January 29, 1948 – February 11, 2022; Middletown, NY

Wayne A. Pelton, 74, died peacefully on February 11, 2022 at Veterans Hospital in Montrose, NY, with his daughter Sondra by his side.

Wayne was the son of the late Edward Pelton and Lois (Kuhn) Pelton. Wayne was born January 29, 1948 in Nyack, NY. He was predeceased by his brother Lon Pelton.

Wayne graduated from Clarkstown High School and served in the United States Army stationed in Vietnam and Germany. He retired in 2010 from the Goshen New York School System.

Wayne joined the VFW Lake Region Memorial Post 8858 in Harriman, NY in 1980. Along with being a lifetime member, he served as Post Commander, Vice Commander, Chaplain, Bartender, and a friend to all. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 488 in Monroe, NY.

Wayne was interested in antique cars, especially his 1959 Edsel. He enjoyed friendly games of Cribbage at the VFW Hall, and enjoyed trips to Atlantic City.

Wayne is survived by his daughter Sondra Smith and her husband Joseph; along with grandchildren Ariel and Joey; and his brother Lee Pelton and his wife Kathy; and nephews Edward and Gregor