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_____________________________________ Joseph S. Kocur
ROCKAWAY – Joseph S. Kocur died on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at St. Clare’s Hospital/Denville. He was 87.
Born in Rockaway, to Susie and Anthony, he was one of six children, Mary, Susie, Andy, Anna and Anthony Jr., all predeceased. Joseph “Joe” was a lifelong resident of Rockaway.
He served in the US Army during WWII.
Joe was a Proof Technician at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover for 32 years, retiring in 1980. He then went on to a second career as a business consultant for Norden Systems in Norwalk, CT. He had an inventive mind and held several patents. He was also an avid sportsman, who especially enjoyed trapshooting.
In 1965, Joe received a Department of the Army Decoration for Meritorious Civilian Service for saving the life of a coworker at Picatinny. The coworker was accidentally struck in the head by a recoiling 155mm gun. Although narrowly missing being injured himself, Joe overcame a state of shock and cradled the injured and bleeding coworker by the head, face down, using fingers to keep his throat open for breathing.
Joe was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Helen on March 25, 2010.
He is survived by his children Joseph G. of Panama City Beach, FL and Carol Wilk and her husband, Casey of Bergenfield, and his adored grandson, US Army 2nd Lt. Christopher Wilk and his wife Sarah of Augusta, GA, along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 6 at 9:15 a.m. from the Whitham - Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway to a funeral Mass at St. Cecilia’s Church, Rockaway at 10 a.m. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 2-6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Assn., Greater NJ Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Ste. 251, Denville, NJ 07834. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Mary Primich
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Mary Primich died on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Clare’s Hospital/Dover. She was 98.
Born in Czechoslovakia, she lived in New York before moving to Rockaway Twp. in 1940.
Mrs. Primich was a homemaker.
She was a member of Holy Wisdom Byzantine Catholic Church in Flanders where she was very active in the various church activities. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting and gardening.
She is survived by her four children, Michael W. of Rockaway Twp., Charles G. of Park City, UT, Mary Ann LaPiana of West Long Branch, and Daniel J. of Plainsboro; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 3 at 11:00 a.m. at Whitham - Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway. Interment at Locust Hill Cemetery, Dover. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Compassionate Care Hospice, 532 Lafayette Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871. Envelopes will be at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Eileen Marie Miceli
ROCKAWAY – Eileen Marie Miceli died on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Cornell Medical Center in NY after a brief illness. She was 80.
Born in Passaic, she lived in Clifton before moving to Rockaway 55 years ago.
Mrs. Miceli worked in Quality Control for Warner Lambert in Morris Plains for over 25 years, retiring in 1988.
She was a parishioner of St. Cecilia’s Church in Rockaway. Mrs. Miceli was a member of the St. Cecilia’s Rosary Society, Rockaway Borough Super Seniors, the Warner Lambert Retirees, and the Warner Lambert Bowling League. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Karl, and also belonged to the Family Motor Coach Assn. Mrs. Miceli had a passion for cooking and caring for her family.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Karl; her son, Dr. Robert Miceli and his wife Rosemary of Grantsville, UT; her daughter, Patricia Walker and her husband Thomas of Milford, PA; three loving sisters, Joan Hauser and her husband Henry of Manassas, VA, Nancy Eaton of Whiting, and Maryann Carroll of New Providence; a sister-in-law, Anna Ward; and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving her are six grandchildren, who were the apple of her eye, Jessica, Marcus, Kasey, Winter, Jonathan and Jackson.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 23 at 9:15 a.m. from Whitham - Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway to a funeral Mass at St. Cecilia’s Church, Rockaway at 10 a.m. Interment at St. Cecilia’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
For those who wish, contributions may be made to: National Pancreas Foundation, 101 Federal St., Floor 19, Ste. 1900, Boston, MA 02110. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Frances K. Byrnes
ROCKAWAY – Frances K. Byrnes died on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at St. Clare’s Hospital/Denville. She was 78.
Born in Jersey City, she lived in Florham Park before moving to Rockaway 9 years ago.
Mrs. Byrnes was a homemaker.
She was predeceased by her husband Michael J., Sr. in 2005.
