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Jordan, Donald
Donald Jordan, 78, died 04/14/04 in Hackettstown Community Hospital, Hackettstown, NJ. Donald lived in Hackettstown, NJ for 43 years coming from Wharton, NJ and was born in Pittston, PA. on 05/03/25.
Husband/Wife of: Lily (Allen) Jordan
Son/Daughter of: the late Harry Richard and Loretta (Chrysler) Jordan
Survived By:
Wife - Lily at home
2 Sons - Ronald Jordan, Lewes, Del., Kenneth Allen, Hackettstown
1 Daughter - Wendy Rockle, Harbeson, Del
4 grandchildren
2 great grandchildren
2 Sisters - Bertha Sia, Totowana, NY and Jeanette Coleman, Philadelphia, PA.
Occupation: Mr. Jordan was a Postal/Letter Carrier for 21 years with U.S. Postal Service, Hackettstown, NJ retiring in 1985. Previously he was employed by Howmet Corporation, Wharton, NJ for 9 years.
Veteran Info: Mr. Jordan served in the United States Navy aboard the USS San Diego, from 1943 -1946 during WW II
Additional Information: Mr. Jordan was a life member of the following organizations: Hackettstown Moose Lodge # 816; American Legion Post # 164; Disabled Veterans Chapter # 78; National Association of Letter Carriers; also member of the AARP
Visitation: Friday, April 16, 2004, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home
Services: Saturday, April 17, 2004, 10:00 AM- at the Cochran Funeral Home
In Lieu of Flowers: donations to the American Cancer Society, 669 Littleton Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054-4834
Interment: Pequest Union cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ
McMekin, Susan M.
Susan M. McMekin, 64, died 04/14/04 in Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Clares, Dover, NJ. Susan lived in Mansfield Township, NJ since 1980 and was born in Easton, PA. on 05/14/39.
Husband/Wife of: Martin McMekin
Son/Daughter of: the late Wesley B. & S. Elizabeth (Whitmore) Hann
Survived By:
Husband - Martin at home
2 Sons - James McMekin, Port Murray, NJ and Daniel McMekin, Acworth, GA
1 Daughter - Lori Post, Omaha, Neb.
3 Sisters - Betty Lou Sumler, Tifton, GA., Patricia Collins, Belvidere, NJ and Donna Zmyewski, Effort, PA.
11 Granddaughters
4 great grandchildren
pre-deceased by 2 brothers, the late Charles and Gary Hann and 1 sister, the late Carolyn Strait
Occupation: Susan was a homemaker
Veteran Info: N/A
Additional Information: Mrs. McMekin was a member of the Rockport Presbyterian Church and was active in the Choir and as a "Military Wife" was also active in the Choirs where her husband was stationed. She was a graduate of Hackettstown High School, Class of 1957.
Visitation: None scheduled
Services: Saturday, April 17, 2004 @ 11:00 AM- Rockport Presbyterian Church, 395 Rockport Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865
In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial donations to Compassionate Care Hospice, 40 W. Blackwell St., Dover, NJ 07801 or to the Rockport Presbyterian Church, 395 Rockport Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865
Interment: Private
Pearce, Sr., Frank R.
Frank R. Pearce, Sr., 76, died 04/15/04 in Forest Manor Care Center, Frelinghuysen Township, NJ. Frank lived in Hackettstown, NJ for 14 years coming from Glen Gardner, NJ and previously lived in Washington, NJ and was born in Hackettstown, NJ on 02/26/28.
Husband/Wife of: Clara (Trimmer) Pearce
Son/Daughter of: the late Caleb Anson & Elizabeth (Longcore) Pearce
Survived By:
Wife - Clara of Hackettstown, NJ
1 Son - Frank Pearce, Jr., St. Louis, MO.
2 Daughters - Ellen E. Silverthorn, Jackson, SC and Robin Lynn Baron, New Brunswick, NJ
7 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
Occupation: Mr. Pearce was a Cook with the Hagedorn Geriatric Hospital, Glen Gardner, NJ retiring in 1986
Veteran Info: Served in the U.S. Army from 1945 -1947
Additional Information: Mr. Pearce was of the Presbyterian faith
Visitation: None scheduled
Services: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 2:00 PM- at the Pequest Union cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ
In Lieu of Flowers: No requests
Interment: Pequest Union cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ
Rice, Aldys Kay
Aldys Kay Rice, 71, died 04/16/04 in Hackettstown Community Hospital, Hackettstown, NJ. Aldys lived in Mansfield Township, NJ for 4 years coming from North Carolina where she lived for 14 years and was born in East Orange, NJ on 06/30/32.
