Our Obituaries

Jose M. Garcia age 76 of Glen Spey, NY passed away Tuesday February 28, 2012 at his home. He was born on August 10, 1935 in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Alberto and Monserrate Rivera Garcia, Jose owned and operated a restaurant and tavern in Puerto Rico. He married Esther Camacho, who survives. He is also survived by his 3 daughters, Lilysol Garcia andher husband Reinero Vazquez of Glen Spey, NY, Carmen Maritza Garcia and Cindy Garcia both of Puerto Rico, 3 sons, Elvin Garcia of Lebanon, Pa., Jose Albert Garcia and Jonathan Mendez Garcia both of Puerto Rico, 3 sisters, Santia Garcia and Miguelina Rivera both of Puerto Rico and B Garcia several grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Jose was a member of the Seniors of Sabana Grande and Jose's family would like to thank all the Nurses and Staff of the Senior Citizens Assoc. in Puerto Rico. Services will be private at the convenience of he family. Cremation will take 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,directions or to send a condolence note to the family visti knight-auchmoody.com

Frances G. Gannon age 92, of Port Jervis, NY passed away Sunday February 26, 2012 at the Danbury Health Care Facility, Danbury, Conn. She was born on November 16, 1919 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel Kymer Adams. Frances attended the Sparrowbush United Methodist Church. She married Lee R. Gannon, who pre-deceased her. Frances is survived by her 2 sons, Ralph and John Gannon both of Danbury, Conn and her daughter Patricia Horton also of Danbury, 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.. She was pre-deceased by 2 sons, Robert and Lee Gannon and her daughter, Mary Miller. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at Laurel Grove 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 tot he family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

George D. Fedoruk age 69 of Glen Spey, NY, passed away Sunday February 26, 2012 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, New York, NY. George was born on October 8, 1942 in the Ukraine, the son of the late Leo and Emilia Bojczyk Fedoruk. George graduated from Temple University with his Master's Degree in Education. He was a retired Supervisor of Special Education for the Camden Board of Education in Camden, NJ. George was a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis, he was a Member of the Knights of Columbus , St. Joseph the Worker, Council 471, Port Jervis and 4th Degree Knight with the Msgr. John Sexton Assembly, Knights of Columbus, Port Jervis, a Past District Deputy for the Knights of Columbus and a former Grand Knight with the Cardinal O'Connor Council in Yulan, NY. He married Olga Iwanciw Fedoruk, who survives at home. He is also survived by his son, George L. Fedoruk and his wife Kimberly of Philadelphia, Pa., 2 daughters, Christina Kulan and her husband Michael of Sellersville, Pa., and Andrea Fedoruk of Wellesley, Mass., 4 grandchildren, Steven,Anthony, Ava, and Amelia and his brother-in-law Waller Iwanciw of Passaic, NJ. Friends may call Tuesday Feb. 28, from 6-8 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. Prayers will be offered Tues. evening at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday Feb. 29, at 1 PM at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 46 Ball St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. George Hafemann will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. 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. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY for information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com

John J. Thomas age 75 of Glen Spey, NY passed away Monday February 20, 2012 at the Middletown Park Manor, Middletown, NY. He was born on October 29, 1936 in Bayshore, NY, the son of the late Emil and Bridget Agnes McGevan Thomas. John proudly served our country during the Korean War with the US. Army. He was a retired Transportation Supervisor for the U.S. Postal System in New York City, NY. John married Kathleen Fitzpatrick Thomas , who pre-deceased him in 1990. He is survived by his brother, James Thomas and his wife Carol of Orlando, Florida, 1 son and 2 daughters and 1 niece. Her is also survived by his long time companion Donna Mann of Port Jervis and many close friends at the James C. Bilz American Legion Post #685 and the Roosa-Fleming V.F. W. #161 both of Port Jervis. Memorial services with Military Honors will be held Wednesday February 29 at 10:30am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. Rev. Wayne Varga will officiate. 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

