Our Obituaries

Tony G. Walker, Sr., age 56 of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Wednesday December 22, 2010 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. He was born on July 21, 1954 in Port Chester, NY, the son of the late Livingston Walker and Marie Santiago Walker, who survives. Tony was an automotive mechanic for McCutchen's Service Station, Matamoras, Pennsylvania. He married Dorothy Gokay Murray who survives. He is also survived by his 2 sons, Tony and Scott Walker both of Port Jervis, NY, 3 daughters, Deidre Walker, Tamiya and Shakiaya. His 6 brothers, Livingston, Paul, Preston, John, Terry and Danny Walker all of Port Chester, NY, 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be announced at a later time. Deacon Livingston Walker will officiate. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 35 Orchard St., White Plains, NY 10603-9924. 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 tot he family visit knight-auchmoody.com

Robert William Woolsey of Port Jervis died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at Bon
Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. He was 65.
He was born Nov. 13, 1945, the son of the late Albert Odell Woolsey and the
late Elizabeth A. Boyle Woolsey.He was married early in life to Alice Faith Ashenbrenner.He was a graduate of Port Jervis High School and a United States Army
veteran of the Vietnam War.Bob was an avid bowler and a former member of the Maghogomock Hook & Ladder Co. #1, Port Jervis Fire Dept.
He is survived by his former wife his son, Michael Sean Woolsey and his
wife Renee Marie Coutant Woolsey of Panama City Beach, Fla.; three
grandchildren: Christopher Woolsey, Alex Woolsey and Jordyn Woolsey; one
nephew, Anthony J. Woolsey and his wife Denise M. LeBaron Woolsey of Big
Pond; one niece, Gina M. Woolsey McCann and her husband Thomas of Port Jervis; two aunts, Catherine Boyle and Margaret “Bink” Boyle of Port Jervis;and an extended family of cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his brother Albert O’Dell “Brud” Woolsey, on April 7,2010.
Prayers were offered Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main St.,Port Jervis.Interment was Thursday at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Jervis.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements were by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St.,Port Jervis, NY 12771.
Memorial donations may be made to the Port Jervis Salvation Army Needy Fund, P.O. Box 125, Port Jerivs, NY 12771. For more information or to send online condolences to the family, visit www.knight-auchmoody.com.

Dorothy M. "Dort" Litts, age 54 of Godeffroy, NY passed away Friday December 17, 2010 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus, Middletown, NY. She was born on May 23, 2010 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Richard and Beatrice Gill Litts. Dorothy worked at the Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, for Linc Government Services. She is survived by her daughter Christina Litts and her fiance Kevin Pagan of Port Jervis. Dorothy is also survived by her 2 sisters, Nancy Goddard and her husband David of Godeffroy, and Leeann Predmore of Godeffroy, her grandchildren Tyler and Karley, 2 nieces Jamie and Rebecca and 2 nephews , Richard and David. Dorothy was pre-deceased by her nephew David Goddard. Friends may call Thursday December 23 from 12:30-1:30 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Thursday December 23, at 1:30 pm at the Funeral Home. Rev. Patt Kauffman will officiate. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718. Arrangements ar eby the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Mian St., Port Jervis, NY

Clarissa E. Pflanz age 22, of Eldred, NY passed away Friday December 17, 2010 at the Town of Lumberland, NY. She was born on December 9, 1988 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of Rick and Sheila Oppelt Pflanz. Clarissa was employed by Family Empowerment in Middletown, NY as a Health Care worker. She was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis. A family statement read "Our Clarissa had a heart of gold she brought love and happiness into this
world. She was here only a short time, but will never be forgotten by her
family & friends. When she entered into a room her smile and personality
would light up the room. We love you Clarissa, We love you. Our memories
will never fade of your kindness, your smile, your charm, your friendship,
your greatness. You always wanted to help so many in your life, but now you will be our Angel in Heaven. You will be there to protect us in this life
and greet us when our calling comes. Until we meet again my daughter,
sister, niece, and friend we will always Love You!"
Clarissa is survived by her parents at home, Rick and Sheila Pflanz, her sister Brittany at home, her aunt and uncle Susan and Bill Perry of Port Jervis, her uncle Art Oppelt of Port Jervis, uncle Charles E. Pflanz of Barryville, uncle and aunt, Daniel and Diane Pflanz of Port Jervis, uncle and aunt Jerry and Carol Pflanz of Milford, PA, and a host of several other aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was pre-deceased by her paternal grandparents, Charles O. and Catherine R. Pflanz, and maternal grandparents, Arthur and Elsie Oppelt, her aunt Pamela Jean Pflanz and her cousin Daniel J. Pflanz

