Josephine “Judy” Post (nee Gorman) age 81 of Jackson died June 14, 2007 at the Kimball Hospital in Lakewood. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of her family who were at her side.

She was born in Paterson and had lived there, Hawthorne, Totowa and Wayne for fifty-six years before moving to Jackson one year ago.

Judy received her formal education at Paterson Eastside High School graduating with the Class of 1942.

She was a member of the Preakness Baptist Church in Wayne.

She very much enjoyed socializing and was a regular at Bingo at the Wayne PAL and at the Wayne Boys Club. She was a wonderful cook and loved to read novels.

Judy found comfort in doing things for others. She volunteer many hours of her time at the Paterson General Hospital later called Wayne General Hospital. Josephine was a regular worker in the hospital luncheonette and gift shop. She was a person who loved helping others which included her own family. Her niece Tammy was the recipient of much of her aunts kindness and she reciprocated by taking her Aunt Josephine into her home during her autumn days. Although this was a very challenging experience she does not regret her efforts to help her aunt Josephine.

Judy and John Post had forty-two years of “wonderful and loving marriage” until John’s passing in April of 1988.

Surviving are four sisters Caroline Wallenberg of Phoenix, Arizona, Doris Peloso of Manchester Township, Beverly Mitchell of Beverly, Massachusetts, Jacqueline Gorman of Clifton.

She was tragically predeceased by her daughter Janice Post in 2006; her sister Janet Whitefleet and brother Joseph Gorman also died earlier.

Betty Reger(nee Hand) age 72 of Wayne died Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne.

She was born in Paterson and raised in West Milford having lived in Wayne for the past fifty-two years.

Betty graduated from the Butler High School, Butler with the class of 1952.

She was a cashier for the ACME Supermarket Corporation in Pompton Lakes and Wayne stores for thirty years and later worked for the Wayne Township Public Library, Wayne for ten years before retiring in 1994.

Mrs. Reger was a member of the Preakness Baptist Church, Wayne where she served as a Sunday School teacher and Deaconess.

Beloved wife of forty-six years to the late Charles Albert Reger(1998), whom she married when she was just out of high school; loving mother of Patricia Angotti and her husband Christopher of Pompton Lakes and Glenn Reger and his wife Tatiana of Bloomingdale; cherished grandmother of Christopher and Courtney Angotti and Kyra and Glenn Reger; loved sister of Ann Akers of West Milford, Dot Miller and her husband Donald of Vernon, Phoebe Schnoer of Hamburg, Shirley Riccardi and her husband Rick of Stockholm, Beverly Hand of Princeton, Hope Clark of Hamburg and the late Joseph Hand(2005); much loved aunt to many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244 would be appreciated.

Arlene J. Boehner (nee Porter) age 72 of Wayne died Saturday, March 03, 2007 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains.

She was born in Newark and had lived her early years in Irvington before moving to Wayne forty-three years ago.

Arlene received her formal education at Irvington High School graduating with the Class of 1952. She then went to Newark State Teachers College and graduated with the Class of 1956 with a Degree in Primary Education.

She started out her work career teaching Kindergarten for the South Plainfield Board of Education and later at the Cedar Grove Board of Education.

Her health was affected at an early age with a polio infection which she persevered with all of her life. She never let her health issues get the best of her and kept a positive attitude. Arlene was quite athletic in her school years and enjoyed track, basketball, fencing, and ballet.

Arlene was Baptized at Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church in Newark. While living in Wayne she was an active member of Saint Timothy’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. At the church she was active in the Women’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Also she was a founding member of Saint Timothy’s Jubilate Bell Ringers Choir and would give musical presentations at church and at local nursing homes.

Her son will always remember her loving concerns for him and her tenacious nature that helped her accomplish many things in life. Arlene was gifted with a wonderful and detailed memory.

Howard and Arlene were married, February 20, 1960 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Newark and had forty-two years of “faithful and loving” marriage together until Howard’s passing in July of 2002.

Surviving are her son David H. Boehner of Wayne and one brother Allan Porter of Wichita Falls, Texas.

Those planning and expression of sympathy in Arlene’s memory are asked to consider Saint Timothy’s Lutheran Church.

Rita Irene Knapp (nee Carrier) age 80 of Wayne died Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at home. At her passing she was receiving the loving care of her family.

She was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts and at age fifteen she moved with her family to South Portland Maine. When she married she moved to Paterson later living in North Haledon before moving to Wayne twelve years ago.

Rita was a self employed Beautician having received her education at the Beauty School of South Portland in Maine.

She was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in North Haledon as well as the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, the North Haledon Seniors and the Paterson Elks Lodge Women’s Auxiliary.

Her family will always hold fond memories of a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved her children and encouraged them in their life endeavors. Mom was a wonderful cook and her chicken ala king, beef stew and corn beef hash were a family delight.

Leonard and Rita Knapp met in Portland, Maine while Leonard was serving in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. They fell in love and had a fifty-two year “loving marriage” together until Leonard’s passing in October of 1998.

Surviving are three sons Bruce Knapp and his wife Donna of Ridgefield Park, Lenny Knapp and his wife Cindy of Wayne, Brian Knapp and his wife Alecia of Meridian, Idaho; three brothers Gene Carrier and Bob Carrier of Scarboro, Maine, Don Carrier of Augusta, Maine; six grandchildren Heather Knapp-Hoch of Pullaran, Washington, Elizabeth Knapp of Teaneck, Megan Knapp of Wayne, Alicia Knapp and Bruce Knapp Jr. both of Ridgefield Park, Anna Rose Knapp of Meridian, Idaho; one great grand child Skyla of Teaneck.

Raymond H. Cook age 82 of Wayne died peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice, Saint Lukes Hospital, Bethlehem, PA.

He was born in Passaic and raised in Nutley before moving to Wayne fifty-seven years ago.

Raymond graduated from the Nutley High School, Nutley with the class of 1942.

He served in the US Navy during WWII as an Electrician’s Mate Second Class. The majority of his service time was spent on the Destroyer USS Miller having seen action throughout the Pacific. He was awarded the American Theatre Medal, a Letter of Commendation, Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal --2 stars and the Asiatic-Pacific Medal -- 8 Stars.

Mr. Cook was an electrician for the National Electric Company, Clifton for over forty years before retiring in 1986. He was a member of the I.B.E.W. Local 102, Paterson for many years. He attended the annual union outing as recently as this past September, with several of his longtime friends.

Raymond will be remembered as an avid fisherman who was outgoing, loved talking to people and made friends easily.

Beloved husband of fifty-eight years to Anna (nee Vogelzang) Cook(2004); loving father of Raymond A. Cook and his wife Judith of Bethlehem, PA, the late Ellen Jean Cook(1952) and Stephen J. Cook and his wife Gail of Font Hill, Ontario, Canada; cherished grandfather of Jacklyn and Lindsey Cook; devoted brother of Elsie Lanza and her husband John of Whiting and the late Dorothea Hoover(1991) and Frances Cook(2004).

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Arthur Connelly age 51 formerly of East Rutherford, NJ died suddenly and unexpectedly in an automobile accident on Monday September 17, 2007 along with his brother William.

Arthur was born in Passaic and lived in East Rutherford before moving to Beaufort, SC in 1986.

He served for 20 years in the United States Marine Corps as a Staff Sergeant between the years of 1974 and 1994. Arthur was a general contractor and was the founder of Connelly & Sons Contractor in Beaufort, SC.

Arthur's family recalls him as being a devoted Husband, loving father and grandfather. Heloved boating, fishing and sailing. His family also remembers him enjoying spending quality time in his condo on the waterfront.

Surviving are his wife Maggie (nee Yopp) of Port Royal, SC; two sons Arthur IV and his wife Stephanie of Beaufort, SC, and Andrew and his wife Carrie of Munford, TN; two brothers Bob and his wife Meral of Wayne, and James and his wife Nicole of Long Beach, LI, one sister Lisa Begly and her husband Christopher of Flushing, NY; and 3 grandchildren Jillian, Arthur V and Alex.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made in Arthur's name to the American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer Street Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Helen M. Quinn “GiGi” (nee Wildner) age 87 of the Packanack Lake section of Wayne died Saturday, December 30, 2006 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of her family who were at her bedside.

She was born in Manhattan, New York and had lived in Queens Village, New York spending summers in the Hoffman Grove area of Wayne. She then moved to Wayne permanently in 1968 first living in Hoffman Grove and in 1974 she moved to Packanack Lake in Wayne.

Helen received her formal education at Richmond Hill High School in Queens, New York graduating with the Class of 1937.

Her hobbies included Tole Painting and she also enjoyed ceramics. Gigi was also a crossword puzzle expert who thoroughly enjoyed the New York Times crossword puzzles.

Her family is left with fond memories of a wonderful cook who welcomed, with an open door policy, her children’s friends. Mom was very family oriented and had a strong personality that embodied a firmness to be admired.

Jim and Helen were married in a “good team - loving marriage” together for fifty years before Jim’s passing in November of 1991.

Surviving are one son James P. Quinn and his wife Kathleen of Andover; one daughter Virginia “Ginger” Schmidt and her husband Fred of Warwick, New York formerly of Packanack Lake; nine grandchildren Kathleen “Heather” Stansci and her husband Mike, James Quinn Jr., Jennifer Finn and her husband James, Christopher Quinn, Tricia Faloni and her husband David, Susan Kelminson, Stacey Scarpa and her husband Ken, John and Fritz Schmidt; twelve great Grandchildren Amanda, Craig, Michael, David, Kate, Jarrett, Sierra, Ryan, Emma, Abby, Evelyn and Helen.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Helen’s memory are asked to consider the Wayne Township Memorial First Aid Squad PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07474-291.

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Elmer Brookman age 97 of Toms River, Naples, FL and formerly of Elmwood Park died on Saturday, December 30, 2006 at the Green Acres Manor, Toms River.

He was born in Clifton and lived in Elmwood Park for fifty years having most recently lived in Toms River and Naples, FL.

Mr. Brookman was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service, Paterson for forty-one years having retired in 1970. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers for over seventy-five years.

He was an outdoorsman who loved golf, bowling, fishing and hunting and will always be remembered as an outgoing, friendly person who loved to talk to others.

Beloved husband of sixty-nine years to Madeline(nee Balmer) Brookman; loving father of Joan Haussmann and her husband Robert of Wayne and Naples, FL and the late Thomas Alan Brookman(1979); cherished grandfather of Karen Johnson Poyda and her husband David and one great-grandson Robert Johnson.

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Elfriede Marie Stepien age 72 of Wayne died Friday, December 29, 2006 at home receiving the loving care of her family and caregiver Kveta Basarabova.

She was born in Waakirchen, Germany and came to this country in 1953 settling in Garfield before moving to Wayne forty-four years ago.

Mrs. Stepien was a WWII “war bride” having met her late husband, Stanley Stepien(1995), while he was stationed in Germany.

She will be remembered as a person who loved gardening, reading, knitting and cooking. Most of all she was a loving and caring mother who did everything for her children.

Beloved wife of forty-two years to the late Stanley Stepien(1995); loving mother of Laurie Buelteman of Wayne, Heidi Nicholas and her husband Henry of Paramus and Robert Stepien and his wife Phyllis of Wayne; cherished grandmother of Steven and Kristina Nicholas and Robert Jr. and Kirsten Stepien; devoted daughter of the late Katharina(1970) and the late Anton Steigleder(1971); much loved sister of Toni Steigleder and the late Robert Steigleder(1993).

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Eileen M. Dougherty (nee O’Sullivan) age 83 of Wayne, NJ died Friday, December 29, 2006 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains. Eileen passed away quietly and peacefully while receiving the loving care of her husband who was holding her hand.

She was born in Manhattan, New York and had lived in Bronx, NY before moving to Wayne sixty-one years ago.

Mrs. Dougherty was employed at Singer-Kearfott Corporation in West Paterson as a Senior Assembler for thirty-five years before her retirement in 1986.

She was a parishioner of the Holy Cross RC Church in Wayne.

She had a gift of gracious personality and always showed respect and kindness for others.

Eileen was a Life Member of the Deborah Hospital Wayne-Totowa Chapter.

Harold and Eileen had sixty years of “absolutely top shelf one hundred percent respectful to each other” marriage together.

Surviving are her husband Harold Dougherty; one daughter Mary Schwartz of Winchester, Wisconsin and Fort Myers, Florida; one son William H. Dougherty of Dallas, Texas; one brother Michael O’Sullivan of Anchorage, Alaska; three grandchildren Russell, Charles and Vanessa.

She was predeceased by her sister Mary Agnes Petree.

E. Wallace Darling “Wally” age 91 of Green Pond died Thursday, December 28, 2006 at home.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Garfield, Teaneck and Tenafly before moving to Green Pond thirty years ago.

Mr. Darling graduated from John Adams High School, Brooklyn, NY with the class of 1933. He also attended classes at Columbia University and New York University both in New York City. He was an Air Raid Warden during WWII, the first president of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of the Woodrow Wilson School #5, Garfield, President of the International Carpet Cleaning Association, Director and Commodore of the Green Pond Yacht Club, Green Pond, Chairman of the Green Pond Environmental Foundation, Green Pond, on the board of directors of the Green Pond Corporation, Green Pond and a member of the Saint Simons RC Church, Green Pond finance committee.

He was the president and chairman of the Renotex Corporation, New York City, a commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning firm, for thirty-one years before his retirement in 1980.

Wally was charming, witty and had an amazing zest for life. Most of all he will be remembered for loving his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and taking a keen interest in everything they did.

Beloved husband of sixty-six years to Lottie (nee Shefcik) Darling; loving father of Karen Theodore of North Caldwell, Donna Mead and her husband Robert of Hamden, CT; one son Gary Darling and his wife Jane of Green Pond; much loved brother of Roy Darling and his wife Diane of Mauldin, SC, Russell Darling and his wife Margaret of Elkins, WV, O. Robert Darling of Hasbrouck Heights and the late Clifford Darling (1994); cherished grandfather of Susan Dieffenbach and her husband Michael of Green Pond, Debra Darling of Tenafly, Eric Darling of Jersey City, Tara Joffe and her husband Mark of Lakewood, CO, Denise Studebaker and her husband Jon of Plymouth, MA and three great-granddaughters Megan, Sabrina and Ella Studebaker all of Plymouth, MA.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the St. Simon’s Catholic Church, 1010 Green Pond Road, Green Pond, NJ 07435 or the Greenpond Environmental Foundation, PO Box 648, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 or the St. Barnabas Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052 would be appreciated.

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Peter Verdugo, Jr. age 88 of Newark and Lyndhurst died Monday, December 25, 2006 at home with his two sons by his side.

He was born in Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain and had lived in Cuba before coming to this country when he was twelve years old, settling in Newark. He lived in Lyndhurst for many years before moving to Sunrise and later Ocala, Florida.

Mr. Verdugo was employed in the jewelry business, throughout his working career, having retired as a diamond setting foreman with the Jabel Jewelry Company, Irvington in 1981.

As a young man he was trained as a mason and used those skills to build his own home in Lyndhurst.

He will be remembered by family and friends as a quiet person who took great pride in keeping his home pristine, helping neighbors and making his wife’s life as comfortable as possible.

Surviving him are his wife of sixty-seven years Valentina (nee Casuso) Verdugo; two sons Peter W. Verdugo Sr. and his wife Maryann of Wayne and Robert W. Verdugo and his wife Karen of West Windsor; five sisters Carmen Palma of Sunrise, FL, Andrea Varella of E. Hanover, Rose Nunez and Mary Pimentel of Naples, FL and Lydia Harris of Cotati, CA; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers Joseph and Manny Verdugo and two sisters Antonia Nieto and Magdalena Ramos.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater NJ 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834 would be appreciated.

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William George Stumpf age 86 of Totowa died Friday, December 22, 2006 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains.

He was born in West New York and lived in Passaic before moving to Totowa forty-six years ago.

Mr. Stumpf was a warehouse foreman for the Kessler Plumbing and Heating Supply, Paterson for fifteen years before his retirement.

He was a US Air Force veteran of WWII having served with the 237th Army Air Force Base Unit as a power turret and gun-sight mechanic as well as an airplane and engine mechanic. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant having received the American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal.

William was a member of Saint Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wayne.

His family and friends will remember him as an avid reader, a great carpenter/woodworker, having a love for gardening and for his collection of pigs.

Beloved husband of sixty-two years to Irene (nee Ruppert) Stumpf; loving father of Marjorie Ann Denison of OH, Irene E.. Slobodin and husband Robert of NJ, Joann L. Mileham and husband John of Woodcliff Lake, William George Stumpf, Jr. and wife Stephanie of AZ, and the late Diane Irene Stumpf(1960); loved brother of the late Clara Klee; cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St. Judes Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-2729 would be appreciated.

Robert J. Lesko age 76 of Wayne died Friday, December 22, 2006 at home, after a lengthy and brave battle with kidney and heart disease. At his passing at his own home he was receiving the loving care of his family.

He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

He was born in Passaic and lived in Clifton and Franklin Lakes before moving to Wayne twelve years ago.

Robert graduated from Clifton High School with the class of 1948.

Since 1954 Robert has been a car dealer in Wayne Township and founded Wayne Subaru in 1977. Wayne Subaru is one of the last “mom & pop” car dealerships in New Jersey. A true family business including his two sons Robert and Mark, daughter Judy, grandsons Christopher, Corey, Larry and Robert, granddaughter Chelsea and his dedicated Wayne Subaru employees are all part of his family. He worked alongside his wife of fifty-two years until her passing in 2005. His care and compassion towards his customers and employees is what turned many of them into his friends.

He was a parishioner of Saint Elizabeth’s RC Church, Wyckoff and more recently at Saint Marys RC Church, Pompton Lakes.

Thirty years ago Robert and his late wife Agnes(nee Golabek) Lesko(2005) co-founded Wayne Subaru on Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne. Robert was the “pop” in one of the last “mom & pop” auto dealerships in the area.

