Our Obituaries

 

William P. Coughlin age 91 of Montague, New Jersey passed away July 13, 2021 at his home.  He was born on December 26, 1929 in Yonkers, NY,  the son of James F. and Edna Bardell Coughlin. Bill proudly served our country with the US Navy as a Seebee from 1951-1953.  He retired as a senior staff engineer for Bell Telephone Co, in New York City, NY after many years of dedicated service.  He was a faithful member of the Minisink Reformed Church in Montague, NJ, a member of the Montague Grange, and M.A.R.C.H.  William married Gloria Darville who pre-deceased him in 2007.  He is survived by his daughter, Virginia Caputo and her husband  Mark of Montague, his two sons; William Coughlin and his wife  Deborah of Montague, and Douglas Coughlin and his wife Kay of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, his beloved four grandchildren; Frank and Ryan Caputo, Alexandra and Timothy Coughlin, his great grandchildren; Belle, Brody, Braytin, Corbin, Violet, and William, his sister-in-law Kathryn Coughlin of Michigan, his three nephews; Kenneth, Robert, John and his niece Laura.  He was pre-deceased by his brother James Coughlin.  Memorial services will be held 11 AM, Saturday, July 17th at the Minisink Reformed Church in Montague, NJ.  Rev. Michael Sweeney will officiate.  Interment will follow at the Montague Reformed Church Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Minisink Reformed Church, 346 River Rd, Montague, NJ 07827 or to the Montague Grange, 280 River Road, Montague, NJ 07827.  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.

 

Karen S. MaGill age 76 of Huguenot, NY and formerly a life-long resident of Sussex County, New Jersey, passed away July 8, 2021 at her home.  She was born on August 25, 1944 in Franklin, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Robert and Anna Price MaGill.  Karen retired as a rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service in Augusta and Lafayette, NJ.  She was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church in Newton, NJ.  Karen volunteered at the Samaritan Inn for the homeless in Newton for many years and was a member of the Senior Citizens Council of Sussex County. In her earlier years she served with the American Cancer Society in New Jersey.  Karen was a strong humanitarian.  She found great comfort in taking care and helping those in need.  Karen is survived by her sister, Sharon Wien and her husband William of Matamoras, PA, her nieces; Toni Ennis and her husband Joseph of Port Jervis, Angie Portsmore and her husband Michael of Hamburg, NJ, her great nieces and nephews; Ashley, Delani, Joseph, Lynnlee, William, Sydney, Evan, Colin, and her great great niece, Leah.  She is also survived by her beloved pet cat “Pax”.  Karen was pre-deceased by her niece Karen Morgan. **A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held  **AM,   (Date) at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, 46 Ball St., Port Jervis, NY.  Rev. Matthew Newcomb will be the celebrant.  Interment will follow at North Hardyston Cemetery, Hamburg,, New Jersey.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital,  501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.  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.

Minnie E. Storms age 93 of Sparrowbush, NY and formerly of Sussex, NJ, passed away July 12, 2021 in Milford, PA, surrounded by her loving family. Minnie was born on January 16, 1928, the daughter of George and Lula Conklin Fountain. Minnie retired as supervisor for Andmore Sportswear in Port Jervis, after many years of dedicated service. She was well known for feeding many with little or no notice, just like her mother used to do. Minnie made the best apple pie and welcomed guests with open arms. She is surely hopping, skipping, and jumping in Heaven. She married Percy E. Storms, who predeceased her. Minnie is survived by her daughter Pricilla Gould and her husband Jonathan of Sparrowbush, her beloved grandchildren; Denise Hulse and her husband Douglas, Michele Fontana and her husband Scott, Raymond Storms and his wife Susan and Thomas E. Storms, her five great grandchildren; Dylan, Nicholas, Darick, Rebecca, Scott-Michael, her great great grandson, Pearson, and several nieces and nephews.  Minnie was pre-deceased by her son, Edward J. Storms, her great grandson, Justin Storms, her two brothers, Eugene and Lewis Fountain. Memorial services will be held 12 Noon, Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Pastor David Struble will officiate. Interment will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit, knight-auchmoody.com.

Sharon K. Cooper age 82, of Matamoras, Pennsylvania passed away, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Sharon was born on March 13, 1939 in Tarrytown, NY, the daughter of Gilbert and Virginia Brown Stewart.  She worked as a real estate agent for Pallaghy Real Estate in Milford, Pennsylvania.  She was a former member of the Deerpark Reformed Church, in Port Jervis.  Sharon married  Leonard H. Cooper, who survives at home. They celebrated 64 years of marriage on June 14, 2021.  She is also survived by her son, Todd Cooper of Texas, her daughter April Talmadge and her husband Glen of Port Jervis, her son, Mark Cooper of Cheyenne, Wyoming, her sister, Gay Ulacco and her husband Robert of the State of Florida, her brother, Todd Stewart, her beloved seven grandchildren; Megan, Colleen, Matthew, Paul, Amy, Ashley, and Christopher, several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Sharon was pre-deceased by her daughter, Cheri L. Livesey in 2009. Cremation will take place privately 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.

