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COLACE, FRANCIS J. "FRANK", MD, of Glenwood, Vernon, died Sunday, May 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Maricela Harrison Colace. Devoted father of David, John-Peter and Francesca Colace. Loving son of Peter and Margaret Colace. Caring brother of Stephanie Colace. Cherished grandfather of Amanda and Alyssa Colace. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 5, at 9 a.m. from the FERGUSON-VERNON FUNERAL HOME, 241 Route 94, Vernon to St. Francis de Sales R.C. Church for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment
will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 1250 Broadway, Suite 2001, N.Y., N.Y., 10001.
SEIBERT, AGNES ELIZABETH PARK, 88, died at home in Maywood, N.J., on April 13, 2005. Loving wife of the late John Leroy Seibert (1981). Mother of Donald Seibert and his wife, Emily; Shirley Records and her husband, William; Jo Ann Iacono and her husband, Anthony and Diane Johnston and her husband, Dale. Grandmother to five. Great-grandmother to three. Aunt of George W. Little, Donald Little and John Little. A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 16, at the Trinka-Faustini Funeral Service in Maywood.
VAN PATTEN, MICHELE, 41, of Wind Gap, Pa., died Sunday, May 1, 2005. Wife of Kevin A. Van Patten. Mother of Holly Anne Van Patten and Brandi Lee Van Patten. Daughter of Harlan L. Winch and Judith Gearhart Huber. Sister of Jason Winch, Corey Winch and Pamela Huber. Aunt to Kattie and Sierra Winch. Stepdaughter of Elizabeth Winch and John Huber. Godmother to Tyler Van Patten. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 5, at 11 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 404 E. Mountain Avenue, Pen Argyl, Pa. There will be calling hours, Wednesday, from 4-9 p.m. and from 9:30-10:45 Thursday, at the church. Interment
will be in the Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield Township, Pa. The GUERRO & RUGGIERO FUNERAL HOME, 126 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Pen Argyl, Pa., is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to the Michele Van Patten Benefit Fund, c/o the funeral home, 126 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Pen Argyl, Pa., 18072-0161.
ABITA, Joseph, 81, of Andover, N.J., formerly of Oakland, on April 30, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (1983) and Catherine (1997), dear father of Joan P. Andrito, and her husband, Neil, of Oakland; Susan Brown, of West Milford; Stephen J. Abita, and his wife, Barbara, of Green Township. Cherished grandfather of Stephen, Daniel, Catherine, Neil, Nicholas and Michael Louis. Funeral Wednesday 11:30 a.m. from the Oakland Memorial Home, 330 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, for a noon Funeral Liturgy at Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church, 117 Franklin Ave., Oakland. Burial at Maryrest Cemetery
25 Seminary Road, Mahwah, Visiting Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, N.J., 07834-1365, or the Sussex County Adult Day Care Center, 55 Mill St., Newton, N.J., 07860. For additional Information, directions or condolences, please visit www.Oaklandmemorial.com.
DUNNING, VIOLET (VENNEMAN), 97, of Paterson, died Sunday, May 1, 2005. Beloved wife of the late George S. Dunning, 1989, loving mother of G. Robert Dunning, and his wife Marjorie, of Fredon, and Anna Mae Vander Groef, and her husband, Lawrence, of North Haledon. Dear grandmother of five, great-grandmother of three. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne, N.J. Interment
at the Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson. Visiting hours are on Tuesday at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (www.browningforshay.com)
Roth, Emily Ethel , 92, of Sparta, on April 30, 2005. Beloved wife of the late George Roth, devoted mother of Patricia Hill of La Quinta, Calif.; Marilyn Collier and her husband of Sparta, N.J.; and the late Gerald Roth (Dec. 31, 2004). Beloved sister of Theresa Grape, the late Raymond Brown, the late Harriett Walvig and the late Geraldine Klumb. She is survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at noon Tuesday at the Sparta First Presbyterian Church, 32 Main St., Sparta. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesday at the church. Interment
will be held in Des Plaines, Ill.
