Obituary of Lila Joan Rikard

Lila J. Rikard of Johnson Hollow Rd., Prattsville, NY, passed away October 26^, 2022 at Columbia Memorial Hospital, with her loving family at her side.

Lila was born in Suffern NY, to Ed and Marguerite (Barnum) Newell on August 8, 1956. She was a long-time employee of Hunter Mountain, working for many years in Goldye’s cafeteria. She married Dan Rikard on September 21, 1985 in Johnson Hollow. They had two children, Sam Rikard, and Rebecca Rikard-Fitzpatrick. Lila was preceded by her Mother Marguerite and her son Mathew Rosenbloom. She is survived by her husband Dan, her son Sam (Amber), Daughter Becky (Andy), and sons Rick and Jason, Grandchildren Hannah, Scott, Olivia, Bella, Colton, Bentley, Amelia, Zoey, Deacon, Lila Ann, and Jasmine. She is also survived by her father Ed, and brother Ed (Elaina), and many nieces and nephews.

In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 2-4PM at Decker Funeral Home 5312 Main St., Windham.