Our Obituaries

Lester F. Donahue, age 84 of Wurtsboro, NY, formerly of Glen Spey, NY,  passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Orange  Regional Medical Ctr., Middletown, NY.  He was born on February 7, 1930 in Glen Spey, NY, the son of the late Albert and Lillian Dexter Donahue.  Lester proudly served our country  from 1954-1962 with the U.S. Army.  He worked with the Nutrition Program, delivering meals on wheels for the Sullivan County Department of Social Services  in Monticello, NY.  Lester is survived by his brother, John "Wick"  Donahue of Narrowsburg, NY, his four sisters, Lucy "Tiny" Brown of Glen Spey, Adele LaBarr of Liberty, NY, Nellie Hjerrild of Milford, Pennsylvania,  and Lena Kent of Port Jervis, NY, his long time companion, Beverly Houseworth and her daughter, Lori Feely of Wurtsboro, NY.  Services will be private 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.

Nancy J. Reilly age 72 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 at St. Joseph's Place, Port Jervis, NY. She was born on June 22, 1941 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Edward and Charlotte McAllister Reilly. Nancy retired after many years of service, from the cafeteria department of the Port Jervis Middle School. She was an active and faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Port Jervis. Nancy is survived by her two brothers, John Reilly and his wife Frances of Carneys Point, New Jersey and James Reilly and his wife Clara of Matamoras, Pennsylvania, her brother-in-law, James Hinkley of Port Jervis, and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceaesd by her two sisters, Patricia Fish and Susan Hinkley. Services will be private. 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.

Rose E. McDavitt, age 61, of Glen Spey, NY, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. She was born on August 3, 1952 in Marion, Virginia, the daughter of Howard and Beulah Davidson Talley. Rose was a newspaper delivery carrier for many years for the Times Herald Record, Middletown, NY. She married Earl McDavitt, Jr., who survives at home. Rose is also survived by her daughter, Melissa Speaker and her husband Richard of Port Jervis, her grandson, Jason Ward, her brother, Douglas Talley of Kansas and her sister Patricia Papp and her husband Jerry of New Jersey, several nieces, nephews and her beloved pet dogs, Jesse, Jake, and Jo-Jo. She was pre-deceased by her three brothers Robert , James, and Dewey Talley. Services will be private 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.

Richard "Rick" Shevlin, age 62 of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, Newburgh, NY. He was born on July 26, 1951 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Robert Shevlin and Doris VanGorder Shevlin, who survives. Rick started working at the age of 18 with the Erie-Lackawanna R.R. in Port Jervis. He enjoyed attending the annual reunions and sharing stories with his fellow railroaders. He then worked for many years with Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., in Middletown, NY and later with Summitt Research in Huguenot, NY. He was a life member of the Port Jervis Lodge of Elks, #645, B.P.O.E. and a social member of Roosa-Fleming V.F.W. Post #161, Port Jervis. Rick's favorite past time was working in his yard and socializing with friends, especially on his favorite holiday, St. Patrick's Day. He enjoyed volunteering at St. Mary's Church, helping to prepare and serve the traditional St. Patrick's Day meal. More recently he could be seen in the kitchen cooking corn beef at the VFW Post in Port Jervis. Rick married Janet Welch Shevlin, who survives at home. He is also survived by his mother Doris Shevlin of Montague, NJ, his son James Shevlin of Louisiana, his daughter-in-law Tammy Bigger Shevlin, his grandchildren, the light of his life, Alyssa, Kayla, and Andrew Shevlin, his sister, Nancy Juerez and her husband Jeffrey of Texas, his two brothers, Donald Shevlin of Hawaii, and Kenneth "KC" Shevlin of Montague and several nieces, nephews and cousins. His special cousins, Ronald and Sue Millspaugh and his special friend, Russell Van Horn, all of whom helped to lessen his worries during his time of need. Memorial services will be held at the Roosa-Fleming VF W Post, #161, Owen St., Port Jervis and will be announce at a later date. The Shevlin family would like to give special thanks to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan County and the staff at the Kaplan Home in Newburgh. Memorial contributions may be made in Rick's Memory to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 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

