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Leonard A. Falkowski
Nov 4, 2010
Leonard A. Falkowski died in his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 4, 2010. He was 88. Visitation will be Thursday, November 11, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at Gray's Funeral Home, 12 Spriengfield Ave., in Cranford. A Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 12, at St. Michael Church in Cranford. Entombment is in...

William A. Bennis
Nov 2, 2010
WILLIAM ARTHUR BENNIS Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend William A. "Bill" Bennis passed away peacefully at his home in Cranford with his loving family on Tuesday November 2, 2010 at the age of 81. Visitation will be 7-9 PM Thursday November 4, 2010 at Gray Funeral Home, 318 E. Broad Street, Westfield (www.grayfuneralhomes.com to sign guest book). Funeral...

Diane Reeve Wetzel
Nov 2, 2010
Diane Reeve Wetzel, age 50, died on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at her residence in Elizabeth Port, NJ. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she grew up in Westfield before moving to Elizabeth. In Roosevelt Junior High School and Westfield High School, Diane was an active member of the drama department and received several awards for her abilities. Diane was in...

Manuel Da Silva Ferreira
Oct 28, 2010
Mr. Manuel da Silva Ferreira, 81, of Manchester, NJ, passed away Thursday, October 28th, 2010 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Mr. Ferreira was born in Valenca, do Minho, Portugal , lived in Manchester many years. Surviving are Sisters, Irene (Antonio) Duraes , Ida (Jose) Miranda, Maria (Jose) Dolores Rodregues, Maria (Carlos) Lourdes Cunha and brothers Mario (Frances)Ferreira, Albino...

Lydia H. M. Bredlau
Oct 24, 2010
Lydia Helene Mange Bredlau, 62 Wife, Mother, Sister and Grandmother passed away peacefully at her home in Stillwater, NJ on October 24, 2010 after fighting a valiant battle against ovarian cancer. Her loving husband and best friend, Peter J. Bredlau was there to hold her hand. Memorial Visitation, 2:00-5:00 PM Friday November 5, 2010, Gray Funeral Home, 318 E. Broad...

Anne P. Anderson
Oct 23, 2010
Anne P. Anderson (nee Curran), 76, of Cranford, NJ passed away on Saturday, October 23rd at her residence in St. Mary's, Georgia. A memorial mass is scheduled for Friday, November 5, 2010 at 9:30am at St. Michael's Church in Cranford. The family will be receiving visitors at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Ave. Cranford on Thursday, November 4th, from...

Ruth Barbara Schweizer
Oct 22, 2010
Ruth B. Sturm Schweizer: (Age 97) Died on October 22, 2010 in Silver Spring Maryland. Resident of Cranford for the past 70 years. Born in Peoria IL and later resided in Brooklyn NY, and Union NJ. She graduated from James Madison HS in Brooklyn and worked as secretary in NYC for Sturm Dahlberg Co. Married 45 years to the late...

Robert D. Millar
Oct 21, 2010
Robert David Millar, 92, a 63 year resident of Cranford, died Thursday October 21, 2010 at his residence. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 PM Sunday October 24, 2010, at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, where the funeral service will begin at 10 AM Monday October 25, 2010. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Elizabeth. Mr. Millar...

Ellen Jean Anthony
Oct 21, 2010
Ellen J. Anthony, 92; Homemaker and Volunteer Ellen J. Anthony, 92, died on October 21, 2010 at Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge. Prior to moving to Basking Ridge, Ellen lived in Westfield from 1950 to 1996. For over 50 years Ellen was married to Ralph F. Anthony who died in 1996. Born in Newark, New Jersey on March 12, 1918,...

Paul Argiriou
Oct 17, 2010
Paul Argiriou, 84, of Cranford, died Sunday October 17, 2010. Born in Greece, he was a restaurant owner in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his daughter: Kathy A. Lewis and her husband Peter of Cranford, two grandchildren: Alex and Joseph, and a brother Nicholas. Services are private. Arrangements by Gray's Westfield.

Marian Edith Schroppe
Oct 11, 2010
Marian Edith Schroppe Storyteller 78 ã Marian E. Schroppe, 78, of Kenilworth, N.J. died suddenly, at home, Monday Oct. 11, 2010. A memorial service will be held Wednesday October 20th at 7:30 pm at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Ave. Cranford, N.J. Graduated from Emmaus Bible School and proceeded to do the Lord's work in remote areas of Alberta...

James C. Pidgeon
Oct 6, 2010
James C. Pidgeon, 67, of Cranford, died suddenly, on Wednesday October 6, 2010, at Overlook Hospital, Summit. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Sunday October 10, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, where freinds may sign the guest book at www.grayfuneralhomes.com. Mass of the Resurrection will be...

Sharon Derose
Oct 4, 2010
Sharon DeRose, 62, passed away on October 4, 2010 at Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, NJ. Born in Mount Vernon, NY to Abraham and Esther Rothman, Sharon spent her childhood in Mount Vernon and New Rochelle, NY. Married in 1972, Sharon and her husband Bob resided in New York and Massachusetts before finally settling in Westfield, NJ in...

John Michael Fedash
Oct 4, 2010
John Michael Fedash age 76 died on Monday October 4, 2010 at the Overlook Hospital. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Cranford for 46 years. He served our country in the United States Army in the Korean Conflict, where he taught English to Korean students. John was an art teacher for 35 years in the Cranford School System. In...

Kelly Ann Mahon Connolly
Sep 22, 2010
KellyAnn (Mahon) Connolly, 27, of Cranford died on September 22, 2010 in Beauregard Parish, LA. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Tuesday September 28, 2010, at Gray Memorial Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, (grayfuneralhomes.com to sign book). Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 9:30 AM Wednesday September 29, 2010 in St. Anne Catholic Church, 325 Second...

Carmela P. Beelitz
Sep 20, 2010
Carmela Paoletta Beelitz of Cranford, NJ formerly of Chestnut Ridge, NY died on Sept 20th at the age of 79. Viewing is Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 @ Grays Memorial Funeral Home in Cranford, NJ. Church Service is Thursday 9:30a @ St. Michaels church in Cranford. Carmela is survived by her husband Charlie Beelitz, 3 daughters - Debbie, Joan &...

Norma W. Bahr
Sep 15, 2010
Norma W. Bahr, a lifelong resident of New Jersey, passed away September 15, 2010 at her home in Toms River after a long illness. She was 86. Ms. Bahr was born in Roselle Park but spent much of her childhood raising corn and livestock on her family's farm in East Millstone. She studied accounting and business at Union College in...

Murrill B. Ostrander
Sep 12, 2010
Murrill B. "Mickey" Ostrander, 89, (also known by many as "Mrs.O"), a long time resident of Roselle Park, died at home on September 12, 2010. Born September 30, 1920, in Crockett, TX, Mickey settled in Roselle Park with her mother and graduated from RPHS in 1938. She worked on Wall Street as an accountant until her marriage to William Vroom...

George Richard Bucci
Aug 31, 2010
George Richard Bucci, 23, of Westfield, died Tuesday evening at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck NJ after a long illness. He was born April 10, 1987 in New York City, the son of Richard and Virginia Bucci. He attended Westfield schools and graduated from Westfield High School in 2005, where he was a member of Euterpe and was heard on...