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Charlotte M. Ruszkowski
Aug 26, 2018
Charlotte Marie Ruszkowski (Sarnosky), 88, of Cranford, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 26 at Dr Phillips Hospital in Orlando, Florida after spending a wonderful week with her loving family in Walt Disney World. Charlotte was born in Bayonne in 1929 to loving parents and had one younger sister, Helen Nielsen. Charlotte moved to Cranford in 1943 and has...
Terrence M Farley
Aug 25, 2018
Terrence M. Farley, a Limited Partner at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. and resident of Basking Ridge, NJ, formerly of Westfield, NJ, died on August 25, 2018. He was 88. He was born March 6, 1930 in New York City, the second son of Terrence and Mary Farley. He was predeceased by his brother, Russell. He was educated at New...
Gerda W. Hollingsworth
Aug 7, 2018
Gerda W. Hollingsworth, (nee Opfer) passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 with family and friends by her side. Born on May 12, 1925, to parents Wilhelm & Emilie Opfer (Koch). She was the beloved wife to the late Edward B. Hollingsworth. Mrs. Hollingsworth was born in Langenberg, Germany. She met her husband Edward while he was stationed in Germany....
Mark William Petrilla
Aug 3, 2018
Mark William Petrilla, 66, of Cranford, NJ, passed away, Friday, August 4, 2018, surrounded by family. Mark was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ where he graduated in 1971 from Thomas Edison Voc-Tech High School. He worked as a marine engine mechanic at Lehman Power in Linden, NJ, served the East Orange community as an EMT and most recently worked...
Dolores (Nee Tedesco) Koller
Jul 28, 2018
KOLLER, Dolores (nee Tedesco), 89, on July 28, 2018, Beloved wife of the late Rev. Walter E. Koller,Devoted mother of Walter J. Koller (Christine Waldron),loving grandmother of Cora, dear step sister of RudolphNovotny. Graduate of Queens College, NY, retired English teacher in the Cheltenham, PA School District. Her grave-side service will be 12:30PM August 2, 2018, in the Amityville Cemetery,...
Olive Stoker Tice
Jul 23, 2018
Olive Louise Stoker Tice (known as ' Ollie'), was born on November 5, 1917 in Auburn, NY andpassed away at the age of 100 on July 23, 2018 in Basking Ridge, NJ. She graduated fromRussell Sage College in 1939 and was married for 58 years to Edward Allen Tice who passedaway in 1999. She is survived by her children, Stephen...
Anna Mary Herbst
Jul 20, 2018
Anna Mary Herbst, 90, loving care giver to parents and veterans, licensed hairdresser, active participant in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, enthusiastic baker, passed away in her sleep on July 20, 2018 at the Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center in Hillsboro, New Jersey. Anna resided for almost 20 years at the Gill Sr. Citizens apartments in Cranford.Anna Mary Herbst and her...
Frances C. Brader
Jul 18, 2018
Frances C. Brader (nee Brown), 94, of Mountainside, passed away on July 18, 2018.Frances' visitation will be on Friday July 20th from 6 to 8 PM, at Gray Funeral Home, 318 E. Broad St., Westfield, where her funeral service will begin at 10AM, Saturday, July 21, 2018. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. Fran, an avid gardener, was a...
Constantina "Tina" Orellana
Jul 16, 2018
Tina Orellana was born in Manhattan, New York, moving to Elizabeth New Jersey where she lived most of her life. She was a career accountant working in the New York City construction industry. She leaves behind a son, Manuel Orellana, a daughter, Marrissa Eich, and 2 grandchildren, Jean Eich and Michael EichTina's funeral will take place on Friday, July 20th,...
Richard Townley Weldon
Jul 12, 2018
Richard Townley Weldon. 74, of Westfield and Mantoloking, passed away on Thursday July 12, 2018 at his residence in Mantoloking. Richard's Life Celebration will be Monday July 16th from 3:00-6:00PM at Gray Funeral Home, 318 E.Broad St., Westfield. Private funeral services with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Brielle, NJ will be on Tuesday July 17, 2018.Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com to offer...
Walter H. Ditzel
Jul 10, 2018
Walter Ditzel, Jr.Walter Ditzel, Jr., long time resident of Cranford, NJ, passed away on July 10, 2018 at 98 years of age. Walter served his country in the Army's 811th Tank Destroying Unit during World War II. After the war, Walter wed Elsie Mandoni, beginning their 55 year marriage.Walter was an avid sportsman and member of the VFW and the...
Wanda F. Solosy
Jul 9, 2018
WANDA F. SOLOSY, 89, formerly of Mountainside, NJ, died Monday July 9, 2018,In Newberry, SC. Wanda's visitation will be from 4:00-8:00PM Friday July 13th,at Gray Funeral Home, 318 E. Broad St, Westfield. Her funeral mass will be celebrated at 10AM Saturday July 14, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Mountainside Interment will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery,...
John R. "Jack" Coogan
Jul 8, 2018
John R. "Jack"Coogan Sr., 86, of Cranford and Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 surrounded by his family. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at the wake at Gray Memorial Funeral Homes, 12 Springfield Avenue in Cranford on Thursday, July 12 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and join with us in a mass honoring...
Inez V. Iwanyshyn
Jul 1, 2018
Inez V. Iwanyshyn, 96, of Mountainside, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Centerfor Hope Hospice, Peggy's House in Scotch Plains, surrounded by her family. She was bornSeptember 29, 1921 to parents Ingeborg (Olsen) and Johannes Mathisen. She was a long timeresident of Cranford before moving to Mountainside in 1974.Inez is survived by her loving husband of 75 years, John...
Edith L. Gallagher
Jun 30, 2018
Edith L. Gallagher (Giesler), 85 of Seaside Park, NJ passed away on June 30, 2018 at homesurrounded by her loving family. Edith was born in Elizabeth, NJ and raised in Roselle, NJ where she graduated from AbrahamClark High School in 1951. She lived in Roselle where she raised her family until 1983 whenshe moved to Cranford, NJ. She retired with...
Margaret Hamilton Di Lollo
Jun 28, 2018
Margaret Hamilton "Peg" DiLollo, 87, of Elizabeth, died Thursday June 28, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Peg's Life Celebration will be from 2-4 and 7-9PM Sunday July 1st, at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Ave., Cranford, where her funeral service will begin at 10AM Monday July 2, 2018. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield....
Barbara S. O'Desky
Jun 27, 2018
BARBARA S. JEWETT O'DESKY Barbara S. O'Desky of Bridgewater, and wife of the late Sheldon O'Desky, passed away on June 27, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. O'Desky was also predeceased by her former husbands Nicholas J. Ruggiano and Francis I. Haltli. Ms. O'Desky was born in Passaic, NJ in 1942. Ms. O'Desky was raised in Westfield, NJ, and graduated...
Margaret Mary (Nee Mcallister) Ward
Jun 25, 2018
Margaret Ward, 75, Multifaceted Wife, Mother, Computer Programmer and Merchant.Margaret Ward, of Westfield, passed away peacefully at home on June 25th after a 6 year battle withcancer.Intellectually curious and creative her entire life, Margaret was first an English teacher, following hergraduation from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1964. In 1966, Margaret married Kenneth Ward of the samecollege class, and in 1975...
Betty Schenck
Jun 23, 2018
Betty Hanshew Schenck passed away on June 23 in Venice, Florida. She was born on July 6, 1929, the daughter of the late Marjorie and Frank Hanshew. Betty grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, attended the local schools and graduated from Skidmore College. An accomplished artist, she became an art teacher and for many years was the head of the...
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