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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
LAWRENCE "LARRY" P. PAOLILLO, WESTFALL TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA
Lawrence "Larry" P. Paolillo age 57 of Westfall twshp, Pennsylvania passed away Monday December 26, 2011 at the Newton Memorial Hospital, Newton, NJ. He was born on September 8, 1954 in Yonkers, NY, the son of the late Pasquale and Mildred DeMuro Paolillo. Larry was a Loan officer for Citizens Bank in Matamoras, Penna. He married Sheila Comeau Paolillo, who survives at home. He is also survived by his daughter, Danielle Buchholtz and her husband Matthew of Delaware, his son Joe Paolillo of Bullville, NY, his brother, Joseph Paolillo and his wife Mary of Harrison, NY, 2 sisters, Dolores Vance and her husband Andy of North Carolina, and Lorraine Tarascio and her husband Rocky of Danbury, Conn., his grand daughter, Savanna and several nieces and nephews. Larry was a member of the Zoning Board for Westfall Twshp. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the Penn State University Football Team. Friends may call Thursday Dec. 29 from 2-4 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA. 02241-7005 or to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd. Suite 1010, Rockville, MD. 20852. 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
ANNELOTTE "LOTTIE" DERRICKSON, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Annelotte "Lottie" Derrickson age 94 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Friday December 23, 2011 at the Lackawanna Health & Rehabilitation Facility, Olyphant, Pennsylvania. She was born on December 14, 1917 in Munich, Germany, the daughter of the late Johan and Kristine Fischer Hartl. Lottie married Vincent M. Derrickson, who pre-deceased her. She worked as a cook for the Best Western Hotel in Matamoras, Penna. Lottie is survived by her 2 sons, Robert Derrickson of Honesdale, Penna. and Gerald Seestaller of Levittown, Pennsylvania, 2 daughters, Lillian Dick of Milton, W. Virginia and Deborah Stone of Monticello, NY, her grandchildren and several cousins. She was a member of the New Apostolic Church in Montague, New Jersey. Services were private at the convenience of the family. Cremation took place at HG Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg, Pa. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. for information or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com
Monday, December 26, 2011
TINA E. BEECHER, BRONX, NEW YORK, FORMERLY OF PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Tina E. Beecher age 41 of Bronx, NY and formerly of Port Jervis, NY passed away Thursday December 22, at theTerrance Cardinal Cook Health Care Ctr., in Manhattan, NY. Tina was born in Port Jervis, on February 9, 1970, the daughter of Kenneth F. Beecher and Maryann Corcoran. She is survived by her father Kenneth Beecher and her mother Maryann Corcoran and her companion Kevin Conklin of Port Jervis, her daughter Ashley Kowles and her son Joshua Kowles both of Pine Bush, NY, her sister, Tammy Kennedy of Montague, NJ, her brother Charles D. McBride, Jr. of Port Jervis, her loving niece Mariah Kennedy and her nephew James Kennedy, III, her Godmother Catheriene V. Alenzuela of Arizona, her companion, Yvette Carlo of Bronx, NY, and her very close friend and family member, Theresa Arana of Middletown. Services were private at the convenience of the family. Spring interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial contributions may be made to Maryann Corcoran, 56 Hammond St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. MainSt., Port Jervis, NY. for information or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com
HELEN E. KLINE, HOPEWELL JCT., NEW YORK AND FORMERLY OF PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Helen E. Kline age 85 of Hopewell Jct., NY and formerly a life long resident of Port Jervis, passed away Saturday December 24, after a sudden illness. She was born on August 16, 1926 in Port Jervis, the daughter of the late Joshua Aber, Jr. and Bessie Conklin Aber. She married John E. "Hotsey" Kline who pre-deceased her in 1995. Helen attended the Deerpark Reformed Church in Port Jervis. A family statement read, "Mom was a full time homemaker and spent her life raising her 3 children. She enjoyed social activities with her late husband "Hotsey" attending many festivities in the Port Jervis Community, especially at the Port Jervis Lodge of Elks. She enjoyed cooking, and was meticulous with her home. The most joy she received came from spending time with her children and grandchildren, family was her life." She is survived by her son, Robert John Kline and his wife Emily of Conroe, Texas, her 2 daughters, Karen Elizabeth Jackson and her husband Kim Douglas of Flower Mound, Texas, and Kathy Beth Holfelder and her husband Larry, with whom she resided for the past 10 years, of Hopewell Jct., NY.; her 2 sisters, Marie Roach of Port Jervis, and Betty Ricena of Mifflinville, Pa., her grandchildren, Regan and Michele Kline, Connor Jackson, Jocelyn and Daniel Holfelder and several nieces and nephews. Helen was pre-deceased by her 2 brothers, Charles and Leon Aber, and 3 sisters, Janie Nielsen, Frances Hulse and Doris Aber. Friends may call Wednesday Dec. 28 form 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 29 at 10:30 am at the Deerpark Reformed Church, Port Jervis. Rev. Daniel Groh will officiate. Interment will follow at the Westbrookville Cemetery, Westbrookville, 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
Saturday, December 24, 2011
JAMES A. MORRISSEY, CUDDEBACKVILLE, NEW YORK
James A. Morrissey age 88 of Cuddebackville, NY passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility, Liberty, NY. He was born on October 12, 1923 in Newburgh, NY, the son of the late James and Kathryn Calnan Morrissey. James proudly served our country with the U.S. Army during WW II and was a member of the American Legion. He was a retired Corrections Officer at the New York State Corrections Facility, Otisville, NY. Jim is survived by his wife, Lois Carswell Morrissey at home, his daughter, Lenoir Knoblauch and her husband Peter of Otisville, NY, his sister, Peggy Carano of Virginia, cousins Bill and Howard and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Mary and his brother George. Graveside services will be held Tuesday December 27, at 2 pm at the Orange County Veterans Cemetery, Goshen, NY. Msgr. Peter Tran Van Phat will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., Hudson Valley Chapter, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Ste 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4060.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
Thursday, December 22, 2011
HELEN I. MARTIN, GODEFFROY, NEW YORK
Helen I. Martin age, 99 of Godeffroy, NY passed away Thursday December 15, 2011 at the Milford Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation Facility, Milford, Pa.. She was born on October 23, 1912 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Sam and Edith Henion Allen. Helen Married Lewis Martin, who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her son, Douglas J. Martin and his wife Deanna of Godeffroy, NY, her sister Betty LaConi of Delaware, 8 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Helen was pre-deceased by her 2 sons, Kenneth and Raymond Martin. Services were private at the convenience of the family. Cremation took place at HG Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg, Pa. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
EDWARD J. PETRAS, JR., PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Edward J. Petras, Jr. age 66 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Saturday December 17, 2011 at St. Joseph's Place, Port Jervis, NY. He was born on February 23, 1945 in Newark, NJ , the son of the late Edward J. and Bette M. Kaluzne Petras, Sr.. Edward attended LaSalle University in Philadelphia and continued his education at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree upon graduation. He was an accomplished fine Artist and a Renaissance Man. He was schooled with the Old Masters technique in oils and a perfectionist for detail. Edward painted a Delaware Water Gap scene and this award winning painting is in a permanent public traveling collection. He was also an accomplished Guitar player, loving and singing Folk Music. He attuned St. Mary's R.C. Church in Port Jervis and was an active member of the Olde Newburgh Model Railroad Club in Newburgh, NY. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his twin sister, Susan Petras and her loving companion Robert Peirone of Nutley, NJ, several cousins aunts and uncles. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday December 27, at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 46 Ball St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. George LaGrutta will be the celebrant. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's R.C. Church, 46 Ball 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
Friday, December 16, 2011
2ND. LT. KYLE J. MASON, USMC, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, AND MATAMORAS, PENNSYLVANIA
MATAMORAS……2nd Lt. Kyle J. Mason, USMC, 23, of Avenue M died suddenly Friday, December 9, 2011 in San Diego, CA as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born June 29, 1988 in Port Jervis he is the son of Steven K. Mason of Matamoras and Ann Mason of Stroudsburg, PA. Kyle enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, snowboarding and was an avid weight lifter. He was a member of St. Joseph's Junior Choir in Matamoras, PA. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout as a member of Boy Scout Troop 77 in Matamoras, PA.
A honor graduate of Delaware Valley High School in 2006, he graduated from Norwich University, Military College of Vermont, Northfield, VT, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studies in War and Peace in 2010. He was active in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Semper Fidelis Society and Regimental Band. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps on May 15, 2010. He was a graduate of Officers Candidate School (OCS) and from The Basic School in Quantico, (TBS) VA. He graduated Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, Fort Sill, OK in June of 2011 and was assigned to the 11th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton, CA.
Survivors include his Father, Steven K. Mason of Matamoras, Mother, Ann Mason of Stroudsburg, 1 Brother: 1stLt Matthew S. Mason, USMC of Matamoras. His Paternal Grandmother, Lorraine Mason of Matamoras. His Aunt, Juanita and her husband Jack Wilsey of Saugerties. Several other Aunts, Uncles and Cousins also survive.
Kyle was pre-deceased by his Grandfather, Conrad "Bud" Mason.
Prayers will be held at 10:00 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, Pa. Rev. George LaGrutta will be the celebrant.
Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, New York.
Family suggests donations in Kyle's Memory be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fla. 32256. www.woundedwarriorproject.org Interment with Full Military Honors will be in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY.
For information, directions, and to send a condolence note to the family, please visit www.seamonwilseyfuneralhome.com
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
CATHERINE A. RICCIARDI, MATAMORAS, PA.
