Our Obituaries

Wayne C. Fountain of Glen Spey, NY, loving husband, father and friend was lost to us all on Sunday afternoon. Wayne worked at Boro North Auto Collision and enjoyed his love of painting flames which as he would say “a lot of licks”. He took pride in his work as an artist with his many paint jobs that can be seen around the region. Wayne lived his life to the fullest in everything that he did. Wayne called himself a “weekend warrior” due to the love of riding his “bike” and the freedom that it gave him. He was so very proud of his daughters and Grandsons, his nieces and nephews and what they all accomplished so far in their lives. He loved showing his grandsons how to use an airbrush. He was an inspiration to his Grandsons who always wanted him to show them how to draw flames, skulls and just about anything else that had to do with motorcycles. Wayne was also one of the nine owners of their hunting club “Run-a-Muck”. His nickname was “Buckle Drag” due to his way of walking….need we say anymore. He is survived by his loving wife and bestess friend, Terri Chase Fountain, daughter Karie Schreibel and her husband David of Barryville, NY, daughter Casey Goddard and her husband Frank of Sparrowbush, NY. Brothers, Robert of Sparrowbush and George and Maureen Fountain of Glen Spey, NY. Grandsons, Cody, Dylan, Devon and Riley. Sister in law and Brother in law, Lorry Chase King and husband Wayne. Brother in law and sister in law John and Cheryl Chase. Many nieces and nephews, Aunts, Uncles and a slew of cousins. He will be missed by us all. Wayne was predeceased by his older brother Gene Fountain. Memorial service will be Friday, August 31 at 11:00 am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, New York. Joyce Davis will officiate. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lumberland Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Department P.O. Box 91, Glen Spey, NY 12737. Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, New York. For directions, information or to send a condolence note, please visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Sandra L. Johnson, age 58 of Montague, New Jersey, passed away, Wednesday August 22, 2012 at the Stewart Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast, Florida. Sandy was born on August 14, 1954 in Hackensack, New Jersey, the daughter of Michael and Gladys Emrich Clements. She was a claims adjustor for Selective Insurance Co. in Branchville, New Jersey. She was a member of the Milford Bible Church in Milford, Penna. Sandy married Albert M. Johnson, who survives at home. She is also survived by her parents, Michael and Gladys Clements of Milford, Penna., her 2 daughters, Clarissa Johnson Fuchylo and her husband Steve of Port Jervis, and Amanda Johnson, at home, and her grandson, Kristopher Johnson. A family statement read, " Our beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend leaves us to be with our Lord Jesus until we join her in heaven, she will be greatly missed by all." Friends may call Tuesday, August 28, 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 on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 10:30 AM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Elliott will officiate. Interment wil follow at the Minisink Reformed Church Cemetery, Montague, New Jersey. Memorial contributions may be made to Florida Hospital Hospicecare, 770 West Granada Blvd., Suite 304, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174. 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

Timothy Quick Darder, age 49 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Port Jervis, NY. He was born on January 12, 1963 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of Everitt Quick and the late Donna Milk Quick. Tim was a self-employed cabinet maker. After the passing of his mother in 1964, he went to live with his aunt and uncle, Ronald and Marian Darder, who adopted him, in Goulds, NY. A family statement read" He was a sweet tempered very talented carpenter and a friend to all who knew him. Tim was a favorite to all his cousins who knew his gentle spirit and loving soul. He will be truly missed by everyone." He is survived by his 2 fathers, Everitt quick and his wife June of Port Jervis, Ronald Darder of Goulds, NY, his son Shaun Darder, 2 daughters, Chelcie and Janelle, 5 brothers, Mike and Danny Darder, Walt, Ken and Paul quick, 2 sisters, Rhonda Gillow and Jeanne Quick Stephens. He is also survived by his former wife, Tracy, and his son's mother Judy, several nieces, newphews and cousins, his 3 close friends, Tom Ziegler, Joe Russell and Wayne Kidney. Tim was pre-deceased by his mothers, Donna Milk and Marian Darder and his brother Joseph M. Quick. Graveside services will be held Friday August 24, at 2 PM at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, 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