Friends may call Tuesday December 21, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. The vigil wake service will be held Tuesday at the funeral home. Prayers will be offered Wednesday December 22 at 12:15 pm at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 pm at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis, NY. Rev. George Hafemann will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY. Memorial donations may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or to Susan G. Komen for The Cure, att: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas, 75265-0309.
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

Joseph H. Card age 78, of Port Jervis, NY passed away Monday December 13, 2010 at James J. Peters Veterans Hospital, Bronx, NY. He was born on December 25, 1931 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late George and Alice Wagner Card. Joe was a retired Assembler for Ford Motor Co., Mahwah, New Jersey and later retired as a Steward from Sullivan County Community College at Loch Sheldrake, NY. He proudly served our country during The Korean War with the US Army. Joe was an active member with the Maghogomock Hook & Ladder Co. #1, Port Jervis Fire Dept., an Honorary life time member with the Walden Fire Dept.; a member of Roosa-Fleming V.F.W. Post #161, Port Jervis, NY and an avid hunter and long time member of the Pole Bridge Hunting Club, Oakland Valley.
He was married first to Frances Hendershot Card of Matamoras, PA., he then married Emily Hadlick Card who survives at home. Joe is also survived by his 2 daughters, Mary Decker and her husband Stephen of Port Jervis, NY, Jane Cuddeback and her husband John of Watervliet, NY, his son Michael Card and his wife Dianne of Morristown, NJ, 4 step-children, David Mickley, Donald Mickley and William Mickley all of Virginia Beach, VA., and Lynn Lauber and her husband Yves of Strasburg, France; 6 grandchildren, Brian, Lindsay, Melanie, Lucas, Sarah, and Sam; his step-grandchildren; Justin, Jeremy, Jason,Ryan, Sami, Sara-Jo, Rachael and Maxx, his sister, Marie Barth and her husband Lefty of Port Jervis, and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by 5 brothers, Louis, Thomas, Richard, John and Robert Card, and his sister Genevieve.
Friends may call Friday December 17, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. The vigil wake service will be held Friday afternoon at the funeral home with Rev. August Ricciardi officiating. Firematic services will be held at 7:30pm. Prayers will be offered Saturday December 18, at 9:15am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, PA., with Rev. August Ricciardi as celebrant. Interment will take place with Military Honors at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Roosa-Fleming V.F.W. Post #161, 4751 Owen St., 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

David M. Day, Sr., age 54 of Port Jervis, NY passed away on Monday December 13, 2010 at Orange Regional Medical Ctr., Horton Campus, Middletown, NY. He was born on January 25, 1956 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Frank E. Day and Janice Van Aken Day Pfundheller. David was an International Coordinator for Kolmar Labs, Inc., in Port Jervis. He married Donna M. Luquis Day, who survives at home. He is also survived by his 2 sons, David M. Day, Jr. of Port Jervis, Christopher Day at home, , 2 daughters, Tonia M. Day of Monticello, NY and Elizabeth M. Day of Port Jervis,4 brothers, Frank E. Day, Jr. and his wife Janet of Sparrowbush, Kenneth Day and his wife Deborah of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Jon Day of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, William Pfundheller and his wife Mary of Elizabethtown, Pa., 4 sisters, Sue Ropke and her husband Fred of Port Jervis, Georgianna Schafer and her husband Edward of Matamoras, Pa., Dale Engle and her husband Ed of Scottsboro, Alabama, Michele Hunter and her husband Greg of Philadelphia, PA, 5 grandchildren Ayden, Ashley, Alexia, Trevon,Branden and several nieces and nephews. David was pre-deceased by his brother James Day.

