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Felix A. Fabiano III
FABIANO, FELIX, "PHIL" III., 56, of Wantage, died, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007.
Visitation: Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Pinkel Funeral Home, Sussex.
Service: Thursday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Felix A. Fabiano III
WANTAGE — Felix "Phil" A. Fabiano III, 56, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, at his residence in Wantage. Born in Newark to the late Joyce and Felix A. Fabiano, Jr., he had lived most of his life in Sussex County.
Mr. Fabiano had been employed by Ames Rubber Corporation for 28 years. He was a member of the Sussex Elks B.P.O.E. No. 2288 and a member of the Wanderers Car Club.
Mr. Fabiano is survived by his wife of 30 years, Terri Hilt Fabiano; his son, Phillip A. Fabiano of Wantage; his sister-in-laws, Nancy Blanchard and her husband Mike and Sue Stoll and her husband, Gary, all of Vernon; his brother-in-law, Bruce Hilt and his wife, Darlene, of Virginia; and his mother-in-law, Ruth Pullis and her husband, Ed, of Hampton.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank St, (Route 23) Sussex. Interment will follow at Mt. Salem Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations may be made to Karen Ann Quinlain Center of Hope Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860.
Dated Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Mary Jane Lawrence
LAWRENCE, MARY "MAY" JANE, 96, of Newton, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007.
Visitation: Saturday from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Smith-McCracken Funeral Home.
Service: Saturday from 2 to 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mary Jane Lawrence
NEWTON — Mary "May" Jane Lawrence, 96, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, at Newton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Castlecomer, Ireland, Mrs. Lawrence lived in Rockaway and Whiting before moving to Newton in 2001.
The daughter of the late George and Kate Wright Williams, Mrs. Lawrence was predeceased by her husband, Robert A Lawrence, on July 19, 1993; a son, Ronald A. Lawrence in May of 2002; three sisters, Lilly, Margret and Dorothy; and three brothers, Tom, Cecil and John.
She is survived by one daughter, Roberta "Bobbie" Andrews and her husband, Theodore, of Hampton; one brother, George Williams of Castlecomer, Ireland; five grandchildren, Meredith Andrews, Melinda Laoudis, Mary Jane Hall, Jennifer Leitel and Ronald Lawrence; and three great-grandchildren, Cynthia Fasolo, Trevor Leitel and Dillon Leitel.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday from 2 to 2:30 p.m. at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran's Cemetery in Wrightstown.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Dated Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Jack Benedict Maurus
MAURUS, JACK BENEDICT, 84, of Walpack, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007.
Jack Benedict Maurus
WALPACK — Jack Benedict Maurus, 84, died peacefully at home on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, after a short illness. Born June 26, 1923, in Newark to John An Loiuse Fisher Maurus, he resided in Irvington for 30 years.
Mr. Maurus worked as a tool and dye maker for the American Can Company in Hillside for 30 years until his retirement in 1971. Afterward, he moved to Walpack and worked for the township road department for 30 years.
Mr. Maurus served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a life-time member with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1941 of Irvington.
He was a master mason for 55 years and a member of Kittatinny Lodge No. 164. He was also a member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Morris County, Forest No. 2, and of the Delaware Valley United Methodist Church of Hainesville. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Walpack Twp. Fire Department.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Theresa Rehbein Maurus; his sons, Joseph Maurus of Frankford and John Maurus and his wife, Laurie, of Winnetka, Ill.; his daughter, Joyce Sullivan and her husband, Christopher, of Lafayette; and three grandchildren, Shane, Nick, and Greta.
A family memorial service will be private.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Blue Ridge Rescue Squad P.O. Box 232, Branchville, NJ 07826.
Dated Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Grace L. Schwarz
SCHWARZ, GRACE L., 93, of Newton, died, Monday, Oct. 15th, 2007.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Goble Funeral Home, Sparta.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Sparta.
