Dorothy Ann Shafer (nee Everson), 80, of Dunnellon, FL, formerly of Hillsdale and Northvale, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Beloved wife of Ralph for 65 years this July. Devoted mother of Linda Ettinger and husband Harold of El Paso, TX, Robin Shafer of Greenwood Lake, NY, Mary Saffert and husband Duke of Old Tappan and Charles Shafer of West Kingston, RI. Adored grandmother of Michael Saffert, Daniel Saffert and wife Natalie, Meaghann Shafer, Abraham Ettinger and Benjamin Ettinger. Dearest sister of Madeline Hart, Bernard and Carol Everson, Eileen Williams and sister-in-law Sue Everson. Predeceased by her sister, Barbara Yannucci, brother, Peter Everson and brother-in-law, George Williams.

Dorothy loved life, always ready to help friends and family. She loved a good party, the first and last on the dance floor. She will be always loved and missed by all.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

Those who wish may make memorial donations to Hospice of the Citrus County of the Nature Coast, PO Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464.

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Frank T. McElderry, 77, of Norwood, NJ, passed away at home on April 26th surrounded by his loving family.  Frank was a generous, kind and loving family man with a great sense of humor.  He will always be remembered for his devotion to his wife, children and grandchildren.

Cherished husband of 55 years to Lorraine (nee Marchese). Loving father to Frank E. McElderry of Boca Raton FL, Tom McElderry and his wife Corrine of Tappan, NY and Kerry Guerriero and her husband Neil of Harrington Park, NJ.  Devoted “Paco” to his adoring grandchildren Caitlin, Bailey, Shannon, Thomas, Mary, Kevin and Kayla. Dear brother to James McElderry and his wife Maureen of Ramsey, NJ and Larry Brown and his wife Joanne of The Bronx, NY,  loving brother in law to Marilyn Lutz of Whiting, NJ and dear uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

Frank was born in Dumont, NJ in 1938 and then moved to The Bronx when he was a young child.  He remained in the Bronx until he joined the Army and served his country in the Korean War. When he returned from Korea, he married his beloved wife Lorraine in 1961 and moved to Tappan, NY in 1965.  With three young children and a full time job, Frank still found the time to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree from Manhattan College and his Master’s Degree from Pace University.   He was a District Manager for Con Edison in Westchester County for 30 years.  He lived in Tappan for 37 years before moving to Norwood.  After retiring, Frank pursued numerous hobbies including car repair, home improvements, organizing anything he could get his hands on and watching his grandchildren participate in sports and dance recitals.  He loved to drive to Florida and spend time in the warm weather.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ on Thursday, April 28^th   from 2-4 and 7-9. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 29^th at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s Church on Paris Avenue in Northvale. Interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.

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Janet Eleanor Fellowes (nee Sendall), 83, of Teaneck, passed away at Villa Marie Claire surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 22, 2016. She was the devoted mother of Pamela Fellowes of Ridgefield, Linda Jean Jenkins and her husband Carl of Nahant, MA and Colleen Eleanor Fellowes and her husband Edmond Frankel of Harrington Park. Cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of George Thomas Sendall, Jr. of Arrington, VA and the late Virginia Daniels and Eleanor Cherie Sendall. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Ms. Fellowes was an active member of the Hawthorne Gospel Church for many years. She was a woman of many talents, including writing children’s books and poetry, and crafting, such as embroidery, knitting, painting and photography.
Family will receive friends Tuesday 10 – 11 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). A funeral service will be held at 11 AM with interment to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hawthorne Gospel Church, 2000 Route 208, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 or Sussex County Association of Retarded Citizens, 11 Route 206, Suite 100, Augusta, NJ 07822.
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Lester Robert Jacoby, 79, of Englewood, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee McMeekin). Cherished father of Kathleen Christie and husband Walter of Old Tappan, Diane Diaz and husband Waldo of River Vale and Lynne Moran of Englewood. Adored grandfather of Lauren Christie, Kara Christie, Ryan Diaz and Kyle Diaz. Dear uncle of Philip Mancuso and Robert McMeekin. Predeceased by his sister Ruth Mancuso and her husband Anthony.

