Beverly Doris Wiegand

Beverly Doris Wiegand (nee Hobson) age 86, of Siena Village, Wayne, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, while receiving the loving care of her family.

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Beverly was born August 2, 1939 to Gilbert and Doris W. (Swallow) Hobson in the Bronx and raised in Mt Vernon, NY. She graduated with the Class of 1957 from the AB Davis High School in Mount Vernon. During her school years, she was a member of the National Honor Society and worked part time at Northeastern Life Insurance Company. Upon graduation, she immediately entered the workplace as an Executive Secretary at Union Carbide in New York City for two years before returning to Northeaster Life Insurance Company. 

Beverly dated and fell in love with Kenneth Wiegand, her high school sweetheart who served in the US Navy. After his discharge, their courtship culminated in marriage on January 16, 1960, at the First Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, NY. Beverly then chose to dedicate and invest her time to care for and nurture her family as a stay-at-home mom. 

Beverly and Ken made their home in Mount Vernon, NY, then briefly resided in Chester, NY as their family expanded, before finally settling in Pompton Lakes, NJ, where she remained for almost 27 years. They enjoyed 24 wonderful years of devoted marriage until Ken's death in 1984. As her children matured and before Ken's passing, Beverly chose to return to the workforce. She resumed her career as an Executive Secretary, first with Matthews Corporation and subsequently with Grand Union Headquarters, until retiring due to disability. She then lived in Lincoln Park, NJ before relocating to Siena Village in Wayne, where she formed treasured friendships that brought her immense joy.

As a devoted mother, Beverly consistently supported her children throughout their upbringing. She actively participated as both a Girl Scout leader and Cub Scout Den Mother. Her passion for working with children extended beyond her own family. She served at multiple libraries, including those in Pompton Lakes, Bloomingdale, and Butler, where she also led story hours for young children. Additionally, Beverly served as Superintendent for two Sunday Schools and dedicated over 20 years to teaching Sunday School at the United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon and the United Methodist Church in Chester, NY, and teaching Vacation Bible School at Pompton Reformed Church.

Beverly previously belonged to Pompton Reformed Church in Pompton Lakes and was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Wayne for the last 20 years where she served with Ruth Circle as a member and leader. She was also an active member of the Golden Age Circle of Wayne. 

She actively participated in local Diabetes and Arthritis support groups, where she shared her personal stories and experiences to help others. Additionally, for more than 25 years, she consistently bought and donated stuffed animals to Chilton Memorial Hospital's Emergency Room for young patients. Beverly enjoyed many interests including ceramics, hosting family gatherings, making holiday cookies, reading, gardening, knitting, and sewing - she took great pride in making her daughter's wedding dress. As a passionate Neil Diamond enthusiast, she attended numerous concerts alongside her family members.

Beverly consistently demonstrated thoughtfulness and awareness toward those around her throughout her entire life. She made regular visits to patients at St Joseph's Wayne Hospital, Chilton Hospital, along with various rehabilitation centers and nursing homes in the community. She found great joy in connecting with individuals who had no other visitors. Beverly was a remarkable individual who profoundly impacted numerous lives, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Beverly is the beloved wife of the late Kenneth James Wiegand (1984) and is survived by her four children: Kenneth James Wiegand and his wife Hillary of Totowa, NJ; William Edward Wiegand and his wife Cathy of Matthews, NC; Holly Ann Yochim and her husband John of Ringwood, NJ; and Wendy Ann Schweizer and her husband Russell of Hamburg, NJ;  five grandchildren: Robin Yochim, Peter Yochim, Daniel Yochim and his wife Lauren, Jason Schweizer, and Ryan Schweizer and his partner Jenna Conway; her great granddaughter, Alivia Schweizer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins who she loved dearly. She was also predeceased by her sister Barbara Edwards (1994) of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, and her brother Gilbert E. Hobson (2021) of Bangor, ME.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Beverly’s name are asked to consider Chilton Medical Center, 97 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 or United Methodist Church, 99 Parish Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470.