CHERYL ANNE GUSZICK, SPARROWBUSH, NEW YORK

Cheryl Anne Guszick, age 50, late of Sparrowbush, NY, passed away June 7, 2008 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY.Cheryl was an educator for the Port Jervis School System. She is the daughter of Dave and Geraldine Rouilliard Payne, who survive. Cheryl was born at Hancock, NY on May 13, 1958.She is survived by her son, David Guszick and her daughter, Rachel Guszick, both at home. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three sisters, Colleen Baggetta of Fairfax, VA, Sharon Demchak of New Haven, CT, and Alexis Johnson of Archbald, PA; two brothers, Davy Payne and his fiance, Wendy of Daytona, Beach, FL and Thomas Payne of Forest City, PA; four nieces, Adrianna, Danielle, Samantha and Domonique, and two nephews, David and Michael. She is also survived by her former husband, David Guszick.Cheryl was an active member of St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, PA and a CCD Teacher. She is a three time cancer survivor, and a member of the Look Good, Feel Good Program of the American Cancer Society. She was appointed Grand Marshall and a member of the Relay For Life Team, Port Jervis, and a member of the Avon Cancer Awareness Program. Cheryl was a former long term Board of Education Member for the Port Jervis School Dist. She was a coordinator for the Club Rec Program at the Port Jervis School and a coach for Port Jervis Softball Little League Team. Cheryl was a graduate of Keystone College, La Plume, PA.A family statement reads "She was a courageous, compassionate, strong hearted mother, sister and friend, she will be greatly missed by all."Friends may call Tuesday, June 10 from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, June 11 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.The vigil wake service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. August Ricciardi officiating.A Mass of Resurrection will be held Thursday, June 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, PA with the Rev. Raj as celebrant. Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY.Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.knight-auchmoody.com.