Catherine A. Ricciardi age 82 of Matamoras, Pennsylvania passed away Monday December 12, 2011 at the Orange Regional Medical Ctr., Middletown, NY. She was born on August 25, 1929 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Dudko Pinkala. Catherine was a retired Assembler for Kolmar Labs, Inc., Port Jervis. She was a member of St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, Pa. and a member of Catholic Daughters, Court Madonna #114, Port Jervis. Catherine married Donald M. Ricciardi, Sr., who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her son, Donald M. Ricciardi, Jr and his wife Carol of Port Jervis, 2 daughters, Yvonne McGlade and her husband Thomas of Port Jervis, Marie Westfall and her husband Stephen of Oaks, Penna., her brother, Nicholas Pinkala and his wife Tomika of Port Jervis, 9 grandchildren, Gretchen, Heidi, Francesca, Abigail, Hannah, Paul, Steven, Aaron, and Cristie, 14 great grandchildren, Anthony, Thomas, Kayley, Ryleigh, Vincent, Kenzie, Isabel, Autumn, Alexa, Paige, Victoria, Veronica,Vianna, William and several nieces and nephews. Catherine was pre-deceased by her brother, Joseph Pinkala. Friends may call Thursday December 15, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. The vigil wake service will be held Thursday afternoon with Rev. August Ricciardi officiating. Catholic Daughters will conduct services at 7:30pm at the funeral home. Prayers will be offered Friday Dec. 16, at 9:15 am at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, with Rev. August Ricciardi as celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial contributions may be made to The Assoc for ALS, Suite 213, 333 North Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, Wisc. 53222. 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
ROBERT N. SULLIVAN, GLEN SPEY, NEW YORK
Robert N. Sullivan age 77 of Glen Spey, NY passed away Monday December 12, 2011 at his home. He was born on December 1, 1934 in St. Johnsville, NY, the son of the late Fred and Grace Nellis Sullivan. Bob was a retired manager for Contel Telephone Co., in Port Jervis, and Middletown, NY. He proudly served our country with the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He is a member and Past President of the Port Jervis Rotary Club, a member and Past President of the Port Jervis Chamber of Commerece, and a Past Commander of the St. Johnsville V..F.W. Post. He was also a member of the Black Forest Club in Glen Spey. Robert married Joan M. Gray Sullivan, who survives at home. He is also survived by his daughter, Cheri Hosack and her husband Michael of Sparrowbush, 2 sons, Robert Sullivan and his companion Phyllis Varcoe of Pond Eddy, NY, and Shawn Sullivan and his wife Charlene of Middletown, NY; 4 grandchildren, Michael, Robert, Alyssa and Logan, 4 great grandchildren, Tyler, Katlin, Carl, and Octavia, his brother, Fred Sullivan and his wife Jean of Illion, NY and his sister Barbara Bladon and her husband Jim of Port St. Lucie, Fla. and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his grandson Brendan Sullivan. Private services 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. for information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com
ANNA T. SMITH, SPARROWBUSH, NEW YORK
Anna T. Smith, age 70 of Sparrowbush, NY passed away Monday December 12, 2011 at her home. She was born on August 29, 1941 in New York City, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Shear Stangl. Anna was a communicant of St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, Pa. and formerly a member of Most Sacred Heart R.C. Church in Port Jervis. She married Lester C. Smith, Sr., who survives at home. She is also survived by her 2 sons, Lester C. Smith, Jr. and his wife Karen of Prince Frederick, Md. , Joseph Smith and his wife Michelle of Sparrowbush, her daughter Leann and her husband Ramon Ruiz of Sparrowbush, her brother John Stangl and his companion Marion of Port Jervis, her sister-in-law, Theresa Stangl of Tenn., 4 grandchildren, Eileen Bardney, Theresa Kent, Christopher and Tabitha Smith and several nieces and nephews. Anna was pre-deceased by her brother Joseph Stangl. Friends may call Wedneday, December 14, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. The vigil wake service will be held Wednesday afternoon with Rev. August Ricciardi officiating. Prayers will be offered Thursday December 15, at 9:15 am a the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, Penna., with Rev. August Ricciardi as celebrant. 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
Monday, December 12, 2011
DANIEL J. ALEKNA, SPARROWBUSH, NEW YORK
Daniel J. Alekna age 68 of Sparrowbush, NY passed away Wednesday December 7, 2011 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, Newburgh, NY. He was born on April 15, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Daniel P. Alekna and Eleanor V. Zinis Alekna, who survives. Daniel owned and operated Daniel J. Alekna Excavating in Sparrowbush, NY. He was an avid hunter and was a member of the Glen Spey Hunting Club. In addition to his mother Eleanor V. Alekna of Sparrowbush, Daniel is survived by his brother, Jerome Alekna and his wife Cathleen of Sparowbush, his sister Carolyn Ann Bender of Nashua, New Hampshire, 2 nieces , 1 nephew, and a host of many close friends. He was pre-deceased by his brother-in-law Michael Bender. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of lowers memorial donations may be made in Daniel's name to the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, 1 Sunrise Lane, Newburgh, NY 12550 or to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. Funeral 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-auchmmoody.com
Friday, December 09, 2011
MARLENE MARY SCHIELDS, LEVITTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Marlene Mary Schields, nee: Beyea, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. She was 75.
Marlene was born in Middletown, NY. She was a current resident of Levittown,P.A. and formerly of Germantown, NY, Finderne, NJ, and Danboro, P A. Marlene served the Reformed Churches in these communities along side of her husband the late Rev. Kenneth G. Schields Sr.
Marlene will be deeply missed by her loving children Kenneth G. Schields Jr. and Nancy L. Schields both of Levittown, PA, as well as her granddaughter Elizabeth Schields-Pouw of Colorado Springs, CO. as well as her brother and sister-in-law Robert E. and Phyllis Schields of Sparrowbush NY, her nieces Stacey Moegenburg and her husband Richard Librizzi of New Paltz, NY and Darla Schields and her daughter Kayla Flieger, of Highland
Lake, NY, her step sister Paula Ferretti of Bayport, NY and her furry family members
Ernie and Bobby. Marlene was predeceased by her devoted husband Rev. Kenneth G. Schields Sr., her parents George and Olga Beyea and infant sister Arlene Beyea, and her furry companion Finky.
Marlene graduated from Middletown High School, Middletown, NY in 1954, received an Associates Degree from Orange County Community College in 1956 and graduated from Cortland University, Cortland, NY in 1958 with a degree in elementary education. She taught special education in the Finderne School District and also at Gayman Elementary in the Central Bucks County District.
Marlene was an avid reader, enjoyed collecting antiques, gardening, her time singing with the Rutgers University Choir and spending time with her loved ones.
A viewing for family and friends will be held on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11 :00 a.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St. Port Jervis, NY followed by a service at 12:00 noon. Rev. Ann Rost will officiate. Interment will take place at the Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, NY following the service.
Please consider a donation in memory of Marlene to the Lutheran Church of God's Love Pet Ministry, 791 Newtown-Yardley Road, Newtown, PA 18940, the Bucks County SPCA or the 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
Sunday, December 04, 2011
JUDITH A. CALICIOTTI, SPARROWBUSH, NEW YORK
Judith A. Caliciotti age 71, of Sparrowbush, NY passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at her home. She was born on September 23, 1940 in Sparrowbush, NY, the daughter of the late Howard "Shine" Wiest and Lillian Osterhout Wiest. Judy was a long time former member of Most Sacred Heart R.C. Church, and a member of the Alter & Rosary Society. She is a member of St. Mary's RC. Church, Port Jervis and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of The Sparrowbush Fire Dept.. Judy married Victor J. Caliciotti, who survives at home. She is also survvied by her 2 sons, Craig Caliciotti and his wife Jodi of Stony Point, NY and Chris Caliciotti and his wife Kelly of New Milford, NJ.; 4 grandchildren, Corey, Cassie, Connor and Colin, her dear and close friend Lee Space of Huguenot, several cousins, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 8, at 10:30am at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 46 Ball St., Port Jervis, NY. Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY Memorial contributions may be made to the Sparrowbush Engine Co#1, Ladies Auxiliary, P.O. Box 530, Sparrowbush, NY 12780. 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
WILLIAM "BILLY" HOLMBERG, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
William "Billy" Holmberg age 47 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Valley View Health & Rehabilitation Ctr., Goshen, NY. He was born on September 21, 1964 in Bronx, NY, ths son of the late Walter Holmberg, Jr. and Virginia Ann Ferri Holmberg, who survives. Billy was an assembler for Occupations, Inc., in Middletown, NY. He was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis. A family statement read " Billy was best known for his infectious smile, his kindness to others and his loving personality. He enjoyed working with his co-workers and loved to watch game shows on television." In addition to his mother, Virginia Ann Holmberg of Port Jervis, Billy is survived by his 2 brothers, John Holmberg and his wife Donna of Port Jervis, and Walter Holmberg of Tenn., his sister Grace Brouillard of Port Jervis and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday Dec. 6 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 Tues. afternoon at the funeral home. Prayers will be offered Wednesday Dec. 7, at 9:45 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. 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
Friday, December 02, 2011
BEATRICE CONSTANCE MAWHOOD CROWELL, CUDDEBACKVILLE, NEW YORK
