Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • May 26, 2010 Obituaries Tom Berrian of Monterey Beach, formerly of Glen Rock, Saddle River, and Midland Park, died May 14. He was 60. He is survived by his wife Joyce (nee Strange) Berrian; his children Logan of El Cerrito, California and Matthew of Monterey Beach; his mother Annette; and siblings Douglas, Donald, David, and Janet. He was predeceased by his father George Berrian. Arrangements were made by Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals in Lavallette. Dow R. Drukker of Wyckoff, formerly of Ramsey, died May 15. He was 93. He was a member of Hawthorne Gospel Church and a former a member of Bethel CRC where he served as a Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendant, and church elder. He was a volunteer chaplain at Preakness Health Care Center for 28 years and conducted Bible studies in Ramsey. He is survived by his children Joanne Hartensveld of Butler, Rhine H. Drukker of Wayne, his stepchildren Robert Johnson of Dunwood, Georgia, and Gail and Parker of Ramsey, 11 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 16 step great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Elizabeth “Betty,” his second wife Mildred, and his son Richard D. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Tom Berrian Anna Englishman of Ridgewood, formerly of Midland Park, died May 14. She was 98. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter Lorna Blauvelt of Franklin Lakes, her grandchildren Diane Kyvik of Monroe, New York and Matthew Blauvelt, three great grandchildren, and one nephew. She was predeceased by her husband Albert, and her daughter Joan Giotta. Arrangements were made by the Olthuis Funeral Home in Midland Park. Ellen M. Galda, nee Molloy, of North Bergen, formerly of Saddle River and Paramus, died May 19. She was 89. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Saint Gabriel’s RC Church in Saddle River. She is survived by her children Thomas of North Bergen, William Galda of Ramsey, and John Galda of Tampa Florida, four grandchildren, and her sister Mary Hayes. She was predeceased by her husband The Hon. Frederick Galda, and her brothers Joseph and Robert Molloy. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Paramus. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Program Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Marysue Sullivan Gates of Cazenovia, New York, formerly of Midland Park, died May 18. She was 51. She had her own children’s wear company, Susan Sullivan Design. She was a founding member of the Cazenovia Artisans. She is survived by her husband Christopher Gates; her children Talia Rooney, and Samantha, Oliver, and Anna Englishman Ellen M. Galda Dow R. Drukker Joseph Gates; her parents David and Betty Sullivan of Midland Park; her grandmother Concetta Polisse of Midland Park; her siblings Marybeth Sullivan Reid of Dallas, Texas, David of Stowe, Vermont, Stephen Sullivan of Upton, Massachusetts, Maryellen Sullivan Noone of Gilford, Connecticut, Peter Sullivan of Midland Park, Maryclaire Sullivan Kraft of Tenafly, and Daniel Sullivan of Hoboken. Arrangements were made by Tait Funeral Home in Cazenovia, New York. Memorial donations may be made to the Susan Sullivan Gates Children’s Education Fund, c/o Ryan and Ryan CPAs, P.O. Box 303 Cazenovia, NY 13035. A memorial service at the Church of the Nativity in Midland Park will be held in the near future. Gladys M. Herschel of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, Ridgewood, Washington, DC, and Lambertville, has died. She was 91. She had worked with the United World Federalists, Women Strike for Peace, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Southern Poverty Law Center, and American Civil Liberties Union. She was a lifelong activist for peace, civil rights, and other progressive causes, and was involved in many organizations and political campaigns. She was elected as an alternate delegate to the 1972 Democratic National Convention in Miami. She was a on the Washington staff of former U.S. Rep. Andrew Maguire of NJ (D-Bergen County, NJ). After retiring, she served as third vice president for national programs of the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia from 1990-92. She is survived by her daughter Janet Herschel O’Brien of Sarasota, Florida, and two grandchildren Robert W. Mittendorf of Los Angeles, California, and Inga N. Mittendorf of New Orleans, Louisiana. She was predeceased by her daughter Marguerite Herschel Mittendorf, MD, and her sisters Arline Mulligan and Jean. Robert “Bob” C. Jennee of Ridgewood, formerly of Upper Saddle River, died May 19. He was 77. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a parishioner of Saint Luke’s RC Church in Ho-Ho-Kus, and a former parishioner of Presentation R.C. Church in Upper Saddle River. He is survived by his wife Louise (nee Pitacciato), his son Robert C. Jenne Jr., two grandchildren, and his sisters Doris Barna of North Carolina, and Jen Corson of Butler. Arrangements were made by Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Research Foundation, P.O. Box 20256, Sarasota. FL 34276, or The Pratt Institute, Division of Development, 200 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205. Andrianna Knapp of Midland Park died May 19. She was 94. Before retiring, she was a school bus driver for Ridgewood Taxi. She was a member of the Midland Park Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Faith Reformed Church in Midland Park. She is survived by her children Robert Knapp of Pointciena, Florida, Anne Kopenski of Naples, Florida, Janet Knapp of Midland Park, Audrey Lapinski of Franklin Lakes, and Dorothy Mateychick of Rochelle Park, and grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Andrew, her sons Harry and Ken, and by her friend Gene McDermott. Arrangements were made by the Olthuis Funeral Home in Midland Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Faith Reformed Church, 95 Prospect Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432 or the Midland Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 58, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Russell J. Laubenheimer of Upper Saddle River died May 16. He was 70. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Skull and Swords Honor Society, an assistant patrol leader for the National Ski Patrol, and played semi pro hockey for the Barre Blackhawks and the Rangers farm team. He is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Duren) of Upper Saddle River; his daughters Dawn M. Tracy of Orlando, Florida and Sherri A. Laubenheimer of Upper Saddle River; his brothers Robert Lauben, Rev. Richard Laubenheimer, and Bruce Lauben; and seven nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by C. C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to the Upper Saddle River Ambulance Corps., the Tri Boro Ambulance Corps of Park Ridge, or the U.S.O. Andrew M. Levi of Franklin Lakes, formerly of Teaneck, died May 16. He was 48. He is survived by his wife Abbie; his children Max, Sarah, and Emily; his father Fred; and his brother Donald. He was predeceased by his mother Anne. Arrangements were made by Gutterman and Musicant Jewish Funeral Directors in Hackensack. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Paolo Lopes Jr. of Midland Park, formerly of Paterson, died May 15. He was 79. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was the owner and operator of Blu-Rite Cleaners of Fair Lawn, Ringwood, and West Milford. He was a member of Ramapo Hills Chapel in Mahwah, where he served on the board of trustees. He was a member of Local 248, American Federation of Musicians, Care Group of Alternative Medicine of Ridgewood and the Neighborhood Cleaners Association. He is survived by his wife Therese Anne (Meier) Lopes of Midland Park; his children Paolo III of Jackson, Alice Casazza of Boynton Beach, Florida, Therese Keyser of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and Maria Norcia of Upper Saddle River; seven grandchildren; and siblings Rose Cicoria, Gloria Romano, Zina Cipriano, Dina Stagg, and Joseph Lopes. He was predeceased by his brother Nino Lopes. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Ramapo Hills Chapel, 59 Masonicus Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Anthony Maio of Mahwah died May 18. He was 44. He was a civil engineer with a master’s degree in construction management. He was a member of Rockland Country Club in Sparkill, New York. He is survived by his wife Carmela (nee Colarusso); his children Nicolette, Dominique, and Julianna; his parents George and Paula Maio; and his grandmother Louise Maio. He was predeceased by his brother Joseph D. Maio. Arrangements were made by Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale. Memorial donations may be made to the Absolute Solutions Foundation, P.O. Box 846, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Jean Lane Messler of Vero Beach, Florida, formerly of Franklin Lakes, died May 13. She was 87. She is survived by her children Mary Lou Lagoy of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Marc Lane of New York, (continued on next page) Russell J. Laubenheimer Gladys M. Herschel Andrew M. Levi Marysue Sullivan Gates Paolo Lopes Jr. Robert C. Jennee Anthony Maio We remember our neighbors and friends...gone from our lives but always in our hearts. 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