FEDERICI, ZELINDA, 59, of Vernon died Wednesday, April 27, 2005. Beloved wife of Anthony Federici. Devoted mother of Derek Federici. Cherished daughter of Theresa Simon. Loving sister of Edward and William Faranda. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 30, at 9 a.m. from the FERGUSON-VERNON FUNERAL HOME, 241 Route 94, Vernon, to St. Francis de Sales R.C. Church, Vernon, for a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment
will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to: The Multiple Sclerosis Society, One Kalisa Way, Suite 205, Paramus, N.J., 07652.
SHAUGER, NICHOLAS S. SR., 45, died Wednesday, April 27. 2005. Devoted father of Nicholas S. Shauger Jr. Cherished brother to Elizabeth Jean Ulrich, Sadie J. Shauger, George E. Shauger Jr., Brenda J. Shauger, J.M. Shauger, Pamela J. Conklin, Annette J. Bruner, Jacqueline L. Hall and Louis C. Shauger. Dear former husband of Ruth A. Lowing. Loved by 12 nephews, six nieces, 13 great- nephews and six great-nieces. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 30 at the PINKEL FUNERAL HOME, 31 Bank St. (Route 23), Sussex from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Private cremation services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations may be made to Nicholas Jr. or to the funeral home.
WAIN, JOHN EDWARD SHIELDS, 72, died peacefully at home in Newton on Wednesday following a heroic battle with leukemia. Born on July 13, 1932, in Ford City, Pa., Mr. Wain graduated from Ford City High School and Clarion University in Clarion, Pa. He taught and coached basketball at Keystone High School, Knox, Pa., from 1961 to 1963. The "Duke" taught social studies at Newton High School from 1964 until his retirement in 1994. During his tenure at Newton, John was the varsity basketball coach and an assistant coach in football, wrestling, track and softball. Additionally, he coached elementary basketball in Newton and Andover. Most recently, John was a part-time employee at Weis Markets. John was a 50-year member of the Kittanning East Brady Lodge No. 244, F & A.M.; a longtime member of the NRA, a lifetime member of the Allamuchy Rod and Gun Club. John was also a Korean War era veteran, serving in the United States Army from 1952-1954. The son of the late Fred and Margaret Howells Wain, John was also predeceased by his brothers, Fred and Dick, and his sisters, Hannah and Eleanor. He is survived by his beloved family: his wife of 48 years, Patricia; son Matthew and his wife, Elizabeth (O'Conner), of Hummelstown, Pa; daughter, Mary Frances, and her husband, Sean, of Washington, D.C.; daughter Katie, and her husband, Anthony, of Frankford; and his grandchildren, Brianne, Victoria, Andrew, Alexandra, Dominic, Bryan, Kiersten, Matthew and Samuel, expected in September. Family and friends may pay their respects on Saturday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with Masonic Services at 8 p.m. at the SMITH-MCCRACKEN FUNERAL HOME, 63 High St., Newton. A memorial service will be held Sunday, 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in John's memory to: The Four Diamonds Fund, Office of University Development, P.O. Box 852, Hershey, Pa., 17033-0852. The Four Diamonds Fund, www.hmc.psu.edu/fourdiamonds, is committed to conquering childhood cancer and supports the needs of pediatric cancer patients and their families at Penn State Children's Hospital, Hershey, Pa. John's lifelong commitment to children and young adults, his battle with cancer and his eternal optimism are reflected in the mission of The Four Diamonds Fund.
KUBIAK, JOAN A., 68, of the Knoll Heights section of Sparta, died April 26, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Trooper Rudolph Kubiak (1999). Mother of Robert A. Kubiak, Rudolph A. Kubiak Jr., Susanna Kubiak, Deborah Dimino and Donna Walsh. Grandmother of seven. Funeral services Saturday, 4 p.m., at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 16 Main St., Branchville. Visitation, Saturday, 1-4 p.m.. at the funeral home.
