Storms, Lucy M. (Kitchell), age 87, a retired parts inspector for Magnetic Dielectrics, West Milford where she worked for 10 years, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock Township, NJ. She was one of the founders of West Milford Cub Scouts # 144. Mrs. Storms lived in West Milford, NJ for 56 years and was previously from Butler. She is survived by six sons, Earl D. Storms Jr. of Escondido, CA, Kenneth L. Storms of Indian Rock Beach, FL, Robert J. Storms of Dingmans Ferry, PA, Gerald A. Storms of Warwick, NY, Donald J. Storms of Oak Ridge, NJ, Ronald B. Storms of Hayesville, NC; a daughter, Arlene M. Storms of Murrieta, CA; two brothers, David and Edward Kitchell both of NJ; a sister, Ellen Planten of FL; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Earl (1984) and a sister Valerie Decker. She was the daughter of Warren and Lucy (Dandski) Kitchell. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Friday (2/23) from 2-4 & 7-8:30 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 23, 2007 at 8:30 P.M. Rev. Dr. Janet Macgregor-Williams of West Milford Presbyterian Church will be officiating. Private cremation.
Stringfield, Marguerite (Gormley), age 91, died peacefully at home on January 15, 2007 surrounded by her family. She resided in Pompton Lakes for the past 65 years. She was the wife of H.C. Stringfield. Both were employed by American Hard Rubber Co., Butler, where they met and were married. Marguerite was an avid traveler, having driven to 49 states and all the Canadian provinces. Starting before World War II, she and H.C. took cross country roadtrips in their Model A Ford, and over the years the family grew to love traveling in their custom RV. She was also a dedicated gardener and enjoyed the home in Pompton Lakes where she and H.C. have resided since 1942. In addition to her husband, Marguerite is survived by her daughters, Mary of Glen Rock, Joan of Pompton Lakes and Susan of Highland Lakes. She is the grandmother of Andrew of Pompton Lakes and the sister of Gerald Gormley of North Port, FL. She was predeceased by sisters Helen Pasquerillo, Veronica Gormley, and brothers Arthur and Raymond. Funeral services will begin Friday January 19 at 11 A.M. at Richards Funeral Home 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment
Mt. Rest Cemetery, Butler. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Eva’s Village, 393 Main St. Paterson, N.J. 07510.
Strunz, Dorothy L. (Lissner),76, a retired secretary for Park Ridge Police Department, on Monday, December 17, 2007. Born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Frank and Ruth Lissner, Mrs. Strunz lived in Hewitt for 21 years and was previously from Park Ridge. She was a member of Holy Faith Lutheran Church, Oak Ridge and various local bridge groups. Survived by her beloved husband, George, two sons Robert of WI and Ronald of West Milford, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Friday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services Saturday, 10:00 AM at Holy Faith Lutheran Church, 104 Paradise Road, Oak Ridge. Friends meet directly at church. Interment
Oak Ridge Cemetery, Oak Ridge. In lieu of flowers donations to the church would be appreciated.
Stugard, Genevieve (Sprunkel), 93, of Hewitt passed away Friday October 19, 2007. Mother of Walter and Robert Stugard. Grandmother of twelve, Great-Grandmother of three. Predeceased by her husband William, a daughter Marie Mosier, and a son William Stugard. Mrs. Stugard was a member of the West Milford Presbyterian Church and the Upper Greenwood Lake Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Funeral services Wednesday 11 A.M. at Richards Funeral Home 1440 Union Valley Road. West Milford. Interment
Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.
Stursberg, Marjorie 82, wife of deceased Werner Stursberg, Pompton Lakes, NJ. Born in Great Falls, SC. Survived by daughter Anita of Pompton Lakes, NJ, son, Werner of Lincoln Park, NJ and his friend Robert Pearsall, one sister, Juanita of Richburg, SC, granddaughter Carly Weiss and her husband Matt of Kinnelon and 6 grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Vera Haywood of Charlotte, NC and Helen Ricucci of Clifton, NJ. She was employed for 23 years by Meyer Brothers Dept. Store, Wayne. Funeral services 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Burial at Reformed Cemetery, Pompton Lakes, NJ. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-6 PM.