Beatrice Constance Mawhood Crowell age 84 of Cuddebackville, NY passed away Tuesday November 29, 2011 at her home. She was born on July 18, 1927 in Calcutta, India, the daughter of the late Timothy Titus Mawhood and Eva Mawhood. Beatrice was a graduate of the University of Calcutta where she earned her BA Degree of Arts. She continued her education at North Western University at Evaston, Ill., and Columbia University in New York City where she acheived her Masters Degree in Education. She taught school for the New York City Public School System until her retirement. She was a member of the Plainview United Methodist Church in Plainview, Long Island. Beatrice was an avid gardener, a bird watcher and a self taught accomplished Pianist. She was a world wide traveler and her travels have included most all of the countries in the world. Beatrice married Rev. Arthur Renfro Crowell who has pre-deceased her. She is survived by her 3 sons, Frederick Crowell and his wife Dr. Dora Dixie of Chicago,Ill., Hendrick Crowell, Esq. and his wife Pamela J. Crowell, Esq., of Suisun City, Calif., Dr. Arthur Crowell of Hartford, Conn., her daughter Devika Constance Crowell and her husband Stan Ford of NYC, NY., 2 Sisters Eunice of London, England and Glenda of Perth, Australia, her brother Archibald Hansen of London, England, 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday December 6 at 11 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. Dr. Dora Dixie will officate. Interment will follow at the Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery, Liberty, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. for information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com
THOMAS M. MULLER, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Thomas M. Muller age 46 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011 in Port Jervis. He was born on January 26, 1965, in Newburgh, NY, the son of the late Nicholas "Joe" Muller and Barbara Reiger Muller. Tom worked as a Mason for Rosencrance Masonry Co. in Accord, NY He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in 1982. Thomas is survived by his son, Kasi Muller and his companion Heather Reil and her children, Brooke and Raymond Anderson. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Muller and his wife Lori of Sparrowbush, NY and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Monday December 5, 2011 form 11am to 12 noon at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will follow at 12 noon at the funeral home with Rev. George LaGrutta officiating. 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 tot he family visit knight-auchmoody.com
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
DONALD W. DeSTEFANO, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Donald W. DeStefano age 47 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Sunday November 27, 2011 at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY. He was born on January 5, 1964 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Donald DeStefano and Cordelia Conklin DeStefano. Donald was a Truck Driver for Yellow Freight in Maybrook, NY. He is survived by his Mother, Cordelia DeStefano of Port Jervis, 4 sons, Kristofer Michael DeStefano and his wife Kimberley of Havelock, N.C., Matthew James DeStefano of Chadds Ford, Penna., Joshua Richard and Jeremy Donald DeStefano both of Morehead City, N.C., his sister, Sharon Leonard of Fayetteville, N.C., his brother Michael D. Destafano and his wife Patricia of Glen Spey, NY, 3 grandchildren, Kallie Marie, Krista Adell, Kanly Rose and several nieces and nephews. A family statement by his son Matthew, read, "Everything happens for a reason, I believe that now. When one door closes another one opens." Friends may call Wednesday Nov. 30, 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 1 at 2 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst will officiate. Interment will take place at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, 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
Monday, November 21, 2011
CARLO F. CAPUTO, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Carlo F. Caputo age 63 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Sunday November 20, in Middleotwn, NY. He was born on November 19, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Frank Caputo and Rose Centrone Caputo, who survives. Carlo proudly served our country during the Viet Nam War with the U.S. Army. In his earlier years he worked as a Transit Clerk for the NYC Tranist Authority and later as a Shipping Clerk for Andmore Sportswear, Inc., in Port Jervis. He was a communicant of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis, and a member of the Roosa -Fleming V.F. W. Post #161, Port Jervis. He enjoyed baseball and was an avid Mets Fan. He is survived by his Mother Rose Caputo of Port Jervis, 2 sisters, Rosetta Caputo and Frances Usischon both of Port Jervis, his brother Dominic Caputo of Middle Village, Queens, 2 nieces, Donna Rose Case and Theresa Eckert, his great nephews, Killian Case and Colton Eckert and several cousins. He was pre-deceased by his brother-in-law Kenneth Usischon. Friends may call Wednesday, November 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. The vigil wake service will be held Wed. at the funeral home. Prayers will be offered Friday November 25 at 9:15am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial contributions may be made to Roosa-Fleming V.F. W. Post #161,47-51 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
HELEN KESTLER OYANGEN, SPARROWBUSH, NEW YORK
Helen Kestler Oyangen age 78 of Sparrowbush, NY passed away Sunday November 20, 2011 at her home. She was born on October 12, 1933 in Port Jervis, NY the daughter of the late Charles and Emma Kran Schultz. Helen formerly owned and operated Sparrowbush Oil Co. with her late husband Al Kestler. She was a member of the Sons of Norway. Helen married William "Al" Kestler, who pre-deceased her and then married Harry J. Oyangen , who survives at home. She is also survived by her 2 daughters, Deborah Elliott and her husband Stuart of Boone, Iowa and Jane Kestler of Cleveland, Ohio, 2 grandchildren, Heather Eime and Bill Hitt, her stepchildren, Roy and Erik Oyangen of Schenectady, NY, Steven Oyangen of Boston, Mass., and Mona Oyangen Faggione of N.C.; 4 Step-grandchildren, Brian, Lisa, Anthony and Bridgette, and her cousin Horace Schultz of Port Jervis. Friends may call Tuesday Nov. 22 from 3-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 . Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 10:30am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY12550 or to the American Cancer Society, 419 E. Main St., Suite 307 B, Middletown, NY 10940. 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
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
WAYNE E. STEVENSON, SR., PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Wayne E. Stevenson, Sr. age 85 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Tuesday November 15, 2011 at his home. He was born on July 13, 1926 in Port Jervis, the son of the late Harry H. and Ella Teeter Stevenson. Wayne was a retired Custodian for the Delaware Valley School District and the Milford School in Milford, Penna. He was a member of Delaware Engine Co. #2, Port Jervis Fire Dept. and a member of the Eldred Rod & gun Club. Wayne married Hazel A. Hallock Stevenson, who survives at home. He is also survived by his 2 daughters, Barbara Trotta and her husband Joseph of Port Jervis, and Patricia Crisafi and her husband Sal of Little Meadows, Penna., 2 sons, Wayne Stevenson, Jr. of Port Jervis, and Michael Stevenson and his wife Rhonda of Port Jervis, his sister, Helen Stucker of Port Jervis, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Frank Stevenson, his 3 sisters, Marjorie Boyden, Nora Polanis, Josephine Murnan and his grandson, Joseph Trotta. Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. 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
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
BENNETT H. BARNES, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, FORMERLY OF CUDDEBACKVILLE, NEW YORK
BARNES Bennett H, 88, of Okeechobee, FL, formerly of Cuddebackville, NY died Wed, Aug. 10, 2011. Graveside Services will be held 1:30pm Sat, Nov. 19, at Howells Cemetery, Howells, NY. Knight-Auchmoody FH 856-3312.
JUDITH C. QUICK, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Judith C. Quick, 71, of Port Jervis, NY died Sat, Oct. 8, 2011. Graveside Services will be held 3pm Fri, Nov. 18, at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. Rev. Woody Mather officiating. Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody FH 856-3312.
DALE R. TAYLOR, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Dale R. Taylor age 48 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 at his home. He was born on October 27, 1963 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Monty and Julia Phillips Taylor. Dale was a self-employed construction worker. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was formerly married to Pauline Roussos, who survives. He is also survived by his son, Travis Taylor of Cuddebackville, 3 sisters, Robin Buhler and her husband John of Goshen, NY, Peggy Johnson of Middletown, and Joanne Taylor of Port Jervis, 3 brothers, Monty Taylor and his wife Tammy of Port Jervis, Shane Taylor and his wife Laurie and Charles Taylor all of Port Jervis, his sister-in-law Vicki Roussos of Cuddebackville and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his son Dale Taylor, Jr. and his brother Brian E. Taylor Funeral services will be held Wednesday November 16, at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, Port Jervis. Rev. Stephen Huston will officiate. Interment will take place at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & 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
ELSIE W. DEAN, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, FORMERLY OF SPARROWBUSH, NEW YORK
Elsie W. Dean
June 6, 1927 - September 3,2011
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Formerly of Sparrowbush, New York
Elsie W. Dean (Jeanne) of Hilton Head Island, SC, and formerly of Sparrowbush,NY died Saturday, September 3rd, 2011, with her family and faithful cat, Noel at her side. She was 84. The daughter of the late Edith and Albert Walter, she was born in Queens, NY.
Jeanne married George Niles Dean on August 7, 1949 and moved to the Port Jervis area, later settling in Sparrowbush, NY. Jeanne and George built two businesses, a home where family and friends were welcome to gather and feast on Mom’s fabulous cooking, a legacy of commitment, hard work and love which was passed on to three generations thus far. Jeanne and George then moved to Hilton Head Island upon retirement. Jeanne was predeceased by George exactly 19 years to the date.
Survivors include her three children, David Dean and his wife Michele of Sparrowbush, NY, Sharon Briggs and her husband Allan of Cape Vincent, NY, and Sandra Entrup and her husband Scott of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Six grandchildren, Alyson Rutigliano and her husband Joe, Erin Dean, Scott Briggs, Sarah Peale and her husband Arthur, Dean and Mark Entrup. Three great-grandchildren, Slayton, Riley and Kira Peale. One sister, Edith Walter, nieces Marsha Greenman, Jacqueline Forte, and nephew Matthew Forte.
