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Arthur C. Eichler, 95, Wappingers Falls Resident
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Arthur C. Eichler -- a longtime Wappingers Falls resident, formerly of Beacon -- died on Monday, Feb. 15. He was 95.
Born in Brooklyn, Eichler was an Army veteran of World War II. Prior to his retirement in 1984, he worked as a medical lab technician with Mid-Hudson Medical Group, in Fishkill, for 30 years.
Eichler was a life member of the Hughsonville Fire Company. He attended St. Mary's Church in Wappingers Falls with his wife. He had recently been baptized a Catholic.
He is survived by his son, Arthur Eichler Jr.; daughter Mary Hughes and her husband Jonathan…
Connecticut Tree Festival Reaches 10-Year Milestone
NORWALK, Conn. -- The Connecticut Tree Festival will return to Norwalk's Cranbury Park on Saturday, May 21, for its 10th year as a free family event. Attendance is anticipated to be over 2,000 -- from an initial turnout of 250 in 2007.
The event is free to the public, including admission, parking, chances on a variety of door prizes, expert advice on tree-planting and a picnic-style lunch. Over 40 exhibitors will form a midway of educational booths. Two bucket rides, a rope-climb carrying youngsters to the park's treetops, and face-painting are among the most popular activities.
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Theresa Kamelhar Berkowitz, 76, West Haverstraw Resident
WEST HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- Theresa Kamelhar Berkowitz -- a West Haverstraw resident who was born in the Bronx -- died on Saturday, Feb. 13. She was 76.
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Congregation Sons of Jacob Cemetery, Route 202 and Route 9W, in Haverstraw. Rabbi Wohlberg officiated. Interment will follow at the family plot. Hellman Memorial Chapels, in Spring Valley, assisted with arrangements.
Bergenfield Students Selected For Regional Junior High School Choruses
BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Twenty-three students from Bergenfield's Roy W. Brown Middle School were selected for the 2016 North Jersey Region I Junior High School Choruses.
The Treble Chorus will include Michelle Canaveral, Sophia Cancio, Isabel Clemente-Mott, Rachel Kumor, Iyana Lopez, Ruth Malinay, Jea Molina, Sydney Pinzon, Judy Siasoyco and Kirsten Viray.
The Mixed Chorus will include Jasmine Campos, Ezekiel DaCunha, Anabelle Deauna, Emily Hughes, Sam Jenkins, Brian Joseph, Norah Khadraoui, Michelle Lerma, John Loszynski, Saahil Patel, Laura Ramsay, Joan Siasoyco and Kaleigh Timmons.
Eleanor C. Onufrak, 82, Wappingers Falls Resident
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Wappingers Falls resident Eleanor C. (Luberda) Onufrak died on Tuesday, Feb. 16. She was 82.
Born in Peckville, Pennsylvania, Onufrak retired from IBM. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Fishkill. "Her compassion and selflessness will be missed by many," according to information from Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home.
She was predeceased by her husband, George; parents Katherine and Paul Luberda; brothers Walter and Edward; and half-sisters Mary and Pauline.
Onufrak is survived by her companion of 28 years, William "Bill"…
