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Rita K. Waltke
WALTKE, RITA K., 75, of Montague, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
Rita K. Waltke
MONTAGUE Rita K. Waltke, 75, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Newton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Hackensack, she grew up in Bergenfield, later moving to Old Tappan where she lived for many years. In 1975, Mrs. Waltke relocated to Montague.
The daughter of the late Vincent and Augusta Leischer Bagnell, Mrs. Waltke was a loving and devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. A parishioner of St. James RC Church in Montague, she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Predeceased by her two brothers as well as three sisters, Mrs. Waltke is survived by her sons, Carl Waltke and his wife, Suzanne, and Eric Waltke and his wife, Tami; her daughters, Patricia McMullen and her husband, Peter, and Andree Campbell and her husband, James. She also is survived by her sister, Augusta Kieffer; her grandchildren, Daniel and his wife, Camilla, James, Brett and his wife, Melissa, Shannon, Melissa, Brian, Aiden and Connor; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home, 156 Main St., Newton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Rita K. Waltke's name may be made to The Sussex County Adult Day Center, 55 Mill St. Newton, NJ 07860. Online condolences may be offered through www.iliff-ruggierofuneralhome.com.
Dated Sunday, May 4, 2008
Mark A. Bolitho
BOLITHO, MARK, 44, of Crandon Lakes, died Sunday, May 4, 2008.
Mark A. Bolitho
HAMPTON Mark A. Bolitho, 44, after a short but courageous battle with cancer, met up with his father (John Bolitho 1937-1991) on Sunday, May 4, 2008, at a quiet little fishing hole.
Mark lived in Netcong before moving to Crandon Lakes, where he died peacefully in his home. Mark was a graduate of Lenape Valley Regional High School and worked at the Landing Post Office for almost 25 years.
He is survived by his fiancιe, Christina Wahl; his mother, Irene Bolitho; his sister, Renee Bolitho; his aunt, Toni Koeck; his aunt Grace and uncle Joe Lamberto; his cousins, Robert Smith, Joe and Maureen Lamberto and their children, Abbey, Joey and Jack, Michael and Margie Lamberto and their children, Nicholas, Marcos and Ana, Robert Koeck Jr., Kerry and Kurt Klein and their son Jake, and Lori and Jason Cook and their children, Jordan and Casey; and his extended family, Kathleen and Rob Zendzian.
Mark also is survived by his Columbus Day weekend hiking buddies, his fishing buddies, many friends from high school and his "hang in the garage" buddies. He also leaves his doodle little dog, Emma.
A family statement said, "Mark made the most of every day. He enjoyed the smaller things in life and never needed more than what he had. He was funny, loved to laugh and definitely enjoyed busting chops. You were always sure of a good time or at least a laugh when you ran into Mark.
Along with loving life in general, he also enjoyed hiking, fishing, campfires at his house, the beach whether near or far, good food which didn't mean expensive a roller dog or boardwalk pizza did him just fine. He also enjoyed the company of family, friends and even strangers.
It is amazing how much one person can touch so many hearts. We will miss you terribly, Mark, and we'll see ya in the funnies or see ya when I get there."
Per Mark's request, there will be no services. On July 4, his 45th birthday, there will be a private ceremony to scatter his ashes in one of his favorite spots.
Please feel free to make donations in his name to The Appalachian Trail Conservatory (www. appalachiantrail.org) or the American Cancer Society (www. cancer.org).
Dated Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Jane Gordon
GORDON, JANE, 92, of Sunnyside, N.Y., died Friday, May 2, 2008. Visitation: Today, 1 to 3 p.m., Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home, Newton, with a memorial service at 3 p.m.
Jane Gordon
SUNNYSIDE, N.Y. Jane Gordon, 92, died Friday, May 2, 2008, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
Born in New York City, she resided in Queens for many years. The daughter of the late Zygmunt Rycharska and Walentyna Gordon of Poland, she worked many years as a personal assistant for the Sperry Rand Co., of New York City, until her retirement.
She was predeceased by her brother, Tadeuz, and her sister, Helene.
She is survived by her sister, Stella Jump, of Newton. Miss Gordon is also survived by her great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held today, at 3 p.m., a Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home, 156 Main St., Newton. Friends may call two hours prior to services. Online condolences may be offered through www. iliff-ruggierofuneralhome.com
Dated Wednesday, May 7, 2008
James M. Vealey
VEALEY, JAMES M., 61, of Montague, died Monday, May 5, 2008. Visitation: Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Ferguson Funeral Home, Sussex. Funeral: Friday, 11 a.m., at the funeral home.
James M. Vealey
MONTAGUE James M. Vealey, 61, died Monday, May 5, 2008, at Saint Clare's Hospital in Denville following a long illness.
