Our Obituaries

Jacqueline N. Spurr age 87 of Montague, New Jersey passed away January 28, 2018 at Newton, New Jersey. Jacqueline was born on April 6, 1930 in Branchville, New Jersey the daughter of Peter and Sara Cook DeGroat. She proudly served our country as a member of the WAC during the Korean War. Jacqueline celebrated 66 years of marriage to Paul R. Spurr who survives at home. She is also survived by her son Keith Spurr and his wife Barbara of Sandyston, New Jersey, her beloved grandchildren; Wendy, Erin and Alex, her three great grandchildren, Saige, Coral and Brighton, several nieces and nephews. Jacqueline was a member of the United Methodist Church of Branchville and a dedicated member of the Order of Eastern Star, Melchoir Chapter #131, Newton, New Jersey. Memorial services will beheld 1pm - 3 PM Saturday, February 3rd at the home of Jacqueline’s son Keith and Barbara Spurr. Interment will be private. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

IN LOVING MEMORY MICHAEL DAVID OWENS MAY 11, 1952 - JANUARY 24, 2018 I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on his tombstone from beginning to the end. He noted that first came the date of his birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time that he spent alive on earth and now only those who loved him know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own, the cars, the house, the cash, What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard; Are there things you would like to change? For you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough to consider what is true and real and always try to understand the way other people feel. And be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we have never loved before. If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile, Remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. So when your eulogy is being read with your life’s actions to rehash… Would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash? Mike (Dad), Your dash was one of strength, unwavering love, and, selflessness. Always in our hearts, Your loving wife Debra, son Ryan and wife Christina, daughter Laura and fiancé Andrew, and devoted sister Patti. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY

Josephine B. King age 88 of Matamoras, Pennsylvania passed away January 23, 2018 in Port Jervis, NY. She was born on July 31, 1929 in Port Jervis, NY the daughter of Joseph J. and Fannie DeAngelo Amato. She retired from Kolmar Labs, Inc. in Port Jervis. Josephine was a faithful member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Port Jervis and was an active participant with the food pantry of the church. She was a 50 year member of the Catholic Daughters Court Madonna #114, Port Jervis always willing to serve on various committees. She was a an active and dedicated member of Our Lady of Mr. Carmel Society. Josie was very proud of her Italian heritage, she enjoyed spending time with the Mt. Carmel Society making meatballs and preparing the peppers and onions for the Mt. Carmel dinners and festivities. Josephine married Emerson King who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her brothers, Michael Amato and his wife Henrietta of Port Jervis, and Joseph Amato of Goshen. Josephine is also survived by her nieces, Kathleen Cardillo and her husband Michael of Utica, NY, Josie Fairbrother and her husband Paul of Melbourne, Florida, her nephews, Michael DeLaney and his wife Olivia of Knoxville, Tenn., Richard Amato and his wife Shawn , great nieces and nephews; Theresa West, Michelle Maier, Laura and Kelly Fairbrother, Michael and Josephine Amato. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of special friends and neighbors who were always there for her with their love and support. Josephine was pre-deceased by her son Thomas King, her sister Madeline DeLaney, her nephew Patrick J. DeLaney and her brother-in-law Austin DeLaney. Visitation will be held 3-7 PM Friday, January 26 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Catholic Daughters will conduct services 5 PM Friday at the funeral home. Prayers will be offered 10:45 AM, Saturday, January 27 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Port Jervis. Rev. Matthew Newcomb will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jervis-Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Carol A. Quick Wilbur Langlitz age 79 of Thompson Ridge, NY passed away January 16,2018 surrounded by her loving family in Middletown, NY after a long illness. She was born on January 24, 1938 in Port Jervis, NY the daughter of Sidney J. and Helen Fiero Quick. Carol retired from Middletown Savings Bank after many years of dedicated service. She Attended First Presbyterian Church in Port Jervis. She enjoyed playing Bingo, was an avid bowler and had a strong and compassionate love for animals. In her earlier years she was very talented in the artistry of ceramics. Above all she cherished her grandchildren and spending time with her family. Her spirit of love lives on through her loved ones and those she encountered. Carol married Francis “Rock” Wilbur who pre-deceased her. She then found love once more when she married Melvin G. Langlitz who survives her at home. Carol is also survived by her children; loving daughter Laurie Wilbur Fornera and her husband Joseph of Otisville, NY, Michael Wilbur and his wife Allison of Howells, NY, Jason Langlitz and his wife Kathy of Hampton, VA, Gaylea Langlitz of Mountain Top, PA, Mara Carpenter of Monsey, PA, Nathan Langlitz and his wife Rebecca of Bloomingburg, NY, her brother Sidney Quick and his wife Marie of Port Jervis, her two sisters-in-law Barbara Quick of Port Jervis, Linda Quick of St. Petersburg, Florida, her best friend and sister-in-law Nancy Langlitz Stanfield and her husband James (Kayo), her sister-in-law Barbara Wilbur Hagen of Green Valley, Arizona, her beloved grandchildren; Megan Fornera Hargrove and her husband Tim, Joseph Fornera, Jr., Michael Wilbur,Jr., Ashley and Nicholas Wilbur, Stephanie Kuehne, Nathan Langlitz, Jr., Lena,Samantha,Kyle, Katie, Lauren, and Conrad Langlitz, Christopher Perry, Dakota Langlitz, Derick, Robert and Julie Carpenter, her great grandchildren; Connor Fornera, Gavin Hargrove, Jackson Carpenter, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Carol was pre-deceased by her two brothers Robert and Ralph Quick. Memorial services, to be announced at a later date, will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 60 Sussex St.,Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Ann Akers will officiate. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Port Jervis-Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY. 12771. Carol’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Manuel C. Perry and his staff for their professional and compassionate ca re and the Infusion Centers at Crystal Run Health Care and Orange Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information or to send condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Joyce E. Guinn age 75. of Matamoras, Pennsylvania passed away January 16, 2018 at Newton, New Jersey. She was born on January 11, 1943 in Sussex, New Jersey the daughter of Anthony J. and Maude M. Slater Brusco. Joyce was a faithful member of the Milford United Methodist Church, Milford, PA. She reitired as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis. Joyce married James R. Guinn who survives at home. She is also survived by her daughter Mary Elizabeth Mac Gregor and her husband William of Longmont, Colorado, her nephew Bruce Shuart and his wife Stephanie, and her niece Jennifer McCarthy and her husband John. Joyce was pre-deceased by her sister Lorraine Shuart. Memorial services will be held 11 AM January 27th at the Milford United Methodist Church and will be announced at a later date. Rev. Luana Scott will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Milford United Methodist Church, 206 E. Ann St., Milford, PA 18337. 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.

Charles Edward “Ed-Mo” Hunt age 70 formerly of Port Jervis, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at Tucson, Arizona. A complete obituary will be published in next week’s edition of the Tri-State Gazette by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. kn

Ronald E. Chamberlain age 44 of Blooming Grove Township, Pennsylvania passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 4, 1973 in Nyack, New York the son of Ronald F. Chamberlain and Carol Hamel Chamberlain. Ronald worked as a plumber throughout the Tri-State Area. He is survived by his two daughters Leanne and Abigail Chamberlain both of Lords Valley, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his parents Ronald and Carol Chamberlain of Blooming Grove, Pennsylvania, his sisters Janet Bolton and her husband Charles of Milford, Pennsylvania, Dawn Dennis and her husband Steven of Pearl River, New York and three nephews and one niece. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 noon, Friday, January 19th at St. John Neumann R.C. Church, 705 Route 739, Lords Valley, Pennsylvania 18428. Rev. Thomas Major will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Shohola, Pennsylvania. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Neumann R.C. Church, 705 Route 739 HC 8, Lords Valley, Pennsylvania 18428. 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 knightauchmoody.com.