Sularz, Bronislaw K., 65, of West Milford formerly of Wallington on Wednesday, August 29, 2007. Mr. Sularz was a professional soccer goalie playing with Gornik Walbrzych in Poland, NY Cosmos, Boston Minutemen, Club Vistula (Garfield, NJ), NJ Americans and FC Hoboken Travelers (old timers). Surviving are his wife, Sophie A. (Krystyniak), a son Ashley M. and his wife, Patricia of Clifton, a daughter, Cynthia S. Sularz of West Milford, two sisters, Mieczylawa Wozniak of Poland and Bozena Remiszewska of Wallington, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Michael K. Sularz (2003). Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral liturgy Saturday, 10:30 AM at St. Joseph's Church, West Milford. Interment
in the church cemetery.
Swan, Robert J. Sr., 74, a chief inspector for Arrow Group Industries, Haskell, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Chilton Hospital in Pequannock. Mr. Swan lived in Pompton Lakes since 1956 and was previously from Oakland. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was the son of Hugh and Laura (Bush) Swan. Beloved husband of Barbara (Redner), devoted father of two son, Steven R. of Lancaster, PA, and Robert J., Jr. of Durham, NC; a brother, Arnold of Birmingham, AL. Also, survived by six grandchildren, Christian, Matthew, Daniel, Ethan, Matt and Brittany. Funeral services 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Entombment Laurel Grove Memorial Park in Totowa. Friends may call Monday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.
Szulecki, John S. Sr., 75 of West Milford on Friday, August 10, 2007 at Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pequannock. A financial executive with General Magnaplate Corp of Linden, NJ, he has been a resident of West Milford for the past eleven years. He was a veteran serving with the Air Force, a member of the American Legion of West Milford, a member of the New Jersey Society of CPAs and a member of Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt. Surviving are his wife, Halina (Kacprzycki) Szulecki; two sons, John S. Jr. of Northvale, NJ and Paul J. of Campbell Hall, NY; one daughter, Janice Martellacci of Hewitt; nine grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by his parents, Max & Helen (Piotrowski) Szulecki and a daughter, Holly A. De Bel in 2006. Funeral liturgy on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 10 AM form Our Lady Queen of Peach Church, Hewitt. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Monday (8/13) from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment
at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Thielke, Emil H., 89, a retired machinist for John Royale & Son, Pompton Lakes where he worked for 37 years, died Monday, December 17, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospice. Born in Buffalo, NY the son of the late Emil and Mary (Shork) Thielke; Mr. Thielke was previously from Paterson. Loving husband of Margherita, devoted father of Wayne of West Chester, PA, and Mary Harding of Pompton Lakes, brother of Dorothy Martina of Cheektowaga, NY. Also surviving are four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and daughter-in-law Patricia. He was predeceased by his brothers Kenneth and Robert, sisters Florence, Audrey, Marcella and Altha. He was an Army veteran during World War II. Funeral liturgy 11:30 AM Friday, St. Mary’s Church, Pompton Lakes. Interment
Christ The King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes. Friends may call Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary's Church Pantry or Hospice of New Jersey, 6th floor, 224 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be greatly appreciated. Please add Mr. Thielke’s name on the donation.
Thomas, Timothy E, 41, of Hewitt, on Saturday October 6, 2007. Beloved son of the late Doris Kuczynski (2005), step-son of Stanley Kuczynski, father of Jessica Thomas. Also survived by a sister Donna Osborn, and step-sisters Joann Stamile and Susan Kuczynski. Funeral services Tuesday 8:30 P.M. at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road. West Milford. Final disposition is private. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-8:30 P.M.
Thompson, Lena J. (Jacobia) "Midge", age 79, died Friday, February 23, 2007 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Wanaque. She was the daughter of Mable (Vreeland) and Henry Jacobia, she resided there before moving to Hewitt seven years ago. She was retired from the former N.J. Bell Telephone in Riverdale where she worked as a telephone operator. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her son, Roland Thompson Jr. of Queensbury, NY; two daughters, Karen Saxon of Paterson and Cheryl Woch of Hewitt; one sister, Emma Jane Malmstone of Ringwood and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Thompson in 1990. Funeral services will be Tuesday 11 AM at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment
in Midvale Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Titus, Eugene F., age 78, a postal clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, Kearny, died Monday, February 12, 2007 at his home in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. He was the son of Frank and Doris (Schulz) Titus. He was also a Pompton Lakes School Crossing Guard from 1999-2006. Mr. Titus was a Pompton Lakes resident for 42 years and was previously from Clifton. He is survived by his wife Mary (Qualantone); a son, Eugene Titus, Jr. of Riverdale; a daughter, Lynn M. Titus of Pompton Lakes; three granddaughters, Melissa, Kristen, Jessica Titus. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Samuel Titus, and his mother, Doris Emma Schulz. Visitation Friday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Friends will meet 10:30 AM Saturday, February 17, 2007 at the funeral home before going to Mount Rest Cemetery, Butler for an 11 AM graveside service.
