Richard Anthony Dawson

Richard Anthony Dawson, age 61, of Matamoras, Pa., entered into the arms of our Lord Sunday November 1, 2009 at home.  He was born in Patterson, New Jersey on September 5, 1948, the son of the late Eugene and Dorothy Jadott Dawson.  Richard was a paratrooper with the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War. He was a retired foreman with Fleurchem Co. in Middletown, N.Y.

Richard was devoted to his wife,  Fran Rocco Rosario Dawson, who survives at home.  He is also survived by his step children: Victoria Rosario of Matamoras, Pa.,  Michael Rosario and his wife Oron of Millington, Tenn., and Ricky Rosario and his  fiance Jeovannah of Matamoras, Pa.; his cherished grandchildren: Mika, David, Vinny, Lex, Kemen, Jaden, Lajhia, Gabreilla and Xiomara.  He leaves his friend Juan of many years.  Rich was a true friend to all and was there for anyone who needed help, he gave of himself completely.  Rich fought a more than courageous battle with cancer and was truly grateful for his wonderful caring family and friends who were with him through the entire fight.  Rich brought into this family a love that was unimaginable and will live in our hearts forever.  Rich touched each and every one of our lives, and for that we will always be grateful.

Friends may call Friday November 6 from 5 to 7 p.m at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y.  Funeral Services will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Richard Cooper officiating.  Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y.  For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit www.knight-auchmoody.com.

Robert G. Pantley

Robert Pantley

Robert G. Pantley died peacefully at the home of his daughter, with his family at his side on Saturday October 31, 2009 in Glen Spey, N.Y. after a long courageous battle with cancer.  He was 67.  He was born in Port Jervis, N.Y., the son of the late Gessner and Elsie Culver Pantley.  He graduated from Port Jervis High School and continued his education, graduating from Leland powers in Boston, Mass.  He retired from Wilder Manufacturing. in Port Jervis.  He was a Member of Port Jervis Lodge of Masons 328 F& AM.

He had a passion for storytelling and was widely known as the “Old Canaler” for the Neversink Valley Area Museum.  He enjoyed acting and participated in quite a number of Presby Player productions for the First Presbyterian Church as well singing baritone for many choral groups and entertaining for numerous charity events.  In his retirement, he enjoyed history, painting, his grandchildren and the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry.

Bob is survived by his former wife, who was his 50-year companion, Susan Fleming of Exeter, N.H.; his sister Gail Anglin and her husband  David of Ottawa, Canada; his son Gessner Pantley and his wife Jodi of Vero Beach, Florida; his two daughters, Ellen Gulla and her husband Tony of Glen Spey, N.Y., and Maureen Pantley and fiancé Keith Kizer of Sparrowbush, N.Y.; eight  grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” for the never failing work, faith and compassion to Dr. Pinos and his staff of the Upper Delaware Valley Cancer Center in Milford, the exemplary third floor nurses at Bon Secours Hospital and the nursing staff of the Orange and Sullivan Hospice.

Friends may call Friday  November 6, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.  Memorial services will follow at 2 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, with Rev. Robert Cassidy officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Westbrookville Cemetery, Westbrookville, N.Y.  In lieu of flowers,  please send memorial donations in Bob’s name to Orange and Sullivan Hospice, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, N.Y.  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

Doris M. Mantione

Doris M. Mantione, age 81, of Huguenot, N.Y., passed away Thursday November 29, 2009 at Port Jervis, N,Y.  She was born on September 15, 1928 in Enfield, Conn., the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Stone Gabba.  Doris was a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Port Jervis, N.Y. and was an avid bowler.  She married Domenic Mantione, who survives at home. Doris is also survived by her sister, Margaret Amoruso of Cromwell, Conn.; two bothers,  Raymond Gabba of Kingsville, Texas, and Albert  Stone of  of San Fernando, Calif.; and several  cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday November 4, 2009 at St. Mary’s Church, 46 Ball St, Port Jervis, with Rev. George Hafeman officiating. Interment took place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Jervis.  Arrangements were by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main  St.,, Port Jervis.  For information or to send a condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com

Irene M. Eakin

Irene M. Eakin, age 93 of Mahwah, N.J. and  formerly of Port Jervis, N.Y.,  passed away Wednesday, October 28 at Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, N,J.  She was born on July 21, 1916 in Port Jervis, N.Y. the daughter of the late Edward and Sadie Davis  Dwyer.

Irene married William Eakin, who predeceased her.  She is survived by her daughter Sally M. Eakin and her fiancé Thomas Yingling of Mahwah, N.J.;  her son,  James Eakin and his wife  Becky of Norwich, Vermont; two granddaughters, Laurie and Jessica; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Irene attended the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Mahwah, N.J.