Elsie M. Cherry age 80 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 4, 1937 in Port Jervis, the daughter of Leslie and Grace Petito Fox. Elsie married Earl L. Cherry, Sr. who pre-deceased her in 2007. She is survived by her two sons Earl L. Cherry, Jr. of Walker Lake Pennsylvania and Donald Cherry and his wife Myra of Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, her daughter Vicki Sweeney of Port Jervis, her brother Leslie Fox and his wife Donna of The Villages, Florida, her beloved grandchildren; Jennifer Gill, Elizabeth Tomesheski, Kristin Glogowski, Kathryn Shuster, David Cherry and Christina Onyan, her great grandchildren; Sierra and Sean Gill, Grace and Julian Tomesheski, several nieces and nephews. Elsie was pre-deceased by her son William Cherry in May of 2016. Graveside services and interment will be private at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Eastern Div., 121 Executive Drive, New Windsor, NY 12553 or to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215. 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.

Lorene B. Brush-DeGraw age 72 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. She was born July 31, 1945 in Tuxedo, NY the daughter of James and Dorothy Gustfason Brush. She attended the Grace Episcopal Church in Port Jervis. Lorene married Henry DeGraw who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her three sons Henry and Gregory DeGraw both of Port Jervis, Rickey Brush of Virginia, two daughters Marion Mann and her husband Robert of Port Jervis, and Peggy Farril and her husband Glen of Elgin, Illinois, her beloved six grandchildren; Dakota, Maliyah, Carliann,Christopher, Kimberley and Nichole, her three sisters Cheri Dennison of Swan Lake, NY, Ida Dudyak of Pennsylvania, Joanne Hoare of Indiana, three brothers Leonard Brush of Spring Valley, NY, Roger Brush of Middletown, NY, Donald Brush of North Carolina, several nieces and nephews. Lorene was pre-deceased by her son William McNicholas. Services will be private. Cremation will take place at HG Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg, PA. 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 knightauchmoody.com.

Michael Bowman age 56 of New Hampshire and formerly of Port Jervis, NY passed away at his home in New Hampshire. He was born on August 4, 1961 in Middletown, NY and is the son of the late Clarence and Mary Wunders Bowman. Michael is survived by his son Ryan Bowman of Maine and his brother Clarence “Bob” Bowman of Forestburgh, NY, He is also survived by his long time companion Dee and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial Services will be held at 1 PM Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Sparrowbush United Methodist Church in Sparrowbush, NY with Rev. Amy Garrett officiating. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc.,154 E. Main St., Port Jervis ,NY 12771. For information, directions, or to send a condolence note please visit www.knight-auchmoody.com

Barbara J. Nolan age 77 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Middleton Park Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 29, 1940 in Bronx, NY the daughter of John K. and Elvira Tiernan Nolan. Barbara retired from Chase Bank in New York City, NY. She was an animal lover and had a strong compassion for the care, of not only her pets, but for all animals. She is survived by her long time companion Virginia Leith of Huguenot, NY, several cousins including Carol Daly of Riverdale, NY, one nephew and one great nephew. Services es will be private at the convenience of the family. Cremation took place at HG Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg, 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 knightauchmoody.com.

