Summerell, Allen B. age 79 died Fri. Jan. 14, 2005 at Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pequannock. Born in Euclid, Ohio, he lived in Irvington, NJ before moving to POMPTON LAKES 53 years ago. He was a Navy veteran of WW II. He was the Shipping and Receiving Manager for Bradlees Dept. store, Wayne before retiring. He was a member of the Tin Can Sailors (Navy Veterans); Member and Past President of the Pompton Lakes Golden Age Club, and a charter member of the Pompton Lakes First Aid Squad. He is survived by his wife Mildred (Cort), a son Grieg Summerell of Dingmans Ferry, PA. 2 grandchildren Laurie O’Connell and Christopher Summerell both of Dingmans Ferrry, PA; and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services Monday January 17, 2005 at 8:30 P.M. at Richards Funeral Home 4 Newark-Pompton Tpke; Riverdale. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 and 7-8:30 P.M. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to your favorite charity would appreciated.
Claire E. Scott (Spreen) age 77, a homemaker, died Friday, January 21, 2005 at Chilton Hospital in Pequannock, New Jersey. Mrs. Scott lived in Riverdale for 2 Years and was previously from Ringwood. She is survived by her husband John, Michael Scott (Son) of Oak Ridge, William Spreen (Brother) of Kinnelon, Robert Spreen (Brother) of W. Palm Beech, FL, Daniel Spreen (Brother) of Clifton, John Spreen (Brother) of Hawthorne, Fred Spreen (Brother) of Pompton Lakes, Joseph Spreen (Brother) of Pompton Plains, Margaret Kruger (Sister) of Oakland, Caroline and Michael (Grandchildren). She was born February 14, 1927 in New York City the daughter of Frederick and Margaret (Donohue) Spreen. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Tpk., Riverdale on Monday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady Magnificat Roman Catholic Church. Interment
at a later date.
Helen T. Seeley, (Sinclair), 79, a retired legal secretary for Podesta Myers & Crammond, Bloomingdale died Wednesday, February 02, 2005 at St. Clares Hospital- Denville. Mrs Seeley was a Past President of the Riverdale Seniors, a member of Lake Hiawatha Seniors and the Parsippany Elks Ladies Aux. Mrs. Seeley lived in Lake Hiawatha for 8 years and was previously from Riverdale. She is survived by her husband Donald, a daughter Karan Seeley of Lake Hiawatha, and a nephew, Daniel Sinclair. She was born April 09, 1925 in Haledon, the daughter of Thomas and Anne (Millett) Sinclair. Visitation will be held at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Tpk, Riverdale on Thursday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 4, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Richards Funeral Home, Riverdale. Cremation is private.
Agnes Sillsbury, 90, died Friday, February 11, 2005 in Great Meadows, NJ. Mrs. Sillsbury was a member of the West Milford Golden Agers. She lived in West Milford before moving to Great Meadows, NJ 3 years ago. She is survived by Terrance Sillsbury (Son) of SC, James Sillsbury (Son) of West Milford, NJ, Marie Meehan (Daughter) of CA, Janet Fitzgerald (Daughter) of Liberty Township, NJ, Robin Van Splinter (Daughter) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Mildred Sisco (Sister) of Bloomingdale, NJ, 30 Grandchildren, 53 Great Grandchildren, 14 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard in 1980. She was born January 09, 1915 in Ringwood, NJ the daughter of Jacob and Bessie (Thompson) Corter. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford on Sunday (2/13) from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 14, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at Richards Funeral Home, West Milford. Rev. Dr. Janet Macgregor-Williams of West Milford Presbyterian Church will be officiating. Burial will be in the Midvale Cemetery in Wanaque, NJ.