She is survived by her daughter Kathryn A. Byrnes of Short Hills; two sons, Michael J. of Wyckoff, and Gregory of Teaneck; and two grandchildren, Mckenzie and Sean.
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Rockaway. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Visiting hours will be held at the Whitham - Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway prior to the Mass on Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
_____________________________________ James Patrick Nestor
ROCKAWAY TWP. – James Patrick Nestor died on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Clare’s Hospital/Dover. He was 82.
Born in New York City, NY he resided in Rockaway Twp. for the last 45 years.
He served in the Marines during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Nestor worked in shipping and receiving for Electrospec in Dover before his retirement in 1992.
He was a parishioner of St. Cecilia’s Church in Rockaway where he was a Choir member for 30 years, a Senior Altar Server and member of the Seniors club. He previously coached Little League and soccer teams. Mr. Nestor was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 60 years, a past president of the White Meadow Lake Seniors, and a volunteer at the Faith Soup Kitchen in Dover. An avid Yankee fan, he chose his hospital based on the availability of the YES network.
He was predeceased by his brother John, and sisters Gertrude Struble, Helen Wilson and Ann Nestor.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Helen; two sons, Charles and his wife Melissa of Rockaway, and James and his wife Karin of Rodeo, CA; brother, Lawrence Nestor; sister, Sarah Moran; and four grandchildren, CJ, Alex, Mickey and Jackson Nestor.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 30 at 9:15 a.m. from the Whitham - Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway to a funeral Mass at St. Cecilia’s Church, Rockaway at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Cecilia’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. only.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Faith Kitchen, Trinity Lutheran Church, 123 East Blackwell St, Dover, NJ 07801. Envelopes will be at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Ruth Mary Smith
ROCKAWAY – Ruth Mary Smith died on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. She was 83.
Born in Dickson City, PA, she lived in Rockaway for over 50 years.
Mrs. Smith was a parishioner of St. Cecilia’s Church in Rockaway.
She was predeceased by her husband George A. in 1985.
She is survived by three sons, George B. and his wife Eugina of Rockaway, Robert G. of West Orange and James P. and his wife Lynda of Hackettstown; a daughter Ruth M. Dickey of Missouri; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Whitham - Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: American Diabetes Assn. (www.diabetes.org), P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Anastasia (Hazel) Sinclair
SOUTHERN PINES, NC – Anastasia (Hazel) Sinclair, 92, died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at First Health of the Carolinas Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.
Mrs. Sinclair was born in 1918 in Jermyn, PA to the late Anthony and Eva Kuzma Franchak.
She was always an active member of the Orthodox faith in churches in PA, NY, NJ and FL. After moving to Southern Pines, NC she became a member of Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church in Raleigh.
She is survived by her daughter Dolores Paterno of St. Petersburg, FL; two sons Raymond and his wife Suzanne of Southern Pines, NC and John and his wife Lida of Ann Arbor, MI; a brother Joseph Franchak of Rockaway; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway. Interment will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul R.O. Cemetery, Randolph. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, prior to the funeral, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. only at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Stephen J. Royek
ROCKAWAY – Stephen J. Royek died on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Kessler Rehabilitation Center in Chester. He was 85.
Born in Rockaway he was a lifelong resident.
Mr. Royek was an inventory manager with L.E. Carpenter in Wharton for 41 years before retiring in 1986.
He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Rockaway and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Dover. Mr. Royek was also an avid Bingo player.
He was predeceased by his wife Pietrina in 2007.
He is survived by two sons, Stephen A. and his wife Linda of Mt. Laurel, and Peter and his wife Susan of Rockaway Twp.; his sister, Mary Hueston of Palm Bay, FL; and two granddaughters Megan and Molly Royek.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 16 at 9:15 a.m. from the Whitham - Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway to a funeral Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Rockaway at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Locust Hill Cemetery, Dover. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 - 4 and 7 -9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Sacred Heart School, 40 E. Main St., Rockaway, NJ 07866. Envelopes will be at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ William T. Cosgrove, Sr.
ROCKAWAY – William T. Cosgrove, Sr., 68, died on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, PA.
Born and raised in Paterson, he lived in Rockaway for the last 43 years.
Mr. Cosgrove was a manager with Pathmark Supermarkets for 40 years, retiring in 2005.