George L. Poyer, Sr. age 88 of Matamoras, Pennsylvania passed away Saturday February 18, 2012 at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center in Liberty, NY. He was born on January 24, 1924 in Blairstown, New Jersey, the son of the late Jacob and Viola May Umpherd Poyer. George was a retired caretaker for Harold A. Gibbs in Hackettstown, New Jersey. He married Margaret Weaver Poyer who pre-deceased him. George is survived by his son, George L. Poyer, Jr. and his wife Nance of Rock Hill, NY, 2 daughters, Jane Predmore and her husband Steven of W. Virginia, and Rose Decker and her husband Steven of the State of Florida, his brother, Edward Poyer also of the State of Florida, 7 Grandchildren, Beth, Jeff, Joanne, Tracy, Laura, Ronald, and Pamela and several great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his grand daughter Sherri Gros. Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 23 at 6 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Interment will take place at Tranquility Cemetery, Tranquility, New Jersey. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 419 E. Main St., 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

Elizabeth Hoare, age 98 of Sparrowbush, NY passed away Wednesday February 8, 2012 at St. Joseph's Place, Port Jervis, New York. Elizabeth was born on May 23, 1913 in Sparrowbush, the daughter of the late George and Mary Jane Tupper Hoare. Elizabeth was a retired Bookkeeper for Andmore Sportswear, Inc. and Case Motors in Port Jervis, and previously worked for the British Consulate in New York City. She attended the Sparrowbush United Methodist Church. Graveside services were held Monday February 13, at 2pm at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush. Arrangements were 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

Tadeusz A. Wyka age 86 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Sunday February 12, 2012 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. Tad was a loving, husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He was an excellent provider and a caring and loving person. Tad was born on September 18, 1925 in Lwow, Poland, the son of the late Felix and Helena Wyka. He worked as a Draftsman Designer for Skydyne, Inc., Wilder MFg. and the Hornet Group, Inc all located in Port Jervis. He was a member of the Tri-States Rod & Gun Club in Port Jervis and received an award for second place in the Spring Trap League in 1986. He was also an avid bowler and a member of the Neversink Men's Bowling League during the 1970's and was the recipient of many trophies from the league. Tad married Joyce Prothero Wyka and celebrated 54 years of marriage on February 7, 2012. He is survived by his wife Joyce at home, his son, Tadeusz Wyka and his wife Dawn of Matamoras, Pa., his daughter, Marianne Besaw and her husband Richard of Scotchtown, NY, his grand daughter Jennifer Wyka, 2 grandsons, Paul and Mark Besaw, and his nephew, Dr. Toby Davis and his wife Ann of Lowville, NY. Memorial services, to be announced at a later time, will be held at the Deerpark Reformed Church with Rev. Ann Rost officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY or to the Deerpark Reformed Church, 30 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

Cleopatra S. Young age 93 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Orange Regional Medical Ctr., Middletown, NY. She was born on January 28, 1918 in Dolimite, Alabama, the daughter of the late Alonzo Swift and Katie Riley Swift. Cleo was a retired Data Entry Clerk for the United States Navy at San Diego, Calif. She received her BA in Music and was a private music teacher. Cleopatra was a member of the Wickham Methodist Church in Port Jervis and organist for the church.Survivors include her sister Lovie Swift, Westbrookville, New York, her step-daughter Sherri Young, San Francisco, California, 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Friends may call Thursday Feb. 16, from 11:30am to 12:30pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeal services will follow at 12:30 at the funeral home with Rev. Patt Kauffman officiating. Interment will take place at the Westbrookville Cemetery, Westbrookvile, 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