Robert was an avid racing enthusiast having owned several race cars over the years.

Beloved husband of fifty-two years to the late Agnes L. (nee Golabek) Lesko; loving father of Laura Heydt of Long Valley, Robert J. Lesko, Jr. and his wife Aileen of Pompton Lakes, Cynthia Ullmann and her husband Robert of Port Saint Lucie, FL, Judith Lesko of Clifton and Mark S. Lesko and his wife Michelle of Pompton Lakes; cherished grandfather of fourteen grandchildren and much loved by his late brother Joseph Lesko(1980) and late son-in-law Richard Heydt(2003).

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Saint Mary's Youth Ministry, 17 Pompton Ave., Pompton Lakes NJ 07442 would be appreciated.

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Ralph L. Ciszewski age 73 of Wayne died Friday, December 22, 2006 at the Atrium Health Care Center in Wayne. His passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of his family who were at his bedside.

He was born in Jersey City and had lived his childhood in Wayne, later living in North Arlington before moving back to Wayne where he lived for the past forty years.

Ralph received his formal education at Dickinson High School in Jersey City with the Class of 1951. He then went on to Notre Dame University in Indiana where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Mr. Ciszewski was employed by IT&T Corporation in Nutley for thirty-six years before his retirement in 1994.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne.

He served in the United States Army in the 1960’s.

His family is left with many fond memories of a very loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a wonderful mentor to his children and he especially adored his grandchildren.

As a father he was always there for family and on just about every weekend he packed everyone up for a special trip to enjoy Polish Dancing or perhaps the sea shore at Wildwood or Ocean City, Maryland.

He enjoyed sports and coached Wayne Little League and was affectionately called “Lefty”. Ralph was the New York Giants number one fan and with his personal ties to Notre Dame he was a top shelf rooter for that team. He made it a practice to keep his family members in new Notre Dame “T” shirts.

At home he was an accomplished gardener and specialized in raising vegetables to perfection.

Ralph and Aldona Ciszewski were married for forty-six years in a “wonderful loving” marriage.

Surviving are his loving wife Aldona (nee Sitarski) Ciszewski; one son Robert Ciszewski and his wife Ruthann of Sewaren, NJ; two daughters Debra Jozak and her husband Edward of Wayne, Karen Stradella of Wayne; three brothers Chester Cisewski of Wayne, William Ciszewski and his wife Ginny of Manahawkin, Frank Ciszewski and his wife Vera of Forked River; four grandchildren Dylan Ciszewski, Amanda Stradella, Emily and Megan Jozak.

His sisters Helen Rovneyko died in 2004 and Margie Hewitt predeceased him in 2005.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Ralph’s memory are asked to consider the American Diabetes Association, 19 Schoolhouse Road, Somerset, NJ 08873.

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Please Note: The Record will be sending a reporter on Thursday. He will be writing a Sunday feature about Judy. He will be interested in hearing some of the stories and things that made her special. Thank You. Joe Stelmack

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Please bring any photos of Judy or our family to the memorial service on Thursday. We will scan all the photos and make up a CD or DVD. We have set up a web site- judystelmack.com, for photos and stories. Please email photos to admin@judystelmack.com Thank You. Joe Stelmack

Judith E. Stelmack (nee Corcoran) age 47 of Wayne died Friday, December 21, 2006 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains, after a 7 year fight against Breast Cancer, with her brother Pat by her side.

She was born in Paterson and was a lifelong resident of the Packanack Lake Section of Wayne.

Judy graduated from Wayne Valley High School, Wayne with the class of 1977.

Judy was a manager for the Astro Plastics Corporation, Oakland.

Beloved wife of fifteen years to Joseph Stelmack; devoted mother of triplet boys Kenneth, Robert and Stephen Stelmack all of Wayne; loving sister of Patrick Corcoran and his wife Kathy of Brick, David Corcoran of Wayne, Elizabeth Curcio and her husband Charles of Wayne; John Corcoran and his wife Sue of Flanders and Daniel Corcoran and his wife Kathy of Wayne and the late Timothy E. Corcoran(1997). She was predeceased by her much loved parents Patrick and Eloise(nee Hannusek) Corcoran.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Stelmack Scholarship Fund, c/o 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

Please note: Joe and family are compiling additional information that will be posted here. As soon as it becomes available we will add this information.

Please send a condolence/favorite story etc..., through the Send a Condolence to the family Click Here button, as they will be compiled as a lasting memory for Judy's sons.

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John Paul Mergenthaler age 45 of Wayne died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 21, 2006.

He was born in Pompton Plains and had lived in Wayne all of his life.

John received his formal education at DePaul High School in Wayne graduating with the Class of 1979. He held a great interest in cars and went to Lincoln Technical Institute in Montville to study to be an automotive mechanic.

He was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church in Wayne and was very dedicated to his Roman Catholic faith.

His hobbies included everything on wheels including cars, motorcycles, and all types of racing. He also enjoyed water skiing, snow skiing, playing pool, bowling and cards. John was an avid reader, loved history, was kind hearted, loved the outdoors and had a witty sense of humor.

Beloved father of Jessica Mergenthaler; former husband of Karen Mergenthaler; brother of Linda Petsch, Bonnie Mergenthaler, and Gayle Patterson; also survived by two nieces Kimberly Vuz and Kelly Patterson; one nephew Ryan Patterson and two great-nieces Victoria and Veronica Vuz.

He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Rita Mergenthaler; his brother Gary T. Mergenthaler predeceased him in 1969, as a teenager, in a tragic automobile crash.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in John’s name are asked to consider the Jessica Mergenthaler Education Fund, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ 07470.

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Elizabeth F. Omelianuk “Betty” (nee Jobes) age 91 of Pompton Lakes died Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the Preakness Nursing Home in Wayne. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of her daughter Sandra.

She was born in Pompton Lakes and had lived here all of her life.

Betty received her formal education at Pompton Lakes Normal School which was a predecessor school to Pompton Lakes High School graduating with the Class of 1932.

For many years she teamed up with her late husband John and ran a catering business out of their home specializing in large social events. They were regular culinary participants in fundraisers for local charities and political events at picnic grounds such as the former Muller’s Park in Oakland. Later Betty was a cook at the Old Barn Milk Bar on Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne.

She loved to travel and had many trips including Ireland, Scotland, Mexico and Hawaii.

Betty was also quite active athletically and her activities included swimming, roller skating, and on her vacation trips she rode camels and horses. She participated in local minstrel shows as a tap dancer as well as an acrobatic dancer. Betty particularly liked the thrill of hot air balloon riding and would go to South Jersey for balloon rides. On one of her birthdays she spent the better part of a day cruising the sky over New Jersey in a basket suspended below a very large hot air balloon.

She also enjoyed Bingo games sponsored by local charities.

“Mother was always a lady” with a regal nature who took a lot of pride in her appearance and social interactions. She was a person others admired.

She leaves her family with many fond memories of a very loving wife, mother and a proud grandmother who delighted her family the way she made a fuss over them, especially on birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. Perhaps her biggest and most joyous time of each year was making Christmas special for her children and grandchildren.

Betty and John had a “real good marriage partnership” with her children describing, with love, their father as a “great big teddy bear” who spoiled their mother with love. Tragedy struck in 1968 when John had a heart attack and died at the age of forty-eight.

Surviving are two daughters Sandra Bruno of Pompton Lakes and Leslie Zurla of Valley Village, California; one grandson James Bruno and his wife Sandy of Wallington.

Those planning and expression of sympathy in Betty’s memory are asked to consider the Pompton Lakes First Aid Squad, 700 Ramapo Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442.

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Dorothy A. Wykoff (nee Kruper) age 87 on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the Newton Memorial Hospital in Newton. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of her family.

She was born in Paterson and had lived in Prospect Park and Wayne before moving to Naples, Florida nineteen years ago. While living in Prospect Park she and her husband Henry had a summer cottage on Lake Hopatcong.

Dorothy received her formal education at Paterson Central High School graduating with the Class of 1937.

She was a secretary for the Barbers Union Local in Wayne and later at Selco Manufacturing Company Machinery Fabricators in Garfield for ten years before her retirement in 1985.

One of her favorite hobbies was playing golf in Florida.

Her family holds many fond memories of a very loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Some of the nicest memories were summers spent at Lake Hopatcong.

The arrival of grandchildren was a very special highlight in her life and she loved them with all of her heart.

Henry and Dorothy Wykoff had a “loving marriage” together for fifty-five years until Henry’s passing in 1998.

Surviving are one son Dennis Wykoff and his wife Barbara of Long Valley; one daughter Sharon Angelillo and her husband Frank of Fredon; four grandchildren Ross and Evan Wykoff and Frank G. and Nicole Angelillo.

Her sister Florence Cimins predeceased her.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Dorothy’s memory are asked to consider the American Heart Association, 2550 US Highway #1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902.

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Frank X. Leucht, age 86 of Wayne, died Monday, December 18, 2006 at home. At his passing he was receiving the loving care of his family.

He was born in Jersey City and moved to Pompton Lakes in 1950 and then moved to Wayne thirty-two years ago.

He received his formal education at Saint Peter’s Prep School in Jersey City and then after his military service under the GI Bill he went on to Saint Peters College in Jersey City graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. While at Saint Peters Prep he played football and was a star quarterback on the team.

Mr. Leucht was a Research and Development Specialist for Uniroyal Corporation in Wayne for twenty-five years before his retirement in 1985.

Frank enjoyed sports and was a league bowler at TBowl Lanes in Wayne for many years. He was the New York Giants Football Team’s number one. He stayed a loyal fan even if the team gave him many frustrating moments when they perhaps did not achieve as he expected.

His family will hold many fond special memories of their dad. Bob enjoyed taking dad to the Atlantic City slots, Susan especially held dear the beach excursions to Lions Head Lake for a Sunday morning swim. Ellen has very special and cherished memories of her wedding day as dad gave her away.

Irene and Frank had a “caring, loving and compatible” marriage for sixty-one years.

Surviving are his loving wife Irene (nee Francis) Leucht, one son Robert Leucht of Wayne; three daughters Susan Majdanski of Pompton Lakes, Elizabeth Wheelan and her husband Dean of Pompton Lakes and Ellen Leucht and her husband Andy Brajkovic of Wayne; cherished grandfather of Sean Farrell, Justin Wheelan and Zachary Majdanski.

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Grace Monteleone (nee Mineo) "Gaye,” age 85 of Wayne died Saturday, December 16, 2006 at the Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne.

She was born and raised in Bloomfield where she lived before moving to Wayne eleven years ago.

Mrs. Monteleone was a manicurist for upscale salons in the Short Hills, Milburn area for many years.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne.

Gaye loved to dance, especially Ballroom Dancing, which she did with her husband Louis frequently. Gaye and Louis also taught themselves Country Line Dancing.

She will be remembered as a loving, devoted grandmother who had a "heart of gold". Gaye was generous to a fault, loved to sing, always had a joke, and if you gave her a microphone you were in for a long session.

Beloved wife of sixty years to the late Louis Monteleone(2003); loving mother of John B. Monteleone and his wife Gail of Wall Township; sister of Mary Cirigliano of Brick and Rose Cece of Hazlet, Tony Mineo of Union and the late Theresa Monnetti, Annie Lepiscopo, Jack, Carmen and Leonard Mineo; cherished grandmother of John B. Monteleone III and his wife Margaret, David and Robert Monteleone, Lori Lowry and her husband Scott and one great-grandson Roman Louis Monteleone.

In Lieu of Flowers memorial donations to American Heart Association, 2550 US Highway 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301 would be appreciated.

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Margarethe Karafky (nee Haas Von Ehrenfeldt) age 90 of Wayne died Friday, December 15, 2006 at Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital, Wayne while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Vienna, Austria and came to this country in 1947 at the age of thirty-one settling in Clifton, NJ before moving to Wayne fifty-one years ago.

Margarethe met her husband during WWII as the Americans liberated Austria. At the end of the war, they had to wait two years before she could emigrate to the United States. The day she disembarked the ship, she and Abe were married.

Mrs. Karafky had a love of teaching needlework, crocheting and knitting. She started a knitting club, that met on Thursday evenings, for the past twenty five years. Their last meeting was this past Thursday at her home. These women became her lifelong friends.

Beloved wife of sixty years to Abe Karafky; loving mother of twin daughters Barbara Karafky of Sayreville and Ceil Karafky of Wayne; cherished grandmother of Sean Whaley of Jersey City and Christine Whaley of Sayreville and two great-grandchildren Ethan Daniel Lachaud-Whaley and Chase Bryant Lachaud-Whaley both of Sayreville.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Margarethe’s memory are asked to consider Cancer Research, National Headquarters, 681 5th Avenue, NY, NY 10022.

Arrangements are by the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.

Doris M. Wallin (nee Abrahamson) age 88 of Pequannock died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at the Merry Heart Nursing Home in Boonton.

She was born in Sodertalje, Sweden came to this country in 1924 at age six with her family and first settled in Brooklyn, New York later living in Passaic before moving to Lincoln Park.

She received her formal education at Passaic High School graduating with the Class of 1936.

Mrs. Wallin was a Secretary in the Medical- Pharmaceutical Division at the American Cyanamid Corporation in Wayne for ten years before her retirement in 1972.

Doris was active in the Lincoln Park community where she was a member of the Lincoln Park Lyons Club ladies auxiliary, the Democratic Club and many other activities in the community.

Her family will always remember her as a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was always attentive to her family's needs, holding the concept of family above all.

Doris also enjoyed hobbies including oil painting, knitting and making clothing for her grandchildren.

Perhaps the most important highlight of her life was the arrival of grandchildren whom she loved with all of her heart.

Surviving are one son Karl Wallin and his wife Andrea of Pequannock; one sister Karin Erhardt of Atlanta, Georgia; two grandchildren Krista Daley and her husband Bryan of Pompton Plains and Lisa Martinus and her husband Roy of Pompton Plains; four great grandchildren Hanna and Sophie Daley, Jack and Ben Martinus.

Her husband Hjalmar died in 1994 and her son Bart Wallin predeceased her in April 2006.

Those planning and expression of sympathy in Doris’ name are asked to consider the Lincoln Park Lyons Club Charity Fund.

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Barbara J. McSally age 40 of Wayne died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at home.

She was born in Norristown, PA and lived in Wayne for the past forty years.

Barbara graduated from Wayne Valley High School, Wayne with the class of 1984. She continued her education at Keene State College, Keene, NH where she graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Biology with an associates degree in Chemistry with the class of 1988; she then entered the William Paterson accelerated nursing program where she received her Registered Nursing degree with the class of 1990.

She has worked as a registered nurse in area hospitals and nursing homes since 1990.

Barbara, an accomplished figure skater, will be remembered as a competitive, ambitious person with a great deal of compassion for others.

Beloved daughter of Edith (nee Duell) McSally and the late Bernard J. McSally(1978); loving sister of Patricia Ellis and her husband Scott of Basking Ridge and the late Susan Ann McSally(1982).

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wanaque First Aid Squad, PO Box 5, Wanaque, NJ 07465 would be appreciated.

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Albert J. Raimondi age 88 of New Port Richey, Florida died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at the Community Hospital in New Port Richey, Florida.

He was born in New York City and had lived in New Milford before moving to New Port Richey twenty five years ago.

Albert received his formal education at Dewey Clinton High School in Bronx, New York graduating with the Class of 1936. He then went on to Pace University where he studied Lithography and Advertising.

He was a Lithographer for thirty-five years for Sterling Roman Lithographers in New York City before his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the Lithographer’s Union.

Albert had music in his bones and was an accomplished accordion player and while living in New Milford, NJ he had his own band called the Raimond Trio that was well known for weddings and other special occasions. While living in Florida he also organized a new musical group once again calling it Raimond Trio.

He had a very good gift of “nice personality” that caused him to get along well with many friends and was considered by many to be a very good man.

Beatryce and Albert had a “wonderful and excellent marriage” together for the past twenty-five years.

Surviving are his loving wife Beatryce (nee Massa) Raimondi; five children John Raimondi and his wife Janet of West Paterson, Anita Watts of Palm Harbor, Florida, Albert Raimondi and his wife Diane of Paramus, Joan Mancuso and her husband Joseph of Pompton Plains, Herbert Massa and his wife Donna of Freehold; four sisters Flori Krebs of Winter Haven, Florida, Dorothy Raimondi of Anderson, South Carolina and Louise Hudpseth and her husband Harold of Anderson, South Carolina; twelve grandchildren Theresa, Noel, John, Michael, Corine, Heather, Kimberly, Allison, Brian, Joseph, Tammy and Brenda; nine great grandchildren Amy, Anthony, Carl, Russell, Chloe’, Shayle, Adam, Amanda, Ashley, Miguel, Anthony and Julia.

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John V. Marruso age 81 of Wayne died Sunday December 10, 2006 at Saint Josephs Hospital, Paterson.

He was born and raised in Fairview and lived in West New York before moving to Wayne forty-eight years ago.

Mr. Marruso was a self-employed roofer trading as Fairview Roofing for twenty-five years before working with the Wayne Township Road Department where he worked for twenty-two years before retiring in 1992.

John was an avid pigeon flyer having belonged to the Lakeland Pigeon Club. He kept his coupe in Lincoln Park for many years. He was an outdoorsman at heart having enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed gardening and could often be found delivering tomatoes to his many friends.

Surviving are his wife of fifty-four years Emily (nee Grasso) Marruso; two daughters Mona McHugh of Wayne and Candace Calabro and her husband Daniel of Harrisburg, North Carolina; one sister Ann Marruso of Fairview and four grandchildren Christopher and Jonathan McHugh and Joseph and Katie Calabro.

Margaret Ann Pharo “Peggy” (nee Parks) age 82 of Wayne died Thursday, December 7, 2006 at home. Her passing was quiet and peaceful while receiving the loving care of her family who were at her bedside.