Mr. Vealey was born in Sussex on Sept. 6, 1946, the son of Lester and Marie Mikrut Vealey. He resided in Sussex until moving to Montague 17 years ago. Mr. Vealey was a heavy equipment operator at Eastern Concrete, formerly Raia, in Hamburg for 29 years. He began his career there March 26, 1979.
His son, James M. Vealey, died in 1984 and a brother, Richard Gibson, died in 2006.
Mr. Vealey is survived by his life partner, Barbara Drongoski of Montague; his sister, Annette Stendor of Sussex; his brother George Vealey of Sussex, and eight nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held Friday, at 11 a.m., at Ferguson Funeral Home, 27 Third St., Sussex. Interment will follow at Clove Cemetery, Wantage. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Dated Wednesday, May 7, 2008
John Buwalda
BUWALDA, JOHN, 81, of Vernon, died Monday, May 5, 2008. Visitation: Wednesday, May 7, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home, Vernon. Service: Thursday, 11 a.m., at the funeral home.
John Buwalda
VERNON John Buwalda, 81, died at home on Monday, May 5, 2008, after a long illness. Born to Edward and Henrietta Buwalda in Prospect Park, he lived in Oakland before moving to Vernon in 1968.
Mr. Buwalda served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and worked as the dairy manager at Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company in Sussex for 42 years before retiring in 1989. He was a lifetime member of Wallkill Valley VFW Post No. 8441 in Vernon.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Buwalda was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen Buwalda, in 1988; his son, Karl Wayne Buwalda, in 1970; his stepmother, Mattie Buwalda; and his brother, William Buwalda.
He was the devoted father of Karen Beissel and her husband, Bill, of Wurtsboro, N.Y., and Susan Myslinski and her husband, Terry, of Vernon; the loving grandfather of Billy, Kim, Kristin and Tracy; the cherished great-grandfather of Kyla, Jaelyn and Jolanny; the dear brother of Edward Buwalda and his wife, Rose, of Hasbrouck Heights, Donald Buwalda and his wife, Shirley, of Wayne, and Dorothy Schmidt and her husband, Dieter, of Hawthorne. Mr. Buwalda also is survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive their friends at Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94, Vernon, on Wednesday, May 7, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. VFW services will be held at 8 p.m. The funeral service will be Thursday, May 8, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Fair Lawn.
Memorial gifts to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860 would be appreciated.
Dated Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Steve Pacza
PACZA, STEVE, 93, of Summerfield, Fla., formerly of Franklin, died Sunday, April 20, 2008.
Steve Pacza
SUMMERFIELD, Fla. Steve Pacza, 93, formerly of Franklin, passed away at Tuscany House in Summerfield on Sunday, April 20, 2008, after a short illness.
Mr. Pacza was a salesman at Herbie's Furniture Company in Hamburg before moving to Florida in 1973. He was a member of the American Legion in Franklin, the VFW in Vernon, and he served in the U.S. Army overseas for four years. He was also a member of the Presbyterian Church in Hamburg.
Mr. Pacza leaves his wife of 69 years, Constance Pacza; his sisters, Ethel Seqarra and Veronica Massey, of Franklin, Irene Leek, of Summerfield, and Elizabeth Rudinski, of Pine Island, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.
Dated Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Harriet Gladys Smith
SMITH, HARRIET GLADYS, 90, of Andover, died Saturday, May 3, 2008. Visitation: Wednesday, from 4 to 7 p.m., Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, Newton. Service: Thursday, 11:30 a.m., at the funeral home.
Harriet Gladys Smith
ANDOVER Harriet Gladys Smith, 90, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2008.
Born in Flemington in 1918, Mrs. Smith grew up in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School. She married Ray Goode in 1941. They lived in Green Township then later moved to the Beemerville section of Frankford, where they ran dairy farms and raised five children. She later served as a school crossing guard at the intersection of Trinity Street and Route 206 in Newton, and loved the children she met during that 20-year period. Mrs. Smith loved to write poetry and received the 2004 Outstanding Achievement in Poetry Award from the International Poets' Society. She will be long remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who most enjoyed spending time with her family.
Mrs. Smith was predeceased by one son, Chester Goode, of Branchville, and one great-grandson, Michael Swartz.
She is survived by one son, Lynn Goode and his wife, Dawn, of Bushkill, Pa.; three daughters, Gene Crawford, of Montague, Trudy Vernon and her husband, Richard, of Laurel Springs, and Susan Salber and her husband, Gary, of Mullica Hill; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two nieces; and her dear friend, Hosea Richards, of Newton.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton. Interment will follow at Branchville Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834-1365.
Dated Tuesday, May 6, 2008