Lester was a US Army Veteran. He retired from Cohen Express Trucking as Vice –President. Prior to that he was a police officer in Jersey City and was a private investigator and a talent manager for many years.  Lester was an active supporter of the Police Athletic League.  A generous and kind man with a huge heart, Lester will forever be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday 11 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-

767-3050) with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.  Visiting hours are Wednesday 5-8 PM.

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Patricia Andrews(nee Patrizio), 96, of Bergenfield, formerly of Tenafly, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Dennis and wife Michele of Brooklyn, Brian of Bergenfield and Patrice Rosato and husband Daniel of Old Tappan. Adored grandmother of Brian Jr., Shannon, Shaun, Jillian and Alicia. Dear sister of Catherine Medaglia and Penny LoBello and aunt of many loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Brian’s wife, Maria.

Patricia worked many years for the Mayor and Council of Tenafly on various committees and enjoyed being a choir member at St. Therese Church in Cresskill. She was an accomplished seamstress and had an early career designing baby clothes.  Patricia was a member of the Leonardo da Vinci Society Dance Troupe and loved to travel extensively.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 AM at St. Pius X RC Church, Old Tappan. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Smile Train at www.smiletrain.org.

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Dorothy Lemken Sloane (nee Henrichs), 91, of Roxboro, NC, formerly of Cold Spring, NY, died on Saturday, April 2, 2016. Born in Lynbrook, NY, Mrs. Sloane was the daughter of the late Theodore W. Henrichs and Kathryn Kley Henrichs Lingner and wife of the late Charles W. Lemken and John F. Sloane, Sr.  Mrs. Sloane held various executive and legal secretarial positions and later retired as an accountant from IBM in 1992. Upon retirement, she loved travelling the world with her husband, John.

Mrs. Sloane is survived by her children, Louise Verni of Timberlake, NC and Bruce Lemken of Emerson; one step-son and four step-daughters; her grandchildren, Charles Lemken and wife Monica of Emerson, Michael Lemken and wife Charraye of Washington Township; one great-grandchild, Lily Sophia Lemken.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday 10:00 AM at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 344 Washington Ave., Dumont with interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery, Englewood. Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Constitution Island Association, PO Box 126, Cold Spring, NY 10516 or Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

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Hedwig Zellner (nee Mader), 94, of Norwood, formerly of Chester, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.  Beloved wife of the late Wolfgang.  Cherished mother of Hedwig R. Galow of Norwood.  Adored grandmother of Michael and wife Victoria, Robert and wife Liz and Karen. Loving great-grandmother of six.  Hedwig enjoyed spending time with family as well as her friends at the McGuire Senior Center in Northvale.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, 211 Summit Street, Norwood.

Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Hedwig’s memory to the McGuire Senior Center, 116 Paris Ave., Northvale, NJ 07647.

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Joseph Patrick Dunn, Sr., 80, of Haverstraw, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Beloved husband of Cathy (nee Hammel). Devoted father of Joseph P.,  Jr. of Hoboken, Richard T. of Glen Cove, David M. of Haverstraw and Mark W. of Haverstraw. Dear brother of the late Thomas Dunn and Allison Kuhn.

Joseph was a Pastor at the Central Presbyterian Church in Haverstraw for many years before retiring. During his time as Pastor, he was active in the community and began a program in the village offering free meals to the needy every Thanksgiving and Christmas. He was a member of Rotary and was Chaplain of the Haverstraw Fire Dept. A true outdoorsman, he loved hiking, fishing, hunting and camping and was also an avid reader.

The family will receive family and friends on Thursday 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (845-359-2323). A Funeral Service will be held Friday at 11 AM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.

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Theodora Rose Contini “Sis” (nee DiCola), 98, of Northvale, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Carol and Jack Allen of KY, Richard and Ellen Contini of FL, Mary and Vic Cappellini of Northvale, Margie and Michael Guttilla of Emerson, Paula Sacco and Rich Halkovich of Park Ridge, Joan  and Mark Fiorito of CA, Barbara Contini of Englewood and the late James Contini. Adored grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 15. Dearest sister of the late Vincent, Rose and Charles.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly. Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Life Source Hospice, 230 E. Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652, the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org or the charity of one’s choice.

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