Toussas, Georgia, nee (Marountas) 67, died Thursday, December 27, 2007 at Compassionate Care Hospice in Dover. Ms Toussas was a 40 year resident of Pompton Lakes previously from Paterson. She was a retired assembler from Data Scope Corp., Fairfield, where she worked for 20 years. The beloved daughter of the late George and Bessie (Valsamis) Marountas, loving mother of Helana Ekonomides and her husband Minas of Pompton Lakes, dear sister of Jennie Figliolino of Haskell, Ernestine and Norman James of Forked River, Frieda and Herman Harrison of Manahawkin. Also survived by a grandson Yianni and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services 8:30 PM Sunday December 30, 2007 at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike., Riverdale. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Townsend, Donald, age 84 died on Friday, May 11, 2007 at the Compassionate Care Center, Dover, NJ. Mr. Townsend was a resident of Bloomingdale for 61 years moving here from Midvale, NJ. He was formally employed as a supervisor for Dupont of Pompton Lakes for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice (Marion) Townsend; two sons, Ronald of Swartswood, NJ and Richard of Bloomingdale; one sister, Marion Shirley Carr of Pompton Lakes; two grandchildren and on great grandchild. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike on Tuesday from 2–4 and 7–9 PM. Funeral services on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Interment
at Midvale Cemetery.
Tracy, Marion V. (Lohmuller), 71 of Pompton Plains formerly of Flemington on Thursday, June 28, 2007 widow of the late John (2004). Loving mother of Richard Stark, Patricia Hans and Barbara Stark, sister of Harold Lohmuller and grandmother of Jaclyn Hands. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 7, 2007 11 AM-2:30 PM at Renaissance Garden, Garden room at Cedar Crest Village, Pompton Plains. Funeral Service 12 noon. Final Disposition was private. Arrangements by the Richards Funeral Home, Riverdale.
Trappe, Donald Edward, 59, of West Milford formerly of Hackensack, passed away on Saturday October 6, 2007 at his residence where he lived with his loving mother Clara. He was a loyal employee of Myron Manufacturing of Maywood , where he worked for thirty eight years as a fork lift operator. He loved animals and they were always a great part of his life. All services were private under the direction of Richards Funeral Home, West Milford.
Turner, Florence E. (Doremus), age 80, of Hewitt formerly of Wyckoff, died Thursday, June 7, 2007. Mrs. Turner was a member of Newfoundland United Methodist Church and a charter member of Flotilla 10-13 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. She and her husband Richard Butler Turner were photographers in Wyckoff for many years. She is survived by her husband Richard, a son, William E. Turner of Hewitt, two daughters, Patricia A. Burns of West Milford and Alice D. Ackerson of Wayne, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Monday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 10:00 AM at the Richards Funeral Home. Interment
Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson. Donations to Hospice of NJ, 400 Broardacres Drive, 4th Floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 or Flotilla U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 10-13, c/o Pat Ermilio, 457 George Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
Turner, Richard Butler, 83, of Hewitt formerly of Wyckoff on Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Before retiring he was a self-employed photographer in Wyckoff. Mr. Turner was a charter member of US Coast Guard Auxiliary of Flotilla 10-13, an exempt fireman-Wyckoff Fire Dept Co. # 1, established and managed Wyckoff Fire Dept Band, a lifetime member of Wyckoff Lions Club, Wyckoff Chamber of Commerce, Ambulance Corp, Elks, Wyckoff Reformed Church and Newfoundland United Methodist Church. He was a civilian volunteer in the US Army Aircraft Warning Service. Surviving is a son, William E. Turner of Hewitt, two daughters, Patricia A. Burns of West Milford and Alice D. Ackerson of Wayne, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Florence (Doremus) (6/7/2007) and his parents Richard B., Sr. and Laura (Butler) Turner. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Sunday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 16, 2007 at 9:30 AM at the Richards Funeral Home. Interment
Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Paterson. In lieu of flowers donations to US Coast Guard Auxiliary of Flotilla 10-13, C/o Pat Ermilio, 457 George Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
Tyers, Caroline M. (Klein), 83, of West Milford (4 years), NJ formerly of Manchester Township (20 yrs) on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Mrs. Tyers was a retired head teller for Staten Island Savings Bank, NY. Surviving are a son, Paul Tyers of High Bridge, NJ, a daughter, Karen Ronne of Greenwood Lake, NY, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Her husband John (2006) predeceased her. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-8:30 PM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 8:30 P.M. at Richards Funeral Home, West Milford, NJ. Interment
Wednesday 12 noon in the Brigadier Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veteran's Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations to Atlantic City Rescue Mission, PO Box 5358, Atlantic City, NJ 08404-5358 would be appreciated.
