Mary E. Drake Donnelly, age 91 of Port Jervis, NY and a life-long resident of the area, passed away Wednesday May 27th a the Milford Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Facility, Westfall Twshp. Mary was born on April 1, 1918 at Matamoras, Pa., the daughter of the late LeRoy and Addie Mae DeVore Drake. Mary was proud to be well known as the Walt-Mart Greeter, at the Westfall Township Walt-mart Store. Before Mary went to work at Walt-mart she was retired from Little Tots, manufacturer of Childrens clothing in Port Jervis, and then later retired as a trimmer from Andmore Sportswear. She was an active member of the Daughters of America, Jr. Delight Council #114, Port Jervis and Past Regional Councilor. She was also a member of the Clara Bradley Lodge , Ladies Auxiliary of R.R. Trainman.
Mary is survived by 3 beloved nieces, Kathleen Drake Ketcham of Matamoras, Pa., Diana wilson Freije of Port Crane, NY and Deborah Devore nason of Port Jervis, 2 nephews, Ralph Drake of Phillipsburg, NJ and David Drake of Port Jervis,, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her son, Russell Donnelly in 1979 and pre-deceased by 7 brothers and sisters.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Graveside services will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Daughters of America, Jr. Delight Council, c/o Kathleen Ketcham, 903 Ave O, Matamoras, Pa. 18336. 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-auchmody.com