We regret to announce the passing of Cronomer Valley’s brother firefighter, Past Chief and Past President- Ralph Lauber  Sr. who passed away on Saturday, July 14th. Ralph was a family man and  true leader and mentor to the fire service holding positions of NYS Fire Instructor, OSHA Safety Officer, and CVFD Training Officer for many years after getting out of line officer and executive office.

Memorial Visitation has been arranged by White Venuto & Morrill Funeral Home and will take place on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Cronomer Valley Fire Department Hall, 296 North Plank Road, Newburgh, NY. A Memorial Service will follow at the Fire Department at 11:00 am with Rev. Stephen Sherwood officiating. 

Burial will take place at the Gardnertown Cemetery.

Private cremation has taken place at the Cedar Hill Crematory.

In lieu of flowers donations in Ralph’s memory can be made to the Cronomer Valley Fire Department, 296 North Plank Road, Newburgh, NY 12550 or Hospice of Ulster/Dutchess at hospiceinc.org