Friends may call Thursday December 16, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Friday December 17, at 10:30am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Robert Cassidy will officiate. Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, 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

Your husband was a very special man and will be missed by everyone who knew him.May our prayers comfort you and the family at this time of sorrow.
Richard G Weed and family

Dagmar A. Roman age 83 of Glen Spey, New York passed away Tuesday December 7, 2010 at her home. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 24, 1927 , the daughter of the late Sigfried and Anna Violet Kitson Nordling. Dagmar was a retired School Bus Driver for the Eldred Central School District. She was an active member of the Grace Fellowship Church in Port Jervis and she enjoyed the Southern Gospel Music of the Gaithers. The most important time spent was when she was with her great grandchildren. Dagmar married Stephen J. Roman who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her daughter, Sonia Friberg of Glen Spey, NY and her son, Enar Friberg of Glen Spey, her sister, Louise Schwed of Red Hook, NY, 3 grandchildren Nisa Mohan and her husband Mark, Sara Larkin, and Carl Friberg, Jr., 5 great grandchildren, Alyssia, Carla, Kailee, Carmello and Eowyn and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her 2 sons, Roy and Carl Friberg.
Funeral services will be held Thursday December 9, at 10am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Tom Mortenson will officiate. Interment will take place at Glen Spey Cemetery, Glen Spey, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Orange, Rockland and Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. 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

Richard M. Greer age 86, of Port Jervis, NY passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 at St. Joseph's Place, Port Jervis, NY.
He was born on February 14, 1924 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Melvin Floyd Greer and Beulah Westfall Greer. He was a retired Insurance Agent for Security Mutual Life Insurance Co., Binghamton, NY. After graduating from Port Jervis High School, Dick proudly served his country in the US Army during WW II. Upon his honorable discharge from the military he continued his education at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he graduated and earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church and a past vestry member. He was a life member of Roosa-Fleming V.F.W. Post #161, a life member of Maghogomock Hook & Ladder Co., #1, Port Jervis Fire Dept., and a life member of Pole Bridge Hunting Club. Dick was an avid golfer, an outdoor enthusiast and gardener, but above all he most enjoyed spending time with his family. His family would like to share this quote by an unknown author. “We have no reason to feel any sorrow for him, only for ourselves for having lost him. He is quite irreplaceable. There will never be another like him."
Dick celebrated sixty years of marriage to Jean Hubbard Greer, who survives at home. He is also survived by his three daughters, Linda Onofry and her husband Robert of Port Jervis, Nancy Paris and her husband Stephen of Boone, Iowa, Ellen O'Neill and her husband Francis of Shapleigh, Maine, his twin brother Robert F. Greer and his wife Ruth of Whitefish, Montana, eight grandchildren, Janet Dahlquist, Beth, Richard and Emily Onofry, Stephanie Egan and her husband Kevin, Kyle Paris, Kelsey and Connor O'Neill; five great grandchildren, Tyler, Evan, Sage, Kaed, Ella and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 11, from 10 -11am at Grace Episcopal Church, 84 Seward Ave., Port Jervis, NY. The Mass of Resurrection will follow at 11am at Grace Episcopal Church. Rev. David Lee Carlson will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pennsylvania. Contributions may be made in Richard's name to Grace Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 84 Seward Ave., Port Jervis, NY 12771 or to a charity of your 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

Mary J. Eck age 86, of Port Jervis, NY passed away Sunday December 5, 2010 at Elant of Newburgh Health Care Facility. She was born on July 31, 1924 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Campbell Perry. Mary is survived by her son Robert Eck of Spring Valley, NY, her sister Sarah Ogrodnick and her husband William of Port Jervis and several nieces and nephews. Mary was pre-deceased by her 4 brothers, Andrew, William , George and Sam Perry and 3 sisters, Ethel Beecher, Bertha Perry and Cora Murphy. Funeral Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.

