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Yuriy Shakhnes
May 20, 2016
Yuriy Shakhnes, 81, of Cranford, NJ, died on Saturday May 21, 2016, at Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ. Born in Moscow, Russia, Yuriy moved to America in 1992. He was a metallurgical engineer, and the beloved husband of Vera Monosova, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his son: Alexander Shaknes and his wife Valentina of Brooklyn, NY,...
Loretta M. Reilly
May 17, 2016
Loretta M. Reilly, 84, of Cranford, passed away on Tuesday, May 17th, at her daughter's house in Lopatcong, NJ. Born and raised in Bayonne, NJ she received her Bachelor's Degree from Fordham University. She married Frank J. Reilly in 1955 and they started their life together in Bayonne. After moving to Cranford in 1962 she held several jobs in town...
Juanita E. Sumner
May 15, 2016
Juanita P. SumnerBeloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmotherJuanita Phillips Sumner peacefully passed away May 15, 2016.A memorial service will be held 1 pm on May 22, 2016 at the Terrill Road Baptist Church, 1340 Terrill Rd. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. Arrangements by Gray Memorial Funeral Home, Cranford. You may go to grayfuneralhomes.com for on line condolences.Juanita was born Elizabeth Juanita Phillips...
Bertha E. "Betty" (Nee Schmidt) Bogaert
May 12, 2016
Bertha ("Betty") E. Bogaert, 94, long time Westfield resident, died on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Betty was born on May 6, 1922, in Bayonne, New Jersey, to John Frederick and Ella Force Schmidt. After graduating from high school, she pursued her interest in art and became an accomplished artist in her own right. She enjoyed nature and all of the...
Thelma J. (Palmquist) Mackay
May 12, 2016
Thelma J. MacKay, age 97, died on Thursday, May 12 th , 2016 at the Center for Hope Hospice in ScotchPlains, NJ, after a long life. She was born Thelma Johanna Palmquist on October 11, 1918 to Gustave and Johanna Palmquist at 735 Avenue Y in Brooklyn, NY.Thelma attended New York City public schools and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High...
Lynne M. Hogan
May 10, 2016
Lynne Marie Hogan age 55 passed away on May 10, 2016, surrounded by her family at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, NJ. Lynne was born on February 8, 1961 in Trenton, New Jersey, grew up in Willingboro, NJ, spent her earlier adult years living in Margate, NJ and working at Bally's Grand Casino. She married on October...
Joseph R. Demarco
May 6, 2016
Joseph DeMarco, born March 1, 1927 passed away on May 6, 2016 at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey after a short illness. .Born in Brooklyn, New York he grew up in Staten Island, New York relocating to Elizabeth New Jersey in1966. He resided in several communities in New Jersey. His last residence was located in Clark, NJ.He attended McKee...
David Paul Jones
Apr 19, 2016
David Paul Jones died suddenly on April 19. born September 19 1964 in elizabeth nj. lived in roselle park. graduated Cranford high school and the Union County Vocational School in 1982. Worked as a mold maker for the last 34 years. Loved his cat Tigger. Avid Nascar Fan. Particularly followed Jeff Gordon's career. Followed the Jets, Yankees, and Devils. He's...
Nancy Snyder
Apr 17, 2016
Nancy J. Snyder, Sunday School Teacher for over forty years. Nancy J. Snyder of Cranford and Normandy Beach passed away at home on Sunday April 17, 2016. Visitation and burial will be private. A memorial service, and Life Celebration will be 11:30 am Thursday April 21, 2016 at the Snyder Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church, 11 Springfield Avenue, Cranford....
Robert L. Chavern
Apr 14, 2016
Mr. Robert L. Chavern age 89 passed away peacefully at the Runnells Specialized Hospital in Berkeley Heights, NJ.Born in Glassport, Pennsylvania, he lived in California, and most recent in Cranford, New Jersey.Bob was a retired Art Teacher and Potter for the Los Angeles Unified School District. He also served our country during World War Two in the Army Air Corps.No...
