Florence E. Peloso Brandreth Bonebrake
August 1, 1913 – December 31, 2017
formerly of Highland Falls
Florence Elizabeth Peloso Brandreth Bonebrake, a former resident of Highland Falls, died on December 31, 2017 in Windsor, Va. She was born on August 1, 1913 in New York City.
Florence was employed by Bell Telephone of New York for 47 years. She was active in the ladies of Masons, and police and town council. She assisted soldiers coming home from the war in contacting their families. She was employed by Bell Telephone of New York for 47 years. She was active in the Ladies of the Masons, and police and town council. She assisted soldiers coming home from the war in contacting their families.
Florence moved to Chambersburg, Penn. upon retirement of her husband, Highland Falls Chief of Police Daniel Bonebrake. They then moved to Hagerstown, Md. After Dan’s death she moved to Ivor, Va. with daughter Mary, and eventually moved to Windsor, Va., her final residence.
Florence is survived by son George Philip (Carmen) Brandreth; son-in-law Andy Anderson; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She is pre-deceased by parents John and Elizabeth (nee Bohn) Peloso; husbands George Thomas Brandreth and Daniel L. Bonebrake; brothers Vincent and John Peloso; daughters Diann Tosolini, Sister Marita Joseph Brandreth, Mary Council and Chrystle Anderson; and two grandchildren.
Florence is buried in Rest Haven Cemetery in Hagerstown, Md.
James Robert (Jim) Cox
May 23, 1931-May 12, 2018
Formerly of Cornwall
Mr. James Robert Cox, (Jim), of Tavernier, Fla., passed away May 12 at the age of 86, after a long illness.
Jim was born in Superior, Wisc., to Floyd and Mae Cox, on May 23, 1931. After graduating from Central High School in Superior, he continued his education at Wisconsin State College before entering the US Navy, where he traveled the world, and served during the Korean War, aboard the destroyer USS Ingersoll, as a Quartermaster 3rd Class.
He left the Navy in 1954, with an honorable discharge, and continued his education at Columbia School of General Studies, Pre-Engineering Program, in New York City.
Jim worked for a time at Vollmer Associates, a large firm of Architects and Engineers, in New York City. He then worked as a highway superintendent for several construction companies, eventually ending up with Argenio Brothers Contracting in New Windsor. Some of the projects that Jim supervised include the revitalization of the Poughkeepsie, train station, and several projects at the US Military Academy at West Point. In 1996, he retired to Florida.
He continued to work construction projects for his friends, long after retiring, and was a firm believer in “Idle hands – Idle minds.”
He left a lasting impression on all who knew him and he will be sadly missed by many.
Jim is survived by his long-time partner, Dorothea “Joan” Wright, his stepdaughters Adele Budd (husband David), and Jan Schuyler (husband David), his stepson Lee Wright (wife Shelly), 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his parents, and stepson Larry Wright.
A “celebration of life” will be scheduled in the next few months. Jim’s wish was to have his ashes spread at sea.”
Cheryl “Cha” L. Ferguson
February 13, 1963-May 18, 2018
New Windsor
Cheryl was sent home to be with the Lord at 2:04 pm on May 18. After a two year battle with Bulbar ALS the Lord took her by the hand to escort her home.
The daughter of Carol and Ormond, she was born on Feb. 13, 1963 at St. Luke’s Hospital Newburgh, NY.
In 1986 she married her sweetheart, Edward Ferguson, also from Cornwall and they had two sons: Ryan and Eric.
For the last six months of her time here, she fought with the strength of a lion. Her faith in Jesus and belief for healing was her driving force, that and her love for her family. One of her mantras: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” — Philippians 4:13.
She is survived by her parents Carol and Ormond; step mother Ruthann; her children: Ryan Ferguson (grandchildren Joseph and Suzy) and Eric Ferguson; brothers: Peter and Brian Sarvis; sister: Pamela Popowick and her husband Tom Popowick (Dink); niece: Gabrielle Ludlow and nephews: Jayden Ludlow, and Parker and Cole Popowick; her best friend: Diane Cifarelli; and her second parents: Marion and Jack Jackson.
One of her last wishes was fulfilled when she was able to donate her organs for ALS research in hopes of eradicating this horrible disease forever.
Memorial Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 1 at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St. Cornwall-on-Hudson.
A Funeral Service will be held at 8 p.m. following the visitation. Pastor Thomas F. Stimpson will officiate. Cremation took place at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope, NY.