Grace L. Schwarz
NEWTON — Grace L. Schwarz, 93, died on Monday, Oct. 15th, 2007. She was born in Newark and lived in North Arlington and Holiday City at Berkeley before moving into Valley View Care Center in Newton three years ago.
Mrs. Schwarz worked from 1962 until 1975 as an administrative assistant at Bruck Insurance Agency in North Arlington. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the North Arlington Fire Department and was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Toms River.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Louis J. Schwarz who passed away on Dec. 29, 1992.
She is survived by her devoted children; Jacque Konzelman, Paul W. Schwarz and Louis J. Schwarz. She is also survived by her beloved six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Friends may call on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 294 Sparta Ave., Sparta.
Dated Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Dr. Arlene B. Jorgenson
JORGENSON, ARLENE B., 91, died, Monday Oct. 15, 2007.
Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 18 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home, Newton.
Service: Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Newton.
Dr. Arlene B. Jorgenson
FREDON — Having lived in Sussex County for more than 55 years, Dr. Arlene B. Jorgenson, 91, affectionately referred to as Dr. J by all who knew her, died peacefully at her home in Fredon on Monday Oct. 15, 2007.
Dr. Jorgenson moved from her native home in Grassy Creek, N. C. to York, Pa. and later to Newton. She had also resided in the Culver Lake section of Frankford for many years before moving back to Newton in 1978 and then to Fredon seven years ago.
Dr. Jorgenson began her career in Sussex County in 1948 with her first job as an elementary school teacher in Frankford Township Schools. In 1955, she moved to the Sparta School District where she worked as a junior high school teacher, principal, and director of special services. In 1967, Dr. Jorgenson was named assistant superintendent of Sparta Schools and served the community in this capacity through the first of what would later become three retirements.
In 1982, Dr. Jorgenson, together with Dr. William Apetz, laid the foundation for the development of Sussex County Community College. She later served the college she had helped to create as vice president and academic dean. She had also served as an adjunct professor for both Jersey City State College and Sussex County Community College. In 1987, she was recognized by the New Jersey Senate and awarded the New Jersey Senate Citation for Outstanding Educator.
Dr. Jorgenson's influence has not only been felt in the education community of northern New Jersey. She has served with pride and distinction on the boards of the Karen Ann Quinlan Center of Hope Hospice, the Samaritan Inn, the Health Care Foundation of Newton Memorial Hospital, the Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Sussex County Arts Council Advisory Board and the Consumer Advisory Board of United Telephone Company. Dr. Jorgenson has touched the lives of many throughout northern New Jersey.
In 1989, Dr. Jorgenson was appointed headmaster of Hilltop Country Day School, a small, independent private school. A far cry from the challenges of a big school district, the school was faced with its own set of unique challenges none the less. As in all her previous endeavors, Dr. Jorgenson took on this new challenge with optimism and energy. Through her leadership, insight, and stewardship, she managed to move Hilltop to a new level. She was an instrumental agent in helping to make Hilltop the strong institution it is today. In 1995, after many years of service to the school and with real fanfare and celebration, Dr. Jorgenson celebrated her second retirement and was awarded with Hilltop's highest honor: Trustee Emeriti.
Dr. Jorgenson was quoted as saying "Children are our most vital asset, and we must never stop building our understanding of how we learn and how we can teach most effectively." Throughout her illustrious career, she had always remained, at heart, a teacher. Arlene tirelessly, patiently, and carefully instructed her young charges, and old, in an appreciation of the fine arts and of great artists. She was always willing to share her vast knowledge and wisdom; her expertise with all those she came in contact with. Dr. Jorgenson's love for the arts and art education, her love for children and her love for the art and craft of teaching was as strong on Oct. 15th, 2007 as they were on that very first day she taught.
