.

The Zube family will receive friends on Saturday, September 4, from 12noon to 12:30pm at the Sparrowbush United Methodist Church, Main St., Sparrowbush, NY. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 pm at the Church. Rev. Amy Garrett will officiate. Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc, New York Office, 333 Seventh Ave., 17th Floor, NY, NY 10001, to honor her grandson Robert Martin O'Brien. 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-auchmody.com

posted by DMA # 5:36 PM

Our Obituaries

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

ANNE F. TRANCHINA, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK