Our Obituaries: BARBARA B. COLE, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

BARBARA B. COLE, PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Barbara B. Cole age 79 of Port Jervis, NY entered into peace on Monday, January 5, 2015 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born June 16, 1935 in East Stroudsburg, PA, the daughter of the late Herbert and Elaine Eshback Bensley. Barbara grew up in Milford, PA and lived in Montague, NJ, Port Jervis and Stroudsburg, PA. She retired as an assistant controller for accounts receivable from Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis after 37 years of service. Barbara was always grateful for her wonderful, caring staff and always cherished their friendship through the years. After her retirement she enjoyed working as a hostess at the Wine Press Inn, the Stroudsburg Inn, Garfield's Restaurant of Stroudsburg, and Perkins Restaurant in Matamoras, PA. Barbara attended St. Luke's RC Church in Stroudsburg, PA. She is survived by her adoring sons, Richard J. "Punky" Cole of Montague, NJ, Mark E.Cole and his wife Rose of Saugerties, NY, her granddaughter Cheyenne of Billings, Montana, nephew Jeff Stasa and his wife Kim, their sons, Travis and Quinn all of Nazareth, PA, her niece Debra Stasa of Macungie, PA. She was pre-deceased by her sister, Joan Stasa and her former husband Richard J. Cole. Barbara was a loving mother, wife, sister and aunt. Family meant everything to her and she was extremely proud of her children and grandchild. She always maintained a positive outlook on life, always displaying her great sense of humor, always laughing, and flashing her wonderful smile. She was blessed with many friends and valued these relationships through the years always willing and able to help anyone in need with a kind word, warm smile and embrace. Barbara placed high values on education, and hard work. She was independent, adventurous, loved to travel, decorate, cook and wear nice clothing. Mom was rich in love and her greatest gift from God was finding joy in life by opening and sharing her heart with her family and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 11, from 2-6 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 12, at 11 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Thomas Liotta officiating. Interment will follow at Delaware Cemetery, Dingmans Ferry, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Community Hospital, 160 E. Main St., 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.

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