Daughter of the late William A. and Ella M. Bleviens Blackburn, Dr. Jorgenson was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Newton. Arlene was a 1956 graduate of the Seton Hall University in South Orange, receiving her bachelor of science degree in education and later her master's degree in science in 1958. She also received her master's of arts degree from Kean College in 1960, and then her doctorate in education from the New York University in 1963. Dr. Jorgenson did extensive post doctoral studies at Kent University as well as the University of Virginia from 1962 to 1976 in comparing education of the United States of America to international education
Arlene had received many awards throughout her career such as the Sussex County Distinguished Citizen Award, the NJ Outstanding Achievement Award, the Zonta Club of Sussex County Women of the Year Award, Sparta Jaycees Women of the Year, Sussex County Board of Education Distinguished Service to Education Award, as well as many other. In addition, Arlene was active throughout the community serving as a volunteer in the X-Ray and Pacemaker clinic of the Newton Hospital, as an art history instructor for the Rev. George Brown School Sparta as well as the Gifted and Talented Students Program Coordinator for the Ogdensburg Public Schools.
An extensive world traveler and socialite, Dr. J. had visited many countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia. Arlene will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her as well as the countless students that had the privilege of meeting her and benefiting from her great knowledge. Arlene was a gracious hostess who opened her home for many social functions and charitable events.
Arlene was predeceased by her daughter, Deborah Suzanne Rose in 1955; her first husband, Archie Rose in 1964 as well as her second husband, Harvey J. Jorgenson Sr. in 1979; her two brothers, Rev. Guyn R. Blackburn and Dr. Earl G. Blackburn.
She is survived by her daughter, Ashleigh EmMae Jorgenson Yurkin of Branchville; her step daughters, Norma Cappola of Fredon and Claire Sutton Hunt of Milford, Pa.; her step-son, Harvey W. Jorgenson Jr. of Sparta; her brother, Bryce A. Blackburn of Jacksonville, Fla.; her sisters, Myrtle D. Wilgis McDaniels of St. Augustine, Fla. and Angelyn Eller, of Purlear, N.C.; as well as her three grandsons, Lt. Reed Jorgenson, William Javan Yurkin and Mason Julian Yurkin.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church at 111 Ryerson Ave. in Newton. Interment will follow in the Newton Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home at 156 Main St. Route 206 in Newton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Karen Ann Quinlan Center of Hope Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave. Newton, NJ 07860 or the National (Normal Pressure) Hydrocephalus Foundation, 12413 Centralia Rd. Lakewood, CA 90715-1623 or, by Arlene's personal request, she invites everyone to give one long-stem red rose to someone they love.
Dated Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Asa R. Martin Jr.
MARTIN, ASA R., 72, of Milford, Pa., died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, Newton.
Service: Friday, 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Asa R. Martin Jr.
MILFORD, PA. — Asa R. Martin, 72, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, at home. Born in Milford, he lived in Lafayette for 20 years before moving back to Milford 20 years ago.
Mr. Martin was a lineman for JCP&L in Hampton, retiring 14 years ago after 32 years of service.
The son of the late Asa R. Martin Sr. and Dorothy Stone Martin, Mr. Martin was predeceased by his first wife, Clara M. Martin on Jan. 23, 1983 and one brother, Jim Martin.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Pat Virga Martin; two sons, Dale Martin and his wife, Valerie, of Milford, Pa. and Jeffrey Martin and his wife, Susan, of Wantage; one daughter, Robin Nagy and her husband, Keith, of Fredon; four step-sons, Tony Virga and his wife, Lorraine, of Hampton, Dennis Virga and his wife, Kathy, of Kunkletown, Pa., Keith Virga and his wife, Susan, of Hampton and Michael Virga of Northfield; one brother, David Martin of Milford; and one sister, Barbara Smith of Newton; his former mother-in-law, Lillian Lance; and 16 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High Street, Newton. Interment will follow in North Hardyston Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 669 Littleton Road, Parsipanny, NJ 07054.
Dated Wednesday, October 17, 2007