Prayers were offered Monday at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church, concelebrated by   Rev. Clifford  Ekwume and Rev. John  Foley.  Interment took place at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis.

Memorial contributions may be made to  Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave,  Newton, N.J.  07860.  Arrangements were by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Port Jervis. For information or to send a condolence note to the family visit www.knight-auchmoody.com

Berneta B. Misenhelder

MILFORD – Berneta B. Misenhelder, 92, of Milford, died Thursday, October 21, 2009 at Belle Reve Senior Living Center. A beautician, she owned and operated “Berneta’s” of Milford. Mrs. Misenhelder, an avid golfer who enjoyed the Cliff Park Women’s Golf League, she bowled in the Friday Night Women’s Bowling League. She was also member of the Alter and Rosary Society at St. Patrick’s Church, Milford, and of the Milford Garden Club.

Born the daughter of Floyd and Lavina (Christin) Bronson on September 18, 1917, in Athens, PA. She was married to the late John P. Misenhelder who predeceased her on January 7, 2009.

She is survived by her godchild, Sister Patricia Sullivan, nephews,  Thomas J. Gennaria and his wife Christine of Wilmington, DE, Ronald Bronson of Tucson, AZ, Gary Bronson of Tucson, AZ, James Bronson of NC, David Bronson of NC, and Legrande Lilly of Jacksonville, TX; and several great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Misenhelder was also predeceased by her twin sister Bernice Bronson Gennaria and her husband James A.; brother Robert Bronson and his wife Barbara; and niece Patrice Gennaria Mohr.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the St. Patrick’s Church, Milford with Rev. Gerald Mullally officiating. Interment followed at the Milford Cemetery, Dingman Twp.

Memorials may be made in her name to the Karen Ann Quinlan Center of Hope Hospice, 99 Spara Ave., Newton, NJ 07860.

John G. Quimby

John G. Quinby, age 78, of Port Jervis, N.Y. passed away Wednesday October 21, 2009 at the Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus, Middletown, N.Y.

He was born  on January 24, 1931 in New York City, NY, the son of the late John and Jane Gillespie Quinby.  John proudly served our country during the Korean War with the U.S. Marines.  He was an excellent piano tuner and retired owner of John’s Piano as a Baldwin Dealer, in Walden, N.Y.  He also retired as a deputy sheriff from the Orange County Sheriff’s Deptartment, Goshen, N.Y.

John married Barbara Lynne Shoenthal Quinby, who survives at home.  He is also survived by his five daughters, Lisa Tallman and her husband Michael of Honesdale, Pa., Stephanie Ann Quinby of Chester, Va. Deborah Anne  Jones and her husband  Rev. Andrew Jones of Port Jervis, Nancy Lynne McCarthy and her companion Alex of Easton, Pa. and Sandra Louise Kraich and her husband Chris of New Hampton, N.Y; two sons Michael Sean Quinby and his wife Karen of  Cleveland, Ohio, and Mark George Quinby and his wife Lisa of Pinellas Park, Fla., his sister MaryJane Faust of Niagara Falls, Canada, 15 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Private visitation and services will be held at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E.  Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y.  Rev. Andrew Jones will officiate.  Private interment will take place at the Orange County Veterans Cemetery, Goshen, N.Y. Memorial donations may be made to the New York Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, N.Y. 10016-5337 or to the American Diabetes Assoc, 333 7th Ave, NY, NY  1001-5084.  Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com

Harold Leslie Beams

Harold Leslie Beams

Harold Leslie Beams, age 99, of Port Jervis, N.Y. passed away Monday October 26, 2009 at Elant  Health and Rehabilitation Center, Newburgh, N.Y.  He was born on March 4, 1910 at Meridale, N.Y., the son of  the late Harry and Eva Wardell Beams.  Les  married Florence Moscript Beams, who pre-deceased him on March 23, 1992.  He was a retired truck driver for  Agway Corp., Port Jervis, N.Y.  Les was a member of the Drew United Methodist Church and was custodian of Drew Church for 20 years.  He was very active with the Boy Scouts of America.

Les is survived by his two sons, Richard Beams and his wife Patty of Waterford, Conn, and Robert Beams and his wife Marlene of Newburgh, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Darlene McLaughlin and her husband James, Arminda Porretto and her husband Robert, Scott Beams, David Beams and his  wife Samantha; six great-grandchildren, Hailey, Noah, Devin, Connor, Ashley and Jayden, and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral Services will be held Thursday October 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Cassidy officiating.  Interment took place at Oneonta Plains Cemetery, Oneonta, N.Y.  Memorial donations may be made to the Drew United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1015, Port Jervis, N.Y.  12771. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.  for information or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com

Mrs. Stella Marie Hunter

Mrs. Stella Marie Hunter of Port Jervis, N.Y. and a lifetime resident of the area died Thursday, October 8, 2009 at home. She was 81.