He was a member of the St. Luke’s Church in Paterson and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Stroudsburg, PA.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elizabeth; daughter, Lisa Kaus and her husband James of Stewartsville; son, William T., Jr. of Rockaway; two grandsons, James and Joseph Kaus; cousins, Judy and Maryann Hart; and his beloved pet, Fergi.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 15 at 9:15 a.m. from the Whitham - Kanapaux Funeral Home to a funeral Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Rockaway at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 -4 and 7 -9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: American Heart/Stroke Assn., 1 Union St. Ste. 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Envelopes will be at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Charles J. Stabile
GLADSTONE – Charles J. Stabile, 81, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Morristown Memorial Hospital.
Born in Newark and raised in Roseland, he lived in Rockaway Borough most of his life before moving to Bryan Manor in Gladstone five years ago.
Mr. Stabile was a technician with PSE&G for over 30 years. After his retirement, he worked as a crossing guard in Rockaway Borough.
He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was a member of the Rockaway Boro Seniors, American Legion Post 175 of Rockaway, and the V.F.W.
He was predeceased by his daughter Shirley in 1996.
He is survived by three daughters, Debbie Nicholson of Hillsborough, Nancy Rosa and her husband Samuel of Budd Lake, and Donna Davis and her husband Hal of Marina del Rey, CA; three grandchildren, Linda, Jimi and Danielle; and two great-grandchildren, Michael and Kaiden.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, July 10 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Whitham - Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway. Private cremation service will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: American Heart Assn., 1 Union St. Ste. 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Envelopes will be at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Joseph B. "Sonny" Barilla, Sr.
ROCKAWAY – Joseph B. “Sonny” Barilla Sr., 88, died on Monday, July 5, 2010 at Pine Acres in Madison.
He was born and raised in Newark and previously lived at the Carriage Club in Mt. Arlington for two years before moving to Victoria Mews in Boonton Twp. two years ago.
Mr. Barilla was a Dental Technician with the U.S. Government for 30 years, retiring in 1975. He also worked at Automatic Switch in Florham Park for 15 years, retiring in 1990.
He served in the Army during WWII.
He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Rockaway and a member of American Legion Post 43 in Madison where he served as Past-Commander and Chaplain, American Legion Post 351 in Seaside Heights and the 40 & 8 Club of Wharton.
He was predeceased by his wife Betty in 2004.
He is survived by his son, Joseph Jr. and his wife Cindy of Parsippany; son, Frank and his wife Noree of Rockaway Twp.; son, Mark of Miami, FL; three sisters, Rose Testa, Marie Orgo and Anna Caporaso; six brothers, Dominick, Vito, Dicky, Jerry, Anthony and Frank; five grandchildren, Joseph Barilla, Aimee Kronmiller, and Robert, Julie and Emma Barilla; and a great-grandson Lucas Daniel Kronmiller.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 9 at 9:15 a.m. from Whitham - Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway to a funeral Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Rockaway at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Vincent’s Cemetery in Madison. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Dennis C. Whalen
ROCKAWAY – Dennis C. Whalen, 92, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Morris View Nursing Home in Morris Twp.
Born in Elizabeth, he previously lived in Paterson, and in Rockaway for 28 years.
Mr. Whalen was a self-employed painter for 48 years, retiring in 1998.
He served in the Army during WWII.
He was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for the past 54 years. Mr. Whalen had a great love for animals, especially dogs, and would never turn down the opportunity to help a stray in need.
He was predeceased by his wife Catherine in 1974 and his beloved great-grandson Owen Christopher in 2004.
He is survived by his daughter, Denise Nickel and her husband Ken of Rockaway; his sister Adeline Bross of Texas; three grandchildren, Bryan Nickel and his wife Robin, Brett Nickel and his wife Rebecca and Brenna Nickel; and three great-grandchildren, Sam, Mira and Keelie Nickel.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 12 at 11:00 a.m. at the Whitham - Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Avenue, Rockaway. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. only.
In lieu of flowers, envelopes for donations will be available at the funeral home for AA – Intergroup; or the March of Dimes, Attn: DRFR, 1275 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605.
