Lydia L. Eckert of Wallkill, a longtime resident of the area, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in New Jersey. She was 87.
The daughter of the late Ze Lee and Wang Yao Zhang Lee she was born June 22, 1934 in Tainan, Taiwan.
Lydia attended the Wallkill Reformed Church and was a member of the Wallkill Women’s Club. She enjoyed painting and sewing and loved to cook.
She was the widow of Norman L. Eckert.
Survivors include her daughter Linda Eckert of Newburgh; her longtime companion, Jon Anderson of Saugerties; brothers Guang Zhao Lee, Wen Xiong Lee and Chong Xian Lee, all of Tainan, Taiwan; plus several nieces and nephews; her nephew Wei-nung Lee had a special place in her heart
Along with her husband and parents she was predeceased by 2 brothers, Xi Mu Lee and Xi An Lee.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 21, 2021, from 2-4pm & 7-9 p.m at Millspaugh Funeral Home, 22 Bank St., Walden, NY 12586.
A funeral service will be Wednesday, September 22,2021 at 10:30m at Wallkill Reformed Church, 45 Bridge St., Wallkill, NY. Pastor Stan Seagren will officiate.
Burial will be in Bruynswick Rural Cemetery in Wallkill, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to, Wallkill Reformed Church, PO Box 54, 45 Bridge Street, Wallkill, NY 12589.
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors.