With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin T. Ickes of Rhinebeck, New York, born in Claysburg, Pennsylvania, who passed away on March 23, 2023 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin T. Ickes to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Ralph Ickes and Jennie Ickes (Stine); his significant other Mel; and his siblings, Violet Meyers, Martha Hoyer, Virginia Daley, Harry, Charles and Bill Ickes.

He is survived by : his wife Barbara Benedict; his sons, Thomas (Loretta) of Thornton, NH and Mark of Rhinebeck; his grandchildren, Sarah (John Walsh), Daniel, Alexa (Alex Volpi), Jordanna (Nilen Vyas) and Maxwell; his great grandchild Connor; his sisters, Betty Progar and Vera Shilcosky; his daughter-in-law Charlene Sclafani; and his pet Milo. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations in honor of Melvin can be made to the Starr Library, 68 West Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home