She was born and raised in Lyndhurst moving to Wayne fifty-three years ago.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne.

Peggy will always be remembered as a bundle of energy, a pillar of strength, friend and confidant to countless people.

Perhaps the most important highlight of her life were her six grandchildren whom she adored with all of her heart.

Bill and Peggy were married for fifty-nine years in a strong, devoted and wonderful relationship.

Beloved wife for fifty-nine years to William G. Pharo; loving mother of William G. Pharo Jr. and his wife Susan of Centennial, CO and John G. Pharo and his wife Judy of Wayne; sister to Madeline Bradley of Stanton, CA, Kathleen Golembieski of Lyndhurst and the late John and the late Arthur Parks; cherished grandmother of Beth, Patrick, Tyler, Kristie, Kelly and Lindsay.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Peggy’s memory, are asked to consider the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown, NJ 07962-1956.

Rosemarie Ursetti (nee Garippa) age 80 of Waldwick died peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in Wayne.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York and had lived in Waldwick for the past forty-nine years.

Mrs. Ursetti was a Secretary at Waldwick High School where she worked for twenty-two years before her retirement in 1992.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne.

She was a loving wife and mother, highly devoted to her children, and her greatest happiness was to cook for and feed her family.

Beloved wife of fifty-eight years to Thomas S. Ursetti; devoted mother of Theresa Ciavarella and her husband Michael of Wayne, Louis Ursetti and his wife Debbie of Pompano Beach, Florida and Thomas J. Ursetti and his wife Ana of North Haledon; much loved sister of Jeanette Marascia of Huntington, Long Island, NY and Camille DeRasmo and her husband Murray of Melville, Long Island, NY, Regina Boriello and her husband Jerry of Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY, Lucille Mandaro and her husband Jerry of Brooklyn, NY, James of Crofton, Maryland, and Frank of Chicago, Illinois and the late Geraldine Garippa(1935); cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren.

Those planning and expression of sympathy in Rosemarie’s name are asked to consider the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244.

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Anna Leavy (nee LeJava) age 93 of Wayne died Friday, December 1, 2006 at the Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff.

She was born in Passaic and had lived there and Clifton before moving to Wayne seventeen years ago.

Mrs. Leavy was a seamstress in the garment manufacturing industry in Passaic for many years.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne.

Anna was a volunteer at the Wayne Foundation for the Handicapped in Wayne where her son Tim was an assembler. She was also a member of Our Lady of The Valley Church Seniors.

She was a wonderful and dedicated mother who just wanted the best of care for her son Tim who had disabilities. Her primary and loving concern was for his care after her death and as things turned out he passed away in July of this year which gave her a measure of relief.

Anna was predeceased by her husband Thomas J.H. Leavy and her son Thomas “Tim” Leavy in July of 2006.

Surviving are her one nephew Dr. Richard LeJava of Hyannis, Massachusetts and one niece Joyce Pasqualin of Ringwood.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Anna’s memory, are asked to consider the Dept. for Persons with Disabilities, 1 Catholic Charities Way, PO Box 2539, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438.

Sara Wallin (nee Reinartz) age 74 of Lincoln Park died Saturday, December 2, 2006 at home. She died quietly and peacefully while receiving the loving care of her family who were at her bedside.

She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio lived in New Rochelle, NY and later New City, New York before moving to Lincoln Park, NJ forty-nine years ago.

Mrs. Wallin was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for Boonton Township Public Schools for sixteen years before her retirement in 1998. She also was the organist at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Pompton Plains as well as at the Bloomingdale United Methodist Church in Bloomingdale.

She was also an organ and piano teacher giving private lessons for many years.

Sara leaves her family and many friends with very special memories of a devoted and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Mom was always there for her family and made holidays very special including some very good cooking.

Sara and Richard had a “best friends loving and compatible” marriage together for fifty-one years.

Surviving are her husband Richard Wallin; one daughter Carolyn Wiser of Baltimore, Maryland; three sons Stephen Wallin and his wife Robin of Alexandria, Virginia, Lawrence Wallin and his wife Suzanne and Kenneth Wallin both of Lincoln Park; one sister Carolyn Loshuertos of Huntsville, Alabama; one brother Fred Reinartz of Andrews, South Carolina; four grandchildren Daniel and Sara Wiser, Nathaniel and Hannah Wallin.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Sara’s memory, are asked to consider the Boonton School System “For Special Needs Children”, c/o Boonton Board of Education, 434 Lathrop Street, Boonton, NJ. 07005.

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Elizabeth Clara (nee Sweetman) Van Blarcom age 95 of Wayne died Friday, December 1, 2006 at The ATRIUM at WAYNE. She died peacefully in her sleep Friday evening after having been visited by her family, friends and minister who prayed with her on Friday afternoon.

The daughter of Nicholas Sweetman and Jenny Kusant, she was born in Passaic, New Jersey but grew up in Pequannock. She is predeceased by her three brothers: Walter, Denman and John. As the only girl among the siblings, she learned to keep up with her brothers and enjoyed telling the family how they would dive off the railroad trestle into the Pequannock River much to the horror of her parents.

The closest high school at the time was in Butler and she attended there before she worked at “The Prudential” in Newark until she got married. On April 10, 1937, she married Frank Van Blarcom, the love of her live, and they moved to Wayne where she lived for almost 70 years.

She married Frank during the depression when Wayne was still an agricultural community. Frank’s parents subdivided their property in Wayne for Frank and his new bride. It was during the Depression, money was tight and, after dynamiting a hole to build their house, Frank and Betty used the stone they blasted away to form the foundation. They built the house with timbers from an old factory and “used brick” before it became fashionable to do so. She used to joke that there were not many closets in the house because it was just too darn expensive to buy doors when they were building.

Frank and Betty later added to the property and the two of them turned it into a garden wonderland. Frank, a plumber by trade, channeled the streams and built fountains and a variety of sculptures in their little Eden for their only daughter, Dorothy, to enjoy with them. Betty was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. She made many of her daughter’s clothes and could often be found at her sewing machine or with her knitting needles making things for other members of the family.

They enjoyed their neighborhood, frequently attended Memorial Day and July 4 barbecues with their neighbors. Frank could be seen making his famous clam chowder at the outdoor barbecue he built. After cooking countless family and holiday dinners, Betty later used to joke that she didn't know how to cook.

Frank died an untimely death in 1967; Betty was never interested in finding someone to “replace” him and lived the rest of her life as a widow. Frank lived to see his daughter marry but never had the opportunity to see his grandchildren. Their first grandchild was born in 1970 and Betty took her first airplane ride to fly down to Texas in anticipation of his birth. She loved to travel and would often do so with friends or to see her family as they moved around the country. With her grandchildren living out of state she often babysat cousins and nieces who lovingly called her “Aunt Sis.”

After Frank died, Betty went back to work at “The Rag Shop” in Hawthorne and she would often bring home pieces of material that fed her sewing and quilting habits. When the house she loved got too much for her, she moved to Sisco Senior Housing in Wayne where she lived independently for 22 years.

Francis and Betty had a “happy and loving” marriage together for thirty-one years until Frank’s passing in 1967. Betty maintained a diary of the many love expressions that they shared together during their marriage. Some of their favorites were “love you more each day” and “love that man”.

Surviving are her daughter Dorothy and her husband James A. Hess of Alexandria, Virginia; her grandson James T. Hess and his wife Kimberley of Cockeysville, Maryland; her granddaughter Nancy Hess of Alexandria, Virginia; and two great grandchildren James C. Hess and Samantha

Dorsey P. Conover, age 86 of Hawthorne died Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at the Lakeview Subacute HealthCare Center in Wayne. At his passing he was receiving the loving care of his daughter Holly who was at his bedside.

He was born in Newark and had lived in Hackensack, Rochelle Park and East Rutherford before moving to Hawthorne fifty-nine years ago.

Dorsey received his formal education at Hackensack High School graduating with the Class of 1938.

He was employed as a telephone equipment installer at the American Telephone and Telegraph Company in Hackensack for forty-eight years before his retirement in 1987.

He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II as a Remote Control Gun Turret mechanic specializing in electrical equipment. He received the American Campaign Medal and the American Victory Medal. He was a member of the American Legion Post 199 in Hawthorne.

Dorsey and Freida Conover had a “good and Loving” marriage together for fifty-nine years. He will always be remembered by his daughter as a very dedicated and loving father who was always there for her throughout life’s many adventures. Perhaps the most important event in his later life was the arrival of his grandson Paul Conover Shumlas who was the apple of his eye.

He enjoyed bowling and participated in several bowling leagues. He also loved to travel with his family, with California the Jersey Shore and the Island of Saint Maarten as favorite destinations.

Dorsey also had a special interest in trains, that continued throughout his life, that he acquired by his many trips on trains while in the Army. In his younger days he enjoyed kayaking in the local rivers in the Rochelle Park area.

Surviving are his loving wife Frieda (nee Mackiewicz); one daughter Holly Conover and her husband Robert Shumlas of Convent Station; one brother William Conover and his wife Marie of Toms River; one grandson Paul Conover Shumlas.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in proud grandpa Dorsey’s memory, are asked to consider his grandson by helping establish the Paul Conover Shumlas Scholarship Fund, 364 South Street, Convent Station, NJ

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Mildred “Millie” Bellomo (nee Mirante) age 81 of Toms River died Monday, November 27, 2006 at the Community Hospital of Toms River. She died quietly and peacefully while receiving the loving care of her family who were at her bedside.

She was born in New York City and had lived in Brooklyn, New York, Elmwood Park and Elmont, New York before moving to Toms River seven years ago.

Mrs. Bellomo was a seamstress all of her life in the garment manufacturing industry until her retirement in 1985.

Millie was gifted with a very special and affable personality that melded will with those around her causing her to have a host of good friends. When she entered a room she would fill it with laughter and pleasantries to the delight of everyone. She was kind and loving to all and was always positive in her approach to those in her presence.

Millie had a very strong faith in God.

She loved music and movies and among her favorite entertainers she included Perry Como, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Andre Boccelli.

Eddie and Mildred had a “devoted and loving marriage” together for twenty-two years before Eddie's passing in 1991.

Surviving are one sister Josephine Giurintano of Toms River, two nephews Matthew Sciortino and his wife Addie of Bloomingdale, Philip Giurintano and his wife Teri of Lebanon, Pennsylvania; one niece Rosanne Gregilovich and her husband Ron of Wayne; three sons Mario Bellomo and his wife Diane and Joseph Bellomo and his wife Virginia both of Westbury, Long Island, Ed Bellomo and his wife Ingrid of Franklin Square, New York; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren as well as many great nieces and nephews.

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Loretta A. Van Schaik (nee DeLong) age 83 of Wayne died Sunday, November 26, 2006 at the Llanfair House nursing home in Wayne.

She was born in Paterson and had lived there and Reading, Pennsylvania before moving to Wayne forty-six years ago.

Loretta received her formal education at the Paterson East Side High School graduating with the Class of 1941.

She was a parishioner of Saint Mary’s RC Church in Pompton Lakes.

Loretta was an Administrative Assistant at Markovitz Company in Wayne, a plastic manufacturing enterprise for ten years. Later she held the same position at Cinrock Company in Wayne, manufacturers of robotic machine tools before her retirement in 1988.

She was gifted with a selfless personality that always held others' needs above her own thus causing her to have a host of friends. Loretta also was very active and was a member of the “T” Bowl Bowling League and the Pines Lake Bowling League as well as the Pines Lake Bridge Club. She was a member of the Pines Lake Shady Ladies group who always met in a patch of shade at the Pines Lake beach.

Loretta was very adventurous and loved to travel. She saw much of the world including Europe, Russia and the United States. One especially memorable joy was her helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon.

Mom was very much of a family oriented person who experienced her grandmother's responsibilities with much pride and joy. She leaves her family with wonderful memories of good cooking, making holidays special and her special dedication to being a wife, mother and grandmother.

Joseph and Loretta had a “loving best friends” marriage together for forty-nine years until Joseph’s passing in 1987.

Surviving three daughters Leah Carpenter of Buena Vista, Colorado, Joanne “Joey” Van Schaik of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Lori Rosenboom and her husband Richard of Riverdale; six Grandchildren Jeff Carpenter, Kelly Petersen, Stacey Obrecht, Scott Moss, Kevin and Kristen Rosenboom; one great grandson Sage Peterson.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Loretta’s memory, are asked to consider the Wayne Township Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07474-291 or the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater NJ, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville,NJ 07834.

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Claire Gemeinhardt (nee Sidebottom) age 64 of North Haledon died Saturday, November 25, 2006 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains. She died quietly and peacefully while receiving the loving care of her family at her bedside.

She was born in Paterson and had lived in Pompton Lakes and Haskell before moving to North Haledon thirty-one years ago.

Claire received her formal education at Pompton Lakes High School graduating with the Class of 1959.

Mrs. Gemeinhardt was a Bakery Clerk at the Oakland ShopRite supermarket in Oakland for the past ten years.

Her family and many friends will always treasure fond memories of a very special wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was a wonderful cook , dedicated to her family and always making holidays and life celebrations very special. Perhaps the highlight of her life was the arrival of her grandchildren whom she adored with all of her heart.

Claire had a special inclination to head for Atlantic City to hit the big win which always proved elusive but entertaining.

Herbert and Claire had a loving marriage together for forty-five years until Herb’s passing in 1998. They very much enjoyed each other's company and they maintained a country cabin in Walton, New York where they spent many happy days together.

Surviving are two sons Scott Gemeinhardt and his wife Kim of Micco, Florida and Mark Gemeinhardt and his wife Mary of Highland Lakes; two sisters Arlene Manganello of Wanaque and Eileen DeRosa of Montville; two grandchildren Ashia and Jonathon Gemeinhardt; dear aunt to Ronald, Rachel and Jamie Manganello and George Sidebottom.

Claire loved her pets and she is survived by her cat Mittens and her dog Pal.

Her brother George Sidebottom predeceased her in 1998.

Those planning and expression of sympathy in Claire’s name are asked to consider St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105

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Muriel R. Wakeman(nee Roome) age 84 of Wayne died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at the Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Bloomfield and lived in Elizabeth and Paramus before moving to Wayne forty-three years ago.

Mrs. Wakeman was employed as a biologist by Standard Oil of New Jersey for sixteen years before retiring in 1960.

She graduated from Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield with the class of 1940 and went on to Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with the class of 1944.

Muriel was a member of the Preakness Reformed Church, Wayne where she served as a Consistory Member, the Antique Show Committee, Women’s Group, Vacation Bible School and Sunshine Committee.

She was a member and previously served as president and secretary of the Pines Lake Garden Club, Wayne; a member of the Pines Lake Woman’s Club, Pines Lake Seniors, Synchronized Swim Team, Cub Scout Den Mother and Girl Scout Leader all in the Pines Lake section of Wayne.

Muriel enjoyed gardening, flower arranging, knitting, sewing, cooking, traveling, playing Bridge and swimming. She will be remembered as being thoughtful, a true and loyal friend, kind, generous, hard working, loving, considerate, adventurous, social and determined. For her family she made holidays throughout the very year special and they will always remember camping vacations and her baking cookies.

Beloved wife of thirty-seven years to the late Irving Wakeman (1997); loving mother of Enid Wakeman of Edgewater, MD, Cynthia Wilby and her husband Gregory of Dunkirk, MD, Robert Bradley Wakeman and his wife Emily of Redondo Beach, CA and Alan Wakeman and his wife Maureen of Cranford; cherished grandmother of Sarah and Ryan Wilby of Dunkirk, MD and Kathryn and Kevin Wakeman of Cranford.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Preakness Reformed Church Scholarship Fund, 131 Church Ln., Wayne, NJ 07470 or the Valley Hospice, 15 Essex St., Paramus, NJ 07652 or the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481 would be appreciated.

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Nan I. Scott (nee Inglis) age 87 of Wayne died Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains.

She was born in Kingston, New York and had lived in Wayne for sixty-seven years.

Mrs. Scott received her formal education at Kingston High School in Kingston, New York graduating with the Class of 1937. She then went to the Briarcliff Manor Finishing School to complete her education.

She was a founding member of the Packanack Community Church in the Packanack Lake section of Wayne.

Mrs. Scott was a very talented artist and painted many beautiful oil paintings of landscapes, portraits and animals.

Nan leaves her family with many fond memories of a very loving and dedicated mother and grandmother.

James and Nan had a ‘caring and loving marriage” together for sixty-eight years.

Surviving are her loving husband James; one daughter Beth Katz of California; two sons James Scott and his wife Josephine of Milford, New Jersey, Peter Scott and his wife Fredlyn of Waringston, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren Leah Katz, Dawn Ross and Adrianna Scott; one great grandchild Caleb Ross.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.

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Mae Edith Whitney (nee Wyma) age 72 of Wayne died Monday, November 20, 2006 unexpectedly at the home of her daughter Jane Moore in Northfield. At her passing she was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Wayne and had lived in the same home all of her life.

Mae received her formal education at Pompton Lakes High School graduating with the Class of 1952.

Mrs. Whitney drove a school bus for Konners Bus Company in Parsippany for fifteen years before her retirement.

Mae had a wonderful gift of selfless personality that caused her to always put others' needs above her own. The arrival of grandchildren was perhaps the brightest light in her life’s experience. She was very proud to wear a grandma “T” shirt with all their names on it. She called the grandkids “Grandma’s Gang”

She leaves her family with many treasured memories of good home cooking and having her family gathered around her especially on holidays. Mom was always there for her family helping with her best efforts and always happy and proud of her family. Her hobbies included playing the lottery,coin collecting,slot machines,stamp collecting, deep sea fishing and collecting elephants of all kinds.

One of her best joys in life was spending time on the beach either at the Jersey shore or in Florida.

“Thank You Mom-Grandma for being so nice and loving to us the way you did…. We were lucky to have you in our lives… there has been no better Mom and Grandma. Thank You with all of our love”.

Tom and Mae had a “wonderful loving” marriage together for forty-nine years.