_____________________________________ John J. Wolosin
LAKELAND, FL – John J. Wolosin, 87, passed away Saturday June 5, 2010 after a short illness in Florida.
He had previously resided in Rockaway.
He was predeceased by his wife Georgianna.
Survived by his daughter, Joanna O’Connor and her husband Robert of Manasquan; his son, John and his wife Catherine of Plant City, FL; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; his brother Stephen and his wife Jean; and his sister Jen Olenowski; and 16 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June10 at 9:15 a.m. from Whitham - Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Avenue, Rockaway to a funeral Mass at St. Cecilia’s Church at 10 a.m. Interment to be held privately. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. only at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Edith L. Carr
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Edith L. Carr, 84, died Saturday May 29, 2010 at home.
Born in Millinocket, Maine, she moved to Rockaway Twp. 57 years ago.
Mrs. Carr was a homemaker.
She was predeceased by her husband Clarence in 2001; her son, Dale Carr in 2002 and her daughter, Christine Anderson in 2004.
She is survived by two sons, Andrew and Bradley Carr; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at Marcella Union Cemetery, Rockaway on Wednesday, June 2 at 10:00 am.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 1 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm only at Whitham - Kanapaux Funeral Home, Inc., 20 Keller Avenue, Rockaway, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Dialysis Center of Northwest Jersey, P.O. Box 66 Succasunna, NJ 07876. Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Steven M. Wendt
WHARTON – Steven M. Wendt, 52, died Tuesday after a long illness at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Clare’s Hospital Dover.
Born in Bayshore, NY he lived in Rockaway Twp. before moving to Wharton nine years ago.
He was predeceased by his father John J. in 1975.
He is survived by his mother, Gloria Wendt of Wharton; two brothers, Michael and his wife Karen of Lake Hopatcong and Richard and his wife Lisa of York, PA; two nephews, Alex and Corey; and an uncle, Bruce Yancey and his wife Connie of Fayetteville, NY.
A funeral Mass will be held Monday May 24, at St. Cecilia’s Church, Rockaway at 10:00 a.m. The visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. only at Whitham- Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave. Rockaway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or a charity of choice.
_____________________________________ Eva M. Stokes
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Eva M. Stokes, 74, died Monday at Morristown Memorial Hospital.
Born in Dover, she was a lifelong resident of Rockaway Twp.
Mrs. Stokes was a Cafeteria Worker in several Rockaway Twp. schools for 15 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Harold W. in 2000 and her step son Scott.
She is survived by her son, Mark Stokes; four step children: William, Robert and Thomas Stokes, and Donna Udasco; two brothers Randall and Harold Stalter; 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 22 at 9:15 a.m. from the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway to a funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Rockaway at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Restland Memorial Park. The visitation will be held on Friday from 4-8 p.m. only.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.
_____________________________________ Gertrude S. Campbell
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Gertrude S. Campbell, 99, of Rockaway Twp. died Tuesday at home.
Born in Irvington, she lived in Rockaway for the last 44 years.
Mrs. Campbell was a Telephone Operator with NJ Bell until her retirement in 1976.
She was predeceased by her husband John H. in 1981.
She is survived by one son: John M. Campbell of Rockaway; three nieces: Linda Cook, Carol Perry, and Patricia Palermino; and two nephews, Theodore Sanderson, and James McMullin.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 21 at 9:00 a.m. from the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway to a funeral Mass at St. Cecilia’s Church, Rockaway at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. only.
_____________________________________ Esther D. Maioran
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Esther (DeFelice) Maioran died on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Care One in Morristown. She was 82.
Born in Netcong, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Rosina DeFelice. She lived in Morristown before moving to Rockaway Twp. 45 years ago.
Mrs. Maioran was an administrative assistant at the Rockaway Twp. Municipal Offices for 11 years before her retirement in 1988.
She was a parishioner of St. Cecilia’s Church in Rockaway and past-president of the Rosary Society. Mrs. Maioran was very active in the community; her memberships included the St. Cecilia’s Seniors, Warner Lambert Seniors, and the Rockaway Twp. Seniors where she was a Sunshine Lady of the Rockaway Twp. Club.
She will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have had her in their lives.
