JEFFREY STEWART ELSTON, HANKINS, NEW YORK, FORMERLY OF MATAMORAS AND PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Jeffrey Stewart Elston age 59, of Hankins, NY and formerly a life long resident of Matamoras / Port Jervis, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at his home.  He was born on February 13, 1962 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of Robert Elston and the late Lillian Melnick Elston. He  graduated from Delaware Valley High School,  Studied Social Studies at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, and also  studied at SUNY Orange. He Graduated in 1998.  Jeff worked as a  security guard for the Delaware Valley Job Corps Center in Callicoon, NY. He  was a former Caseworker II at Pike County Children & Youth Services. Jeff also spent many years working in Hackettstown, NJ at M & M Mars candy company. History was his passion, and researching family genealogy was one of his favorite pastimes. He was very proud of the lives that he touched while working with the children in various youth services. He found great satisfaction helping others. He was a substitute teacher for many years in the local school systems. Another passion he had was anything to do with the Fire Departments and related collectables... He loved to travel and did so all over the country when he was able to.

He was a life member of the Westfall Fire Dept., Westfall, PA.  He is survived by his father Robert Elston and his wife Shirley of Matamoras, PA, his two brothers; Michael Elston and his wife Amy of Dingmans Ferry, PA, and Glen Elston and his wife Joyce of Matamoras, PA, several nieces and nephews and cousins. He also leaves behind his beloved dog and companion, Flipper, and his best friend Adam and friend Jim. as well as countless others. He was a gentle soul with such a kind heart, he will be missed by so many whose lives he touched. Services will be private.   Memorial contributions may be made in Jeff’s name to the Westfall Fire Dept,  PO Box 154, Matamoras, PA 18336.  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.