Santimauro, Frank X., 79, a retired police detective for N.Y.P.D. and also retired from the NY State Commission of Investigation, died Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Hospice of New Jersey in Wayne, NJ. Mr. Santimauro has lived in West Milford, NJ since 1972 and was previously from Brooklyn, NY. He is survived by his wife Rose of Hewitt, Maria Algozzini (Daughter) of Hewitt, NJ, John Santimauro (Brother) of Matawan, NJ, Madelyn Pascocello (Sister) of Marlton, NJ, Marsi Algozzini (Granddaughter), Chrisi Algozzini (Granddaughter), Many nieces & nephews, Many Great nieces & nephews. He was born February 14, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY the son of Michael and Mabel (Kelly) Santimauro. He served in the Air Force during World War II having attained the rank of PVT. enlisted on July 14, 1943 discharged on May 13, 1947. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford, NJ on Wednesday (2/ 16) and Thursday (2/17) from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Liturgy will be held Friday, February 18, 2005 at 11 A.M. at Holy Rosary Church, Greenwood Lake, NY. Burial will be in the Warwick Cemetery in Warwick, NY. Please omit flowers, donations to American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association would be appreciated.
George E. Strother Jr. of Pompton Lakes died February 19, 2005 at the Dwelling Place at St. Clare’s Hospital/Dover. He was 89. Born on February 27, 1915 in Toledo, OH, he was the youngest of four children. When he was six moths old, his family moved to Vineland, NJ where he lived for 40 years prior to moving to Pompton Lakes, NJ. A graduate of Vineland High School in 1934, he began his career with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in 1940 as an agent. In 1955, he was promoted to District Manager moving to Pompton Lakes where he has resided for the past 50 years. At age 54, he graduated from the American College with a Charter Life Underwriter Degree. After 32 years with MetLife, he retired in 1972. Following his retirement, he pursued his second career with the First National Bank of Passaic County (now Wachovia Bank) in Wayne, NJ. He retired from the West Milford branch as a loan officer after six years. He is a member of the MetLife Veterans Association/Field; Vineland Masonic Lodge # 69; served as a Vineland Volunteer Fireman in Pioneer Company; and was a member of the Vineland Historical Society. An avid fisherman, gardener, cherry picker, pie maker, baseball and softball fan, his greatest pleasures were in watching and participating in the many of activities of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Laura (Lawrence) Strother; two sons, George III and his wife Patricia of Denville, Larry and his wife, Joan of Newfoundland, one daughter, Diane Rowen and her husband, George of Oakridge; 12 grandchildren, George Strother IV of Denville, Wendy Perrault of Rockaway, Amy Gray of Old Bridge, Philip Strother of Center Sandwich, NH, Jeff Rowen of Glenwood, Jennifer Hark of Augusta, George Rowen Jr. of Franklin, Christopher Rowen of Oakridge, Lindsay, Brandon, Brett and Chad Strother of Newfoundland, and 15 great grandchildren. Visitation and service will be held at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ, on Tuesday, February 22 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 8:30 PM. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity.
Patricia C. Setterfield, 45, a Self employed Pet Groomer, died Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Ms. Setterfield lived in Plymouth, Massachusetts for 13 years and was previously from Wayne. She is survived by her two daughters, Michelle and Christina Auger, her parents, Lawrence and Claire Setterfield, Jr of Wayne, and a brother, Lawrence Setterfield III of Marlton. She was born February 03, 1960 in Pequannock, New Jersey. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Liturgy will be held Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Marys Church. Fr. Kevin Downey of St Marys RC Church will be officiating. Interment
at Laurel Grove Memorial Park in Totowa.