She was predeceased by her sisters Marie Lowry and Josephine Goodenough.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Horatio (Ray); four children, Denise Cygan of Vernon, Holly Murray of Sparta, Raymond Maioran of Rockaway and Carol Maioran of Belleville; three sisters Jean Marconi of Morris Plains, Lois Sodano of Madison, and Judy DeFelice of NY; two brothers Pat DeFelice of Netcong and Mike DeFelice of Morristown; and 8 grandchildren, Ashley and Amanda Cygan, Danielle, Christopher and Nicholas Murray, and Angela, Anthony and Marissa Maioran.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m. from the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway followed by a funeral Mass at St. Cecilia’s Church, Rockaway at 10:00 a.m. The visitation will be held on Friday from 4-8 p.m. only.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd. Ste. 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.
_____________________________________ Kelly C. Marsh-Seguinot
ROCKAWAY – Kelly C. Marsh-Seguinot died suddenly on Thursday, May 6, 2010 in Connecticut. She was 39.
Born in Bloomfield, she lived in Hartford, CT and previously lived in Morris County.
She is survived by three children, Joseph Marsh, and Maria and Mateo Seguinot-Kelly; her mother Alexa Marsh; two brothers Anthony and Scott Marsh; a sister Gina Scucci; her aunts, Toni N., Vicki, Lisa, Toni K., and April; and her uncles, Michael, Lon and Stephen.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 13 at 9:30 a.m. from the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home (www.rockawayfuneral.com), 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway to a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Rockaway. Interment at Restland Memorial Park, E. Hanover. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. only.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: www.theericjohnsonhouse.org.
_____________________________________ Elizabeth S. Raymond
LEXINGTON, SC - Elizabeth Sylvia “Betty” (Royek) Raymond, 92, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2010 after a courageous fight during which she never once complained. She died in Lexington, SC at the home of her son and daughter-in-law with whom lived for the past 10 years. She was born in Denville on September 22, 1917 to the late Andrew and Mary (Kopenski) Royek.
Betty was the widow of Frank William Raymond, with whom she started and ran the “White Top Taxi” in Rockaway. Together they lived there until his passing in 1972. She had worked at Curtiss Wright and Howmet prior to the start of the taxi business. Before to moving to SC she had lived in Landing for many years.
Miss “Elizabeth” became a true southern lady enjoying her life in South Carolina, but always cherished her roots and family in New Jersey. She was a communicant of Corpus Christi R.C. Church in Lexington, SC and had previously been a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Rockaway.
Betty was a remarkable woman who’s faith, strength and dignity were an inspiration and lesson to everyone she met. She spent most of her life caring for others, both family and friends, even taking great effort to send remembrances of birthdays, anniversaries and caring messages to those she loved until the last days of her life.
In addition to her husband and parents, her brother Andrew Royek and her son-in-law James Lambert also predeceased her.
Left to cherish her loving lessons and precious memories are her daughters, Anita Lambert of Vonore, TN and Virginia (Paul) Iapalucci of Dover; her sons Stephen (Patty) Raymond of Gallaway (formerly of Landing) and Frank (Carolyn – Lynn) Raymond of Lexington, SC. She also leaves 14 grandchildren: Lorreta Lambert of Luxembourg, Europe, Pamela Lambert of Phelps NY, Kathy Lambert of Rochester NY, Teresa Pelenchar of Northboro, MA, Lisa Iapalucci of De Pere, WI, Michael (Debbie) Raymond of Mt. Olive, Debbie (Tim) Shaffer of Great Meadows, Dawn (Leo) Lewis of East Stroudsburg, PA, Kim (Bill) MacQuesten of Rockaway, Keith (Lori) Raymond of East Stroudsburg, PA, Kim (Mike) McDonald of Rahway, Jeff (Marcia) Simpson of Urbana, MD, Joseph Iapalucci of Landing and Amy Simpson of Langhorne, PA, and 22 great grandchildren. Her brother Steven Royek of Rockaway, a sister Mary Hueston of Palm Bay, FL, sister-in-law Alma Royek of Dover, as well as many nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends, also survive her.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 10 at 9:15 a.m. from the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway to a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Rockaway. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. only at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions to: Hospice Care of Tri County, 166 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, SC can be made in her memory.
