Our Obituaries

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

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

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, 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, 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

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

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
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

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 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

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

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