Ugrovics, Joseph G. age 77 of West Milford on Sunday, January 6, 2008. A resident of West Milford for the past 47 years, having moved here from Garfield. Mr. Ugrovics was a former fire chief for the Macopin Fire Co. # 4 of West Milford and a truck driver for Mead-Wilbert of Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Monks Ugrovics; three sons, Joseph W. of Hewitt, Scott L. of Branchville and Kevin P. of West Milford; two daughters, Debra L. Ugrovics of Bloomingdale and Kimberly Taylor of Hamburg; one brother, Robert of Manchester, NJ; one sister, Lila Amerspeck of Jefferson Township. Six grandchildren also survive. Firemen’s Service on Wednesday, January 9 at 8 PM at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Disposition is private. Friends may call on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Macopin Fire Co. # 4, 1358 Macopin Road, West Milford, NJ 07480.
Utter, William R. "Bob", age 73, of West Milford died Friday, January 19, 2007 at Chilton Memorial Hospital, Pequannock. He has been a resident of West Milford for the past 32 years and was previously from Pompton Lakes. Until is retirement, Mr. Utter was employed as a truck mechanic for West Milford Haulage, West Milford. Surviving are his wife, Barbara A. (Van Dyke) Utter; his mother, Ida Mae (Crane) Utter; two brothers, David A. of Landing, NJ and Richard C. of West Milford; one sister, Carolyn J. Martin of Wichita, KS and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Utter was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Montanye in 2003. Funeral services on Thursday, January 25 from the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford at 10:30 AM. Rev. Dr. Janet Macgregor-Williams will officiate. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Interment
Cedar Heights Cemetery, West Milford.
Van Dunk, Donald S., age 52, a retired mason from Haskell on Monday, January 14, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Van Dunk was a resident of Haskell for the past 3 years moving here from Ringwood, NJ. Surviving are two sons, Joshua of Haskell and Donald of CA; two daughters, Michelle and Lafon Van Dunk both of CA; three brothers, Jose Torres and Aron Van Dunk both of Ringwood and James H. DeGroot of Haskell; one sister, Sandra Van Dunk of Ringwood; two grandchildren, Alexis Sanjulian and Donald Arthur Van Dunk. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Thursday, January 17 from 7 to 9 PM. Funeral Service at 8:30 PM. Disposition is private.
Vanker, Helen R. (Wright), age 52, a retail clerk for B. J.'s Wholesale Club, Riverdale, died Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Wanaque, NJ. Mrs. Vanker lived in West Milford for 28 years and was previously from Butler. She is survived by her husband Paul, two daughters Heather Vanker of Parsippany, NJ and Nicole Vanker of West Milford, NJ and a grandson Alexander. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Rabbit) Wright. Funeral services will be held Monday (March 19) 10 AM at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Rev. Richard Harris will be officiating. Private cremation to follow. Visiting Sunday (March 18) 2-4 & 7-9PM.
Velebir, Craig R., age 23, a construction worker, died Thursday, February 8, 2007. He was a 2001 graduate of West Milford High School. Mr. Velebir was a lifelong resident of West Milford. He is survived by his father, Robert Velebir of West Milford; his mother, Candace (Halma) Link and stepfather John Link of Hewitt; a brother, Steven Velebir of Lincoln Park, NJ; paternal grandfather, Stephen Velebir of Wayne, NJ; maternal grandmother Anne Halma of Wyckoff, NJ; a nephew "Stevie" Velebir; also survived by several aunts and uncles. He was the son of Robert Velebir and Candace (Halma) Link. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Sunday (2/11) from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 12, 2007 at 10:00 AM at the Richards Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Janet Macgregor-Williams of West Milford Presbyterian Church will be officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Heights Cemetery in West Milford.
