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Dona Kurtz Obituary
Dona M. Jacobs Kurtz, age 61, late of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis.
She was born in Sparrowbush, NY on November 5, 1946, the daughter of the late Daniel and Esther DeGroat Jacobs.
Dona was an assembler for Kolmar Labs in Port Jervis.
A family statement reads: "Dona was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. Dona enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. She loved to sew, craftmaking, and volunteered her time to many organizations."
She married David A. Kurtz Sr., who predeceased her.
Dona is survived by her two sisters, Gale Witkowski and Danella Jacobs of Port Jervis; two daughters, Georgieann Quick and her husband, Ivan Sr. and Billie-Jo Mann, all of Port Jervis; two sons, David A. Kurtz, Jr. and wife, Stacey of Port Jervis and Jonathan Kurtz and wife, Darlene of Cochecton, NY; nine grandchildren, Ivan Jr., Jennifer, Justin, Stephanie, Kristin, David, Brandi, McKayla, and Joshua; one great-granddaughter, Abbigale and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Saturday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Knight Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E Main St, Port Jervis, NY.
Services will be held at 12 noon at the funeral home.
Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunshine Fund, c/o Kolmar Labs, Inc., 20 West King Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771.
Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. For information, directions, or to send condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dona Kurtz
Michelle fredricks
October 5, 2008
First i want to say i am sorry for not doing this earier,but i could not find it. My prayers will be with the family always.I got to know Dona and i am going to miss her coming in the labelroom at kolmar and making me laugh when i was sad.Now all i have to do is this of her and i start smiling.It was her kind heart and loving personally that warmed everybody she met.Again,my prayers will be with the family always.
Sandy Quick
September 24, 2008
BillieJo,Dave,Georgiann,&John,
Iam so sorry to her about your mom. I just saw her at the ship not to long ago. I'm glad I got to see her. Your mom was a hard worker and very caring person. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything let me know.
SUE CURRY
September 21, 2008
DONA WAS A TRULEY GREAT PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD THE HONOR OF KNOWING HER .SHE WAS A DEVOTED MOTHER; GRAND MOTHER AND FRIEND .SHE WILL NOW BE WITH HER HUSBAND,MOM AND DAD IN HEAVEN.
Cheryl Howey-Talmadge
September 21, 2008
I am sorry to hear of your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jane Heckert
September 21, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Eddie & Laurie Fuller, Jr.
September 20, 2008
To the Kurtz family, Eddie and I send our condolences and want you to know that our hearts and prayers are with you. If any of you need anything we are always here for you.
Jeff and Dawn Kurtz
September 19, 2008
David,Stacy and Family, we are sorry to hear of Aunt Dona's passing. You are all in our prayers.She will be missed by all who knew her.Love,Jeff and Dawn
Sue Schriber
September 19, 2008
Jon,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elsie-Anne (Ranich) Barr
September 19, 2008
I was so very sorry to hear of Dona's passing, we were very close friends in our teen years. She and I had a great deal of fun together and were best friends for many years. She was a wonderful caring person to know. My sympathy to her family.
Gladys Turell
September 19, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
CHERRI DUNNING
September 19, 2008
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY WHO HAS LOST THIS WONDERFUL AND LOVING LADY. DONA WILL BE MISSED AND SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. I WILL REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AT KOLMAR ON THE LINES. I WILL MISS YOU DONA
Kim Goddard
September 19, 2008
Jenn and family,
Sorry to hear about your grandmother. May she rest in peace and fly with the angels... Much Love Kimmie
Deborah and Ronald Harriott
September 19, 2008
David and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and yours are in our prayers.May GOD bless you all.
michelle flood
September 19, 2008
to john and his family..im sorry to hear of your loss.my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Connie May
September 19, 2008
My heart goes out to all the family Dona will be missed by all that knew her. Please accept my condolence's.
Connie May
SHEILA ROBERTS
September 19, 2008
DAVID,GEORGIANNE,BILLIE JO & JONATHAN & FAMILIES
SENDING MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO EVERYONE ON THE LOSS OF YOU'RE MOM.WILL KEEP YOU AND YOU'RE FAMILLIES IN MY PRAYERS.SHE HAS ENTER THE HOME OF THE LORD AND WILL BE WITH HIM AND YOUR DAD NOW.LOVE TO ALL AUNT SHEILA & FAMILY.
Nancy Gooding
September 19, 2008
Her smile was of a welcome
her laughter was from the heart
she was a wonderful person
and her memory will never part.
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