Graveside services will be held Saturday November 26th,2011 at 11:00 at the Pine Hill Cemetery in Sparrowbush, NY
Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jervis-Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771
Funeral arrangements by the Knight -Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 East Main St.,Port Jervis, NY for information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com
Monday, November 14, 2011
DEBRA J. THEODORE, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Debra J. Theodore age 58 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Monday November 14, 2011 at her home. She was born on December 31, 1952 in Port Jervis, the daughter of the late Crawford and Margaret Durden Wheelus. Debra worked for Kolmar Labs, Inc., in Port Jervis as a Document Control Clerk. She was a member of the Neversink Valley Area Museum in Cuddebackville. Debra married Frederick C. Theodore, who survives at home. She is also survived by her daughter, Adista L. Theodore, at home, 2 sisters Betty Donnelly and her husband Russell of Sparrowbush, NY and Gayle Linnington and her husband Joseph of Morrisville, Penna. and several nieces and nephews. Debra was pre-deceased by her sister, Brenda Gillette. Friends may call Wednesday, November 16, from 10 -11 am 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. 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
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
MARIAN E. BEACH, WARWICK, NEW YORK, FORMERLY OF TIOGA CENTER, NEW YORK
Marian E. Beach age 93 of Warwick, NY and formerly of Tioga Center, NY, passed away Monday November 7, 2011 a the Schervier Pavillion, Warwick, NY. Marian was born on December 1, 1917 in Tioga Center, NYand was raised in Owego,NY, the daughter of the late Walter and Lillian Emerson Myers. Upon her marriage to the Late John Beach, Marian moved to Sayre Penna and lived there the remainder of her life Marian was a retired Registered Nurse at the Arnot Ogden Hospital in Elmira, NY. She is survived by her son, John Beach and his wife Gayle of Milford, Penna., her daughter, Marian Louise Boutet and her husband John of Rochester, NY, 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral
Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Patt Kauffman will officiate. Interment will take place at the Tioga Point Cemetery, Tioga, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sayre Vol. Ambulance Corps, Sayre, Penna. 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
Monday, November 07, 2011
MARY J. EISLER, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Mary J. Eisler age 81 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Saturday November 5, 2011 at St. Joseph's Place, Port Jervis, NY. She was born on May 9, 1930 in Dover, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Franklin and Susan Cherbrauck Mc Martin. Mary married Howard M. Eisler who pre-deceased her in 1989. She is survived by her long time companion, Dwayne Conklin, her 6 sons, Otto Banghart and his wife Blanche, Kenny Banghart and his wife Joyce, Christian Banghart and his companion Tara McCann, all of Port Jervis, Ed Mackerly and his wife Annette of Huguenot, and her husband Edward of Huguenot, NY, Joseph Drake and his wife Eddie of Texas and Ben Banghart; 5 daughters, Sue Murphy and her husband Edward of Huguenot, NY, Carol Gould and her husband John Ewing of Sneads Ferry, N.C.; Rose Antcliff of Port Jervis, Ethel Rossnagle and her husband Brian of Port Jervis, Mary Cramer and her husband Lee of Port Jervis; 34 grandchildren, several great and Gt. Gt. Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mary was pre-deceased by her son, John Banghart and grandson, Edward Murphy. Friends may call Wednesday November 9 form 9:30am to 11 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held at 11am a the funeral home. Interment will take place at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, 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 tot he family visit knight-auchmoody.com
EDITH V. HUMPHRIES, YULAN, NEW YORK
Edith V. Humphries age 100, of Yulan, New York , passed away Friday November 4, 2011 at The Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. She was born on October 4, 1911 in Barryville, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph A. Guenther and Frieda Meyer Guenther. Edith married Harold Humphries,Sr. on November 11, 1938 and has pre-deceased her. She is survived by her sister Viola Clancy of Verona, New Jersey, her sister-in-law Marion Guenther of Barryville, her nieces, Linda Anderson and her husband Ken, Helen Quick, Barbara Murphy and her husband Peter, Pam Clancy Thoennessin and her husband Rick, her nephews, Clinton Guenther, Jr. and his wife Maureen, and Ted Clancy and many great, and great great nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her son, Harold Humphries, Jr and her sister, Frieda Fleiger and Helen Liefert and her brother, Clinton J. Guenther. 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. for information,directions or to send a condolence note tot he family visit knight-auchmoody.com
Saturday, November 05, 2011
V. EDWARD KESHIAN, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
V. Edward Keshian age 88 a life long resident of Port Jervis, NY passed away Friday November 4, 2011 at his home. He was born on June 24, 1923 in Port Jervis, the son of the late Arshag and Bayzar Bayneian Keshian. Ed married Elizabeth "Betty" Torpey Keshian who pre-deceased him. He was a retired Self-employed Real Estate Broker and Insurance Broker in Port Jervis. Ed was a graduate of Port Jervis High School and a graduate of Rutgers University. He proudly served our country during WW II with the US Army Air Corp. Ed was a member of the American Legion, Middletown, NY, Port Jervis Kiwanis Club, Port Jervis Lodge of Elks #645 B.P.O.E., Port Jervis Lodge of Masons # 328 F& AM, Port Jervis Salvation Army, Port Jervis Chapter of the American Red Cross, He was a Director of the Pop Warner Football, and organized Pop Warner Football games between Port Jervis teams and teams from other areas. He was a Coach for the Port Jervis Basketball League, and a member of the Friends of the Port Jervis Library. Ed organized concerts and entertainment for fund raising for local civic and charitable organizations. He was also the recipient of many plaques and trophies for his organizational efforts. He is survived by his nephew, John S. Anooshian and his wife Cynthia and his brother-in-law Ara Anooshian and several cousins. Ed was pre-deceased by his sister Marion Keshian Anooshian Friends may call Tuesday November 8th, from 10-11am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will follow at 11am at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & 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 tot he family visit knight-auchmoody.com
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
SUSAN M. HINKLEY, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Susan M. Hinkley age 68 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Monday October 24, 2011 at the Pocono Medical Center, Stroudsburg, Penna. She was born on June 16, 1943 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Edward and Charlotte McAllister Reilly. Susan was a retired Bookkeeper for Spangenberg-Wilbert Vault Co, in Port Jervis. She was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis, and a former member of the Board of Directors for the Port Jervis Little League. She recently served on her 50 year Port Jervis High School Class Reunion Committee. Susan married James J. Hinkley, who survives at home. She is also survived by her son Christopher Hinkley and his wife Julie of Somers, Conn., her daughter, Melanie Hess of Port Jervis, her 2 brothers, John Reilly and his wife Frances of Carneys Point, NJ, James Reilly and his wife Clara of Matamoras, PA, her sister Nancy Reilly of Port Jervis, 3 grand daughters, Madison, Abigail and Aubrey. Andrew Millspaugh, who she loved like her own son, her sisters-in law and brothers-in law, Richard and Barbara Drew, John and Gloria Hinkley and Jean Brock and several nieces and nephews. Susan was pre-deceased by her sister Patricia Reilly Fish and her brother-in-law David Fish. Friends may call Thursday October 27, from 4-8 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. The vigil wake service will be held Thursday at the funeral home. Prayers will be offered Friday, October 28 at 9:15 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Church with Rev. George Hafemann as celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jervis Lodge of Elks, #645, Christmas Fund, Box W, Port Jervis, NY 12771 or 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
Monday, October 24, 2011
WILLIAM H. LASS, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
William H. Lass age 83 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Sunday October 23, 2011 at his home. He was born on February 27, 1928 in Hillside, New York, the son of the late Harry and Elizabeth MacIntyre Lass. He proudly served our country during WW II with the U.S. Coast Guard. Bill was a retired Gas Foreman for Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc., Middletown, NY. He was a member of the Deerpark Reformed Church, Port Jervis. He was Founder and Charter Member of the Huguenot Fire Dept., Past Chief, Past President and a Member of the Board of the Directors. Bill loved to play Poker at the Huguenot Fire House and was known as the Resident Card Shark. He married Grace E. Smith Lass, who pre-deceased him in 2008. He is survived by his 2 sons, Daniel Lass and His wife Elizabeth of Shutesbury, Mass, William T. Lass and his wife Pamela of Port Jervis, 2 daughters Bonny Lass of Godeffroy and Deborah Lass of Port Jervis,6 grandchildren, Mary Eberling and her husband Edward, William J. Lass, Meaghan Lass, Andrew and Julia Zenker and Alexa Lass, 2 great grandchildren Ava and Robert Eberling and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Joan Dorsett and his adoptive father Alfred Hill. Friends may call Wednesday October 26, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St.,Port Jervis, NY. Firematic services will be held Wed. evening at 7:30pm. Funeral services will be held Thursday October 27, at 10:30am at the Deerpark Reformed Church, Port Jervis. Rev. Ann Rost will officiate. Interment will take place at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, NY, with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Huguenot Fire. Dept., 431 Route 209, Huguenot, NY 12746. 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
Saturday, October 22, 2011
GEORGE E. TOPEL, MATAMORAS, PENNSYLVANIA
George E. Topel age 87 of Matamoras, Pennsylvania passed away Thursday October 20, 2011 at his home. He was born on October 26, 1923 in Dingman Township, PA., the son of the late Otto and Bessie Greening Topel. George was a retired, self-employed Automotive Mechanic. He was an active member of the Matamoras Rod and Gun Club and a former member of the Pike County Boys Band. A family statement read " Daddy will be remembered by many for his unique sense of humor and his ability to share his views openly. He enjoyed going to the hunting camp, breakfast on Thursday mornings with the Guys, and still on occasion playing his guitar. Our thanks goes out to his neighbors and friends for their kindness, companionship and vigilence." George married Ruth A. Swartwood, who pre-deceased him. He is survived by his daughter Audrita Rybak and her husband David of Port Jervis, his brother Edgar Topel of Port Jervis, 2 grandchildren, Eric and Alyssa Rybak and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his 2 sisters, Maude Hotalen and Carolyn Hulse and his brother John Topel. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to he Matamoras Rod & Gun Club, P.O. Box 213, Matamoras, Penna. 18336. 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
Monday, October 17, 2011
JOAN MARIE BALCH, MATAMORAS, PENNSYLVANIA