Vincent James Lapriore, age 84 of Dunellen, Florida and formerly a long time resident of Port Jervis, passed away at Dunellen, Florida on February 28, 2014.  He was born on  March 7, 1929 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Patrick and Jennie Vaccarini Lapriore. Vincent proudly served our country during the Korean War with the U.S. Navy.  After his retirement from the Erie R.R. in Port Jervis, he moved to Florida and  worked as a chemist .  Vincent married Ruth Erickson Lapriore, who survives at home.  He is also survived by his son Guy Lapriore of Dunellen, Fla. and his two sisters, Jane Drake of Matamoras, Pennsylvania and Beverly Walker and her husband Ronald of the Town of Greenville, NY.  Vincent was pre-deceased by his brothers, Anthony, Sandy, Michael and Rocco Lapriore, his brother-in-law Jack Drake and his niece Cathy Van Horn.  Funeral services were private.  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.

Leon C. Aber, Jr., age 67 of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at  Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. He was born on  April 11, 1946 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late  Leon C. Aber, Sr. and Beatrice M. Parker Aber. Leon  proudly served our country during the Viet Nam War with the U.S.  Marines.  He was a life member of the Tri-State Naval Ship, Post 7241, Port Jervis. He was a retired welder and worked in the manufacturing of Ski Lifts.  Leon was known for his compassion of dogs and will always be remembered for being seen walking several of his pet dogs connected to one leash as he walked throughout Port Jervis.  He is survived by his two brothers, William and Donald Aber both of Port Jervis and his sister, Alice Marie Aber of  Clinton, Illinois.  He is also survived by Jeanie Myers, who he looked upon as his own daughter, and her extended family.  He was pre-deceased recently, by his brother John Aber.  Graveside services with military honors were held  Wednesday, March 19 at the Orange County Veterans Cemetery, Goshen, NY.  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.

Russell Emil Brockmann, age 93 of Matamoras, Pennsylvania., passed away Friday, March 14, 2014 at the Milford Senior Health Care Facility, Milford, PA.. Russell was born on December 23, 1920 in New York City, NY, the son of the late Frederick and Helen Catherine Rebert Brockmann. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Matamoras. Russell was the retired proprietor of Russ Motors in Matamoras for many years. He married Katherine H. Thomas who pre-deceased him. Russ is survived by his son, Rusty Brockmann and his wife Josie MeGehee of New York City, NY, his daughter, Barbara Hagan and her husband Bill of Woodridge, New Jersey and his grandson, Michael Z. Wilson. The family will receive friends Friday, March 21, from 2-4 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Interment will take place at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY. 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, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com

Jacob R. Turner, age 13 days of Port Jervis, NY passed away  Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the Westchester Medical Ctr., Westchester, NY.  Services will be private 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.

Frances E. Hosking, age 92 of Port Jervis, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 6, 2014. She was born on September 22, 1921 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Francis and Susan Murray. Frances was an active member of the Drew United Methodist Church, Port Jervis, and a member of the United Methodist Women. Fran married John R. "Dick" Hosking, who pre-deceased her in 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Culver and her husband Michael of Port Jervis, her two grandchildren, Amanda Davis and her husband Bryan and Zachary Culver and his wife Diana, , her great grandchildren, Jacob, Lucas and Brady (her little Love Bug), her two brothers, Lawrence Murray and his wife Alice of Port Jervis, and Robert Murray and his wife Agnes of Port Jervis and several nieces and nephews. Frances was pre-deceased by her sister, Marilyn Borkenhagen. Fran will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her family; especially memorable were her “classic” Aunt Fran stories that were an indispensable part of every family gathering. Visitation will be held, Monday, March 10 from 3-6 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 11 at 11AM at the Drew United Methodist Church,49-51, Sussex St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Robert Cassidy will officiate. Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Drew United Methodist Church, PO Box 1015, Port Jervis, NY 12771 or to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan, 800 Stoney Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. The family is grateful to Orange Sullivan Hospice for their invaluable care and support. We would also like to express our gratitude to Fran’s kind caregivers, Jen and Andrea, who treated Fran like one of their own 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.

