Our Obituaries

Frank W. Ast of Matamoras, Pennsylvania passed away April 28, 2019 in Middletown, NY surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. Frank was born on July 19, 1935 in Matamoras, Pennsylvania and was the son of John and Katharina Schumacher Ast. Frank’s main passion in life was construction. Frank owned and operated Ast Construction Co. in Matamoras for over 40 years. Frank was an avid hunter who was a member of the Slate Stone Hunting Club, the Matamoras Rod & Gun Club, and a proud member of the N.R.A. He was also a lifetime member of the Matamoras Fire Department."Frank was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved and cherished his entire family. He was a kind and patient person who was known for his friendly smile and pleasant personality. Frank always had a passion for nature. You could find him mowing the lawn, fishing, and gardening during his free time. His other hobbies included watching the Yankees, playing piano and drawing. Frank always went above and beyond for everyone in his life whether it was a family member or a stranger. His kindness did not discriminate. He touched so many lives over the course of his lifetime and was always there to listen or to lend a hand. Frank will be greatly missed by everyone who has had the pleasure of knowing him. " He is survived by his wife, Joan Aber Ast, celebrating 63 years of marriage. He is also survived by his sons, Jerry Ast and his wife Cathy of Port Jervis, Jeff Ast and his wife Connie of Sparrowbush, NY, his daughters, Jodi Ast Gunderman of Port Jervis, Carol Storms and her husband John of Huguenot, NY, his sister Kathy Krause of Matamoras, his beloved grandchildren; Jennifer Polarski and her husband Peter, Jill Nehrkorn and her husband Kurt, Kristin Scott and Andrew Dembeck, Jason Gunderman and his wife Caitlyn, Jenelle Gunderman and Thomas France, Jordan Ast and Kyle Jasper, Brett Ast and Jamie Hood, Jenna Paul and her husband Matt, Scott Keener and his wife Natalie, Caitlin Diaz and her husband J.R., Danielle Osowick and her husband Thomas, Dustin Gochenour and his fiance Sarah Koch, Jeremy Gochenour and his wife Jordan, his fifteen beloved great grandchildren; Nathan, Ellie, Grace, Madeline, Elliott, Sophia , Jackson, Jessa, Jay-R, Amelia, Isaac, Oliver, Connor, Delaney and Hadlie, and several nieces and nephews. Frank was pre-deceased by his brothers John and Fred Ast and his sisters Lena Kipper and Elsie Schmick. Visitation will be held 11am - 12 noon, Friday, May 3, at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will follow at 12 noon at the funeral home with Rev. Amy Garrett officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of donor’s choice. 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.

Christine C. Hoey age 88 of Anna, Texas and formerly a life-long resident of Port Jervis, NY passed away April 22, 2019 in McKinney, Texas. She was born on March 18, 1931 in Port Jervis, NY the daughter of George W. Gore and Rafaella Miglionico Gore. Christine retired as a bookkeeper for Zitone Construction, Inc. in Montague, New Jersey after many years of dedicated service. She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s R. C. Church, Port Jervis, NY and a founding member of the Chit-Chat Club in Port Jervis. A family statement read “Christine was a very dedicated and loving, wife, mother and grandmother. She was happiest when she was able to spend time with her family and friends, especially during the holidays. Her homemade Italian meatballs were the highlight of many family meals. In her later years, she was very serious about a healthy diet and exercise, often going for long walks with her friends. She always, however, maintained a know weakness for a good piece of chocolate or a bowl of ice cream. No sacrifice was too big for her family. Her unconditional love and support for her family will always be remembered and remain a part of our lives forever. Christine married John J. Hoey who pre-deceased her in 1991. She is survived by her son Mark Hoey, Esq. and his wife Jayne of Anna, Texas, her brothers, George Gore of of South Glens Falls, NY and Larry Gore and his wife Josephine of Queens, NY, her beloved grandchildren; Rachel Manfredo and her husband Rob, Michael Hoey and his wife Jaclyn, Dan Hoey, Kelsey Shaw and her husband Mark, her great grandchildren; Jackson, Katelyn, Luke and John, her former daughter-in-law, Emily Brewer Hoey of South Carolina, several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her son Thomas G. Hoey in 2008. Visitation will be held 4-7 PM, Monday, April 29th at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Prayers will be offered 9:15 AM, Tuesday, April 30th at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Matthew Newcomb will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Jervis. 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.

