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Mildred A. Williams
WILLIAMS, MILDRED A., 87, of Milford, Pa., died Nov. 10, 2006. Service: Tuesday, 5 p.m., Ferguson Funeral Home, Sussex.
Mildred A. Williams
Milford, Pa. — Mildred A. Williams, 87, died peacefully at the Sussex County Homestead on Friday, Nov. 10, 2006.
The daughter of the late William and Alice Fernley of Paterson, Mrs. Williams lived most of her life in Paterson before moving to Sussex County in 1977.
She worked for Transistor Devices in Randolph for more than 10 years before retiring in 1990. She was also an avid volunteer at the Sussex Senior Center in Sussex.
Mrs. Williams was predeceased by her husband, Harold Jacob Williams, in 1977; a son, Donald Williams, in 1989; and a daughter, Donna Smith, in 2000.
Survivors include two sons, Harold Richard Williams and Ronald Williams, both of Paterson; a daughter, JoAnn Davenport of Milford, with whom she lived; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 5 p.m. from the Ferguson Funeral Home, 27 Third St., Sussex Borough. Private cremation will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sussex County Homestead, 129 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ 07860.
Dated Monday, November 13, 2006
James Jacobson
JACOBSON, JAMES "JAKE," 85, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., formerly of Franklin, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006. Visitation: Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., at F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, Franklin, with Masonic and Fireman's services. Graveside service: Thursday, 11 a.m., at Sons of Israel Cemetery, Hardyston.
James Jacobson
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — James "Jake" Jacobson, 85, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, after a short illness.
Mr. Jacobson was born in Passaic and had lived in Franklin for most of his life. He and his wife, Ruth, retired to Hobe Sound, Fla., where they lived for 17 years before they moved to California in 1999.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson owned and operated Jacobson's Liquor Store in Franklin until its sale in 1971. Prior to that, the family business was known as Jacobson's General Store and later, Jacobson's Food and Liquor Store.
After selling their business, Mrs. Jacobson worked at Hardyston National Bank and Mr. Jacobson was a police dispatcher and law enforcement officer. Known as "K2CBK," he was an amateur radio operator, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Franklin Board of Health and the Board of Education, and was secretary of the Franklin Fire Department, a member of the Sussex County Board of Public Safety, and an aide to Sen. Robert Littell.
Mr. Jacobson graduated from Franklin High School, attended two years at Mississippi State College, then left college to join the Marine Corps. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Squadron, VMD 354, which covered Guam, Okinawa, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, Ulithi, and Japan.
Mrs. Jacobson died in 2004.
Mr. Jacobson leaves his daughter, Sharon Jacobson Sherman Brody and her husband, Howard; two grandchildren, Jason Sherman and his wife, Christy, and Leah Sherman Meza and her husband, Antonio, who is serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Alexandra Sherman.
Visitation, Masonic and Firemen's services will be held at F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, 1 Main St., Franklin, on Wednesday, between 7 and 9 p.m. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., at Sons of Israel Cemetery, Hardyston.
Dated Tuesday, November 14, 2006
James Underwood
UNDERWOOD, JAMES, 48, of Sparta, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006. Visitation: Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Goble Funeral Home, Sparta. Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, 10 a.m., at Blessed Kateri Church, Sparta.
James Underwood
SPARTA — James Underwood, 48, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. His loving family was by his side.
Mr. Underwood was born in Pompton Plains, and spent part of his childhood in Sparta. He had since returned to Sparta and had resided there for 12 years.
Mr. Underwood was employed at Verizon for 24 years. He coached the Sparta Youth Lacrosse and the Little League Football for many years, and also served as president of the league for five years. He successfully reinstated the Milk Bowl in Sparta. Mr. Underwood was an avid scuba diver and skier. He enjoyed off-road ATV. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a devoted parishioner of Blessed Kateri Church in Sparta.
Mr. Underwood was predeceased by his parents, Helen and Robert Underwood.
He leaves behind his wife, Melinda; his son, Andrew; and daughter, Kelley. He was the loving brother of Karen Whitmore of Cicero, N.Y., Robert Underwood of Newton, Mary Ellen Wells of Syracuse, N.Y., Thomas Underwood of Holiday, Fla., Michael Underwood of Randolph, Joseph Underwood of Branchville, John Underwood of Stroudsburg, Pa., and Christopher Underwood of Brunswick, Ga.; the beloved son-in-law of Doris and Frank Vrabel of Denville; dear brother-in-law of Michael Vrabel of Sparta, Glenn Vrabel of Denville, and Kevin Vrabel of Wilkes-Barre, Pa; and adored by many loving nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed Kateri Church in Sparta on Thursday, at 10 a.m. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta.
Memorial donations may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860; or to Blessed Kateri Church, 427 Stanhope Road, Sparta, NJ 07871.
Dated Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Beverly Judith Rosado
ROSADO, BEVERLY JUDITH, 66, of Barnegat, formerly of Byram, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006. Visitation: Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., at Bradley-Brough Funeral Home, Summit. Service: Thursday, 10 a.m., at United Methodist Church of New Providence.