Joan Marie Balch age 79 of Matamoras, Pennsylvania passed away Friday October 14, 2011 at her home. She was born on February 25, 1932 in Matamoras, Pa., the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine "Pinky" DeAngelo. Joan was an avid bowler and a long time member of the Port Jervis Bowling League. She married Leonard L. Balch, Jr., who survives at home. She is also survived by her 2 sons, Aaron Balch and his wife Kathy of Windgap, Penna, and Timothy Balch and his wife Jill of Tafton, Penna., her sister, Phyllis Basham of Matamoras, 5 grandchildren, Aaron John Balch, Bryan Balch and his wife Alysia, Taylor, Amber and Aliah Balch. and several nieces and nephews including her special nephew, Bruce DeAngelo and his wife Leila. She was pre-deceased by her brother Michael DeAngelo and her sister Kathleen DeAngelo. Memorial services will be held Monday October 24, at 11am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. Private interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Penna. Memorial contributions may be made to the Matamoras, Fire Dept., 506 Ave Q, Matamoras, Penna. 18336 or to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 315 W. Harford St., Milford, Penna. 18337 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
Friday, October 14, 2011
CHRIS DeVRIES, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Chris DeVries age 79 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Thursday October 13, 2011 at his home. He was born on June 4, 1932 in Prospect Park, New Jersey, the son of the late Andrew and Lena Bruggeman DeVries. Chris was a retired Parts Manager for Milford Chrysler Automotive in Milford, Pennsylvania and a retired Cleaner for the Port Jervis School System. He was and active member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church in Port Jervis. He was a 53 year member of the Maghogomock Hook & Ladder Co., Port Jervis Fire Dept. and former Secretary-Treasurer and former member of the Port Jervis Volunteer Ambulance Corp. He was also a member and Past Master of the Port Jervis Lodge of Masons # 328 F& AM. Chris married Elizabeth "Betty" Bakelaar DeVries who survives at home. He is also survived by his 3 daughters, Christy Kessock and her husband Michael of Virginia Beach, Va., Judith Talmadge and he husband William of Matamoras, Penna., and Nancy DeVries and her partner Nancy Brown of Huguenot, NY, 2 sons, Richard DeVries and his wife Lorraine of Buffalo, NY and Robert DeVries of Dingmans Ferry, Penna., 10 grandchildren, Aaron, Amiee, Artel, Christopher, Collin, Victoria, Samantha and Alexander, Billy and Ashley; 6 great grandchildren, Aspen, Autumn, Jayden, Ryleigh, Kyleigh and Madison, his niece Linda and his nephew David. Chris was pre-deceased by his grand daughter Heather and his brother John. Friends may call Sunday October 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Firematic services will be held Sunday evening at 7:30 pm at the Funeral Home. Funeral Services will beheld Monday October 17 at 10:30 am at the First Baptist Church, 34 East Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. James Brosius will officiate. Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 34 East Main 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
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
EARNEST R. PARTIN, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Earnest R. Partin, Sr. age 72 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Tuesday October 11, 2011 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. He was born on August 23, 1939 in Pruden Tennessee, the son of the late Leonard and Novella Davis Partin. Earnest proudly served our country from 1957 to 1961 with the U.S. Navy.. He was a retired truck driver for Kolmar Labs, Inc., in Port Jervis. Earnest married Barbara Jane Blute Partin , who survives at home. He is also survived by his 2 sons, James L. Partin and his wife Maryann of Ruskin, Florida, and Earnest R. Partin, Jr. and his companion Carole Mineau of Port Jervis, his daughter, Donna Sorensen of Queens, NY, his brother, Jeffrey Partin of Fonde, Kentucky, his sister Sharon a grand daughter Lisa Partin and 1 niece. He was pre-deceased by his son Jeffrey Partin. Friends may call Thursday October 13, 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 October 14 at 10:30am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. Rev. James Brosius will officiate. Interment will take place at the Orange County Veterans Cemetery, Goshen, NY with military honors. 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
JUDITH C. QUICK, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Judith C. Quick age 71 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Saturday October 8, 2011 at St. Joseph's Place, Port Jervis. She was born on November 25, 1939 in Port Jervis, the daughter of the late Albert H. and Jean Cameron Bodine. Judith was a retired Cook for the Holiday Inn and St. Francis Hospital both in Port Jervis. She was best known for her love of cooking and baking and was also an excellent seamstress. Judith married Kenneth R. Quick, who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Michele Bijesse and her husband Bob of Phillipsport, NY and Judi Quick of Port Jervis, her son Rodney Quick of Milford, Penna, her brother Reid Bodine of Tobyhanna, Penna, 3 grandchildren, Caitlin Forster, John and Conner Quick and several nieces and nephews and her beloved Dogs, Casey and Summer. she was pre-deceased by her brother Bruce Bodine. Graveside services to be held at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jervis-Deerpark Human 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
Saturday, October 08, 2011
ROSE V. ANDRIACK, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Rose V. Andriack age 94 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Thursday October 6, 2011 at Park Manor, Middletown, NY. She was born in Port Jervis, on September 13, 1917, the daughter of the late James B. and Mary Valenti Andriac. Rose was a retired seamstress for Barbara Quilting in Port Jervis. She was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis. Rose is survived by her sister, Mary Rombousek of Port Jervis, several nieces and nephews including Thomas Rombousek of Port Jervis and Robert Rombousek and his wife Candice of Matamoras, PA. Rose was pre-deceased by her sisters, Lilly Ingrassia, Carmella Trotta Lucy Ulrich and Christine Elia, Antoinette Kurtz, Victoria Petitti, 3 brothers, Peter, Vito and Joseph Andriac. Friends may call prior to prayer services at 9:15am , Tuesday October 11, at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10am Tuesday at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis, with Rev. George LaGrutta as celebrant. Private interment will take place on Wednesday at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's R.C. Church, 46 Ball 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
Monday, October 03, 2011
BARBARA DIAZ, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Barbara Diaz age 72 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Monday October 3, 2011 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. She was born on August 9, 1939 in Port Jervis, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Edna Hicks Conklin. Barbara was a retired Assembler for Sparkomatic Corp, in Milford, Pennsylvania and was a member of the Deerpark Seniors. She married Hector Diaz who survives at home. She is also survived by her mother Edna Conklin of Huguenot, her son, Rafael Medina of Port Jervis, and her daughter Maria of Monticello, her sister Patricia Goddard of Monroe, NY, 2 brothers, Kenneth Conklin and his wife Judy of Huguenot, and David Conklin and his wife Theresa of Port Jervis, 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pennsylvania. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY
Friday, September 30, 2011
DANIEL ABRAHAM GARCIA,, TOWN OF GREENVILLE, NEW YORK
Danniel Abraham Garcia age 17, of the Town of Greenville, NY passed away Tuesday September 27, 2011 at the Town of Greenville. He was born on May 24, 1994 in Yonkers, NY, the son of Abraham and Wendy Arely Garcia. Daniel was a Junior at Minisink Valley High School. He is survived by his parents at home, Abraham and Wendy Garcia, 2 sisters, Dalia and Denise Garcia both at home, his maternal grandparents, Anna Ramos and Gustavo Garcia and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Friday September 30, 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 10:30am,Saturday October 1,2011 at the funeral home with Obispo Dr. Calixto Rodriguez officiating. Interment will take place at Manning Cemetery, Town of Greenville, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Second New Jerusalem Church, Inc. 12 Ridgewood Ave, White Plains, NY 10606 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
Monday, September 26, 2011
DONNA ANN JENNINGS GRAZIANO, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, FORMERLY OF NEWTON, NEW JERSEY
Donna Ann Jennings Graziano age 52 of Jacksonville, Florida and formerly of Newton, New Jersey passed away September 15, 2011 at the Community Hospice Ctr., Jacksonville, Florida. Donna was born in Middletown, New York on June 4, 1959, the daughter of John and Marilyn Babb Jennings, Sr.. She married Erik Graziano, who survives at home.
She was a Pre-School Teacher at The Fort Caroline United Methodist Church and the Fort Caroline Baptist Church, both in Jacksonville, Florida. Before her teaching career, Donna was formerly a Dental Assistant. A family statement read " Donna dearly loved children, in fact several parents would tell their children when they misbehaved at home, if they didn't behave they could not go to school the next day. The process worked, they immediately started to listen and behave. It only showed how much love they expressed for their teacher." In addition to her husband, Erik, Donna is survived by her parents, John and Marilyn Jennings, Sr., of Port Jervis, her daughter, Tanya Graziano at home, 3 sisters, Sharon Little and her husband Jerry of Pequannock, NJ, Linda Freeman and her husband Louis of Dingmans Ferry, Pa., and Patti DeGroat and her husband James of Port Jervis, her brother, John Jennings, Jr. and his wife Joy of Port Jervis, her sister-in-law Theresa Yamanaka and her husband Doc of Scottsdale, Arizona, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Sunday October 2, 2011 at 2:30pm a the Hope Free Church, 300 First St., Matamoras, Penna. 18336. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 419 E. Main St., Suite 307 B, Middletown, NY 10940 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
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
JAMIE WILLIAM SILKO, MILFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
Jamie William Silko age 26 of Milford, Pennsylvania passed away Saturday September 17, 2011 at home. He was born on September 28, 1984 in Middletown, NY, the son of Gregory and Elizabeth Clausi Silko. Jamie was an athlete and played High School Football at Delaware Valley. He also played Rugby at Kutztown, while at college. He is survived by his parents, Gregory and Elizabeth Silko, his 3 brothers, Gregory Silko of Port Jervis, Christopher Silko and his wife Isabelle of Birmingham, Alabama, and Erik Silko and Amanda Hess of New Hampton, NY, 2 sisters, Jessica Silko of Brooklyn, NY and Michelle Silko of Milford, PA., 2 nieces Annie Lane Silko and Aubrey Silko, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Wednesday, September 21. from 4-5 pm and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St.,Port Jervis, NY. Prayers will be offered Thursday September 22 at 9:15 am at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis,NY. Rev. George LaGrutta will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at Milford Cemetery, Milford, Pennsylvania. 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
VERONICA "SIS" BOGEN, SPARROWBUSH, NEW YORK
Veronica "Sis" Bogen, age 88 of Sparrowbush, NY, passed away Saturday September 17, 2011 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. She was born on November 3, 1922 in Port Jervis, the daughter of the late Idres and Marjorie Quinn Nied.
Sis was a retired Bookeeper for the Bank of Matamoras in Matamoras, PA. She was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis and a member of Catholic Daughters Court Madonna, #114, Port Jervis. She married Odd S. Bogen who pre-deceased her in 1969.