W. Joseph Mulvaney age 97 of Palm Harbor, Florida and formerly of Port Jervis passed away April 21, 2019 in Safety Harbor. He wad the second son born to the late Mae and Christopher Mulvaney of Port Jervis, NY. Joe spent his early years during the summer and winter enjoying the pleasures of the Delaware River (referring to it as “his” River), , skiing, camping in the nearby woods, as well as participating in many boyhood escapades. He was an accomplished distance swimmer and enjoyed white water rafting. Joe was a faithful member of All Saints Catholic Church in Clearwater, Florida and a life member of the Elks Organization. As a student of history, he was a keen observer of current day events. He was veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Navy aboard ship in the Pacific combat area. In the Okinawa campaign, his ship received a Combat Citation. With his family, Joe spent a job career in Saudi Arabia, retiring from the Arabian American Oil Co. in 1981 as an Operations superintendent. He traveled extensively with his wife on seven continents to many primitive lands observing the customs and culture of people. Joe’s retirement years were lived in Dunedin and Palm Harbor, Florida. With his fine sense of humor, he was respected in business and at meetings as an Intermediary and Arbiter. Joe married Lilyan Strenglein Mulvaney who pre-deceased him on January 25, 2017. He is survived by his niece Mary Mulvaney of Waldwick, New Jersey and his nephew Raymond Mulvaney and his wife Mary of Saddle Brook, New Jersey. Joe was pre-deceased by his daughter Rosemary Mulvaney. Prayers will be offered 10:45 AM, Monday, at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Matthew Newcomb will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mulvaney family plot at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Jervis. 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.

Nancy Fitzpatrick Koenig age 73 died Jan. 27, 2019. Services: 12:30 PM Sat. April 27, 2019 at the Drew United Methodist Church, 49 Sussex, St., Port Jervis, NY. Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.

Anthony J. Polini age 61 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. Anthony was born on November 17, 1957 in New York City, NY. He is the son of the late Urbano and Catherine Artieri Polini. Anthony retired from (NYCHA) New York City Housing Authority after many years of dedicated service. He attended the Grace Episcopal Church in Port Jervis. Anthony is survived by his wife Linda S. Armstrong at home, his son Michael Polini and his wife Kristina of Port Jervis, his daughter Angelique S. Torres and her husband Raul of Texas, his brother Herbie Polini and his wife Janet, his beloved grandchildren; Brendan, Dana, Matthew, Sierra, Lucas, Logan, Nicholas and Amber, two step-sisters and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Resurrection was held at 11 AM Saturday, April 21, at the Grace Episcopal Church, Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Cannon David Lee Carlsen was the celebrant. 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

David C. DeGroat age 72 a life long resident of Port Jervis entered into eternal rest, Thursday, April 18, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Place, Port Jervis, NY. David was born in Port Jervis, NY on August 28, 1946. He was the son of the late Harold and Frances Smith DeGroat. On March 15, 1964 David married Terrance “Terry” Rynearson DeGroat, celebrating 55 years of marriage. David retired from the Dept. of Public Works for the City of Port Jervis after many years of service. He was a life member of Hose Co. #6, Port Jervis Fire Dept. David is survived by his wife Terrance at home, his sons, David DeGroat at home, Richard DeGroat and his fiancé Michele Myslinski, Kurt Degroat and his fiancé Aimee Keane all of Port Jervis. David is also survived by his beloved grandchildren; Amanda, Bobbie, Mykila, Trevor and Gavin, his four great grandchildren; Mya, Kassidy, Elijah and Colton, his two brothers; Harold DeGroat of Sparrowbush, and Robert DeGroat of Port Jervis, sisters-in-law and brothers in-law Audrey and Michael Doss, Lori And William Bonomalo, Joan and James Osczepinski, Kathy and Courtney Dow, and Christy Kessock along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, his close friends Tara Sauschuck and Tracy Pew and his fur baby, Tommycat. Services will be private. Cremation will take place at HG Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg, PA. The DeGroat family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at St. Joseph’s Place for their professional and loving care shown to David and his family. 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 condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Anthony J. Polini age 61 of Port Jervis, NY died April 17, 2019 in Port Jervis. Services: Mass of Resurrection 11 AM, Sat. April 20 at Grace Episcopal Church, 84 Seward Ave., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Canon David Lee Carlson, celebrant. Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.

