Frances M. Ebers, age 91 of Eldred, NY passed away Monday November 23, 2009 at Thompson House, Rhinebeck, NY. She was born on June 25, 1918 at Calicoon, NY, the daughter of the late Herbert and Elizabeth Homer Persbacker. Fran married Karl D. Ebers, who pre-deceased her on June 21, 2000. Fran graduated from Syracuse University, attaining her BA in Education. She was a school teacher at the Calicoon High School, in Calicoon, NY. Frances is a member of the Eldred Congregational Church and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Church. She was a member and Past Matron of the River Valley Chapter , O.E.S. #33, Port Jervis. She was Grand Chaplain in 1972 for the O.E.S., State of New York.
Frances is survived by her daughter, Barbara C. Michael of Rhinebeck, NY, her son, Herbert C. Ebers and his wife Judy of Florida, NY, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grand daughter.
Friends may call Wednesday November 25th from 1-5pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Eastern Star services will be held at 4pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Friday November 27th, 2009 at 11am at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E.Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Richard Hotzler will officiate. Interment will take place at Montoza Cemetery, Eldred, NY . Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. Hudson Valley/Rockland/Westchester,NY Chapter, 2 Jefferson Plaza Ste. 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4060. 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-auchmoody.com