Isabel Struble, 97, a homemaker , died Thursday, March 17, 2005 at St. Josephs Wayne Hospital. Mrs. Struble was a member of the Pompton Lakes Goldenagers. Mrs. Struble was born in Butler and has lived in Pompton Lakes since 1940. She is survived by her son Walter J. Struble of Pompton Lakes, and a daughter, Jeanette Loughery of Sussex. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter, (1990). She was born March 07, 1908 in Butler, the daughter of David and Frances (Howard) Shepard. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 21, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Richards Funeral Home, Riverdale. Rev. Tom Bartha of Pompton Reformed Church will be officiating. Interment
Mt. Rest Cemetery, Butler. Friends may call on Sunday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
Schubert, Carl G., 89, a retired air craft engineer for U.S. Airforce, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at Milford Manor Nursing Home in West Milford, NJ. Mr. Schubert lived in West Milford since 1984 and was previously from Parsippany. Mr. Schubert worked at Allentown Airport-Allentown, Pa, Bellanca Aircraft Corp-New Castle, Del, Chance Vought Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Aircraft-E. Hartford, CT, Severskey Aircraft, Farmingdale, NY, Allison Div. GMC (Schooling for Field Service) Indianapolis, Ind., E. Boston Airport & Bradley Field. (P-40 Squadron)-Mass, Quansett Pt. Naval Air Station, -Rhode Island, Dow AFB F-84 Group, Pinecastle AFB (F-80 Service & Combat suitability test) Orlando, Fl, Ladd Field-Fairbanks, Alaska (Cold weather tests & aircraft transfer to Soviet Union, Wright Patterson AFB-Dayton, Ohio (F-94 Service test), Aleutian Islands, Cold Bay, Dutch harbor, Unmak, Adak, Anchitka P-38, Muroc AFB (Edwards), Ca (P-59 P-80 Service tests), Eglin Fld Ft. Walton, Fl (Cold weather test climatic hangar P-80 and service test F-84, Aircraft Factories-Curtiss Wright, Bell, Douglas, Lockheed, MacDonell and Convair. Service Schools at Bendix, Scintilla, Curtiss Props, Lockheed, Republic & General Electric Turbine School Lynn, Mass., Paris, France-assigned to American Embassy M.A.A.G. as a Field Engineer to work with the French Airforce when the USA gave France F-80 & F-84 aircraft. Mr. Schuberts responsibility was one of a cadre to assist in the indoctrination process including unloading, depickling, check out and schooling of pilot and ground personnel. Casablanca, Morocco-assisted in the design & construction of a French overhaul depot for F-80 & F-84 aircraft. Served as a member of the Accident & Crash Investigation Team for U.S.Airforce. Service test of F3H McDonell Aircraft-St Louis, Supervisor of four field engineers at this location. He was an ultra light pilot in NY State. He is survived by his wife Franchoise (Lucas) of West Milford, Marc Schubert (Son) of Austin, TX, Melanie Vincz (Daughter) of Redondo Beach, CA, Robert Schubert (Brother) of Charlotte, NC, Catherine Graul (Sister) of Allentown, PA, Erika Grayson (Granddaughter), Jace Grayson (Great Grandchild). He was born February 16, 1916 in Sellersville, PA the son of George and Martha (Moessing) Schubert. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford on Saturday (3/26) from 8-9:30AM. Funeral Blessing will be held Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph's Church, West Milford. Burial will be in the St Joseph's Cemetery in West Milford. In lieu of flowers donations to Ramapo Valley Ultra Light Club-(for training of young pilots) c/o Mrs. Francoise Schubert, 3-H Beacon Hill Road, West Milford, NJ 07480 would be appreciated.
Sisco, Doris L. (Seleski) age 82 died on Monday, March 28, 2005 at Wanaque Care Center, Wanaque, NJ. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa on 11/17/1922, lived in Pine Island, NY before moving to West Milford, NJ 50 years ago. Mrs. Sisco had been a waitress at Oakland Diner in Warwick, NY. She is survived by 3 sons: David A, Daniel R and Matthew L. Sisco all of Hewitt. 2 Daughters: Donna C VanDunk of Hewitt and Shirley E. Steinman of Venice, CA. 2 sisters: Dolores Lyons of Philadelphia, PA and Pattsy McLean of Camden, NJ, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Service 10am Thursday at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Interment
Cedar Heights Cemetery, West Milford. Visiting hours, Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9pm.
Tibbals, Cyrus F. III, age 88, of West Milford died on Saturday, September 17, 2004 at the Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pequannock, NJ. He was a self-employed/owner of Oil Filter Specialty of Mahwah, NJ for 30 years as a supplier/distributor of truck engine parts. Mr. Tabbals was a member and former President of the Monroe Golf Club of Monroe, NY and former member and President of the Mahwah, NJ School Board and was instrumental in the renovations of schools and the building of the high school. He was also a veteran serving in the US Army. Mr. Tibbals is survived by his wife, the former Thelma Feakes, a son, Cyrus "Rus" IV of Sandston, VA, one daughter, Virginia Monteforde of Westbury, NY, a stepson, Peter Bremy of West Milford, one sister, Cara Woolley of Whiting, NJ and 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother Theodore and a sister, Elizabeth Smallman. Visiting hours will be at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Monday, September 20 from 2 to 4 PM. Cremation will be private. Donations may be made to the West Milford Animal Shelter, West Milford, NJ.