Beverly Judith Rosado
BARNEGAT — Beverly Judith Hanson Rosado, 66, formerly of Byram and New Providence, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at South Ocean County Hospital, Manahawkin. Born and raised in Staten Island, N.Y., she lived in Byram for 21 years, and New Providence for 25 years, before moving to Barnegat nine months ago.
Mrs. Rosado was a graduate of the County College of Morris in Randolph with a degree in nursing. She was a psychiatric nurse for 15 years, working at St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston, and various nursing homes in the area. For the past three years, she was an administrative manager for American Court Reporters Inc., in Berkeley Heights, before retiring earlier this year.
She was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church of New Providence, as well as financial secretary and member of the Stewardship Committee. She volunteered for many functions, including the rummage sale. She was also a member of VASA Lodge Linne No. 429 of Summit and loved to cook.
Mrs. Rosado is survived by her husband of 10 years, Robert of Barnegat; her son, Scott Bunting of Hackettstown; her daughter, Christine Swistack of Byram; her brother, Lee Hanson of Florida; and seven grandchildren, Candyce, Alex, Elliot and Owen Bunting and Jessica, Nicole and Jacob Swistack.
A funeral will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m., at the United Methodist Church of New Providence. Interment will be in United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bradley-Brough Funeral Home, 535 Springfield Ave., Summit.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the United Methodist Church of New Providence, 1441 Springfield Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974.
Dated Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Mildred E. Johnson Almes
ALMES, MILDRED E. JOHNSON, 87, of Bloomfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007. Visitation: Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at O'Boyle Funeral Home, Bloomfield. Service: Saturday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Mildred E. Johnson Almes
BLOOMFIELD — Mildred E. Johnson Almes, 87, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007 at Mountainside Hospital in Glen Ridge. She lived in Edison most of her life before moving to Bloomfield 11 years ago. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Oak Tree Volunteer Fire Department in Edison.
Mrs. Almes was the wife of the late Victor E. Almes; the mother of Gail Parsons and her husband, Harry, of Bloomfield and Donna Macerino and her husband, Anthony, of Vernon; and the grandmother of Jennifer, Megan, David, Timothy, Douglas and Kayla.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at the O'Boyle Funeral Home at 309 Broad St., Bloomfield, on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Plainfield. Friends may call on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Dated Thursday, October 4, 2007
Lucy Vaughan Bennett
BENNETT, LUCY VAUGHAN, 93, of Sparta, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007. Graveside funeral services: Saturday, 1 p.m. at Sparta Presbyterian Cemetery, Sparta.
Lucy Vaughan Bennett
SPARTA — Lucy Vaughan Bennett, 93, died at home on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lafayette, she moved to Sparta more than 69 years ago.
Mrs. Bennett was a wife, mother, and homemaker. She also worked as a bookkeeper for the family business, F.W. Bennett and Son Excavating, Sand and Gravel in Sparta from 1938 until her retirement in 1986. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Newton.
She was predeceased by her husband, George Vincent Bennett in 1985; her parents, Judson V. Vaughan and Edna M. Simmons; two brothers, Paul Vaughan and Jay Vaughan; and three sisters, Marjorie Mahnken, Leonora Murphy and Frances Vaughan.
Her survivors include two sons, Frank W. Bennett and his wife, Beverly, of Sparta, and Judson V. Bennett and his wife, Deanna, of Sparta; and two daughters, Lillian B. Killeen and her husband, Michael, of Sparta and Edna B. Pett of Erie, Pa. Mrs. Bennett is also survived by one brother, Daniel L. Vaughan of Lafayette; one sister, E. Marie Vaughan of Lafayette; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home at 156 Main St., Newton. Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sparta Presbyterian Cemetery in Sparta.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made in Mrs. Bennett's name to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, Newton, or to the First Baptist Church of Newton.
Dated Thursday, October 4, 2007
Sara Keller
KELLER, SARA "SALLY", 64, of Hardyston, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007. Visitation: Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, Franklin. Graveside service: Friday, 11 a.m. at Clove Cemetery, Wantage.
Sara Keller
HARDYSTON — Sara "Sally" Keller, 64, died unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 1, 2007 at her home. Mrs. Keller was born in Middletown, N.Y., and had resided in Franklin for 18 years, moving to Hardyston in 1984.
Mrs. Keller was a graduate of George School in Newtown, Pa., and Centenary College, Hackettstown. She was the president and co-owner/operator of Westwind Hall in Franklin for 35 years. She was a member of the Chinkchewunska Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Her husband, Ronald Keller, died in 2005. Mrs. Keller is survived by two sons, Bill and Kurt Keller of Mechanicsburg, Pa.
A graveside service will be held Friday, Oct. 5, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Clove Cemetery on Route 23 in Wantage. Friends may call at F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, 1 Main Street, Franklin today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Dated Thursday, October 4, 2007