Othmar Wittreich
Apr 5, 2016
Othmar Wittreich, 89, of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at JFK Medical Center, Edison. Othmar's Life Celebration will be on Friday April 8th, from 5:00-9:00PM at Gray Funeral Directors, 318 E. Broad St., Westfield. His funeral mass will be celebrated at 10AM Saturday April 9, 2016 at St. Helen's Catholic Church, 1600 Rahway Ave. at Lambertsmill Rd.,...
James Patrick Bulger
Apr 4, 2016
James Patrick Bulger born Jan 6, 1971 in Jersey City, NJ died on April 4, 2016 Melbourne Fla. "Jimmy" grew up in Cranford, NJ. He attended St Michael's School, Hillside Ave School and Cranford High School. He was an honor roll student many times and an amazing athlete. He played football, baseball and wrestled for Cranford at various times. He...
Patricia L. (Nee Earhart) Kelly
Mar 31, 2016
Patricia L. Kelly (nee Earhart), 87, of Westfield, died Thursday March 31, 2016 at her residence. Patricia's funeral service will begin at 11:00AM Tuesday April 5,2016, at Gray Directors, 318 E. Broad St., Westfield, where there will be viewing from10:00AM until service time. Please go to www.grayfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. Born in Westfield,...
Evelyn Tanzer Loderstedt
Mar 26, 2016
Evelyn Loderstedt (nee Tanzer), 87, a longtime resident of Cranford, passed away on Saturday March 26, 2016 at her residence.Evelyn's Service of Remembrance will be Saturday April 2, 2016, at 2:00PM at Calvary Lutheran Church, 108 Eastman St., Cranford. Arrangements by Gray's of Cranford, go to www.grayfuneralhomes.com, to offer condolences. Born in Elizabeth, Evelyn enjoyed singing, photography, and reading the...
Christine Jacoby
Mar 25, 2016
Christine Jacoby, 92, of Cranford, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 25, 2016.Born in Newark, NJ on august 26, 1923 and resided in Cranford for 63 years. It was there that she enjoyed entertaining and cooking for her family and friends, "The Pomi Debs". She retired as a bookkeeper from union center national bank...
Rosemarie Mack
Mar 17, 2016
Rosemarie Mack, 89, of Cranford, passed away on March 17, 2016. Rosemarie's Life Celebration will be Tuesday March 22nd, from 4:00-8:00PM, and Wednesday March 23rd at 10AM at Gray Funeral Directors, 12 Springfield Ave., Cranford, where her prayer service will follow at 11AM Wednesday. Entombment will follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com to view her life...
Mary Vanderhoff
Mar 16, 2016
Mary VanderHoff Beloved wife, mother and grandmotherMary Vanderhoff, 67, of Cranford passed away at home on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Mary was born in Newark on June 26, 1948. She is survived by her beloved husband, James; children and spouses, James and Motoko Golden, Eileen and Stephen Kisly, Andrew Vanderhoff, Lindsay Vanderhoff and Jillian Vanderhoff; grandchildren, Grace Kisly, Stephen Kisly...
John Howard
Mar 4, 2016
John Howard, 91, of Cranford, passed away on Friday March 4, 2016, at his residence. John's visitation will be Tuesday (today) from 6:00-9:00PM March 8th, at Gray Funeral Directors, 12 Springfield Ave., Cranford, NJ (go to www.grayfuneralhomes.com). His funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday March 9, 2016, at 9:30AM at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 40 Alden Street, Cranford. Interment...
Mark Harlow Titus
Mar 3, 2016
Mark Titus died suddenly of smoke inhalation at a job related incident on March 3, 2016. Mark's Life Celebration will be held on Sunday April 10, 2016 from 2:00-4:00PM at Gray Funeral Directors, 318 E. Broad St., Westfield, NJ. Go to www.grayfuneralhomes.com to view a tribute to Mark. He was educated at Exeter and Lafayette College and lived in Woodbridge,NJ...
Thornton H. Webb
Mar 1, 2016
Mr. Thornton H. Webb age 90 passed away on Tuesday March 1, 2016 at the Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ.Born in Hanover, NJ, he lived in Springfield For many years.Thornton was a self employed owner of W.&.W. Leasing (a trucking company) in Jersey City.He is pre deceased by two sons, Richard and Gary Webb. He is survived by his...
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