Surviving are her loving husband Thomas, three sons Thomas Whitney Jr. and his fiancé Susie of Franklin, Frank E. Whitney and his wife Toni of Milford, Pennsylvania, Joseph Whitney and his wife Doris of Wayne; two daughters Mae Minarovich and her husband William of Pompton Lakes, Jane Moore and her husband James of Northfield; one sister Petie Wyma Byle of San Diego California, eleven grandchildren Ryan, Danielle, Ashley, Shannon, Sean and Kayla Whitney, Kimberly and Brian Minarovich, Christy, Katelyn and Alysa Moore.

She was predeceased by her son Timothy Whitney in 2005, and two grandchildren John Patrick Whitney and Lareigh Nicole Moore died earlier..

Mae is also survived by her faithful rottweiler dogs Barron and Zeus, and her cat Sussie.

Those planning an expression of sympathy in Mae’s memory are asked to consider the Whitney family.

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John H. Schulze age 72 of Wayne died Friday, November 17, 2006 at the Saint Joseph's Wayne Hospital, Wayne while surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Hackensack and lived in Maywood and Paterson before moving to Wayne forty-four years ago.

Mr. Schulze was a second level Manager for the New Jersey Bell Telephone Company, Totowa where he worked for thirty-nine years before retiring in 1991.

He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War.

Mr. Schulze was a member of Saint Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wayne.

John was a dedicated thirty-nine year volunteer for the Wayne P.A.L., Wayne where he previously served on the Board of Directors. He also was a volunteer for the United Way for many years.

Mr. Schulze was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Euclid Lodge 136, Hasbrouck Heights and the Scottish Rite Valley of Northern New Jersey, Lincoln Park where he attained the rank of Thirty-Third Degree Mason, was a Past Master and Right Worshipful. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Daniel Cox Medal and a member of the George Washington Association for Masons of New Jersey, the Demolay Legion of Honor and a Past Thrice Potent Master.

He was a founder and Chairman of the Board of the Hasbrouck Heights Masonic Learning Center for Children, Hasbrouck Heights.

Beloved husband of forty-nine and a half years to Irene (nee Muschko) Schulze; loving father of Judy Beasley of Stockholm, Diane Christiano and her husband Ken of Hampton, John R. Schulze and his wife Joann of Little Egg Harbor and Karen Schulze of Wayne; much loved brother of Robert Schulze and his wife Ruth of Montvale, Dorothea Aldridge of Hillsdale and the late Mildred Michielsen(1992); cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren Caitlyn, Alyssa and Dayton Beasley, Quinton, Danielle and Alexis Christiano, Brittany and Anastasia Schulze.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Hasbrouck Heights Masonic Learning Center for Children, 301 Division Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 would be appreciated.

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Gladys Eleanor Bradshaw (nee Berninger) age 84 of Wayne, died November 17, 2006 peacefully at Chilton Memorial Hospital.

Born in the Vailsburg section of Newark, she graduated from Newark Central High School in 1940 and attended the Delahanty Business College. She was employed by the Prudential Insurance Company and assisted in recruiting for the Office of Dependency Benefits during WWII.

In 1943, she married Robert D. Bradshaw, Jr. in the chapel of Mitchell Army Air Force Base and resided in various fighter bases in the U.S., supporting her husband’s Air Force career.

She lived in the Allwood section of Clifton for 10 years prior to moving, in 1957, to the Preakness section of Wayne, where she remained. She was a member of both the Allwood Woman’s Club and the Preakness Woman’s Club.

Robert and Gladys had an “ideal storybook” marriage together for sixty-three years.

She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Bradshaw, Jr., son, Robert D. Bradshaw, III, and her daughter-in-law, Mary Ellen Bradshaw of Texas.

Eugene J. Motyka age 68 of Wayne died Friday, November 17, 2006 after an extended illness. He died quietly and peacefully.

He was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island and had lived in Paterson and Prospect Park before moving to Wayne fourteen years ago. He was a member of the Spectrum For Living Group Home in Wayne.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Valley RC Church in Wayne.

Eugene was an assembler at the Clifton Elks Lodge Workshop and then later he also held the same position at the Wayne Foundation For The Handicapped in Wayne. He served as the Social Secretary at the Wayne Foundation for over eighteen years.

Gene had an innate ability to organize people around him into activities and was forever arranging the next event to take place with family, friends and coworkers. He was very well respected by those who knew him and in human crisis situations he would be the ambassador of peace and tranquility. He also loved to sing and would often sing in choruses and was quite adept at singing Polish songs.

Beloved son of the late Eugene and Florence Motyka; Loving brother of Louis Motyka, Michael Motyka and Pauline McGrogan.

He was predeceased by his father Eugene Motyka Sr. in 1991, His Mother Florence Motyka in 1996 and his brother Thomas Motyka in 1960.

Irene J. Klinger Romaine (nee Post) age 89 of Wayne died on Thursday, November 16, 2006 peacefully while receiving the loving care of her daughter and granddaughters.

She was born in Paterson and lived in West Milford, Toms River, Oakland, Totowa Boro, Hawthorne, and Paterson before moving to Wayne three years ago.

Irene graduated from East Side High School, Paterson with the class of 1934.

Her family fondly remembers “pot roast Sundays”, sleigh riding and sleepovers at Nana’s house. Irene enjoyed reading, crochet, needle point, ceramics and was always cooking and baking through the holidays. She was a kind, sweet person who had a wonderful sense of humor.

Beloved wife of the late Leonard G. Romaine(1996) and the late J. Henry Klinger(1979); loving mother of Janet Melone of Wayne; devoted grandmother of Jean Frank and her husband Andy of Oak Ridge, Nancy Harty and her husband Gary of Pompton Plains and Kathy Faline and her husband Jim of Haskell; cherished great-grandmother of Rachel and Zachery Frank of Oak Ridge, Laci, Tucker and Travis Harty all of Pompton Plains; loved step-mother of Leonard Romaine and Diane Oldham of Wantage and Nelson Romaine and his wife Bonnie of Little Falls, and their children Rhyan Romaine of Maine and Matt Romaine and his wife Barbara and their four children all of Caldwell.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Passaic Valley Hospice, 783 North Riverview Drive, Totowa 07512 would be appreciated.

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Linda A. Wolfe (nee Metzger) age 57 of Totowa died Friday, November 10, 2006 at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in Wayne. She passed away quietly and peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. At her death she was receiving the loving care of her son Scott.

She was born in Paterson and had lived in Totowa all of her life.

Linda received her formal education at Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls graduating with the Class of 1967.

Linda was a Teacher for fifteen years at the Golden Steps Learning Center in West Paterson.

She was a wonderful mother to her son Scott whom she adored and whom she centered her life on. She was always concerned about providing the best she could for him.

Surviving is one son Scott Wolfe of Totowa.

Joseph Francis Broschart age 79 of Wayne died Friday, November 10, 2006 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains. He died quietly and peacefully having received the loving care of his family.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York and had lived in Astoria, NY, Flushing, NY and Franklin Square, NY before moving to Wayne forty-five years ago.

He received his formal education at the Brooklyn Preparatory Jesuit High School in Brooklyn, NY with the Class of 1945 and at Brooklyn Poly Technical University where he majored in Chemical Engineering.

He was employed at the American Cyanamid Corporation in Wayne for forty two years as a Chemical Engineer before his retirement in 1986.

Joseph served in the Navy in the Hospital Corps during World War II as a medic.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church in Wayne.

Joseph was an avid nature lover, a bird watcher and a member of the Audubon Society. He also loved to do wood carving and photography. He also lectured, as a master gardener, as part of the Rutgers University Cooperative Extension Service

He leaves his family with many fond memories of a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. As a family he orchestrated many memorable vacations to New England down south, and out west. Especially delightful was the family's visit to the Grand Canyon and National Parks.

Grandchildren were very special in his life and he loved to baby sit and be with his grandchildren. He taught them gardening and in general was a wonderful loving grandfather in many ways.

Surviving are his wife Hilda (nee Winghart) Broschart; two daughters Susan Rose and her husband William of Somerset, Carol Devenney and her husband Joseph of Blairstown; one son Stephen Broschart and his wife Barbara of Camas, Washington; one brother Gerard Broschart and his wife Dolores of Riverhead, NY; three grandchildren Christopher and Ryan Devenney and Geoffrey Broschart.

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Miranda Maieroni Baruth age 73 of Arvada, CO., formerly of Wayne died November 6, 2006 while receiving the loving care of her family.

She was born in Cairo, Egypt and came to this country in 1957 settling in Annapolis, MD having lived in Staten Island, NY, Brooklyn, NY and Wayne, NJ before moving to Arvada, Colorado two years ago.

She graduated from the Maria Auslia Trice Italian School, Cairo, Egypt with the class of 1951 and continued her education at the Technical Comercio School, Cairo, Egypt with the class of 1955.

Mrs. Baruth was a Certified Public Accountant employed on Wall Street, NY, NY before becoming a full time, loving and dedicated mother.

Miranda was Miss Orient - 1952 in Cairo, Egypt and participated in Track & Field events at the National Mediterranean Games held in Cairo, Egypt. She belonged to the Newspaper Guild, YMCA, Exxon Tennis Club, Shell Swimming Club and the Wayne Valley Band Parents Association, Wayne.

Her hobbies included gardening, traveling, horseback riding, fencing, fishing, swimming, painting, cooking and animals. She loved cats and had many throughout her life. Her favorite cat was named Moosetta.

Mamma, Mirandina or Parental Unit, as she was lovingly known, spoke six languages and was a woman of adventurous spirit with a hint of mischievousness. She loved to have fun and loved to be around people. She had a passion for travel and learning. Her love of learning is evidenced by the fact that she used to read the dictionary for fun. She always looked for resolution and did not quit until she had an answer she was happy with. She was the original "out of the box" thinker.

Mamma was extremely committed to her daughters and was insistent on their success. She was very strict but fair and the ultimate example of honesty and fair judgment. She was honest, forthright and told you when she didn't agree with something. She always looked for the best in people. She loved flowers and always said it was amazing that something so beautiful could come from the dirt. She loved the holidays, family tradition and preparing six course family dinners.

Beloved mother of Marilena Flynn and her husband Edward of Golden, CO and Colette Baruth and her loving companion Ken of Wayne; cherished grandmother of Kelsey, Arielle, Kenny and Marina; much loved sister of the late Giovanni Adriano Maieroni, Rugiero Romolo Maieroni and Adriana Norma Regina Podolak.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to PATCH Pet Adoptions for Caring Hands, 26 Lakeside Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 or the Salesian Missions, 2 Lefevre Lane, PO Box 30, New Rochelle, NY 10802-0030 would be appreciated.

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Adrienne L. McManus (nee Climes) age 82 of Wayne died Thursday, November 2, 2006 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains. She passed away quietly and peacefully while receiving the loving care of her family who were at her bedside.

She was born in Newark and had lived in Elizabeth and Belleville before moving to Wayne forty-eight years ago.

Adrienne received her formal education at Elizabeth High School graduating with the Class of 1941. At that time in history she was in the all girls high school.

She was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church in Wayne.

She was a member of the Packanack Lake Golf Club and Bowling League. She also had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her yard.

Adrienne leaves her family with many fond memories of a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a dedicated homemaker with many talents in the kitchen. She delighted in providing gracious hospitality to family and friends. Her cooking was superb with roast beef, gravy and mashed potatoes as a family favorite.

Mom would make a big fuss over holidays, birthdays and anniversaries to the delight of her family. Perhaps the finest of life’s experiences for her was the arrival of grandchildren whom she adored with all of her heart.

Bernard and Adrienne had a “great mutual admiration – best friend marriage” together for fifty years until Bernard’s passing in April of 1999.

Surviving are two sons John Bernard McManus and his wife Cathy of Wayne and Greg McManus and his wife Marietta of New City, New York; two daughters Susan Dowiak and her husband Daniel of Moorestown and Jane LaForge and her husband John of Wayne; one sister in law Kate Climes; Eleven Grandchildren Cara Aranda and her husband Carlo, Jacqueline Samphogna and her husband Joe, Danielle and Cassie McManus, Jennifer Williams and her husband James, Jason, Joshua and Jacob Dowiak, Ryan, Christopher and Annie LaForge; two great grandchildren James Williams and Ella Aranda.

Her brothers Warren and Ronald Climes and Warren’s wife Sylvia, sister in law predeceased her.

Those considering an expression of sympathy in Adrienne’s memory are asked to consider the American Diabetes Association, 19 Schoolhouse Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873

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Mary Roberto (nee Mazzella) age 103 of Paterson died on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at the Lakeview Subacute Care Center, Wayne while receiving the loving care of her grandson Richard.

She was born and raised in Paterson having lived in Lake Mohawk and Fort Lauderdale, Florida before moving to Wayne three years ago.

Mrs. Roberto and her husband were the founders of the Alps Manor Nursing Home, Wayne and the Green Pond Manor Nursing Home, Green Pond.

She was a long time parishioner of Blessed Sacrament RC Church, Paterson where she was baptized, confirmed and married. She was also a parishioner of Saint Pious RC Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL and a member of their women’s club.

Mrs. Roberto will be remembered as an avid reader, for her good sense of humor and how particular she was about her appearance. She even had her hair done the morning she passed away.

The youngest and only surviving child of ten she is survived by her daughters Dolores T. Grosso and her husband Richard of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Gaynell Miko of Paterson; one son Richard A. Roberto and his wife Margaretta of Laguna Woods, CA; six grandchildren Dianne Thomas and Richard Roberto both of Wayne, Vickie Ann Grosso of Clifton, Richard F. Grosso, Jr. of Wayne, Linda Kirsten and Debbie Williamson both of Laguna Woods, CA, eight great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of fifty-eight years Gabriel Roberto in 1978 and nine brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470.

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Eleanor Ward (nee Obarski) age 79 of Riverdale died Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at home. She died quietly and peacefully while receiving the loving care of her family who where at her bedside.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York and had lived in the Packanack Lake area of Wayne for forty-eight years before moving to Riverdale five years ago.

She was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church in Wayne.

Eleanor was a member of the Packanack Lake Golf Club and the Packanack Lake Bridge Club. She had a long time interest in fine art and was active with the Ridgewood Art Appreciation Organization.

She leaves her family with many fond memories of a loving and dedicated mother who was always there for her children and grandchildren. Mom always made Sundays and Holidays special with her cooking and hospitality. At one point when her children where young she was the Packanack Girl Scout Leader.

Eleanor loved to travel and she spent much time in Europe and many other locations in the world. She particularly enjoyed the fine arts that so richly grace the European countries.

Francis and Eleanor Ward had fifty years of “loving marriage” before Francis’s passing in February of 2001.

Surviving are one daughter Ellyn Ward and her husband Peter Holm of Riverdale; one son Conan Ward and his wife Irene of Glen Ridge; two grandchildren Jesse and Jamie Holm.

Her brother Stanley Obarski predeceased her in 2005.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Eleanor’s memory, are asked to consider the Passaic Valley Hospice, 783 N. Riverview Drive, Totowa, NJ 07512.

Eleanor Ward’s family would like to express a deep appreciation for the kind and thoughtful services provided by the Passaic Valley Hospice in the care their mother. In particular the kind professionalism and personal care that was given by the hospice registered nurse Lynn Syslo as well as the hospice chaplain Reverend Al Jousset. The Ward family will be eternally grateful for everything they did for their mother and our family.

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Alexandre S. Mouravieff age 59 of Kinnelon died Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at the Compassionate Care Hospice, Dover while surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was born in Paris, France and came to this country in 1955 settling in Cedar Grove having lived in Pompton Lakes and Wayne before moving to Kinnelon sixteen years ago.

Mr. Mouravieff was self-employed in the technology industry for the past thirty years.

He was a parishioner of Saint Marys RC Church, Pompton Lakes.

Alex graduated from Memorial High School, Cedar Grove with the class of 1965. He went on to receive his bachelor of arts degree in Russian Literature from the University of Connecticut with the class of 1969.

A generous, congenial humorous person; he will always be remembered for his culinary expertise, sailing, carving and scrimshaw.

Beloved husband of of twenty-eight years to Grayce Mouravieff(nee Pellegrino); devoted son of Serge and Ann Mouravieff of Saddle River; loving brother of Pierre Mouravieff and his wife Laura of Edmond, OK, Michel Mouravieff DMD and his wife Linda of Ridgewood, George Mouravieff and his wife Tania of Washington Township and Paul Mouravieff and his wife Julie of Princeton; much loved uncle to many nieces and nephews; cherished and loved by his faithful Shih-Tzu - Angel.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Market Street Mission, 9 Market Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 or the Saint Marys Food Pantry, 17 Pompton Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 would be appreciated.

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John P. Husseyn age 60 of Wayne died Monday, October 30, 2006 at the Robert Woods Johnson University Hospital in Rahway. His passing was sudden and unexpected.

He was born in West Germany came to this country with his parents in 1957 settling in Paterson later moving to Wayne where he lived for a time then moving to Sebastopol, California before moving back to Wayne six years ago.

He received his formal education at Paterson Technical High School, then at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark and later at Middle State University, Tennessee where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

He was employed at EBI Medical-Biomet Corporation in Parsippany.

Mr. Husseyn was a Technical Machinist and an expert in making human prosthesis devices used in human replacements in skeletal surgery.

John loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping in the woods, roughing it and going fishing. He was always smiling and of good humor even throughout life’s difficult times. John will always be remembered as a very knowledgeable conversationalist on many subjects. He also was a very spirited person and often took on challenges in a very spontaneous manner.

Surviving are one son Alexander Husseyn of Roxbury; one daughter Sasha Husseyn of Sebastopol, California; his mother Nina Husseyn of Wayne; one brother Adil Husseyn and his wife Karen of North Prairie, Wisconsin; two sisters Tamella Hassell and her husband K.J. of Mount Olive and Laila Farnow and her husband Richard of Chatham.

