DOLORES RUTH SCHILDT, ALBANY, NEW YORK, FORMERLY OF PORT JERVIS, NEW YORK

Dolores Ruth Schildt, formerly a longtime resident of Port Jervis, passed away suddenly at home in Albany, NY on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. She was 71.Dolores was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece and friend. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Ernest & Ruth (Klug) Boening, born October 1, 1937 in Chester, Illinois. She married the late Harry Schildt in Brooklyn, NY in 1959 & after a few years in Wisconsin, settled down & lead a long fulfilling life in Port Jervis, NY before moving to Albany last year following Harry's death.Following her father's ministry, Dolores grew up in Haysville, IN, Altoona, PA & Brooklyn, NY and then attended Wagner College on Staten Island, NY. She worked for Bell Telephone in Brooklyn and later was a manager in real estate and a travel agent for over 25 years.Dolores is survived by her loving son, Timothy Schildt; daughter-in-law, Susan; two grandchildren, her pride and joy, Debra and Michael Schildt, all of Albany, NY. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Robert & Merriam Boening of Kingston, NY; sister-in-law, Emma Bishon and husband, Daniel of Flagler Beach, FL; three nieces: Pamela Barton, Amanda Boening and Elizabeth Sellers; nephew Kenneth Fritz; many cousins, aunts and uncles.Dolores was predeceased by her beloved husband, Harry of 48 years; son, Stephen Gregg Schildt; and by her parents, Ernest & Ruth Boening.Dolores was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Port Jervis. She always had God in her heart. In earlier years, she taught Sunday School, played the piano and organ in church, sang in the choir, and was a greeter for services. Dolores was a loving and very generous person who touched many lives. We will always remember her beautiful smile, overwhelming generosity and kindness, the notes and cards she would send not only to relatives, but to strangers performing random acts of kindness, and her uplifting personality.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 East Main Street, Port Jervis, with Rev. Patt Kauffman officiating.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, East Main Street, Port Jervis, NY.Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, please visit knight-auchmoody.com.