William E. Tinsman, Sr., age 93 of Matamoras, PA passed away May 9, 2021. Services: A celebration of Life will be held 1 PM, Sat., July 17 at the Matamoras Fire House, 506 Ave Q, Matamoras, PA
Arrangements are by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. knight-auchmoody.com

Johnny Sibirtzeff age 82 of Port Jervis, NY passed away July 7, 2021 at the Kaplan Family Residence, Newburgh, NY.  He was born on November 16, 1938 in Manhattan, NY, the son of Rev. Alexis and Josephine Szarwark Sibirtzeff.  Johnny  was a commercial painter in New York City and was the owner of Mid-Hudson Painting and Decorating in Middletown, NY.  He proudly served our country with the US Marine Corps. Johnny married  Mary G. Dubis who survives at home.  He is also survived by his four daughters; Joyce Hill and her husband John  of Sparrowbush, Lori Micke and her husband Brian of Greer, S.C., Debra Sibirtzeff and her fiancé Andrew of Hawley, PA, Lisa Sibirtzeff of Huguenot, NY, his son Paul Sibirtzeff of Pine Island, NY, his beloved 13 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, his brother Konstantine Sibirtzeff of NYC, his sister Paula Czeski of Lakewood, NJ, several nieces and nephews.  Johnny was pre-deceased by his son, John Sibirtzeff II, his nephew, James Czeski, his sister Sonia Anderson, his brothers, Alexander, Michael, Stanley, Fred and his son-in-law, Christopher J. Parry.  Services and cremation will be private. The Sibirtzeff family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctor’s and nurses at Garnet Medical Ctr., and the Kaplan Family Residence.  They would like to send their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ronen Harel for his compassionate and professional care during Johnny’s illness.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839 or to the The Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, 1 Sunrise Lane, Newburgh, NY 12550.  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.

Richard (Ricky) Williams, age 62, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 in Bergen County, NJ.  Ricky was born April 19th, 1959 to the late Irene (Van Horn) Williams and Richard (Dick) Williams of Elmwood Park, NJ.  He is survived by his brother Kenneth Williams Sr. of Belvidere, NJ and neice Kellie Williams also of Belvidere, NJ.  Ricky is also survived by the following Uncles;  Jim Van Horn of Sparrowbush, NY, Luke & Bill Van Horn, both of Huguenot, NY, Roger Van Horn of Port Jervis,  his aunts: Linda Van Horn of Port Jervis and Maryanne Bloom of Westbrookville, NY.  He is also survived by many cousins in the Tri State area.  In addition to his parents he was pre-deceased by an infant sister, Joyce Linda Williams, his nephew Kenneth Williams Jr and his sister-in-law, Joan Williams.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Cremation will be handled by the Conte Funeral Home in Elmwood Park, NJ.  Local arrangements are by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home of Port Jervis, NY. Fo information or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.

 

Charlotte J. DiMaggio age 91 of Providence, Rhode Island and a long time resident of Matamoras, Pennsylvania, passed way Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Cranston, Rhode Island.  She was born on October 27, 1929 in New York City, NY, the daughter of Charles and Anne Juris Rapp.  Charlotte retired as a medical records secretary at Bon Secours Community Hospital, in Port Jervis.  She married  Thomas DiMaggio, who pre-deceased her.  Charlotte is survived by her two sons, Thomas DiMaggio of Providence, Rhode Island and Joseph DiMaggio and his wife  Debra of Cascade, Maryland, her beloved grandchildren; Thomas, Christopher, Joshua and Ashley, several great grandchildren, one great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews..  She was pre-deceased by her daughter, Suzanne DiMaggio.  Visitation will be held 3-7 PM, Thursday, June 24, at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.  Graveside services will be held 11 AM, Friday, June 25, at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, NY.  Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimers Assoc. 225 N. Michigan Ave.,  Fl 17, Chicago, Ill.  60601.  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.

Robert J. Decker, age 84 of Sparrowbush, NY passed away, January 8, 2021 in Brooksville, Florida.  Graveside services will be held 12 Noon, Saturday, June 26th at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY.  Rev. Amy Garrett will officiate.  Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.  knight-auchmoody.com

Peter M. Coyne age 82, of Milford, Pennsylvania and formerly of Middletown, NY, passed away  June 19, 2021 at home.  He was born on February 1, 1939 in Leenane, Ireland, the son of Michael and Mary Joyce Coyne.  Peter followed in the footsteps of his sisters coming to America and first residing in the Bronx NY with his new wife Winifred.  As a butcher he ultimately opened his first butcher shop, Pete's Meats.  Upon moving to Middletown, he continued to work as a butcher for numerous companies and once again opened his second butcher shop, P&D Meats, until his retirement. He was a fan of his beloved Mets and Jets and was fondly referred to as, 'The Original Lefty' when he would play golf with his friends. His quick wit and charm made him a fast friend and fondly remembered by many. He was a very devout and faithful member of St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Milford, PA. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Pope John Paul. II Council, #13935, Milford, PA. Peter married Winifred Ryan Coyne, who pre-deceased him on August 14, 2017.  He is survived by his three sons; Michael Coyne and his fiancé Felicia Van Doran of Milford, PA, Patrick Coyne  and his wife Brenda of Danbury, CT.,  and Peter Coyne and his wife Lori of Hawthorne, NY, his three brothers; Thomas Coyne and his wife Mary, Padraig Coyne and his wife Catherine, Gerald Coyne, his sister Kathleen Chatten and her husband Patrick, all of Ireland, his beloved seven grandchildren; Claire, Emma, Dillon, Jackson, Mackenzie, Mia, and Maeve, several nieces and nephews, and a host of close friends.  Visitation will be held  4-7 PM Tuesday, June 22, at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.  Prayers will be offered 12:30 PM, Wednesday, June 23, at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Milford, PA. at 1:30 PM  Rev. Joseph Manarchuck will be the celebrant.  Interment will follow at Milford Cemetery, Milford, PA.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Residential Hospice, 100 Sterling Parkway, Suite 110, Mechanicsburg, PA. 17050 or to The American Cancer Society, 110 W Harford 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