Sis is survived by her son, Robert O. Bogen and his wife, Regina of Holbrook, NY; two daughters, Marianne Ripel and her husband, Ansel of Sparrowbush, and Carol DiGiantommaso and her husband, Jeff of Winston-Salem, N.C.; three grandchildren, Christopher Bogen and his wife, Heather, Steven, and Patrick DiGiantommaso and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her brother, John Nied and her sister-in-law, Sylvia Nied.
Friends may call Tuesday, September 20 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St, Port Jervis. The vigil wake service will be held on Tuesday with Rev. George LaGrutta officiating. Catholic Daughters will conduct services at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Prayers will be offered Wednesday, September 21 at 10:15 a.m. at the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, with Rev. George LaGrutta as celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sparrowbush Engine Co., 79 Main St., Sparrowbush, NY 12780.
Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com
VIRGINIA BUSER, RINGWOOD, NEW JERSEY, FORMERLY OF TOWN OF LUMBERLAND, NEW YORK
Virginia Buser, age 89, of Ringwood, NJ passed away September 16, 2011 at the home of her daughter in Ringwood. Viginia was born on August 6, 1922 in the Town of Lumberland, NY, the daughter of the late Clarence and Henrietta Palmer Tuthill.
She graduated from the New York State University at Albany, earning her B.S. Degree in Literature. She was a retired school teacher for the West Paterson School District in Paterson, NJ., and was a member of the New Jersey State Retired Teacher's Association. Virginia married Charles Buser, who pre-deceased her.
She is survived by her daughter, Charlene Buser of Ringwood, NJ and her sister, Mildred Myers of Marthasville, Mo.; her niece, Linda Wideman and one nephew, Richard Myers. She was pre-deceased by her sister, Gloria Taylor.
Friends may call Tuesday, September 20, from 10-11 a.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Lora Villinger officiating. Interment will take place at Montoza Cemetery, Barryville, NY.
Memorial donations 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., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com
Friday, September 16, 2011
PATRICIA ANN McMAHON, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Patricia Ann Mc Mahon age 47 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Tuesday September 13, 2011 at the Orange Regional Medical Ctr., Middletown, NY. She was born on October 24, 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Samuel E. McMahon and the late Joan F. Bradley McMahon. Patricia was a District Support Provider for A.H.R.C. in Port Jervis, NYand a member of he Branch on the Vine Church in Shohola, PA. She is survived by her son Jason M. Rossi of Highland Lake, NY, her father Samuel E. McMahon of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2 sisters, Karen Bellisario and her husband Elvio and Kathleen McMahon all of Pittsburgh. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Pittsburgh, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 121 Executive Drive, New Windsor, NY 12553. 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
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
THOMAS L. McCLELLAND, MILFORD, PA.
Thomas L. McClelland age 62 of Milford, Pa., passed away Wednesday Sept. 14, 2011 at his home. He was born on August 23, 1949 in Newton, New Jersey, the son of the late Lawrence and Gussie DeGroat McClelland. Tom proudly served our country with the U.S. Marines during the Viet Nam War. He was a retired Truck Driver for McNeeley Wood Products in Campbell Hall, NY. Tom married Judith Mabee McClelland who survives at home. He is also survived by his 3 sons, Tommy McClelland and his wife Dawn of Wantage, NJ, Lawrence McClelland and his wife Woody of Tennessee, Bucky Poyer and his wife Doe of Narrowsburg, NY. His daughter, Tina McClelland of Georgia, 4 sisters, Margaret Burbridge and her husband John of Monticello, Rose Marie Parilla and her husband Juan of Middletown, Sandy Burbridge and her husband Robert of Port Jervis, Nancy Hann and her husband Roger of Middletown, 18 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and 1 great grandchild to be born in October and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his 2 sons, Daniel and Ronnie. Friends may call Friday September 16 from 2-4 pm 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
THOMAS A. SHARP, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
THOMAS A. SHARP
December 4 1927 - September13 2011
Thomas A. Sharp, born in Port Jervis, NY to Albert and Irene Sharp, passed away September 13, 2011 after a lengthy illness.
Surviving him is his wife and partner, Thelma Hunter Sharp. He leaves behind his son, Ross Sharp and his wife, Christine, his daughters, Penny Sharp and Kathleen A Sharp-Green and her husband, Michael. He will be missed by his sister, Jean Pohle, and his nieces and nephews. Tom lived in Port Jervis his entire life, and was retired from Kolmar Laboratories.
Tom, along with Thelma, provided for their family, and gave them a life he could be proud of. He found much joy in his home and garden, and if the Yankees lost occasionally life was good.
Thomas A. Sharp was honorably discharged from the Army of The United States, in which he served his country during World War II. His unit was the Company C, 290th Combat Engineers, which fought battles and campaigns in the Rhineland and Central Europe. He was especially proud of the Thank-You-America-Certificate he received from the French government in recognition for his participation in battles for the liberation of France. He was one of the four men in the "squad" in the excerpt below: "Special squads under the direction of Capt. Telling, Company Commander, moved suddenly by night to an undisclosed location, waited for an impending heavy fog to develop, thus furnishing greater protection for the men, on their mission, of clearing hundreds of German Shoe Mines and Anti-tank mines, which were preventing the 101st from approaching the river edge for the strategic crossing. On hands and knees, the men, working with break-neck speed and obeying all rules of security, labored throughout the night and until dawn, clearing the path for the waiting 101st. So skillfully was the job completed that no fire was drawn from the enemy, even though they were located in heavy concentration, but a hundred or so yards away."
Tom, we miss you. Rest well.
The family would like to thank the nurses on the third floor of Bon Secours for their compassion and wonderful care during Tom’s final days.
Memorial Services and Military Honors will be held on Friday, September 16, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, N Y. Rev. Patt Kauffman will officiate. Internment will be private.
Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home,154 East Main Street, Port Jervis.
For directions, information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit knight-auchmoody.com
Monday, September 12, 2011
THERESE RAFFONE, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK, FORMERLY OF LITTLE NECK, NEW YORK
Therese Raffone age 93 of Port Jervis, NY and formerly of Little Neck, NY passed away at the home of her daughter Denise on Sunday September 11, 2011. Therese was born on September 5, 1918 in Little Neck, NY the daughter of the late Francis and Betsy Opinski Orzechowski. She was a member of St. Anastasia R.C. Church in Little Neck. Therese married Louis Raffone who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Helen Raffone of North Great River, NY and Denise Raffone of Port Jervis, her son Louis Raffone of North Great River, her 2 sisters, Alice Pavis of New Hyde Park, NY, and Frances Grobsky of Port Washington, NY, 6 grandchildren, Paul, Carrie, Cherilynn, Therese, John and Dillon and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Doyle B. Shaffer Funeral Home, Inc., 45-09 Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck, NY on Wed. Sept. 14, from 9am to 11am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:15am at St. Anastasia R.C. Church, Little Neck. Rev. Michael Perry will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing, 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
DOUGLAS D. ADDY, MAGDALENA, NEW MEXICO, FORMERLY OF PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Douglas D. Addy age 69 of Magdalena, New Mexico and formerly of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Wednesday September 7, 2011 at his home. He was born on April 12, 1942, the son of the late Donald and Betty Gill Addy. Doug proudly served our country with the U.S. Coast Guard from 1960-1972. He retired from the Coast Guard as a Chief Electronics Technician. He later retired from the Maintenance Dept. of the Delaware Valley School System. Doug was an avid collector and watch repairman of antique pocket watches. He is survived by his wife Loretta Addy at home, his son Douglas Addy and his daughter Jennifer Lane. He is also survived by his brother Larry Addy and his wife Joan of Port Jervis, his step-children, Venus Marut and Robert Buchko, several grandchildren, his aunts and uncles, Ethel and Jim Gill of Port Jervis and Robert Gill of Dumont, NJ, several cousins and nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his son Sean Addy and his brother, Donald R. Addy. Services and interment wil be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in Douglas's name 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
Saturday, September 10, 2011
JOHNNY CASH VANDERWIELE, LANTANA, FLORIDA, FORMERLY OF PORT JERVIS AND ELDRED, NEW YORK
Johnny Cash VanderWiele age 29 of Lantana Florida and formerly of Port Jervis and Eldred, NY passed away Tuesday September 6, 2011 in Florida. He was born on October 14, 1981, the son of the late Robert I. VanderWiele and Maryann Thiele Collin. Johnny served our country with the U.S. Army from 1999-2000. He was a waiter for the Old Key Lime House Restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida. A family statement read:
Johnny held an amateur boxing license; completed EMT School, Kick Boxer and
worked with a dog breeder. He fought in the MMA competition. Over the years he has worked in several Restaurants in all positions. Nothing he couldn’t do if he set his mind to it. Johnny worked as a waiter on the waterfront at the Old Key Lime House in Lantana, Florida. He often sent pictures and text messages to say how much he loved his job and,”wish you were here- I’m living in Paradise”.
He loved the ocean, beach, sun, TRANSFORMERS, aviator sunglasses and flip flops. He
made the most of his times with his 2 nephews and niece when he was with them. It didn’t matter if it was swimming, playing video games, taking them to a movie or sitting around a table. There were no rainy days for Johnny.
He was contagious. He would give up his bed, clothes, food or money to make sure the people around him had a good time. His beautiful smile and his heartfelt laugh would turn any frown into a smile. FAMILY was his life. As the phone rings and people stop by we know how much Johnny was Loved. He had so much respect for others and would help anyone in need. We are sad to know we have lost a very special son, bother, uncle, grandson, and friend to the ways of life.
If you were down Johnny was there for you. He walked with an assurance of who he was and transformed the lives around him. Bumble Bee where are you to transform the hurt our family is going through......
Johnny has paid the price for many. He lived his life, his way: Carefree and Fun. We ask for your prayers as we search to find the persons responsible for our loss.
Johnny wasn't here for a long time He was here for a GOOD Time.
We love you Johnny and will miss you until we meet again...
