Ward R. Pepper, Sr., 89 of Scriba died Thursday morning at his home.

He was born in Oswego and was the son of the late Ward R. and Ina Belle LaVere Pepper.

Mr. Pepper was the husband of Rose M. Dunsmoor Pepper.

He had been employed as a heavy equipment operator with the New York State Thruway for 32 years.

Ward was a long time member of the Scriba Volunteer Fire Department.

He served in the US Army from 1952-54,

Ward loved the yearly Southwick camping trip with his family.

He loved being outside and was an avid hunter.  He could often be found out mowing his lawn in the summertime.

In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Debra Pepper of Scriba, three sons Ward R. (Cathy) Pepper, Jr. of Scriba, Richard K. Pepper of Los Angeles, California, James (Michele) Pepper of Scriba, one brother Ken (Barb) Pepper of Brewerton, one sister Patricia Brockett of Williamstown, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Tuesday December 8, from 3-6PM   at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home with a private family service to follow.  Facemasks will be required and NYS mandates will be observed.

Spring burial will be in Peck Cemetery.

Contributions may be Friends of Oswego County Hospice 44 East Bridge St. #204B Oswego, NY 13126