Obituaries

A retired senior custodian for the East Ramapo School District in Chestnut Ridge, NY, Joel spent many years working on the family farms both in Chestnut Ridge and New Paltz. He loved woodworking and spent a great deal of time in his wood and metal shop. Joel was known as a wonderful, quiet family man with traditional values. He will be missed by many.

John was a retired troubleshooter in the final assembly area at the former Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant in Mahwah, NJ, a member of the United Automobile Workers Union and also worked through the years with his family’s business, Krucker’s Restaurant and Grove, in Pomona, NY. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the US Marine Corps. John was a member of the Meadow Hill Reformed Church, and recently celebrated his 65th wedding anniversary to the love of his life, Lenore (Ulrich) Jersey.

Bonnie was a parishioner of St. Augustine Church, where she loved to sing in the choir, and was a member of the Altar Rosary Society. Bonnie volunteered at Neighbor to Neighbor at the Office of the Aging, and served on the council at Lifetime Learning Institute in New Paltz.

Henry was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, Orange County Community College and Mt. St. Mary College. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1952-1956 and in the US Air Force from 1956-1972. Henry was a thoughtful, loving, caring husband and father. His family was his whole life, especially his grandchildren. To Henry, life was always good.

Dana enjoyed and embraced life with humor and his unique personality.He touched so many lives through his music and friendship, that although he may be gone, he will never be forgotten.

Shirley was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and her early career was involved in the phone company in Newburgh and then as an employee for Key Bank in Newburgh. As her family grew, she cherished her role as a homemaker. On March 13, 1986, Shirley married her beloved, Murray Joseph Peppersberg and together they shared the joys of life for over 31 years.

In addition to her mother Tammy, she is survived by her brother, Austin Skriver, at home; her grandparents, David and LouAnn MacMorran of Florida; her great-grandfather, James MacMorran of Florida; her Aunt Debbie and Uncle Brian Barbera, and Aunt Kim and Uncle Joe Consorti; cousins, Sydney, Paige and Chloe Barbera and Joey Consorti, all of Newburgh; and many friends. She was predeceased by her great-grandmother, Anna MacMorran.

Wilbur was a hard worker, a self-employed contractor his entire life. He was an amazing dad, beloved son, brother, and uncle, and his family meant the world to him. He had the biggest heart and he will be truly missed.

She is further survived by her son, Melchiorre R. Licciardi; siblings, Francesca Dardano of Calabria, Barbara Dardano of Sicily, Guiseppe Dardano and Domenico Dardano, both of Calabria; five nephews and four nieces of Calabria, six nephews and five nieces of Newburgh; four great-nieces and one great-nephew.

Few people enjoy and embrace life like Fredy. His sense of humor, generosity and kindness drew people to him. He touched many lives and although he may be gone, he will never be forgotten by his Valencia, Vanegas family and friends.