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Robert J. Tschudy age 82 of Matamoras, Pennsylvania passed away February 14, 2019 In Port Jervis, NY. Bob was born on May 21, 1936 in Port Jervis, the son of Robert H. and Emily Reitz Tschudy. He was a graduate of the Matamoras High School, class of 1954. Bob retired from the Grand Union Food Stores in Port Jervis and Milford, Pennsylvania after many years of dedicated service. Robert married Shirley Eccleston on November 6, 1966, who survives at home. He is also survived by their adopted son Jimmy Ellison and his wife Robin of Matamoras, his brother-in-law Robert Eccleston and his wife Patricia of Port Jervis, his nieces Christine Bohn and Judy Stone and his beloved cat Ben. Bob was a faithful member of the Drew United Methodist Church and a head usher of the church. Every Saturday, together with his wife Shirley, Bob enjoyed participating in the “Helping Hands Food Pantry at the Drew Church. He was a dedicated 56 year member of the Milford Lodge of Masons, treasurer since 1988 and Past Master. He was also a member of the River Valley Chapter #33, O.E.S. and Past Patron, a member of the Matamoras-Westfall Historical Society and the Matamoras-Westfall Republicn Club, a member of the Deerpark Seniors, the Leisure Seniors, AARP and the Golden Age Seniors. Bob was an avid sports fan enjoying football, basketball, soccer and especially baseball. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 pm Monday, February 18th at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Eastern Star services will be held at 3 PM Monday and Masonic services will be held at 7 PM Monday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Tuesday, February 19th at the Drew United Methodist Church, 49-51 Sussex St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Paul Zorn and Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst will officiate. Interment will follow at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial contributions may be made in Robert’s name to the Drew United Methodist Church, “Church Budget”, 49-51 Sussex 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.