William H. Tempelmann, 74, a turbine mechanic for General Electric, died Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at Chilton Hospital in Pequannock, New Jersey. Mr. Tempelmann lived in Pompton Lakes, for 4 years and was previously from Bergenfield. He is survived by his wife Ingrid (Boreck), Bernd Tempelmann (Son) of Richboro, PA, Connie Tempelmann (Daughter) of Pompton Lakes, NJ, Siegfried Tempelmann (Brother) of Germany, Hannelore Tempelmann (Sister) of Germany, William Michael Tempelmann (Grandson), Kyle Mason (Grandson), Karen Tempelmann (Daughter-in-law) of Richboro, PA. He was born May 07, 1930 in Bremerhaven, Germany the son of Karl and Franciska (Meier) Tempelmann. Visitation will be held at Richards Funeral Home on Friday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 9:30 A.M. at Richards Funeral Home. Fr. Bill Scully of St. Marys RC Church will be officiating. Intermet George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus.
Troll, Joseph F., 57, a self-employed marine mechanic, died Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at his home in West Milford, NJ. Mr. Troll was a member of American Legion Frank M. Sell Post 289 of West Milford. He lived in West Milford, NJ for 44 yrs. and was previously from Hawthorne. He is survived by his wife Lisa (Kus), Joseph P. Troll (Son) of West Milford, NJ, Lawrence N. Troll (Son) of West Milford, NJ, Charles J. Troll (Brother) of Hawthorne, NJ, William C. Standish, Jr. (Brother) of West Milford, NJ, William C. Standish, Sr. (Step-Father) of Port Charlotte, FL. He was born July 11, 1947 in Paterson, NJ. He served in the Army during Vietnam War having attained the rank of SP 4 and discharged on July 1, 1973. Memorial Mass will be held Friday, January 21, 2005 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Joseph's Church, 454 Germantown Road, West Milford. Rev. Fr. Sigmund Peplowski will be officiating. Private Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to W. Milford Animal Shelter, PO Box 72, W. Milford, NJ 07480 would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford.
Trecartin, Marie (Parise), 77, died Sunday, January 23, 2005 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock Township, NJ. Mrs. Trecartin lived in Haskell, NJ for 1 1/2 yrs and was previously from Oak Ridge & Paramus. She is survived by Patricia Competielle (Daughter) of Oak Ridge, NJ, Joanne Martinez (Daughter) of Saddle Brook, NJ, Tina Smith (Daughter) of Franklin, NJ, 6 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband John. She was born March 13, 1927 in New Haven, Connecticut the daughter of Pasquale and Lillian (Carlino) Parise. Private Memorial Service was held Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. at Richards Funeral Home, West Milford. Rev. Fr. Sigmund Peplowski of St. Joseph's Church officiated. Cremation was private.
Thunell, John J. Jr., 61, a self-employed plumber, died Thursday, February 17, 2005 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock Township, NJ. He was a member of The West Milford American Legion. Mr. Thunell, Jr. lived in West Milford, NJ most of his life. He is survived by his wife Anna (Behrens), Lisa Thunell (Daughter) of Butler, NJ, Deborah Kennedy (Daughter) of Butler, NJ, Robert Thunell (Brother) of Smithville, NJ, Carl Thunell (Brother) of IL, Rodger Thunell (Brother) of Bloomingdale, NJ. He was born September 12, 1943 in Newark, NJ the son of John and Margaret (Nilan) Thunell. He served in the Air Force enlisted on February 21, 1964 at Newark, NJ discharged on May 13, 1964. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford on Saturday (2/19) from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service and cremation are private. In lieu of flowers donations to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1 Kalisa Way, Suite 205, Paramus, NJ 07652 would be appreciated.
