Ohannes Voskian

Ohannes (John) Voskian Ph.D. of Wayne, New Jersey passed away on Monday May 27, 2024.

He was born on February 9, 1942 in Jerusalem, Israel. His family emigrated to the United States during the 1960’s, where he received his education. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University, his Master’s Degree from University of Bridgeport, and was awarded a full scholarship for his Ph.D. from New York University where he taught graduate courses and majored in International Relations.

He began his teaching career as Chairman of the Social Studies Department of Glen Ridge High School for many years. He also served as the advisor to the Glen Ridge High School Student Council as well as coaching the boys high school soccer team. In addition, he served in the community by heading the Glen Ridge Summer Recreation Program for many years.

During his forty plus years as a teacher, he received numerous awards such as, The Yearbook Dedication To “Doc” Voskian in 1995. He also received the Governor’s Recognition Program Award in 1987 for “Outstanding Teacher” and was honored at Princeton University by Governor Kean.

He enjoyed film history, politics, and sports. However, his greatest passion in life was to spend time with his family.

John resided in Maplewood, New Jersey for thirty-five years with his surviving wife, Joanne Beckett Voskian, of fifty- three years. He is also survived by his two sons, Justin Beckett Voskian and Jason Lee Voskian of Ridgewood, New Jersey and his wife, Jocelyn Kaye Voskian.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America would be greatly appreciated.

On behalf of the Voskian Family, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who most graciously made a donation in his memory, and wrote such kind, thoughtful messages.