Our Obituaries

Memorial services for Anne Terry age 95 formerly of Port Jervis will be held at 11AM, Saturday, May 7th at the First Presbyterian Church, Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Ann Akers will officiate. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, PA. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. knight-auchmoody.com

Memorial services for Margaret “Yvonne” Granger age 70 of Middletown will be held 2 PM Sunday, May 1st, 2016 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 70 Highland Ave, Middletown, NY. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.

Lois M. Conklin age 74 of Port Jervis, NY, passed away at Bon Secours Community Hospital,Port Jervis,NY on April 22, 2016. She was born on January 12, 1942 in Huguenot, NY, the daughter of the late Fred C. Conklin and Carrie Conklin. Lois retired as an assembler for A&W Products in Port Jervis. She was a member of Drew United Methodist Church in Port Jervis. Lois married James Conklin who pre-deceased her. She is survived by two daughters; Tammy Conklin Durbin and her husband Matthew of Port Jervis, NY, Doreen Conklin and her companion Sue Enright of Sparrowbush, NY; two grandchildren: Katarina Parise and Jamie Meisenhelder; two sisters: Henrietta Crawn and her husband Allen of Port Jervis, NY, and Cordelia DeStefano of Port Jervis, NY; her brother William Conklin and his wife Patricia of Port Jervis, NY. Lois was predeceased by two sisters: Elsie Oppelt and Marjorie Morgan, her two brothers Fred Conklin, Jr and Jesse Conklin. Visitation was will be on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 10:00-11:00am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc.,154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, NY 127771. Rev. Ann Rost will conducted funeral services following visitation at the funeral home. Internet will take place at Rural Valley Cemetery in Cuddebackville, NY. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home,154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771

William J. Decker age 78 of Montague, New Jersey passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 28, 1937 in Huguenot, NY, the son of Donald and Helen Dwyer Decker.  Bill was a graduate of Port Jervis High School and was All DUSO participating in football, baseball and track.  He was a member of the Deerpark Reformed Church in Port Jervis, a former Deacon and consistory member.  He proudly served our country during the Korean War with the US Navy. Bill was an umpire and former coach for the Port Jervis Little League and a referee for JV Football. He was a member of the Port Jervis Lodge of Elks, #645 B.P.O.E. and a member of the Metaque Falls Hunting Club. Bill retired after many years of service from Verizon Telephone Co., in Port Jervis. In later years he worked as a real estate salesman for Resort Construction at Gold Key Lakes, PA. Bill was well known for his sweet corn and vegetables that he sold on River Road in Montague.  A family statement read, “After a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease we lost our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. A great man who loved his family more than life itself. We always enjoyed his quick wit and charming sarcasm that will leave us all with lasting memories. He will be deeply missed but live forever in our hearts. Bill married the love of his life Lois A. Powers Decker, on December 2, 1961 who survives him at home.  He is also survived by his daughter JoEllen Leeper and her husband Randy of Port Jervis, his son David Decker of Clarksville, Tenn., his sister, Denise Shay and her husband Carlton of Aston, PA, one sister in law Alice Jessen and her husband Charles Jessen, his beloved grandchildren, Randy Leeper, Jr. and his companion Megan Barber, Melissa Talmadge and her husband Michael, Bryan Leeper and his companion Ariel Stankewicz, Kyra, Gabrielle, and Ariel Decker, five great grandchildren, Cameron, Alabama, Mia, Max and Lexi, and one niece and several nephews.  He was pre-deceased by his two children Jon David and James Alan Decker, and his sister Marilyn Decker.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held   11 AM Wednesday April 27 at the Deerpark Reformed Church, Port Jervis, NY.  Rev. Charles Jessen and Rev. Stephen Jessen will officiate. Interment will follow with military honors at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ, 07860 or to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359  Broadway, Suite 1509, NY, NY 10018.  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.