He is survived by his mother Maryann "Pudge" Cullin and her husband Mark Cullin of Port Jervis, 2 sisters, Tish Doyle and her husband Tom and Wendy VanderWiele and her companion Justin Henderson all of Clifton Park, NY, his maternal grandfather, Howard Thiele of Glen Spey, his step-grandparents, George and Pat Cullin of Key Largo, Florida, 2 nephews Brett and Jim McCarthy, his niece, Justine Henderson , several aunts, uncles and cousins, his companion Angie Bowen, and his beloved pet dog "Rocco". Johnny was pre-deceased by his grandmother Genevieve Thiele and his Paternal grandparents, Sam and Betty Vanderwiele. Friends may call Sunday Sept. 11, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Memorial services will be held Tuesday Sept.13 at 1:30pm at the Pond Eddy United Methodist Church, Pond Eddy, NY. Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Maryann Cullin, 118 Kingston Ave., Port Jervis, NY 12771 to help defray funeral expenses. 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
Monday, September 05, 2011
KYLE M. PARRISH, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Kyle M. Parrish, age 27 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Friday Sept. 2, 2011 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. He was born on October 4, 1983 in Port Jervis, the son of Keith A. and Terri J. Sarro Parrish. He proudly served our country with the United States Army and retired as a Specialist stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Kyle attended St. Mary's R.C. Church in Port Jervis. A family statement read " Kyle's friends and family were very important to him and those who were close to him were touched in many ways by his unique personality. His great love of music was only surpassed by his extensive thirst for knowledge. His intelligent and off-beat humor was very entertaining. His gentleness towards everyone and everything was greatly admired. His love for animals was self-rewarding. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his parents Keith and Terri Parrish at home, his brother Corey M. Parrish and his wife Brenda of Fort Meade, MD., his paternal Grandfather, Ralph Parrish of Port Jervis, aunts, and uncles, Beverlee Mandzy and her husband Carl, Lynn Oliver and her husband Bill, Jerry Parrish, Mark and Gloria Parrish, Kevin Parrish, several cousins and his beloved pets, "Crimson" and "Tiger". Friends may call Wednesday Sept. 7, 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 Sept. 8, at 10:30 AM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst and Rev. Gerlad Parrish will officiate. Interment with Military Honors will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial contributions may be made in Kyle's memory 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
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
DONALD DeSTEFANO, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Donald DeStefano age 77 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Monday August 29, 2011 at the home of his son Michael in Glen Spey. Donald was born on January 24, 1934 in Jamaica, New York, the son of the late Anthony and Irene Nelson DeStefano. Donald was a retired Battery Finisher for C& D Power Systems in Huguenot, NY. He also retired from One Source at Kolmar Labs, Inc. as an assembler.
He married Cordelia Conklin DeStefano who survives at home. He is also survived by his daughter, Sharon Leonard of Fayetteville, NC, 2 sons, Donald W. DeStefano of Port Jervis and Michael DeStefano and his wife Patricia of Glen Spey, NY, 3 brothers, Anthony DeStefano of W. Islip, NY and Richard and Joseph DeStefano of Indiana, his sister Helen Maillett of Indiana 8 grandsons, 1 grand daughter, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Thursday September 1 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Prayers will be offered at 7:30 pm a the funeral home with Rev. Lora Villinger officiating, 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
BRYAN EDWARD ANGEL ROLLINS, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Bryan Edward Angel Rollins (Bear Jr.), infant son of Bryan Rollins and Crystal Jennings passed away on Wednesday August 24, 2011 at Westchester Medical Ctr., Valhalla, NY. He is survived by his parents at home, his brother Ryan LaForge, his Paternal grandparents, Lizzie Decker and Lloyd Rollins, his Maternal Grandfather Eugene Jennings, grandparents, Diana and Steven Finch, Paternal Great Grandparents, Patricia and Charles Decker, Maternal Great Grandparents, Rose and Henry Rossnagle. Uncles, David, Jonathon, Scooter, Matthew, aunts, Tosha, Chas, and Hope, Samantha, Savannah. Funeral services were held on Wednesday August 31 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY
Monday, August 29, 2011
CALEB BURTON KANOFF, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Caleb Burton Kanoff, infant son of Brett and Samantha Finch Kanoff passed away Monday August 22, 2011 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. He is survived by his parents at home, his twin brother, Cameron Kanoff, his paternal grandparents, Herbert and Kelly Kanoff and his maternal grandparents, Michael Guest and Tamara Finch. Interment took place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 East Main St., Port Jervis, NY. for information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
LISA WILLERS JOHNSON, BARRYVILLE, NEW YORK
Lisa Willers Johnson age 76 of Barryville, NY passed away Sunday August 21, 2011 at the Sullivan County Adult Care Facility, Liberty, NY. She was born on December 2, 1934 in Germany, the daughter of the late Heindrich and Louise Meyer Willers. Lisa owned and operated Johnson's Grocery in Queens, NY with her husband Arnold. She proudly served our country during the Korean War with the United States Merchant Marines. Lisa is survived by her husband, Arnold Johnson at home, her sister Ella Schwartz of San Jose` California, 2 brothers in Germany, several nieces and nephews and her very dear friend Michelle Cleary of Barryville, NY. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions 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
Monday, August 22, 2011
BERNICE GAWENUS, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Bernice Gawenus age 78 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Saturday August 20, 2011 at St. Joseph's Place, Port Jervis, NY. She was born on June 15, 1933 in The Town of Greenville, NY, the daughter of the late George and Doris Mason Babcock. Bernice married Paul O. Gawenus, who pre-ceased her. She is survived by 3 sons, Mark and Paula Gawenus of Port Jervis, Dan Gawenus and his wife Linda of Lewiston, Maine and Brian Gawenus of Jim Thorpe, Pa.; 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Wednesday August 24, 2011 at 2 pm 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
Thursday, August 18, 2011
VIRGINIA "JENNY" TAYLOR, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Virginia "Jenny" Taylor age 62 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Thursday August 18, 2011 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. She was born on May 19, 1949 in Sussex, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Homer and Reva Hendershot Crown. Jenny was a retired Dairy Farmer for Systman Farms in Beemerville, New Jersey. She was a member of the Greenville Seniors. Jenny is survived by her son, Steven Taylor and his wife Heather of Montague, NJ , 3 grandchildren, Joshua, Alexa and Delaney. She is also survived by her 3 brothers, Leo Schmick of Missouri, Ruben Williams of Irvington, Kentucky and George Williams of Port Jervis, 1 sister, Amelia Schmick of Greenwood Lake, NY and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her brother Bernard Hendershot.
Friends may call Saturday August 20 from 6-8 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Prayers will be offered Sat. evening with James Hendershot officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 419 E. Main St.., Suite 307 B, Middletown, NY 10940. 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
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
BENNETT H. BARNES, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, FORMERLY OF CUDDEBACKVILLE, NEW YORK
Bennett H. Barnes age 88 of Okeechobee, Florida and formerly of Cuddebackville, NY, passed away August 10, 2011 at Raulerson Hospital in Okeechobee, Florida. He was born on October 10, 1922 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Joseph W. Barnes, Sr. and Mabel E. Halcott Barnes. Ben was a retired Director of Plant Operations for Mercy Community Hospital, Port Jervis. He proudly served our country during WW II with the U.S. Army and is a member of Roosa-Fleming V.F.W. Post #161 in Port Jervis. Ben married Ellen McKeeby Barnes, who survives at home. He is also survived by his 2 sons, Donald A. Barnes and his wife Cindy of Glen Spey, NY, Guy B. Barnes and his Kathy of Cuddebackville,NY, 2 daughters, Jonnie A. Woolsey of Cuddebackville, and Tracey Abers and her husband Donald, Jr of Okeechobee, Fla., his brother Joseph W. Barnes of Branchville, NJ ; 7 grandchildren, Melody Reed, Melissa Branham, Michael Barnes, Tony Woolsey, Gina McCann, Dale and Glenn Schmitt, 12 Great Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and his dear and close friends, Gene and Lucille Glynn. He was pre-deceased by his son, Kevin Joseph Barnes, his sister Alice Baker and his brother, Donald A. Barnes. Services will be announced a later date in the Tri-Sate Gazette and Times Herald Record. Memorial contributions 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
Thursday, August 11, 2011
MARY M. LANOT, MILFORD, PA.
