Obituaries
Issue 30 — Thursday, March 4, 2010
HAWLEY — John Emr, 82, of Hawley, and former 40-year resident of Fort Lee, NJ, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.
He was a Mother of Pearl Button Manufacturer with Emr Brothers Mother of Pearl Buttons in North Bergen, NJ, and Yonkers, NY. He was a member of the Milford Bible Church and a US Army World War II veteran serving in Germany.
The son of Hyneck and Marie (Kupilik) Emr he was born March 2, 1927 in Cliffside Park, NJ. He was married to Evelyn (Metzger) Emr.
Survivors include his wife; daughter Elyse Colao of Belair, MD; three sons, John Emr of Port Murray, NJ, Scott Emr of Ithaca, NY, and Bruce Emr of Westwood, NJ; 10 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
A Memorial Service was held at Milford Bible Church, Milford, on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 with Rev. Robert Elliott officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Amy Lynn Emr Scholarship Fund, Bob Jones University, Att: Financial Aid Office, Greenville, SC 29614 or Milford Bible Church, 110 Foxcroft Dr., Milford, PA 18337.
Arrangements made by Stroyan Funeral Home, Inc. 405 W. Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337.
HAWLEY — Charles Gillette, 79, of Hawley died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at Bethany Village, Bethany. His family was by his side when he died.
Born June 6, 1930, in Dunmore, PA, he was the son of the late Gaetano and Josephine (Ciero) Gillette.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Regina Helen Wendrick. They married on September 5, 1949.
A Hawley High School and Wayne Commercial School graduate, he was a Korean War Army veteran. A Hawley resident since 1933, he retired after 30 years from the United States Postal Service. He had also owned and operated Sandy Beach Motel for 16 years and worked at Yuba Fabricating Corp. After his retirement from the Postal Service, he owned and operated the Trading Post in Hawley for 10 years.
Mr. Gillette was a member of Knights of Columbus for 33 years and was past Grand Knight of Hawley Council #797 3rd Degree, past Faithful Navigator of #927 Bishop Hoban Assembly 4th Degree, member 4th Degree of Honor/Color Guard and had Honorary Lifetime Membership 4th Degree. In addition, he was formerly on the Board of Directors at two local banks and was a former member of the Board of Trustees at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He loved to travel, golf and was a lifelong fan of the Detroit Tigers. His favorite trip while traveling was to Guardia la Lombardia, Italy, in 2003. He was a member of the Gourmet Dinner Club for 37 years. He also had a hole-in-one at Red Maples Golf Course in South Canaan.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter: Lori Gillette of Raleigh, NC; two sons and daughters-in-law: Gary and Vicki Gillette of Detroit, MI, and Stephen and Patti Gillette of Portland, OR; one brother: Albert Gillette of Hawley, PA; and four grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a brother, Guy Gilltte, and a sister, Rose Marie Bebensee.
There was a Funeral Mass on Thursday, Feb. 25, at BVM Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 314 Chestnut Ave, Hawley, celebrated by Rev. Richard W. Beck, Pastor. Burial took place in B.V.M. Queen Of Peace Cemetery, Hawley.
Arrangements made by Teeters Funeral Chapel, 505 Church St., Hawley, PA 18428.
HUGUENOT — Sammie J. Kamphefner age 74, of Huguenot, NY passed away Tuesday February 23, 2010 at her home. She was born on December 10, 1935 in Wallace, Idaho, the daughter of the late Willie Rex Barber and Lena Ferguson Barber. Sammie was a retired Assembler for Kolmar Labs,Inc., Port Jervis, NY. She celebrated 56 years of marriage to Ernest W. Kamphefner, who pre-deceased her on October 9, 2009. Sammie was an active member with the Town of Deerpark Democratic Committee, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of The Sparrowbush Fire Dept., and a former Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout leader and Brownie leader. Sammie strongly supported the Port Jervis High School Wrestling and Football Teams and the Drama Club. She was a talented and creative artist and a “Mom” and friend to many.
Sammie is survived by her three sons, Rex Kamphefner and his wife Grace of Granite Bay, Calif., Grey Kamphefner at home, and Chance Kamphefner and his wife Cheryl of Lake Forest, California; three daughters, Kricket (Erin) Evans and her husband Joseph of Colorado Springs, Colo., Paige Yeager and her husband Scott of Pasadena, Maryland, and Diane Freije and her husband Gary of Binghamton, NY, 11 grandchildren and her best friend Sue Morgan of Port Jervis, and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her daughter Brandi Kamphefner , her brother John and her sister Mary.
Funeral Services were held Friday, February 26, 2010 at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. Private Interment took place at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, NY.
Memorial donations may be made to the Port Jervis-Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771 or to the American Cancer Society, 419 E. Main St., Middletown, NY 10940.
Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. for information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.
LORDS VALLEY — Hedy Klein, 76, of Lords Valley, PA passed away Saturday February 20, 2010 at home. She was a Certified Public Accountant for Alblong Traugeg Sismann C.P.A., in Springfield, NJ. Mrs. Klein was a member of the Church at Hemlock Farms, Lords Valley, PA. The daughter of the late Otto and Maya (Albecker) Fischer she was born July 28, 1933 in Germany. She was married to Walter R. Klein.
Survivors include her husband, son Robert E. Klein of Blooming Dale, NJ, daughter Suzanne Seymoure of Port Murray, NJ and five grandchildren.