Husband/Wife of: thelate Walter F. Rice
Son/Daughter of: the late William Lewis & Helen Madeline (Walker) Turton
Survived By:
1 Daughter - Eunice Esposito of Mansfield Township, Port Murray, NJ
3 Sons - Walter William Rice, Stroudsburg, PA, Matthew T. Rice, Washington, NJ and James D. Rice, Richmond, VA
3 Grandchildren
Occupation: Mrs. Rice was a Secretary and Store clerk with Jamesway Department Store, Hackettstown, NJ, retiring 14 years ago.
Veteran Info: N/A
Additional Information: Mrs. Rice was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Independence Township, NJ and in North Carolina. She was a member of the "Literary Council" in Brunswick Co., Long Beach Island, NJ
Visitation: None scheduled
Services: Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 2:00 PM- Graveside at Hackettstown Union cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ
In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial donations may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 298 Main St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840 or the American Lung Association of NJ, 1600 Rt. 22, East, Union, NJ 07083
Interment: Hackettstown Union cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ
Creager, Malcolm D. "Skip"
Malcolm D. "Skip" Creager, 69, died 04/17/04 in Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ. Malcolm lived in Hackettstown, NJ area all of his life and was born in Beattystown, NJ on 07/19/34.
Husband/Wife of: Nellie (Hart) Creager
Son/Daughter of: the late Paul and Marjorie (DeVoe) Creager
Survived By:
Wife - Nellie at home
3 Sons - Thomas Creager, Mt. Olive Twp., NJ, Stephen Creager, Mt. Olive Twp., NJ, and Andrew Creager, Byram Twp., NJ
1 Daughter - Rebecca (Creager) Ruballos, Long Valley, NJ
1 Brother - Paul Creager, Indio, CA
1 Sister - Virginia (Creager) Winter, Hampton, NJ
2 Granddaughters - Jessica & Jillian
Occupation: Mr. Creager was a Truck Driver and did Shipping and Receiving for Hoffman-LaRoche for 30 years, retiring in 1996
Veteran Info: Served in the US Army from 1957-1959
Additional Information: Mr. Creager was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Hackettstown, NJ; Honor Guard of Arlington National cemetery while on active duty in the Army. Mr. Creager was a Devoted Father and Grandfather, "Most joy, pride was family"
Visitation: Tuesday, April 20, 2004, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the funeral home
Services: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 11:00 AM- at the Cochran Funeral Home
In Lieu of Flowers: No requests
Interment: Stewartsville Lutheran cemetery, Stewartsville, NJ
Bisson, Cecilia Anne
Cecilia Anne Bisson, 72, died 04/21/04 in Hackettstown Community Hospital, Hackettstown, NJ. Cecilia lived in Hackettstown, NJ since 1962 coming from Nebraska and was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on 08/09/31.
Husband/Wife of: Edmund Bisson
Son/Daughter of: the late Louis & Florence (Person) Swift
Survived By:
Husband - Edmund at home
3 Sons - Dennis Bisson, Hackettstown, NJ; Douglas Bisson, Los Angeles, CA; Stephen Lautenschlager, Albuquerque, NM
1 Daughter - Linda Pulver, Hackettstown, NJ
1 Brother - Louis Swift, Jr., Lincoln, Neb
1 Sister - Patricia Fuller, Peoria, ILL
3 Grandchildren
Occupation: Mrs. Bisson was a homemaker
Veteran Info: N/A
Additional Information: Mrs. Bisson was a member of St. Marys Church of the Assumption
Visitation: Friday, April 23, 2004, 7 -9 PM at the funeral home
Services: Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 2:00 PM- at the Cochran Funeral Home
In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Research, 669 Littleton Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054-4843
Interment: Hackettstown Union cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ
Prytherch, Gail Jeanette (Cook)
Gail Jeanette (Cook) Prytherch, 64, died 07/16/04 in Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Clares, Dover, NJ. Gail lived in Long Valley, NJ since 1990 and was born in Elizabeth, NJ on 04/16/40.