POST, YOLANDA LICATA, 80, of Sandyston, died April 26, 2005, surrounded by her children. Beloved wife of the late James Licata (1976) and the late C.J. Post (2002). Mother of David Licata, and his wife, Carol; James Licata, and his wife, Margie; Patty Dickerson, and her husband, Guy (whom Yolanda loved as a son); and Mary Licata, and her partner, Nancy Van Horn; 16 grandchildren, Dawn, J.R., Matt, Scott, Christine, Kaitlin, Melissa, Jenna, Joseph, Alyssa, Eddie, Becca, Louis, Andrew, Jacob and Kristle; two great-grandchildren, Cain and Maria; her beloved grand-dogs and her new little puppy "Saint Pio." Rite of Committal, Saturday, 8:45 a.m., at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 16 Main St., Branchville, followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace R.C. Church, Route 206, Branchville. Interment, Branchville Cemetery. Visitation, Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations to: The National Centre for Padre Pio, 111 Barto Road, Barto, Pa., 19504.
BELL, HELEN "RACHEL," 90, of Newton, died May 10, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Jesse Earl Bell (1986). Mother of Sheila R. Bell, with whom she resided. Half sister of the late William and Francis Seagrave. Funeral services, Saturday, 1:30 p.m., at the SMITH-MCCRACKEN FUNERAL HOME, 63 High St., Newton. Interment, Newton Cemetery. Visitation, Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to: The American Heart Association, c/o Dr. William Scarpa, 67 High St., Newton, N.J., 07860.
KENT, DANIEL E. JR., 92, of Hampton, died May 10, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Sophie Urban Kent (2001). Father of Kathryn R. Bedell and her husband, J. Linn Bedell III; Daniel E. Kent III and his wife, J. Carolyn; and Denton U. Kent and his wife, Sally D. Brother of Isabelle A. Heller and the late Doris Vorhies Mooney, Velma Snook Kobler and Agnes Nemeth. Grandfather of Daniel E. Kent IV, Todd M. Kent, Kimberly Kent Patton and Kerry D. Kent. Great-grandfather of Daniel E. Kent V, Denton J. Kent, Mary and Padraic Finnegan and Jackson and Charles Patton. Funeral services, Saturday, 11 a.m., at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 16 Main St., Branchville. Interment, Branchville Cemetery. Visitation, Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Masonic Services at 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to: Frankford Township Fire Department, P.O.. Box 419, Augusta, N.J., 07822.
BELL, HELEN "RACHEL," 90, of Newton, died May 10, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Jesse Earl Bell (1986). Mother of Sheila R. Bell, with whom she resided. Aunt of 16 nieces and nephews. Great-aunt of eight nieces and nephews. Half sister of the late William and Francis Seagrave. Funeral services, Saturday, 1:30 p.m., at the SMITH-MCCRACKEN FUNERAL HOME, 63 High St., Newton. Interment, Newton Cemetery. Visitation, today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Dr. William Scarpa, 67 High St., Newton, N.J., 07860.
CARDACI, MICHAEL JOSEPH, of Sparta, formerly of North Arlington, on May 11, 2005. Beloved husband of Catherine Fahy Cardaci. Devoted father of Michael, Michelle, Gregory and Clairanne. Brother of Sara Trueba, Marie Arnold, Frank Cardaci and the late Carlo Cardaci. Also survived by two grandsons. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Blessed Kateri Church, 427 Stanhope Road, Sparta. Interment
will follow at Sparta Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: Blessed Kateri Parish, 427 Stanhope Rd., Sparta, N.J., 07871.