Edward F. Lukas, age 89 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Friday, August 17, 2012 at his home. He was born on March 26, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Michael and Ellen O'Connor Lukas. Edward proudly served our country during WW II, with the U.S. Army. He graduated from LaSalle University in NYC, NY, earning his BA in business. He was a member of St. Mary's R. C. Church, Port Jervis and a member of the Roosa-Fleming V.F.W. Post #161, Port Jervis. Edward was a retired Banker for Deutsche Bank, Wall Street, New York City, NY. He married Louise D. Ferris Lukas, who survives at home. He is also survived by his daughter, Margaret Mills and her husband James of Port Jervis, his grandchildren, Margaret Strucic, Carol McLaughlin Nivens, William McLaughlin and his wife Laura, Christopher McLaughlin, Jason Mills and his fiance Andrea Teter, Great grandchildren, Matthew, Kris and Donna Strucic, Ryan and Nicholas McLaughlin, Lauren Nivens, Alyssa McLaughlin, Johnny Nivens, and Jenna McLaughlin and several great-great grandchildren. A family statement read, " Ed was known as "Pop" to many who loved and respected him. He was witty and always had a joke or something to say to make people laugh. He welcomed all of our friends into his home and made each and everyone part of his own circle. We will miss you! Friends may call Monday, August 20, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, New York. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Rev. George LaGrutta will officiate. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Paul Clark Shewchuk, age 67, of Matamoras, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday August 12, 2012 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. He was born on January 25, 1945 at West Point, NY, the son of the late Joseph P. nd Carol Clark Shewchuk. Paul is survived by his sister, Nancy Buchanan and her husband Lester of Matamoras, 2 nieces, Gretchen and Jessica and 2 newphews, Eric and James, several great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call Tuesday August 14, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be private on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the funeral home. Rev. Lora Villinger 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-auchmody.com.

Judy Lynn Bila, age 60 of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at her home. She was born on March 2, 1952, in the Bronx, New York, the daughter of the late John and Mary Cunningham Bila. Judy is survived by her sister, Teresa Jennings and her husband Arthur of Smithfield, North Carolina and several nieces and nephews and great niece and nephews. Judy was pre-deceased by her brother, Richard J. Bila and her sister Donna Maria Meyer. Graveside services will be held Friday August 10, at 11am at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, New York. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Mian St., Port Jervis, NY. For information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com

Anetta Elizabeth Werner, age 96 of Milford, PA passed away August 6, 2012 at her home. She was born on May 28, 1916 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Robert M. And Emily Furman Hardistue. She was married to the late Charles W. Werner. Anetta is survived by her 2 daughters; Barbara Lippincott of Milford, PA, who took very loving care of her and Beverly J. Bridges of Christiansburg, VA,one son Gary Werner and his wife Rose of Matthews, NC, her sister Rose-Marie Weller of Glen Burnie, MD, 5 Grandchildren; Robin, Dane, Deborah, Bud, and Gretchen,10 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Anetta was a member for over 90 years of the Drew United Methodist Church in Port Jervis, NY. She also attended the Hope Evangelical Church of Matamoras, PA. Friends may call Wednesday, August 8, from 10-11am at the Drew United Methodist Church, 49-51 Sussex St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will follow at 11 am at the Drew United Methodist Church. Anetta's cousin, Rev. Paul Wells will officiate. Interment will take place at Milford Cemetery, Milford, Pa.. Memorial contributions may be made to the Drew United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1015, Port Jervis, NY 12771 or to the Hope Evangelical Free Church, 300 First St., Matamoras, Penna. 18336. 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

Gary R. Eckhart, age 77 of Barryville, NY passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. He was born on September 12, 1934 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Herbert J. and Kathryn E. Palmer Eckhart. Gary proudly served our country, during the Korean War, with the U.S. Army. He was the retired owner and operator of Insurance Investments, Inc. in Rockville, Maryland. Gary was a member of the Eldred Rod & Gun Club in Eldred, NY. He is survived by his son, Gary Eckhart, II of Barryville, NY, his daughter Constance Gartner and her husband John, III if Gaithersburg, Maryland. He is also survived by his grandson Kyle and his granddaughter Lauren. He was pre-deceased by his brother Ronald Eckhart. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Cremation wil 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 visit knight-auchmoody.com