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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...
Lidia Orellana
Jun 9, 2018
.With a happy heart, and an always-ready laugh on hand, Lidia Orellana lived a lifefilled with humor. She could make you smile with a subtle line, a well-timed look, ora simple gesture that kept you on your toes and doubling over in laughter at anygiven moment.Born in Havana, Cuba, Lidia immigrated to the United States in the 1940s where shemet...
Juliet W. Griffin
Jun 8, 2018
Juliet W. Griffin – age 98 Born in Schenectady, NY, Mrs. Griffin lived in Maplewood, NJ, for many years. She was a graduate of Columbia High School and a 1941 graduate of Wilson College, Chambersburg. Prior to her marriage, she was employed in the commercial department of New Jersey Bell Telephone Co., ending her career as business office supervisor in...
Robert C. Bresenhan
May 13, 2018
Robert C. Bresenhan Sr. Cranford resident, loving husband, father and grandfatherRobert C. Bresenhan Sr., 83, of Cranford, NJ and Charleston SC, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ.Born in Clearco, WV, raised in Baltimore, MD, where he met his wife Frances (nee Chewning), he and Frances raised their...
Robert Bob Daly
May 7, 2018
It is with great sadness the family of Bob Daly announces his passing after an unexpected brain aneurysm on Monday, May 7th, 2018. Bob was 39 years old. He will be lovingly remembered by his father, Neil Daly, his mother, Carole Johansen and his brother Mike Daly. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Patricia and John Malazdra,...
George Graydon Curtis
May 5, 2018
George Graydon Curtis, 82, of Westfield passed away on Saturday, May 5 at the Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care in Scotch Plains. Don was born on January 4, 1936 in Rochester, New York, the only child of the late George Graydon, Sr. and Dorothea Smith Curtis. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from the University...
Robert E Wyckoff
May 5, 2018
Robert E. Wyckoff Former Mountainside Councilman, Fire Chief, and Director of Public WorksRobert E. Wyckoff, 80, of Mountainside, NJ, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday May 5, 2018. Robert's visitation will be Tuesday May 8th, from 2-4 and 7-9PM at Gray Funeral Home, 318 E. Broad St., Westfield. His funeral mass will be...
Gabor "Gabe" Kardos
Apr 28, 2018
Gabor "Gabe" Kardos, 72Gabor "Gabe" Kardos, 72, resident of Mountainside, known locally as the "Poem & Pen Man", passed away on April 28, 2018.Born in Hungary in 1945, he moved to the US in 1957. He served in the US Army in the 24th Infantry Division. Gabe married his high school sweetheart, Sharyn (neé Hawkins), whom he met in 1961;...
Frank A. Cutler
Apr 18, 2018
FRANK A. CUTLER Jr.Long-time Westfield resident, Frank A. Cutler Jr., 97, passed away on April 18, 2018 in his sleep. Born in 1920 in Pana, Illinois, he was the youngest of seven children. He excelled at math and science at Pana( IL) Township High School. He also spent time playing the oboe in the school orchestra, and participating in the...
Margaretha G. Hoogsteen
Apr 15, 2018
Margaretha Geessiena Hoogsteen, (formerly of Westfield, NJ and Waretown, NJ), age 89, unexpectedly passed away with her family at her side in Morristown Medical Center in Morristown NJ on April 15, 2018. Margaret was born on November 26, 1928 in Bedum, The Netherlands. She earned her Teacher's Certificates and taught farm children in a small farming village school in the...
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