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Kenneth A. Sartoretto

KENVIL — Kenneth A. Sartoretto, 59, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, at his home in Kenvil following a brief illness.

Born in Somerville, he lived there for many years, moving to Kenvil 25 years ago.

A 1964 graduate of Somerville High School, he served with the U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War.

Mr. Sartoretto was employed as a manager with the Wal-Mart of Ledgewood. An avid photographer, he also enjoyed the Shore and spending time with family.

His wife, Nancy Dawson Sartoretto, died in 1995 and his mother, Mary Nittolo Sartoretto, died in 1979.

He is survived by his son, Jason, of Kenvil; his father, Julius, of Huntsville, Texas; two sisters, Vivian Sammartino of Andover and Jayeann Sartoretto of Manhattan, N.Y., and one brother, James P., of Bath, Pa.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. in the Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home, 156 Main St., Newton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 669 Littleton Road, Parsippany, N.J. 07054.

Agnes Farrell

BRYAM — Agnes Farrell, 81, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at Newton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Bayonne, Mrs. Farrell lived in Hackensack before moving to the Cranberry Lake section of Byram 30 years ago.

Mrs. Farrell was a private duty LPN before her retirement. She loved her church and was an active member of Good Shepherd R.C. Church in Andover Borough.

The daughter of the late James and Mary O'Neill, Mrs. Farrell was also predeceased by her husband, Edward, in 2001 and a daughter, Susan O'Neill Farrell, in 1974.

She is survived by six daughters, Maureen deQuevedo of Tannersville, Pa., Barbara Farrell of Maywood, Jeanmarie Hart of Henryville, Pa., Audrey Madura of Nashanic Station, Jayne Cambria of Jackson and Catherine Tufano of River Vale; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd R.C. Church, Route 517, Andover Borough.

Visitation will be held Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton.

Alexander Landis

BRANCHVILLE — Alexander Landis, 81, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at home.

He was born on Jan. 25, 1924 in New Brunswick.

Mr. Landis married his wife, the former Anne Bronkhorst, on Nov. 30, 1946, in Newark.

Loving husband of 59 years, supportive father and doting grandfather. He was a member of "Greatest Generation."

Wanting to serve in the armed forces following the attack on Pearl Harbor, and knowing he would almost certainly fail the eye exam, Mr. Landis memorized the standard eye chart and passed the test. He joined the U.S. Army 33rd Infantry, serving in the Pacific with the famed Alamo Scouts, a unit whose heroic exploits inspired the recent movie, "The Great Raid."

With his older brother, Morris, he was a principal in the firm Landis and Landis Certified Public Accountants. From 1962 to 1970, along with his wife, he owned and managed Camp Paradox, a summer camp for boys in the Adirondacks, famous for having been attended by composer Richard Rodgers, lyricist Lorenz Hart, authors Nathanael West, Gerald Green and screenwriter David Milch of "Hill Street Blues" and "NYPD Blue".

For 25 years prior to his retirement, Mr. Landis organized group travel excursions for young musicians and choral groups to participate in international music festivals and competitions.

He was a member of the American Legion in Sandyston, Woodstream Rod & Gun Club in Highland Park, Boy Scouts of America in New Brunswick and Kiwanis International in New Brunswick and served as president of the Kittatinny Lake Association in Branchville.

Generous to a fault, he raised funds for organizations such as the United Fund and the Kidney Foundation, and donated cardiac defibrillators for local emergency use.

To paraphrase Will Rogers, Mr. Landis never met a man or woman he didn't like.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ann; one son, Eric, and daughter-in-law, Jolene, of Boston, Mass.; one daughter, Robin Landis Carlier, and son-in-law, Bob, of Redwood Shores, Calif.; one grandson, Spencer Antoine-Michael Carlier; one granddaughter, Sydney Anneke-Manor Carlier; his twin brother, Sam, and Sister - in-law, Connie, of Monroe Township; Sister - in-law, Rave Landis, of North Brunswick and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held on Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Elmwood cemetery, Commercial Avenue, New Brunswick. Arrangements were by the Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, 239 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick.