Sherrill Holley passed from this life peacefully, at home, on April 16, 2019, surrounded by family and heaven sent friends. She was born on September 23, 1936 in Matamoras, PA, the daughter of Merle B. Elston and Letitia Avery Elston. Sherrill is survived by her husband of 52 years, Henry J. Holley. Esq., her children, Robin Greenfield Miller, Stacy J. Case, and Henry Elston Holley, two grandchildren, Noah and Jonah Miller, her brother, Robert Elston, her brother in law, Thomas Holley and his wife Mary, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Donald “Jamie” Case and her brother Kenneth Elston. Sherrill was a patriot who took enormous pride in her American heritage. She was a direct descendent of Englishman John Elston, who sailed here on the Winthorp Fleet and settled in Salem, MA in 1630. She was a 1954 graduate of Port Jervis High School. Sherrill then enlisted in the Women’s Army Corp for three years and was assigned to headquarters European Command, Special Troops, USAREUR Detachment D WAC, Patton Barracks, Heidelberg, Germany. She was granted the highest security clearance in our country by the FBI and was cleared for Cosmic/Top Secret Control and assigned as Top Secret Control Clerk for Ordance Division, Heidelberg, Germany Headquarter European Command. The specialized Army Service Unit in the foreign theatre dealt with espionage. She received an Honorable Discharge in 1957 attaining the rank of Corporal. Upon her return to the States, she moved to Los Angeles, CA, working for the Citroen Car Company while studying at the famous Falcon Playhouse and then worked as a personal assistant to actress, Sandra Giles. She then returned to her New York home and started her family. She was a licensed beautician and owner of several small businesses, her favorite being Mrs. Holley’s Gifts and Holleywud Video. Sherrill served on the Admissions Committee at West Point. She also worked on several projects that were near and dear to her heart. One of the most noteworthy was her work for the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, organizing fundraising efforts with her beloved hometown community in order to build the very first AHRC School in Orange County, NY. Throughout Sherill’s lifetime many hours were spent traveling to Letchworth Village in Rockland County, Albany, New York, as well as promotional travels in Port Jervis and Orange County. She was a lover of Art; Classic film; Music, preferably Jazz; Nature and People. Always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Sherrill will be remembered by her family and friends as a deep lover of Country, a fierce community activist who treasured the freedoms that our ancestors shed their blood for, so much so, that she would spar with the best of them, never backing down in regards to our sovereignty being threatened, always standing for what she believed in, even if it meant standing alone. Sherrill was a devoted wife and mother who was loved dearly and will be deeply missed. Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 PM, Friday, April 19th at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will follow at 1:30PM at the funeral home with Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst officiating. Interment with military honors will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. Donations can be made to the American Policy Center, 53 Main Street, Box 3640, Warrenton, VA 20188-3640, The New York Special Olympics; or The Orange County Assoc. For The Help Of Retarded Children, in Orange County, NY, known as A.H.R.C. 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

Lois L. Oates age 45 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her home. She was born on July 8, 1973 in Newton, New Jersey the daughter of MacArthur and Carol Barlow Babcock. Lois worked as an assembler for Kolmar Labs, Inc in Port Jervis. She is survived by her parents MacArthur and Carol Babcock of Middletown, NY, her three sisters; Donna Brewster, Melissa Wildrick, Tammy VanderVeer and her husband Albert, Jr. all of Port Jervis, her long time companion Lionel Williams of Port Jervis, her step-brother Victor Lott of the State of Florida, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Interment will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. 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.