_____________________________________ Donald Lee Rathfon, Sr.
ROCKAWAY – Donald Lee Rathfon, Sr. died on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at home. He was 69.
Born in Middlebrook, PA, he lived in Rockaway for the past 15 years.
Mr. Rathfon was a machinist at Flextronics in Parsippany for 26 years before his retirement. For the last 5 years he worked at Walmart in Rockaway.
He is survived by his wife Arlene of 50 years; his daughter Rosanne Westergaard of Ogednsburg; three sons, Donald Jr. and Glen of Rockaway and Jeffery of Woodland Park; a sister Carol Troup of PA; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday prior to the service from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Sandra M. James
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Sandra M. James died on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Morristown Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was 57.
Born in Fort Wayne, IN, she lived in Rockaway.
She was predeceased by her parents William Maxwell and Barbara Jane Hart.
Sandy is survived by her husband George; her son, Paul; her daughter Laura; sisters: Nancy (Joe) Moore of Richmond, VA, Diana (Don) Roembke of Greenville, SC, Maxine (Steve) Miller of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, Mary (Bob) Fanger and Denise (Pat) Kennedy of Ft. Wayne, IN; a sister-in-law Kathy (Frank) Galovic of Bradyville, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 19 at 9:30 a.m. from the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway to a funeral Mass at St. Catherine of Siena R.C. Church in Mountain Lakes at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Cecilia’s Cemetery, Rockaway. Visiting hours will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: PNH Research and Support Foundation, PO Box 10983, Rockville, MD 20849. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Joseph D. Nedo
ROCKAWAY – Joseph David Nedo died on Thursday, April 8, 2010 in Dover. He was 57.
Born in Dover, he lived in Rockaway for most of his life.
Mr. Nedo was formerly a foreman with Peers Moving Co. in Dover for 10 years.
He was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Dorothy Nedo.
He is survived by his son Thomas Nedo of Bangor, PA; his brother Ralph Nedo of Dingmans Ferry, PA; his sister Rose Kuter of Hopatcong; his granddaughter Haley Nedo; three nieces Jen, Amanda, and Melissa; and his nephew Mark.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Missionaries of God, 34 Hillside Ave., Dover, NJ 07801. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Marion Joan Adelizio
ROCKAWAY — Marion Joan Adelizio died on Friday, March 26, 2010 at her home. She was 88.
Born in Newark, she lived in East Orange before moving to Rockaway in 1988.
Mrs. Adelizio was a cook and worked at Morris Knolls High School and Our Lady of All Souls Church in E. Orange.
She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Rockaway.
She is survived by her daughter: Peggy McOwan of Parsippany, a son: John Adelizio of Rockaway; a brother: Nelson Bachman of Toms River; two grandchildren: Dawn Marie and Robert John McOwan; and two grand-dogs Cheyenne and Rocco.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 30 at 9:15am from the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway to a funeral Mass at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Rockaway. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. only.
_____________________________________ Jinquan Zheng
Jinquan Zheng died on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He was 73.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, March 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover.
_____________________________________ Helen M. Kocur
ROCKAWAY — Helen M. Kocur died on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at St. Clare's Hospital/Denville after a long illness. She was 88.
Born in Dover, she lived in Wharton before moving to Rockaway 63 years ago.
Mrs. Kocur was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years Joseph S. Kocur; her daughter: Carol Wilk and her husband Casey of Bergenfield; her son: Joseph G. of Panama City Beach, FL; and her grandson, 2nd Lt. Christopher Wilk and his wife Sarah of Augusta, GA; along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 29 at 9:15 a.m. from the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway to a funeral Mass at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Rockaway. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. only.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Assn., Greater NJ Chapter, 400 Morris Ave. Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Katherine R. Vogel
DENVILLE – Katherine R. Vogel died on Sunday, March 10, 2010 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Clare’s Hospital/Dover. She was 91.
Born in Paterson, she lived there until moving to St. Francis Residential Community in Denville 10 years ago.
Mrs. Vogel was a registered nurse prior to starting her family.
She was predeceased by her husband William J. in 1986 and her grandson Billy Vogel in 1999.