Funeral services and cremation were private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the Church at Hemlock Farms, 1493 Hemlock Farms, Lords Valley, PA 18428..
CORNWALL, NY— Mrs. Jean Padgett of Cornwall, NY and formerly of Mill Rift, PA and a longtime resident of the area died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in Elant at Newburgh. She was 76.
She was born July 9, 1933 in Cornwall, NY the daughter of the Louis Nucci and the late Kathryn Sullivan Nucci.
Jean was married for 50 years to the late Lawrence ‘’Larry’’ Padgett he died August 22, 2000.
She worked as a sewing machine operator for VSD Coat Factory in Newburgh and later retired from Andmore Sportswear in Port Jervis.
Jean was a past member of Munger Cottage senior group.
A family statement read: ‘’She loved life and laughter…the simplest things brought her the most joy. She was hardworking and honest, and had more energy than all of us combined. A mother of five children, she worked full time but always made time to play a board game. Her favorite past times were playing cards, scrabble, parcheesi and the occasional trip to Monticello or Atlantic City. She loved spending time with her family and always had time for each and everyone of us. We are all truly blessed to have loved and laughed with her. Her love of life, family and friends kept us smiling and warm.’’
She is survived by her two sons: William Padgett and his companion Robin Knight of Bullville, NY; Thomas Padgett and his wife Rose of Chester, NY; two daughters: Kathryn Gagliardi of Cornwall, NY; Jean Marie Hruscik and her husband Peter of Newburgh, NY; a sister Margaret Mains and her husband Robert of Cornwall-on-the-Hudson, NY, 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son Louis Padgett and her brother Robert Sullivan.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 27, at Gray-Parker Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Huston officiating.
Burial took place at Mill Rift Cemetery, Mill Rift, PA.
Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771 845.856.5191 For additional information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.
GLEN SPEY — Margaret “Marge” E. Pichert 89 formerly life-long resident of Glen Spey, NY passed away Sunday February 28, 2010 at St. Paul, Minnesota.
She was born on January 5, 1921 in Glen Spey, NY the daughter of the late Matthew T. and Elizabeth O’Sullivan Smith.
Marge worked for Machlett Laboratories, Inc., in Springdale, Conn. and as a beautician in New Cannan, Conn. She married Jerome “Jerry” Pichert, who predeceased her. She is survived by her son, Jerome Pichert and his wife, Laurie of St. Paul, Minnesota, three grandchildren, one nephew and one niece.
She was predeceased by her daughter Cheryl Belmonte , her sister, Nora Weed and her brother John Smith.
Marge was a member of the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Pond Eddy, NY. Memorial services will be held in the Spring at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E.. Main St., Port Jervis, NY and will be announced at a later date.
Interment will take place Friday March 5, at 2 p.m. at Glen Spey Cemetery, Glen Spey, NY with Rev. Nancy Vonderhorst officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of donor’s choice. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY for information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.
PORT JERVIS — Carmella L. Talmadge age 73, of Port Jervis, NY passed away, Wednesday February 24, 2010 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. She was born on May 16, 1936, at Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Vito and Evelyn Clark Andriack.
Carmella married Howard Talmadge, who predeceased her.
She was a retired cook for the Pike County Correctional Facility, in Milford, Pennsylvania.
Carmella is survived by her daughter, Cindy Talmadge and her companion Jeff Hulse of Port Jervis, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by her son Howard Talmadge.
The Talmadge’s will receive friends for a celebration of Carmella’s life at the home of Cindy Talmadge, 13 Thompson St., Port Jervis on Saturday March 6, at 6 p.m. Interment will be private.
Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY.
PAUPACK — Mark Turner, age 42, of Paupack died Tuesday, February 23, at Mercy Hospice, Scranton, following a courageous two-month battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Kristi, whom he married on May 4, 1991.
Born December 6, 1967, in Union City, PA, he was the son of Charles K. Turner of Meadville, PA, and Margaret Shearer Francis of Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was a graduate of Cranberry High School. He obtained his undergraduate and M.B.A. from Clarion University. In addition, he obtained his teaching credential from East Stroudsburg and was currently completing his Principal Certificate at Wilkes University.
Mr. Turner taught pre-algebra at Dingman-Delaware Middle School in Dingmans Ferry, where he was loved and adored by his students and colleagues and fondly known as “Superman.” He was Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Paupack United Methodist Church, a member of Paupack Parks and Recreation, and coached Babe Ruth Baseball and Dingman Delaware Wrestling. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, but especially enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by a son and daughter, Max (10) and Mackenzie (8); one sister, Roxann Brain of Kennerdell, PA; two brothers, Chuck Turner of Chino Valley, AZ, and Mike Turner of Peoria, AZ; an uncle, Jim Turner of Phoenix, AZ; an uncle, Charles Shearer of Cambridge Springs, PA; his mother- and father-in-law, Judie and Walt Flinchbaugh of Seneca, PA; a brother-in-law, Mike Flinchbaugh of St. Johns, FL; an uncle, Edward Mazeika of Simi Valley, CA, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
The funeral was Monday, Mar. 1 at Paupack United Methodist Church, with Rev. Susan M. Heafield, Pastor, officiating. Burial is in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Paupack.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mark Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Wayne Bank, 717 Main St., Honesdale, PA 18431.