She was born December 9, 1927 in Port Jervis, the daughter of the late Pasquale and the late Angelina  Mazzaffero Marando. Stella married Harold ‘’Bud’’ Hunter 61 years ago on September 17, 1948 in St. Mary’s Church, Port Jervis. She worked for Mercy Community Hospital in Port Jervis as a health insurance clerk. A family statement read:  “Stella was a loving person who loved everyone.’’

Surviving are her husband:     Harold ‘’Bud’’ Hunter at home; son Todd Hunter of Newport, N.C.; son Randy Hunter and his fiancé Chrisof Huguenot, N.Y.; brother Dominic Marando and his wife Betty of Syracuse, N.Y.; grandson Michael Hunter of Newport, N.C.; granddaughter: Sheila Hunter of Newport, N.C.; great grandson Nathaniel Hunter of Newport, N.C.; nephew Gary Marando of Syracuse, N.Y.; and niece Donna Marando of Syracuse, N.Y.

Funeral services were be held on Tuesday, October 13 in Gray-Parker Funeral Home with Father Clifford Ekwueme officiating. Burial was at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Jervis, N.Y.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange And Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550.

Dorothy R. Hubbard

Dorothy R. Hubbard, 85, of Milford, PA, formerly of Sparta, N.J., died Monday, September 28, 2009, at Belle Reve Senior Living Center, Milford, Pa. She was a seamstress, and a retired teacher’s aid from Sparta School District.

Born in Pottsville, Pa., January 26, 1924, she was the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Stiles) Julian. She was married to Clarence W. Hubbard, who predeceased her July 14, 2009.

She is survived by her son, Clarence W. Hubbard Jr., of Los Alamos, N.M; three daughters, Lynn Murcko, of Milford, Pa, Elizabeth Karlson, of Yaphank, N.Y., and Jayne Buda, of Shohola, Pa.; nine grandchildren, Frank Murcko, Trish Ramage, Valerie Murcko, Senior Airman Brandon Pratt, Eric Paganetti, Carley Paganetti, Zachary Paganetti, Ian Hubbard, and Denver Paganetti; two great grandchildren, Aiden Ramage and Ethan Ramage; two sisters, Bernice Chernes, of Sparta, N.J., and Katherine Wood, of Pottsville, Pa.

Beloved mother, like the eagle; strong-willed and free-spirited, may you forever soar.

A memorial service was held at the Marsh-Kellogg American Legion, Post #139, Milford, PA, 18337, on Saturday, October 24.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made in her name to the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860.

Mr. Robert F. Loughnane

Mr. Robert F. Loughnane of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Mill Rift, Pa., died Saturday, October 10, 2009 at North Side Hospital in St. Petersburg.  He was 80.

He was born April 18, 1929 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of the late John and the late Eva Meyer Loughnane.

He married Helen ‘’Evelyn’’ Fitzgerald 59 years ago on July 15, 1950 in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, N.Y.

He was a member of Holy Family R.C. Church, Mill Rift where he was a lector and a member of Holy Family R.C. Church, St. Petersburg, where he was a Eucharistic minister. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council in St. Petersburg.

Bob was the president of the UATAN, St. Petersburg.

Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a corporal during the Korean War.

Surviving are his wife Helen ”Evelyn” Loughnane; son Robert J. Loughnane and his wife Laraine of Brooklyn, N.Y.; son James P. Loughnane and his wife Violetta          of Brooklyn, N.Y.; daughter Christine Most and her husband Charles of Clinton, N.J.; daughter Regina Flecha and her husband Angel of New York, N.Y.; sister Evelyn Piccarelli of Port Jervis, N.Y.; sister Veronica Pierce of Schylerville, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren: Daniel Flecha, Christine Betaneli, Colin Most, Allison Most, Michael Loughnane, Catherine Loughnane, Erin Loughnane, Jaclyn Loughnane, Diana Loughnane and Andrew Loughnane; also several nieces and nephews

He was predeceased  by his brother, John Loughnane.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 15 with a prayer at the funeral home followed by mass of Christian burial at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, 307 Ave. F., Matamoras, Pa. with Rev. August A. Ricciardi officiating.

Burial with military honors was at Mill Rift Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, 307 Avenue F., Matamoras, PA 18336 or Mill Rift Fire Dept., 139 Bluestone Blvd, Mill Rift, Pa. 18340 or Holy Family R.C. Church, 200 78^th Ave., NE, St. Petersburg, Fla. 33702

Funeral arrangements were by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y.  For additional information or to send a condolence note to the family visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.