Robert J. Carlson

SPARTA — Robert J. Carlson, 86, died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Newton Memorial Hospital. Born in Mamaroneck, N.Y., Mr. Carlson was raised in Bergenfield and lived in Englewood, Westwood and Rivervale before moving to Sparta 32 years ago.

He worked for the Manhattan Savings Bank in New York City for 45 years, starting at the age of 17 as a bank teller and retiring in March 1982 as vice president of the insurance department. In his retirement he had continued to work part time for H&R; Block in Newton.

He was a graduate of Pace College and the American Institute of Banking, both in New York. He belonged to the Manhattan Savings Bank Softball Team and Bowling Team, was a former member of the Knights of Columbus in Bergen County and of the Lake Mohawk Golf Club, and was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Church in Sparta. Mr. Carlson was an avid golfer and proud New York Rangers fan.

Mr. Carlson was the beloved husband of Rita Carlson; loving father of Kathleen Makoujy and her husband Tom of Sparta, Barbara J. Collins and her husband Glenn of Mahwah, and Joanne Stumpe and her husband Kenneth of Shawnee, Pa.; devoted grandfather of Colleen Abbey, Jeffrey Carlson Mase and his wife Christine, David Mase and his wife Tasha, Jessica Mase, Kellie Ritter and her husband Michael, Kaitlyn Collins, Jake Collins, Matthew Carlson Stumpe, Jenifer Stumpe, and Robert Stumpe. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta. A funeral Mass will celebrate Mr. Carlson's life at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Sparta.

In lieu of flowers, the Carlson family would appreciate Masses in Robert's name.

Paulino Colombo

CLIFTON — Paulino Colombo, 78, died Saturday, July 8, 2006, at Passaic Beth Israel. He was born in Passaic and lived there before moving to Clifton 45 years ago.

Mr. Colombo served as a Merchant Marine in World War II. He was employed as a painter at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford for 20 years before retiring in 1990. He was a parishoner at St. Clare's R.C. Church in Clifton.

Mr. Colombo was the loving husband of Martha Richnavsky Colombo; father of Debra Hudowalski and the late Paula Glus; brother of Josephine Petriello, Carmela Gatto and the late James Colombo, Charles Colombo, John Colombo, Lucy Hvarre and Priscilla Marinaro, and the grandfather of three.

Visitation will be today, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Intelisano-Scarpa Funeral Home, 492 Clifton Ave., Clifton. A funeral will take place Wednesday at 9: 45 a.m. at the funeral home, with a 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Clare's R.C. Church in Clifton.

Joyceann Worth

FRANKLIN — Joyceann Worth, 61, died Monday, July 10, 2006, after a long illness.

Born in Franklin, she resided there most of her life. She retired from Picatinny Arsenal in 2005 after 31 years of service. At the time of her retirement, she served as the administrative assistant to the Munitions Technology director.

Joyce was active in her community. She belonged to the Wallkill Valley First Aid Squad for 15 years and coached Little League Softball. She also belonged to the Wallkill Women's Club and delivered Meals on Wheels. Joyce was a communicant at Immaculate Conception Church in Franklin. An avid slot machine player, she loved to go to Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

She is survived by her husband, Robert; sons, Kenneth in Fair Lawn and Brian in Stonington, Conn.; daughter, Cynthia in Summerville S.C., and one grandson.

Viewing will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the F. John Ramsey Funeral Home in Franklin. A requiem Mass will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception R.C. Church.

Rena Postma

WANTAGE — Rena Postma, 86, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2006, at her residence. Born in Wommels, Friesland, The Netherlands on June 26, 1920, to Dirk and Grietje Stapersma, she married Siek Postma on May 2, 1946, and they immigrated to America in December 1948.