Nancy Fitzpatrick Koenig, age 73 passed away peacefully at home January 27, 2019 with her loving husband by her side. Nancy was born on April 19,1945 in Port Jervis N.Y. to Myrtle and James Fitzpatrick. She graduated from Port Jervis High School class of '63. After High School Nancy attended Orange County Community College. Nancy was a waitress at the Eddy Farm Hotel and Resort for over fifteen years, she became a favorite of the Eddy Farm guests and would receive Birthday and Holiday cards from them long after she retired from waitressing. More recently Nancy became an independent home health care worker for the elderly and soon was in great demand, Nancy loved her clients and provided excellent care. A county nurse in Milford PA stopped for routine check on a client of Nancy's and told her "Nancy if you should ever need home health care, I hope you have someone as kind,caring and capable as you are." Nancy was a person of faith, she and her family were devoted active members of Drew United Methodist Church for generations. Nancy loved to decorate for all occasions, as an adult Nancy became the principle decorator for quite a few years at Drew Church especially Christmas, Easter and of course St. Patrick's Day. Nancy was a member of the Old Mine Road Chapter DAR for forty two years and served as Chaplin for the last ten years, she was also a DAR flag bearer for all parades in Port Jervis, as well as Flag Day ceremonies. As a child Nancy was a member of Triangle Girls of the Eastern star, a youth group that fosters leadership qualities, life skills and empathy for those less fortunate as well as dressing up in fancy gowns and having fun. Nancy was also a passionate student of American History and the founding of our great country. She would create dazzling annual displays for constitution week at the Port Jervis Public Library on behalf of the DAR. Nancy was an active partner, promoter and ambassador for her artist husband Peter and his work " Nancy played a huge role in the success I've had as a professional artist, she was the guiding light while we traveled along that very winding road”, Peter gave her the official title " Director of attitude" and that she was! Nancy had a gift, she was able to see the natural world with the clarity and innocence of a child's eye, the wonder and beauty in her own backyard with the passing of each season, the fauns with their mother, the rabbits and their babies the hawks she would shoo away when she felt the baby rabbits were threatened. She was able to do this each day with the wonder of a child as if it were the for the first time...That's a Gift. Although Nancy wasn't able to have children of her own, of course, that made her quite sad, however she became a beloved mother aunt god mother to countless children over the years including her husband's two children Tim and Patti, she was a natural at being a great mom and parent. Nancy was the kindest most beautiful soul I have ever known our family is heartbroken at the loss of this special woman, wife and mother, Nancy will be deeply missed by all who knew her. I would like to leave you with a quote that Nancy liked to recite; " Always remember, Tenderly we treasure the past, with memories that will always last....Goodbye is not forever..Goodbye is not the end...It simply means "So long for now"..Until we meet again." Nancy was predeceased by her parents Myrtle and James Fitzpatrick Nancy is survived by her husband Peter at home, her son Tim and his wife Alisa of Merrick New York, a daughter Patti of Washingtonville New York , Grandson Logan, Granddaughter Stephanie and great granddaughter Lila Sage, her cousin Betsy Delsanto and her husband John of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, cousin Greta Crank and her Husband Chris of Greyson, Kentucky, cousin Lori Gerlach and her husband Bill of Slate Hill New York. Memorial services will be held 12:30 PM, Saturday, April 27, at the Drew United Methodist Church, 49 Sussex St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst and Rev. Paul Zorn will officiate. Interment will take place at later time at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. 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.

Thomas Luyster, IV of Port Jervis, NY passed away April 6, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 4, 1991 in Goshen, New York the son of Thomas Luyster, III and Kelly Law. He enjoyed wrestling and riding ATV’s. Thomas is survived by his mother Kelly Law and her husband Michael of Port Jervis, his father Thomas Luyster, III and his wife Tanya of Cuddebackville, NY, his two sisters Jaimee Luyster and Rita Luyster, his maternal grandmother Shirley Blair King of Port Jervis, several step-sisters, and step-brothers, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be private. Cremation will take place at HG Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. 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.

William B. Murray age 84 of West Babylon, NY and Pond Eddy, NY passed away April 7, 2019 at home. Services: 2 PM Friday, April 12, in the Pond Eddy United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Glen Spey Cemetery, Glen Spey. Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.

Joan H. Slingerland 88 a life-long resident of the Tri-State Area passed peacefully, April 6, 2019. Joan was the wife of the late Kenneth L. Slingerland and mother to three daughters Leslie, Patricia and Amy. She was the beloved grandmother of Jessica, Sara, Jay and Joanna. Joan was a member of the local Presbyterian Church, a member of “Ye Rughookers" of Orange County, the Slate Hill Pacers and an avid bowler. Visitation will be held 3-6 PM Thursday, April 11th at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center, Inc., 231 Kiernan Rd., Campbell Hall, NY 10916 or to St. Jude’s Childrens’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. 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.