His father Mamed Husseyn predeceased him in March of 2006.

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Margaret “Flora” Hughes (nee Hartnett) age 94 of Brick died Sunday, October 29, 2006 at the Burnt Tavern Health Care Center in Brick. Her passing was peaceful and quiet while receiving the loving care of her family who were in attendance at her bedside.

She was born in Newark and had lived in Paterson and Clifton for thirty years before moving to Brick ten years ago.

Mrs. Hughes was an Office Worker at the A&P SuperMarket in Paterson for fifteen years before her retirement in 1975.

She was a parishioner of Saint George’s RC Church in Paterson.

Her family is left with many fond memories of a mother and grandmother that was truly dedicated to loving them with all of her heart. Mom would always make life special for her children especially on holidays. She also loved the arts and loved to go to shows in New York City.

Surviving one son Robert Hughes and his wife Barbara of Wayne; one daughter Patricia Hughes of Brick; two grandchildren Kathleen and Thomas Hughes; she is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her husband Robert Hughes predeceased her in 1967.

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Paul A. Lauro age 81 of Wayne died Saturday, October 28, 2006 at home. He died quietly and peacefully while receiving the loving care of his family at his bedside. His death followed a short but courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York, grew up in Yagerville, NY and lived in Paterson before moving to Wayne thirty-nine years ago.

Mr. Lauro was an Ironworker for Ironworker’s Union Local 483 in Paterson for forty years.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church in Wayne.

In his leisure time he enjoyed golf and being Mr. Fixit. There wasn’t anything he could not build or fix and he did many projects for his children and neighbors.

Paul had a gift of personality that caused him to be very kind and loving by nature that resulted in him being adored by his wife, children, grandchildren and many friends. He was always there for his family in many loving and caring ways.

While living in Paterson years ago he reached out with his personality in the neighborhood and was affectionately referred to as the “Mayor of East 24th Street.”

His daughter Karen recalls many delightful experiences with her dad with one particular memory above all. That beautiful memory was the day Karen saw her dad in church on her wedding day giving her away to her husband with such grace and caring.

His daughter Kathy remembers that every minute was a special moment with her dad.

Perhaps the most delightful experience of his life was the arrival of grandchildren whom he adored with all of his heart.

Paul and Susan were married for fifty-one years in a “wonderful loving marriage”. They met in Seaside Heights at two o’clock in the morning. Susan was with friends on the way home and she was sitting on a fire hydrant and Paul walked up to her, they flirted, and at that moment they found a dedicated best friend adoring relationship that has lasted all of these years.

We would be remiss if we did not mention his dedication to his work. He was an ironworker but that word seems insufficient a description of his work. He had many skills and one was the ability to be high in the air walking on steel beams bolting them together to build buildings. A job he did for forty years to support his family. It was a job that involved great bodily risk and he did it to be able to provide well for his family. He could take you to many locations in New Jersey and point out his contribution to the building trade.

Surviving are his loving wife Susan (nee Kalupa) Lauro; two daughters Karen Niemann and her husband Richard of Pompton Lakes, Kathy Richard and her husband Tom of Pompton Lakes; two sisters Maureen Schub of Jacksonville, Florida, Dorothy Bommelyn and her husband Augie of Jupiter, Florida; one brother Dr. Fred Lauro of Pomona, New York; five grandchildren Jennifer, Steven and Michael Niemann, Patricia and Paulie Richard.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Paul’s memory, are asked to consider donations to the Lauro Family.

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William S. Jurewicz age 64 of Hamburg died Thursday, October 26, 2006, surrounded by his family, at the Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack.

He was born and raised in Paterson having lived in Wayne and Vernon before moving to Hamburg ten years ago.

Bill graduated from Paterson Technical High School, Paterson with the class of 1960 and later graduated from William Paterson College, Wayne with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Safety Administration with the class of 1976.

Bill was a member of the Blue Knights, Sparta Chapter and a member of the UGHA - United in Group Harmony Association, Clifton.

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as a Marine Security Guard for the United States Embassy in both Yugoslavia and Finland. He was a member of the Marine Corps League, Lakeland Detachment – 744.

He began his career as a police officer with the Paterson Police Department having transferred to the Wayne Police Department in 1969 before his retirement from law enforcement in 1992. He went on to become a sales and service technician for the United States Postal Service in Hamburg where he has worked for the past ten years.

Bill will be remembered by his family as a fun loving, devoted father who was a cowboy at heart.

Beloved son of Helen (nee Wyrembek) Jurewicz of Paterson and the late William Jurewicz(1982); loving companion of Eileen Rizzolo of Nutley who lovingly stayed by his side throughout his illness; devoted father of William M. Jurewicz and his wife Denise of Vernon and Stacey Jurewicz of Vernon; brother of Jerry Jurewicz and his wife Pat of New Providence and Elaine Villano and her husband Ralph of Vernon and cherished grandfather of William R. and Benjamin Jurewicz.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation, Cancer Center, 360 Essex St., Suite 301, Hackensack, NJ 07601 would be appreciated.

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Richard Carl Teeling “Rit” age 59 of Jacksonville, Florida died Thursday, October 26, 2006 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. His passing was sudden and unexpected. His death took place peacefully and quietly while he received the loving care of his family at his bedside.

He was born in Paterson and had lived in Wayne most of his life before moving to Jacksonville, Florida two years ago.

Rit received his formal education at Wayne Valley High School graduating with the Class of 1964. He was a very active participant on the Wayne Valley basketball team. He then went on to Southern Connecticut University where he graduated with the Class of 1968 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education. He was also active on the Southern Connecticut University basketball team.

Mr. Teeling was the International Sales Manager for Science Magazine in Washington, DC where he worked for the past fifteen years before his retirement in 2002. Previously he was employed by the Wayne Board of Education for ten years teaching physical education for grades six through eight at the Schuyler Colfax Middle School in Wayne.

He leaves his children with fond memories of a loving father that was always there for them in their everyday lives. Meghan, Courtney and Brian especially remember the vacation weekends that they spent on the beach in Wildwood as well as vacations across the country. The family also have great memories of the weekly family excursions to the roller skating rink and long bike rides that they took enjoying each other's company.

Surviving are two daughters Meghan Teeling of Jacksonville, Florida, and Courtney Teeling of Montclair; one son Brian Teeling of Wayne; one brother Robert Teeling and his wife Patricia of Andover; his mother Carolyn (nee Tompkins) Teeling of Wayne; his fiancé Euridice Dangler of Jacksonville, Florida.

He was predeceased by his father Richard James Teeling in April of 2003.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Richard’s memory, are asked to consider The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, c/o Columbia University, 710 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032

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Heather H. “Bonnie” Ruhl (nee Chaplin) age 72 of Montville died Thursday, October 26, 2006 at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Summit for thirty years before moving to Montville twelve years ago.

Mrs. Ruhl received her formal education at Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Brooklyn, New York where she received a Registered Nurse Certification with the Class of 1954. She was employed at Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn in the Labor and Delivery department until she married Forster Ruhl in 1955.

She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church, Montville

Surviving are two daughters Heather Smith and her husband Donald of Montville and Erin-Elise Ruhl of Tucson, Arizona; one son Forster Ruhl, Jr. and his wife Livie of Como Mississippi; one sister Holly Martens of Anaheim, California; eight grandchildren Laurie Maclean, Calvin Forster, Katharine Elinor Smith, Stephen Elliot, Jonathan Davis, Margaret Ellen, Forster G. III “Buck”, and Livie Elise Ruhl.

Forster and Heather had a loving and understanding marriage together for thirty-five years before Forster’s passing in 1990.

Bonnie’s hobbies included Oil Painting and singing. She started her love of singing in her high school days and sang with the “All City Choral Group at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She continued her singing with the Trinity Church Choral Group as well as at home where she had her own organ and would lead her family and friends in sessions of harmonizing. She was a loyal supporter of Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Metropolitan Opera.

She loved to relate stories to her family about her youth. She told of swimming clear across the Long Island Sound dodging ferry boats and other watercraft.

Her family will always hold special memories of extended four to eight week long vacations to New Smyrna Beach, Florida where the family would spend time on the beach and enjoy picnicking and swimming. She also loved the Christmas season and would go out of her way to make things very special in her home and for her family and friends.

Mrs. Ruhl was a wonderful cook and especially memorable to her family was her turkey gravy. She also extended her cooking talent to help others and would prepare hot meals for seminary students at church. She expressed her generous and kindly Christian endeavors by food shopping for people and families in need.

Those considering an expression of sympathy in Heather’s memory are asked to consider the Trinity Christian School c/o Trinity Baptist Church, Montville 07045.

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Doris Stickle (nee Pape) age 98 of Whiting died Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at the Southern Ocean County Hospital, Stafford.

She was born in Hoboken and lived in Newark and Wayne before moving to Whiting thirty-three years ago.

Mrs. Stickle graduated from the Fawcett Art School, Newark with the class of 1926.

Doris was a member of the Women’s Club of Crestwood # 3 in Whiting and formerly a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Fire Company #1 in Wayne.

Mrs. Stickle was a bookkeeper for Mountain View Electric for many years and had previously worked for Tiffany & Company, Forest Hills section of Newark and the Measurements Corporation in Boonton.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Wayne where she served as a Sunday School teacher for many years.

Surviving are two daughters Virginia Marinella of Barnegat and Susan Seltenheim of Wayne; one step-son Edmund Stickle of Asheville, NC; thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by her second husband Dudley J. Stickle(1976) and her first husband Leslie Wilde; one son Richard Wilde(1999); one brother Richard Pape(1986) and one sister Virginia Grieves(1980).

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Grieves Memorial Garden, 99 Parish Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

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Margaret Normyle age 79 of Wayne passed away Monday, October 23, 2006 at the Hospice of New Jersey, Wayne.

She was born in New York City and lived in the Bronx and Queens Village, NY before moving to Wayne forty years ago.

Mrs. Normyle was a buyer in the printing industry before she became a full time mother having raised four children who were the love of her life. Marge was a deeply spiritual person and a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne.

Marge was a person full of love and compassion. She was extremely devoted to her family and friends, all of whom will miss her very much.

Surviving are two daughters Debra Mazza of Kinnelon and Denise Savino and her husband Thomas of Valrico, FL; two sons Robert J. Normyle III of Colleyville, TX and Richard Normyle and his wife Marilyn of Bricktown; one sister Anna Collins of Minn.; one brother Eddie Porzio of Elmont, NY and six grandchildren Richard and Lauren Normyle, Jonathon Mazza, Thomas and Jaclyn Savino.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert J. Normyle(1996) one brother Joseph Porzio and one Grandchild Adam Mazza(2006).

In lieu of flowers donations to American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 would be appreciated.

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Evelyn T. Kuiken (nee Timek) age 81 of Fair Lawn died Friday, October 20, 2006 at home.

She was born in Shelter Island, New York and had lived there before moving to Fair Lawn forty years ago.

Mrs. Kuiken was a Telephone Operator for New Jersey Bell Telephone Company in Paterson and in Fair Lawn before her retirement in 1960.

Evelyn received her formal education at Shelter Island High School in Shelter Island, New York graduating with the Class of 1943.

Surviving are her husband of forty-nine years Evan Kuiken; many nieces and nephews including Douglas Kuiken and his wife Miriam of Wyckoff, Edward Kuiken Jr. of Fair Lawn, Robert Kuiken and his wife Wanda of Ringwood, Kenneth Kuiken and his wife Kathy of Wayne, Gail Puderbaugh of Philadelphia, Pa., Joanne Puderbaugh of Manlius, NY, Greg Hieb and his wife Sherry of Jacksonville, Florida, Alan Hieb and his wife Chris of Jacksonville, Florida, Jamie Puderbaugh of Manlius, NY; Emma Puderbaugh a sister in law of Manlius, NY.

Olga Joan Koblick (nee Leskow) age 83 of Leland, NC, formerly of Yonkers died Thursday, October 12, 2006 at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC.

She was born in New York City having lived in the Bronx, and then in Yonkers, NY for over fifty years before moving to Danbury, CT and finally Leland, NC.

Before being married she worked as a secretary at the Todd Shipyard in New York City.

Olga, affectionately called Mimi by her husband Murray, and known as Mom and Grandma by her family, was a kind person who took pleasure in taking care of people, enjoyed crossword puzzles and horoscopes. She can be described as: generous, loving, thoughtful; a genuinely happy person who loved life, always put others before herself, laughed a lot, was always full of good advice, found humor in life, always saw the positive-her cup was always 3/4 full, she had a kind word about everyone, was always there when you needed her, was a good listener, had a contagious laugh, was highly organized, always said “things happen for a reason” and was on top of her game right to then end.

Beloved wife of fifty-five years to the late Murray Koblick (September 2002); loving mother of Caroline Caldropoli and her husband Joseph of Leland, NC, Barry Koblick and his wife Annabel of West Milford and Nicholas Koblick and his wife Lynn of Grayson, GA; cherished grandmother of Brian Koblick of Grayson, GA, Kristen Koblick Ortega and her husband David of Pompton Lakes, Jessica Koblick of Berwick, PA, Kasey Koblick of West Milford, Danielle, Stephanie and Ericka Caldropoli of Leland, NC; devoted great-grandmother of Alexandra Grace Ortega of Pompton Lakes.

She was predeceased by her mother Magdalene Hirka(March 1999), her mother-in-law Pauline Koblick(January 1991); her stepfather Louis Hirka(1970’s) and her father-in-law Nicholas Koblick(March 1961). She also loved her dogs Tiffany and Jackie who also predeceased her.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Olga’s memory, are asked to consider the American Heart Association, 2550 US Highway 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301.

The following eulogy was read by Olga's son Barry.

Eulogy for Mom: 10/12/06

She was Olga, she was Mimi, she was my Mom, she was your Mom, she was Grandma, she was Great Grandma, she was your friend, and she was your neighbor. She was a wonderful, beautiful woman, inside and out, who touched all of us with her love, laughter, and compassion.

If you met her you instantly loved her … there was no other way. Her goodness radiates through all of us and anyone who has met her has become a better person for it. Her goodness was compassionate and magnetic, her laughter was contagious. She loved life, she loved us all, and I know that God has opened the pearly gates wide and rolled out a red carpet because he knows that he is getting one of the good ones, one of the best ones.

Her cup was never half full, it was always three-quarters full. She could spot a ray of sunshine in a thunderstorm. There wasn’t a problem or issue that she couldn’t deal with and every one of them, regardless how difficult or challenging it may have been, always had a positive side, some small positive twist that she found and made the most of, and sometimes it was only her that saw the positive side. She touched each and every one of us in a very special way … in a way that each one of us will always remember. She touched every one of us deep in our hearts. She was truly one of a kind.

Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Friend, and Neighbor … whatever yo

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Margaret Ellen “Peggy” Drumm (nee Mason) age 55 of Bloomingdale died Monday, October 09, 2006 at the Saint Claire’s Hospital, Denville.

She was born in Paterson and lived in Pompton Lakes before moving to Bloomingdale three years ago.

Mrs. Drumm graduated from Pompton Lakes High School, Pompton Lakes with the class of 1969.

She enjoyed crocheting, crafts, cooking and especially loved her family.

Surviving are her husband of nine years Josh Drumm; one son Keith Damstra and his wife Tara of Hawthorne; her mother Margaret Mason of Concord, NC; four brothers William Mason of Haledon, John Mason of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Daniel Mason and his wife Jana of Butler and Robert Mason of Fort Lauderdale, FL; two sisters Kathleen Simonson and her husband Craig of Cape Coral, FL and Patricia Conforth and her husband John of Concord, NC; two grandchildren Kevin and Jaime Damstra and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Vincent Mason (1987).

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Cancer Care, 275 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001 would be appreciated.

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Corrine Albanese (nee Bevacqua) age 75 of Wayne died Monday, October 9, 2006 at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in Wayne.

She was born and raised in Mount Vernon, New York and had lived in Clifton before moving to Wayne fifty years ago.

Her hobbies included cooking, reading and golf. Corrine loved spending her winters in Boca Raton, FL. Perhaps the highlight of her life was the arrival of grandchildren whom she adored. She especially loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.

With Corrine’s passing the New York Giants have now lost the number one fan and several Atlantic City casinos will have to close their doors without her frequenting their slots.

Beloved wife of fifty-four years to Joseph Albanese; loving mother of Marilyn Webb, Joseph Albanese Jr and his wife Linda, Peter Albanese and his wife Lisa all of Wayne; sister of the late Roger Bevacqua; step-sister of Raymond and Robert DelVecchio, Rita DelPizzo, Norma Iannucci; cherished grandmother of Kari and Gary Webb Jr, Joseph III, Michele, Peter, Kyle and Leighann Albanese.

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Maryann P. Kovatch (nee Zampacorta) age 64 of Wayne died on Sunday October 8, 2006 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock.

Maryann was born in Hackensack, was raised in East Rutherford and lived in Clifton and Butler before moving to Wayne 20 years ago.

She cherished 47 years of her loving marriage to her husband John “Jack” and was a devoted mother to her four children, much loved daughter of Evelyn Birdsall and the late Joseph Zampacorta, and a loving grandmother to her five grandchildren.

Her family remembers her as having great wit and being well liked by everyone.

Surviving are her husband John “Jack” Kovatch of 47 years, two daughters Margie Kovatch of Wantage and Jacqueline Tinney of Montville; two sons Michael of Hewitt, and John E of Wayne; two brothers Robert Birdsall of Lafayette and Jack Birdsall of Franklin; and Five Grandchildren Bobby, Kristie, Jason, Rickey, and Nicholas.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Maryann’s name to the American Cancer Society 20 Mercer Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 would be appreciated.

Sylvia Sidebottom (nee Maslow) age 84 of Pompton Lakes died Saturday, October 07, 2006 at home. She passed away quietly and peacefully while receiving the loving care of her family.

She was born in New York City and had lived in Paterson before moving to Pompton Lakes fifty-four years ago.

