Our Obituaries

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 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

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 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

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

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.

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

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

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 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, 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

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

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

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 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

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 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