Suzan (Tekben) Stinson 10/2/1962-1/04/2018 Our ever-loving, devoted and forever cherished mother, companion and friend passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 4, 2018. A piece of us is forever missing, our hearts are forever heavy. Adorning our world, Suzan was born on October 2, 1962 in Istanbul, Turkey as the second child and only daughter to the late Erdogan and Beverley (Carson) Tekben. Having been born abroad, she began her travel adventures as a child with her family and they spent most summers in Turkey on the beautiful seas. Stateside she attended Goshen Central School District, an impeccable student and active participant in her school community, especially as a cheerleader. Graduating with the class of 1980, Suzan went on to attend Syracuse University on an academic scholarship. Throughout her adulthood, she continued her pursuit and love for travel and culture as a flight attendant and while traveling along with her parents and, her three greatest joys, her children Derek, Lindsay and Zachary. Her love, loyalty and devotion shined through every facet of her life, in everything she did; from her exemplary work and leadership as a supervisor at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield over the last twenty plus years to her unparalleled fanaticism for her beloved Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and Syracuse Orange. The most fierce, loving and supportive mother, dedicated friend, volleyball MVP, 2-year reigning Fantasy Football champion, talented and creative crafter, avid cook and baker- along with being many things to many people, she did it all and did it well. Suzan is survived by her long-time companion Keith Ehre at home; her most loved children, two sons, Derek Stinson of Richmond, ME and Zachary Stinson of Slate Hill, NY; daughter Lindsay Stinson, son-in-law Miguel Pinto and their daughter, Grandma’s most precious peanut, her granddaughter Antalya, of Miami, FL; her beloved Newfoundland, Brody at home; and her brother, Dogan Tekben and his family of Marlton, NJ; along with countless family, friends and the like whom she has touched dearly throughout her beautiful life. Not a day will go by that she will not be missed. Memorial services will be held at 11 AM, on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst will officiate. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation in the aid to continue supporting those who care for and save our children, including her cherished granddaughter Antalya. More information regarding the foundation, their efforts and how to contribute available at mchf.org. For more information regarding the services, directions or sending condolences, please visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Elizabeth “Betty” Graziano age 98 of Port Jervis, NY passed away January 3, 2018 at Goshen, NY. She was born on A pril 10, 1919 in Port Jervis, NY the daughter of William N. Moulton, Sr. and Florence Caswell Moulton. Betty retired from Kolmar Labs, Inc. in Port Jervis. She was a faithful member of the Drew United Methodist Church, Port Jervis, a member of the Methodist Women of the church, Sunday School teacher, choir member. and a director of the Share Program through Drew Church. Betty was a member and Past Matron of River Valley Chapter #33, O.E.S., a member of the Order of the Amaranth Laurel Court, Laurel Court #58, a member of the Daughters of America, Junior Delight Council #29, Port Jervis, a member of the Salvation Army Ladies Auxiliary. and a volunteer at Bon Secours Community Hospital. Betty married Angelo Graziano who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her son Edwin Graziano and his wife Mary of Myrtle Beach, SC, her two daughters; Pauline Schultz and her companion Robert Lehn of Sparrowbush, Teri Sheard and her husband Earl of Huguenot, her beloved grandchildren; Angelo and Ted Schultz, Morgan Ehre- Buto, Vicki Henry, Diann Hocker, April Pisciotta, Lynn Chilton, Michael Graziano, 10 great grandchildren, two great great granddaughters, her sister-in-law Clara Cappolo of Otisvlile, NY, several nieces and nephews. Betty was pre-deceased by her daughter Susan Morgan , her son-in-law Ernest Morgan, her three brothers Willian, Edwin and Charles Moulton, and her sister Alice Kellam. Visitation will be held 1-3 PM Saturday, January 6, at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held 2:30 PM Saturday at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home with Rev. Diane Sommers officiating. 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.

Jean A. Crine, age 96, of Port Jervis passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Port Jervis, NY. She was born on December 7, 1921 in New Haven, Connecticut to John F. and Mabel A. Devine Hawkins. She was married to Leslie C. Crine for over 71 years, who predeceased her in 2012. His note to Jean late in his life said, "This I will remember when the rest of life is through, the finest thing I've ever done is simply loving you." Jean worked for Capital Finance in Port Jervis for many years. She was a member of Drew United Methodist Church, a member of the Minisink Valley Historical Society and a member of the Board of Directors of Laurel Grove Cemetery. Jean and Les enjoyed spending their time at High Point State Park, The Upper Delaware River Valley and other various places in the Tri-States Area in their search of birds and eagles. They traveled extensively throughout the United States and even took a trip to India. Jean is survived by her two daughters; Candace Spangenberg and husband Hugh of Huguenot, Jo Ann McCafferty and husband Joseph of Sparrowbush, her three sons; Leslie J. Crine and his wife Janice of Murrieta, California, Stephen R. Crine and his wife Katherine of Moraga, California and Richard H. Crine and his wife Christina of Littleton, Colorado; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brothers, Richard Hawkins and John F. Hawkins. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions maybe made to the Chris Corwin Memorial Scholarship, c/o Minisink Valley High School, 2320 Rt. 6, Slate Hill, NY 10973 or 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 future information or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com