Mrs. Sidebottom was a Bakery Clerk at the Shop Rite Supermarket in Oakland for fourteen years.

Her family will always have fond memories of a very dedicated and loving Mother. “Mom was always there for us in every way. She was a twenty four/ seven Mother who always made her home a loving place to gather for her family. Mom was the best cook in the whole world who made all our holidays special”.

Surviving are three daughters Arlene Manganello and her husband Ronald of Wanaque, Claire Gemeinhardt of North Haledon and Eileen DeRosa of Montville; six Grandchildren Scott Gemeinhardt and his wife Kim, Mark Gemeinhardt and his wife Mary, Ronald, Rachel and Jamie Manganello and George Sidebottom; two Great Grandchildren Ashia and Jonathon Gemeinhardt.

Her husband of fifty-four years George L. Sidebottom predeceased her in 1994 and her son George Sidebottom died in 1998.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Sylvia’s memory, are asked to consider The Wanaque Volunteer First Aid Squad, PO Box 5, Wanaque, NJ 07465.

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John W. Maybe age 89 of Wayne died Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in Wayne. He had several strokes and on September 13th, 2006 he suffered a major stroke and from that point on his health just faded. Finally on Saturday he passed away quietly and peacefully into eternal life.

He was born in Watervliet, New York and had lived in Newark and Forked River before moving to Wayne seven years ago.

John received his formal education at Newark Central High School in Newark.

He was a Mail Carrier for the United States Post Office in Caldwell where he worked for twenty-five years before his retirement in 1978. Previously he was a self employed Paint and Wallpaper contractor.

He was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and while living in Forked River he was a parishioner of Saint Pius X RC Church where he was also a member of the Knight of Columbus council.

John was a member of the Forked River Elks Lodge.

John served in the Navy during World War II in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Theater of The War.

He leaves his family with many fond memories of a dedicated and loving family man. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was always there for his family. The arrival of grandchildren was a highlight in his life’s journey and he adored them. Dad often arranged vacations for the whole family and one memorable vacation of several weeks was a car trip to California via a Southerly route and returning home by way of a Northern route.

John was a man of many talents who could fix cars, do plumbing, electrical work and build. He was always enthusiastically offering his services to his sons to help them with their personal projects.

John and Cecilia Maybe had forty-four years of “loving and devoted” marriage before Cecilia’s passing in 1990.

Surviving are two sons John W. Maybe and his wife Christine of Milltown and Richard E. Maybe and his wife Margaret of Whippany; one sister Mary Maybe of Wayne; two grandchildren Melissa and Stephen Maybe.

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Richard T. Hagen age 78 of Wayne died Thursday, October 5, 2006 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains.

He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY having lived in Montclair and Cedar Grove before moving to Wayne forty-four years ago.

Mr. Hagen attended Georgia Tech, Atlanta and the Newark College of Engineering, Newark.

He was a Navy Veteran of WWII where he served as a pilot.

Mr. Hagen was a sales manager for Trend Motors, Rockaway where he worked for twenty-one years before retiring in 1991. He was a man who had a nice way with people and loved his work; one year was awarded Master Sales Manager of North America for Volkswagen of America.

He will be remembered by his family as a man who loved his family, boating, fishing, oil panting and his work.

Beloved husband of fifty-five years to Aileen (nee McDermott) Hagen; loving father of Lynn Stikna of Lincoln Park, Richard T. Hagen and his wife Barbara of Clifton and Glenn C. Hagen and his wife Maureen C. of Denville; brother of Joan Tassely and her husband Raymond of Diamond Point, NY; cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren the late Christine Stikna(1975), Eric and Rebecca Stikna, Amy Fitzpatrick and her husband Damian, Paul, Beth, Kerri and Dane Hagen and two great-grandchildren Jessica and Jeremy Fitzpatrick.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163 would be appreciated

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Robert W. Drake “Bob” age 52 of Wayne died Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at home. He passed away after a six years of courageous battle with a brain tumor. At his passing he was receiving the loving care of his family at his bedside.

He was born in Passaic and had lived in Wayne most of his life.

Bob received his formal education at Wayne Hills High School graduating with the Class of 1972. He later went on to Hope College in Michigan graduating with the Class of 1976. He later pursued a career in culinary arts and enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York graduating with the Class of 1989.

He was employed as a Chef at the Canlis Restaurant in Seattle, Washington. Previously he was a Chef for Hilton Hotels in New Jersey and Four Seasons Hotels in New York City and Seattle, Washington.

He was a very devoted family man and was a loving and caring Dad to his son Paul. He loved sharing with his son and especially enjoyed attending Paul’s football and basketball games.

Suni and Bob had an “excellent and loving” marriage together for seventeen years.

Throughout his failing health he exhibited much bearing and strength and never complained about his plight.

Surviving are his loving wife Suni Drake; one son Paul R. Drake of Wayne; his mother Anne (nee Babyak) Drake of Wayne; two sisters Patricia A. Drake and Donna Wichot and her husband Zak and his God Daughter Kelly all of Wayne; his sister in law Ruth P. Senbrano and her husband Raffy of Hasbrouck Heights; his mother in law Pilar Penales and nieces and nephews Joshua, Kim and Cate.

He is also survived by his faithful companion Kiko, his pug.

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Florence E. Lyons (nee Esposito) age 98 of Port Saint Lucie, Florida died Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at the Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stuart, Florida. She died quietly and peacefully receiving the dedicated care of the staff at Parkway Health Care Center.

Her daughter Frances, niece Rita Bozeat and her good friend Jane Howard spent much time at the nursing home taking care of Florence’s needs and giving her much support and love. The family will always be grateful for all that their sister did for mom as well as the wonderful support and love shown by Jane Howard and Rita Bozart in their mother’s care.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York and had lived in Totowa Boro and West Paterson before moving to Port Saint Lucie twelve years ago.

She was employed by the New York Telephone Company as a telephone operator.

Florence was formerly a parishioner of Saint James RC Church in Totowa.

Her family will always remember her as a wonderful loving Mother.

A great tragedy struck the family in 1955 when unexpectedly Florence’s husband of twenty years, Frank died in his sleep. Florence pulled the family together in love and dedication and raised her daughters by herself.

Frank owned Lyons Piano Company in Paterson which served to provide coin operated JukeBoxes for music in local eateries and hotels. At his passing Charles Cornell, a brother in law helped the family maintain the family enterprise which was a great help to Florence who was left alone to raise her three daughters. Her children recall with joy that one of their first jobs was counting the coins from the juke boxes.

Florence had a wonderful gift of personality that made others admire her. Within the family she was called “Grandma Flossie” and her family adored her. She held the love of family above all. In her younger years along with taking care of three daughters alone she also cared for, in her home, her mother and father in law. In her later years she was advised by her doctor to find work to channel her energies and she went to work for a retailer on Route 46 in Totowa known as Great Eastern Mills where she worked for many years before her retirement.

Still later in life she went to live with her daughter Frances Lyons in Port Saint Lucie, Florida and mother and daughter spent those years helping and supporting each other with life’s adventures.

She was a member of the Port Saint Lucie Seniors.

Surviving her are three daughters Charlotte Marino and her husband Vincent of Franklin Lakes, Rose Salameno and her husband Daniel of Pompton Lakes and Frances Lyons of Port Saint Lucie, Florida; nine grandchildren Linda Dooney, Karen Klayman, Steven Marino, Daniel Jr., Frank and Paul Salameno, Kelly Cook, Scott, Sean and Terri Donnelly; seventeen Great Grandchildren Marina and Caroline Dooney, Sage Donnelly, Jarrod, Tyler and Nicole Klayman, Kathryn, Sarah, Patrick and Nicholas Marino,Wyatt and Dustin Cook, Barrett, Ty, Jason and Amanda Salameno.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Florence’s memory, are asked to consider the Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center, 800 S.E. Central Parkway, Stuart, Florida 34994.

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Earl T. Plavier age 60 of Wayne died suddenly at home on Wednesday, October 4, 2006.

He was born and raised in Paterson having moved to Wayne twenty-three years ago.

Earl was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and served in an artillery division.

Mr. Plavier was the Tour 1-3rd Battalion Chief for the City of Paterson where he has been a firefighter for the past thirty-seven years. Earl Plavier was appointed to the Paterson Fire Department on August 1, 1968. On October 1, 1977 he was promoted the rank of Captain. Continuing his ascent through the ranks he was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief on September 21, 1991. His final assignment was as Battalion 3 on Tour 1. Battalion Chief Plavier was the longest serving active duty member of the Paterson Fire Department with 36 years of dedicated service. He will be sorely missed by his brother and sister firefighters.

Prior to being appointed to the Paterson Fire Department he served in the Civil Defense Volunteer Firefighter in the City of Paterson. He was a member of the Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association, Local 2 of Paterson. Earl loved his work as a Paterson Fireman and was a veritable historian of the department. He even saved the Fire Log Books from the 1800’s when they were slated to be discarded.

Earl will be remembered by his family as a man who loved his grandchildren, good food, World War II history and his work.

Beloved fiancé of Elizabeth Cooke of Bloomingdale; devoted father of John P. Plavier and his wife Dina of Oakland, Earl R. Plavier of Totowa and Carrie Plavier-Chuichuiolo of Wayne; loved brother of Robert W. Plavier of Wayne and cherished grandfather of Gianna Pilar Plavier and Alissandra Jonne Chiuchiolo. He also loved and was devoted to his step-daughters Marie Cooke of Oklahoma, Alexa Romeo of Elmwood Park and Melissa Cooke of West Milford; and his step-grandchildren Arianna and Anthony Romeo.

He was predeceased by his brother Peter R. Plavier in 2005.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the New Jersey Firemen's Home, 565 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005 would be appreciated.

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Dean E. Ward, Sr. age 83 of Wayne died on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains.

He was born in Illinois and raised in Remington, Indiana having moved to Wayne forty-nine years ago.

Mr. Ward was CEO of the Haward Corporation in North Arlington. The business was initially started by his father Harold Ward but six months into the business’ start he became ill with cancer; Dean left college at Indiana State University and founded the company sixty years ago, having never retired. He loved his work and even co-authored a book on metal finishing, a book he wrote when stricken with the flu and confined indoors for two weeks.

Dean attended the University of Indiana and was a member of the National Association of Metal Finishers, American Electroplaters and Surface Finishing, the Powder Coating Institute and the Masters Association of Metal finishing.

He was a member of the Packanack Community Church, Wayne where he served as a deacon and was a member of the choir for thirty-six years.

Dean was an accomplished amateur photographer who loved to travel and had a great sense of humor. He will be remembered as a person who found something good in everyone and believed everyone deserves a chance, sometimes even a second chance, in life.

Beloved husband of forty-nine and a half years to Arlene C. Ward; loving father of Jane Miles and her husband Thomas of Wayne, Dean E. Ward, Jr. of Wayne; cherished grandfather of Dean E. Ward III of Pompton Lakes and Ciana Miles of Wayne; brother of Amy Lou Thompson of Chicago, Ill.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Ward’s memory, are asked to consider, for the founding of a memorial garden at his church, the “Dean E. Ward Memorial Fund” c/o Packanack Community Church, 120 Lake Drive East, Wayne, NJ 07470.

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Mary Cach (nee Katchmar) “Granny” age 92 of Wayne died Sunday, October 01, 2006 at home while receiving the loving care of her family.

She was born in Taylor, PA and lived in Jersey City before moving to Wayne 33 years ago.

Granny will be remembered as a warm, loving, caring, unselfish and giving person who had a keen sense of humor. She was always there for you. Mary enjoyed knitting, crocheting, walking, baking and reading. She thoroughly enjoyed being among the family.

Beloved wife of forty-five years to the late Stanley V. Cach(1979); loving mother of Surviving Dolores Cach of Wayne, Carol Balinski and her husband George of Wayne, Joan Gillman of Wayne and Stanley V. Cach, Jr. and his wife Marilyn B. of Hamilton Square; cherished grandmother of Ronald Balinski and his wife Dana of Wayne, Debra Graham and her husband William of Lincoln Park, Dr. Beth Balinski of Somerset, Jill Hume of Wayne, David Balinski and his wife Karen of Wayne and Paul Balinski of Wayne; much loved great-grandmother of Laura, Anna and Michael Balinski all of Wayne and Matthew, Terese, and Mark Graham all of Lincoln Park.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Passaic Valley Hospice, 783 North Riverview Drive, Totowa 07512 or Holy Cross RC Church,17 Van Duyne Ave., Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

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Jacalyn “Lynn” Faber (nee Borduin) age 54 of Haledon died Sunday, October 1, 2006 at home while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Paterson and lived in Hawthorne before moving to Haledon twenty-five years ago.

Mrs. Faber graduated from Eastern Christian School, Haledon with the class of 1969.

Lynn was a salesperson for Faber Brothers Broadloom Company, Haledon for the past thirty-one years.

She was a member of the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church, Wyckoff.

Lynn was a member and past-president of the Manchester Junior Women’s Club, North Haledon.

Lynn will always be remembered as a person who loved to give parties, enjoyed Bunko, travel and reading. Her generosity, sense of humor and loving spirit will be missed. After organizing more than sixteen family trips to Disney World her children finally said they wouldn’t go anymore…so Lynn left the kids at home and took her mother and friends instead. She loved the sun and going to the beach with her mother and sister. She also enjoyed her trips to Florida with her husband Jake and dear friends Marilyn and Joe, Linda and Roger.

Beloved wife of thirty-six years to Jake G. Faber; devoted mother of Darlene Gillespie and her husband Thomas of Oakland and Jacalyn D. Faber of Haledon; cherished daughter of Helen Borduin of Wayne and the late William “Bill” Borduin(1977); loving sister of Patricia Steiginga and her husband Jack of Hawthorne, Barry Borduin and his wife Judi of Kennesaw, GA and James “Jim” Borduin and his wife Connie of Duluth, GA; much loved daughter-in-law of Jacob Faber, Jr. and his wife Dorothy of Haledon; loved sister-in-law to Jon Vermeulen and his wife Grace of Haledon; loving grandmother of Kyle, Joshua and Zachary Gillespie and adored aunt to many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Lynn’s memory, are asked to consider the St Joseph's Hospice Program of Wayne, 224 Hamburg Tpk, 6th Floor, Wayne NJ 07470 or Eastern Christian School Assoc., 50 Oakwood Ave., Haledon, NJ 07508.

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Thomas H. Spencer age 58 of Prospect Park died Saturday, September 30, 2006 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains. At his passing he was receiving the loving care of his wife Cathy, along with other family members.

He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and had lived in Springfield, Pa, Wayne, PA and Wyckoff, NJ before moving to Prospect Park thirty years ago.

He received his formal education at Upper Merion High School in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania graduating with the Class of 1966. He then went on to study for two years at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois where he majored in Psychology.

Tom was a self employed Printing Broker for fifteen years. The name of his company was Universal Business Products of Prospect Park. He was previously employed by Avery Label Company in Manhattan, New York City.

His hobbies included gardening and deep sea fishing. He kept a very prolific vegetable garden in his yard, perhaps Jersey’s best home grown crop of veggies. He also loved to get up early in the morning and go deep sea fishing at the Jersey Shore.

He was also Mr. Neat and Orderly with his personal space always well organized, his garage floor painted to perfection with his tools neatly hung on the wall in precise order and his lawn and garden kept to high standards of appearance.

Tom had a gift of having a very generous and kind personality that caused him to have many friends. He would go out of his way to aid and help people with warm compassion including visiting them in the hospital even to the point of not actually going into the patient's room but rather just being there for that person in the waiting room. He just plain cared about others even to a fault.

His sister Patricia has many fond memories of a brother who was always there for her in a very loving and caring way. His brother in law Chud Walker recalls how he felt more like a brother to Tom than an in-law.

Cathy and Thomas had a ‘”best friend loving marriage” for thirty years.

Surviving are his loving wife Cathy (nee Walker) Spencer; his Mother Claire Spencer of Wayne, Pennsylvania; one sister Patricia Kolea and her husband John of Wayne, Pennsylvania; one brother William Spencer and his wife Linda of Deerfield, Massachusetts; his brother in law Chud Walker and his wife Brenda of West Milford; two sister in laws Tracy Walker of Boonton and Alison Walker of Sparta; a dear friend Carol Halliday of Boonton; many nieces and nephews and his bosom buddy old gang of friends from High School days “The Ridge Boys” of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Thomas’s memory, are asked to consider the charity of your choice.

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Irene Koshlap age 88, of Ann Arbor, MI formerly of Packanack Lake, Wayne, NJ. She died on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at Superior Woods Healthcare Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan where she had been living to be near her daughter Barbara Pomey.

She was born in Garfield, NJ and had lived in the Packanack Lake section of Wayne before moving to Ann Arbor, Michigan nine years ago.

Irene received her formal education at Garfield High School graduating with the Class of 1935. She went on to study at the University of Michigan where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education with the Class of 1939. She later went to Montclair State College and received a Masters in Physical Education with the Class of 1964. She taught High School physical education and later was a Guidance Counselor. Throughout her career she strove to promote equality in women’s sports. She served as a National Collegiate Basketball Official for many years.

She was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church in Wayne.

Her family will always hold dear the memory of a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and a friend to many. She will be missed by all that had the privilege of knowing her.

Julius and Irene had fifty-nine years of loving and devoted marriage together until his passing in 2001.

Surviving are one daughter Barbara Pomey and her husband George of Ann Arbor, Michigan; three sons Donald Koshlap and his wife Betsy of Naples, Florida, James Koshlap and his wife Rhoda of Knoxville, Tennessee, Richard Koshlap of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; eight grandchildren Kristy Patmore and her husband Doug of Freehold, NJ, Jill Robert and her husband Dale of Jackson, Michigan, Joseph Pomey and his wife Lydia of Illinois, Christopher Pomey of Whitmore Lake, Michigan, Kelly Koshlap and his wife Aimee of Indiana, Brandon Koshlap, Darren Koshlap, and Cara Fort and her husband Jeremy of Atlanta, Georgia; nine great grandchildren Stacy, Emily and Rebecca Robert, Nicholas and Alexandra Pomey, Reilly, Taylor and Lauren Koshlap, Kylie Patmore.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Irene’s memory, are asked to consider The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2622, Paterson, NJ 07501 or the charity of your choice.

