GRACE M. CHERRY, SPARROWBUSH, NEW YORK

Grace M. Cherry age 86, late of Sparrowbush, NY, passed away Wednesday May 14, 2008, at the Roscoe Community Nursing Home, Roscoe, NY.She was born at Sparrowbush, NY on August 6, 1921, the daughter of the late Frank B. Cherry and Helen Gilson Cherry. Grace retired from Gamos Store in Sparrowbush after many years. She is a member of the Sparrowbush United Methodist Church.Grace is survived by two sisters, Helen Chandler of Sparrowbush, NY and Anna Campbell of Matamoras, PA; her sister-in-law, Veronica Cherry of Matamoras, PA; and her nieces, Sharon Branning, Joy Ryerson, Cherry Rosenthal, Kathy Aiken, and Ellen Casper; her nephews, James Chandler, Michael and Tim Cherry; as well as several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, F.Edgar Cherry and R. Philip Cherry and her sister, Kitty Cherry.Friends may call Sunday, May 18, from 2-4 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m. in the Sparrowbush United Methodist Church, Sparrowbush, NY, with Rev. Robert Mayer will officiate. Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY.Memorial contributions may be made to the Sparrowbush United Methodist Church, Sparrowbush, NY 12780 or to the Sparrowbush Engine Co. #1, Sparrowbush, NY 12780.Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. For information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com or 845-856-3312.