Mr. and Mrs. Postma farmed in Sussex County for 55 years and in 1971 they founded Beemerville Orchards. Mrs. Postma had resided in the Beemerville section of Wantage for 41 years before her recent retirement three months ago.

Mrs. Postma was a lifelong member of the Sussex Christian Reformed Church, SCARC, ECCRLA, a past member of O.E.L of the Sussex Christian School, a member of the Jamaica, Queens Farmer's Market, and in 1982 was awarded the Golden Apple Award, a prestigious award for serving the City of New York.

Mrs. Postma was a listener, a woman of compassion, who loved her Savior and encouraged others to keep praying; she was a quiet and steadfast ambassador for the Lord.

She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Jason Postma in 1991 and Richard DeGroat in 1999. She is survived by Siek, her husband of 60 years; three sons, Jack Postma and his wife Eleanor of Hudsonville, Mich., Dirk Postma and his wife Sharon of Florence, Colo., and William "Bill, " residing at home; five daughters, Grace DeGroat and her husband David of Chesapeake, Va., Wilma Bogertman and her husband William of North Haledon, Rena Bast and her husband Peter of Wantage, Sharon Postma of Roslindale, Mass., and Betty McRoberts and her husband Douglas of Ottsville, Pa.; 25 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and her Sister - in-law, Klazien Stapersma of The Netherlands.

Friends may pay their respects to the family on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank St. (Route 23), Sussex Borough. A funeral will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Sussex Christian Reformed Church, 51 Unionville Ave., Sussex Borough, with the Rev. John Keizer officiating. Interment will follow at Clove cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to SCARC, 11 U.S. Highway 206, Augusta, N.J. 07822 or to the Eastern Christian Children's Retreat, 700 Mountain Ave., Wycoff, N.J. 07841.

Mary J. Kwasnik

MINE HILL — Mary J. Kwasnik, 78, died Monday, July 10, 2006, at the Dwelling Place at Saint Clare's Hopsital in Dover after a long illness. Born in Passaic, Mrs. Kwasnik lived in Rockaway before moving to Mine Hill in 1953.

Mrs. Kwasnik was employed as a clerk at Crum & Foster in Parsippany for 10 years before retiring in 1993. She was an avid bowler and had served in officer positions for several bowling clubs throughout Morris County. She had been a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church in Wharton since 1953.

Mrs. Kwasnik was predeceased by her brother, Ed Majewski in 2005. She is survived by her husband, John Kwasnik; her son, Stanley J. of Mine Hill; two daughters, Karen Sudol of Franklin and Dianna Quintana of Kenvil; her sister, Vicky Zak of Connecticut; and five grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 Route 10, Randolph. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's R.C. Church in Wharton on Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to The Dwelling Place at Saint Clare's Hospital, 400 West Blackwell St., Dover, N.J. 07801.

Victoria Anne Tosti Becker

SANDYSTON — Victoria Anne Tosti Becker, 46, died Saturday at home.

Born in Newton, Mrs. Becker was raised in Hampton and moved to Sandyston 16 years ago. She was a 1977 graduate of Kittatinny Regional High School. She graduated from Centenary College in Hackettstown and received her bachelor of science in social work from Monmouth University in Ocean County.

Mrs. Becker was a social worker for the Sussex County Welfare Board in Newton for 22 years.

She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle R.C. Church in Hainesville.

Mrs. Becker is survived by her husband, Richard W. Becker; two children, Meagan Anne Becker and Derek Robert Becker, both at home; her parents, Robert L. and Saundra A. Fenner Tosti of Sandyston; one brother, Robin N. Tosti and his wife, Colleen, of Hampton; one niece and one nephew.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wood Funeral Home, 16 Main St., Branchville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas the Apostle R.C. Church, Route 206, Hainesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, N.J. 07860; St. Thomas the Apostle R.C. Church, P.O. Box 187, Layton, N.J. 07851 or The Cancer Center at St. Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, N.J. 07039.

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