Joseph Okrepkie

Joseph Okrepkie, 85, a life-long resident of Newark Valley, passed away on Sept. 16, 2022. Joe is survived by his loving sister, Mary J. Buckingham; several cousins including his close cousins: Jim, Ardith, Gary, Bruce, Homer and their families; son, Derrick Vincent; Also surviving are Greg Frakes who was like a son to Joe and dear friends Fran and Kathy Bastow. Joe was predeceased by his parents Wasyl and Anna Okrepkie, step brother, Frank; brother-in-law, Jerry Buckingham and close cousins: Walter, Doris, George, Mike and Fran. He was a member of St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church and served in the US Army from 1957 until 1960 during the Korean Conflict. For many years, he and his partner Charlie Hoyt operated their construction company in Newark Valley. He always enjoyed the Newark Valley High School reunions with the class of 1957 and was happy to be included in all the social activities of the class. Joe enjoyed his life! Memory Eternal A time of visitation will be held at the MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley on Wed. Sept. 21 from 11 am until 12 noon followed by a service of Celebration concluding with Military Honors. For those wishing, kindly consider directing memorials to St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Johnson City or the Newark Valley Fire Dept. in memory of Joe Okrepkie. A special thank you to his neighbors and friends for all their help during his time of need. On-line condolences and memories may be written in his guest book at macphersonfh.com Visitation MacPherson Funeral Home Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 5 Whig St Newark Valley, NY 13811 Directions Memorial Service MacPherson Funeral Home Wednesday, September 21, 2022 12:00 PM 5 Whig St Newark Valley, NY 13811 Directions