Van Orden, Chad F., 27, an equipment operator for Sam Braen Construction, Haledon, died Sunday, November 7, 2004 at St Anthony's Community Hospital in Warwick, NY. Mr. Van Orden lived in Greenwood Lake, NY for 5 years and was previously from Hewitt, NJ. He is survived by his wife Angela (Bisone), his father, Gary A. Van Orden, his mother, Kathy (Garrison) Van Orden, Garrett Van Orden (Son) of Hewitt, NJ, Danielle Van Orden (Daughter) of Hewitt, NJ, Kori Van Orden (Sister) of Hewitt, NJ. He was born January 15, 1977 in Pequannock Township, NJ. Visiting hours at the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford on Wednesday (11/10) from 6-9pm. Private Cremation.
Visser, William T. Sr., age 83, died on Sunday, January 9, 2005 at Kindred Hospital, Dover, NJ. Born in Riverdale, he previously lived in Pompton Lakes before moving to Boonton 3 years ago. His was employed as a foreman for E. I. Dupont in Pompton Lakes for many years and was a Army veteran. Mr. Visser was a 25 year veteran of the Pompton Lakes Fire Dept. Mr. Visser is survived by eight sons, William T. Jr. of West Milford, Darrin L., of Pompton Lakes, Greg of Lincoln Park, Chris of Haledon, Kurt of Lexington, SC, Neil of Pompton Lakes, John D. of Newton, Charlie of NY and two daughters, Lorraine Harriet and Bonnie Visser both of Pompton Lakes, three sisters, Alida Brockland of FL, Josephine Cooper of TN, and Alta Rodgers of Bloomingdale, NJ. He was pre-deceased by his wife the former Mary Redner, and a brother Michael James Visser.
Van Riper, John "Jack" R., 61, a plumber for Plumber's Local 14, Lodi, NJ, died Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock Township, NJ. He was a member of Marine Corps League and Audibon Society. Mr. Van Riper lived in Hewitt, NJ for 25 yrs. and was previously from Paterson. He is survived by his wife Yolanda, Abel Van Riper (Son) of Hewitt, NJ, Charles Sifontes (Son) of Orlando, FL, Rosemary Heller (Sister) of Monroe, NY, Marilyn Watt (Sister) of Oakland, NJ, Carol Lembo (Sister) of Pompton Lakes, NJ, Margaret Grofsik (Sister) of West Milford, NJ, 3 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, John R. Van Riper, Sr, and his mother, Mary Mc Tighe. He was born January 26, 1943 in Paterson, NJ the son of John and Mary (Mc Tighe) Van Riper, Sr. He served in the Marines during Vietnam Era having attained the rank of Cpl. enlisted on January 30, 1960 discharged on January 29, 1966. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, West Milford on Wednesday (1/26) from 2-4 & 7-8:30PM. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 8:30 P.M. at Richards Funeral Home, West Milford. Deacon Harry White of St. Joseph's Church will be officiating. Private Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society, 669 Littleton Rd., Parsippany, NJ 07054-4834 would be appreciated.
Katherine A. Van Ness, (Rhinesmith) 88, a retired owner & operator for Van Ness Farms, Wanaque, died Monday, March 21, 2005 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Haskell. She was a member of the Midvale Methodist Church. Mrs. Van Ness was a lifelong resident of Wanaque. She is survived by her brother Alfred Rhinesmith of Nebraska, her son-in-law Douglas and Carla Groendyke of Bloomingdale. Three grandchildren and 4 Great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Franklin, (1998) and a daughter Cathy Groendyke. She was born April 24, 1916 in Wanaque, New Jersey the daughter of Chester and Bessie (Williams) Rhinesmith. Visitation will be held at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at Richards Funeral Home. Rev. Donald DeGroat will be officiating. Burial will be in the Whitehall Methodist Church Cemetery in Towaco.
Deborah L. Van Dunk (De Groat) age 56 died Thursday March 24, 2005 at Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains. Born in Ringwood, she resided in West Milford most of her life. She was an electronics technician for Empire Electronics in Paterson before retiring. She is survived by her husband Raymond of West Milford, two children Roxanne Van Dunk of West Milford and Christopher Van Dunk of New York City, her mother Josephine De Groat of West Milford, three brothers Michael Boddy, William Jose De Groat and Eric De Groat all of West Milford, six sisters Lynette De Lazier of North Carolina, Joanne Schaefer of Warwick, NY; Barbara Van Dunk of Bloomingburg, NY; Robin De Groat of Middletown, N.Y; Erica De Groat of Paterson, and Stacey De Groat of West Milford. Funeral services will be held Monday March 28, 2005 at 12 Noon at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Rd. West Milford. Interment
will follow at Mt. Holiness Cemetery, Butler. Visiting hours Monday 10-12 Noon.
