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Services
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A memorial service will be held immediately following the visiting hours.
Joanne “Jody” Muller (nee Slayback) of Pompton Plains, passed away peacefully at her home on March 5, while in the loving presence of her family. She was 88 years old.
Born on June 18, 1927 to David and Ruth Slayback, Jody was raised in Caldwell. After graduating from Caldwell High School, she earned an associate’s degree in retailing from Endicott Junior College and soon after became a buyer at Haynes Department Store.
On September 10, 1949 she married the love of her life, Gilbert Muller. They decided to move to Pompton Plains in 1954 where they raised their two children, Barbara and Andrew. They enjoyed over 50 years of loyal, loving marriage before his passing in 2003.
Jody was a patient, loving, intelligent, strong woman who committed her life to her children and her family. She was extremely selfless and always put the needs of others before her own.
As a dedicated advocate for not only her son, but for all special need individuals, she served on the Board of Directors of Willing Hands for over 20 years. She also donated much of her time to countless organizations for both children and adults with special needs. In addition she was a Scout Leader for both the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.
Jody was a strong and dedicated member of the Christian Science Church in Pompton Lakes. She helped keep the organization running smoothly and was very dependable. She also taught Sunday School there for many years.
In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, she was a loving grandmother and great-grandmother of 7. She loved having her family together for birthdays and holidays, and for carrying on special family traditions. Jody was an extraordinary, admirable woman who touched the lives of many people and will be sincerely missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Stickle and her husband, Andrew, of Pompton Plains; one son, Andrew, of Kinnelon; three grandchildren, Karen Ramsay and her husband, Brad, of East Fallowfield, PA, Kim Carbone and her husband, Demetro, of Pompton Plains, and Becky Sole and her husband, PJ, of Pequannock; and seven great-grandchildren: Josh, Luke, Cameron, Demetro, Darien, Ryan, and Samantha. She is predeceased by her husband Gil and her brother David Slayback.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Zabota Foundation, 24-20 Broadway, Fairlawn, NJ, 07410.
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Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A memorial service will be held immediately following the visiting hours.
Services
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A memorial service will be held immediately following the visiting hours.
Joanne “Jody” Muller (nee Slayback) of Pompton Plains, passed away peacefully at her home on March 5, while in the loving presence of her family. She was 88 years old.
Born on June 18, 1927 to David and Ruth Slayback, Jody was raised in Caldwell. After graduating from Caldwell High School, she earned an associate’s degree in retailing from Endicott Junior College and soon after became a buyer at Haynes Department Store.
On September 10, 1949 she married the love of her life, Gilbert Muller. They decided to move to Pompton Plains in 1954 where they raised their two children, Barbara and Andrew. They enjoyed over 50 years of loyal, loving marriage before his passing in 2003.
Jody was a patient, loving, intelligent, strong woman who committed her life to her children and her family. She was extremely selfless and always put the needs of others before her own.
As a dedicated advocate for not only her son, but for all special need individuals, she served on the Board of Directors of Willing Hands for over 20 years. She also donated much of her time to countless organizations for both children and adults with special needs. In addition she was a Scout Leader for both the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.
Jody was a strong and dedicated member of the Christian Science Church in Pompton Lakes. She helped keep the organization running smoothly and was very dependable. She also taught Sunday School there for many years.
In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, she was a loving grandmother and great-grandmother of 7. She loved having her family together for birthdays and holidays, and for carrying on special family traditions. Jody was an extraordinary, admirable woman who touched the lives of many people and will be sincerely missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Stickle and her husband, Andrew, of Pompton Plains; one son, Andrew, of Kinnelon; three grandchildren, Karen Ramsay and her husband, Brad, of East Fallowfield, PA, Kim Carbone and her husband, Demetro, of Pompton Plains, and Becky Sole and her husband, PJ, of Pequannock; and seven great-grandchildren: Josh, Luke, Cameron, Demetro, Darien, Ryan, and Samantha. She is predeceased by her husband Gil and her brother David Slayback.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Zabota Foundation, 24-20 Broadway, Fairlawn, NJ, 07410.
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