Marilyn K. Hallock age 66 of Sparrowbush, NY passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 in Johnson City, NY. She was born on December 31, 1952 in Port Jervis, NY the daughter of Lawrence and Mary Deterick Comfort. Marilyn retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Joseph’s Place, Port Jervis, NY. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Matamoras. Marilyn married Richard A. Hallock, who pre-deceased her. She is survived by her brother Troy Comfort and his wife Robin of Walton, NY, her three sisters; Lottie Moore and her husband Dana of Gibsonton, Florida, Nikki Jo DiPalma and her husband Chris of Glen Spey, NY, Zoette McMickel and her husband Mac of Kila, Montana. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and Godchildren. Memorial services will be held 11AM, Friday, April 5th at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Diane Sommers will officiate. Interment will follow at Glen Spey Cemetery, Glen Spey, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Eastern Div., 121 Executive Drive, New Windsor, NY 12553. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

Robert “Roy” Loudon Hinshalwood of Otisville died after a short illness on January 13, 2019. Roy was predeceased by his beloved wife, Sophia, in September 2018. The son of George and Catherine Hinshalwood, Roy is survived by two sons, George and Gordon, two daughters-in-law, Angela and Stephanie, four grandchildren, Frank, Anne, Kyra and Robert, four great-grandchildren and his brother, Ken. Roy was born in Stevenson Scotland on the eve of World War 2. Growing up with extended family, school and church were important centers in Roy’s life. From an early age Roy loved cars, buses and trains. To earn spending money as a teen and to get behind the wheel of a car, Roy worked as a taxi cab driver. Always an avid learner, he received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Glasgow. He was passionate about languages and excelled in Latin, French and German while spending his years after college leading tours in France for Scottish and British tourists. As a Rotary Exchange student from Scotland, Roy enrolled in the University of Georgia in Athens, where he met the love of his life, Sophia. While in Georgia, Roy earned a Master’s Degree in Education and Psychology. Roy and Sophia later moved to Ithaca, NY where Roy completed a second Master’s Degree in Romance Linguistics at Cornell University. Roy taught French, Latin and German at Montclair High School in New Jersey for nearly 20 years. Roy’s commitment to the Rotarian value of service would be a lifelong priority. He held a near perfect attendance record for Rotary meetings for over 45 years. If he was not in his hometown for a Rotary meeting, Roy would attend a meeting wherever he was, making new friends and acquaintances at meetings around the world. He and Sophia traveled the globe extensively, exploring every corner of the earth they could with zest, a passion that was fostered by his own experience as a Rotary Exchange Student. Roy was devoted to his four grandchildren, spending time teaching them French, bringing them on railroad & bus trips, sharing his love of travel and playing games. Roy had a deep love of all things French, which was one of the reasons he and Sophie bought and renovated a one-room school house in Quebec Canada over 40 years ago. For Roy, the schoolhouse was a center for family gatherings, innumerable board games, refreshing summer naps and countless cups of coffee with friends who would drop by. He created infinite memories in each of his homes, surrounded by the friends and family who mattered to him most. A Memorial Service will be held on April 6 at 11AM at Faith Reformed Church in Slate Hill. Rev. Albert Potgieter and Rev. Stephanie Johnson will officiate. Please make donations in Roy’s honor to the Port Jervis Rotary Club P.O. Box 511, Port Jervis, NY 12771. 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.

James William Curcuruto, born in Manhasset, New York, on July 8th, 1975, went Home on March 31st, 2019. He was 43 years old. James was the beloved son of Patricia and Robert DeMono of Port Jervis; much-loved brother of Kara Raap of Sparrowbush, Kalyn (and Matthew) Ruscher of Port Jervis, Lauren DeMono of Port Jervis, Robert DeMono of Warwick, and Joseph DeMono of Port Jervis. He is further survived by his Aunt Lynda (and Richard) Onofry of Port Jervis; Uncle Ralph and Aunt Joyce DeMono of Bloomfield, New Jersey; nephews Noah Knesel and Griffin Raap of Sparrowbush, nieces Bella and Sophie Raap of Sparrowbush, and Saige Ruscher of Port Jervis; cousins Michael DeMono of Bloomfield, New Jersey, Alycia (and Scott) Spatola of Byram, New Jersey, Craig (and Courtney) Onofry of Montague, New Jersey, Scott (and Christina) Onofry of Maybrook, and Megan (and Katie) Mercer of Statesboro, Georgia; and lifelong friends, Brian and Gary Moore, and Rob Shaffer. He was also a wonderful pet parent to Toby Mac and Suzie Q. James was predeceased by his grandmother Christina Canzio, and grandparents Ralph and Frances DeMono. His biological father is James R. Curcuruto of Newtown, Connecticut. James was a proud veteran of the United States Army, wherein he served as a medical specialist and achieved the rank of sergeant. Never did a gentler, kinder soul grace this earth. Visitation will be held 11 AM-12 Noon Wednesday, April 3, at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Man St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will follow at 12 Noon at the funeral home with Rev. Jose Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery with military honors. 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.