Van Dunk, Glenda E. (Van Dunk), age 64, of Ringwood died Saturday, April 2, 2005 at St. Clares Hospital, Dover. Born in Tallman, NY, She lived all her life in Ringwood, NJ. She was a homemaker. Survived by her husband Kenneth; 2 sons, Kenneth J. and Andrew Van Dunk both of Ringwood; her daughter Diedre Van Dunk of Ringwood; 2 brothers, Robert Van Dunk of Hillburn, NY and Aaron Milligan of Ringwood; 2 sisters, Sandra Van Dunk of Ringwood and Marie Van Dunk of Ellenville, NY; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visiting hours on Tuesday, April 5th from 2 to 4 & 7 to 8:30 PM. Funeral service on Tuesday, April 5th at 8:30 PM from the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Cremation private.
Mary Van Allen (Westphal), 86, a retired switchboard operator for Bell Atlantic, Paterson died Monday, May 16, 2005 in Tuscon, Arizona. Ms. Van Allen lived in Tuscon, Arizona for 2 years and was previously from Hamburg, NJ. She is survived by her son , Ronald Van Allen, Sr. and his wife, Sue, of Tuscon, Grandchildren, Ronald Van Allen, Jr., his wife, Dianna, Todd Van Allen and a Great-granddaughter Tara Marie Van Allen. She was preceded in death by her brother Harry Westphal, (1989). She was born June 11, 1918 in Paterson, NJ the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Johnson) Westphal. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Tpk., Riverdale on Tuesday, May 31 from 10am to 12 noon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 12:00 P.M. at Richards Funeral Home, Riverdale. Entombment, Garden of Memories, Paramus.
Francis J. Van Allen, 73, a retired mechanic for Owens Illinois, died Sunday, July 10, 2005 at his home in Liberty Township, Ohio. Mr. Van Allen lived in Liberty Township, Ohio for 8 years and was previously from Wayne. He is survived by Douglas VanAllen (Son) of Franklin, NJ, Sandra Roche (Daughter) OH, Karen Van Allen (Daughter) of Riverdale, NJ, Donald Van Allen (Brother), PA, Eleanor Peterson (Sister) of Wayne, NJ. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean (Cahill,1988). He was born September 12, 1931 in Paterson, New Jersey the son of Francis and Eleanor (Van Lavender) Van Allen. He served in the United States Marines Corps during Peace time. Friends may call at Richards Funeral Home, Riverdale on Wednesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Tpk., Riverdale. Rev Sharon Ladd, Pastor of Newfoundland Methodist Church will be officiating. Interment
Newfoundland Methodist Cemetery.
Josephine M. Van Der Bogart (Russo), age 73, died Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pompton Plains. Born in Passaic, she lived in Westwood before moving to West Milford 42 years ago. She was a school bus driver for the West Milford school system for 25 years prior to retiring. She was a member of the West Milford Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her daughter Jane Van Der Bogart of West Milford, four sons Craig of Texas, David of Boonton Township, Richard of Florida, and Stephen of California. One brother, Morris Russo of Clifton and eight grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Glen in 1992. Funeral service Thursday, July 21 at 10 A.M. at the West Milford Presbyterian Church. Interment
Cedar Heights Cemetery, West Milford. Visiting hours Wednesday, July 20 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Van Dunk, Bella (Mann), age 62, a homemaker of Hewitt, on Sunday, July 17, 2005 Wife of the late Peter C. Van Dunk Sr, she was resident of Hewitt for 30 years moving here from Ringwood. Survived by one son, Peter Jr . of Hewitt, five daughters, Lucille Mann of Hewitt, Marie Schimanski of Bloomingdale, Penny Swerd of SC, Patricia Milligan of Hewitt and MaryAnn Van Dunk of Hewitt, two sisters, Marie Mann of West Milford, Joan Mann of Hewitt, one step-son, Patrick Michael Milligan of West Milford, two step-daughters, Heather and April Van Dunk of Hewitt, Twenty two grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Predeceased by two brothers, William E. Mann and Harrison Carl Mann. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Thursday (7/21) from 7 to 9 PM. Funeral service on Thursday (7/21) at 8:30 PM. Cremation private.