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Fannie DeCaro (nee Guccione) age 90 of Towaco died Thursday, September 28, 2006 at home.

She was born and raised in Manhattan, NY and lived in Astoria, Queens, NY and Bergenfield before moving to Towaco eight years ago.

Beloved husband of the late Richard DeCaro(1988); loving mother of Marie Pante and her husband Anthony of Towaco, Madeline Simone and her husband Dominick of E. Norwich, NY and Janet DeLisi and her husband Ronald of Bergenfield; cherished grandmother of five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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Angela Collucci (nee Costa) age 54 of Wayne passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006 at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Wayne due to complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease) diagnosed on September 30, 2002. At her passing she was receiving the loving care of her daughter’s Venessa and Laura.

She was born in Corleone, Sicily, Italy having come to this country at the age of eleven settling in Brooklyn, NY later living in Passaic and Clifton before moving to Wayne thirteen years ago.

Before her diagnosis, Angela was a Customer Sales Representative for the PNC Bank, Wayne for thirty years.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne.

Angela will always be remembered as a dedicated mother who was always there for her children. She was a very considerate person who always went “above and beyond” at work. She had a wonderful personality that reached out to others in the form of love and caring.

Surviving are two daughters Venessa Maria and Laura Angela Collucci both of Wayne; two brothers Vincent Costa of Elmwood Park and Joseph Costa of Fair Lawn; and her Mother Giovanna Costa of Clifton.

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Salvatore LaMonica age 79 of Wayne died Monday, September 25, 2006 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains.

He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY having moved to Wayne thirty-one years ago.

Before retiring he was a presser in the New York garment district for over twenty years.

Salvatore was a parishioner of Holy Cross RC Church, Wayne and was formerly a member of the Knights of Columbus in Florida.

He was an avid NY Giants fan, NY Mets fan and enjoyed playing cards. Sal was a family man who enjoyed his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered as a person whom everyone loved.

Beloved husband of forty years to the late Vivian (nee Curley) LaMonica(1995); loving father of the late JoAnne Stack(2005), Julia Slater and her husband Charles of Milford, PA and Salvatore Raymond LaMonica and his wife Irene of Tobyhanna, PA; loved brother of Mary Basso of Staten Island and the late Virginia Giordano, the late Nellie DeCastanza and the late Phillip LaMonica; cherished grandfather of Michael McKeon, Salvatore LaPlaca, Raymond and Juliet Slater and Salvatore and Mario LaMonica.

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Irene Buonpastore (nee Quigley) age 74 of Wayne died Monday, September 25, 2006 at the Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson. At her passing she was receiving the loving care of her family at her bedside.

She was born in Trenton and had lived in Butler before moving to Wayne ten years ago.

Irene was an Administrative Assistant at Toshiba Corporation in Wayne for twelve years before her retirement in 2000. She previously had her own business Irene’s Ceramics in Butler and later was a Manager for Coast Cities Bus Company in Lincoln Park.

She was a member of the Wayne PAL Bingo Club, the Mall Walkers of Wayne, the Columbiettes of the Knights of Columbus Council of Butler. She also was a member of the Our Lady of the Valley adult Choir and the Saint Anthony’s School Association in Butler.

She will always be remembered by her family and friends as a very loving and caring person. Mom was always there for her children in a very loving manner. She was truly dedicated with all of her love to her family especially to her grandchildren. Her pet name given to her by her grandchildren was “Nan”. She adored them beyond measure.

Irene enjoyed the hobbies of sewing, ceramics, painting and quilting. As a skilled seamstress she made wedding dresses for her family as well as Halloween Costumes for the children.

Surviving are two daughters Marguerite Kent and her husband Richard, Ann Marie Conti and her husband Jim; three sons Andrew Buonpastore and his wife Kathleen, Joseph Buonpastore and his wife Susan and Anthony Buonpastore and his wife Christine; one sister Virginia Crane; . Cherished grandmother of Kathryn and Christopher Kent, Brianna, Karli and Olivia Conti, Mike McKeon, Alison, Gregory, Eric, Alexa, Andrew and Lee Anna Buonpastore, Eugene, Cynthia, and Stephen Clegg; great grandmother to Nazare’ Olivera and Eugene Clegg.

She was predeceased by her sister Jean Jenkins and her brother Rolland “Bud” Quigley.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Irene’s memory, are asked to consider The American Lung Association, 333B Route 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004.

Robert Hopping Wood “Bert” age 63 of Montville died Sunday, September 24, 2006 at home. His passing was sudden and unexpected.

He was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and had lived there, the Packanack Lake section of Wayne and Lincoln Park before moving to Montville thirty-four years ago. He also maintained a winter home in Jensen Beach, Florida.

Bob received his formal education at Wayne High School and also Carteret Preparatory School in Carteret graduating with the Class of 1961. He then went to the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Printing Technology with the Class of 1965.

He started his career in partnership with his father in Wood Press in Paterson and at his father’s retirement he became President of Wood Press. He later was an executive with Plymouth Printing in Cranford finally retiring from work in 2004.

He was a member of Printer of New Jersey, the Mountain View Masonic Lodge 154, the North Jersey Country Club and formerly the Montclair Country Club.

Robert’s hobbies included hunting, fishing and golf.

We would be remiss if we did not mention his love of dogs and nature. His dogs over the years included Candy, Cassie, Casey and Molly.

He enjoyed life and loved spending time with friends. He especially loved his wife and children and was always there for them on all of their life’s adventures.

Robert and Jean were married for twenty years in a “loving and best friend” relationship.

Surviving are his loving wife Jean (nee Fox) Wood; one daughter Danielle DeSanto and her husband Robert of Williston, Vermont; one son Jeffrey Wood of Montville; two sisters Marilyn Queen of Savannah, Georgia and Janice Wood of San Francisco, California.

He was predeceased by his first wife Joyce Wood in 1984, his sister Marsha Wood in 1995, his father Robert E. Wood in 1993 and his mother Ruth E. Wood in 2004.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Robert’s memory, are asked to consider Visiting Nurse Association Hospice of North Jersey, 38 Elm Street, Morristown, NJ 07960.

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Jean Pulice (nee Caiola) on Saturday, September 23, 2006 of Lynchburg, Virginia at the Lynchburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. At her passing she was receiving the love and care of her wonderful friend Dee who provided her with caring and comfort at her bedside.

She was born in New York City and had lived in Bronx, NY, Milford, Pennsylvania and Wayne before moving to Lynchburg, Virginia.

Jean was a devoted wife and cherished forty years of a loving marriage to her late husband Frank who passed away in 1984.

Mrs. Pulice was a Buyer for Thrift House Textiles in New York City for forty years before her retirement in 1982.

Jean was a devoted Catholic who held her faith in God above all things. She would often be found at Our Lady of The Valley RC Church attending Mass on a daily basis. Jean did not have children but she was very family oriented and shared love and caring for her nieces and nephews as if they were her children.

Within her personality she had a gift of warmth and caring and was not above using her wonderful cooking and baking skills to win your heart. Her family remembers with genuine admiration and appreciation how aunt Jean made holidays special with her special recipes.

Surviving are many nieces and nephews who were thought of and treated by aunt Jean as her children.

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Wayne A. Gilchrist age 59 of Wayne died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, September 22, 2006 at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in Wayne. At his passing he was receiving the loving care of his family gathered at his bedside.

He was born in Minneola, Long Island, NY and had lived in New Hyde Park, New York and Wanaque, NJ before moving to Wayne twenty-seven years ago.

Wayne received his formal education at Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, NY graduating with the Class of 1965. He then went to Pratt Institute in New York and studied Architecture.

Mr. Gilchrist was a self employed Remodeling Contractor trading as Gilchrist Remodeling and Carpentry in Wayne. He previously was a police officer in New York City and in Wanaque and just before going into his own business was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for TeleDynamics Company in Newfoundland.

He served in the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander Attack Pilot during the Vietnam War in the VP 66 Air Squadron flying a P2V-7 Neptune and had the radio call name of “Cobra”.

Wayne was a member of the National Association of Remodelers, the Riverdale Police Pistol Club and as a model airplane enthusiast he belonged to the Garden State Circle Burners Club.

Wayne and Diane Gilchrist were married for thirty-one years in a “Best Friend Loving Marriage” together.

His children are left with fond memories of a father that was always there for them through life’s challenges and especially their sports events. He was gifted with a wonderful smile and a great sense of humor that he shared with warmth.

A message and heartfelt thoughts from a loving wife and children:

From Kristen: I admired him more than he will ever know. The love I have for him cannot be put into words. I loved helping him with our home improvements and learned so much from him. He's taught me what it is to be a person of strength. He was and always will be my hero. I've lost my father- but I know I'll always have an angel on my side.

From Kimberly: My dad was an amazing person. The memories that I have of him are so special, especially the most recent ones of him with my children. Within minutes of their births, he was there holding them in his arms and he never let go. Both children adored their "Boompa" and loved to spend time with him. All of our lives are better for having had him with us. He will always be with us in our hearts.

From Kevin: I could never put the way I feel about you into words. You always had a better way with words than I do. Guess that's why you were a "suit." You were my role model thoughout life. You were always there no matter what the inconvenience was. You were there to guide me, to show me everything that I needed to know. You never took no for an answer when it came to helping me with anything. I never had to ask... You were just there. I don't know what I am going to do without you. You once said that I was filling your shoes, but I know that I never could. There is nobody better than you Dad. I miss you. You were my father, but more my friend. I love you Dad.

From his wife: You were my partner for more than half my life. We had so many special times together from the birth of our children to the birth of our grandchildren. You've taken a piece of my heart with you that can never be replaced.

Surviving are his loving wife Diane (nee Horant) Gilchrist; loving father of Kimberly Gilchrist-Amerkanian and her husband Darren of Wayne, Kevin Gilchrist and his wife Reina of Springfield and Kristen Gilchrist of Wayne and her fiancé Tony Czapka; grandchildren Ryan and Kaylyn Amerkanian, Nicolas Gilchrist and soon to arrive Kyle Ryan Gilchrist; also survived by his in laws Edward and Veronica Horant.

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Girolama “Mamie” Parisi (nee Mangiaracina) age 90 on Friday, September 22, 2006 of Clifton, VA, formerly of Wayne.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Wayne, NJ for ten years and Boca Raton, FL before moving to Clifton, VA two years ago.

Mamie was a pattern maker and sample maker in the garment industry for over fifty years having worked for Limelight Modes, NYC before retiring in 1981.

Mamie was very family oriented having enjoyed sewing, cooking and reading. She will be remembered for being patient, kind and loving.

Beloved wife of fifty-two years to the late Nicholas Parisi (1988); loving mother of Josephine Acquaviva and her husband Tom of Wayne, Frances Troccoli and her husband Frank of Clifton, VA and Angelo Parisi of Mt. Vernon, NY; much loved sister of Margaret Diecidue of Boca Raton, FL and Jean Roniger of New Hyde Park, NY and the late Marie Mauceri(2003); cherished grandmother of Kara Hadfield of Ridgewood, NJ, Lori Negrin of Clifton, VA, Renee Troccoli of Charlotte, NC and Nicholas Parisi of Mt. Vernon, NY and the late Paul Acquaviva(September 11, 2001); devoted great-grandmother of Jack, Caroline and George Hadfield, Sarah and Paul Acquaviva and Mark E. Negrin.

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Marie LaManna “Cindy” (nee Sanders) on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 of Wayne. She passed away at home quietly and peacefully with her loving family gathered around her bedside.

She was born in Passaic and had lived there and Clifton before moving to Wayne forty years ago.

Marie was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church in Wayne.

Marie loved to sing and was a soloist for the Blue Notes singing group.

Her family has many fond memories of an “ideal mother, grandmother and great grandmother” who loved her family in a very nurturing way. She was blessed with wonderful cooking skills and was good at using her special recipes to favor your heart. Her personality was selfless, always attending to others needs before her own. She was always there for her family through all of life’s many challenges.

Marie also had a wonderful sense of humor that she used even in her autumn days when she was confined to her bed.

David and Marie had a “best friend – loving devoted marriage” together for forty-eight years before his passing in 1991.

Surviving are one son David L. LaManna of Wayne; one daughter Laura Alejandro and her husband Pete of Wayne; three grandchildren Julie Wood and her husband Larry of Montclair, Christopher Day of Wayne and Anthony LaManna of West Milford; three great grandchildren Jasmine, April and Amber Wood.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Marie’s memory, are asked to consider Patient Care Hospice, 9 Quincy Street, Passaic, NJ 07055.

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Herbert E. Roscoe age 80 of Wayne died Monday, September 18, 2006 at the Lakeview Subacute Care Center, Wayne.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Hartford, CT., Bloomfield, Morrisville, PA and Yardley, PA, and Montclair having lived in Pompton Lakes for forty-five years before moving to Wayne three years ago.

Herbert graduated from Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield with the class of 1943.

Mr. Roscoe was a shopkeeper at the Greystone Hospital, Morris Plains for many years before retiring in 1992.

He was formerly a member of the Pompton Lakes Republican Club and enjoyed puzzles and television and movie trivia.

Beloved husband of forty-five years to Jane (nee Van Winkle) Roscoe(1994); devoted father of Mark A. Roscoe and his wife Grace of Land-O-Lakes, FL and Nancy Boyle and her husband Patrick of Pompton Lakes; much loved father-in-law of Cheryl Roscoe of Butler; brother of the late Robert Roscoe and the late Dorothy Gray; loving uncle of Susan Gray of Bloomfield; cherished grandfather of Tracie Boyle, Danielle, Nicole, Tiffany and Brittany Roscoe.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Chilton Hospital Foundation, 97 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 074444 would be appreciated.

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Michele “Mimi” Haobsh age 47 of Wayne died Monday, September 18, 2006, while receiving the loving care of her family, after a six year battle with cancer.

Michele was born in Paterson and lived in Fair Lawn, Wayne and North Haledon before returning to Wayne twelve years ago.

She graduated from Wayne Hills High School, Wayne with the class of 1977. She attended Montclair State University, Montclair for one year.

Michele, being a dedicated mother, was involved with the AP Terhune and the Schuyler Colfax PTO's, Wayne. She could also be found volunteering her time for the Wayne P.A.L. basketball and bingo programs, and at the sidelines of her children's soccer games enthusiastically cheering on her children.

Michele had a loving, devoted and best friend marriage to Marwan Haobsh for eighteen years; she is the loving mother of Zade and Zana Haobsh both of Wayne; devoted daughter of Georgette (nee Farhart) Deraney of Wayne and the late Henry Deraney, Sr.(2002); much loved sister of Hank Deraney, Jr. and his wife Debra of Pompton Lakes and the late Robert Deraney(Sept. 11, 2001) and loved by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the “The Valley Hospital Foundation” 223 N. Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 would be appreciated.

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Jennie J. Radische (nee DeMarco-Walsh) age 93 of Wayne died Monday, September 18, 2006 at Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital. She died quietly and peacefully while receiving the loving care of her family at her bedside.

She was born in Jersey City and had lived in Freehold before moving to Wayne two and one half years ago.

Mrs. Radische was a Seamstress for the International Ladies Garment Workers Union for twenty-five years before her retirement in 1976. She received Life Membership in the Union.

She was a member of the Freehold Independent Fire Company #1 Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the Fifty Plus Club, and Wayne Golden Age Circle.

Jennie had several hobbies including wonderful cooking, knitting, Crocheting and her absolute favorite “shopping till dropping”.

She had a reach out to others personality that caused her to constantly reach out to others to take care of their needs.

Her family recalls with warm memories Mom’s dedication of love as a mother, aunt and sister. The celebration milestone of her ninetieth birthday party and her joy when she went to California for Jaime’s wedding.

Surviving are one daughter Jaime Gould and her husband Wayne of Dana Point, California, one sister Eleanor Velardi and her husband Gregory of Wayne; nieces and nephews including Frank Velardi, Gillian Velardi, Gregory Velardi Jr., Laurie Velardi all of Wayne, Anthony and Dana Trapozzano of Florida; great nieces and nephews Timothy, Paul and Robert Velardi.

She was predeceased by her first husband Anthony Walsh in 1957, her second husband Joseph Radische in 1980, her brothers Paul De Marco in 1982 and Joseph DeMarco in 1993, a sister Jean Trapozzano in 1998 and a nephew Joseph DeMarco in 2000.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Jennie’s memory, are asked to consider the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, PO Box 291, Wayne, NJ 07470.

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Veronica Petkovich (nee Petty) age 86 of Wayne died Friday, September 15, 2006 at the Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital in Wayne.

She was born in Wilpen, Pennsylvania and had lived in Hoboken, Weehawken, Whiting, Rutherford and New Milford before moving to Wayne ten years ago.

Veronica was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church in Wayne.

She was the New York Mets number one baseball fan and would often be seen crocheting a gift for someone.

Her family is left with fond memories of a very dedicated and loving mother. She showered love and caring on her children and grandchildren.

Kuzma and Veronica had forty-one years of “devoted and loving” marriage together before Kuzma’s passing in 1987.

Surviving are two sons John J. Petkovich and his wife Deborah of Wayne, Frank M. Petkovich and his wife Sally of New Milford; one brother Frank Petty and his wife Anne of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren Mark, Amanda and Jack Petkovich.

Her sister Ann Lechner predeceased her. She is also predeceased by five brothers and two other sisters.

Also survived by three grand dogs Lily, Snug and Mork.

Vincent J. Spoto age 72 of Pequannock died Thursday, September 14, 2006 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pompton Plains.

He was born in Garfield and had lived in Garfield and Clifton before moving to Pequannock forty years ago.