Henri F. Waclaw of Glen Spey, NY passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012 at home. The son of Alois and Kerstin Akeson Waclaw, Henri was born in Gotland, Sweden.
After Junior College, Henri served his compulsory time in the Swedish Army Artillery between 1948 to 1950. He was selected for further military education and training to become an officer in the Reserve Forces. Henri became a 1st Lieutenant. His private studies continued at Orebro Tech, an engineering school in Sweden. After three years there he received his degree in machinery. He became an Engineer in 1953.
Henri began his career with Otis Elevator in 1955 as a process engineer in the Yonkers, NY Plant. After a number of engineering assignments in Yonkers and New York City, he was named manager, industrial engineering in Yonkers in 1970. During this time he received a patent for Banding and Balancing of Dynamoelectric Machines in 1967. In 1972, he was named manager, manufacturing for the Yonkers plant, a position he held until 1983, when he was named Plant Manager in Hamilton Ontario. In 1987, Henri moved to the Farmington Engineering Center as director, service, installation and productibility. Henri ran the Liverpool, U.K. plant as director and general manager from 1988 to 1989 before taking on a special assignment of NAO’s Northeast Region. Henri then became Operations Manager for the Bloomington,IN. facility in 1990 and retired in 1992. Between that time he was quite involved with the Luxor in Las Vegas who’s elevators ride on a 39 degree angle. Also the Tower of Terror at Disney in Orlando, Florida.
The Otis Family was a big part of Henri's life and he was very proud to be part of that team. He often said that Otis was very good to him and to his wife, Mary.
Henri and his wife, Mary Imrich Waclaw of 30 years enjoyed the quiet of Glen Spey and retired there. Henri enjoyed Duck hunting in the Baskerkill, was a member of the Deep Hollow Hunting Club and enjoyed playing tennis and golf when he was younger. After retiring, he would travel back to Gotland, Sweden where he enjoyed visits with his brother, Frea and families. He enjoyed the fishing that Gotland had and all the old friends and new friends that he made while there. Henri was always happy to be back home again in Glen Spey with all the extended families and dear friends that he looked forward to seeing. Whether it is at the Post Office or the Town Hall he would always say hello and catch up on the newest happenings. Living along the reservoir he would stop each fisherman to find out how the fishing was and if their luck had landed any "big ones". Some of these fishermen later would stop by to share their stories and drop off the night’s dinner. The sprit of Christmas would bring Henri to the Annual Lumberland Christmas Party for the children. He enjoy watching the children delight in their gifts from Santa. He would talk about when he first to Glen Spey with his Aunt and Uncle Clas Akeson only to have the 1955 flood stopping them from entering the area. Henri enjoyed raising Guinea Fowl and hatched up to 75 of them before he even knew it. He enjoyed his "windows on the world" meaning all the wild life that came through looking for a meal or two. Henri would put his math and engineering skills to work by coming up with all kinds of building projects that with a little help got done in no time.
Henri leaves behind his older brother, Frea and his wife, Ann-Marie, their children, Christina and her children, Niklas and Maans, nephew, Lars Johan and his wife, Helena and their children, Malin and Jonas. Henri also leaves behind his brothers-in law, George, Joseph and Edward Imrich and sisters-in-law, Marge D’Anna and Helen Szulhan, all of Sweden. His extended family of Fountains and many close friends near and far that will miss his quick wit with many stories.
The Family would like to take this time to thank all Henri’s many good friends and neighbors who shared in helping and their concerns. A very special thank you to Christa and the Hospice team, and Terri Fountain, without their compassion it would be so hard for those around Henri to do what needed to be done.
Donations can be made to Lumberland Fire Dept. 5000 County Rt 31, Glen Spey, NY 12737 and Ambulance, or to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan County, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550
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 to the family visit knight-Auchmoody.com

Joseph P. Meyer age 99 of Eldred, NY passed away Sunday February 5, 2012 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. He was born on March 31, 1912 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Henry and Amelia Steinmetz Meyer. Joe was a retired Night Watchman for the Sullivan County Highway Dept in Barryville, NY. He proudly served our country during WW II with the U.S. Army. Joseph was a member of St. Anthony's of Padua R.C. Church in Yulan, NY and a member of the Sylvan-Liebla American Legion Post in Eldred. Joseph married Charlotte Chybowski Meyer who survives at home. He is also survived by his sister, Lillian Wachter of Barryville and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday February 9 from 2-4 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, February 10 at 11am at St. Anthony's R.C Church, Yulan. Rev. Thomas Jones will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Eldred. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eldred American Legion Vol Ambulance Corp, P.O Box 63, Eldred, NY12732 or to the Yulan Fire Dept, , Yulan, NY 12792 . 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

