Joan M. Moore

Joan M. Moore, 84, of Salisbury Center, New York passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, May 16, 2026 at Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Little Falls, New York where she stayed briefly.

She was born on September 7, 1941 in Stratford, New York and was the daughter of the late, Richard and Mary (Bradley) Rockwell. Joan attended Stratford Central School and graduated with the Class of 1959.

On March 26, 1960, Joan was united in marriage to Dean R. Moore at the Salisbury Methodist Church Parsonage in Salisbury Center, New York. The couple shared a marriage of 42 years until Dean passed away on July 30, 2002.

Joan and Dean began Dean Moore Logging which started in Salisbury and then they moved their logging business from Salisbury to Oneonta in 1981. She spent over 50 years assisting her husband and serving as bookkeeper for the business until September of 2000. Throughout the years she also worked at Burlington Coat Factory and Box Company, both in Oneonta before relocating back to her home roots in Salisbury.

In addition to being a founding member of the Salisbury Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club, Joan was a woman of many talents and passions. She found great joy in the artistry of sewing and crocheting, often spending her time creating beautiful pieces for her family and exploring local craft fairs.  Joan cherished the change of scenery and the memories made during frequent trips to her winter home in Florida and her beloved camp in Colorado. Whether she was on the move or at home, her infectious passion for life and unwavering dedication to her family were the hallmarks of her 84 years. 

She is survived by her two daughters, Jodie Harper of Salisbury Center, NY and Lori Rynkiewicz and her husband, Ed of East Merideth, NY; grandchildren, April and Joshua Galletta, of Salisbury, NY, Kesley and Greg Reid of Dolgeville, NY, Tyler and Kayla Kluge of Gloversville, NY, Heidi Silvernail of Tampa, FL, Lindsay Youker and Samuel O’Brien-Wilson of Oneonta, NY, Judson Youker of Oppenheim, NY, and Cassidy, Abby and Alicia Moore of Caribou, ME and Shelbi Emerson of Fly Creek, NY; great-grandchildren, Victoria Galletta, Olivia Galletta, Rayne LaVeck, Aria LaVeck, Callum Reid, Mylo Reid, Ellie Kluge, Koahl Kluge, Hunter Youker, Jayce Youker, Hudson Youker, Hannah Bouchard, and Charlotte Bouchard; in-laws, Arlene Rockwell, Arnold “Sonny” Moore, Harlene Cramer, JoAnn Cotter and Grant Moore; many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Joan was predeceased by her sons, Dean Moore and Michael Moore; siblings and their spouses, Betty Moore, Herbert and Betty Rockwell, William and Veronica Rockwell, Irene and Everett Barnes and Harold “Pete” Rockwell; and a sister-in-law, Brenda Carpenter.

A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1 p.m. at the Salisbury Rural Cemetery in Salisbury, New York, where she will be laid to rest with her husband and sons. The family is being cared for by locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals.

A Celebration of Life Reception will be held immediately following the graveside service at the Stone Jug, 2558 State Route 29, Dolgeville, New York 13329 (located in Salisbury, NY). All are welcome to attend.

The Moore family would like to thank the Third Floor Staff of Little Falls Hospital and Dr. Valerie Yager for their kind and compassionate care shown to Joan and her family in her final days.

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