CLARA V. SCHMALZLE, BARRYVILLE, NEW YORK

Clara V. Schmalzle, age 85, late of Barryville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Milford Senior Care Facility, Milford, PA.She was born November 16, 1923 in Dunmore, PA, the daughter of the late Matthew H. Vollmer and Hazel B. Swendsen Vollmer. Clara was married to Lewis J. Schmalzle for over 60 years. He predeceased her.She was a retired Home Economics and Health Teacher for the Eldred Central School, Eldred, NY. Clara was a member of the Barryville United Methodist Church, Barryville, NY for over 50 years, and lay preacher of the church. She was a member and past Matron of River Valley Chapter, O.E.S. #33, Port Jervis, NY; member of the Sullivan County of Home Economics Teachers for 20 yrs.; member of the New York State United Teachers Association; member of the International Skamper Camper Club, and a life member of the Yulan Rod and Gun Club.A family statement reads: "Mom loved to sew, cook, hunt, fish, and go camping, but above all, her family was most important to her."She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Barnes and her husband, Larry of Gouldsboro, ME, and Ginny Dudko and her husband, William of Sparrowbush, NY; her son, Donald L. Schmalzle and his wife, Cindy of Ellenville, NY; four grandchildren: Jennifer, Tricia, Amy, Laura; five great-grandchildren: David, Colin, Moira, Waylon and Norah; two brothers, Cecil Vollmer of Jacksonville, FL and Paul Vollmer of Dunnellon, FL; her sister, Carol Swingle of Ann Arbor, MI; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Vera Balfantz.Friends may call Friday, February 13, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Easter Star services will be held Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 14, at 1 p.m. at the Barryville United Methodist Church, Barryville, NY with The Rev. Linda Bohs officiating. Interment will be private.Memorial contributions may be made to the Barryville United Methodist Church, Barryville, NY 127719 or to the American Legion Vol. Ambulance Corps, Eldred, NY 12732.Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. For information,directions or to send condolences, please call 845-856-3312 or visit Knight-Auchmoody.com.