Theresa Carrino, age 86 of Port Jervis, NY, passed aaway Tuesday, March 4,  2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY.  She was born on  July 13, 1927 in New York City, NY.  Theresa is survived by her son, Lawrence Thompson and his  wife Lynn of Port Jerivs, NY., her four grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visiatation and  funeral services were private at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis.  Arrangements were by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc.  For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Charles G. Croopin, Jr., age 86 of Port Jervis, NY, passed away, Tuesday, March 4, 20124 at St. Joseph's Place, Port Jervis, NY. He was born on March 29, 1927 in Port Jervis, the son of the late Charles and Stella Egglinger Croopin. Charles was a retired carpenter with The United Brotherhood of Carpenters Union Local 19. Following graduation form Port Jervis High School, Charles proudly served our country during WW II with he U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Corporal. He was an instructor for the replacement training center in heavy weapons, (812) in the USA. He was a 50 year member of the James C. Bilz Post, American Legion, in Port Jervis and a member of the 40-8 Club of the American Legion. He served as Chef de Garde from 1955-1956 in Orange County. He was also a member of the Marsch-Kellogg American Legion in Milford, PA. He attended the Grace Episcopal Church in Port Jervis. Charles married Rhoda A. Schwaner Croopin, who pre-deceased him. He is survived by his two daughters, Barbara Britt and her husband William of Smithtown, NY and Caroline Croopin of Port Jervis, his three grandchildren, Adam Britt and his wife Dee, Colby Britt, Jessica Weissman and her husband Jeff, three great grandchildren, Joshua,Jacob, and Tyler. Friends may call Thursday, March 6, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7, 2014 at 10 AM at the funeral home. Rev. David Lee Carlson will officiate. Interment will follow with Military Honors at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the D.A.V., PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301. 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.

Jean M. Munoz, 76, passed away on March 2, 2014 at Belle Reve Senior Care in Milford, Pennsylvania. She was born on May 1st, 1937 in Middletown, N.Y. to Helen and Ralph Clark. She was married to the late Joseph Munoz. She is survived by her brother Francis "Butch" Lemon and his wife Kay of Matamoras, Pa. and also by her sister Peggy Grennille and her husband Bill of Montague, NJ. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Munoz of Port Jervis, NY. She was predeceased by her mother, Helen Mapes Lemon and step-father Francis "Abby" Lemon Sr., her sister Patricia Emery and her brother Ralph Clark. She is further survived by nieces Karen Lemon Folsom and Elizabeth and Megan Grennille and nephews Craig Lemon, Michael and Christopher Grennille and James Emery. Jean retired from Dow Corning, now Summit of Huguenot, NY where she worked in the office. She attended the Matamoras Methodist Church and later the Grace Episcopal Church in Port Jervis, NY. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Rosa-Fleming VFW Post # 161. She also bowled in the Tri-State Women's Bowling League for many years. She was also a member of the River Valley Chapter Order of Eastern Star # 33 of Port Jervis, NY. Jean will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her cheerful outlook on life and her wonderful way of knowing and loving so many! She was a friend to all. Baking was her favorite hobby. She was always making a birthday cake, a cake to take to church, brownies to take to the VFW or for some holiday or special occasion. They were truly enjoyed by all. She was so easy going and never had a complaint about anyone; she was a true friend, sister, and Aunt. One of her greatest loves was of kittens and cats. Her two tiger cats, Lucy and Linus brought such joy to her. Right up to her last day she would focus on her cat calender and smile. A special thank you to all the caregivers and staff of Belle Reve. It was her final home for 3 1/2 years. She was cherished by not only the staff but the other residents. She loved going to all the activities and was always ready to help decorate for all the holidays and enjoyed the entertainment and the church services and hymn sings. Also of course, bingo! She knew everyone there by their name and they all became a part of her extended family. Thank you also to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. They have been there not only for Jean, but for the support of our family. They provided tender, loving care and spiritual care to Jean. Lastly. thank you to Father David Carlson for his love of Jean and for bringing her peace and comfort in her final days. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 7th at 1 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. David Lee Carlson will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Belle Reve at 404 E. Harford St., Milford, Pa. 18337. In memo please write "Resident's Fund" or to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice 99 Sparta Ave. Newton, NJ 07860 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