Villa, Ana M. (Magnaye) 92, a homemaker, died Monday, January 15, 2007 at her home in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. Mrs. Villa lived in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey for 12 years and was previously from Long Island. Born in the Philippines, she came to the United States in 1977. She is survived by four sons, Pablo of Pompton Lakes, NJ, Rolando of Pompton Lakes, NJ, Jose, Jr. of Binghamton, NY, Oscar of Long Island, NY; four daughters, Isabelita Baniqued of Pompton Lakes, NJ, Iluminada De Castro of the Philippines, Erlinda Gagui of Astoria, NY, Trini Sarmiento of LasVegas, NV; ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose, and a son, Guillermo Villa. She was born the daughter of Julian and Estefana (Estolano) Magnaye. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Thursday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Liturgy Friday,10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Pompton Lakes. Cremation private.
Vreeland, Geraldine F. (Brinster), 46, a billing & coding manager for Pediatric Arts of Northern NJ, Butler, died Sunday, July 1, 2007 at her home in Vernon, NJ. Mrs. Vreeland lived in Vernon, NJ for 17 years and was previously from Highland Lakes. She is survived by her husband Randall, a son Byron Tiritilli of Newton, NJ, two step-sons Jake and Kyle Vreeland both of Hewitt, NJ, three brothers, Stanley Brinster of Savannah, GA, Raymond and Steven Brinster of Vernon, NJ, four sisters, Elaine Groves of San Francisco, CA, Bernadette Trainor of West Milford, NJ, Kathleen Vreeland of Vernon, NJ and Theresa Fatula of Milford, PA, also a granddaughter, Amber Rose Tiritilli. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Marion (Burzinski) Brinster. The family will receive friends at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Thursday (7/5) from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Memorial service will be held Friday, July 6, 2007 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt at 11 AM.
Walsh, James M. , 75, a retired banker for PNC Bank, West Paterson, on Monday, September 10, 2007 at Chilton Hospital in Pequannock, N J.Mr. Walsh was a 41 year resident of Kinnelon, NJ and was previously from Newton, Mass. He is survived by a son, Steven and his wife Deborah of Vernon, two daughters, Carol and her husband Craig of Vernon, Jeannie Shuster and husband, Gavin Geiger of Lebanon, a brother, Peter Walsh of Phoenix, AZ, a sister, Catherine Gordon of NH, two grandchildren, Brian Shuster and Sarah Walsh and his significant other, Nola Grayback. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley (2002) and a son, John (2005). He was born in Massachusetts the son of the late Martin and Catherine (McDonough) Walsh. He was a past member of the National Guard. Funeral services 11:00 AM, Friday, September 14, 2007 at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Final disposition private. Friends may call Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Warren, Eleanor (Manza), age 80, died Sunday, March 18, 2007 at her home in Riverdale, NJ. Mrs. Warren was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Pompton Lakes. She lived in Riverdale for 58 years and was the daughter of James and Jennie (Harty) Manza. She is survived by a son Charles J. of Round Rock, TX, four grandchildren and, one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, her daughter Diana Baumann and a brother John Manza. Visitation will be held at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale Wednesday 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Liturgy 10:00 AM Thursday, March 22, 2007 at St. Mary’s Church, Pompton Lakes. Interment
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.
Weaver, Pamela Jean (Davino), 38, of West Milford on Monday, September 10, 2007 at Cancer Treatment of America in Zion, Illinois. Mrs. Weaver was a member of Marshall Hill PTA, a team Mom for son's West Milford Football teams, Greenwood Forest Vol. Fire Co. Ladies Aux. (1990-95). Surviving are her husband William, two sons, William R. and Matthew C. her parents, Nunzio J. and Arlene J. (Peterson) Davino, a sister, Claudia L. Davino all of West Milford. Born in Hackensack, she was a life long resident of West Milford. Visiting at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Thursday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Liturgy Friday, 10:30 AM at St. Joseph's Church, West Milford. Friends meet directly at church. Interment
in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Richards Funeral Home, FBO Pamela Weaver, c/o Columbia Bank, 1501 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ 07480 would be appreciated.