John R. Barnes age 72, of Barryville, NY passed away Monday December 6, 2010 at his home. He was born on Devcember 29, 1937 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Emmett "Steve" Barnes and Christina Roberts Barnes. John was a retired Truck Driver for Sullivan Highway Products, Bridgeville, NY. He married Blanche Petrigliano Barnes, who pre-deceaed him. He proudly served our country during The Viet Nam War with the U.S. Army. He was a life-member of the Yulan Rod & Gun Club, and a Member of the American Legion Post # 35 and a member of the Teamsters Local # 445, Newburgh, NY. .. John was anavid Bingo player and rarely misssed a bingo event. He is survived by his 2 sisters, Shirley Coughlin and her husband Tom of Florida, NY, Dorothy Barnes-McGill and her husband James of Marathon, NY, his 2 brothers, Peter Barnes and his wife Jennie of Barryville, NY, Stephen Barnes and his wife Mary Ann of Barryville, NY, his daughter, Kathy Daub-Stearns and her husband Alan of Richmond, Vermont, and his sons,, David Gore of Cuddebackville, Nay and Richard Gore and his wife Cathy of Middletown, NY, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, seveal nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his best friend and long time companion, Amy Wernow at home. He was pre-deceased by his niece, Christine Coughlin. Friends may call Thursday Dec. 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral Services will be held Friday December 10, at 10:30am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jerivs, NY. Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst will officate. Interment will take place at Montoza Cemetery, Eldred, NY. Memorial donations may be made to The Eldred American Legion Volunteer Ambulance, P.O. Box 63, Eldred, NY 12732 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

Herbert H. Ulrichs age 91, of Sparrowbush, New York, passed away Saturday December 4, 2010 at Milford Senior Care, Westfall Twshp, PA. He was born on April 4, 1919 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Frank and Ella Guinin Ulrichs. Herb was a retired self-employed Building Contractor for many years. He proudly served our country during WW II with the U.S. Army. Herbert married Lucy L. Andriack Ulrichs who pre-deceased him. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Lucy Basta and her husband Joseph of Spring Hill, Florida, and Dolores Hodges of Tillson, NY. He is also survied by his sister Doris Osiecki of Port Jervis, his beloved nephew Douglas Ulrichs and his wife Diane, many more nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews including Theresa Ulrich, his very close and dear friends Cathera Lane and Sally Martin. He was pre-deceased by 3 brothers and 1 sister and his long time companion Jean Goble Feldman. He was also pre-deceased by a grandson Christopher Basta.

Friends may call Tuesday December 7th from 2-4 and 7-8 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday December 8 at 10:30 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. Rev. Don Coy will officiate. Interment will take place with military honors at Pine Hill Cemtery, Sparrowbush, NY. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. for information,directions or to send a condolencenote to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com

William F. "Chickie" Tynatishon, age 85 of Matamoras, PA. passed away Thursday November 25, 2010 at his home. He was born on June 1, 1925 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late John and Katrin Suchoruki Tynatishon. Bill was a retired Weaver for the American Silk Mill in Unionville, NY and later retired from the Erie R.R. in Port Jervis, as a carman. He proudly served our country during WW II with the U.S. Army. He attended Most Sacred Heart R C Church in Port Jervis. Chickie married Rose Garner Tynatishon, who pre-deceased him. He is survived by Linda Leger of Port Jervis, NY and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his 4 brothers and 1 sister.

Friends may call Wednesday December 1, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Thursday December 2, at 10:30 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. Rev. George Haffeman will officiate. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY. Memorial donations may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 West Harford St., Milford, PA. 18336. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. for information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com

Elizabeth " Betty" Getz, age 81, of Eldred, NY passed away Monday November 29, 2010 at Catskill Regional Medical Ctr., Harris, NY. She was born on June 5, 1929 in Eldred, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Lena Hill Mac Intyre. Betty married Edgar Getz who pre-deceased her on October 10, 2010. Betty was retired beautician and she owned and operated Betty's Beauty Shop in Eldred. Betty was a member of The Eldred Congregational Church. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Schadt of Glen Spey, 4 grandchildren, Rebecca, Angie, Sebastian, and Cristian, 2 sisters, Evelyn Livingston and her husband Joseph of Eldred, NY and Esther "Peggy" Gothard and her husband William of Stroudsburg, PA, 2 sisters-in-law, Isabel Strenglein and Eleanor Hill and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her son, Edgar F. Getz, Jr. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at Montoza Cemetery, Eldred, NY Memorial donations may be made the Eldred Congregational Church, P.O. Box 63, Eldred, NY 12732. 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