Marion J. Gottlieb age 90 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Saturday February 4, 2012 at St. Joseph's Place, Port Jervis. She was born on June 22, 1921 in Rio, NY, the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Gumaer Obermeyer. Marion retired as a waitress from the Flo-Jean Restaurant in Port Jervis where she worked for many years. She was a life member of Most Sacred Heart R.C. Church in Port Jervis and a member of the Alter & Rosary Society of the church. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters, Court Madonna #114, Port Jervis. Marion married Jacob W. Gottlieb, who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her 3 sons, Joseph Gottlieb and his wife Lorraine of Forestburgh, NY, Roger Gottlieb of Port Jervis, and Timothy Gottlieb and his wife Lynn of Port Jervis., 2 daughters, Nancy Simini and her husband Michael of Bel Air, Md and Susan McDonald of Port Jervis. She is also survived by her brother, Gerald Obermeyer of Georgetown, Texas and her sister Patricia Mathisen of State College, Pa., 7 grandchildren, Janine Cheshire, Jason and Stephanie Gottlieb, Christina and Matthew Simini, Kevin and Sarah McDonald, 5 Great Grandchildren, Lauren, Emylee, Joseph, Molly and Samantha and several nieces and nephews. Marion was pre-deceased by her 2 brothers. John and Joseph Obermeyer and her son-in-law James McDonald. Friends may call Monday February 6, 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 Monday afternoon at the funeral home. Prayers will be offered Tuesday morning at 9:15 am at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis. Rev. George Hafemann will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Place, 160 E. 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 tot he family visit knight-auchmoody.com

Leslie C. Crine, 91, of Port Jervis passed away on February 4, 2012 at Andover Nursing Home, Andover, NJ. The son of the late Leslie H. Crine and Edna Curran Crine, he was born on June 13, 1920 in Port Jervis, NY. On October 5, 1941 he married Jean A. Hawkins in Port Jervis, NY.
Leslie was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, a carpenter, and railroad conductor by trade, an avid photographer, bird watcher and genealogist. He was a member of the American Legion Post 685, former member of Port Jervis Fire Department Hose #6, Minisink Valley Historical Society, United Transportation Union, and Laurel Grove Cemetary Board. He was a lifetime attendee of Drew United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jean and their five children: sons, Leslie and his wife, Janice, Stephen and his wife, Katherine, Richard and his wife, Christina, all of California; daughters, Candace and her husband, Hugh Spangenberg of Huguenot, NY and Jo Ann and her husband, Joseph McCafferty of Sparrowbush; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Donald (Drew) Crine of Matamoras, PA; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Carlton and Russell.
Funeral services will be at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations can be made to Port Jervis Salvation Army, 99 Ball St., Port Jervis, NY 12771; or the Port Jervis/Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771.
Arrangements are by 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

Lorraine G. Cram Wisner age 66 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Friday February 3, 2012 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, Newburgh, NY. She was born on December 10, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Adam and Elizabeth Langlois Cram. She was a communicant of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis. Lorraine was a retired cook for the Nevele Hotel in Ellenville, NY. She is survived by 2 daughters, Laurie Carr and her husband Donald of Port Jervis, and Elizabeth Mizler and her husband Charles of Hawley, Penna. She is also survived by her son Timothy Tice and his wife Doreen of Port Jervis, 8 grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Lorraine was pre-deceased by her sister Elizabeth Bender. Visitation was held Tuesday February 7 from 2-3 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services were held at 3 pm at the funeral home with Rev. George LaGrutta officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. 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