Theodore A. Wolf Jr. age 47, died on Saturday September 4, 2004 at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown after a long illness. Born in Newton, he was a resident of West Milford for 37 years moving here from Woodridge, NJ. Mr. Wolf was a self employed computer consultant working in computer security for many years. He attended County College of Morris where he attained an Associates Degree. Mr. Wolf was a member of New Jersey Search & Rescue, National Association of Search & Rescue, National Association of EMT’s, Vice President - 17th District – New Jersey State First Aid Council, chief instructor for the West Milford Twp. First Aid Squad, Coordinator for Skywarn NWS Skywarn for Passaic, NJ, life member of the American Radio Relay League (A.R.R.L.), Director Radio Amateur Telecommunications Society (R.A.T.S.), member of the Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), active participant in Internet Societal Task Force Privacy WG, active participant in The Internet Engineering Task Force, and a member of the International Computer Security Association. Mr. Wolf is survived by his wife, the former Sandra L. (nee Benjamin) Wolf Jr., two sons, Theodore A. III and Sean Michael, his parents, Theodore A. and Nancy A (Rutan) Wolf Sr. of Florida, one brother, William T. Wolf of Dingman, PA, one sister, Nancy J. Moore of Palm Bay, FL. Five nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Wednesday, September 8 from 7 to 8:30 PM. Gold Cross Service to follow at 8:30 PM. Cremation was private. Donations may be made to the West Milford Twp. First Aid Squad, P.O. Box 387, West Milford, NJ 07480
Charles N. Woodward, 96, a retired supervisor for N.J. Bell, where he worked for 40 years, died Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at Lakeland Healthcare Center, Wanaque, New Jersey. He was a member of the Mt. View Masonic Lodge. Mr. Woodward lived in Mt. Arlington, New Jersey for 2 years and was previously from Totowa. He is survived by Lois Mayer (Daughter) of Vernon, NJ, Viola Rogers (Step Daughter) of Fulton, NY, Joan Adams (Step Daughter) of Yorktown Heights, NY. He is survived by 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Ethel, (1968), his 2nd wife, Viola (2002). He was born September 07, 1908 in Paterson, New Jersey the son of Charles and Lena (Wurtz) Woodward. Visitation Friday from 2-4 PM and 7-8:30 PM Funeral services will be held Friday, September 10, 2004 at 8:30 P.M. at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Tpk., Riverdale. In lieu of flowers donations made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church Building Fund, Rt. 94, Vernon, NJ would be greatly appreciated.
Welkey, Barbara J. (Byrnes), 56, of Hewitt on November 6, 2004 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Beloved wife of George. Loving mother of George M. and Jana M. Welkey both of Hewit and sister of Bruce G. Byrnes of Little Torch Key, Fl. Born in Englewood, she lived in Bergenfield before moving to Hewitt 35 years ago. She was employed by West Milford Township as the manager's assistant. Funeral services Tuesday 8:30 P.M. At Richards Funeral Home 1440 Union Valley Rd. West Milford. Cremation private. Visiting hours Monday 7-9 P.M. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-8:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Webb, Andrew John, 50, a custodian for Ringwood Board of Education, died Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at his home in West Milford, NJ. Mr. Webb lived in West Milford, NJ for 4 years and was previously from Ringwood. He is survived by, his father, John E. Webb, his mother, Dorothy Love Webb both of Hawthorne, NJ, John Webb (Son) of Greenwood Lake, NY, Colin Webb (Son) of West Milford, NJ, Melissa Webb (Daughter) of Bloomingdale, NJ, Rosemary Webb (Sister) of Morristown, NJ. He was born June 22, 1954 in Long Eaton, England. Cremation was private. Memorial Services will be held at St Clements Church, 271 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ. (973-427-8118) on Tuesday November 30th at 7:30 P.M. Donations to American Cancer Society, 669 Littleton Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054-4834 or Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne, 150 Maitland Ave. Hawthorne, NJ 07506 would be appreciated.