Mary M. Lanot age 73 of Milford, Pa. passed away Friday August 5, 2011 at the Milford Senior Care Facility, Milford, Pa. She was born on May 5, 1938 in Hershey, Pennsylvania , the daughter of the late Daniel and Ann Humes. She married the Late Albert P. Lanot. She is survived by her 2 sisters-in-law Elaine and Evelyne Lanot and several nieces and nephews. Private services 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
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
EDNA GALVIN RICCIARDI, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Edna Galvin Ricciardi age 94 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Sunday August 7, 2011 at the Milford Senior Care Facility, Milford, Pa. She was born on January 28, 1917 in Roscoe, NY, the daughter of the late Henry and Kate Woehrle Keener. Edna was a retired Nurse's Aide for the Middletown Psychiatric Ctr., Middletown, NY. She was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis and the Clara Bradley Lodge of R.R. Trainman, Ladies Auxiliary. Edna was married first to the late Girard Galvin and 2nd to the late Michael J. Ricciardi. She is survived by her 2 sons, John Galvin of Matamoras, Pa. and James Galvin of Port Jervis, NY, 4 grandchildren, Steven Galvin of Port Jervis, John W. Galvin and his wife Lisa of Hagerstown, Md, Mary Snyder and her husband Keith of Laconia , NY and Shannon Buck and her husband Dale of Cuddebackvile, NY, 5 Gt. Grandchildren, Rebecca and Samantha Snyder, John R. and Alexis Galvin, and Ella Jane Buck, her nephew Robert Keener of Sparrowbush. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial donations 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
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
ANN M. KESTLER, GLEN SPEY, NEW YORK
Ann M. Kestler age 59 of Glen Spey, NY, passed away Monday August 1, 2011 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. Ann was born on December 3, 1951 in Port Jervis, the daughter of the late Francis and Mildred Conklin Weber. Ann worked as a Secretary for Skydyne Aeronautics in Port Jervis. She was a communicant of St. Anthony's R.C. Church in Yulan. Ann married David Kestler who survives at home. She is also survived by her son, Matthew of Glen Spey, her sister, Joan Kearney of Glen Spey and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her son Daniel Kestler. Friends may call Thursday August 4, form 10-11am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. Funeral services will follow at 11am a the funeral home, with Rev. Thomas Jones officiating. Interment will take place at 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
JEFFREY R. KETCHAM, MATAMORAS, PENNSYLVANIA
Jeffrey R. Ketcham age 55, of Matamoras, Pennsylvania passed away Thursday July 28, 2011 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. Hew was born on September 17,1955 in Port Jervis, the son of the late Robert Ketcham and Lena Sarro Ketcham, who survives. Jeff was Draftsman for Westinghouse Corporation, in Randolph, New Jersey. He married Kathleen Drake Ketcham, who survives at home. He is also survived by his 2 sons, Robert L. Ketcham and Daniel R. Ketcham both at home, his mother Lena Ketcham of Post Jervis, his sister, Emilie Ketcham O'Dea of Matamoras,, 2 nephews, Matthew O'Dea and Matthew Drake, 3 nieces, Maribeth Michelle and Heather,
several great nieces and nephews his brother-in-law and best friend, David Drake
and his special pet Bassett Hound, "Madison". Private services were held at the convenience of the family. 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
Sunday, July 31, 2011
RYAN M. McCANN, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Ryan M. McCann, 24, was taken from us unexpectedly on July 29, 2011. Ryan is the son of Michael and Melissa McCann, of Port Jervis, the brother of Cassandra, Nicole, Joshua, and Cody of Port Jervis, and the father of the beautiful Bryanna McCann and, yes, he snuck his name into hers somehow. He was our devilishly charming, steel-blue eyed, impulsive, wondrously kind-hearted, son, brother, and daddy. You left us without saying goodbye and we miss you tremendously.
He is survived by his family, at home; his grandparents, Harry (Brud) and Elizabeth Lynch, of Port Jervis, William McCann and Nancy Fine-McCann, of Broadway, VA., and Peter Osborne, of Easton, PA; great aunt, Joan Donahue of Port Jervis; aunts and uncles, Susan and Jack Scully, of Eldred, William and Sandy Lynch, of Prunedale, CA, Mary Grace Carlton, of Port Jervis, Patty and Brendan Hess, of Port Jervis, Tom and Gina McCann, of Port Jervis, and Megan McCann, of Broadway, VA; his companion, Kasey Ouellette, of Glen Spey; and numerous cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his special aunt, Marie Perkowski, his uncle, Michael Carlton, and his grandmother, Janis (McCann) Osborne. I’m certain Ryan and Uncle Mike are flying down Aunt Re’s hill on a sled, Aunt Re’s inside making hot chocolate and Grandma J’s writing it all down to work it into the plot of the next Great American novel she’s writing.
Ryan attended Trinity Catholic School through the 6th grade, St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High School, and Port Jervis High School, where he graduated in 2005. He received a certificate in Basic Residential Electricity from Orange Ulster BOCES, and was last employed at Summit Research Labs in Huguenot, New York. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Jervis where he served as an altar boy, and received his first communion and his confirmation.
Always the inquisitive child, Ryan started out his school career at the age of 5 by pulling the fire alarm to see what it did. He found out quickly when all of the fire trucks arrived. It was the start of a long and lovely relationship with principal Carol Doll, who gave him the honesty award at his 6th grade graduation for always owning up to his mischief. His eyes were as blue as the sky and sparkled whenever he laughed, which we all did when he’d spin one of his grandiose tales. He always had a plan, or a scheme, or an angle that was going to be his ticket to getting out of here and making a better life for himself and his baby girl.
Always the impulsive child, he could run like the wind and often did. Sesame Place, Times Square, Disney World, our house, it didn’t matter, when the train stopped, Ryan jumped off, with or without us. He was kind to a fault and his heart was as bottomless as the ocean. He would do anything for anyone that he thought was his friend (which was pretty much everyone). He always remembered everyone’s birthday (and Christmas) and always found a way to give everyone a gift, even when he wasn’t really able to. He got the clerk to throw in the vase for the chocolate roses for Grandma’s birthday, and negotiated a package price for all 20 roses rather than pay for each one individually.
He loved a family party, and never failed to be the gracious host. His birthdays were a week long event, or so it seemed. One of our favorite memories are of the bread and butter hors d’oeuvres that Ryan painstakingly made and served to everyone at a family Christmas party at the age of about 7. I’m also fairly certain that was about the time he played what is locally the best “Fritz” the Nutcracker has ever seen.
He adored his mother and he was her boy. And he WAS a boy. He would walk across the top of the swing set 10 feet in the air as if it were a tightrope at the circus. To him it was a four lane highway and he was strolling down the middle of it, no fear, not a care in the world. His kindergarten teacher told us he would jump from desktop to desktop to desktop. They were the one-piece, combo desk/chairs that would topple over if you put too many books on them let alone a moving child. He never missed a step or a desktop, landing safely on the other side of the room on an unfortunately regular basis. He was like lightning in a hockey rink, and when he did fall down, his mom always kissed his skinned knees, bandaged his cuts, gave him a hug and a kiss, and forgave him for cross-checking. Ryan, we love you and we hope you’ve found peace.
Friends may visit Tuesday, August 2 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, New York, and are asked, if they would like, to bring a short note, reflection, happy memory or thought of Ryan and/or a small personal item to be included in a memory box for the family. Prayers will be offered at 9:15 am Wednesday, August 3 at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 46 Ball Street, Port Jervis, New York, with Rev. George Hafemann officiating.
Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Jervis, New York.
Donations may be made to the family, c/o Michael McCann, 25 Main Street, Goshen, New York 10924, for the benefit of Bryanna’s education.
Arrangements are by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, New York. For directions, information or to send a condolence note to the family please visit knight-auchmoody.com
Friday, July 29, 2011
ROBERT J. DEGRAW, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Robert J. DeGraw age 82 of Port Jervis, NY passed away July 26, 2011 at the Methodist North Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. He was born on January 15, 1929 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Harry C. and Ada Edwards DeGraw. Bob was a retired Glass Specialist for Gillinder Brothers Glass Factory in Port Jervis. He was a member of the Deerpark Reformed Church, Port Jervis, and a member of the Port Jervis Lodge of Elks #645 B.P.O.E.. He proudly served our country during the Korean War with the US Army. Bob married Marguerite Cleary who pre-deceased him. He is survived by his son, Douglas DeGraw and his wife Christine of Atoka, Tenn, his daughter, Theresa Summa and her husband John of Parsippany, NJ, his brother Richard DeGraw and his wife Diana of Port Jervis, 4 grandchildren, Scott, Matthew, Rachael and Jack, several nieces and nephews and his long time friend, Frances Card. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Harold Degraw and his sister, Rita Maney.
Friends may call Sunday July 31, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Ellks services will be held Sunday evening at 7:30 pm at the funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Monday August 1 at 10:30 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Ann Rost will officiate. Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, att: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Tx, 75265-0309 or to the Friends of the Port Jervis Public Library, 138 Pike 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
Thursday, July 28, 2011
JAY L. ELLIS, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK
Jay L. Ellis age 78 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Tuesday July 26, 2011 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. Jay was a retired Veterinarian Assistant for Lederle Labs, Inc in Pearl River, NY. He was an active ember of The Grace Episcopal Church, Port Jervis. He proudly served our country during the Korean War with the U.S. Army. He is also a member of the D.A.V., a member of The Roosa-Fleming V.F.W. Post #137, Montrose, NY and the Sons of the American Legion in Waddington, NY. A family statement read " Pop loved to be around people and make them laugh, he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him." He married Mary Dostal Ellis, who pre-deceased him. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Diane Sebastian and her husband Rob of the Town of Greenville, NY, and Susan Clark and her husband Chuck also of the Town of Greenville, his son, Charles M. Ellis of Nanuet, NY, 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters Barbara Price and Shirley O'Neil both of Rome, NY, several nieces nephews, cousins and many special friends. He was pre-deceased by his Son Christopher J. Ellis, 6 brothers and 2 sisters.
Friends may call Friday July 29 from 9:30am to 10:30 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. Prayers will be offered at 10:30am at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 11am at The Grace Episcopal Church, Port Jervis, NY. Rev. David Lee Carlson will officiate. Interment will take place the Orange County Veterans Cemetery, Goshen,NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., 2000 L St., N.W. , Suite 410, Wash., D.C. 20036. 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
GARY T. ULRICHS, CUDDEBACKVILLE, NEW YORK
Gary T. Ulrichs age 52 of Cuddebackville, NY passed away Saturday July 23, 2011 at Port Jervis. He was born on February 23, 1959 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Kenneth and Beatrice Southard Ulrichs. Gary was a self-employed Mechanic for Small Engine Repairs. Every Christmas Gary enjoyed donating gifts to the Cuddebackville Fire Dept. to be distributed to those in need. . He married Bonnie Sue Carey, who survives at home. He is also survived by his daughter, Melissa Ann Ulrichs at home, 3 brothers, Douglas Ulrichs of Huguenot, Robert Ulrichs of Sparrowbush, and Michael Ulrichs of Huguenot, his sister, Sharon Reyes and her fiancé Arthur Mann of Port Jervis, his mother -in-law Mabel Carey of Cuddebackville, and several nieces nephews. He was pre-deceased by 2 brothers Danny and Ronald Ulrichs. Friends may call Tuesday July 26, 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 Wednesday July 27 at 10:30 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Interment will take place at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, 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
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