Walter "Wally" Talmadge age 84 of Matamoras, PA passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Mary Ellen Cook age 90 of Barryville, NY passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at her home.  Services will be private at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are entrusted to  the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.  For information or to send a condolence note to the family please visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Patricia Geraghty age 68, of Port Jervis, NY and formerly of Monroe, NY, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Park Manor Rehab in Middletown, NY. She was born on September 22, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Elmer C. Sauer and Mary Margaret Begbie. Patricia worked as a customer service manager for Shop Rite in Monroe, NY. She was a member of the Monroe Volunteer Ambulance in Monroe, NY, and was a member of St. Patricks Church in Milford, PA. Patricia is survived by two sons; Robert Geraghty and companion Amy Sandler of Port Jervis, NY, and William Geraghty and his wife Raven of Valley Cottage, NY; two daughters; Colleen Geraghty of Port Jervis, NY and Kelly White and her husband Cristopher of Pine Bush, NY; five grand children; Kiera, Malakai, Zachary, Mia, and Natalia. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 11:00am-12:00pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St. Port Jervis, NY 12771. Rev. Matthew Newcomb will conduct services at 12:00 noon at the funeral home.. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. For information, directions, or to send a condolence note to the family please visit www.knight-auchmoody.com

Marie Spivak age 78 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at her home. She was born May 20, 1937 in theBronx, NY the daughter of Gaitano and Dominica Bellmio.  She is survived by her daughter Donna Rahle, her son,  Guy Cranford and three grandchildren.  She was pre-deceased by her son Charles B. Cranford.  Private services will be held at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, on Friday, April 8.  Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.  knight-auchmoody.com.

Graveside services for Edna M. Conklin age 94 of Huguenot, NY will be held Friday, April 15th at 3:00PM at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, PA. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. knight-auchmoody.com.

Robert Morgan age 65 of Fairfax, SC and formerly of Westbrookville, NY passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016 in Augusta, GA. He was born on January 27, 1951 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Harry and Marge Conklin Morgan. Robert was a self employed carpenter. He is survived by his 2 brothers: John Morgan and his wife Mary of Huguenot, NY and James Morgan and wife Leona Sparrowbush, NY; his long time companion Marie Rivera of Fairfax, SC; and his son Martin Morgan of Port Jervis, NY. Robert was pre deceased by his brother Harry Morgan. He was a former member of the Westbrookville Fire Department. Visitation will be held Friday, April 8, 2016 from 10 to 11 AM at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst will officiate. Interment will take place place at Rural Valley Cemetery in Cuddebackville, NY. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. For

James M. Reilly, age 77 of Matamoras, PA, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at Bon Secours Hospital in Port Jervis. He was born on November 6, 1938, in Port Jervis, the son of the late Edward and Charlotte McAllister Reilly. James was Elk of the year with the Port Jervis Elks Lodge #645 B.P.O.E., a life member of the Port Jervis Fire Dept., Neversink Engine Hose Co. # 1, a long time member and secretary-treasurer of the Middletown Bowling Assoc., and was inducted to the associations’s Hall of Fame. Jim worked as a retired Transportation Coordinator for the Port Jervis Auto Mall. He is survived by his wife, Naomi "Clara" Decker Reilly at home. He is also survived by his two sons, Michael Reilly of Port Jervis, and Patrick Reilly and wife, Kim of Milford, PA; his brother, John Reilly and wife, Frances of Carneys Point, NJ; two grandchildren, Molly and Caitlyn Reilly; his brother-in-law, James Hinkley of Port Jervis; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters, Patricia Fish, Susan Hinkley, and Nancy Reilly. Visitation will be held 4-8pm, Thursday, April 7th, 2016 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. Port Jervis Fire Dept . will conduct services at 6:30pm and the Port Jervis Elks Lodge service will be held at 7:00pm. Prayers will follow at 7:30pm. Private interment will take place at Rural Valley Cemetery in Cuddebackville, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jervis Lodge of Elks #645 Children’s Fund, PO Box W, Port Jervis, NY 12771. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. For information, directions, or to send a condolence note to the family please visit www.knight-auchmoody.com