She is survived by her son William F. of Rockaway Twp.; her daughter Katherine Scott of Lanoka Harbor; three granddaughters, Kelly Heery, Jennifer Quartucci and Amy Breslin; and a great-granddaughter Brianna Heery.
Visiting hours at the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway will be held on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. only. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of St. Francis Residential Community, 122 Diamond Spring Rd., Denville (Visitation hours will be held at the Chapel prior to the Mass from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.) Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 532 Lafayette Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ Shane M. Hogan
BLAIRSTOWN – Shane M. Hogan, 36, died suddenly on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
Born in Dover, Shane lived in Rockaway for most of his life before moving to Blairstown.
He served as a Sergeant in the Marine Corp from 1993 to 2001.
He is survived by his mother Maryellen Hogan and his step-father Kenny of Blairstown; Uncle Kevin of Mattydale, NY, Uncle Sean of Rockaway, Aunt Maureen of Frelinghuysen, , Uncle Brian of Denville; and his cousins, Janelle Hogan, Ian and Courtney Schumacher, Sean and Corey Hogan, Chelsea Schumacher and Shayna Hogan.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 16 at 9:15 a.m. from the Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Avenue Rockaway, to a funeral Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Rockaway at 10:00 a.m. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 4 – 8 p.m. only.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org); or to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 (www.dav.org). Envelopes will be at funeral home.
_____________________________________ Filomena Ippolito
ROCKAWAY – Filomena (nee Landi) Ippolito beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed on March 10, 2010.
Born in Rockaway, she was predeceased by her husband Anthony. Together, they owned and operated Anthony’s Beauty Salon for a combined 53 years before her retirement at the age of 81.
Her strong faith, endless generosity and deep compassion, was loved and respected by those who came to know her.
Filomena is survived by her children Peter and his wife Barbara of CA, Rosemarie Rudin and her husband Jeff of MA, Anthony and his wife Kathleen of NJ, and Cynthia Ippolito of PA; a brother Philip Landi; two sisters, Rose Narcise and Stella Bencel. Filomena was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 15 at 9:15 a.m. from the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway to a funeral Mass celebrated at St. Cecilia’s Church in Rockaway at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Cecilia’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. only.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Italian Home for Children, 1125 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
_____________________________________ George J. Garneau
ROCKAWAY TWP. – George J. Garneau died on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in Staten Island. He was 44.
Born in Denville, he lived in Rockaway for most of his life before moving to New York.
He was self-employed carpenter.
George was kind, fun, always made you laugh and had many friends. He will be sadly missed, always in our hearts and never forgotten.
He is survived by his son Jesse Cosentino of Dover; his daughter Jacie Concheiro of Brooklyn, NY; his father Maurice; his mother Frances Veacotte; his brother Ed Garneau; four sisters, Suzanne Penney, Lucille Smalle, Patricia Flechsig, and Mary Jane Garneau; and an expected grandson, Jesse Cosentino, Jr.
Visiting hours will be held on Mon, March 8 from 5-8 p.m. only at the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway. A graveside service will be held on Weds. March 10 at 10 a.m. in the chapel at Locust Hill Cemetery, Dover.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family to honor his expected grandchild.
_____________________________________ Debra Joan Coad
LAKE HIAWATHA – Debra Joan Coad (nee Seck) passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. She was 51.
Born in Jersey City, she was raised in Parsippany graduated from Parsippany Hills High School. Debra then attended Dover Business College where she received her Legal Secretary Diploma. She lived in Rockaway Borough for many years before moving to Lake Hiawatha a year and a half ago.
Debra was an administrative associate; throughout her career she worked for Knoll Pharmaceuticals, St. Clare’s Health Services and Pocono Healthy Communities Alliance.
She was predeceased by her mother Joan, and her brother Thomas Seck.
She is survived by her two children Jennifer R. Coad of Lake Hiawatha, Michael W. Coad of Rockaway; her father Joseph S. Seck of Effort, PA; a sister, Joan Sweet; and two brothers, Timothy and Joseph Seck.
You are everything that a mother should be and more. We love you mommy, our guardian angel.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, March 7 from 2-6 p.m. only at the Whitham – Kanapaux Funeral Home, 20 Keller Ave., Rockaway. A private funeral Mass will be held at a later date.
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