Wedemeier, Elizabeth J. (Jelden), 69, of Pompton Lakes, died Thursday, August 2, 2007 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Mrs. Wedemeier lived in Pompton Lakes, NJ for 20 years and was previously from Vernon. She was the daughter of Ernest and Susan Jelden. Beloved wife of Frederick Sr. also surviving are her sons, Eric and Frederick Jr., a sister, Margaret Buys, and four grandchildren. Funeral services Monday, August 6, 2007 at 10:00 AM at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment
George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Whittaker, Isabel, 87, a homemaker , died Sunday, February 18, 2007 at Chilton Hospital in Pequannock, NJ. Mrs. Whittaker lived in Haskell for 8 years and was previously from Butler. She is survived by her long time friend, Russell Banta. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Whittaker. Visitation will be held at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Friday from 2-4 PM. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 11:00 AM. Interment
Ponds Cemetery, Oakland.
Wilke, Kenneth W., 63, a shipping and receiving clerk for The Printers Place, Montclair, died Monday, October 1, 2007 at Care One in Wayne, New Jersey. Mr. Wilke lived in Butler, New Jersey for 15 years and was previously from Linden. He was born in Elizabeth, the son of Otto and Irene (Ruby) Wilke. He served in the Army during the Vietnam Era. He is survived by two sisters, Diana Coutts of Kinnelon and Barbara Jordan of Belford and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 12:00 Noon Thursday, October 4, 2007 at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale. Interment
Rose Hill Cemetery, Linden. Friends may call Thursday from 10AM to 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers donations to Care Alternatives Hospice, 70 Jackson Dr., Suite 200, Cranford, NJ 07016 would be appreciated.
Wilkie, Margot E. (Brown) 83, a homemaker, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock, New Jersey. Ms. Wilkie lived in Bloomingdale, New Jersey for 7 years and was previously from Butler. She is survived by her two sons, John Rusnak of Florida and Daniel Rusnak of Virginia; two daughters, Diana Osterhoudt of Bloomingdale, NJ and Margot Oyster of Florida. She was pre-deceased by a son Terrance Rusnak (2000). She was the daughter of Asa and Amanda (Mayer) Brown. Friends may call at the Richards Funeral Home, 4 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale on Monday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral services Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Richards Funeral Home, Riverdale. Interment
Brown Cemetery, Butler.
Willmott, Frederick W., 89, a retired bank officer for Manufactures Hanover Bank, NYC, on Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Born in Weehawken to the late William and Barbara (Lachenauer) he lived in Union City before moving to West Milford 33 years ago. Mr. Willmott was a World War II Army veteran, attaining the rank of T-5 and a member of the West Milford American Legion. He is survived by his wife Dorothy (Donald), a daughter-in-law, Karen Willmott, a sister, Barbara Barrett, a granddaughter, Denise Masanko and two great grandchildren, Alexei and Zander Masanko. He was predeceased by a son Fred, a grandson Richard Willmott and a great grandson Dominick Masanko. Funeral services Monday, 11 AM at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford. Interment
Cedar Heights Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 10-11AM.
Wood, Beatrice L. (Martins), age 57, of West Milford died on Friday, February 16, 2007 at the Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ. She was the dauthter of Lionel V. and Maria R. (Lacerda) Martins, she has been a resident of West Milford for 20 years moving here from Northvale, NJ. Mrs. Wood was a realtor with the Weichert Realtors of West Milford for 5 years. Mrs. Wood is survived by her husband, Andrew G.; four children, Andrew M., Jason M., Joseph M. and Alexis M. Wood all of West Milford; her mother, Maria R. (Lacerda) Martins; two sisters, Linda L. Martins of Watkins Glen, NY and Rose M. Ciriello of Whitehall, PA. Predeceased by her father, Lionel V. Martins and a brother Louis Martins. Visitation at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford on Monday (2/19) from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral liturgy on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Hewitt at 9:15 AM. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 669 Littleton Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054-4834.
Zerbe, Dawn C. (Ciancia) age 46 of Wayne on Friday, March 30, 2007 in Morristown Memorial Hospital. Dawn Zerbe lived in West Milford (1989-2002) prior to moving to Wayne. She was the daughter of Frank A. Ciancia and Gloria Vivo Ciancia. She loved to work with silk flower arrangements. Dawn is survived by a daughter Erica A. Zerbe and her former husband and close friend Bob Zerbe of West Milford and a brother Tom Ciancia of Vero Beach, Fl.. Funeral liturgy 11:30AM Tuesday (4/3) at St.Joseph’s Church, West Milford. Interment
in the church cemetery. Visiting Monday (4/2) 2-4 & 7-9PM at the Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford.
