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Dolores Albertina Kolvenbach age 75 of Matamoras, PA passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 6, 1941 in Matamoras, PA and was the daughter of Elmer and Mildred Furman Masurack. Dolores was a graduate of the Delaware Valley Joint High School and the Central Academy of Newburgh. She retired as a clerical worker for the Delaware Valley High School. Dolores was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church of Matamoras, past treasurer and longtime Sunday School teacher. She was a charter member and past president of the Keystone Community Club; past president of the Pike County Federation of Women's Club, she served many years as income development chairman for the Pike County Cancer Society, was a past committee women for the Westfall Township Republican party and Judge of Elections. She was a member of the Pike County Republican Women's Club and a former leader of the 4-H Club and Cub Scouts. She was also a member of the Matamoras/Westfall Historical Society and a member of Friends of The Milford Library. Dolores was married to John M. Kolvenbach Jr for 56 years and together they enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family and especially going to all their grandchildren's athletic games, recitals and school events. They were considered the most dedicated grandparents never missing anything involving the grandkids as they were the sunshine of their world. Dolores is survived by John at home and by her two sons Mitchell Kolvenbach and his wife Kelly of Glen Spey, Gregory Kolvenbach and his wife Cheryl of Glen Spey, her two daughters Darcy Brodmerkel and her companion Laura Angeline of Shavertown, PA, Jonell Kilmer and her husband Robert of Millrift, PA, her sister Joyce Zitone and her husband Edward of Montague, NJ, her beloved grandchildren Hunter, Abigail, Garrett, Braelyn and Hailee Kolvenbach, William Colley and his wife Sarah, Sean Colley and his wife Kristin,several nieces nephews and cousins. She was pre-deceased by her parents Elmer and Mildred Masurack, brother Elmer Masurack, Father and Mother in Law, John and Dorothy Kolvenbach, Sister-in Law, JoAnn Kolvenbach and Brother- in- Law, Robert Doss and niece Elizabeth Bisland. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Robert Dinsmore and his staff, as well as the the nurses at ORMC second floor oncology unit and the staff at Celtic Hospice who always gave her kindness and compassionate care. Special thanks to all her friends t that continued to send cards, food and prayers and especially to her nieces and nephews that throughout her illness, were there continuously to help, bring her joy and put a smile on her beautiful face. Visitation will be held 1-4 PM and 6-8 PM Thursday, October 27th at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY and prior to funeral services at 11 AM Friday, October 28 at the United Methodist Church of Matamoras, 209 Ave H, Matamoras, PA. Rev. Lora Villinger will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Matamoras, 209 Ave H, Matamoras, PA 18336 or to the Keystone Community Club in care of Jane Drake, 807 Ave N, Matamoras, PA. 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.