Mr. Spoto was a construction worker for forty-four years before his retirement in 1996.

He was a parishioner of the Holy Spirit RC Church in Pequannock where he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as a Prayer Group Leader.

He served as a Little League coach in Pequannock for ten years.

His family will always hold fond memories of his dedication and love for his wife and children. He was a loyal friend to many. The memory of those special Father’s Day barbeques, his cooking for family and friends and his gift of a wonderful sense of humor will be held in a special place in everyone’s heart.

Vincent and Marion Spoto had fifty-one years of “dedicated and loving” marriage together.

Surviving are his loving wife Marion (nee Lukas); one daughter Janine Spoto of Piscataway, two sons Vincent Spoto of the Highland Lakes section of Vernon, Michael Spoto of Pequannock; two sisters Sylvia Saccomondo of Garfield and Jeanette DeLillo of Butler.

He was predeceased by three brothers Russell Spoto in 1999, Joseph Spoto in 2002 and Salvatore Spoto in 2005.

Those planning and expression of sympathy in Vincent’s memory are asked to consider the American Diabetes Association, 19 School House Road, Somerset, NJ 08873.

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Albert Vincent Bonadies age 80 of Wayne died quietly and peacefully at home on Thursday, September 14, 2006. At his passing he was receiving the loving care of his family.

He was born in Jersey City and had lived in Paterson most of his life before moving to Wayne nine years ago.

He received his formal education at Paterson Eastside High School graduating with the Class of 1944.

Mr. Bonadies was a packer for Continental Can Company in Paterson where he worked for twenty-four years before his retirement in 1981.

His family will always remember him as a very hard worker who consistently held two jobs, always trying his best to provide for his family.

Albert and Jean had a “good and loving” marriage together for fifty-two years.

Albert enjoyed golfing at the Orchard Hill Golf Course in Paramus as well as league bowling at the Paterson Bowling Lanes formerly owned by the Graves family.

He was a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church in Wayne. He previously, while living in Paterson, was a parishioner for many years of Blessed Sacrament RC Church in Paterson.

He leaves his family with many fond memories of a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Especially memorable were August vacations, for a week each year, to Wildwood where the family swam together and walked the boardwalk.

While living in the Riverside section of Paterson for many years, he took much pride and dedicated a great deal of hard work to having his yard impeccably landscaped and in tip-top condition. He had a hobby of growing fig trees which took a lot of work because every winter he had to specially protect them from the local climate.

Surviving are his loving wife Jean (nee Stumboli) Bonadies; one son Ralph Bonadies and his wife Terriann of Richboro, Pennsylvania; two daughters Jean Jurik and her husband Paul of Eatontown, Kathleen Cipoletti and her husband Robert of Pompton Plains; two brothers Vincent Bonadies and his wife Viola of Paterson and Ralph Bonadies and his wife Betty of Lincoln Park; one sister-in-law Dolores Bonadies of Port Saint Lucie; and nine grandchildren: Kyle and Colette Bonadies, Nicole, Jeremy, Joshua and Joseph Jurik, Cynthia, Kailyn and Steven Cipoletti.

His brother Arthur Bonadies died previously.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Albert’s memory, are asked to consider the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church or Passaic Valley Hospice, 783 North Riverview Drive, Totowa 07512.

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EBERENZ - David Allen, 94, of Wayne died Saturday, September 09, 2006 while receiving the loving care of his family at home.

David was born in Ancon, Canal Zone, Rep. of Panama on December 16, 1911. Devoted husband of Helen (nee Bodrogi) Eberenz of sixty-nine years. He worked for the Public Works Department of the U.S. Naval Air Station in Coco Solo and in Coco Solito for twenty-seven years, having retired and moved to Wayne in 1957. He later was a toll collector for the NJ Turnpike Authority, New Brunswick for twenty years having retired in 1977.

David was Exalted Ruler for the Cristobal Lodge #1542 B.P.O.E. in the Canal Zone.

He and his wife Helen are charter members of Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne.

Devoted father of Diane Wilkins and her husband Ted of Garfield, Sylvia LaCorte and her husband Ralph of Wesley Chapel, FL, the late David Eberenz and his late wife Diane(nee Casiello) and the late Michael Allen Eberenz; loving grandfather of Theresa Detrick and her husband Andy, Rachel LaCorte, Ralph LaCorte and his wife Sarah, Jack LaCorte and the late Michael Robert Eberenz; great-grandfather of Samantha Detrick. Dear Brother of the late Leo and Jack Eberenz, Marcella Heim, Virginia Williams and Ruth Turner; much loved uncle to several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Valley Hospice, 15 Essex Rd., Paramus, NJ 07652 would be appreciated.

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Minnie M. Steenstra (nee McLean) age 96 of Wayne died Thursday, September 7, 2006 at the Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff.

She was born and raised in Paterson having lived in Wayne for the past forty-seven years.

Mrs. Steenstra was a fourth grade teacher for the Oradell Board of Education. She left her teaching career when she was married because, at that time, women were not permitted to be married and be a teacher at the same time.

For many years she was member of the First Presbyterian Church, Paterson where she was a member of the choir and mother’s club.

Her father, Colin McLean, was the former mayor of Paterson for whom McLean Boulevard/Route 20 is named after.

She was formerly a member of the Upper Montclair Country Club and had bowled with their team for many years.

Minnie was a member of the Packanack Seniors for many years.

Very proud of her Scottish heritage she enjoyed playing bridge and especially loved travel. She took each of her grandchildren on a special trip including: a cruise through Alaska, a Mediterranean Cruise, a trip to the Midwest and a trip through Europe. She also enjoyed visiting her sister Janet at her bayside home in Forked River and traveling with her all around the world.

Her family will always remember her for her generosity and her sense of adventure.

Beloved wife of the late Edward Steenstra(1965); loving mother of Clariss Rock of Wayne and her late husband John(2005) and Janet Thompson of Oak Ridge and her late husband James(1994); loving sister of the late Janet Cueman; cherished grandmother of James Thompson and his wife Peggy, Edward Thompson and his wife Kathleen, Jocelyn Anderson and her husband James, Cynthia Mizzone and her husband Thomas, Joanna Clark and her husband Derek and ten great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Packanack Community Church, 120 Lake Drive East, Wayne, NJ 07470 or the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 would be appreciated.

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Edgar Dade died on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at home while receiving the loving care of his family.

He was born in Orange and was raised in East Orange before moving to Wayne thirty-eight years ago.

Mr. Dade was a special agent for the New York offices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

He was a veteran of the US Navy having served with the Sea Bee’s.

Surviving are his wife of forty-eight years Elizabeth (nee Conley) Dade; one daughter Karin Kavanagh and her husband Kevin of Kinnelon; two sons Kreg Dade and his wife Donna of Morganville and Kurt Dade of Rutherford; one brother Gunther Dade of Morris Plains; three granddaughters Kristin, Lorin and Shannin Kavanagh of Kinnelon and two grandsons Kyle and Johnny Dade of Morganville.

In Lieu of Flowers memorial donations to St. Judes Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-2729 would be appreciated.

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Nora T. Burke (nee Ruane) age 70 of Packanack Lake, Wayne, NJ died Sunday, September 3, 2006 at the Saint Joseph’s Wayne Hospital in Wayne. She died quietly and peacefully with her loving family at her side.

She was born in Castle Bar, Mayo, Ireland and came to the United States in 1956 first settling in Jersey City before moving to Packanack Lake in Wayne thirty-eight years ago.

She received her formal education in the Castle Bar, Ireland school system graduating with the Class of 1953.

Her first employment was as a Secretary for New York Telephone Company where she worked from 1956 to 1962. She later became an assistant at the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church for nine years and finally retiring in 1984.

Nora’s hobbies included reading, walking and especially square dancing.

She will always be remembered for her beautiful blue eyes and warm smile.

Her personality was one of kindness and generosity to all. She was especially adept at story telling about Ireland and the latest Irish news.

Her family’s fondest memories include vacations on Long Beach Island. She also enjoyed going to Packanack Lake and watching the kids swim. She worried about their swimming because she could not swim herself and somehow felt she was protecting them by being there.

She loved her children with all of her heart and her concerns would often consume her with fear and trepidation. Nora’s greatest joy and also her greatest dose of anxiety was raising three rambunctious sons, never knowing what was next in their adventures in life. At a later stage in their lives when they themselves had children they in turn began to realize what they had put their mother through.

One of Nodie’s, her pet Irish name, greatest joys was inviting her Irish friends and relatives to her home and entertaining them. They had wonderful times together that will always be remembered.

Surviving are her loving husband of forty-four years Thomas J. Burke, three sons Michael Burke of Pompton Lakes, Peter Burke and his wife Annie of Erie, Pennsylvania, Thomas Burke and his wife Natalie of Palm Bay, Florida; two sisters Babby Kenny of West Meath, Ireland and Mary Canavan and her husband Pat of West Orange, NJ.

She was predeceased by her parents at a young age John and Nora Ruane and her uncle Pat Moran and his wife Maria raised her to adulthood. Her sisters Rosie Flannery and Bridget Ruane died earlier as did her two brothers John Joe Ruane and Michael Ruane. Her brother in law Ben Kenny also predeceased her.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Nora’s memory, are asked to consider Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer Center for Cancer Research, 1274 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021.

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Ann Rusciano (nee Tanis) age 74 of Paterson died Sunday, September 3, 2006 at the home of her daughter Sally in Pompton Lakes. She passed away peacefully and quietly while receiving the loving care of her family. She was born in Paterson and had lived there all of her life. Ann was formerly an Office Worker for Carol Dye & Finishing Company in Paterson. Ann and Anthony Rusciano had a “committed and loving relationship” in marriage for forty-eight years.

Her children will always hold fond memories of a mother who was totally dedicated to loving her family. Her personality had a selfless nature always reaching out to nurture and shower love on her children. When the difficulties we all experience in life came her way she would handle them with grace.

Ann was also a very brave and strong person who had many struggles with her health over the years. She would rise up in a very positive way focusing even more love on her family instead of dwelling on herself.

Mom knew the way into her family’s heart was the wonderful cooking she provided to make holidays and family gatherings special. Especially memorable were her sauce recipes.

Surviving are her loving husband of forty-eight years Anthony Rusciano; two sons Anthony Rusciano Jr. and John Rusciano of Paterson; one daughter Sally Mazzella and her husband Neil of Pompton Lakes; three Grandchildren Carmela, Peter and Anthony Mazzella; five brothers Neil Tanis and his wife Martha of South Carolina, Tom Tanis and his wife Rosemary of Florida, Joe Tanis and his wife Georgene of Haskell, Len Tanis of Pennsylvania, Bill Tanis and his wife Carol of Pennsylvania.

She was predeceased by her parents Neil and Eva Tanis and her brother Peter Tanis also died earlier.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Ann’s memory, are asked to consider Passaic Valley Hospice, 783 N. Riverview Drive, Totowa, NJ 07512.

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Robert S. Cromley age 99 of the Packanack Lake section of Wayne, NJ died Friday, September 1, 2006 at the Atrium Health Care Center in Wayne. He passed away quietly and peacefully after living a full, happy and rich life.

He was born in Lyndhurst and had lived in the Packanack Lake section of Wayne from 1949 to 1960 then moving to Pompano Beach, Florida for twenty-four years before moving back to Wayne twenty-two years ago.

Robert received his formal education at the Newark College of Engineering Night School receiving a degree in Mechanical Engineering with the Class of 1929 while working daytime in the New York City building trades. He was employed by Socony-Vacuum in NYC as an engineer in 1931 where he worked for five years and in 1936 he was promoted to assistant building manager. During that time he took an evening course in real estate management at Columbia University and also completed the building management course given by the Real Estate Board of New York. After taking over the management of the Albany Standard Building in 1938, he studied business law for two years in the evening courses a Siena College in Loudenville, NY. During this time he was made president of the Building owners and Managers Association of Albany. Following World War II Mr. Cromley returned to Real Estate Management at 26 Broadway, New York City. He also served on the New York Real Estate Board and Downtown Owners Committee.

Mr. Cromley was a Mechanical Engineer for Mobil Oil Company in New York City where he worked for thirty years before his retirement in 1960.

He was a Navy Veteran who signed up for the Navy in 1923 in the Asiatic Station at the age of seventeen and served in the Submarine Division 17 in China and the Philippines. He rejoined the Navy again in 1943 and served in the United States Navy Sea Bees as a Chief Warrant Officer in charge of earth moving and heavy construction equipment. He saw service in the Hawaiian Islands, Eniwetok, Tinian, Saipan and Okinawa. He received the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Medal with two Stars, Yangtze Patrol Ribbon and the American Theatre Ribbon. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1931 in Wayne.

He was a member of the Packanack Community Church in Wayne, the Golden Age Circle of Wayne and the Wayne Adults at Schuyler Colfax School.

Bob served on the Wayne Board of Education and was a member and Past President of the Packanack Lake Volunteer Fire Company Five all of Wayne, NJ.

His wife Louise J. Cromley predeceased him in 1984 and his son Robert Cromley Jr. died in 1994.

Surviving are his daughter Lorraine Martin of Union, his daughter in law Jeanne Cromley of Riverdale; seven grandchildren, Karl Martin and his wife Lori of Spotswood, Paul Cromley and his wife Cathi of Vernon, NJ, Robert and his wife Hilary of Greenville, SC and Mark Cromley and his wife Maria of Butler, Kathleen Greenberg and her husband Michael of Monroe, NY, Debbie Martin of Cedar Grove and Laura Cromley of Pompton Plains and Great Grandchildren Lindsay, Alison and Jennifer Greenberg, Robbie, Jonathan, Matthew, Anna Marie, Caitlin, Emily, Sarah and Amanda Cromley, Kevin, Jonathan, Shannon and Tara Martin.

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James Patrick Manning age 76 of Ogdensburg, formerly of Wayne, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at the Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown.

He was born in Morristown and lived in Wayne for forty years having lived in Palm Bay, FL before moving to Ogdensburg last year.

Mr. Manning was a section supervisor for the Ciba Geigy Corporation, Suffern, NY for over thirty years having retired in 1990.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.

Mr. Manning enjoyed watching his granddaughter play basketball, fishing, was an avid marksman and loved watching boxing on Friday nights.

Surviving are his wife of fifty-two years Gloria (nee DeBellonia) Manning; one daughter Lisa Gloria VerHage and her husband David and his granddaughter Marisa Lee VerHage all of Ogdensburg; he was predeceased by his parents William Henry and Ann (nee Reilly) Manning and one sister Anne Manning.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Carol Simon Cancer Center, c/o Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07962 would be appreciated.

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Rita Bakker age 59 of Chester, New York died Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at home. She passed away quietly and peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer. At her passing she was receiving the loving care of her sisters Dorothy and Betty.

Rita was born in Paterson and had lived in Little Falls and Wayne before moving to Chester, New York eight years ago.

She received her formal education at Passaic Valley High School graduating with the Class of 1965.

Her first job was as a secretary at Passaic Valley High School where she worked for five years and then she obtained a position as an Administrative Assistant at Becton Dickinson a medical supplies company in Franklin Lakes where she worked for thirty-five years before her retirement in December of 2005.

Rita enjoyed trips every year to Sarasota, Florida to visit with her cousins Ken and Linda (nee Faber) Kuiken. She also had an interest in Koala Bears and traveled to Australia on vacation to visit the Koala Bear’s native habitat.

Surviving are two sisters Dorothy Baronio and her husband Ron of Totowa and Betty Retzer and her husband Bob of Little Falls; two nieces Jeanette Lucciola and her husband John of Ringwood, Dianne Mayer and her husband Keith of Sugar Loaf, New York; two nephews Michael Baronio and his wife Joanne of Nanuet, New York and Peter Courter of Largo, Florida; five great nieces and nephews Rachel and Ryan Mayer, Angela, Dominic and Raymond Baronio.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Rita’s memory, are asked to consider Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or St. Jude’s Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Eloise M. Corcoran (nee Hanusek) age 78 of Wayne died Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at home while being lovingly cared for by her family.

Eloise was born and raised in Lodi before moving to Wayne forty-eight years ago.

Surviving her are four sons Dan Corcoran and his wife Kathleen of Wayne, John Corcoran and his wife Sue of Flanders, David Corcoran of Wayne and Patrick Corcoran and his wife Kathy of Brick; two daughters Elizabeth Curcio and her husband Charles of Wayne and Judy Stelmack and her husband Joseph of Wayne; one brother Jack Hanusek and his wife Jean of Florida; one sister-in-law Betty Hanusek of Florida and fourteen grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband of forty-two years Patrick James Corcoran(1993), one son Timothy E. Corcoran(1997) and one brother Frank Hanusek(1999).

Those considering a memorial donation are asked to consider Metro Ministries, PO Box 370695, Brooklyn, NY 11237-0695.

Anna Marion Sinkway (nee Ricker) age 86 of Pompton Lakes died Saturday, August 12, 2006 at the Wayne View Convalescent Center, Wayne.

She was born in Ringwood and lived in Glen Rock, Wildwood Crest and Toms River before moving to Pompton Lakes eighteen years ago.

Anna was a member of the Pompton Reformed Church, Pompton Lakes.

Beloved wife of forty-nine years to the late Gilbert Sinkway(1989); loving mother of Gilbert Roger Sinkway of Cape May Court House and Carole A. Romaine and her husband Jefferey of Riverdale; sister of Harold Ricker of South Plainfield, Elsie Schneider of Glassboro and Jean Macagney and her husband Robert of Warsaw, NY and was predeceased by seven siblings; cherished grandmother of Tracy Wheaton, Robyn Gibbons, Steven Sinkway and Dawn Osinga and five great-grandchildren.

Those planning an expression of sympathy, in Anna’s memory, are asked to consider the Pompton Reformed Church, 59 Hamburg Tpke., Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 or the Pompton Lakes-Riverdale First Aid Squad Inc., P.O. Box 214 Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442.