Husband/Wife of: The Rev. Donald H. Prytherch, married
in 1961
Son/Daughter of: Charles W. Cook and the late Virginia (Oyer) Cook
Survived By:
Husband - Rev. Donald Prytherch at home
2 Daughters - Wendy A. Prytherch, Long Valley, NJ and Amy V. Wedderman and her husband Randy P., Bangor, PA
3 Grandchildren - Carrie Prytherch, Joshua Wedderman and Emily Wedderman
Sister - Carolyn M. Cook, Union, NJ
Father - Charles W. Cook, Union, NJ
Occupation: Gail was a Christian Educator, Nursery School Teacher, Soloist and Choir Director with her husband at the Bethel Presbyterian Church of Bethel Park, PA; Kenmore Presbyterian Church of Kenmore, NY, for 16 years at Flemington Presbyterian Church, Flemington, NJ; The Presbyterian Church of Madison, NJ; Old Bergen Church of Jersey City, NJ; First Presbyterian Church of Blairstown, NJ; First Presbyterian Church of Stirling, NJ and since 1990 at the Schooley's Mountain Presbyterian Church, Schooley's Mountain, NJ
Veteran Info: N/A
Additional Information:
Visitation: Private
Services: Memorial Service on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 2:00 PM- at Schooley's Mountain Presbyterian Church, Heath Lane, Schooley's Mtn., NJ 07853
In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial gifts may be made in her name to the Music Program of Schooley's Mountain Presbyterian Church, PO Box 33, Schooley's Mountain, NJ 07853; "Save the Music" Foundatiion, 1515 Broadway, 20th floor, NY, NY 10036; or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038.
Interment: Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth, NJ
Dewald, David G.
David G. Dewald, 61, died 07/11/04 in Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ. David lived in Port Murray the past year coming from Byram, NJ where he lived since 1976, coming from Cincinnati, Ohio where he was raised and was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on 04/18/43.
Husband/Wife of: Georgene (Jeanne) Dewald
Son/Daughter of: the late Gerald & Jeanne (Hanshmidt) Dewald
Survived By:
Wife - Georgene (Jeanne) at home
1 Son - James Dewald, Rockaway, NJ
2 Daughters - Jennifer Clouse, Byram, NJ and Nicole Parks, Great Meadows, NJ
3 Brothers - Barry, Joel and Ron, all of Cincinnati, Ohio
1 Sister - Mary Jo Matas, Satellite Beach, FL
5 grandchildren
Occupation: Mr. Dewald was a Sales Representative with Cerex, Pensacola, FL. He was a graduate of Xavier College with a B.A. Degree in Marketing
Veteran Info: David was a veteran of the US Army
Additional Information:
Visitation: Thursday, July 15, 2004, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home
Services: Friday, July 16, 2004, at 11:00 AM- Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
In Lieu of Flowers: the family requests donations to your favorite charity in Dave's name.
Interment: Hackettstown Union cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ
Knudsen, Sherri L.
Sherri L. Knudsen, 40, died 01/05/03 in Hackettstown Community Hospital, Hackettstown, NJ. Sherri lived in Hackettstown, NJ for 7 years coming from Hopatcong, NJ and was born in Morristown, NJ on 12/10/62.
Husband/Wife of: Thomas J. Knudsen
Son/Daughter of: The late Andrew and Marie O'Dell Schweizer
Survived By:
Husband - Thomas J. Knudsen of Hackettstown, NJ
6 Children-Thomas, Darren, Ricky, Belinda, Alicia and Courtney, all of Hackettstown
Brother - Andrew
3 Sisters - Helen, Lori and Jeannette
Occupation: Homemaker
Veteran Info: none
Additional Information: N/A
Visitation: Wednesday, 01/08/03, 4:00-7:30 PM
Services: Wednesday, 01/08/03, at 7:30 PM- Cochran Funeral Home
In Lieu of Flowers: Donations to the family C/O the funeral home
Interment: Private
Holmes, Mary R.
Mary R. Holmes, 98, died 07/10/04 in House of the Good Shepherd, Hackettstown, NJ . Mary lived in Hackettstown, NJ for 3 years coming from Byram, NJ, previously she lived in Short Hills, NJ and was born in Englewood, NJ on 08/05/05.
Husband/Wife of: the late Everett H. Holmes (1974)
Son/Daughter of: the late William & Sarah (Roberts) Lord
Survived By:
2 Daughters - Mary Jean Merritt, Hudson, FL and Joyce Glasson, Cranberry Lake, NJ
7 grandchildren
12 great grandchildren
Occupation: Mrs. Holmes was a homemaker
Veteran Info: N/A
Additional Information: Mary was a life member of the Christ Episcopal Church; member of the Philanthropic Education Organization, Chapter "S" for 50 years; member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; member of the Republican Club, all of Short Hills, NJ
Visitation: None scheduled
Services: Private- Private
In Lieu of Flowers: Donations to the House of the Good Shepherd, 798 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Interment: Private
