Our Obituaries

Andrew Jon Woolsey age 27 of Huguenot, NY passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at home.  He was born on April 19, 1993 in Goshen, NY the son of Anthony and Denise LeBarron Woolsey. Andrew worked for the  New York State Department of Conservation, Summer Recreation in Crown Point, NY.  He was a graduate of Port Jervis High School.  During his student years he was an ambassador for People To People, traveling to Australia.  Andrew attended C-Tech for the Culinary Arts and certification during high school.  He was  a member of the Cuddebackville Fire Dept. and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He enjoyed the great outdoors.  Andrew is survived by his parents, Anthony and Denise Woolsey at home, his brother, Anthony Joseph Woolsey, his maternal grandmother Gloria LeBarron, his aunt Gina McCann and her husband Thomas of Port Jervis, his aunt Tracy LeBarron and her husband David Smith, his uncle David LeBarron and several cousins.  He was pre-deceased by his paternal grandparents,  Albert and Jonnie Woolsey and his maternal grandfather, Arthur LeBarron.  Andrew’s family will receive friends, 1-3 PM, Wednesday, December 30th at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.  Interment will be private. 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.  

Andrew Jon Woolsey age 27 of Huguenot, NY passed away Dec. 26, 2020 at home. Visitation: 1-3 PM, Wednesday, Dec. 30 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Interment will be private.  Arrangements are by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. knight-auchmoody.com.

 

Michael T. Connelly, age 75, of Port Jervis, NY passed away December 21, 2020 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY. He was born November 15, 1945 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Thomas J and Helen Marino Connelly. 

Elizabeth M. Conklin age 78 of Huguenot, NY passed way Monday, December 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on August 18, 1942 in Passaic, New Jersey the daughter of  Edward and Sophie  Konefel McCullon.  Elizabeth retired from  Andmore Sportswear, Inc. in Port Jervis  as a ticket maker.  Elizabeth married  Ralph Conklin, Sr., who pre-deceased her.  She is survived by her two sons; Ralph Conklin, Jr. and his wife MaryJane of Huguenot, and James Conklin of Huguenot, her beloved six grandchildren; Christopher, Ralph Conklin, III, Adam, Paul, Anthony and Andrew, her 10 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  Elizabeth was pre-deceased by her son Daniel Conklin.  Services will be private at the convenience of the family.  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.

Johanna Mallinson, age 74, of Port Jervis, NY, passed away December 12, 2020 at home with her family by her side. She was born on December 10, 1946 in Queens, NY. Johanna is the daughter of the late Julius P. And Elfriede Pompe Hellebrandt.

Johanna was raised in the Williamsburg section of New York and spent many enjoyable summers in Rio, NY. She attended All Saints Elementary School in New York. Upon moving to Port Jervis she attended the Port Jervis School District and was a graduate of the class of 1964. She volunteered her time to help organize many of her class reunions which were held every five years.

Johanna retired as a customer service representative for General Telephone Co., in Port Jervis after 20 years of dedicated service. Johanna is a faithful member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Port Jervis, a member of the Port Jervis Lodge of Elks, #645, B.P.O.E., a member of the Port Jervis Business and Professional Women (B.P.W.), which she was the recipient of “Woman of The Year Award in 1988, a member of  Bon Secours Hospital Walking Group, and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Johanna married Kenneth L. Mallinson in 1970, celebrating 50 years of marriage.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth at home; her brother-in-law, George Mallinson and his wife Arline of Tunkhannock, PA; her nephew, Matthew Heater; her great niece, Kayman Heater; and a host of very close families and friends, reaching as far as Germany, Australia and Canada.She was pre-deceased by her sister, Ruth Heater and her husband Ronald Heater; and her brother, George Hellebrandt. Jo will be best remembered as a giver of herself in every way. When she put her hand out to someone, it would never be empty. There would be always something in it, her friendship, love, compassion, or just a listening sympathetic ear. One of her favorite past times was walking her Golden Retrievers.

Visitation will be held 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 15 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Prayers will be offered Tuesday afternoon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11a.m. Wednesday, December 16th at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Matthew Newcomb will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s R.C. Church, 46 Ball St., Port Jervis, NY 12771 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 information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com

 

Rosemary Brislin age 72 of Montague, New Jersey passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Port Jervis, NY.  She was born on April 13, 1948 in Newark, New Jersey the daughter of James and Margaret Vicidomini Fortunato.  Rosemary worked as a food demonstrator at Shop-Rite in Montague, New Jersey.  She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Port Jervis,  a member of the Montague Seniors, a member of the Montague Grange, the Montague Historical Society and the Sussex County Republican Committee.  Rosemary married Paul M. Brislin, who survives at home.  She is also survived by her brother Ralph Fortunato, her five cousins; Antoinette Spangenberg, Arnold, Anthony, Ralph and Fred Vicidomini, her two brothers-in-law, Tom Brislin of Montague, NJ and Jim Brislin and his wife Darlene of North Carolina, one niece and two nephews.  Visitation will be held 2 - 5:30 PM, Thursday, December 10, at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.  The Rosary service will be held 3 PM, Thursday. Due to Covid restrictions please note there is an occupancy limitation which may cause a wait time. Masks must be worn at all times.  Prayers will be offered 9:15 AM, Friday, December 11, at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 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  St. Labre Indian School Tongue River Rd, Ashland, MT 59003.    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.-

PLEASE NOTE:   MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL  IS AT 10:00 A.M..

Harold J. Everitt age 63 of Port Jervis, NY passed away, Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 11, 1957 in Port Jervis, NY the son of John and  Lucy Snyder Everitt.  Harold worked for Zitone Construction Co. in Montague, New Jersey.  He is survived by his son, Harold “Bucky” Everitt of Greeley, Pennsylvania, his brother John Everitt of Montague, New Jersey, and his very dear friends  Jerry and Diane Hendershot of Port Jervis.  Services will be private at the convenience of the family.  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.