KENT, DANIEL E. JR., 92, of Hampton, died May 10, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Sophie Urban Kent (2001). Father of Kathryn R. Bedell and her husband, J. Linn Bedell III; Daniel E. Kent III and his wife, J. Carolyn; and Denton U. Kent and his wife, Sally D. Brother of Isabelle A. Heller and the late Doris Vorhies Mooney, Velma Snook Kobler and Agnes Nemeth. Grandfather of Daniel E. Kent IV, Todd M. Kent, Kimberly Finnegan and Kathryn Kent Patton and Kerry D. Kent. Great-grandfather of Daniel E. Kent V, Denton J. Kent, Mary and Padraic Finnegan and Jackson and Charles Patton. Funeral services, Saturday, 11 a.m., at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 16 Main St., Branchville. Interment, Branchville Cemetery. Visitation, today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Masonic Services at 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Frankford Township Fire Department, P.O. Box 419, Augusta, N.J., 07822.
SILLCOX, WAYNE L., 50, of Newton, died May 12, 2005. Beloved husband for 19 years of Donna Gunderman Sillcox. Father of Michael Alan Sillcox and Amy Lynn Sillcox. Son of June Saupe Sillcox and the late John H. Sillcox (1999). Brother of Jayne Prickett. Funeral services Monday, 11 a.m., at the SMITH-MCCRACKEN FUNERAL HOME, 63 High St., Newton. Interment, North Hardyston Cemetery. Visitation, Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Newton Memorial Hospital, Newton Soccer Club or Tranquility Adventist School.
FRIEDHOFF, MICHAEL, on April 22, 2005, of Oklahoma, formerly of Wayne, N.J. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at the M. JOHN SCANLAN FUNERAL HOME, 781 Newark Pompton Turnpike at Route 23, Pompton Plains. The family will be greeting friends from 1 until 2p.m. prior to the service.
MCGRATH, FRANCIS, 77, died Saturday, May 14, 2005. Devoted father of Frank McGrath, William McGrath, Peter McGrath, Stephen McGrath, Veronica Pluymers and Robin Dey. Beloved brother to Gene McGrath and Bernart McGrath. Cherished by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear former husband of Ellen. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at the PINKEL FUNERAL HOME, 31 Bank St., (Route 23), Sussex, at 11 a.m. Interment
will follow at New Paltz Cemetery, New Paltz, N.Y., Friends may pay their respects today from 7-9 p.m.
BELL, LILLIAN "MA", 59 of Frelinghuysen Township, died Friday May 13, 2005, at Morristown Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Beloved wife of Robert "Bauser". Loving mother of Lisa J. Day and Melissa A. Bell. Caring sister of Carmen Dischia Jr. Cherished grandmother of Autumn and Kaitlyn Day. Funeral services Wednesday, May 18, at 8:30 p.m. in the ILIFF-RUGGIERO FUNERAL HOME, 156 Main St. (Route 206) Newton. Visitation Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment
services are private and at the convenience of the family.
DONOHUE, KRISTEN JANE, 22, of Stockholm, died on Sunday, May 15, 2005. Devoted daughter of John and Robin Donohue. Dear sister of Lauren and Kelsi Donohue. Loving granddaughter of John and Arlene Donohue, Lou and Lorraine Gallo. Niece of Randi and Frank Thomas, Diane and Danny Ramm and Michael Donohue. Also survived by several cousins. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jude the Apostle R.C. Church, Hamburg on Thursday, May 19, at 10 a.m. Interment
to follow at North Hardyston Cemetery, Hardyston. The family will receive their friends at FERGUSON-VERNON FUNERAL HOME, 241 Route 94, Vernon, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial gifts to Wallkill Valley Regional High School, c/o Kristen J. Donohue Memorial Scholarship Fund, would be appreciated.
GANCARCIK, ANDREW THOMAS, of Ogdensburg, died Sunday, May 15, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Katherine Scott Gancarcik. Devoted father of Kathryn Trofimuk, Jane Dalrymple, William A. Gancarcik and Andrew T. Gancarcik Jr. Cherished by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Loving brother of Helen Mikulski, Eileen Landay, Elizabeth Washer and Inez Devine. Cared for by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, at 9:15 a.m. from F. JOHN RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME, One Main St., Franklin, to St. Thomas of Aquin R.C. Church, Ogdensburg, for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment
will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, on Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
