Gertrude E. Campbell, age 91 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Wednesday December 16, 2009 at her home. She was born on August 29, 1918, in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Smith Howell Kelly. She graduated from Ramsdell School of Business in Middletown, NY. Gertrude retired after 37 years as an Executive Secretary for Kolmar Labs, Inc., Port Jervis, NY. She married Arthur J. Campbell on June 19, 1937, who pre-deceased her. Gertrude is survived by her son Richard Campbell and his wife Gladys of Matamoras, Pa.; 4 grandchildren, Sandra Campbell of Matamoras, Pa.; Richard Campbell, Jr. of Hatboro, Pa., Douglas Campbell and his wife Denise of Matamoras, Pa. and Michael Campbell of Matamoras, Pa.; 7 great -grandchildren , 2 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her 3 sisters, Dorothy, Mildred and Marguerite, her brother Russell Howell and her great grand daughter-in-law, Donna Campbell.
Gertrude was an active member of the First Baptist Church, Port Jervis, NY. She was a life member and Past Royal Matron of the River Valley Chapter #33, O.E.S., Port Jervis,; Member of Laurel Court, Order of the Amaranth, and Past District Deputy. Member and Past Councilor of the Daughters of America, Jr. Delight Council #29, Port Jervis.
Friends may call Sunday December 20 from 2-6 pm at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Eastern Star services will be held Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held Monday December 21, 2009 at 11am at the First Baptist Church, 34 E. Main St. Port Jervis, NY. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 34 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771. 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