Reverend David P. Focht

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Reverend David P. Focht, a retired United Church of Christ (UCC) Pastor and resident of Allentown, PA, died Saturday, March 11 after a brief illness. Reverend Focht was born June 25, 1935 in Allentown, PA. He graduated from Allentown High School in 1953 and Franklin and Marshall College in 1959. He married Eleanor Elaine Tomlinson of Van Wert, OH in 1964. Reverend Focht earned his Masters Degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1966 and was subsequently ordained at Emmanuel UCC Allentown in 1966. Reverend Focht served as Pastor of St. Paul’s UCC in Kutztown, PA for 26 years until his retirement from the ministry in 1999. Reverend Focht is survived by his wife of 53 years, Eleanor; his son and daughter-in-law Eric and Monica Focht of Wharton, NJ; his son and daughter-in-law Brian and Laura Focht of Westerville, OH and 2 granddaughters Brittany and Alyssa Focht.

Reverend Focht’s funeral service is scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Emmanuel UCC Allentown on 1547 West Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104. The viewing will begin at 10am with the funeral services starting at 11am. He will be laid to rest in Hope Cemetery Mausoleum in Kutztown, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Emmanuel UCC (https://www.emmanuelunitedchurch.org/)


James B. Galbraith, Jr.

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Lynn Livingston’s father passed away this past Sunday.  We extend sincere condolences to Lynn and her family.  There will be a memorial service this Saturday at 3 pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Morristown.

Memorial donations in Jim Galbraith’s memory may be made to The Morris Educational Foundation, c/o James B. Galbraith, Jr. Scholarship, 50 Early Street, Morristown, NJ 07960, or to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960.

His obituary can be viewed at http://danglerfuneralhomes.com/tribute/details/495/James-Galbraith-Jr/obituary.html


Nicholas “Nick” Allen Valentino Obituary and Viewing

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Nicholas “Nick” Allen Valentino, of Denville, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was 23 years young.

Public Visitation will be held on Friday, December 29th from 4 – 8 pm at Norman Dean Home for Services, 16 Righter Ave., Denville, NJ 07834. Funeral Service will begin at 7:30 pm. Memorial Donations can be made in Nick’s memory to the ASPCA by way of www.inmemoryof-memorial.org. Please leave a condolence and special memory for his family.

http://normandean.com/tribute/details/3368/Nicholas-Valentino/obituary.html

 


Sad News – Mary Gabrielli and Nick Valentino

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Please keep our Estling family in your prayers during this holiday season.  Wayne T. shared with me that Mary Gabrielli passed away Saturday morning.  At this time, there are no plans for a service or funeral. And from Rick P.: “With great sadness I write to inform you of Nicholas Valentino’s tragic death. Our heart-felt sympathies to Kit and her family.   Funeral arrangements will be announced early next week. ”

I’ll share details as they become available.

Thanks,
Scott


Tina Frost

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Tina Frost, Rich’s oldest daughter, was shot in the concert madness in Las Vegas the night before last.  A bullet went through her right eye.  She is in the ICU with Rich and her mom present.  As Rich has posted on Facebook, Tina’s process of recovery will be more of a marathon than a sprint as even minor brain injuries are unpredictable.  Rich then adds, but “Tina is a great runner and very strong”.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Tina, Rich and the entire family.  I will provide an update when the family wishes.

– Rick P.


Leftover Luncheon

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The Leftover Luncheon will be Wednesday September 20th at Cafe Metro at 11:30 am. Please RSVP to Erin Bullen. Sorry for the late notice. We hope to see everyone there.

Allison P.


Service for Edwin Pomeroy

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From Norman Dean Home for Services (http://normandean.com/tribute/details/3267/Edwin-Pomeroy/obituary.html)

Edwin Riker Pomeroy passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Tenacre Foundation in Princeton, NJ. He was 72 years young.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 26th at 11 am at High Point State Park, 1480 NJ-23, Sussex, NJ 07461.

Memorial Donations are being accepted in memory of Edwin to Friends of High Point, P.O. Box 817, Sussex, NJ 07461 or First Church of Christ Scientist, Sparta, NJ.


Celebrating Sara

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Dear Fellow Campers,

Celebrating Sara July 1, 2017

Please join us in a Celebration of Sara’s life at the Community house on July 1, 2017 at 1PM., Please bring stories,pictures and memories of Sara to share.

Hope to see you there.

Wilson, Wardamasky and Valentino Families


Sara Wardamasky

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I regret to inform you that Sally Wilson’s daughter Sara, sister of David Wilson and Kit Valentino, was tragically killed in an auto accident Wednesday. Kit and David know that the lake community stands ready to help in any way possible, but for now the family will be dealing with this very privately. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Wilson family.

-Rick P.


Sara’s obituary has been published, details are below.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyrecord/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=184086946

Sara J. Wardamasky

AGE: 53 • Blue Hill, ME

On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 a tragic automobile accident took the life of Sara J. Wilson Wardamasky.

The youngest of three children, Sara was born on July 2, 1963 to Ken and Sally Wilson. She grew up in Pearl River NY. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Plattsburg, SUNY College and fulfilled her dream by earning her Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Maine

Sara is survived by her husband, Dave, daughter Juliette, mother Sara (Sally) Wilson, of Blue Hill, Katherine (Kit) Valentino of Denville, NJ, brother David Wilson of Slate Hill, NY, 8 nieces, 6 nephews and many beloved friends.

A devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend, Sara will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A celebration of Sara’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to https://www.gofundme.com/sara-wardamasky


Dr. Raymond D. Mutter

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Dr. Raymond D. Mutter died on Tuesday November 29, 2016 at his home in Concordia, Monroe Twp. He was 85 years old. Dr. Mutter was born in Orange. He lived his early life in Chatham and spent summer months in Estling Lake, Denville. He resided most of his life in Ossining, NY before moving to Concordia, Monroe Twp. in July 2016. He served in the US Army. He graduated from Bates College in Maine and received his medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was a medical doctor with a private practice in Ossining, NY. He later joined a professional group affiliated with Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, NY. It was there that he served on the Board of Directors as well as serving as President of the Medical Staff. He retired in 2001.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary E. (Magai) Mutter of Concordia, Monroe Twp., three children, Jeffrey W. Mutter and his wife Marilyn of Severna Park, MD, Kathryn A. Manning and her husband Joe of Colfax, CA, and Barbara L. Elsworth and her husband Wayne of Leverette, MA, one brother, William Mutter and his wife Dale of Parsippany, six grandchildren, Andrew Manning, Sara Meyers and her husband Drew, Brian Manning, Kendra Chenowith and her husband Bryan, Gregory Mutter, and Maddie Manning, one great granddaughter, Hadley Meyers, and many other extended family members.

Cremation is private. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the M. David DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. – 205 Rhode Hall Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 – 732-521-0555 – www.demarcofuneralhome.com.

A memorial service will take place at a date, time, and place to be determined.

For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.